We had really good service here and even though we came 30 minutes before kitchen closing, they accommodated us and allowed us to order more after. The ambience was pretty cool. They played old school rock 'n' roll and the waiter was on point and just providing us hospitality. I ordered steak and fries, and it was their special of the day I had asked for a medium, but I think it was a little bit too rare, but other than that, it was really good. My wife enjoyed her penne pasta as well. I wasn't too big of a fan on the dessert they recommended which was like a fried banana and melted chocolate lol. I appreciate them for staying late and allowing us to dine in. read more

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I accidentally left my review for the restaurant across the street! How embarrassing. It's too late to cut and paste, but it's still a five star for everything and the original write up is attached as a photo read more

Café de l'Empire - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Quick, delicious lunch (at least my dish was) at an affordable price. We dropped in ona Tuesday at 12 and there were a few people already dining and some more diners trickling in. We were in and out in about 40 minutes, which seems suspect but I enjoyed my dish. I had duck confit, which cooked perfectly. It wasn't dry, so I don't suspect they are using heat lamps, microwaves, etc. Maybe they cook it until it's almost done and heat it all the way once it's ordered? It comes with a side salad and fries. But these aren't your basic fries. They're sliced potatoes fried until they're crispy. Hubby had the carpaccio, which we both thought was meh. It came topped with parmesan, and drizzled with a pesto sauce, which we thought was a bit odd. The beef itself was fine, nothing amazing but the pesto sauce just didn't do it for me. Service is attentive and friendly. Good option for lunch, especially for the area since it's located so close to the museums, right in between the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay. Didn't seem like a tourist trap. read more

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My family and I stopped off at this restaurant on our way to the Musee Orsay. We had a phenomenal meal and the staff was extremely friendly. They walked us through the menu very patiently. I had duck confit for the first time and truly enjoyed it. The contrast in flavors and textures between the duck, salad and potatoes was pure harmony. My family also enjoyed other dishes like the fish and penne. I highly, highly recommend this place read more

Café de l'Empire - Teatine Italienne. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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What an awesome little spot to stumble into during our rainy walk around Paris. A cozy, little French cafe that's not too expensive with food worth 3x its price! Cheap drinks too! Staff was super friendly and super welcoming. Highly recommend the roasted chicken, best meal I've had abroad and not at a fancy restaurant :) read more

After a 2 1/2 mile hike from Notre Dame to Le Louvre and on the way to the Eiffel Tower in the January cold, we happily enjoyed the lovely fish of the day, filet mignon, and an ocean salad at an unexpectedly reasonable cost. read more

Café de l'Empire - Filet mignon with mashed potatoes - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Such a great deal in walking distance from the louvre. Mom and pop feel, everyone is warm and friendly. We enjoyed a bottle of rose, duck pate, roast duck with salad and potatoes, and dessert. Total came to €80! Great prices. The type of place no one is rushing you, good people watching inside and outside the cafe, and yummy food. read more

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Food is excellent and not very expensive. Service was excellent. Had to wait to get seated. Place is very much in demand between 12 and 3pm. Steak was excellent, so was chicken jus and the salad with fois gra. read more

Nice staff, great food, definitely recommend. Stumbled across this place on our way home and stopped in for dinner. Dark cozy little pub, staff was extremely attentive and menu has something for everyone. Felt like we were in a neighborhood pub where you were treated like family. read more

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I wanted to eat somewhere walking distance from Musee d'Orsay. The place is pretty small and there is not outdoor seating, but I was seated right away around 2-3 pm on a Saturday. On this trip I was on a self-imposed "long layover" in Paris for under 48 hours so I had to eat every French food I like. I came here specifically because they had duck confit. The duck confit was excellent and I had to stop myself from eating all of those delicious potatoes that came with it. I've never had beef tartare and it was something I wanted to try, but it was served as a main with french fries. Even though I was on a 48 hours trip and allowed to eat and order whatever, I wasn't sure if I could resist a second heavy potato side, so I asked the waitress if there is any way if could be served with a side of salad and she said of course! so I had both the mains :) , they were about 16 euro each-- very affordable. I've never had beef tartare before, so I now have an n of 1 but I would definitely try it again. The waitress overall was very helpful answering questions in English about the food and advising me on the types of kir drinks. This place was a great find and I'll be back. read more

