The food and service was so good. Escargot, bread, wine, wine, wine, duck, veal, steak. This was an awesome find and a must go to in Paris. I'm here for six days and I will take the metro back. read more

Bouillon Chartier - Everything was awesome. The service was incredible. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

A perfect balance between great French food, reasonable prices and helpful staff. This restaurant has become one of my favorites in the area. read more

Dont dare come here what a disaster! The food is.the worst I have ever eaten. Return 2/3 dishes. High school cafeteria serves better food. read more

What's so special about this place? THE AFFORDABLE PRICES FOR THE TRADITIONAL FRENCH CUISINE! I was pretty amazed by the prices, 6.5€ for escargot, steak frites was 13.5€ and a BOTTLE OF WINE is 13€. That's right, a whole bottle! The line can be long but it moves pretty quickly and depending on your group size, you can always split up. My escargot was blah though, it could be a bit more garlicky or a bit more flavor. My steak frites was good, not to be deemed as amazing though, I wanted medium rare and I feel like I got medium or medium well. The butter was good tho, on the amazing side good. The foie gras was a bit gamey, definitely had better. Overall, the food was mediocre but everything else, the whole huge dining room and the old school feel, and of course the pricing, kind of makes up for it read more

Chartier is THE brasserie of Paris (it may be the oldest actually)! They offer most of the very traditional french food you can imagine in a bistro style; which means very friendly, very comfy, just like grand'ma used to make. Prices are fairly good for such a touristic place. Oh yeah, a 2 hours wait isn't unusual so try to go very early (like 5-6 ish) when the French are still at work. If you are not familiar with the french culture, the decor is also pretty cool such as the ambiance (you may be sitting with strangers at your table). Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

We researched good places to eat in Paris beforehand, so that's the only way we were able to find this restaurant. It's pretty tucked away, but you might be able to find it by its ginormous lines that stick out into the street. Despite the entrance being small, the actual restaurant is quite spacious to accommodate all its customers. Definitely get there at least before 7:30. We got there at 6:30 when there was basically no line, but the restaurant was filled. When we left around 8, there was a line out the alleyway turning into the main street - at least an hour wait. The food is pretty good, and cheap FOR PARIS. For Americans, it's still not considered by any means cheap. Be warned - there's no English menu and the waiters are super busy and don't have time to translate it all for you, so hope you know some French! There were five of us and so we all ordered different appetizers, dishes, and desserts. For appetizers, I would strongly recommend the foie gras, it was delicious. For dishes, the duck confit is probably my favorite, though one of the steak dishes was spectacular too (forget what it was called). As for the dessert, the rum cake is literally doused in rum, which ain't my thing, so that was not so enjoyable. I liked the vanilla ice cream with peach, again forget the French name for it though. All in all, a good experience! Very cool atmosphere. read more

This restaurant is at the end of a small alleyway off of Faubourg Montmartre. There is a large neon sign overhead, so it's impossible to miss. There is often very a long line to get in, especially at lunch time, but don't worry. It moves quickly. Chartier is surprisingly large inside, and charmingly decorated. Depending on how many in your party, you will likely be sitting with strangers. I went with a friend, and we ended up sitting with two singles. The waiters are fast and efficient, but also friendly, which is nice. The portions are a good size and very tasty. If you're looking for some place intimate, this is likely not for you, but if you're looking for good, reasonably priced food in an energetic environment, you cannot go wrong with Chartier. read more

Awful, extremely rude waiter that made faces and yelled at us for getting attention to another for help at which he scolded us. He gave us the wrong order of the steaks, he forgot to bring the appetizers needed to remind him not to charge us. The smell of the rest rooms were sooo awful. The steaks weren't good, we were soo tired and wanted to leave but it was late a Sunday. They tried to seat others in the same table from other parties. We saw a couple people come in and leave. Avoid. read more

