Chez Barbara

This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

I was there in 2021 and the food was very good, though the salad stuff on the main course was…read moresuperfluous, if they still serve that way. However, the eggs cocotte with foie gras was divine! This fall (2026), I shall return to Paris and that dish is on my hit list for sure. In fact, I may order 2! Service was very personable. Small place but the largest table had 6 locals who livened up the joint. Americans planning to be in Paris Sept 28-30 hit me up we'll meet for din din. Zig

1.3 km•Malesherbes/Villiers, 17ème

Onion Soup

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Le P'tit Canon

4.3(37 reviews)

It was our kast night in Paris and we were determined to find a good Parisian meal despite the late…read morehour. We found Le P'tit and when we inquired if they would serve us they said yes if we ordered immediately. It was a few minutes after ten. We ordered at the bar then were seated at our tables. The waitstaff were incredibly nice. They brought whatever we needed including ketchup which, despite being American, we didn't want or need. :) The food was delicious. I had an almost perfect poached egg -just a little too cooked. They had a fair amount of vegetarian options for the person in our party to get a decent meal: eggs, salad and beignets de mozzarella, which I hate to burst your bubble in advance, is a very French and more appealing way to say Mozzarella sticks. They were still good for the record. Perhaps everyone should call them that and aim for that level of taste. Fried just right and a fair amount of cheese. I ordered the duck legs-no complaints there. It was tender and the side of potatoes weren't the top of my list for the evening but there was more than enough of them to share with others. The chocolate fondant was voted best dessert by the table. It won no contest. I'm glad we stopped in for an authentic food experience.

Got ignored for not speaking French right off the bat and given major attitude when not ordering…read morewine with a cheese plate... This place was okay, located in the Paris area yet somehow not very accommodating to tourists? So weird. Anyways, my friend and I came in here after a day of traveling and were starving. We wanted something light and decided to try the cheese that everyone talks about, and it was pretty decent. The prices were a bit wild (like everything else in Paris), but I guess that's what we get for stopping into the first place we saw on the street. The menu is pretty eclectic, so don't expect to stop in here with children and be able to get a grilled cheese and fries, it's more of that stuff that people in America eat when they come into some wealth and acquire a new money accent (you know the type).

1.7 km•Batignolles, 17ème

Pork pate with pickles

Mozarella sticks

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Chocolate Fondant with vanilla ice cream -the best dessert!!

L'atelier des Batignolles

5.0(4 reviews)

A gem! We ended up here after the other restaurant our Airbnb host had recommended was fully booked…read moreand advised us to go here instead. We booked over the phone while on the Bateaux Mouches river tour as we were tired and hungry after a day of sightseeing and we wanted a neighborhood bistro for great unpretentious food where we could stagger back to our beds around the corner after. It was late when we arrived but the bistro was still bustling, our server was super friendly and the food came super fast, which was great as we were ravenous by then! We ordered what was probably one of the cheapest bottles of red wine on the menu but it was so much better than anything we pay twice the price for at home... because hey we're in France, right? Excellent food, friendly people, great service - couldn't ask for more, go there! Side note: walking past next day on way to the metro we were in need of a bathroom and the barman was so nice to let me use theirs even tho I'd just walked in off the street: I made sure after to thank him for the amazing dinner night before so he knew I'd been a customer and most important, the loos were nice and clean (again not the standard in much of Paris!) which was great as you know what they say about clean toilets = a clean kitchen!

Great little Parisian bistro off the beaten path but still just around the corner of Montmartre…read more Ordered the plat du jour, and the dory as well as a salmon salad to start off. My boyfriend is a fish fanatic and loved every bit of the dory. My tajine was amazing as well! Best salmon salad I've ever tasted, the mango actually works super well with it too which surprised us! Great friendly atmosphere, we event chatted with tables next to us and our waitress always came to check on us to make sure we were well looked after!! Would highly recommend!

0.9 km•Malesherbes/Villiers, 8ème

The outdoor patio.

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Looking out the front door.