After a long morning at the Musée d'Orsay, we worked up a little appetite. While en route to Monoprix, we stumbled across Café de l'Empire. Like most Parisian brasseries, it was close quarters and pretty busy. Once again my French left much to be desired, but luckily knowing Spanish helped breach the language barrier. That being said we were seated very quickly and since it was a cool day, being seated inside was tolerable. Unfortunately I was too busy with my beer to take a picture of my poulet roti au jus with puree maison au beurre , but they were delicious. The chicken had enough of a roast to give you a crunch when you bit into it, but it was still juicy. The butter mash potatoes must've had a stick of butter in them, but that's what made them so delicious. Don't waste your time Les Antiquaires down the street and just go to Café de l'Empire if you're looking for a solid Parisian meal. read more

A great little find in St. Germain. Food there is really quite good, especially for the prices, which are around 15 Euro for a plate. I ordered the duck confit and it was hearty, tender, and filling. My dining companion got the steak, which was similar in quality and portion size. The ambiance and vibe is intimate, family-run, and very Parisian, with plenty of people-watching and prompt, accurate service. They have an English menu and are clearly used to tourists, but the place doesn't feel touristy in the least. Not the best meal I've ever had in Paris, but for what we paid and for this particular neighborhood, highly recommended. read more

Nearby Musee Orsay, this restaurant is very authentic French with reasonable price. The waiters are very kind. read more

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This is was my first visit to France and I was a bit hesitant about liking the cuisine, but Cafe de l'Empire was great. We all loved the duck confit with the potatoes roasted in duck fat, cocotte eggs with bleu cheese cream, salade landaise (duck salad), and creme brulee. We liked it so much here that we had dinner here three times in the week that we spent in Paris. The duck was also cooked very well for the confit and the salad. it was crispy where it needed to be and was simply seasoned. I had never heard of cocotte before and was a bit skeptical about this appetizer, but it was so creamy and savory. It's like your eggs are just a creamy dip for your bread/toast. The bleu cheese is not overpowering or strong and adds the right amount of saltiness to the eggs - this is a must try, don't skip it. The salad has a lot of duck meat and is really an entree itself - the server even warned me, because I tried to order this salad AND an entree. The creme brulee was super light, creamy and not overly sweet. We could not have been happier with our dinners here and highly recommend having at least one meal here. read more

Came here after going to the Musée de Orsay. The service is horrible (2/5). They act as though they are doing you a favor by allowing you to eat in their restaurant. We got a bad vibe upon entering and should have left then. The food was a mixed bag. The Duck Comfit was good as was the duck fat potatoes that it came with (4/5). Both the potatoes and duck skin were nice and crispy. The steak frites, however, was tough, sinewy and barely edible. The "frites" were soggy and greasy (1/5). There is very little space between the tables and everyone is practically on top of each other. The ambiance is dark and dingy. read more

Atmosphere: Cafe de l'Empire is a short walk from the Musée d'Orsay and has a good amount of seating inside. The inside was a bit stuffy from the Paris summer heat, but the vibe overall was lively and friendly. Service: When we arrived, we were told that there would be a 20-25 minute wait for a table, but we were seated in less than 10 minutes. Our waiter was friendly, and paying at the front was convenient and easy! Food: We first ordered a chocolate frappe and cappuccino. The chocolate frappe essentially tasted like powdered chocolate milk, but that wasn't a bad thing! The cappuccino was foamy and fresh. For our food, we ordered the grilled boneless rib steak with smoked wild thyme and homemade french fries, as well as the roast chicken with juice and homemade buttered mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked well but a bit bland, and the fries were pretty average. The chicken was juicy on the outside but drier closer to the bone, and the potatoes were on the saltier side. Nevertheless, it made for a filling meal. For dessert, we ordered the panna cotta, which was fruity and creamy, but we thought there was a bit too much berry coulis on top as the tarty taste was overpowering. Overall: Cafe de l'Empire did not impress nor disappoint us with their service or food. We appreciated it being conveniently located within walking distance of the Musée d'Orsay and being seated faster than expected, but we would probably look to explore other restaurant options in the area for lunch. read more

