One does not simply wander into a café on the Rue Saint-Honoré without reason. We chose Café Ruc deliberately -- shaded tables on a warm day, a terrace that appeared clean and unhurried, and the small but meaningful fact that it sits practically in the shadow of the Louvre. Practical considerations, yes. But even practical choices deserve to be rewarded. And Café Ruc rewarded us. Our waiter -- attentive, measured, respectful -- proceeded to dismantle my skepticism one small gesture at a time. He did not hover. He did not disappear. He simply knew when we needed something before we had finished deciding we needed it. Drinks replenished. Presence felt. A rare equilibrium. But the moment that elevated this from "competent" to "remarkable" came when he informed us, calmly and without apology, that he was going on break -- and would we prefer to settle the bill now so we could leave at our leisure? I had a final drink still to order. He noted it, charged accordingly, delivered it, and then went on his break. In Paris, this is not the standard. On the Champs-Élysées, this is a fantasy. Café Ruc, it seems, still believes that service is a form of respect. How terribly unfashionable of them. How completely correct. A Frenchly Honest review, as told by MaisOui Le Frenchy. read more

Just steps away from the northern entrance to the Louvre, Cafe RUC is a wonderful little place to grab a bite and enjoy the sights and sounds of Paris. Sadly, most of those sounds are honking horns and angry drivers, but at least the view is...nothing but traffic. But don't blame the cafe for that. They have plenty of outdoor seating, a menu with items even the pickiest eaters would enjoy, and flavors that aren't too bold or too bland. I ordered the spaghetti with bolognese and would get it again, though the cheeseburger and fries looked like a crowd favorite. If you're visiting from the US, don't expect your normal level of server attentiveness. It's France. Expect the server to leave you alone for the most part. If you need a refill or more of something, you'll have to flag them down, because they don't stop by the table every 8-10 min like in the US. Trust me, you'll be fine. read more

Café Ruc - Spaghetti Bolognese - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Another great stop for exceptional wine and great foi gras. Wine was as close it could be to a Cab S. Full body lots of rock flavor. The Foi Gras was spot on with it. Gave it four stars instead of five because the soup we had, onion and pumpkin was very bland. read more

Café Ruc - French Near Me - Paris, 75

We sat outside in the cafe and had a great meal. The service was good. Our server spoke English which made ordering easy. The menu was in French and English so easy to make your selections. You never fell like you are being hurried when you eat in a restaurant in Paris. The server will check on you from time to time, but does not make it seem like they are pushing you to leave, even after you have finished eating. One of the nice things is that they are located on a busy street that is nice for people watching. We got a chicken dish, onion soup and French fries. Everything was delicious. Cooked and seasoned just right. Just a reminder that you are in Paris and there is NO non smoking sections. read more

Café Ruc - Onion Soup - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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3.5 I came across this restaurant after visiting Louvre Museum. Was almost immediately greeted and we sat outside despite it being slightly breezy. The server spoke English, which was very helpful. The wait was a little long, but the food came out very quickly. We ordered a cheeseburger with fries, penne with tomato and basil and risotto. I would say the food was okay, it wasn't anything that special, but I did appreciate the service. The desserts were pretty great one of them was in French and I cannot recall the name and I had the cheesecake, which was great! Overall, this place was decent -- slightly on the pricey side but isn't everything in Paris! read more

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So delicious. And a beautiful scenery to enjoy an early morning breakfast. The avocado toast with poached egg is perfect. Delicious buttery pastry topped with fresh avocado, a nicely runny poached egg and plenty of salt and pepper. The server was very sweet and efficient. read more

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So if you want French Fries that are skinny .... Come here . They come with ketchup and mayo & I have to say it was yummy . I love a good fry & a plus for scenery! The staff is lovely 8 out of ten read more

Café Ruc - Fries - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Would give NEGATIVE stars if I could. Thought this place was going to be good because of the long wait - but now I know it's just due to its location near the Louvre. Went there for lunch for 4 people, got food poisoning and was sick the entire rest of the day into the next morning. I know it was them because I did not eat anything else that day and I thought my food tasted funny but brushed it off as not being accustomed to the food. Ruined an entire day for me and on top of that our waitress told us "would you like to leave a tip - it's customary to leave 10-20% tip". So feeling awkward we did only to see at the bottom of the receipt afterwards that tip is already included in the bill. She flat out LIED. And if you google, tip is actually NOT customary in France as it's already included in the bill - which we thought but since she flat out looked us in the eyes and said it was customary to add 10-20% tip, we did. We paid about 200 EURO for lunch for 4 people, food poisoning and to be lied to in order to get additional tip. We don't mind tipping - we mind being lied to and to pay so much money to get sick. Avoid at all costs!!! read more

Lou was our waitress and she was gracious and really lovely. Thank you for making our first night in Paris an absolute pleasure.