Everyone told me to go here for traditional French food at an economical cost. I really hope this is not considered traditional french food because the quality was terrible. Every restaurant I tried in Paris was amazing except for this one. I ordered the steak hache medium - it was so tough that it was impossible to cut. My mother ordered the Palerons aux carottes, which basically tasted like an overcooked meatloaf. The fries were the best thing on our plates. Don't sacrifice quality for the price - its not worth it. read more

It was an interesting experience. The tables are shared. If you are seated at a table for 4, the other chairs will be filled by other guests in line. We were seated with a random guy. Your order is written on the tablecloth. The food was alright. Your standard cafe offerings. The place is enormously popular due to its age. Expect an extremely long line by 8PM. The random guy we were seated with explained the restaurant. Back in the day, waiters were independent. The restaurant charged the waiters and the waiters charged the guests. The numbers on the waiters were used by the restaurant to track the bill to charge the waiters at the end of the night. read more

Twice I've gone, twice I've left before eating because of terrible customer service. There are plenty of other bistros with as much charm and more choice in Paris so I wouldn't recommend making a trip. read more

This was a basic everyday French food type of restaurant. Like many other reviewers; I agree it was nothing too spectacular regarding the food. I don't really remember what I had either. The memorable part is the very interesting building. I enjoyed looking around at the walls and the upstairs was open so you could see up there from the first floor. We sat downstairs. It was a great experience to relax and eat with friends. Some people had a communal dining experience with another couple sitting right next to them at a table for 4. I had never really seen that before but it's normal in Europe. The check was written on the paper table covering, that was cool. read more

If you're in Paris, you have to eat here. The line to get in is always long, but moves quite quickly. The maitre d is lovely, and even remembered us on our second evening dining there (astonishing when you see how many people are served every day). The food is good - not excellent, but worth it. It's very well priced for Paris' standards, and the bottles of wine are underpriced and great! The waiters are always frantic, but I think it adds to the experience. Their English isn't very good (in general) and the menus are only in French. Will definitely return the next time I'm in Paris. read more

If I could give it a lower score I would, if you're American please don't go there. Could list 10 things, at least, why this place is the worst. Cheap food cheap service definitely getting what you pay for. read more

I arrived today with a friend at ~5PM. The restaurant was more than half empty , no biggie considering the time. First of all, the manager spoke to me and for some reason wanted to seat me next/close to a random Asian couple when rest of the restaurant was empty...uhh (wtf?!). The couple was surprised as well. I told the manager I didn't know the couple and I will be seated at any of the other empty tables. Then, I was told one of the more popular dishes was sold out, so a helpful waiter recommended one for me. Fries were cold and stale but rest of the food was otherwise ok. read more

This place was not really worth the hour long wait in line or the hype! It is cheap and traditional but your will be waiting. It is very informal as well. The waiters write on your table cloth! I had the snails and they were ok. The veal head meat was better! read more

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We always have dinner in this beautiful art deco soup kitchen whenever we visit Paris. The food is really good but it's not haut cuisine. It's more homely in style and the prices are surprisingly low. The staff are super friendly too & ready to offer you an English menu if necessary. read more

This is a true hidden gem in Paris. It's buried on a side street and in a secret alley. Once you're in the alley, it opens into a quaint courtyard with an entrance to the restaurant. The inside is reminiscent of a stately train station from la belle epoque, or at least, I like to believe :) The restaurant is EXTREMELY popular, so make sure to get there early to avoid waiting in an outrageous line - although the line will make finding the resto easier! Service is excellent here. The waiters are known for their fantastic memories and will never write down your order. Most that I've dealt with have been charming and ready to make recommendations. At the end of the meal, they will tally up everything you ordered right there on the paper table cloth! The food is standard French cuisine with no frills and a small price tag. I'm especially fond of the escargot here, because this was where I sampled them for the first time. Those delicious, buttery, garlicky delights! One thing to keep in mind - if you're in a party of two, then expect to be sharing a bread basket with another couple! Being American, I do find it strange to be dining so close to strangers like that, but it doesn't seem to be that strange here. The combination of elegant dining atmosphere, excellent service, and classic, yet inexpensive fare keeps me coming back. I always make sure to bring anyone who visits me to Chartier, as the experience is always a memorable one! read more

