The food was delicious! Price was very affordable. Best bang for your buck in Paris. We went around 11pm, no wait! Our server was amazing. Ordered escargots for the first time. Very deliciously buttery and garlicky. It was served with bread on the side. Perfect combo. Ordered the highly recommended steak and frites with peppercorn sauce. Fries were overcooked and steak was not the best cut but the flavor was there + very filling. You get what you pay for! Still deserves 5 stars read more

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Save your time & money! This may have been a great place in the past but it's sad, disappointing and gross. The water glass & tableware were dirty. When we brought it up to the waiter, he slammed it down and passed me my moms cup (not sure what he meant by that). They served us bread using someone's leftover bread basket (the bottle cap was in the basket). When I tried to bring it up to the maitre d' he ignored me, said yes, go sit down and dismissed me. The beef tongue was decent. The duck confit was wet (no crispy skin) and too salty. The only edible thing was the escargot 10/10. I can't even blame my waiter for his lack of service. The poor guy is in charge of serving nine tables all by himself. I get it, if you want cheap food then here's your place. It isn't good food and definitely not worth the wait. Also, the bathroom would not pass any health inspection. read more

A lot of people are waiting for seats. Very popular French restaurant.Food is great, Service is great as well. read more

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The prices here are great, so if you're looking for a cheap meal then this is the place. However, the service is abysmal and quality of the food is just so so. We waited quite awhile before our waiter stopped by our table, waited more for him to actually take our order, and then waited even longer before the order was even put in. The restaurant was very busy so perhaps they were understaffed, but the other waiter in our section was managing his tables with ease while our table and the others under the jurisdiction of our waiter were stuck waiting two to three times as long for drinks and food. Don't waste your time here! read more

Chartier or Bouillon Chartier is a noteworthy restaurant anyone visiting Paris should experience. It has a long history going back to the late nineteenth century. The restaurant was priced cheap for poor workers and perhaps even nominal/free for the indigent. Someone would have to fact check the latter. Nevertheless, this was a place where one could get a cheap and filling meal largely based on stews and soups, hence the bouillon in the name. Over the years everyone wanted in on a good thing and the audience spread to a wide range of patrons, which is how you come to know Chartier and well established on the tourist map. It's a popular place and there is almost always a line waiting with someone triaging the cue to see how many are in your party and where you can be seated in the dining area comprising many long tables where you will be served family style. Tip: If you see the line extending out to the sidewalk, understand the line starts well inside under the arch to the right and into a courtyard to the door. So the line is longer than it looks from the street. The experience inside the restaurant is similar to that found at Durgin Park at Faneuil Hall in Boston, now closed. So do not expect the waitstaff to be overly friendly or patient. Ask for the menu in English to be more decisive. The interior is well worn in places and the woodwork reflects the long history. I have eaten here back in the late 80s or 90s as well as 2002 before Yelp existed. I don't recall what I ate the first time (it might have been the beef bourguignon everyone raves), but I had steak tartare the second time. It was served with a poached egg on top with the small baguette and the red wine I ordered, but it was not as impressive as what I ate the first time. This was the only time I had steak tartare, so it was a bit venturesome for my palate at the time. I like my steak medium rare and I like sushi, but their version of steak tartare was not as good as other things on the menu. I do not think the steak tartare is on the menu today. Despite my experience with steak tartare, the experience is worth the visit and the fact I returned a second time is an indicator Chartier is return worthy; though, Paris is filled with cafes and brasserie and extraordinary restaurants that may keep you from returning to Chartier. The waiter will write your bill on the paper "tablecloth" upon finishing your meal. Your bill will strike you as a great value in keeping with its history and in contrast to what you'll pay elsewhere. It may be on the tourist maps, but Parisiens and French folks will frequent Chartier and recognize a good value. This is not a sit and linger spot where you can enjoy a relaxed conversation afterwards. Pay up and go is what you do. It's a busy place, but still a four star experience. read more

Bouillon Chartier - Passing by Bouillon Chartier from across the street, Spring 2023. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

We absolutely loved this classic French restaurant in Paris. It's was a bit of a long wait but the price and experience was really worth it.

