Excellent food and exceptional service. Had the pleasure of having Barbara herself serve my table and her pride in the restaurant is evident. I had the French Onion Soup and Cabbage Beef. Highly recommend as this delicious French cuisine is the best I experienced during my week long visit to Paris. Location is just a few minutes walk from Champs Elysees. Perfectly situated off the tourist area to give the authentic feel of a local neighborhood French restaurant, where locals enjoy excellent food and socializing. I will definitely return to this exquisite gem on my next visit to Paris. read more

Owner lovely! Guard Puppy "Blackie" was adorable and amazingly well trained. Food delicious. Authentic experience! Lots of locals which is a good sign! read more

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One block odd champs this hotel was winter were upgraded to a suite with a lovely garden view room was gigantic and comfortable read more

Chez Barbara - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Food was decent - nothing mind blowing but we enjoyed the meal and the service was pretty good. I got the beef tartare which they warned was raw so I imagine other folks have gotten it without knowing what it was. My partner got a madame croque with fries and some beer. He liked what he got. I also enjoy that in Paris that restaurants like this one put a lemon into your coke. Just gives it a nice twist. There weren't too many people here but a few sat down after we had started our meal. Nice quiet spot! read more

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Per the chef Barbara, this is medium well steak. Not only did it take 40 minutes for the food to be made (with most of the restaurant empty), it was extremely dry, rough, and I was unable to chew or swallow this meat. After telling her I was unhappy with my meal, she said it's my problem. Save your time and money and dine somewhere else. read more

Chez Barbara - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Here's the thing about Chez Barbara, unless you're a local or get there at a time when there is less than two tables, you may or may not be welcomed or served. Barbara is very overwhelmed, understaffed and exhausted. We were sent away twice. Once, we was because she couldn't serve all the tables and cook the food that were there already. Second was because she had other people potentially coming and we weren't going to be eating enough because she had to cook the food and serve and there were more than two tables. I, being stubborn, was determined to eat there because the menu seemed yummy, the reviews seemed good and it was two blocks from the hotel. The onion soup was bland. VERY. The escargot over cooked and bland. How you do either is a mystery. The Tartare was strange and okay. The melon and speck was not bad. The service was okay. I mean, she did have another table. But the universe was clearly trying to save us from wasting our money here and we didn't listen. Not the worst. But not the best. read more

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Great local place. I had pretty good duck here. My daughter got her escargot experience. Send like a nice local hangout.

I enjoyed this! It was our first stop in Paris. We shared the escargot and beef carpaccio, both were tasty! The burrata was so delicious and creamy. I liked the French onion soup as well. Overall, a great stop even though we were in between lunch and dinner. read more

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Stopped in for dinner. Was happy we did as the burratta salad was excellent and service was great. Barbara was a pleasure to chat with.

What a beautiful afternoon lunch! Being just arrived to Paris and with very little skill at the language the hostess helped us navigate the menu and made us feel relaxed and quite comfortable. The food was excellent, fresh and beautifully seasoned as was the dessert. In a quiet, well heeled part of town a modest distance away from the crowds around the Arc d'Triomphe we would gladly go back if we had more time. read more

We absolutely loved this restaurant! We traveled to Paris with our yorkie and were welcomed with open arms! Barbara who is Hungarian we enjoyed wonderful food and conversation with! Food was amazing perfect sized portions. Her restaurant is perfectly sized small groups of people perfect Parisian restaurant off the beaten path of the Champs! Bravo Barbara we love you! read more

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Enjoyed this little French bistro. It's exactly what you would picture stumbling across walking through the streets of Paris. There were indoor and outdoor seating options. It seemed as if the outdoor area was setup during covid times on the sidewalk, but they definitely sectioned it off and made it cute. The only downside with eating outside is people may be smoking nearby. Service was great. I was helped by Margeaux, she was super helpful, spoke English, paired wine with my dishes (by request), helped translate the menu and make choices. Escargot/Snails- 5/5- Delicious! Surprisingly, maybe my favorite dish. I originally ordered it more as a novelty, you have to try the escargot when in France, but I actually really enjoyed it. The green sauce was flavorful, snails were tender, getting to them was a little tricky, but fun. Cool photo op. Tartare was 4/5- Tartare was good, nothing out of this world, but a solid dish. Peppers gave it flavor. Wish it would have been fresher. French fries 5/5- french fries in France, are they just fries? Who knows, but they were delicious. Carpaccio 3/5- not as fresh/high quality as I would have liked it. Bread 5/5- All of the bread in France is just so good. They have it down. Salad 3/5 very plain, dressing was good but not great. Kind of soggy. read more

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Do not come here for the Croque Monseuir. It was the 1st recommended on yelp and it was way below sub par.

