Came here 10 years hasn't change at all, packed out for lunch. Simple menu, reasonable prices in a beautiful old dining hall with great atmosphere. read more

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It's a tourist trap! Do not recommend. Ambiance is fancier than Denny's but it's fast, mass produced food restaurant, like Denny's. Food was so mediocre that it made me question French cuisine as a whole. Both the beef stew and steak with fries were so bland that we had to add substantial amount of salt just to add some flavor. While the wait staff works really hard, service feels rushed. We asked for still water and the waiter brought us multiple bottles of water that we had to purchase. Their receipt is on the table hand written. Hard to question discrepancy when the receipt is hardly legible. We went for lunch and got in line about 15 mins before it opened because the previous night we went to a different location that had a line that literally wrapped the block. Just don't understand the hype for this place. read more

Bouillon Chartier - Receipt written on the table top. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Worst meal is French history. Don't go here. Makes Dennys worthy of 3 Michelin star. Drinking French tap water has more flavor. Service is slower than molasses. Ambiance seems pretty to the eye but that's about it. Go elsewhere please. Save your hard earned money for the vacation and don't go here. read more

Bouillon Chartier - Drinking French tap water has more flavor. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Meals in Paris doesn't have to be expensive! For a decent meal and a great price, Bouillon restaurants are the answer! Some will take reservations ahead of time, but if you only have a party of 2, it will be fairly easy to grab a table for a short wait! We tried to go to 2 Bouillons, this one was the first one. Our waiter was a sweet and friendly gentleman. The food was filling and good for the price, I would definitely come back. read more

Bouillon Chartier - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Passing by at lunch time, we tried again. We had to wait in line for half an hour, then waiting another half hour before the server took our order and from that moment it took another hour and half to be served and finish our meal. You might save some money , but I believe your time worth more. Run... read more

We got here close to 7pm and there was a crazy line all the way to the corner of the street. The line moved relatively quickly for how many people there were and it took about 25 minutes for us to get in. They sell merch (cups, post cards, etc) in the line along with sangria for 1€ and the sangria was pretty sweet, but I enjoyed it. The inside has two floors and is incredibly loud and crowded and you will likely share a table with other people. Each waiter is serving multiple groups of people, so your wait time for ordering and having your food and check delivered depends on how busy they are. Our food came pretty quickly after ordering. We ordered the veal rice and duck confit along with mixed salads. The portions were enough to get us full and the veal was tender and the sauce was delicious. The duck confit was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The complementary bread was perfectly crispy outside and soft inside also! Our meal total was about 24,50 €, which is quite affordable! When we left (around 8:30), the line was even longer than when we had joined it. Highly recommend this place for a yummy and cheap meal if you are willing to wait in the line and don't mind sharing a table (and water/bread) with strangers! read more

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A Paris restaurant with constantly long lines waiting to get into had to be great - we found the opposite to be true. Service was so-so. Waited almost 30 minutes just to order. Wanted fish - they were out :(. Ordered duck and some chicken. Both were extremely dry and not served hot. Tried our best but only ate about half the food before our stomachs begged us to stop eating. Prices are affordable however the food was just plain bad. I just don't understand why they always have lines. I guess the demand for cheap food trumps any taste. Read all the other one star reviews. Why would anyone wait in the line more than once for mediocre food? read more

I don't think I would come here again. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. We waited about 20 minutes in line to get sat. The service was kind, a little slow but that's the culture. They want you to take your time and not feel rushed. We got the order of snails, I liked it. It was my favorite compared to other places. They were bigger and had good buttery flavor. The mushrooms weren't my favorite item. They lacked flavor. I got the Steak frites with mushroom sauce. I ordered the steak medium but it came out almost rare/med rare so i didn't finish it. The fries were good though. I liked the Beef Bourguignon with pasta tho. read more

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This place was recommended on a lot of forums cheap and traditional French food. The space was really huge and when we went it was not that busy with many empty tables so I was shocked when they seated us on a 4 top next to another pair of diners. We had to share a basket of bread and also be squished next to them which wasn't the best situation. Service was a bit hectic but we ordered leeks with dressing and escargot as our appetizer and duck confit and pork chop with a side green beans as our mains. The leeks with dressing were interesting and the dressing was surprisingly good with the flavor of mustard and vinegar. The escargot were super tasty and garlicky and we wished we had ordered more than 6. The duck confit was tender but I wish the dish was more seasoned as the potatoes were plain and all I tasted really was salt. My sister said the pork chop was average and could've been more tender. The side of green beans looked like they could have come from a can but were decently seasoned. The profiterole dessert was not bad but the chocolate sauce was a bit bitter. This place is good value but the taste was pretty underwhelming and I'd suggest other Bouillons over this one. read more