This place was a hoot! Authentic setting with very solid basics and colorful service to boot. A great place to get a real Parisian meal in a not-stuffy setting, even the pretty decent bottle of wine was tasty and inexpensive. Go with the confit-de-canard, foie-gras, and either creme caramel or profiterol for maximum goodness. read more

This place is getting 2 stars ONLY because of the lovely, elegant décor and the palatable duck confit. Otherwise ... :( I wouldn't say that this is the most disappointing meal I've had in Paris. The meal at Convention was terrible. I'd say that this is comparable to that of Lou Cantin - relatively "inexpensive," but not really worth it. After all, you can spend an euro or two more and get a much better meal. SERVICE - This was pretty awful. We all definitely spoke French, and I know that everyone's accent is perfectly comprehensible. However, the waiter kept talking to us in English, and seemed really rushed - even though it was 2:30pm and there weren't that many other people there. (I excused this because I knew it closed at 3pm, but considering how fast our food came out and how they didn't seem in any rush to close down at 3pm, I don't think we merited this kind of service). - Of course, French service is not known for its smiling politeness, so I wasn't really expecting that. And they do generally make unasked for suggestions, but I felt that this was too much. One of our friends wanted a steak (or something ... some sort of meat) and the waiter insisted on the rumsteak, which was "much better." He hesitated, and the waiter kept pressing him. - The waiter kept asking about where we were from and was generally kind of unsavory. I didn't like it at all. FOOD - I got the duck confit, one person got the rumsteak, two people got the poulet fermier, and the last person got one of the fish ones. To my surprised horror and disappointment (since I was the one who brought them here, from a recommendation online), the food looked completely unappetizing. It came out really fast (pointing to its churned-out-en-masse quality). - I would say that my duck confit was okay, but I was unpleasantly surprised by the large puddle of oil sitting beneath my duck. The skin was crispy, but in an overcooked way. Not the way I prefer my duck skin. - I didn't try anyone else's food, but no one seemed happy with their food. It was definitely filling, but completely mediocre. Everyone paid around 10€ each. This price is quite good, but I've been to other much, much better French restaurants for around 11€ for lunch. They're actually nicer and provide good, well-made, healthy French food. I'm definitely not coming back. It was pretty, but my impression of it went down as soon as we were seated and continued to plummet until I left. I'm ashamed that I brought people here. read more

Very poor quality. The place has a terrible smell, the table was dirty, since they just change a paper that has on top from client to client, and the food management is bad. We asked twice for a well done steak, and both time it was very rare. The only good part of the experience was a fast bill and cheap. read more

If you're coming to Paris as a tourist you should definetly come here as it is quite a show, this huge place that could have been a freezer or a slaughterhouse apparently used to be the hall of a train station (and is actually considered an historical monument). The ceiling is very high and it looks like there's space for sitting 500 people, the service can be a little rude (very french) but is rather efficient and you can see the waiters running around. You can check the menu here: http://www.gerard-joulie.com/bouillonchartier-2.html Enjoy the food but don't expect to have a profound conversation as it is noisy as hell, mainly because of loud tourists mind you... read more

Avoid the cotes de agneau - overcooked, dry, and not much meat. Also, I didn't notice until I started eating at other restaurants how bad the service is here. read more

Not sure what happened but after this huge meal i was suffering for next 48 hours with horrible food poisoning :( read more