We visited Paris in October 2024 mainly to explore the architecture of the Belle Epoque. This led us to Bouillon Chartier in Montemarte. It's an affordable restaurant that serves unpretentious, hearty French dishes you associate with traditional Paris. Built in 1896, you can't find a dining room with this feel and buzz anywhere else in the world. It's a living example of an Art Nouveau exhibit you might see at the Musee d'Orsay. The interior consists of glass ceilings, mosaic tilework, large mirrors, and marble service stations that have remained largely unchanged since it opened. But it's no tourist trap, as vocal locals predominate here. Of course, you could eat at Maxim's for another classic example of the Belle Epoque or Brasserie Lipp and pay much, much more for a higher-end meal.  My steak au poivre with frittes, leeks vinaigrette, camembert cheese, profiterole chartier, and glass of red wine cost about $30. The same meal in LA would cost about $100, as they undoubtedly would upgrade the steak quality to something you don't need for a casual lunch. Bouillon Chartier serves good top sirloin. I ranked my visit here in October 2024 as one of my top ten experiences in Paris. Long lines develop half an hour before the restaurant opens, and seating is tight, which is the case with most French restaurants. read more

Bouillon Chartier - Steak au poivre - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Wonderful, and so worth the wait. I was alone so I actually got in ahead of others in line, since they'll seat small parties with others when there's an open seat. It was my first time visiting a bouillon restaurant, and I was prepared for it to be beautiful and touristy-meh for the food. I was pleasantly surprised! I had the steak & the leeks vinaigrette, and some very good table wine. I love that they don't ask you how you want the steak, but bring it out medium rare, which is the correct doneness for that cut of meat. (If you want well done meat, you should probably order something else, or maybe not go to France.) The room is gorgeous with stained glass art nouveau details, has a great level of buzz without overwhelming your ears, and you feel so fancy for so little money. I will definitely go back (and alone, again, because it's fun to sit with strangers when you're on vacation). I'm very glad these restaurants have been saved from a fate in the dustbin of history. Don't freak out about the lines - just go. read more

We heard it was the working man's restaurant with great steak frites. Well they took that off the menu so don't come looking for it here. Nice ambiance, the food was good but just good. Very plain like a working man's meal. Too much instagram hype, good but don't go out of your way for any reason when in Paris. Lots of wonderful places all around. read more

Bouillon Chartier - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Although this restaurant is a Parisian icon, I was underwhelmed. The server was disappointed with my light order. The interior was sublime, with rich woodwork and glass. The food was okay, not memorable. But an experience none the less. read more

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This just wasn't good at all. I don't know how this is one of the most reviewed places in Paris but I was severely disappointed. The beef bourguignon featured very poor cuts of meat that were fatty and stringy. My partner had the vegetarian spaghetti and she said it tasted like the French have yet to discover how to use seasonings. read more

Bouillon Chartier - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This spot advertises French classics at very affordable prices, and that's certainly true. My friend and I were able to try a number of dishes without breaking the bank. We enjoyed some cheese, escargot, avocado with shrimp salad, steak and fries, and a veal dish for about 40 euros. The escargot and avocado dishes were pretty tasty, but both of our main dishes were disappointing. The steak was extremely over cooked and the fries were unseasoned. The veal dish had very little meat in it and was served with whole boiled potatoes. Plus, we were seated in the very corner of the dining room so it was difficult to flag down our waiter to get our next courses and then the check later on. Unfortunately, I wish had chosen to pay the extra euros for a better dining experience. read more

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This place was amazing. Great price, amazing service, food was delicious, and the atmosphere was amazing, it felt like a big family. It was my first time having escargot and omg I loved it. I begrudgingly said out loud to my parents "I'm officially an escargot girlie" lol This place was amazing. Great price, amazing service, food was delicious, and the atmosphere was amazing, it felt like a big family. It was my first time having escargot and omg I loved it. I begrudgingly said out loud to my parents "I'm officially an escargot girlie" lol read more