We happen to be passing by after 8 hours at the Louvre. No line, no waiting immediately seated. Service quick, food delicious not sure why other reviews were poor. Our experience was awesome. Two drinks, Tuna tartare on a bed of avocado, Onion soup, Beef Bolognese, chicken breast with curry sauce and a spicy peach compote served on the side. This was really good and I preferred that the two sauces were served on the side because then you the guest chose how much or how little of spicy you wished to consume. Both entrees can with mashed potatoes. Delicious Bon appétit. read more

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First I do not recommend this place for locals and especially if you are a tourist STAY AWAY! We visited this resturant after a visit to the Louvre. We stepped in during a downpour and ordered a bottle of wine and early dinner. The service was awful the young man kept forgetting to bring over what he needed to bring to the table, the cork-screw for the wine, the bread and butter arrived with the dinner. He annoying returned to the table every few minutes but never refilled our wine glasses and I had to continuously request water. The meal was passable but entirely prepared without a grain of salt no seasoning whatsoever. I ordered Veal Milanese that had been beaten to an eighth of an inch thick and dry and no seasoning. When we requested the check it took this guy forever to return. Even the local couple we met commented about bad the server was. When he returned with the bill he requested a tip, I was surprised he actually requested a gratuity. I know unlike the in the US a gratuity is not necessary but I did add a little something to the bill. To my surprise this guy questioned me and I had to explain all the issues with the service and food. Unfortunately, I paid by ApplePay on my phone and did not realize this guy managed to increase tip. I thought at the time it was the rate of exchange difference and found out from my bank that was not the case. I would never recommend the place! Be cautious when dealing with with this Resturan! read more

Decent food and nice area but didn't appreciate that the waiter was so pushy for an extra tip

Margarita was a great server! The Beef Bourgignon, Club Sandwich, Ceasar Salad, Sautéed Mushrooms and French Onion Soup. All were excellent! read more

We ate here twice because it was convenient to our hotel across the street. Food wasn't bad. Ambiance felt a little contrived and outdated. Kind of touristy. Prices a little high but that was the case for all of our meals I. Paris. Daughters both had salmon. One was undercooked. She didn't finish it. I had a nice green salad (butter lettuce, asparagus and snap peas with a nice vinaigrette) because I'm vegan and that was the only option (with a side of fries, which were really good). But the experience was negatively affected by our waiter asking for a tip. He hovered over me with his credit card machine and said something like , "was the service good? Would you like to leave a gratuity?" I know tips are not expected in Paris and I felt very pressured to provide one as he stood over me. I felt he was taking advantage because we are Americans and I didn't appreciate it at all. Not cool. read more

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We sat inside while it rained outside. The indoor decor was very lush and very French. The staff was attentive until the rest of the lunch crowd trickled in. It's my experience that the French waitstaff don't linger around too long to take care of patrons. We usually just try to make eye contact and raise a hand if we need something. I had my first experience of escargot. It was tasty but it seemed salty for my taste. The restaurant had a cat that was roaming around. It was interesting to see some people's reactions. Oscar the cat likes to sit on the furniture. read more

Pretty bad experience here. We came for early lunch and there was literally no one here. The waitress took our order and then began out over 30 min wait. We ordered meals that required very little prep - Avacado on toast and salmon eggs Benedict. Both weren't very good and the avacado toast was so hard you couldn't cut through it and it hurt to chew (included video for visual) after this we asked for our table and waited another 20 mins for the waitress who seemed to not care at all if we had a good experience. It's a tourist trap I would guess. Terrible service, terrible food, good scenery hence the two stars read more

Café Ruc - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Imane our waitress was wonderful! The wine and the food as well. On our trip to Paris we only went to one restaurant twice and it was Cafe Ruc. read more

Café Ruc - Amazing Pinot Noir - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The ambiance is beautiful, food is delicious! We had croque monsieur and beef carpaccio. Both were great! Service was good. Everyone was nice and spoke English. A little on the pricey side but you are in Paris. Haven't found the budget deals in the city yet. read more

Café Ruc - Beautiful details - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Poor customer service, food is crappy and overpriced. Do NOT try the asparagus soup. Nothing else to say but they keep wanting me to type so I'm typing read more

