Our first and final experience dining at Brasserie Lipp was appalling! A concise, detailed account: -Because we (nicely-dressed) had reservations, we were seated promptly, then completely ignored by the many staff passing our table for 20 minutes; -after 20 minutes, the maitre d' obsequiously seated another (French) couple two tables down from us, then told us they would be a party of eight and "would we kindly move to another table?"!!! -we were moved to a table that lacked any silverware, then again ignored by the constant flow of staff for an additional 30 minutes -- altho' both the maitre d' and head waiter regularly glanced towards us, then quickly looked away. - when an unsmiling & clearly unfriendly server finally brought menus, he all but threw them onto our tiny table and left -- no "would you care for some water or a beverage?" - 20 minutes later, the headwaiter finally took our order, pretending he couldn't understand my perfectly-accented French when I ordered "du l'huitres, svp". This 1960s standard disdain for Anerican customers is SO rude and old!!! - the only bright spot in this disgusting display of anti-foreigner vile lack of service was the excellent oysters and my partner's duck confit. Apparently the cooks were not told to spit in our food; -30 minutes (no exaggeration) of being again ignored despite nearly pleading to have our main dishes cleared, dessert menus were at last dropped in front of us; - we decided to opt out of dessert when it became obvious that dessert would clearly take another two hours of being ignored before dessert would be ordered, presented, and cleared. We were then constantly and intentionally ignored for yet another 35 minutes as we repeatedly tried to get our "check" ("notre compte, s'il vous plaît?"). The maitre d' finally stopped bowing and scraping to his longtime customers to print our bill 10 feet from us, then passed it to our waiter -- who promptly crumpled it up and instead brought the payment machine to a French customer's table instead. - 20 minutes later, he finally came to our table, misprinted one bill, printed another and finally took our payment -- all the while mumbling and cursing (!!) in French. We have been fortunate to enjoy dining in some of the world's finest venues. Only twice have we been treated so badly: our first dinner in Paris in the late '90s, and last night at the appallingly unkind Brasserie Lipp. Fortunately for Lipp, their decent food, beautiful old decor, and ancient reputation will keep the suckers coming. We won't be amongst them Food: 3/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 4/5 Visited in June 2025 read more

So the servers speak English, but they really won't try. This is old-school Paris after all. The menu was in French. Ah, well. But so what. This restaurant was actually better than it ought to be. The menu foregoes new fangled trends (it explicitly notes that salad is not to be ordered as a main dish) in lieu of classic French. We got seated immediately and got a very nice big glass of house wine. I ordered the chicken with fries. Loved the fries; they came out hot and crispy. The chicken was mostly a hit though surprisingly cooked a little more on the "well done" (i.e. moving to dry) side. It wasn't dry, but just on that border. STill, had a good flavor and a sizable portion as well. and the bread was better than anything you'd probably get in the US. The duck confit with roasted potatoes was also good. We didn't find it crammed with tourists; but rather locals. Overall, we enjoyed it. You likely will too. read more

We enjoyed a nice meal at Brasserie Lipp and got to experience a traditional French brasserie for dinner. We had a nice meal consisting of Lamb with mashed potatoes. My wife had duck confit with roasted potatoes. Brasserie Lipp was full of locals which was great to see. Lots of families having dinner, intermingled with tourists like ourselves. Service was pretty good. A little slow because all the tables were full but I don't blame the waitstaff. Overall a great atmosphere for anyone wanting to experience an authentic French dining experience. read more

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Waiter ignored us for 30-45 minutes. Finally took our order and acted like he did us a favor. Food was excellent. Waiter insulted us when we ordered dessert, saying we already had a lot of food. Waiter insisted on a tip. Not the custom in Paris but he pegged us as American (hard to get around that). We tipped him marginally, less than what we would have if he hadn't asked (which wouldn't have been much anyway, considering his behavior). Crowded restaurant and outdoor area (where we sat), per the normal in Paris. For anyone at Lipp reading this, it was September 28. Waiter should be reprimanded for bringing this good restaurant down. read more