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When you are in Paris there are many things to do. Many visitors try for the ultimate in high end restaurants. Places with long lines and high prices. They expect a certain level in food, variety and what is available. We have all done that. But sometimes it is smart to have a recommendation or two from someone who does live in Paris. They will see what you want and make the recommendations of places they will go to for dinner. They will know of the tourists but still recommend what is typical for even someone who lives there. It is typical French cooking in a very typical way. This is Bouillon Chartier. The Bouillon Chartier embodies a singular spirit, and the history of a unique dining craft. Waiters dressed in black rondin jackets and crisp white aprons waltz among the tables serving classic French dishes to everyone no matter who you are. They will serve the food. You need to accept something very traditional and common amongst the French. It is truly classic. Our friend who grew up in Paris recommended we come here to the location on the Grand Boulevards. This is the first of the restaurants and dates to the time. The tables are close together. People of two can sit at a table for 4 with another couple already there. The place is packed and moving fast. The waiters will give you the menu and provide water if required. If you need a cocktail or bottle of wine, they will bring that to you quickly. And, in France, a bottle of wine is typical for dinner. As we look over the menu we know instantly what we want to have even before we entered through the doors. The waiter came back and took the order on the table cloth covering our spot. This way we know, and he knows, what we will have. Placing our order we had to wait. But it does not take long with the waiters, the team and the crowd of guests. This is French dining as it was for a long time. This is not fine-dining. This is the dinner everyone would have at home or in a local place. For us, the bottle of red wine was brought to the table and we poured a glass. Bread was also placed next to us. Finally, out came the appetizer. In this case we ordered a true classic. The Escargot. These are the edible snails which are a popular French delicacy. They are often served as an appetizer, typically prepared with garlic and butter. The shells are often kept with the snails for serving, and specialized tools like snail tongs and forks are used for eating. With fork in hand, and the tweezer to hold the shell it was time to take out the snail. Cooked perfectly, it was covered with butter and garlic. It took no time to eat 6 of these. They were large and tasty. Of course, the best part, is when you break the bread up and dip it into the remaining butter and garlic. This is what it truly is about. The taste, aroma, the fragrance, the touch is ideal with each bite. Even one of the snails is finished. This reminds you of Escargot. It is very typical of France. Once complete, we had to wait for the next course. First up was a true classic again. This was the Beef Bourguignon. Very much what to expect when stepping into a local place. My mother use to make this, so I always knew what to expect. It is made with beef, bacon lardons, carrots, onions and mushrooms slowly cooked in a rich red wine sauce. The beef is soft and perfect., The flavor is ideal. The taste is what to expect. This came with a dish of noodles on the side that are used for dipping the beef covered with the sauce into. It is a great combination to enjoy. Next we also had the Duck confit. This is using duck that is cooked slowly for a long period of time, thanks to the protective, air-blocking seal formed by the rendered fat that the duck is submerged and cooked in. The duck is soft, tender and moist. It is served with small potatoes and fresh string beans and is very typical. Again, a classic meal to enjoy with a glass of wine and some more bread. The dessert of choice was again very traditional. French Rice Pudding, It is a creamy French classic rice pudding recipe made on the stovetop and is the perfect dessert with crunchy almond topping. There was also a touch of vanilla for extra taste. And to make it better, this was placed over a sliced piece of lemon cake to enrich the flavor. It is rich, creamy, tasty and different. The Bouillon stands for traditional, simple and hearty cuisine, made possible by quality producers and artisans. This is an immense dining room with its brightly lit mirrors, hanging chandeliers, surfaces in sculpted wood and gleaming copper, and even the rack of little drawers where regulars would keep their napkins back in the old days. The team at Bouillon Chartier is professional. They know what to do. They know what to do. Move fast. And listen to what you have to say or request. The cooks are at the top of the grade knowing how to cook in the classic style with the traditional recipes. This is truly Paris as we know. read more

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Stopped by for an early dinner around 4:30pm on a weeknight. There was no wait and plenty of empty tables, however, we were told to share a table with another pair. This didn't make sense because other tables had two people per table, it wasn't busy, and there were many other tables available. This experience was uncomfortable and made it hard to enjoy the meal. We came for the cheap escargot and also ordered the dunk confit entree. The escargot was delicious with the side of bread & the duck confit tasted bland. Overall the food was affordable but tasted just okay and service was disappointing. read more