Café Ruc - Looks pretty but taste like shit - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I will give this restaurant 2 stars only because the onion soup was decent. However, my friend ordered the asparagus soup and there is no other word I can say but awful , unless you like asparagus blended in warm water and served with a drip of heavy cream. The server needs hospitality training 101! She was very unprofessional not only to us but the party sitting adjacent. They sat down and waited for a few minutes before trying to order. The server flat out told them "you just sat down so you will have to wait". RUDE. Based on the location most people will opt to try this place because they are hungry and tired after visiting the Louvre, others may want to grab a bite and go so for the server to tell them to wait was unacceptable. I will never return and surely will never recommend this joint. read more

Café Ruc - Decent French Soup - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I've been coming here for over 15 years! Although I'm vegetarian, I still find great options here. We love to sit outside and watch the pedestrians and traffic. I think my first time was in 2006 or 7? Our room at the hotel du louvre overlooked it and the street below. We've always found the atmosphere, service and food to be excellent. read more

Great location, mediocre food. I would not eat here ever again. The only reason we eat here is convenient location

Soupe à l'oignon gratinée and Côtelettes d'agneau! At The Ruc. Frencher than that it can't get haha so I hope this time my French Friend doesn't say No Mames Wey don't eat Empanadas in Paris!!!! Yes this restaurant was so good haha and I have this friend who recommended to me and I'm glad he did. By the way service was amazing something not usual in Paris. This server from Marsella kept it to %100. If you are at the louvre it will only take you 5 minutes walking distance and they open late. Also the bread was amazing. Yummy in your tummy. read more

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After my feet was throbbing from all the walking around this beautiful city, this preggo was starving! We decided to stop here and try this restaurant very close by to Louvre Museum. The salmon was a bit too dry for my liking and lacked flavor itself, but it did come with a creamy sauce/aioli and it was yummy! Their spaghetti wasn't the best, but it was ok. read more

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Cafe Ruc was excellent after seeing The Louvre. Frank A. was an excellent waiter, really enjoyed the food and service.

Convenient place to eat after a long day at the Louvre. It's located about a block away from the Louvre, across the street from Hotel du Louvre, it's very Parisian, tables on the side walk, you can order typical french cuisines from Escargot to steak tartar. I wouldn't say this is as good as french food gets, come on, it's next to the Louvre, I'm sure to the Parisians it's very touristy. But I happened to be a tourist, so it was delicious to me. Also had the steak carpaccio here, delicious as well... It is kinda pricey, not to mention the exchange rate. Then again, you pay for the convenience... Best part about going to touristy restaurants, the waiters spoke English. read more

Café Ruc - Escargot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Went here for lunch a few days ago after my dad and I paid a visit to the Louvre. The thing that captured us here was that it was probably the closest restaurant to the museum, and it's decorated really nicely! I loved all of the red accents throughout the restaurant, and the chairs are pretty modern and comfortable as well. This place was a tad bit on the more expensive side, but I'm sure you're paying for the location. I got a croque madame, with was absolutely fantastic. My dad got the beef tartar which he personally wasn't a fan of, because beef tartar to us just looks like a raw hamburger patty. We also got the salmon stuffed with goat cheese appetizer, and that was great too. Our waiter did not understand English very well, so it was a little hard communicating with him. Luckily the guy sitting at the table next to us understood both English and French, so he translated for us. I think if the restaurant is so close to a tourist location, they should have better English-speaking staff. I noticed everyone who worked there was dressed very nicely. Two girls were wearing really trendy, cute dresses, and our waiter was wearing a suit. I wouldn't mind coming back to this restaurant. Location was great and the food was tasty! read more

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This is a good place to "act like a Parisian" and sip on your cup of coffee or wine while you people watch as it is located on a busy road with a ton of foot traffic and cars driving past. It is within minutes of The Louvre so you can head here to relax and rest up before heading off to your next destination! I would only come here for beverages just to soak in the vibe. We weren't too hungry and just wanted a place to lounge out so I ordered a nice cold beer and a coffee as well to get that caffeine fix! We did want something to nibble on and ordered a small meat platter. The price was a bit steep (20 €) just for a few slices of ham and olives but it was expected as this was in the middle of Paris. Service was alright here. Not the worst we've experienced in Paris though absolutely not the best there either. Flag them down if you have to. read more

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We are here a few times. Staff was cheerful and food was fabulous! The pavlova is a must. The chicken was good too! Nice club sandwiches and open late. read more

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Love this restaurant. Delicious food, attentive service and beautiful surroundings. What more could you want?