Bouillon Chartier - Escargot and sangria - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Service was great, despite of how busy it was, our server tended to us attentively. Food was ok but can't complain cause it's cheap. The roasted duck was pretty good, can't go wrong with that. Cheap wine was a plus and the couple next to us were good companies! (they're also tourists like us ) read more

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Was recommended here by a local. Would I go back? Probably not. The good: - Escargot? Yes please! Nothing wrong with it, tasty and was a good experience for my first time. - Well cooked. The duck was basically fall-off-the-bone and beef was tender and soft. The pasta texture was I guess how I like it. Soft. Lol. Same with the potatoes. - We got a bottle of white wine for 13 euros. And it was good! That just doesn't happen in America, so a total win for me! The bad: - I can't tell if seasoning is supposed to be a thing. Everything was relatively bland, the taste profiles across each plate about the same. It would've been a bad meal if not for everything being tender. - Dessert was VERY rummy. Personal preference. - My stomach said "nope" during the meal. Had to zoom to the bathroom and find a stall with TP.(not all of them did). First and only time that happened to me on my trip. read more

What a shame and insult to French cuisine! Tourists flock there thinking they eat typical French fare. Names are correct, but quality is ... abysmal. A lady eating across my table sent back her plate of spaghetti; the waiter didn't blink. Well, it's cheap, but spending a few more euros will buy you a real French meal. Service is rude. Noise level is very high. Stay away from this place and from two other Bouillons. You deserve better!!! (Note: I am F rench) read more

This experience was awful. If you're américain you know about "turn and burn" because servers work on tips. But in France a meal is to be enjoyed and savoured. You are sat with strangers if you are less than a party of 4, which is fine, but when other people leave they start cleaning up the rest of the table settting it up for the next group and having you pay your bill right away. I felt like I couldn't even finish my wine because they were rushing me out. The food was only fair BUT it was cheap so if that's what you are looking for then this could be your place. read more

Good food for the price! Quite inexpensive place for dinner that gets very very busy around the typical dinner time in Paris (7:30-9:30). We went around this time and the line was wrapped around the building, so we came back the next evening for an early dinner (around 4:30-5) and there was no wait at all. The waiter was funny and attentive, and the inside was very pretty. As we ate, the dining room filled up and got more lively. Highly recommend the escargot and the steak with pepper sauce (heads up - it is cooked quite rare/medium rare even if you order otherwise). It was around $75 USD for three to eat (three entrees, two appetizers, a side, sangria, and wine). read more

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Just off the bat, the average wait time is two hours and we waited in line just a little under two hours. The line structure is very organized and supervised. We went on a Saturday late evening. The wait was definitely worth the experience! They do seat you with other party's when you are a smaller group. We shared a table with another couple. The wait time for food is not long at all and everything is so structured and they definitely have perfected their flow! This restaurant has been around for decades and that alone is such a neat experience. The interior is so beautiful and I couldn't help but look at all the well preserved details. There are restrooms and despite the older building everything was well kept! We both had the steak and frites which is a staple. I highly recommend if it's your first time! The escargot was amazing and if it's your first time trying it, I definitely recommend for this to be your first place to try it! Bread was fresh and served before your meal comes out. They collect your order all at once. So make sure, while you're in line waiting to look through the menu already! read more

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We were recommended to come here by our friend when we told them that we wanted a place that screams "french." The design is very old school and they have all the classics. For appetizer we got the boiled eggs, escargot, and avocado. For the mains, we did the steak and fries, pig trotter, and the assorted meat place. Lastly for dessert we did the rum baba and cream profiteroles. As you may have noticed, the prices are pretty reasonable.. rather cheap for Paris therefore you can't expect much from the quality. With an hour queue, I got my hopes up but the meat was very very tough. My favorites of the night were the escargot and cream profiteroles. The cream profiteroles was covered in decadent chocolate and was filled with ice cream, definitely redeemed this two star establishment to a three. read more

