Small intimate place, with great table service. Our family was fortunate to be able to secure a reservation at this cute little place. The menu changes daily/weekly. Our food was delicious, promptly served with a smile. The staff here is not pretentious like you find in other restaurants in Paris. We had a nice white fish with a light cream, and a small piece side of salad. My kids were blown away with the selection, not much of a kid menu, but for Paris this place is very affordable. Dessert was a hit, with chocolate cake and goat cheesecake. Will definitely return on our next trip to Paris. read more

I see that I am the odd man out by posting a 3-star rating instead of a 5-star rating, but as a Paris resident who has eaten in dozens of French restaurants, I think that awarding 5 stars for our meal would be overrating them. The server / service was very friendly and helpful, and I appreciate that in this city (where service is not always great). The main courses we ordered (one pork, one fish) were just so-so (not particularly flavorful). The prices were typical for Paris, so no advantage there. The dessert was also nothing great. Picard probably has more interesting (and cheaper) dessert choices. read more

Nice and cosy place, great service, delicious French food - I was very happy with my choice for this calm dinner with an old friend before rushing to the railway station. P.S. Found via Yelp ;) Resto sympa et chaleureux, avec un personnel très attentif, et un délicieux plat/dessert à la française - très contente de mon choix pour ce diner avec une bonne amie juste avant de courir (à la fin littéralement) pour mon train. P.S. Trouvé via Yelp ;) read more

I came to this restaurant because it's one of the few highly rated places near the Eiffel Tower that didn't cost an arm and a leg (24 euros for appetizer + main course or main course + dessert) and it's highly rated for good reason. Note that this restaurant doesn't open until 8 PM so don't come looking for an early dinner. The place is a very quiet French restaurant and based on how most people who came in interacted with the waiters, it seems like it's a favorite even among the locals. It's rather hard to find as it's in a side street, but it's worth the trek to find it if you're looking for a good place to eat by the Eiffel Tower. The waiters were a delight to talk with. They understood English and even offered assistance in explaining the menu. They were very courteous and constantly checked up on us throughout our meal. My only complaint would be that our water ran out and was never refilled, but this wasn't until close to the end of the meal. The food was amazing. I had an appetizer of foie gras which was great and not terribly expensive. I also had a crepe of beef cheek and the meat was just so well cooked. My mom who had the back of cod described it as the best meal she's had in Europe thus far. Given how picky she is with how fish is cooked, I'd say that's a good sign. If you're expecting large portions though, a French restaurant is probably a bad place for that. Otherwise, I'd say this restaurant was well worth it. read more

Tucked in a quiet street near the Eiffel but still very charming, equally matched by the charming staff. Book a table especially over the busy season, however we were able to walk in and get accommodated. Food is very good and priced really well. They even offer you a choice of water (still, gas or tap) vs pushing you to buy (tap was perfectly fine). read more

I came here with my husband because we found this place on Yelp. It was slightly hard to find because the picture of the restaurant on Yelps site wasn't up to date. -they no longer have a purple awning in the front of their restaurant. Don't get me wrong though, the restaurant wasn't terrible, I gave it a 2 stars because I've simply had better -as stated for a 2 star Yelp rating. The server was quite friendly and spoke English, which we found to be very helpful. The place inside was very cozy and had a bar with various wine selections. We ordered the veal and beef. The food was mediocre, probably more catered towards French people as most of the people who came in spoke French. The pricing was about 18 Euros per dish which is pretty standard. read more

Really great lunch spot with great authentic flavors and diverse menu. Highly recommend! The ability to have a lunch special with either a appetizer or desert was great. read more

Café de Mars - Roasted Vegetable Appetizer - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Pure gastronomic genious! The culinary collaboration of Pierre and Gina is NOT TO BE missed during your stay in paris. The fresh menu that changes daily and the price point is amazing!!! This restaurant is truly a one-of-a-kind parisienne gem. Cafe de Mars is my new go-to place when I visit Paris and I will recommend this place to my friends and colleagues. Thanks Pierre and Gina! read more

We were so glad that our hotel, Hotel de Londres Eiffel, recommended this place because the food was great on both nights we were there. This place is a gem. After chatting with out that the chef was American and she can definitely cook. I'm not a big cake fan but their cake was very good and if I wasn't so full, I would've had another one and in hindsight, I should've since we did a ton of walking around Paris. Thank you to both Pierre and Gina for such beatiful dinners! read more

Tried this out for my birthday and it did not disappoint. The menu changes daily and we tried a few things and loved everything especially the foie gras. read more

This is such a cute quiet place off the main streets. Perfect for a dinner for two or alone. Good music and ambience. And the food is just delicious. I had duck breast for the main entree, cauliflower and coconut soup to start, and the dessert was soooo good. It was a rose cake with pear and a brown creme anglaise. It was so different and delicious. The wait staff was super nice and sweet. Honestly I would go back in a second. Sometimes these little places are better than the famous fussy ones. I'm really happy I discovered this. read more