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This restaurant was recommended by our shuttle driver last trip but we didn't add it to our list until this trip and made sure to make a reservation. Very glad we did because they were very clear a reservation was needed to be seated. Once we cleared up that we did in fact have a reservation we were whisked away to our seats. The service was unique in that it was a different waiter who seated us, took our drink order, another took our food order, another brought our order, another brought our drinks, another took our dessert order, and another brought our desserts. All were very professional, I've just never seen so many servers doing so many roles during service My husband ordered the steak frites and I had the farm roasted chicken. Both were very good. The dessert that I can't say or spell and could only point to on the menu :) - was soooo good. We told them we were going to share and they split it for us which was very nice. The restaurant is beautiful - It's gold accents and mirrors are just stunning! So glad we added this stop to our trip! read more

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- Traditional French interior with tables and chairs packed like sardines - No shorts allowed - No phone allowed - Be prepared to sit in the back if you're non French where all the waiters congregate - extremely disappointed in the service and food quality. Flavorless and fish was inedible - Bill for 5 dishes and a bottle of sparking water totaled $160 euros Tip: do yourself a favor and go elsewhere read more

Food was mediocre at best, and the service felt actually hostile. There are so many great alternatives, at much better prices, than this.

Never disappoints me ! Steak, mashed potatoes with a little side of hot mustard.. dessert is also bomb! read more

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This restaurant is famous because Hemingway and others ate there, but the food was less than mediocre. The service was rude. It was not a pleasant experience; not recommended. As others have said, this is a tourist trap. read more

This is a tourist trap. High end street, very old school looking but my steak was awful. I'm Sure this was a great restaurant at one time. The decor is very old school But it now serves mostly tourist who are looking for something authentic. read more

I loved this restaurant. We didn't have a reservation and were quickly seated. We ate escargot, and two different types of steaks (fillet and something else, pics will be below). Our server was also very funny and witty. I'd honestly say the fries were amazing!! The ambiance in this restaurant was also very chill. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone! read more

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Went to dinner at Brasserie Lipp, and to say the least it was an interesting experience. We had a reservation, and were seated quickly, but waited over 20 minutes to order, so long the host took our order for us. While waiting for our food to arrive, we watched as a boy at the table next to us have wine spilled on him and his coat by our waiter. The waiter proceeded to dry clean the coat next to us. When the food finally arrived, it was very good. Steak was cooked perfectly, fries delicious. But as we ate, we noticed the waiters unpacking the baguettes. It just so happened the baguettes had been bought from the grocery store next door, a Monoprix. A couple near us was eating €40 cheese on €1 baguette, and washing it down with a €100 bottle of champagne! Overall, a very amusing experience. Good food, and some good entertainment at the expense of others. read more

Okay! I have to leave my review of this place because I was honestly very nervous about dining here because of all the bad reviews on how they treat Americans. I literally almost didn't go because of the bad reviews. Let's just say that I am very glad I went! Our server was very kind and friendly and didn't treat us any different than he would have treated a Parisian. They did not ignore us. They did not sit us in the back. They did not care if my French was not perfect. They did not care that I was an American. The service was wonderful, timely and the food was delicious. This was also the first time I've ever eaten Pavlova and it was my favorite dessert in Paris. Brasserie Lipp is a must! read more

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If you are looking for an authentic Parisian experience , Lipp can be your place! This is an iconic place. Famous poets, writers, politicians and intellectuals would come to eat from their " immutable " and classic Alsatian French menu. Today is more of a touristic spot but the ambiance "avec" colorful art deco murals is still fantastic...the food is great and the literary prize they promote every year still goes strong. In my humble opinion the place could undergo small renovation to regain its glamour, bur this is a detail. Food was really good, though. My green bean salad with hazelnut was to die for and the Brandade de Morrue (cod fish pie with mashed potatoes) very very tasty). Service is professional as it should be, waiters aways smiling and promptly helping us when we needed. I resented (just a bit) the fact that they didn't have the Chucrute de la Mer - seafood chucrute - as you can find at Lipp in Geneva - Switzerland. Value for money. 2 courses meal with wine and coffee, we spent around 70 euros per person. read more

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Excellent food impeccable service ....wonderful historic brassiere. Loud & fun ... a joyous restaurant.