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Less gluten free options then the other, food was very mediocre, staff was not pleasant. Cute inside but not worth it. read more

Bouillon Chartier - Inside - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Came here around 8pm on a Wednesday and there was a line out the door. In the middle of the line there's a lady selling sangria though, so that's a bonus When we finally got in after around 20 minutes, we were sat at the same table as others as a group of 2. They do have English menus available if you're more comfortable with that. We got a number of dishes to try, including the herring, the duck confit, the chicken, a side of mushrooms, as well as the profiteroles and creme caramel for dessert. The food came out fast once we ordered, but it took a long time to wait for our server since he was in charge of nearly 20 tables and clearly overwhelmed. The food was good and affordable, and it felt like a simple and classic spot. It was pretty chaotic and noisy inside, but the restaurant is packed to the brim with guests so it's understandable. I would probably come back if there was no line and quicker service! read more

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While in Paris on vacation, my wife and I and our two small dogs went to Bouillon Chartier for lunch. The place is well known, it's all drop-in (no reservations) When we went there was a long line. Luckily when we went there wasn't a long wait in line because they seated smaller parties first. There seems to be one wide open dining room with a several servers which handle different sectors of tables. Our server got us an English menu and took down our order on plastic table cloth (there was nothing written down or entered into an electronic system) In my observation, it seems as though the servers go to the kitchen to get items and bring them to a reception desk where they scan a card and someone at the desk I'm guessing does some internal tallying. I'm guessing some items take longer than others but we had a duck confit, a side salad and an order of 12 snails/escargot. The duck confit was very flavorful as were the escargot which went really well with the bread they provided. I've had escargot before but nothing as fresh as this before. We didn't order too much because we had a lot of eating on the trip. We had room for dessert and had the rice pudding and egg custard with caramel. They serve a lot of people during the lunch rush, turning around the tables multiple times. I appreciated the service we got from our server. As places in Paris go, the prices were reasonable and it sounded like this place prices itself in being available to most people and residents, and not just something exclusive to the rich or tourists. Great experience! read more

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I like this place but I have to say I dislike that they are trying to make foreigners to pay tips. I am French and they never presented me with tips options. Why? Cause the tips are included in the price just like the taxes are all included in the price. If you come here make sure you don't get scammed for tips. Especially if you pay by cards. They will try to make you pay tips options just say no tips or denied the tips on the payment options machine. Also a tip for the food. This is brasserie type of food. Take their beef or duck options. Don't take their chicken or sausages. They are terrible in general. Also their appetizers are bad besides the escargots. Their desserts are bad too, only ice cream is good. You can get any better desserts at any pattiserie or boulangerie in Paris on the street. read more

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Man I wish I had looked at reviews before coming here. It's a beautiful place but this was by far the worst service we had on our entire trip through France. Not only did our waiter get our order wrong and forget items, we had to ask 3 times just to get some water. We were seated at a 4 person table with 2 other ladies we didn't know (not unusual in France) but they also attempted to get this guys attention more than once only to be ignored. They also asked for water several times and at the end of both of our meals he finally brought a carafe of water he said was for the whole table and immediately left even though both of our groups were done. The food wasn't very good and our server made the whole experience worse. It's funny because we could see every waiter around us was friendly with their tables, having conversations, bringing them waters right away, being courteous. Our waiter acted like he was on speed rushing around but not seeming to really be doing anything. Ya the food was cheap but this meal was not worth it read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Bang for a buck. Steak with fries: 4/5 Duck confit: 4/5 Escargot: 4/5 I decided to try this place after seeing a good number of people in line. When I arrived, there were about 15 people ahead of me, but I only had to wait around 10 minutes. I ordered the steak and fries as well as the duck confit. Oh and also escargot for appetizers. All dishes were on the light salt but still decent, offering good value for the price. I'd definitely come back. read more

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It's not the greatest french food but you cannot beat the value!! Definitely try if you need to save some cash. 12 euro for steak frites!! read more

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Go here if u want unedible cheap food. U get what u paid for. The steak frites was unedible it was tough as heck. The Spaghetti is tasteless, the only thing that is tasty was the Escargot that's why I rated it 2 stars. read more

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Don't set your expectations too high, I liked this restaurant for the location, the look, and the helpful services but my meal was ok, the order my GF got she really enjoyed. A friend recommended this place to us, on a Tuesday for lunch there was a pretty big line but since we were a party of two we were seated in about 15 minutes at another table right next/with a party of four. I appreciate based on how busy it was that they find ways to maximize seating so people can get in and out. We were pretty hungry so finding a place where we didn't have to put in a reservation or wait over an hour was perfect for me. Our server was very helpful with our questions, and everything came out fast and just as we ordered it. read more