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Affordable French food representative Chartier has a history of more than 120 years, in 1896, this store was born from a simple idea: to provide a veritable meal at moderate prices, respect for customers to win their loyalty, fifty million meals and only four owners later, this recipe is still as good as ever! The environment is really the same as the city of Versailles, France, many people will sit together at lunch, the feeling is very wonderful, we were seated after a Brazilian boy and an Indian, can chat together especially interesting Thin slices of pork snout 3.8 euros - the appetizer of thin slices of pork snout is very tasty, very thinly sliced, there is no fishy taste, but because of the crispy bones and seasoning makes people feel very appetizing 6 snails 7.5 Euros - French baked snails are usually made with cooked snail meat, with a sufficient amount of butter, garlic and parsley, with the meal package is very fragrant, but if the Chinese chef to do the garlic may be more flavorful hahahaha Saucisse au couteau from aveyron is inside the set menu, but the dish becomes Traditional beef bourguignon, but it is also a famous French dish, tender beef in a rich red wine gravy, plus vegetables, making beef bourguignon one of the most popular French recipes in the world! Tripe a la mode de caen, steamed potato - a typical Caen-style tripes tripe dish from Lower Normandy dating back to the late Middle Ages, cooked with spices, onions and garlic, fresh bouquet garni - and delicious vegetables such as leeks, celery and carrots, this dish is very much in line with the Chinese stomach, but personally I think it's still a bit fishy to handle. Nice softness The stewed apple in the final set is very ordinary, just a mixture of apple puree, sugar, butter, cinnamon and some lemon juice, not good at all, you can order it alone! read more

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Bouillion is French version of a diner. The food is cheap and comfort so don't expect the fancy stuff. This place reminds me of Katz Delicatessen in NYC. I think Boullion is a stable for the French and one must try at least once. Expect the line to be super long and during dining hours it can be up to 1 hour of wait. We went there around dinner time around 8 and when we came out the line is definitely shorter. read more

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I was party of 1 (66) stand in line for 55 mins at front entrance, suddenly the front host let 10 small parties cut in before me, when I complained about it, then the front host let me in, the inside host put me , another single guy ( a ER Dr fr Quebec )and a young couple (French) to share a table. Of course throw the menu on the table, so he can show his authority. Food is below avg in French standard Server is OK, I offer to buy the others for dinner, and the Dr take care two bottles of 2020 Bordeaux , we have a good time. Advice is , if see line in front, it is for low price, if tourist like me, have to stay away from this restaurant. read more

When you arrive you will see a line longer than you have ever seen in your life. Plan to wait at least an hour. Unfortunately, the food isn't worth waiting even a minute. This is a touristy trap sort of thing. Interesting to look at inside, but you certainly don't want to eat there. The bœuf bourguignon was probably the worst I've ever had. The meat was so fatty I had to leave about half on my plate. The sauce was watery and they served it with some tiny elbow macaroni. So wrong on so many levels. The pomme frites were particularly disgusting. They were obviously frozen potatoes from a bag, that tasted stale, bland, and generally reminiscent of cardboard. Again, never have had worse. Going anywhere else will certainly result in a better meal. Heaven knows it can't be worse. read more

Very beautiful restaurant. Feels very French. Though prepare for a long line. The servers serve you quickly and even make a bit of a show when they hand you you're food. It may be hard to hear with all the noise. I got the escargot and the sauce was very good! The Brie would have been nice if it was melted a bit but still good. read more

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

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Terrible experience. chicken was dry, no wine selection, rude waiter. I asked for cheese as an appetizer and told - not possible. I give 1 star for the small sangria I received upon entry. Other than that, I guess you get what you pay for. Would not recommend. read more

Why 3 stars for one of the worst meals I've had in Paris instead of 1 or 2? That's because Chartier isn't about the quality, it's about affordable cafeteria style pre-prepared food that comes out quick. Setting your expectations before you get here will help you enjoy Bouillon Chartier for what it is rather than what it isn't. read more

Bouillon Chartier - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This place is old school. Simple deliciously prepared French food. The inside is large and every bit a bustling French dinner spot. The service is fast and lovely. I started the meal with the prawns and mayonnaise and it's not shrimp and Hellmans-I could've eaten 3 helpings of that stuff it was so good. My main was the beef stew--the beef was so tender and delicious! I finished the meal off with some soft cheese (I've never had anything like it, the consistency of a Greek yogurt but the taste of mild cheese) sprinkled some sugar on it and just amazing!! read more

