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Varenne is a classic establishment that has clearly a local following. Quite a few tables were occupied by locals or at least not tourists. The editors were welcoming and attentive unlike many places where you have to beg for attention. The decor is warm and comfortable with classic brasserie feel. Loads of classic dishes to be had where opted for onion soup to start, which was superb. Btw the complimentary baguette and butter were delicious as well. I opted for beef tartare which was very well seasoned and went well with the baguette. My friend ordered the steak and fries, which he also enjoyed. The meal was a welcome break from all the neighborhood walking and shopping. And nearby loads of other options for tea, coffee and sweets
Everything here was so delicious, and it really felt like a local spot. I don't think you need a reservation but we made one and I'm glad we did. The servers were very friendly and spoke English. The menu is in French but they have an English version on their website. I got a glass of chablis and the roast chicken that came with crispy fries and salad. The chicken was insanely tender and fell off the bone. It was covered in roasted onions which added a lot of flavor. The fries were so good!! The server brought me a pot of mustard, mayonnaise and ketchup to dip. The mustard was spicy but really delicious, and I think the mayo was house made. It was so good! Then I couldn't resist ordering pot de crème chocolate for dessert. It was one of the best I've ever had. My rule is if that item is on a menu, I'm ordering it, so I've tried it a lot. This was so rich, and had little bits of chocolate spread throughout. I loved it, highly recommend if you love chocolate!
Great little spot in a bustling neighborhood. Didn't require a reservation, but I would imagine you need one on busier days. Menu has a good variety with daily specials. Wine choices were top notch and I LOVED the cheese plate. Sad I didn't save room for dessert, but I'll just have to go back. Also, I've seen other reviews mention this place doesn't have a restroom, but they do on the lower level.
This was on Ina Garten's fav list so I had to give it a try this trip. Not too far from St Germain, it's pretty easy to find. Upon arrival it's a very traditional cafe, just as pictured on their website. Very cute interior and outdoor dining are. Staff was very friendly, even for me who doesn't speak French. The menu on hand is in French, but you can access the English menu on their website. I ended up trying the duck confit, which was delicious. Duck cooked to perfection - meat just fell off the bone and was full of flavor. The sides hit the spot as well. They do have quite the variety so I'll likely be back next trip to try something different.
SO glad we visited Café Varenne on our trip. I loved the views from the patio, the coffee, and being able to have conversations and people-watch with good food. It's also within walking distance to Le Bon Marché if you are interested in shopping afterward. Very tourist-friendly while also popular with the locals, and we didn't need a reservation. They don't start serving food until after 11am (drinks only before then). We ordered the steak & frites and creme ravioli. If you're getting the ravioli, definitely get the small since it is very filling. Escargot was my favorite dish that we ordered. If you're looking for a nice cafe for people watching, I highly recommend Café Varenne.
We stopped in for lunch on a weekday without reservations and they immediately sat us. But within 15 minutes the place was packed! So, make reservations if possible. We enjoyed all the offerings in the menu and the items we opted for were quite tasty. The only issue was the chicken being too dry in their French Chicken entrée. The rest was excellent, including the petit cheese board. Their petit ravioli dish was INCREDIBLE! Very tasty and rich too! Service was great and they spoke adequate English, so ordering went perfectly smooth. Overall, it's a nice quaint French Café with very nice food. We can see why it's so popular.
This place is very popular with the locals and was quite packed when we came there for lunch. Service is friendly, like local neighborhood pub. We stumbled upon this place after visiting the hotel Invalides and making our way to Jaques Genin to pick up some of the best chocolates and caramels in the world. The place was packed and we waited about 15 minutes to get a table. There is an English menu so that was good. The duck confit was the best I had on any visit I've had in France. It's not touristy and a good place to stop for a bite
I am not opposed to a place over run with Americans, as I am one of them! This restaurant had great reviews. It was simply one of the worst meals I have ever encountered. The portions were large, but the food did not have any flavor. The prices were twice as high as the place down the street. We quite possibly ordered the wrong food, we had French onion soup, beef tartar, and salmon tartar. The salmon was fishy, fortunately it did not make us sick. The service was good. I honestly would recommend that you pass on this restaurant and pop into an unknown place.