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Long line! Super long line! I thought I was in line for something exceptional. The wine was good ( in the middle of the line) but other than that nothing was memorable. I learned the long line is because of the low prices rather than the taste of the dishes. To be fair I ordered Italian when they're known for their French dishes. Served was attentive and the ambiance was lively. read more

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Waited almost an hour on a Wednesday evening with my party of 3. My expectations were pretty high given the long line and over 21,000 reviews on Google. Very nice spacious interior. Service is quick. I ordered the steak with pepper sauce and fries. The steak wasn't that tender and the fries were nothing special and a bit bland. I also wish the pepper sauce was more flavorful. We also got green beans for the table. They tasted like the soggy cafeteria food type so we weren't the biggest fans. Prices were good but personally don't think it was worth the wait and food quality. read more

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No frills food at one of the oldest restaurants in Paris with French cuisine and really good prices. You can't make reservations so you have to queue. We got there pretty early on a Sunday so the wait was maybe 10 minutes. But as we were leaving around 9 the line was very long. The place is extremely busy and packed. If you're two people you even may be seated with other people. The servers are also not the friendliest and pretty short but I guess that's understandable considering the volume. At the same time service was a bit slow if you needed to order an additional item. The building is truly unique with an old time feel to it. The menu had various dishes popular with different regions around France. For the price it was definitely cheaper than any other restaurant I've been to on this trip. The food came out quickly and despite the diner vibe the quality was pretty good. We ordered the escargots, the Camembert, calf head, beef bourginon, sausage, and the ice cream profiteroles with a bottle of wine. Everything was delicious and we left completely stuffed! read more

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I was looking forward to trying beef bourguignon and French onion soup for my first meal in Paris but sadly it was not on the menu. Still we dined and ordered the following: sangria, vegetable soup, veal stew, calf's head, buttered fresh green beans, mushrooms and soft white cheese. My partner and I came at 6:05pm on a Thursday and were immediately seated at a table for 4. Soon after another couple joined our table. They were strangers. The restaurant is big but they fill up every seat as much as possible. I wonder if you came as a single diner if you will be seated with 3 strangers? Seating felt very cramped. They have a rack above your table so you can store your bags or purses there because there's no room to place it next to you or behind you. We placed our order at 6:18pm and each table received complimentary baguette and water. Your order is written on the table followed by your bill when it's requested. Our food started to arrive at 6:25pm. This is speedy service. The food felt like home cooked food. However it was so tasteless. Sadly my favorite items were the baguette, sangria and the mushrooms. The vegetable soup was simply lentil soup. Bland. The "buttered" green beans were over cooked, were bland and all I tasted was garlic. The texture reminded me of canned green beans. The veal dish and calf's head dishes, also were bland. I added some salt but it didn't help. The most flavor was in the gribiche sauce from the calf's head dish which reminded of an aioli. The calf's head was very tender and the veal could be a bit more tender. $34 for the entire meal is a bargain but I'll gladly pay more for flavor. We didn't finish our mains. The men's bathroom stunk. By 7:05pm there was a long line. read more

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I don't know why there are still people giving this restaurant compliments. Both the food and employees' attitude are not worth to wait for 40-50 minutes. No employee gave any customer a smile. The manager that controls the line is kind of rude or probably he's not able to put up with the thick suit in a summer hot day. We ordered duck confit, roasted chicken, grilled beef, hazelnut whipped cream and the most famous dessert that is a vanilla ice cream choux cream with warm chocolate sauce. All the savoury food is so dry and bland. I didn't feel any herbs or seasonings that are common in French food. The choux cream is not crunchy, vanilla ice cream is watery and chocolate sauce is like immitation sauce. I agree that it's cheap but I'd rather buy jambon and butter baguette or quiche at around 5-6 euros in the bakery shops around instead of wasting time and money in this restaurant. read more

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Just left dinner here. Busy spot (fair), priced well, nice ambiance. Steak frites and spaghetti Bolognese were mediocre. Waited nearly an hour outside in freezing cold with three people (one wasn't feeling well, didn't eat). Waiter was rude, kept saying "this is a four-person table, three people here and only two eating," pushed us to order more food, wouldn't take drink orders, which turned us off from our planned dessert order. No bread, food rushed out in seconds. Unhappy with the waiter; won't return. read more

