April 13, Les Caves de la Bourgogne, Paris…read more
Our family of four with a son 9 and daughter 10 ended up here by chance for lunch and it turned into the best meal of the entire trip.
Arrival and First Impressions
The restaurant was filled with locals which is always a good sign. We may have been the only tourists in the room. The atmosphere felt authentic and relaxed, and even with a slight language barrier our server Marius was friendly and helpful.
The Highlights
The Escargots à la Bourguignonne style here were completely different from others we tried. No shells, served in a rich garlic gravy with mushrooms and onions and plenty of bread for dipping. This was easily the best escargot I have ever had. I had to actively defend my plate from my daughter who kept reaching over to steal bites.
I also ordered what I believe was a Gratin Montagnard, a mountain style casserole with potatoes, ham, onion, and cheese. It was incredibly rich, cheesy, and easily one of the most satisfying dishes of the trip.
My wife had a Croque Monsieur which was crispy, cheesy, and very filling. She enjoyed it but could not finish it.
Our son had a hamburger and the fries were a standout. They had a unique golden color and flavor that felt different from typical fries, and they were excellent.
Even the side salad stood out with a light creamy dressing that worked really well.
The Challenges
Very few. The language barrier and the menu may feel a bit heavy if you are not in the mood for rich food.
Would We Return
Absolutely. This was our favorite meal in Paris and one we would go out of our way to visit again.
Final Thoughts
Les Caves de la Bourgogne is the kind of place you hope to stumble into while traveling. Authentic, rich, and incredibly satisfying food with a local feel that made it one of the most memorable meals of the trip.