Our first dinner in Paris and a great introduction to French dining. We sat on the second floor on a 90-degree day, so it was warm, but that's part of the experience in many older Paris buildings. The décor was exactly what you'd hope for from a classic Paris restaurant--charming, cozy, and very French. I ordered the sea bass and really enjoyed it. Service was friendly, and the meal helped set the tone for a wonderful trip. A memorable first French dining experience in Paris. read more

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Bouillon Racine is a beautiful restaurant with an elegant atmosphere. During our visit, there was a heat wave, and unfortunately the restaurant did not have air conditioning, which made the dining experience somewhat uncomfortable. The service was below average. It often felt as though the staff were trying to rush guests through their meals, while at the same time there were significant delays in receiving our wine and cocktails. We believe our primary server may have been in training, so we are somewhat understanding of the situation. However, the other servers appeared disorganized, and for an establishment that positions itself as an upscale dining destination, it was disappointing that staff members were not consistently aware of what we had ordered. Overall, I would rate the experience 7 out of 10. The food was very good--while not exceptional, it helped compensate for the shortcomings in service.k read more

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The restaurant's interior was beautiful. The menu had many French items that I have not seen before. The food was well prepared. The waiter was kind and very patient with our lack of language skills! The quality of food was very good for the reasonable prices. Food details: The carmelized onion tart appetizer was very flavorful; maybe one of the best things I've eaten in Paris! It was like French onion soup condensed into the form of a tart! Next we tried the chestnut soup- very interesting flavor, although the pumpkin tempura in the center seemed to distract from it a bit. Again, this is something I have never eaten before or even seen on a menu, so I was delighted to try it. We ordered the lamb permetier for the main dish. It was a pretty stack of flavorful lamb (kind of like a stew) with mashed potatoes stacked on top. All in all, a very good meal! I suggest that you skip the tourist trap restaurants and run to this place! read more

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Four stars were not for Food which was mediocre. Nice big pork chops and too dry to enjoy. With peas that were not anything one would remember But the ambiance and decor, plus lovely service and staff offset it 50/50. read more

Don't go on a Sunday the food is leftover and the service sucks. It's nice that French servers receive a livable wage but with that said their service is horrible and I mean horrible! I recommend Bar Bouillon next door; more quaint, same kitchen, same food without the attitude! Sad offering for our last meal in Paris! read more

Excellent service et repas délicieux, j'y suis retournée deux fois lors de mes vacances, j'ai aussi beaucoup apprécié qu'il y ait des options de cocktails sans alcool et pas de musique ce qui facilite lea conversations pour les malentendants. Super deco aussi. read more

Bouillon Racine - Fraisier - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Had a dinner reservation and it seemed very touristy. Waiter was very abrupt and didn't explain any of the specials on the menu even when we asked. We decided not to eat here and went elsewhere. We ordered drinks and the cheese plate and left. The cheese was the same cheese on my hotel breakfast buffet. Fine for a breakfast buffet at a hotel but not want I expected in a restaurant. Go elsewhere. read more

One of the best restaurants I have had in Paris. This is a beautiful restaurent with long history. We had a reservation for 12:30pm, we were given a nice table by the window. The server was very nice. We had escargot, it was very large and tasty. For main course, we had Cuisse de canard confite with beans, so good, my favorite! The dessert of the day was incredible: Pavlova: it was fresh strawberry on marron, a bit had different textures, freshness, creaminess and crunchiness. We had an incredible dining experience here! Great food, great service at a beautifully decorated environment. Can't wait come back. read more

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We came here for a nice French dinner and it exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional, full of flavor, and the ambience was phenomenal. It was a packed restaurant and the service was very good as well. Would definitely go again!! read more

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I added BR to my Paris hit list for their crème brûlée but ended up eating lunch here. We were not disappointed. BR has a very tasty set lunch menu you can take advantage of. My wife and I both ate an appetizer, main dish, and shared a dessert. The bread that accompanied our appetizer was very good and came out warm. The sweet potato soup was very tasty. While it is slightly spicy, most people should be able to handle it. My wife ordered the beef and I ordered the chicken. The beef was the best but the chicken was also very good. For dessert we had their créeme brûlée which was okay. On our CB scale we rated it a 6 out of 10. It is perfectly fine but didn't have that extra something to make it special. The service was wonderful! Staff speak great English and accommodated our baby/baby items without any issues. The baby also enjoyed the decor and mirrors all over the restaurant. The restaurant and bathrooms are clean! I would surely suggest a visit for lunch. read more