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We found this little gem by Musee d' Orsay. It seems like a neighborhood spot. We were the only Americans in there and people kept coming in. They offer an English menu with the same prices as the French one..the service was very nice and quick. The duck confit was a good portion of thigh and leg, with crispy roasted potatoes. French Onion soup stayed hot in its little tureen almost the whole meal. One of our friends had the after dinner special of decaf espresso with little bites of pastry: a lemon macaron, mini creme brulee, a panda cotta with berry sauce and chocolate cake . The prices are extremely reasonable as compared to what you get in the US. Also, it was near the bus stop back to our Airbnb! read more

Café de l'Empire - Roast chicken with mashed potatoes. Duck confit and roast potatoes. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

The vibes and atmosphere of the cafe were immaculate. The prices were incredibly reasonable with so many different dishes to try. Everything that came out was fresh and hot. Escargot was well seasoned and packed with flavor. The beef tartare was refreshing with fries to balance out the beef. The service was quick and friendly. Overall, I would love to come back to try their other dishes! read more

Café de l'Empire - Escargot, Beef Tartare - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

You might accidently skip this place and walk 1 block to l'Antiquaire, but you'd miss out. We, a family of 4 with two kids 7 and 8, were well greeted on a very late sunday afternoon during the last day of the Tour de France. There was a bit of a wait as the place was expextedly packed, but we decided to wait. We watched other diners eating and chatting. I noticed the seating was tight but normal by Paris standards. We finally sat down at a 4 top by the bar near the entrance, and somehow, my overweight american butt fit nicely. The kids had plenty of room. We ordered pasta and a cheeseburger for the kids, fish, and the flank steak for the adults. Portion wise they were perfect, i was satisfied and i am a big meat eater. If i had to guess, I'd say it was a 14ish to 16 oz steak. Hint, in France, when they ask you how you like it done ( "la cuisson"), ask for medium ("a point"), and it will come medium rare. The steak was so good, when my wife tasted it she closed her eyes and sighed. I told her that counted as cheating on her marriage. The cheeseburger was crazy good. My daughter almost finished the entire adult portion and asked me to help her finish it. One thing to note is that my daughter is pickier than Gordon Ramsay in kitchen nightmares. The pasta was fresh, and my other daughter couldn't stop eating them. We had to stop her for fear of a stomach ache from over eating. My only regret is that we had to leave early and couldn't stay for dessert as we were going to miss the tour de france arrivals. This place is very well priced. read more

This is a great cozy spot to grab some good food and it's a mere five minute walk from the Musee D' Orsay. Perfect spot to escape the museum crowd and be amongst the locals. The cafe is nestled in a corner. Inside, the decor has great character. Got there for lunch and the place was rather empty. Sat down and was greeted quickly. Ordered a beer and it was quite cold, which was perfect because it was hot outside - Paulaner to the rescue... The Caesar salad was great, it went well with the penne pasta and a 2nd beer - of course. This was a good quick lunch spot - recommend it! Au revoir! read more

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I was out late visiting museums and waited until the Orsay closed at 10 before looking for dinner. Cafe de l'Empire was perfect for a late, ravenous dinner! The staff were very, very efficient managing their classically French, tight dining room. I can only describe the atmosphere as young and ebullient. Tons of you tourists from all over having fun and connecting. A truly French experience, even for those who don't speak it. The food was delicious!! read more