Parisians don't typically eat dinner until 8 or later. So,as an American this could get difficult. So we started poping in places for some wine,bread,meat,cheese. You know, lite plates to hold you over. These guys did a great job of killing my appetite but not too much. The house wine was better than what I usually drink at home.
This was our first restaurant dining experience during our recent trip to Paris. We were a family of four; two adults and two children ages 3 and 4. Our children are at the age where they can be a bit picky about what they eat, or perhaps just less adventurous than older children and adults often are. We arrived to the restaurant with umbrella strollers and very little knowledge of French language. We were warmly greeted, and our strollers were kept near the front doors by the coat rack. We sat indoors, and our waiter knew enough English to help us navigate the menu and forgive us for the very little French we knew. Our children requested chicken nuggets, which of course is not something you're likely to find outside of the USA. The waiter instead offered what seemed to be a thin sautéed or stewed chicken breast and a large plate of French fries. I'm pretty sure my kids sustained themselves on fries and croissants during our five days in Paris. :) The plates that my husband and I ordered weren't particularly memorable but we enjoyed them nonetheless. For dessert, we shared a pot de creme, which was a first for all but me. Now THAT was yummy. The staff adored my children once they showed off their best "au revoir"!
2 months ago
Café Varenne has been a favorite for years. Tucked into the quaintest neighborhood in the 7th, its corner location creates a cozy restaurant vibe with consistently delicious French food. The warm goat cheese salad is spectacular with the most memorable Dijon vinaigrette. Their oysters are always delicious and so fresh and flavorful. My daughter and son both loved the gnocchi with a rich and flavorful red sauce. The service is consistent and friendly and it feels like living like a local when you dine at Café Varenne. The continuous service is also great. read more
Varenne is a classic establishment that has clearly a local following. Quite a few tables were occupied by locals or at least not tourists. The editors were welcoming and attentive unlike many places where you have to beg for attention. The decor is warm and comfortable with classic brasserie feel. Loads of classic dishes to be had where opted for onion soup to start, which was superb. Btw the complimentary baguette and butter were delicious as well. I opted for beef tartare which was very well seasoned and went well with the baguette. My friend ordered the steak and fries, which he also enjoyed. The meal was a welcome break from all the neighborhood walking and shopping. And nearby loads of other options for tea, coffee and sweets read more
Everything here was so delicious, and it really felt like a local spot. I don't think you need a reservation but we made one and I'm glad we did. The servers were very friendly and spoke English. The menu is in French but they have an English version on their website. I got a glass of chablis and the roast chicken that came with crispy fries and salad. The chicken was insanely tender and fell off the bone. It was covered in roasted onions which added a lot of flavor. The fries were so good!! The server brought me a pot of mustard, mayonnaise and ketchup to dip. The mustard was spicy but really delicious, and I think the mayo was house made. It was so good! Then I couldn't resist ordering pot de crème chocolate for dessert. It was one of the best I've ever had. My rule is if that item is on a menu, I'm ordering it, so I've tried it a lot. This was so rich, and had little bits of chocolate spread throughout. I loved it, highly recommend if you love chocolate! read more
Great little spot in a bustling neighborhood. Didn't require a reservation, but I would imagine you need one on busier days. Menu has a good variety with daily specials. Wine choices were top notch and I LOVED the cheese plate. Sad I didn't save room for dessert, but I'll just have to go back. Also, I've seen other reviews mention this place doesn't have a restroom, but they do on the lower level. read more
This was on Ina Garten's fav list so I had to give it a try this trip. Not too far from St Germain, it's pretty easy to find. Upon arrival it's a very traditional cafe, just as pictured on their website. Very cute interior and outdoor dining are. Staff was very friendly, even for me who doesn't speak French. The menu on hand is in French, but you can access the English menu on their website. I ended up trying the duck confit, which was delicious. Duck cooked to perfection - meat just fell off the bone and was full of flavor. The sides hit the spot as well. They do have quite the variety so I'll likely be back next trip to try something different. read more