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The food was excellent (except the café gourmand - a little miserable) The service was good - 4 stars The ambiance was good if you like noise and crowds. A lot of tourists. A little pricy for a Bouillon. read more

Bouillon Racine - Onglet de bœuf. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Bit annoying as when got sat down upstairs got told we would need to leave by 3 and if wanted to stay longer needed to sit downstairs. The hostess should have asked us that before taking us upstairs. The chicken was average. The gallantine crab was cold but crabby. Best to come during lunchtime Monday through Friday when offer the 19 euro formule. On weekends there is no formule or meal of the day. Place is very pretty inside. read more

Bouillon Racine - Gallentine of crab - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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They over charged our credit card 41 EUROS. Not a place I can recommend with dishonesty and really bad service. Food was good.

The food was pretty good but nothing to brag about. The service was terrible and a few tables actually left after waiting 50+ min and they never got to place an order for drinks or food. Our waitress was very rude when we asked for our check after waiting a lengthy amount of time for dessert that never showed up. We were informed that "Paris is a busy city and we're in a f***ing restaurant, if we weren't willing to wait up to an hour and a half for food we should go to McDonalds". We were never rude to the lady but she was not nice and seemed pretty miserable in her profession. The place was pretty but no one deserves to be treated in that manner. read more

I had the poulet fermier which is chicken raised outdoors with a natural type of diet. The dish was quite underwhelming. This type of chicken is twice the price or more than the industrial raised chickens in the supermarkets and is usually delicious. It has a strong chicken taste, this one did not. The wine was excellent. I should have had the steak. Probably won't return as it is a fairly expensive restaurant with not a good chicken dish. read more

The food was incredible! The service was amazing! The ambiance was classic antique French decor! This place makes me wish I lived in Paris! read more

Bouillon Racine - Sea bass, black risotto & aged cheese shavings - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Fancy fancy! Overall, this restaurant had good food, a beautiful interior and an exceptional creme brulee. This is actually what I remember most! The top cracked beautifully and the cream was luscious. The place also offered an extensive wine list, which we were very pleased to sample lol I'd recommend coming here with reservations like we did, as it appears it can get quite busy! Also, don't expect service to be like in the U.S. - French waiters are different! read more

Bouillon Racine - Absolutely perfect - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Went for lunch - what a gorgeous place! Original Art Deco decor from the turn of the 20th century. The set menu was very good - classic dishes perfectly done. The service was also perfect. Don't miss this Paris institution! read more

A little pretentious. The food is nothing special. If you're thinking about going, get a reservation because they're turning walkins away at the door. It is popular. But I think there are a lot better places in the neighborhood. Not much more to say about it. read more

Great restaurant in a beautiful 1906 Art Noveau building. Great food beautifully presented. Our wait person was excellent and her recommendations were uniformly excellent. The lunch fixed menu price was reasonable too. read more

Underwhelming to say the least. Limited menu and no cocktails (bottom shelf liquor i.e. Smirnoff is their only vodka). Staff was nice but food was average for the price. Not a vibe for young people whatsoever. Would not go back or recommend. And they stole my cigarette I left on the table (and came back for). Look elsewhere. read more

Another popular tourist spot. There were people waiting outside and at the bar but most were seated within 45 minutes. Everyone speaks English here so it is very easy to order. The food is average tasting. Nothing exceptional or memorable but it is a safe choice (there are some really bad tourist spots out there). I can't recommend going here considering all the amazing food in Paris but if you find yourself in the area and no place to eat, this is safe. The service is really slow though but grab a bottle of wine and relax. read more

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Overall pretty good meal. The service was a bit too quick at times but was attentive nonetheless. Definitely worth it for a good meal in a great setting. read more