Avoid this tourist trap at all costs. The reviews are true--there is absolutely no reason for anyone to go eat at this establishment. The food is terrible; it's not even worth the supposedly modest price. The dishes are sad, made without care, and served at your table with that same lack of care. I ate the worst duck confit of my life there--dry and lukewarm--just like the roast chicken my son forced himself to eat so as not to waste it. The atmosphere isn't great either: very noisy, and the service is absolutely lousy. A relevant example: since all our utensils were extremely dirty, we pointed it out to our server, who, instead of replacing them with clean ones, simply wiped them in front of us with alcohol lotion and a napkin. Fortunately, my family and I went early, so we didn't have to wait in line. When we left (around 7 p.m.), there was a huge line! I couldn't believe my eyes--I wanted to shout to everyone to run away as fast as possible! There are so many other authentic places in Paris for roughly the same price. I recommend trying the small bistros with the "Les Routiers" sign, such as Chez Léon in the 8th arrondissement, or Les Marches in the 16th. The products are fresh, the service is exemplary, and the atmosphere is warm. For a genuine Parisian dining experience at a good price. read more

This place was really close to our hotel, only a five minute walk. When we would pass by, there was always a line, and it was always popping. The last night in Paris, we wanted to try (what I assume to be) an "authentic" French restaurant that was nearby. Thankfully, when we went around 5:30/6PM on a Friday, there actually wasn't a wait. The first thing they give is bread, which was cold, hard, and chewy, but it's free. I think. Lol. The escargot was actually the highlight of what we ordered. It was the first time some people tried escargot, and everyone enjoyed it. I ordered a steak with pepper sauce and fries. The steak itself was a bit chewy, but I think the dish was less than $20, so not complaining. The pepper sauce was really good. If there wasn't pepper sauce, probably wouldn't be good. The fries were solid. I'd be shocked if they somehow messed up fries. My boyfriend ordered the beef bourguignon, which he didn't like that much. It also wasn't super filling for him. We went to a McDonald's after, but maybe we're just fat Americans with no portion control. read more

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If you hear about Paris, someone will tell you about this place. And it does not disappoint. When you get there, expect a 25-30 min line. The Maître d' will ask you how many and get you seated in some very tight tables. The food is traditional French cuisine. I recommend the beef Bourguignon. Or the duck confit As a vegetarian option is spaghetti. The pastors are very bland and lacking spice. Th meal for the value is amazing. A party of 4 will cost under 60 euros. And the character of this old establishment is really amazing - looks like it did from the 1950s. read more

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Came here for our honeymoon and had the best time. We loved that the food was great and affordable! Dinner for two with appetizers, entrees, dessert and a bottle of wine was 60 euro! Can't wait to come back here on our anniversary. read more

service is slow, got the sausage and it's the worse meat i've ever had in my life, can't recommend this place any less

We came to the Chartier on a Thursday night to celebrate my birthday. Got here around 8:15 pm, and even though the line was long, it was moving quickly and we got seated by 8:35 pm. Tried coming back again on the weekend, and we ended up going somewhere else, because the line wasn't moving at all. So, really it's all about timing it right to get in here. I loved the lively ambiance of the Chartier "Bouillon" (an economic restaurant for workers since 1896). Today, it's listed as a historic monument, has 320 place settings, and very reasonable prices. My husband and I ended up splitting a pitcher of sangria, which was delicious. For our dinner entrees, we ordered the beef stroganoff with rice and steak frites. Our meals were delicious and more than filling. And if you don't speak much French like us, then be sure to ask for the English menu. read more

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Cheap, good, fast service, what's not to like! They even do mental math at the end. The duck was actually so tender and soft even tho it looks a lil dry in pics, snails were good, and the beef tongue also tender. Sausage good, salad good, wine was cheap and u can tell. Casual but the place is super pretty. Go early or super late bc the line gets crazy read more

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€2.70 Celeri remonlade maison, €10 Langue de bœauf sauce dinble, €7.50 Escargots 6, €3.20 Creme au caramel, €3.50 Kronenbours €3.50 Kronenbours €3.80 Museau de porc vinaigrette(pig nose), €3.70 terrine de campagne maison, €10 bœauf bourguignon coquillettes(round beef cheek) €2.80 riz au lait maison, €5.50 merlot IGP paysd'oc read more