SO glad we visited Café Varenne on our trip. I loved the views from the patio, the coffee, and being able to have conversations and people-watch with good food. It's also within walking distance to Le Bon Marché if you are interested in shopping afterward. Very tourist-friendly while also popular with the locals, and we didn't need a reservation. They don't start serving food until after 11am (drinks only before then). We ordered the steak & frites and creme ravioli. If you're getting the ravioli, definitely get the small since it is very filling. Escargot was my favorite dish that we ordered. If you're looking for a nice cafe for people watching, I highly recommend Café Varenne. read more
1 year ago
Wonderful lunch near Bon Marché. Service was warm and efficient. Food classic bistro cuisine. Delicious steak tartare and fries. Prices on the slightly higher side, but it's the 7th in Paris! read more
4 months ago
9 months ago
2 years ago
We stopped in for lunch on a weekday without reservations and they immediately sat us. But within 15 minutes the place was packed! So, make reservations if possible. We enjoyed all the offerings in the menu and the items we opted for were quite tasty. The only issue was the chicken being too dry in their French Chicken entrée. The rest was excellent, including the petit cheese board. Their petit ravioli dish was INCREDIBLE! Very tasty and rich too! Service was great and they spoke adequate English, so ordering went perfectly smooth. Overall, it's a nice quaint French Café with very nice food. We can see why it's so popular. read more
6 months ago
This place is very popular with the locals and was quite packed when we came there for lunch. Service is friendly, like local neighborhood pub. We stumbled upon this place after visiting the hotel Invalides and making our way to Jaques Genin to pick up some of the best chocolates and caramels in the world. The place was packed and we waited about 15 minutes to get a table. There is an English menu so that was good. The duck confit was the best I had on any visit I've had in France. It's not touristy and a good place to stop for a bite read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I am not opposed to a place over run with Americans, as I am one of them! This restaurant had great reviews. It was simply one of the worst meals I have ever encountered. The portions were large, but the food did not have any flavor. The prices were twice as high as the place down the street. We quite possibly ordered the wrong food, we had French onion soup, beef tartar, and salmon tartar. The salmon was fishy, fortunately it did not make us sick. The service was good. I honestly would recommend that you pass on this restaurant and pop into an unknown place. read more
Parisians don't typically eat dinner until 8 or later. So,as an American this could get difficult. So we started poping in places for some wine,bread,meat,cheese. You know, lite plates to hold you over. These guys did a great job of killing my appetite but not too much. The house wine was better than what I usually drink at home. read more
This was our first restaurant dining experience during our recent trip to Paris. We were a family of four; two adults and two children ages 3 and 4. Our children are at the age where they can be a bit picky about what they eat, or perhaps just less adventurous than older children and adults often are. We arrived to the restaurant with umbrella strollers and very little knowledge of French language. We were warmly greeted, and our strollers were kept near the front doors by the coat rack. We sat indoors, and our waiter knew enough English to help us navigate the menu and forgive us for the very little French we knew. Our children requested chicken nuggets, which of course is not something you're likely to find outside of the USA. The waiter instead offered what seemed to be a thin sautéed or stewed chicken breast and a large plate of French fries. I'm pretty sure my kids sustained themselves on fries and croissants during our five days in Paris. :) The plates that my husband and I ordered weren't particularly memorable but we enjoyed them nonetheless. For dessert, we shared a pot de creme, which was a first for all but me. Now THAT was yummy. The staff adored my children once they showed off their best "au revoir"! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