A lovely brasserie serving very good food, the duck confit was outstanding, good prices, and friendly casual service. We went 2 nights in a row we enjoyed it so much. read more

escargot was good but found a piece of plastic in my dry and boring steak and mashed potato. Lol. read more

Café de l'Empire - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Good quality. Good food. At a great price. I stopped by here with a friend and expected it to be expensive, seeing how it's close to Le Louvre and the river, but to my surprise it was fairly priced. At lunchtime, it was also packed with French people, so you know it's a local favorite. read more

Café de l'Empire - Duck Confit. Roast chicken with mashed potatoes in the back. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Wonderful stop for dinner. Food was delicious- penne with prosciutto, salad with poached salmon. Tried the onion soup - all was as excellent expected. Our only negative- was that we were shoved into a table next to a wonderful table of French ladies and their granddaughters... and they didn't let us down by showing their "French" attitude. It was fine- we dealt with them , ignoring as well as we could. But, didn't allow us to relax as much as maybe we would have. The tables outside would have been better - but were taken when we arrived. They have an American menu and the two ladies who were our waitstaff were friendly. We enjoyed our food and was happy to have stopped here. It's a very nice place... would recommend! read more

We came here after looking at another restaurant down the street. This had such friendly service. Once again, we had to ask for English menu. They had several servers during our meal but the young lady who served us was five stars. I got a "light" salad which had so much meat, all so tasty. The meat was the duck confit leg, ham, duck gizzard and foie gras on my salad. Only the French! All of our party enjoyed their food from salads to pastas to steaks. Lovely food, decent prices and really warm atmosphere. If you're in the area, try this place. Walk around and look at all the small shops to work off that salad! read more

Café de l'Empire - Steak frites - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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After reading several of the mixed reviews my best friend and I decided to give Café de l'Empire a shot. I ordered the duck confit and my best friend ordered the boneless rib steak. Not going to lie my duck a wee bit over salted; however, it was greatly balanced by the amazing fries that came with my dish. I could probably eat those fries for days. Taking a bite with the crispy salty duck, fries, and potato was heavenly. It became the perfect balance of salty, crispy, and soft. The boneless rib steak was a bit under seasoned; however, it was cooked to the perfect temperature. The meat was juicy and tender. It surprisingly paired very well with ketchup and fries as well. On top of the food we ordered a glass of Pinot noir. In my opinion the wine paired a lot better with the steak, bringing out the shuttle thyme seasoning. Our waitress was super sweet and seemed very genuine. The portions were huge and we both could not finish our whole plate; moreover, she was concerned because of that, we didn't like our food. We assured her the food was incredible and would def come back again some day. Great food and waitstaff! Would def recommend especially if you're looking to budget a bit like I was. Just don't expect a 5-star Michelin meal. But do expect a great waitstaff, good food (if you don't mind a little salt or a little under seasoned meat), and the perfect place to relax with friends. read more

Café de l'Empire - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

This is the worst restaurant in Paris . The dinner was awful . We ordered the entrecôte medium rare but we received it well done . One entrecôte was retuned and replaced with one even worse. Avoid this place read more

Can't recommend this place enough post-Musée D'Orsay. The painting and sculptures should work up a decent appetite, and l'Empire should satisfy every bit. Start with a bottle of wine as you work your way through lunch. We had the roast chicken in an amazing marseille-style sauce and puréed potatoes, and a classic tartine that was almost a foot long! Ended the meal with dessert: nougat ice cream and creme brûlée. The staff was friendly and incredibly approachable and wasn't shy about telling you what in the menu you'll love. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place other then it was one of the best and reasonably priced meals I had in Paris. We went there after an exhausting day at the Musee' de Orsay and didn't want to get sucked into one of those overpriced tourist cafes across the street. This place was a 3 block walk away but well worth it. I had the special meat platter which consisted of a beef skewer done to perfection and potatoes au gratin which the proprietor said was his family recipe. Both were delicious and for 13 euros a bargain. My wife had a vegan salad which had quinoa, olives, arugula, garbanzos, tomatoes and other assorted veggies. She said the vinaigrette was flavorful but not overpowering. We capped our meal off with desert. I had the ever prescient crème brûlée and my wife had a sorbet with stewed fruit. Both were done to perfection. I strongly recommend this place to anyone spending a day at the Musee' de Orsay. read more