Nice meal in the 6th. Old school Brasserie with old school classics. Warmly greeted and seated downstairs -- not upstairs in "Siberia." The room was loud, full of Americans and a bit warm. More like NYC than Paris. We wanted to try it for the history, and the fact that it is a five minute walk from our hotel. Ordered the razor clams to share as an app-- etherial! The best, most tender, succulent clams I have ever had. I could have eaten five plates of them, a baguette and a bottle of Sancerre and I would have been happy! For our plats, my wife had the special of beef braise and carrots; I had the sole meunière. Both very good. A few glasses of wine and we were done. Again no room for desert -- merde! read more

We stopped here for dessert after dinner at Les Deux Magots, which is just across the street. It was part of our search for Hemmingway. Turns out, he's been dead for a long time, and that's the sense we got from this place as well. What we wanted was simple enough, a Creme Caramel to share and a couple of drinks. The service was slow, the staff wasn't terribly friendly, and the food wasn't anything special. It's not that anything about this place was bad, just that nothing stood out either. read more

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There are 3 historic restaurants in the area worth coming to if you're visiting for the first time and this is one of them. Really loved the beef tartare. My oldest ordered fish for the first time and liked it. The mashed potato was also so smooth and creamy. Staff really needs to be better organized as they crowd around without any semblance of table assignment. So you'll have to ask more than once for something. Beware they charge you cover! We came here the first night in town, and later wished we had gone instead to Procope or any of the other restaurants with better value food. read more

I'm going to start by saying I'm surprised to see so many one star reviews, especially ones talking about the service. I found Brasserie Lipp to be a fantastic experience. Our waiter was quite funny and treated us very well. The ambiance was nice, we sat upstairs. The one thing is the lack of AC, but this is normal for places in Paris I loved the food. From the appetizers to the main dish. The steak was absolutely delicious, some of the best I've had. I love the way they cook the meat, traditionally French steak is cooked closer to rare. The entrecôte was amazing and I highly recommend ordering that. Overall, you should definitely give Brasserie Lipp a try it's a good change from all the super trendy modernized restaurants built for tourism that you find throughout Paris. It's been around for over 100 years and it is definitely a more traditional atmosphere. read more

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Honor reservations made through your website! Your host repeatedly insisted I had no reservation and you were complet - until I called up your confirmatory email with a reservation number. At this he gave a sour scowl snd deigned to lead me to a table, but recognizing the service I could expect, I chose to leave. To be clear, I could not have given offense: it's true I'm American but I spoke in passable french and was well dressed. read more

The food was absolutely marvelous. So was the service, very helpful making great suggestions. Ambiance is as expected for a classic French brasserie, Very high level food and presentation and at a very reasonable price. read more

My lovely bride and I stopped in for a late lunch on a weekday at the end of May. The ambience is old-school brasserie - very warm and inviting. Service was pleasant and attentive, even for a couple of American patrons whose French is pathetic. My better half ordered the sole meuniere, and she ate every bite. I had my standby, steak frites. The steak was a bit tougher than I expected, but the bearnaise sauce saved the day. Best frites we have ever had. For dessert, we recommend the Napoleon Cake and the Baba Rhum. They also serve an excellent Sancerre in a half bottle. Highly recommended. read more

Overall decent place to get classic French bistro food. I was craving choucroute, so I got that. The Chou wasn't too acidic and I liked the quality of the meat. Was definitely worth the price. The ambiance was nice while the service was not so great but to be expected. I would seek out smaller places before returning here. read more

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The service was cocky. They don't like Americans. I was served cork in my bread basket as a joke. The food was average and overpriced. The steak was tough. read more

A great restaurant for a delicious meal, whether it be lunch or dinner. The ambiance was great, friendly staff even though we we didn't speak their language they were very helpful helping us with the menu. read more

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i was recommended this brasserie by a friend of mine who is from paris! really neat traditional-style french brasserie with cool decor and great service. we sat down in a table which they had to pull out for us to sit down on the inside next to the wall, made it fairly inconvenient to use the restroom had we needed to. what we ordered: -foie gras: so good, i didn't like the jelly that it came with though. they kept refilling our bread basket as we ran out of bread very quickly! -sausage: 10/10 did not think i would like this as much as i did. came with some mashed potatoes(?) that were so creamy and good -escargots: had a little bit of a briny flavor to them, not my favorite but glad i tried read more

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Fabulous. Waiters delightful, professional. Food delicious. Old world. Happy it has remained with its ambience and charm. read more

Brasserie Lipp - Homemade dessert of the day. Custard cake... I added the chocolate - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