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2.5 stars. Get ready to be packed elbow to elbow, surrounded with running waiters, and prepared to violate what seems like a whole laundry list of fire violations when you enter this establishment, which seems like the standby for mass quantities of relatively cheap french food in Paris. If you've ever been in Hofbrauhaus in Munich, this is essentially the French Cuisine version of that. So multiple floors filled with tables, a ridiculous seating capacity, constant movement and incredibly fast turnover, and of course a boatload of tourists. My friend who introduced me to this place described it as no frills French Food at an affordable price, and I can't really refute that. You start off with a bread bowl, and then offered to quickly order from a menu featuring classics such as Escargot, Duck Confit, Foie Gras, and a variety of other dishes which all range between 8 and 13 euro. As soon as you're done ordering, you can look at your watch and count the 4-6 minutes it takes to get your food. Because the operation is so large, I compare this to cruise-style dining where all the meals are prepared beforehand and then passed out to whoever orders it, when the order does come up. As far as the food goes....eh it's not terrible but you can do much better. Between the duck confit, the potatoes, the escargot, and the other entrees I sampled, nothing was particularly outstanding and in fact it tasted to a degree like cruise buffet food across the board. To it's credit though, it's cheap and fast. But if you want a more authentic taste of France, I'd look elsewhere. read more

This is definitely a place where both locals and tourists eat. Is it the best French food you can have in Paris, no, but it's still very good! I had the pleasure of sitting at a table with a French gentleman and some Americans, apparently the Frenchman lived 200m away, just goes to show you that locals still eat there. I would say if you're looking for good French food without breaking the bank, this is a solid choice! read more

Bouillon Chartier - Escargot! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This is a fun and interesting place to eat. Be forewarned (as we were from a friend) that the service is hurried, the temperature a bit hot, and the seating crowded though, as our friend put it, it's all part of the experience. The prices are very good for both the wine and the food. We started off with escargot and duck rillete. Both were good and I'd definitely recommend the escargot. For our main courses my wife ordered the bolognaise and I ordered the pave de rumsteack. I was pleased with my meal. It was a nice cut of meat and cooked well, however my wife's bolognaise left much to be desired. It was way too much meat to tomato sauce and no presence of basil. I cook this meal regularly and mine is way better. The service wasn't bad. Our waiter spoke no English but was pretty patient with my attempts to communicate. Luckily the Brits sitting next to us spoke French and essentially acted as our translators. We had some nice conversation with the Brits that were seated next to us (who we also stood beside in line), which was a fun addition to the night. I imagine this isn't everyone's experience as they may be seated next to people of a different language or simply unfriendly people. Overall a fun and different experience - just don't go into it expecting a quiet and relaxing meal. read more

Mostly tourists visited this location. I ordered Confit duck leg , it suppose to be tradition French food but when the food arrived it was way over cook. The duck leg was very dry and skin is not even crispy. Always a line for this restaurant, I can ensure you is not worth to wait in line. The services was pretty bad , I have ask many times for them give me water. read more

I don't understand the popularity of this place. Firstly, excuse me for the inconvenience but if you are going to have a wheelchair accessible entrance, kindly don't stack all your spare chairs in front of it. Secondly, I prefer my meal to be cooked for me personally more than just frying a bunch of fries. So having my meal come out five minutes after I ordered it and the chicken being dry, tells me there was no love in that preparation at all. The staff were very friendly however, hence my two stars. So, if you like being treated like cattle, this restaurant is made for you! read more

We were excited to experience a true French brasserie, especially upon entering as the interior is so classic. Our expectations were quickly dashed as the maitre'd not only took us upstairs, but gave us truly the worse seat in the house. There were lots of other tables available, but we had a column on one side of us and a wait station on the other that was literally an arms length away. Oh well, at least we'll have a nice meal, right? Au contraire. The pomme frites were obviously frozen and my plat (pig trotters) were terribly salty. My wife's sea bream was nothing special. Overall the worse meal and experience that we've had in Paris, and in fact in all of France. read more