We were looking for dinner around our hotel as it was ~33 celsius in Paris. We wanted somewhere close by. So we searched up on Yelp and Google, this place showed up as the place to go. We walked over and got to the restaurant. The maître d then saw us, decked out in a suit and tie (in 33 celsius weather mind you and he didn't break a sweat). He asked us in English how many and said, wait a few mins. And he was correct, it's only a few minutes after he cleaned up a table outside for my wife and I. Then he got us 2 sets of menu, French and English... thanks!!! My French is now non-existent. So we were seated shortly after. We peaked into our menu and ordered skirt steak with fries and salad, duck confit and chocolate cream. The mains came out shortly after. Oh man! It's flavourful yet not salty. This restaurant really has that French bistro flair: great service from the wait staff, super professional. The server who helped us was friendly and has a good sense of humour. Great atmosphere in a quiet street and I can see many people coming still as we were leaving. Highly recommended! read more
4 years ago
In a word, delicious! Every bit of it. The bread, the super fresh radishes, the butter! Loved the frites; perfectly cooked. The roasted chicken in jus was very good and the chicken Caesar was fantastic. Top it off with a perfectly velvety chocolate pot de creme. This is a place worthy of another visit or two while in Paris. Good idea to make a reservation, this place is busy. They squeezed us in but, next time I now know to call ahead. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Recommend for Americans! Lol Very freindly staffs. Magnager or the owner was very kind. We ordered Duck confit, Ribeye steak, Salmon tartar, Creame Ravioli and onion soup. Ingredients were fresh but Duck confit seems dry and salmon tartar was too raw for me. Food is ok. But the service is the best I had in Paris. They have an english menu too. I wil definitely visit here again! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
We enjoyed our appetizers of eggs with mayo, however the main dishes were not our favorite. We got the beef tartar and roasted chicken. Neither dish had much flavor to us. The side of French fries were just ok. I did enjoy the atmosphere and staff however. Would not eat here again with all the wonderful restaurant options in Paris. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Steak tartare was delicious, our waiter was awesome - great little place with street side dining read more
4 years ago
Great food and friendly service! We will be back! The duck confit was so tender and one of my favorite dishes in Paris. We were so fortunate to walk up and get seated within 10 minutes. read more
3 years ago
Café Varenne is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Paris. After living here for about 5 months, it's hard to find a dining experience as good as Café Varenne. The food is amazing and the traditional French bistro atmosphere is fantastic. The service is exceptional and the entire staff is respectful, energetic, and pleasant to be around. Our waiter was wonderful and the duck and lamb shoulder we ordered were so tasty. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough!! read more
4 years ago
Ina said to go, so I went. She recommended the warm goat cheese salad and I'd love to return for that in the future but I only had the chance to go for breakfast. It was the perfect, yet basic, European/French breakfast. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Service was nice but the server took a really long time to get things we asked during the meal such as more water and an extra plate for our child. He never brought her utensils so I reused a tiny escargot fork for her. Even seeing that he still didn't bring her utensils. Anyhow, the duck was dry but the sauce was good. Although the side salad was basic, the vinegarette made it good. the gnocchi was not very fluffy, on the dense side. The tomato sauce for the gnocchi was delicious. The escargot was over done so they were a bit dried out and chewy instead of delicate. The terrine was good though nothing spectacular to go out of the way for. Prices are reasonable. If you are in the neighborhood by le bon marche I'd say stop by but don't go out of your way to come here. read more
4 years ago
We visited this cafe based on other reviews, and it lived up to our expectations. We had an evening time slot at the Musee d'Orsay so we went before for dinner, around 5:30pm(gasp! I know, so early) so, it wasn't busy. We were seated, placed a drink order, then the food; the radish toast, a chicken dish and the goat cheese salad, all were delicious! Overall, great service, classic dishes done well! read more
4 years ago
Food is pretty good here and reasonable price. However, service was just okay probably they are not dependent on gratuity. read more
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Musée d'Orsay, 7ème
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