Awesome service and drinks!!! The atmosphere is great! Local favorite spot and a local favorite. read more

Chez Barbara - Awesome service, food and drinks... - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This is a hidden gem in the center of Paris. We had dinner there on a Saturday night and had the pleasure of being attended by the owner and chef Barbara herself. She took the time to explain every dish to us in excellent English.Everything that we ate was delicious and made on the spot( if in a hurry maybe this isn't the place for you): we had the scargots (2 orders)& the beef carpaccio as starter, then as main dish we had the beef bourguignon and duck confit( the best duck i' ve ever taste in my life, super crunchy on the outside and juicy inside) and as a dessert we order the crème brûlée . We accompanied the meal with a bottle of bordeax wine. We were surprised to see that the bill was only 88 euros after such a gourmet meal. We would recommend it to anyone looking to try traditional excellent french food at a great price with the best of the service. Thanks Chez Barbara!!! read more

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We were in the Parc Manceau area and looking for something for a family of four. Chez Barbara was just right! We finally got to try escargot, and the various items we tried suited everyone of us. We joked with the staff about us being early diners being Americans, and she was great touching base with us and taking care of us. The food was great, and the price was about what it was elsewhere. read more

Amazing food and service. Modern quintessential French dining experience. Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Very friendly. Don't hesitate to eat here. read more

Quaint French cafe tucked away off of world famous Champ Elysee... came due to Yelp ratings & was not disappointed. Had the beef tartare , beef borginois ( my poorest American spelling) and of course the crème brûlée . All were amazing & the crème brûlée leaves you absolutely speechless. If you do have the opportunity to dine here say Hi to Barbara the actual proprietor. read more

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Amazing meal!! Service was fabulous :) reasonably priced and cute restaurant. Will definitely be going back! read more

We had a wonderful local French dinner when we were here. My wife and I shared the escargot and mushroom soup. I ordered the beef bourguignon and BooBoo got the lunch special lasagna. I also got the local beer, 1664. For dessert, we shared the flan. The owner was really nice and we had wonder conversation about Armistice day and about the neighborhood. It was good to enjoy the evening with good talk and food. I usually like to dine and leave me alone. read more

I was looking for a quick and unpretentious place to grab dinner after a long day and found this little place with a great location and super friendly staff. The escargot was pretty good and the beef bourguignon was outstanding. read more

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Chez Barbara is awesome. Great French food. Off of the Champs Elysees tucked in a cozy side street. Barbara is fantastic. Fantastic setting. Great friends and Barbara's dog made it a hit read more

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Terrible! First time in Paris and this restaurant can't take a party of 10. I requested 2 tables of 5 to accommodate the lack of staff but said they can't take party and service time would be really long because they are understaff. Highly not recommended. read more

Pricing - reasonable. Atmosphere - casual, but great for a meet up with friends or dinner date. Very clean. Food - Woah! The food was absolutely delicious and filling. The salmon was cooked to perfection with crispy edges. The green beans were seasoned with soy sauce, but with the right amount. I did not have to use salt or pepper on anything. The mashed potatoes were well cooked & so was the steak. We requested the steak to be well done & they sure did deliver! The customer service was phenomenal & the lady was very attentive to anything we needed. read more

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Made it all the way from Orange County California to Paris. I had a great/great service very high-end clientele for reasonable price. Try the entrecôte Frite read more

Super cute and casual little streetfront restaurant serving a handful of French classics for surprisingly affordable prices. Everything was very well made and the service was very kind, with options in English and French. It's located a few minutes away from the Arc de Triomphe down a very cute street with lots of bars and cafes. read more

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Worse meal in Paris. Equivalent to a Denny's in the states. Mediocre all around. Regretted waisting an evening of my time in Paris at this restaurant. read more

If you visit Paris and stay in the area of Arc De Triomphe, this is the Must Try local Restaurant! The food is authentic French cuisine and not pricey. The owner is so friendly and welcoming that makes you feel you are dining in your friends home. Would recommend to anyone! read more