Is it overly hyped? Yes. But even if the steak is a bit small and the wait a bit long, I think it's worth a trip. The prices are of course great and the atmosphere is genuinely Parisian and lively. I had sides: oeufs mayonnaise, vegetable soup (butternut squash), salad with frisée and lots of lardons and a very fresh, tangy vinaigrette, and a side of Pont l'Évêque cheese. My son had steak in peppercorn sauce. He says the steak was overcooked and small. The service was very bright and friendly. As a duo, my son and I were seated at the same table as a couple on a date, so if you are the shy type take note. If you have a choice between Chartier and Bouillon Julien, go to Julien -- they take reservations, the food is similar, and the décor at Julien is more beautiful. I got there at 6:30 and waited around 20-25 minutes, not bad at all. read more

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Many people on the interwebs have harsh things to write about Bouillon Chartier, all of which I understand: The food is not stellar. (The pâté was fine. The blanquette de veau, a veal stew in a pale gravy, was rather bland but comforting. Spaghetti bolognese was dry, but it was properly meaty, not too tomato-y.) It is loud and cramped. The service is perfunctory at best. So is it still worth visiting? Absolutely, because Bouillon Chartier is a quintessential Parisian experience. We ended up there as the one we visited (the Grands Boulevards location) was walking distance to our hotel and open later than most other restaurants. Food and drink are relatively cheap, and the fin de siècle dining rooms are gorgeous, though the wait can be quite long -- but seeing mostly younger Paris coming out for a cheap dinner was a fun experience itself. Waiters tabulate the bill by hand on the tablecloths, and it is not uncommon to be seated at the same table as complete strangers. I felt like we were crashing a young French couple's date as we were sat beside them, but they paid us no mind. Dining at a bouillon is something a visitor to Paris should do at least once, and I cannot imagine a better location than the grand historic room of Bouillon Chartier Grands Boulevards. read more

This was by far one of the worst, most bland meals I've ever had in My entire life. The vegetables were like steamed cafeteria mush. The dish was cold upon arrival and completely unseasoned. The service was terrible and the waiter exceptionally rude. He would take for ever to arrive, then upon speaking would start immediately with "Hurry up! Action!" It was loud and insanely crowded. Staff kept dropping and breaking glasses throughout the night. I have no idea what the hype of this place is. It's even on Atlas Obscuras list; which I have no idea why. Definitely made Me loose respect for that site. Do not waste your time and money here. I am in deep regret of this experience, waste of money and time. I've had grocery store meals better than what I got here. read more

Came here for lunch on a weekday. If you don't want to wait in line you have to come before noon or you'll be waiting in line for a long time. The inside is very charming. It looks like it was a former bank or post office. If you're a part two you will likely be sharing a table with another couple as they try to accommodate as many people as possible. That means sharing water, bread, butter, etc. Now for the food. It seems as though the menu changes daily as it has today's date. We ordered the pork terrine, escargot, boeuf bourguignon and steak frites. All the food was pretty underwhelming. The escargot could have used more seasoning. The boeuf bourguignon seemed like a normal beef stew and the sauce was watery instead of being thick and rich. The steak was tough and the fries were soggy with no flavor. The best part of the meal was the ice cream dessert that we ordered. It was in a choux pastry and covered with chocolate and nuts. Overall, I think it's worth a try since the prices are so reasonable and they have a lot of French classics. I just don't think it's worth waiting in a long line for it. So if you want to try it go early and set expectations. read more

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I have a new appreciation for french fries after this meal. These are one of my favorite types of fries: crisp on the outside but really soft and warm in the center. These are the perfect types of fries to sop up all of the blood from the meat mixed with the creamy pepper sauce This meal was super filling and I cleaned my plate with these fries. The oeuf mayonnaise (for those who don't know hehe) is a hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise. Yea right? A little wack right? Wrong. It changed me. I loved it. It only sounds wack because picture a hard-boiled egg with like some shitty ass mayo because we live in America but this is the EUROPEAN stuff so it's way better. I'm glad I tried it. read more

Stooped for convenient French food "your grandmother would make" as recommended by our domicile host. We had the escargot, which were delicious and the thin sliced pig snout, which reminded me of luncheon meat. Tried the snout for something French. For entree I had the roast pork loin in "charcuterie sauce" which came with petite elbow macaroni. I ordered the mushrooms also and were quite surprised when they came in a tomato sauce. I tried one but couldn't eat them as there was no seasoning and tasted like the poured a can of tomato sauce in a pan and added the mushrooms, with no seasoning. The pork was wonderful, and not dried out and the generous servings. You are sat with other parties if you are one or two. There is always a wait to get in and felt rushed to get out. read more

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