Bouillon Chartier - So good! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Big restaurant with a fast moving waiting line. Food is reasonable and comes out. Fun dinner and not expensive at all

Don't sleep on this restaurant! A local and tourist favorite restaurant experience. Yes it is an experience and not only is the food good and homey but the experience as a whole warrants a visit. With some of the best prices anywhere in the city to try as much or as little traditional French classic foods as you want. I wish they had wine available when you wait as some reviews mentioned as that would have added to the experience but I must say the sangria that we ordered was very good here. The line (or as Europeans say "queue") is going to get long but it moves rather quickly. With shared tables throughout the restaurant who knows you might even make a new friend. Great ambiance to capture the quintessential Parisian culture. read more

Overall: - Super affordable price (budget friendly restaurant) - Great food - Friendly staff We went there on Sep 24th, 2022 and we ordered the following items: Snails: 12 snails for 15 EUR. What can you ask more? It's actually herb garlic butter baked snails - Great taste, I wish that they would have added more of the herb garlic butter (I kept dipping my bread on the herb garlic butter :) ) Butcher's cut with pepper sauce, fries (13.20 EUR): Great piece of meat, I believe it's a rib eye steak. Unbelievable price for a steak! The pepper sauce is really good, wish they could added more of the sauce. Prunes in wine with vanilla ice cream (3.90 EUR): great dessert, well-balanced flavor. Ice cream puff, hot chocolate (4.50 EUR): Pretty good and the hot chocolate is actually dark chocolate. Definitely a place to return! Beware the place gets full pretty quickly, you might to go there early. Although, the queue for 2 people went pretty fast! read more

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Great no-frills, budget-friendly meal! There are no reservations so be prepared to wait in a fairly long line to get inside. The place is bustling and extremely lively once you get in. We shared 6 snails which were delicious and each got steak frites. Don't expect this to be the best cut of steak in your life, but it was really great for the price and the peppercorn sauce was delicious. You should come here for the lively ambiance and the affordable food! read more

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There was a LONG line eager to get in when we left. WHY???? Okay, the ambiance is charming in a retro, cavernous way, the food is suspiciously inexpensive because it's an enormous factory which can't possibly have any quality control over what comes out of the kitchen. My son and I, in search of good steak frites, ordered "Butcher's Choice and Fries", Med. rare, au poivre. Neither was steak. More like stringy rump roast wedges. My son's was literally raw. We pointed this out, they took it out of sight and returned instantly - did they microwave it? I sawed off a bite of mine, chewed it for several long minutes without detecting any taste or reducing it to a swallowable state, and had to spit it into my napkin. It was like beef gum: HANDS DOWN THE GNARLIEST, WORST PIECE OF MEAT I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED. To confirm my experience, my son tried a bite but also threw in the towel - it was literally inedible. The gravy likewise tasteless, the fries bettered by any cheap diner. When I politely requested something else, the waiter had the gall to stand there and think about it before bringing a piece of chicken with half the flavor of a Costco roaster. BTW, escargot also chewy and charmless. Other dishes spied on the way out had all the visual appeal of mess hall chow for a battalion in the field. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. read more

I heard there was supposed to be a long line here, so we visited relatively early in the evening (maybe 6 pm?) and there was no wait. The food was generally good and pretty affordable. I got snails, sausage, and steak. This was my first time trying snails and they're not bad. I'm not sure if I would get it again though. The taste is unique and a slight bit too salty for me. This was also my first time trying this kind of sausage, and it was fine. I'm not sure I would try it again. The steak was ok, but definitely helped by the sauce. The sausage and steak both came with fries which were also good, but nothing special. The service was quite efficient even as the restaurant filled up. There were no problems with speaking English at all. In terms of value, I think this is a great place to go. The quality isn't the best, but I think is well above average for the price. read more