Went there for dinner after seeing the high ratings on yelp. Food is ok but overpriced. We had pan fried trout with corn sauce topped with fried onions, and a salad with pork, cucumbers and lettuce. Taste was ok, but not good enough for a return visit. Resturant is located on a quite side street, good if you want a quite meal. Service was good. read more

I came here on my honeymoon and it was honestly my favorite meal in Paris. We found the cafe on Yelp and were so happy we did. In a cool neighborhood, and a really great vibe in the small little cafe. Also, there was a cat acting as the maî·tre d when we got there. Beyond ambiance, the food was melt in your mouth good and the vegetables so fresh sea delicious! Great experience. read more

Wonderful food, cozy location, super helpful staff - who speak english. Next time I go to Paris, I'm going back. read more

It took a little while to find this place, as it it located on a less busy side street. However, it was worth the hunt - it was delicious, affordable, and close to Paris hotspots like the Eiffel Tower, Arch de Triomphe, and Crazy Horse. It would help to have a reservation, although my party of three only had to wait about fifteen minutes without one. I definitely recommend! read more

Went here and loved the atmosphere. Only had appetizers, so we didn't have any of their main courses but for what we ate, it was good. A little pricy, but this is in a very touristy location hard to expect anything less. read more

Picture the scene. Two American gals wandering the streets of Paris, searching for food somewhere in the vicinity of the Eiffel Tower. We were looking for, and eventually found, a restaurant that was recommended by our handy Rick Steves guidebook. What we could not account for, unfortunately, was the tendency of French restauranteurs to close up house whenever they so choose. We looked up another place on the Yelp app on my phone and walked there. Closed. Mon dieu! I pulled up Café de Mars, which was next on our Yelp list, and blessedly, it was open! And, although we did not have the all-important reservation for any Parisian restaurant worth dining at in the evening, they squeezed us in--literally--into a small table for two in a back corner. Despite the awkward cramping of my tall frame into the back chair, I was rather delighted with the place right away. It's small, warm, and intimate. And a little bit hip. The bar was busy, and I enjoyed listening to the conversation between the American girl working behind it, who explained how she came to Paris to study art, and found herself working the bar in this Café part time as a favor to a friend. It just sounds like such an American-in-Paris kind of story. The cafe had an eclectic assortment of cookbooks on the shelf behind me, which I was happy to peruse while we waited for our food. Our server was swift to bring over a menu board for us to peruse while we made important deliberations, and was just as efficient as I had come to expect of my Parisian wait staff by then. We had been in Paris for several days by this point, and were starting to get pressed to try the next new thing. (We are not into the safe "steak and frites" tourist fare.) I finally landed on the Chilean sea bass in a curried pumpkin sauce and a goat cheesecake for dessert. It was exquisite. We had just enough time to enjoy our meals when we were gently asked if we were ready for our check. This is not typical of French restaurants--you can usually stay for as long as you please, which indeed we could have if we had made a reservation. However, another gentleman was waiting for our table. This was not a rude exchange at all, and I was happy that they were so accommodating to us in the first place. We happily paid, left, and capped off the night with a viewing of the lights on the Eiffel Tower. Lovely! I would recommend Café de Mars to anyone. read more

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Wonderful restaurant. Food is very good, and the staff is extremely attentive. The server we had spoke English, as she was from Texas, so menu translation was great. read more

I have been eating here for three or four years. I just realized I have never put out a review on it. The service is excellent and the food is almost always wonderful, if they could just get the exact cook time on my burgers I would be in heaven! The other food is outstanding and cooked perfect-- Great wine list and a selection of coffee from around the world. It is reasonable by Paris standard and I have never left unsatisfied it is a little out of the way, unless you are in the 7th- but it is a pure French meal and experience. And they speak English! read more

After 5 nights in Paris we finally found the most amazing restaurant. I would consider it a trendy nouveau cuisine establishment that used fresh ingredients in an innovative creative delicious way. We had the fish and vegetarian dishes and both are highly recommended. The sweet young waitress from Venezuela was so friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. Definitely will go back again on our next visit. read more

Last meal in Paris on a Friday night. Cafe de Mars was near our hotel and we'd passed it a few times, thought we'd check it out. The place was PACKED. Menu was posted outside and easy to follow. They seated us as quickly as possible and were very helpful given my limited French. Menu changes daily, and this was an Asian-inspired night and very creative. Appetizers were 8-12(eur), main dishes 17 and desserts 8. Nice wine by the glass selection as well. Food was great, place was full of locals and very lively. If you want to have a more local experience, I think walking by Cafe de Mars and checking it out is a great idea. If the menu speaks to you that night, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great seasonal menu. Dinner was excellent and the staff assisted us with the language barrier. Great location close to the Eiffel Tower.