Tough call. Some of the best food I've eaten in Paris accompanied by the WORST service. I'll start with the good. I usually hate Gazpacho but theirs was beyond tasty. It has seriously made me reconsider disliking it in the first place. Next, the duck. Wow. If you've eaten duck before, you know, it can be greasy and gamy. Not this duck. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. The crème brulee was the BEST I've ever had-- light, creamy, with a perfect crisp on top. My waiter was a jerk. After he decided to make fun of my party for being American and mispronouncing some items, ... I forgave. (Hey... they were trying and being gracious guests in his country.) He then seemed off put when we wanted to order more wine, order a variety of cocktails, and spend more money... I forgave. But when he had an exchange with us and said some shitty things in French that myself and another friend in my group who speaks perfect French heard, we'd had enough. I watched him go over to another waiter across the room and laugh as he was looking in our direction. No doubt he was recounting how he just insulted us without us knowing.... or so he thought. I glared at him and mouthed some well intended words to him. When he attended us further, I let him know his behavior was foul and unacceptable and if he didn't want to serve paying customers, he should look for another job or perhaps he needs to take up his displeasure to work with his boss. But treating us poorly was not an option. He seemed shocked and somewhat humbled to get caught. We resumed our meal and went on our way. The restaurant is beautiful, spacious, and as stated above has delicious food. It does not have AC so be prepared. It gets hot during the summer months. read more

Bouillon Racine - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I still remember the soup of the day -- cream mushroom soup here that was out of this world. Very cute restaurant with a mom and pop feel. The duck was also delicious! read more

Good classic French preparation and good atmosphere. Our party were quickly served and accommodated even at last minute notice. The waiter was very helpful in explaining options and making recommendations for a few confused Americans. LOL. Overall the food offerings (newly revised menu). Our party tried various items including the Ribeye, Pork Ribs, Veggie plate and Roast Sea Bass (amazing btw!) All and all excellent preparations, great atmosphere and reasonable prices will definitely pay a second visit upon my return read more

Had reservations at what was recommended as a true Paris restaurant. Well have been to Paris a number if times and this was the Worst in terms of service and mediocre in terms of food. Sat down, ordered drinks and there eventually got there 30 minutes after the order and 5 minutes after the food, which was lukewarm, arrived. Asked to speak to the manager two times and as i am writing this and waiting for the bill, he/she has yet to materialize. Find somewhere else, even the McDonald's down the street, if you want anything resembling service. read more

Quintessential Parisian Art Nouveau cafe. Stop here for the ambiance, decor and a bit of time travel as this shimmering and faded Bohemian green and gold establishment dates back to 1906. Is it possible that I am giving 5 stars for decor alone? Sorry, it really can't be helped. Stop in here and you will feel like you died and went to la Belle Epoque. This was an afternoon stop for us, so our experience reflects tea, rather than dining. We stopped in here on a very cold February afternoon after walking miles around Paris, and what we needed was a respite. At Bouillon Racine, we got just that. A good service experience in a refined historic setting that included belgian beer on tap, cheese plates and for the kiddos, a generous, elegant cardamom hot chocolate that the adults were drooling over. Bliss! read more

Went in just before 17:00 on a Sunday, only a few tables in so got sat right away. Service personnel was good with English and very friendly. Service overall was a bit on the slower relaxed side, not her fault at this point she was running around doing a lot of set up. Ordered the beef soup with chicken to start, it was tasty, vegetables were nice and fresh. Had the Risotto with scallops and prawn, was cooked nicely, but nothing spectacular, in fact I would almost go for giving the main dish 3 stars, the serving I got did not even look like the ones in the pictures other guests have gotten. It seems they have got the cooking and taste down, but just seems like this just pump it out without soul if you get what I mean. As some reviewers have mentioned you can get better food with that "soul" elsewhere nearby and in the same price range. If it was just on the food I would give this place a three and a half, but the friendly service, and the beautiful setting bumped it to a five. I would not go out of the way to go there, but if you are in the area, and want decent food, I wouldn't give it a miss either. read more

Bouillon Racine - Beef soup with chicken. Chicken was nice and tender. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Ooooooooh was my first thought when first walking into this restaurant. This is one classy, unique and beautiful establishment. The decor is hard to describe, but it's something like a fancy European antique ice cream parlor. The food however, I wasn't blown away with... disappointing, right, because in Paris I automatically have higher standards for food. I ordered the foie gras, duck confit with ratatouille and fish soup. The foie gras was just fine, duck was good as well, but I did not like the ratatouille. Maybe I just haven't had enough ratatouille but it just tasted a little boring. The fish soup was really good and it came with shredded cheese. Honestly, I wouldn't come back here for the food, but because the decor is so cool I would definitely bring a friend here for fun. Three stars for the food, and five stars for the decor. read more