We are in Paris for a month and thought we would like to try this restaurant again, this is such a hype the food is very ordinary and the main course was nearly as small as the entree, the dessert was just whipped cream. My partner also was disappointed had the confit duck and it was dry as a bone and the vegetable was cold. The waiter tells you to go as he clears the table because the line up is huge, anybody who lined up thinking this is the real thing are crazy any bistro in Paris can serve up this rubbish, never again read more

Generally disappointed in both of my dining experiences here. On a good note, the VERY LONG LINE goes actually quite fast and the decor inside is absolutely beautiful. The prices are insanely cheap. However, it does come at a price, as the food tastes like it's already pre-made and been sitting for hours. Not what you'd expect in this magnificent city that prides itself on food. However, it's worth the experience for the history and the ambience. read more

Even though the prices are pretty amazing, neither the experience, nor the food, are worth it. Long wait to get in, and then long wait to see your waiter any time you need anything (perhaps this is the Parisian way). I had the spaghetti bolognese, which was flavorless, and my friend felt the steak was just an old beef patty that would go in a burger. Although this may not bother everyone, I know it may bother some: if there are two of you, it is likely that you'll be placed on a table for four with a different pair sitting right next to you. I wouldn't go again (although the waiter was cute). read more

Why is this place famous? Anyway, the price was good, and we didn't have to wait, because we got there at 7:20 pm on a Tuesday. So, yeah, use that as a future reference. Although, then people will go at 7:20 and then you'll have to visit at 6:45 to beat the rush. It's just going to get earlier and earlier from now on. I forgot what I ordered, but it was the recommended item on the menu I couldn't read. read more

Fast service. Our food came out relatively quickly. The 1€ vegetable soup was well worth the price. If you are a vegetarian as I am, I would recommend ordering a salad and fries here as the vegetarian plate was just some steamed green beans and mushrooms-- fairly bland. Ambience is fun and our waiter was very helpful. read more

Tourist trap. I'd been before for kicks with some friends from out of town and had the eggs mayonnaise, which was fine, and a few other appetizers but I just went again with a visitor and it was certainly the LAST time I'll go to Chartier. To begin with, they turned the eggS into 1 sole egg mayonnaise and the main dish I ordered was so bad I'm sure it was thrown up by the can in which it came. read more

This is a decent spot for tourists who are looking to try some French food. However, as the day gets later, the line does get longer. We waited an hour before we were seated. The escargot is obviously something everyone wants to try on France. It was decent but had a lot of olive oil. The other dishes were ok, nothing spectacular. However, the dishes seemed to be pre-made since our food was brought out to us almost instantly after we had ordered. I would probably not come back again due to the wait. read more

Bouillon Chartier - Duck condit - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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There was a long line, which was fine because it moved fast and we had to option to order drinks while waiting. The overall venue was nice. Prices were reasonable. NOTE: we arrived at 10:45pm, sat at 11:15pm. Upon sitting we were immediately asked for our order. Once we ordered we had our appetizers and meals out together within five minutes. 2 of the steaks we ordered were absolutely raw on the inside (I usually enjoy rare steak), and one was overcooked to charcoal. Perhaps we had a bad experience because we arrived near closing or because they recognized us as tourists. Either way, mileage may vary. read more

Bouillon Chartier - Served raw meat when ordering a rump steak with pepper sauce. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Hmm.. I don't know what I should be more disappointed about? The fact that we wasted two hour on New year's eve waiting in line or the fact that they ruined my love for mushroom? This place is one of the most disappointed dining experience of 2017. It lacks service, flavor and the cleanliness of their utensils. Who serves food in a cracked glass, and leftovers on their forks and Knives? If you like to spend money and time on cold pre-made food and server who gives you attitude when you ask them to get a decent ( clean) table set then go ahead and wait in line! Otherwise, AVOID this trap at all costs! read more

Unimpressed. It is over-hyped, touristy trap and the food is underwhelming. You essentially pay for what you get which is sub-par food. The sphaghetti was under-cooked and the wine was not the French wine one would expect. Stay away and check out another restaurant instead. read more