Cafe Ruc is definitely an oasis after hours and hours of walking. The waitresses are all dressed in nice clothes (no uniform or apron) complete with high heels and the interior decor screams French and fancy. We weren't sure if they would take us without a reservation and casual clothes but they were very warm and welcoming. I had an artichoke Caesar salad, the hubby had onion soup w/fries and it was a nice surprise to find Beck's on draft. The food was fabulous and the beer was cold and it gave us just the boost we needed to find the next watering hole. read more

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We came here late at night while out in Paris. It started to rain on our walk home, so we ducked in here to grab a drink and enjoy the evening. The outdoor seating area had been packed earlier, but late in the evening, there were open spots. It was also fashion week, and my goodness, there was lots of fashion to behold! Having had a crazy night out, I settled on steamed vanilla milk (odd, I know), but it was just what I wanted and it was perfect. I also want to note that I went upstairs to use the restroom and noticed a cat asleep in the hallway. I found it to be super charming and tres Parisian. I wouldn't recommend this spot for more than a drink, but its definitely a fab spot for people watching! read more

Café Ruc - Sleeping kitty outside the upstairs bathroom - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Overpriced for the food you get and the wait staff was not the friendliest...... I would not recommend this place to anyone but suggest to try to make the best of it if they accidentally come here because food is par read more

Café Ruc - Guspatcho ehhhhhh - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Great place for dinner without a reservation after miles of walking! I ordered the chicken Caesar salad no dressing {Olive Oil & Balsamic on the side} and a side order of Green Beans with a glass of wine! It was perfect! Beautiful ambiance and great service. read more

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The cheeseburger and fries - extremely delicious and juicy! Maybe the best burger I've had so far in Paris! Definitely recommend for burger lovers! read more

Can you swear on Yelp Paris? Je ne sais pas. Paris is filled with fucking cafes. There's big cafes, corner cafes, breakfast cafes, dinner cafes. Some are nicer than others, but they all look more or less identical, so there's no obvious way to know which ones are good, let alone which ones serve more than just snacks. We went to Cafe Ruc based on the recommendation of a friend. We had to sit inside since it's hard to fit 8 people and a baby on the sidewalk. I don't generally place babies on sidewalks anyway, For appetizers, we ordered onion soup, heirloom tomatoes with burrata, and spring rolls. The (French) onion soup was otherworldly and unlike anything I've had in the states. The spring rolls were somewhat basic but good. The tomatoes, cheese and I are now legally considered married in Massachusetts. For dinner, most of us got the filet, which came with béarnaise and a mash. The mash is best described as melted butter and cream with some potato inside. A medium rare filet with sauce and a dollop of those potatoes was one of the three best bites of anything I've ever had. I'm sure my arteries now look like the GWB at 6 PM, but I can't argue with the results. The waitress, who had a party of 8 Americans on her first day, was awesome. This was a very solid meal in a very touristy area. read more

Big disappointment! The staff was quite unfriendly and arrogant. They brought things nobody ordered just to charge us more money. And as we were big group, paying separately, the waiter tried to charge everyone more and "steal" from us in total 50€ extra. When we realized that and recalculated the bill, he didn't even apologize! Never again!!! read more

Was weary of this place because it was close to the Louvre but the service was fast and the food was good. We had salads and club sandwiches and they came out fast and well made. We sat outside and the people watching was greats. It was good for kids as they have a few items most kids would enjoy. A bit pricey, over €100 for 4 with wine and soda. read more

Café Ruc - Salade Niçoise - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Short: Very friendly service and ok breakfast. Long: We had the "formule p'tit dèjeuner traditionel" which was plenty, although very simple. My sister chose the bread and I the Viennoiseries, so we had a little of everything. The toasted, but quite hard bread comes with butter and a small glass of jam. The Viennoiseries were already on the table and not fresh (well, just like the bread, a couple of days old). It was still tasty but kinda dry. The coffee was good, and came with a tiny pitcher with hot milk, the orange and grapefruit juices were squeezed fresh and plenty! about 30cl! Wonderful! The service was very friendly, and smart. Really lovely both ladies we had. In the end, they almost billed us for the "Continentale" (Has scrambled eggs for 5€ more per p.). But I guess that can happen. Not sure if that café would be our first choice again next time we are in Paris, since there are so many cafés around that might be better with the food. read more

Food: high-quality but overpriced. We ordered about the only items on the menu under 20 €: I had a croque Madame with salad and my husband ordered the chicken Caesar salad. Both were as nice as you'd find in any cafe in Paris. Drinks: standard for the area, also overpriced but more reasonable for a full bottle. Ambience: pretentious. Servers were all striking, leggy and showing an awful lot of skin for a Monday afternoon. Clientele was there to see and be seen. The whole place was like watching an expensive nightclub act -- pretty, pricey and overly dramatic. read more