This was such a find. We wandered in here on a cold day, after walking, looking for a non -touristy place on the left bank. This café was amazing. The best Salade Landaise (duck salad with foie gras, duck leg and gizzards) ever! I should have taken a picture it was so fabulous. And it was such a charming place, devoid of tourists and filled with locals. Highly recommend. read more

Le Empire turned out to be our favorite restaurant in Paris. Dined here several times during our visit, including with family who also enjoyed everything about this place, and also had their own separate return visits. Accommodated our small grandchildren with pleasure also. Many yelp reviews in Europe seem ti be pre-COViD so it's important to give this business a great recent review that is well-deserved. read more

This is a pure gem which became our regular restaurant. Everything you can hope for: wonderful welcome, very friendly, delicious cuisine, unbeatable price. Thank you! Date of visit: August 2022 read more

Made reservations 2 hours before and this was the perfect place to grab a late dinner in a location near to our hotel. This was the best duck confit I've had and the fried chips were excellent. Drinks and dinner was reasonably priced with friendly staff. Definitely would return. read more

Café de l'Empire - Thyme and lemon chicken - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Nice bar& good drinks Excellent duck confit Attentive service-friendly staff No outside space but food worth Being indoors Will return Enjoy! read more

This was one of the best meals I have had in Paris. After the museum, we were walking around the neighborhood and decided we wanted something to snack on. Whenever we travel, we try to eat as often as possible so we can try everything. Found good reviews for this place so decided to stop by for a small meal. The interior is very nice, waitress was very polite. After giving us the English menus, we asked what do you recommend for something lite. She said salad, very good salad. So I went ahead and ordered a duck salad thinking it will be a plate of leafs and some duck meat on top. What I got was a huge pile of duck meat in different forms and a few pieces of leaf. Duck confit, duck pate, etc. Wow, amazing. All for 10.90 only. I could not believe it. It was very tasty too. This was one of the best meal I have had in Paris. Before the end of our trip, I had to go back and have that salad one last time and it was as amazing as the first time. This will be my first stop next time I go back to Paris. read more

Café de l'Empire - Duck salad - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Everything was cooked perfectly. It was delicious and one of the best meals I've had in Paris. read more

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This is a cozy place to enjoy some food with reasonable price. We ordered beef tartar and duck confit. The beef tartar was fresh and mixed with sauce already. The balance of the flavor was great. The duck confit was great as well. We enjoyed eating and drinking here. read more

Café de l'Empire - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

I was traveling Paris by myself and found this place to eat lunch before heading over to the Musée d'Orsay. They stuck me in the corner at this one person table (I guess they're used to people alone) - oh well, I didn't mind. I was next to the window so I could people watch and get good lighting for photos ;). The staff are incredibly helpful - honesty all of the people I've met in Paris have been so accommodating for my lack French. The waiter gave me a basic English menu and explained some of the popular options. I ended up trying the chicken which came with mashed potatoes. Those mashed potatoes were the nicest looking potatoes EVER. The chicken was moist and juicy and perfectly seasoned. Would recommend if you're ever around the area or heading over to the museum. It's perfect for tourists (English speaking) so you'll have no problem here! read more

Café de l'Empire - Chicken & the nicest looking mashed potatoes I've had - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

For this area the price is amazing and the food is great. We started with the poached egg appetizer and then had the duck confit and the penne with ham. We also had two glasses of house wine, two Kir Royale's (champagne) and the chocolate cake dessert for around fifty bucks. And service was English friendly. read more

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