The server was very rude and unaccommodating. The 3 Sole Grillad's that we ordered were full of bones and not filleted properly. The server did not care as he did not want to deal with our table due to the fact that he hates children. The manager purposely put us in the back like a can of sardines because we were with children. We had a horrible view. The service was terrible apart from an Ecuadorian server who was excellent. I would not come back here ever again. I will tell everyone that this is the worst restaurant in all of Paris because you hate children! read more

An institution, been coming since the 1970s as a child. Not really a Summer place, make sure to visit in Winter and order the choucroute garnie with a glass of Calvados. The waiters must be the same since the Seventies read more

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Come for the roast chicken, because it is, in fact, the BEST roast chicken I have ever eaten in my whole adult life. I also got the escargot to start (when in Paris!) and two glasses of a white wine that I do not recall (alas). As I was dining solo, I was put at a seat right by the door area -- which meant that most of the diners who were waiting were staring (hungrily, I imagine) while I ate. But I chose to ignore them and savor every bite and morsel of my amazing meal. Oh, and I asked for mayo to dip my fries in -- something I highly recommend you do too. Lastly, I capped off my meal with mille feuille and it was superb. LOVE this spot. Definitely adding this to my list for my next visit to Paris. read more

Français Si vous aimez porter des shorts dans la chaleur du mois d'août, vous ne pouvez pas manger ici, comme l'a indiqué le serveur alte kaker en désignant seulement une pancarte qui se trouve à l'intérieur. Allez plutôt au Café de Flore ou le Duex Magots. Ils sont tous deux de l'autre côté de la rue, proposent une cuisine délicieuse et fournissent toujours un service très amical aux deux endroits. English If you like to wear shorts in the heat of August, you can not eat here, as the alte kaker waiter indicated by only pointing at a sign that is inside. Go to Cafe de Flore or le Duex Magots instead. They are both across the street, have delicious food, and always provide very friendly service at both locations. read more

Ok meal. Staff was jovial Better places but in a pinch it was passable. Risotto was mushy and the chicken was dry and under seasoned. read more

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A staple in Paris. You have to try it once, so you know. More like a bouillon. Average food. Then try something else. Wine is very expensive, adds up to the bill, hence not that cheap if you order wine or cocktail. read more

After spending a week in Paris, this was the most authentic French restaurant at which I ate dinner. Most places I found were super welcoming to tourists, but this place I found to be not as warm. I don't know if there is a dress code but they took one look at us and said we had to sit outside. Not a big deal given most European restaurants do not have air conditioning, it's probably cooler outside. This menu was entirely in French so be prepared with a translating app if you don't speak the language. I'm not complaining because we were in France so why should we expect English on everything. The waiter was not thrilled when he saw we were Americans and did not speak French, however the tides turned when he found out we spoke Italian, as he did as well. The escargot were full of flavor and delicious. For the main course we all got the roasted chicken as it was recommended by family who were previously in Paris. It was one of the best roasted chickens I've ever eaten. So I highly recommend this!! It was a good meal and an authentic Parisian experience. Worth it for the escargot and roasted chicken. read more

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A party of fourteen for a birthday. EXCELLENT service. Standard fare which we expected but served with aplomb. Very enjoyable experience. Very fine to see single diners, likely locals, dining comfortably alone. read more

After 10 days in Paris and the surrounding countryside and getting service that ranged from above average to great, my travel partners and I stopped in to brasserie liip on Germain des press for a late bite. Big mistake. The waiter was stunningly rude and the service throughout the meal was flawed with errors of the orders. The food was acceptable but not anywhere near worth the sky high price. Don't walk, run read more

Very Paris... maybe a little too much so. The service was excellent and brusque. My smoked salmon was very good but the beef au poivre was tough. Happy to have been, don't know that I'll be back. read more

If you are looking for a typical French dinner this is the place! Founded in 1880 the food is great and the staff nice. It's in the heart of Saint Germain, one of the most beautiful neighbourhood in Paris. I recommend to try the duck with the purée and don't miss cheeses and dessert. Considering the informal place it's a bit expansive. read more

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The 2nd worst meal I have ever eaten, or tried to eat!!! Service was as bad as the food! read more

If you like snotty French restaurants...this is the place. Only restaurant in Paris where we were treated rudely!