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I would say this is a pretty good restaurant. The main course was steak with mashed carrots and the flavor was pretty good. The waiters were decently accommodating too. Why only 3 stars then? Well for one it seems my vegetarian friends were kind of disappointed. My appetizer, which was a Risotto, was their main dish and it wasn't all that impressive. Also, the crème brûlée was exceedingly sweet to the point that some of us couldn't take more than a few bites. I personally had a decent experience, but my other friends didn't so it lost a few points there. However, if you are not vegetarian, I would recommend trying his place out. read more

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Average food at this particular price point. The quinoa salad is a safe bet, however we did not care for the foie gras (very possibly just personal preference). I enjoyed the sea bass but my friend's duck was overcooked and tough. Despite this, our main complaint was the service. Our server was completely inattentive and it really put a damper on the experience. read more

The creme brûlée was horrible! Didn't taste good at all! It was watery and the consistency was sickening. read more

Bouillon Racine - Creme brûlée - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Great food. Obviously not Michelin star, but still great food to check out for moderately priced options. Escargot was awesome! Creme brûlée waffle was superb. I also had a chocolate cake with hazelnuts that was great as well. For my entree, I had the special of end day which happened to be a steak with creamed potatoes. Tasty overall and would go back again. read more

Bouillon Racine - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We tried Bouillon Racine by chance and had the best meal during our stay in Paris. The decor could not be more beautiful - it's worth the trip by itself. The service was impeccable. Everyone was quite accommodating, professional and nice even though we did not have a lunch reservation or speak French. (The place was PACKED right after we were sat - so maybe reservations might be wise.) There were only a few waiters, so lunch took awhile, but that happened at a few places we dined - not for a quick bite. The food was amazing. The soups are the real thing. Best French onion soup of my life, and my husband loved the vegetable soup as well. Not to be missed, as this is why the restaurant was started was on their soups. My husband had the bone marrow and duck confit and said it was the best he'd ever had. The desserts were great as well - stewed apples in gingerbread was delicious - and their ice cream selection was the tops! Go! You won't be disappointed! read more

An excellent authentic French restaurant. Tried the duck confit and dessert du jour, which happened to be an almond tart. The duck was absolutely fantastic - tender and flavorful, with a crisp skin, and served with sautéed potatoes that were deliciously seasoned. Dessert was also delicious as well; the almond tart was flaky and rich, yet not overly sweet. Moderately priced, friendly and accommodating service despite my rusty French, and superb food - what more could you ask for? read more

Bouillon Racine - Confit de canard - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This was by far the best meal I've had in Paris. We showed up without reservations and they found us a table quickly. The ambiance and decor is wonderful. The wine list is great - had a nice Brouilly Beaujolais at a very reasonable price. We ordered the stake tartare as an appetizer to share between us. The bread was really good too. For the main course, I had the Colombo Poulet while my date had the Beef Sate. Both were excellent. For dessert, I had the most amazing creme brûlée EVER. I still am thinking about that creme brûlée. I would definitely go back, and would definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody I know! read more

The fish was made perfectly! Love the decorations and interior but no AC. On a 34c day, and on the second floor, it was hard to enjoy the food. More rose please! read more

Bouillon Racine - Great halibut(?)! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Terrible service. We were 7 in a party. Two of us ordered the dish of the day. Midway through dinner they told one of us that they run our of the main dish of the day. The other person found herself without dinner. The waiter didn't even bother to apologize. He apparently expected one of us not to eat at all. About the worse we had in Paris. read more

My cousin who lived in Paris wanted to try this place out for dinner together. The food I thought was reasonably price in terms of quality and ambiance. The location is not for people watching, but for the decor since it is unique and rare. My group tried the meal combination from the appetizers, entree along with dessert. There wasn't much talking once we received our food thus that was a sign the food was that good. The wine was reasonably priced as well. read more