Chez Barbara - Snail, yummy! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We had dinner at this restaurant and Barbara really makes this experience. We had the escargot and the beef tartare, both of which were very French and very good. Our other dishes were solid too. However, what makes this a wonderful experience is interacting with Barbara. She is personable, funny and amicable. What a great place! read more

We came here around 9pm at night from a tiring day of touring in Versailles and Paris. We were looking for a small and authentically French restaurant and found Chez Barbara on Yelp. It's about a five minute walk from Champs-Elysées and kind of hidden, but we were immediately greeted from the friendly atmosphere and our welcoming server. Since it was getting very late, there were only a couple tables besides us. We were not a bit disappointed by the food. Everything was made deliciously and appropriately portioned. Our server remained engaging and friendly throughout our entire experience here. A definite recommend from me for a restaurant of authentic French cuisine. read more

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I absolutely adore Chez Barbara. The food is amazing and Barbara is so fun and personable. We felt like we were dining in her home.

I gave 1 star only because Barbara seems like a sweet person. That being said it was one of the worst dining experiences my wife and I have ever had. The food was barely passable - escargot with practically no sauce to dip your bread in, over cooked "fish and chips", lukewarm melon and prosciutto... Service was so slow at best ( at dinner time one person serving a whole cafe! ) , our order was simple and still not done correctly.... read more

Our first night in Paris and we chose well! Amazing food at this little place off the the path of the Champs Elysees! Wonderful Beef Bourguignon! read more

I ate there as it was close to my hotel and had some Decent reviews. However, the service was not up to par. They brought me a large water bottle and disappeared without a glass. Food "beef tartar" was blend and tasteless, French fries undercooked, salad did not look fresh-- no salt and pepper at the table-- very sloppy service--was disappointed to end my trip to Paris on such a low note. The best part of my dinner was the wine! This far from the French cuisine I had in mind. Do not recommend at all based n my experience - if you are looking for dinner, go somewhere else- forgot to mention that the glassware had funky odor to it-- god the wine masked that. Honestly, had a much better meal on Air France read more

Service was perfect! I didn't get her name but she was welcoming and most important patient with us. Food was delicious! The beer offered in menu were great and with 3 of us at the table was even better because we each got one and got to try the other. Don't plan to take any unfinished food to go as she explained, it's not customary for them to do this; only at the touristy places. But this didn't bother us because we got stay stay inside where it wasn't 30* outside, plus the wind chill. (Pictures enclosed are of my meal- Salade Perigourdine (duck breast and duck liver).) Merci! read more

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Food: 3.5/5.0 Service: 3.0/5.0 Value: 3.0/5.0 Decor: 3.0/5.0 Overall: 3.5/5.0 I'm not a big fan of steak in France (entrecote v. an American ribeye, anyone?) but the steak served here was okay. The onion soup was meh, slices of bread with cheese on onion soup. The service was very friendly but the poor lady (Barbara?) was literally on her own aside from the kitchen. I'd come back if I had to eat in the area but I thought the pre-existing reviews set my expectations too high. read more

What a nice find! We chanced upon this place on the way back to hotel Albert from arc de triumph. We were warmly greeted and despite my not knowing French besides a few basic words, we were able to helped to a table and helped with the menu. We got the special which was fish, beans, sweet potatoes, and mushroom soup. It was filling and a very healthy lunch. Prices were reasonable. When I am back in Paris I will be back here again. Thank you to our wonderful waitress for being so patient with us foreigners. read more

Chez Barbara - Mushroom soup I forgot to take a picture of my entree.... but it was delicious too. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Nice place, quiet and tasty food. Away from the main area which made it very nice but not a very long walk.

This little place is wonderful! The food is great and Barbara the owner is a most gracious and friendly. Chatting with her was the highlight of the evening. And if you're lucky you'll get to meet Manusz her beautiful dog! read more

We are spending 9 days in Paris and we have eaten at a number of restaurants but we chose to eat twice so far on this trip at Chez Barbara. The owner, the wait staff are excellent and really treat their guests to a wonderful experience! Take advantage if the specials, and get the wine suggestions as well. You will not be disappointed. It is off the beaten path on rue Washington about two blocks from the Champs Elysees. We might even eat here once more before we leave! Lunch is very busy, but you can get a good seat in the evening. A sure thing for a great meal. read more

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