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This was by far the worst restaurant I have ever had. I was on a girls trip in Paris when a local recommended this place + I saw a very long line of people waiting to get in so I figured it must be good. Boy was I wrong. The traditional beef stew (which was the chefs recommendation on the menu) was disgusting. My sister and mom got the butchers cut steak with fries and genuinely couldn't even cut into the steak it was so hard. I genuinely do not understand why anyone eats here or would have the audacity to recommend it? read more

Bouillon Chartier - Traditional beef stew - French Near Me - Paris, 75

this place is over rated by social media. I came with an expectation that this place is good deal based on the reviews, but when you compare the price with the food quality, the price is not cheap. It is cafeteria food quality. The duck is dry, the pig trotter is ok, rum baba is bad, we don't like it at all, 6 snails, sparkling water, the bill is $59. I think he over charged us, but there is no receipt. I think this place is dishonest. I should have checked the calculation myself before I paid. read more

Absolutely love it here. Every time I come to Paris this is a go to. The place is definitely no frills. The staff is funny and friendly and they make great recommendations. We got the terrine, escargot and green beans. For our mains we had steak and chicken and chips. It was definitely a great experience read more

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Prices are right, but the food left me wanting. My steak was tough and was barely able to be cut with the knife. The wine, Ma Grappe, tasted like water. The prawns were small. They looked like regular shrimp. This restaurant came highly recommended but it did not live up to its reputation. I gave it three stars because the price was reasonable. read more

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Food was not good, the seating has very cramped, our server was terrible, and the wait was long. The prices are cheap, but we would not return. read more

I was recommended this place from some friends and family who told me that this was a beautiful place where we could try some traditional French food at an affordable price. We waited in line for about one hour which I don't mind because I was excited for the experience. Me and my two friends were seated at a table for 4 and everything started out just fine. The waitress seemed busy but reasonably friendly. There were restrooms to use located downstairs(not clean and writing on the wall but hey,it's Paris). I started off my meal with a vegetable soup which was bland but only 1 Euro so I can't complain. For our main dish we all decided to have the traditional beef bourguignon(8 Euro). This dish was awful. Each piece of meat was inedible because it was pure fat and not the kind that melts in your mouth, but the kind that you could chew for days. We didn't complain though, we just ate the macaroni noodles on the side. For dessert we all got loads of ice cream and rice pudding. Now it was time for the check. THIS IS WHERE THINGS TOOK A TURN FOR THE WORST: We asked our waitress if we could please get a split check. I did not think it was a big deal as I'd done it before at other locations and it was never a problem. Our waiter rolled her eyes at us and told us to figure out how much each of us owed. We didn't mind figuring it out so we asked for a menu so we could add up what each of us owed. The menu never arrived after 5 minutes, so we asked again for a menu. This is when the waiter turned hostile. She frantically began throwing our things all around the table including my phone and other belongings. All the while she was screaming at us in French. Only one person at our table spoke French so he was translating what she was saying. She said they have thousands of people to serve and we were causing a problem for her by asking for a split check. The whole restaurant was looking at this commotion unfold. My face was red and I was in shock at the way she was acting. Now after yelling at us, she says to figure out the amount we each owe already. She was saying that she doesn't have time for this nonsense. Yet she still hadn't brought a menu and kept slamming her hand on the table to signify that it's written on the table. However, none of us could read what she had wrote. Now she sends a new waitress over who also begins yelling at us, this time in English. Telling us that "they don't split checks here and it's our job to pay each other back when we leave". Which is FINE, but just say that next time and don't scream at us and throw my belongings around the table like some wild animal. Anyway, we end up finally paying and they charge us 5 euros too much because the calculation is wrong and we never received a menu so we basically had to just guess what we owed. Us being too scared to say anything at this point, we just accept the loss and move on. We were shakin up for hours after this altercation and still (a day later) can't believe it. I'm not sure the waitress's name but she was waitress #3. I will never ever be back or recommend this place to anyone. Which I guess they don't care and know that they can treat anyone horrible because people will still show up and it will be crowded. This place is terribly overhyped and the way they treat people is disgusting. Save yourself some time and humiliation by going somewhere else. It was my one and only horrible experience in France. read more

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