This place!!! As soon as we walked in we were greeted very warmly and offered a table with a chalkboard set up by our table with the menu which changes every few days. The owner is very friendly and he waited on us personally, discussing house specials and giving suggestions. The place is super cozy and clean with lots of light and a very interesting mosaic type floor. While we were there, several locals walked in, which is a good indicator of food quality. We were not disappointed! We had a seabass with maiz and coconut crust as well as an eggplant bruschetta and Russian beet soup served cold (not Borscht! ) all amazing with complex, well balanced flavors. Finally we had a goat cheese cheesecake which melts in your mouth covered my local berries. Everything is made in house. It was a gourmet experience in a cafe. Highly recommend although I almost don't want to since I don't ever want this place to become an overcrowded tourist spot. Love! read more

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Decided to come by here after a visit to the Eiffel Tower-- its a short 10 min walk. Wait staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, and surprisingly attentive to us (refreshing our bread and water). The food was excellent. We had a flank steak, salmon, and sorbet for dessert. I believe the menu changes regularly as it's written on a chalk board. I would recommend this place to others and definitely return if I had the chance! read more

The most delectable and artistic plates assembled by a 2 man team: a French Chef and one talented young American Chef who came to France for the art of cuisine. You can tell they are both passionate about preparing from fresh hand picked ingredients. Can take a little longer, but who is in a rush? With such a hidden gem of a location on a cute side street. read more

Café de Mars - Outside tables, inside floor detail, WIFI ! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

On a short (1 week) visit to Paris, we ate here twice! This small, backstreet eatery is an absolute gem. The menu is not extensive, but intriguing. The service is attentive, not intrusive. We felt welcomed both visits & they graciously accommodated our French handicap. read more

Very cool local place. The waitress spoke perfect English and helped us with making our food selection. Their menu changes weekly based on local veggie and fruit availability. Highly recommended! read more

I am still thinking about the dessert here: caramel banana ice cream with peanut brittle.

Fabulous food and really wonderful staff. We really enjoyed dinner and plan to return 2019

Amazing service and even better food. Our waitresses name was Alexandria, she went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience. She went through the entire menu with us and explained each item in great detail. Part of our party spoke English and part spoke French and she was able to communicate with us in English and French so we all understood what we were getting. Then the food comes out looking absolutely STUNNING! And it tasted even better than it looked. Our whole table cleared their plates. The portion sizes were absolutely PERFECT! My only regret is that we won't have time to eat there again while we're in town. Next time we are in Paris though it will be our first dinner destination. read more

A good friend of mine swears by Cafe de Mars so we decided to go there for his birthday. The place is super cute, cozy and friendly - all good things. I had a simple but really amazing starter: roasted fennel with grapefruit. It totally blew my mind. The burger I had as a main was less impressive unfortunately - I wasn't wild about the bun. Gourmet burger culture is well established in Paris now so I've become increasingly picky! I'll end by saying that the friendly staff is really helpful and that you should definitely give this place a shot if you are looking for casual eats in the area. read more

The food and service are both good here. we tried the onglet "drunken dragon " and the poulet marbela and both were delicious. It is a small restaurant with more alcohol then food on the menu. Check it out if you're in the area. read more

My wife and I spent a charming evening at Cafe de Mars on the first night of our honeymoon in Paris. Enjoyed the asparagus soup, a light salad, and two orders of the fish of the night, along with a carafe of delicious, slightly buttery Chardonnay. The food was great, as was the staff, and it was interesting at the end of the night to find out that the chef was American! Would definitely recommend. read more

It's unfortunate that there is not a 10 star option for Cafe de Mars. By far, the most accommodating and enjoyable dining experience I've had in Paris! Delicious food and a lively, welcoming atmosphere make this intimate little restaurant a must visit. The Gateu au Chocolat, a family recipe, is a life changing experience! Thank you Pierre, for making my Saturday evening so memorable! read more

Nice location close to the Eiffel Tower. Do not confuse with Bistro le Champs de Mars

Amaaazing! Lots of flavor, wish I could take the goat cheese cake back home with me! The staff was very friendly and provided information in English. read more

My newlywed wife and I went out to find a place off the beaten path in Paris, we came across Cafe de Mars, and we were not disappointed! The service was excellent, the food was quite tasty, the wine list was small but well curated. We loved it, and hope to be back soon! read more

Great food. Friendly staff. Great fresh approach. Good wine recommendations. Not pretentious. Simply great.

Great food and very friendly and helpful staff. They explained the entire menu to us while treating us like locals. My wife, daughter and I all had the steak which was delicious. Going to take a while to work off the amazing mashed potatoes. My son had the skate; which he declared "best fish ever." A solid meal, reasonably priced and friendly service. read more

The staff was so kind and both waiters I had spoke English. The food was really good! I had the steak and it was better than most steaks I get in the states. Yum! Great cute decor as well. I would for sure go back and I may just do that. read more