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Café L'Estel

4.1 (31 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Bistros, Brasseries
Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Roasted duck breast. So tender and the sauce was delicious!

This is a quaint little place close to our hotel. Our taxi driver told us to look for the small places that are on side streets that are also crowded. He said they serve the best food for a fair price. This was exactly that. I noticed it was small and crowded every time we passed. We popped in after a long day and they were able to seat us. We had the onion soup and the duck breast. Best meal we have had so far, and really affordable!! Stop by and skip the pricier places around the corner.

Rib steak

Don't order the beef. Terrible taste. The meat was pre cooked and reheated when you order. Don't know how long it been stored in refrigerator.

Adrienne G.

Mr & I were walking by Café L'Estel when we hear a friendly "hello" come from inside. Seemed so inviting and we needed breakfast so we knew this was our place Omelettes and cappuccinos were the order and they were delicious. Those cappuccinos were huge and had a mountain of foam. Perfect! The omelettes were thin and delicate. The fries were crunchy & the perfect pairing to the omelette There was also freshly squeezed orange juice made for other patrons and lots of locals and happy, funny & friendly conversation. This place definitely has a close knit neighborhood feel to it and was the perfect way to begin the morning

Pork with home fries and liver steak with parsley-garlic sauce and home fries.
Vanessa M.

Visited twice, once for drinks only and it seemed like a locals only cafe, people seemed to be regulars and joked around with each other and bar tender which we really enjoy. The food we saw coming out for people around us looked super delicious. The ambiance was very casual and authentic. Went back for drinks and lunch we're soo happy we did do. We ordered the liver steak with home fries and pork leg also with home fries. Staff was super friendly even if they didn't speak much English. If you want an authentic experience with great food and friendly staff come here!

All around cheese!

The Ambiance is great the man who runs the place is very nice and speaks many languages and was very attentive but not pushy at all. We came for wine and cheese and it was 10/10. Will save this place for my next trip to Paris. Oh and great value!

On our way back from a night out...we needed lite bites & sips and this spot checked all the boxes. Leon provided exceptional service and recommendations. The wine and charcuterie were absolutely perfect for a crisp evening on the patio. Everything we imagined Paris to be.

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Noelle R.

Nothing spectacular and the menu was hard to understand for Americans. I ordered something called "vegetable" and it was just a plate of French fries? And it was €5 for fries which seems very overpriced, and they were normal fries not homemade tasting. My husband got the chicken and it was like a snack for him but €15 - not enough meat. This place must be more for the drinks and not the food, or we just didn't know what to order off of the tiny menu. The free bread was nice.

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Everything was great, best service so far. Cost was reasonable especially for drinks. French onion soup was delicious

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Jean Paul (bartender) is a HOOT. This is the epitome of a friendly neighborhood bar. You want to have fun...go here.

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Review Highlights - Café L'Estel

“For my entree, I went with the magret de canard, frites (duck breast and fries), which was excellent.”

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Brasserie Bellanger

4.7(94 reviews)
3.7 km•Gare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

Oh my goodness, what a find! We stopped here for no better reason than our apartment was right…read morearound the corner and we were in the mood for a nice French lunch. Such good luck! I started with the free-range eggs with mayo, and my wife started with the leeks with vinaigrette. The eggs were delicious, but the leeks may have been the best preparation I've ever had in my life. For our main courses, she had the egg muffin, and I had the sausage and mash. Our meal was superb. Whoever is in the kitchen has clearly learned the art of French cuisine well. Service was fantastic, the people-watching (we ate al fresco) was fantastic, and I simply couldn't think of a way to make this a better meal.

How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

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3.9(38 reviews)
1.6 km•Concorde/Madeleine, 1er

My expectations for Café Mademoiselle were low. It was late in the lunch hour and the place I…read moreinitially chose was already closed. Café Mademoiselle was nearby, had a sidewalk full of diners, and I grabbed a table quickly, fearful of getting shut out of lunchtime offerings entirely. I should know better than to order a salad in Paris. Not that they'e bad, simply that they're quite different than California salads. Quite different and not as appealing in my opinion. But another dish was also ordered at my table, an unusual choice for the two of us dining there. It was a special of the day, Araignee de Porc (23€), and not something I'd personally have chosen. It was delicious. French chefs know what to do with this cut of meat (pork) and I was wowed. The salad (Salad Nicoise, 23€) was almost forgotten as the pork dish took center stage. Service here is terse. The restroom is down a steep flight of stairs. The place serves many tourists, and does so in a manner that doesn't inspire one to harbor overly fond memories. But here's the recipe for success: find out what the chef's special is that day and order that. That's how you do Café Mademoiselle.

The onion soup is delicious!! And finish off with crème brûlée…read more I have gone back every time I have visited Paris. It is a great lunch spot if you are out walking around.

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Café Mademoiselle - This name is magical.

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Bar Vendôme

3.8(13 reviews)
1.9 km•Place Vendôme, 1er

We came here on a Wednesday evening for jazz night and absolutely LOVED the ambiance. It was our…read morelast night in Paris, and we wanted a special dining experience - and being inside the historic Ritz itself definitely delivered. The hotel is so regal and beautiful, with something to admire around every corner. That said, the jazz night itself was nothing particularly special in my opinion. We had dined at the Ritz in London a week earlier, and that was a truly quintessential jazz experience, complete with live performers, dancers, and a singer. Unfortunately, the experience in Paris didn't compare. The drinks, however, were 10/10! They even created a special cocktail just for us based on our preferences, and it was SO good. If you're looking for a beautiful place for drinks, I would absolutely recommend this. But the dinner... OMG, just a big NO. We started with a few salads, and for our mains we ordered the steak and the lobster pasta. Unfortunately, both were incredibly disappointing, and I could barely finish my dish. For a hotel of this caliber, I was honestly shocked by how underwhelming the food was. All in all, the setting, the historic hotel, the beautiful atmosphere, and the overall experience made for such a special evening. I just wish the food had lived up to everything else.

Don't come here with a budget. This was bougie meal and it was a lovely experience. Great service…read more This is a rare 5/5 for me. I don't give those out lightly. First off, this is an iconic historic hotel. Beautiful location at Place Vendome. My friend and I were hungry and on a weekday night and randomly walked in and were promptly seated. I'm not sure how it normally goes here regarding wait times and reservations. The French onion soup and lobster rolls were divine. The server would walk around with a bread box and would bring the whole box to the table and you could pick from there. We had cereal bread and an onion focaccia. Amazing! They gave us complimentary chocolates too. The vibes and ambience are immaculate. It looks like a classic fancy restaurant. There was a piano player too! They gave us a little chair for our purses. This was a lovely Parisian experience. Highly recommend.

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Bar Vendôme - Special treat- Israeli jelly donut or Sufganiyah courtesy Chef Francois for Natnl/Intntnl Donut Day '25.

Special treat- Israeli jelly donut or Sufganiyah courtesy Chef Francois for Natnl/Intntnl Donut Day '25.

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Café L'Estel - cafes - Updated October 2026

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