Comptoir Malesherbes

4.5(4 reviews)

I came here for a business lunch, invited by a local. It was an impeccable experience. Beautiful…read moreinterior. A very high quality take on traditional French flare. Impeccable, friendly, respectful service (including to foreigners). The place appears to be popular both with locals and with tourists, and English language menus are available. The steak was to die for. And the chicken with mashed potatoes was no different. The desserts are very inviting, as well. I can't imagine being disappointed at a place like this. If you are visiting Paris and want a typical French experience this place is a must!

Very limited menu, at least when I sat down at 6pm on a Wednesday. Decent burger and good fries…read morethough. I didn't try anything from the bar, as I was on antibiotics. Too bad, as it was happy hour.

1.4 km•Malesherbes/Villiers, 17ème

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Lots of sun

Le Bistrot des Vignes

3.8(61 reviews)

It was nice this restaurant was open because many restaurants were closed Sunday evening. They had…read morea prix fixe menu that included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I think it was 30 euro per person. The menu was written on a chalk board so I believe it changes daily. Our waiter kindly translated it into English for us. My husband and I ordered a salad with smoked duck, veal with potatoes, and creme brûlée. I thought everything was good. My only complaint was my creme brûlée was burned, which gave it an acrid taste.

My friends and I came here for dinner after visiting a pal who lived in the area. All the narrow…read morecobblestone-lined streets were full of restaurants and shops. It was hard to choose a place, but we went with this spacious, open-aired restaurant, basking in the glow of the setting sun. I opted for their Steak Frites, which was already butterflied on the plate. It was tender, but rather light on flavor, which I've noticed to be the standard French fare. A huge dose of fresh cracked pepper was in order, and on the creamy shallot sauce as well. The thick wedge fries were quite good, but I never turn away a fried potato. My friend's brioche toast and my creme brûlée were nice, sweet endings to the meal. Overall it was a good dinner, with very attentive service by the 2 waiters, as we were one of the few patrons on a weeknight.

0.4 km•8ème, Avenue Montaigne/Faubourg St-Honoré

Le Bistrot des Vignes

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Le Bistrot des Vignes

Baroche

4.2(239 reviews)

Amazing breakfast at Baroche. Definitely have so many choices but we are staying just around the…read morecorner and they were highly recommended. The dining area is rustic and comfortable and very homey . There staff were all do very friendly and spoke english as well. I ordered an omelette with just cheese and hubby ordered fried eggs with bacon. Both of us also ordered a fresh baked croissant . Oh my gosh the croissants were like little soft pillows and tasted amazing . I could eat them all day. My omelette was amazing and hubby loved his eggs. Enjoyed our food immensely.

We came here for just four little plates to share among three of us. Wow! The flavors were amazing…read moreand great cocktails too. I'm shocked this place is not packed full of people, the ambiance is very nice. We did come at 16:45 so maybe that's why they were not packed.

0.8 km•Champs-Elysées, 17ème

Inside

Black Angus Burger

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Le Hide

4.5(273 reviews)

Best dinner we had while visiting Paris! The appetizer and entree selections were delicious and…read morebeautifully presented! Reservations are a MUST since LeHide is a very small, intimate restaurant!

I was perusing the menu online and decided to make a reservation at this cozy little restaurant…read more The food was amazing and I left happy! I got the foie gras with poached pear and was not expecting an enormous piece of foie gras! I also two plates; the scallops and the duck since I love both and couldn't choose one over the other. I also got the orange crème brulée. All of the food was very flavorful and filling. The staff was also very attentive and kind. This is a great place for dinner!

0.3 km•8ème, Avenue Montaigne/Faubourg St-Honoré

Inside

Open crawfish ravioli in lobster bisque

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Le Sens Unique

4.5(102 reviews)

We stopped at the restaurant for dinner. Great ambiance, you definitely know you are visiting an…read moreold restaurant in Europe. We skipped wines (expensive). We all got French onion soup to begin with - it was good, a bit overloaded on cheese though to my liking. But the liquid itself was tasty. I had duck confit as my main course, and it was delicious. My colleague got steak tartar as his main course. The steak tartar came pre-mixed, and one of the ingredients was ... wait for it... ketchup. Yep, ketchup. I had a taste and it was really, really, really bad. I don't know whose wild idea was that, but this completely ruined the dish. Honestly, if this would be my order, this would be a 3 or maybe even two star review. Good service. No recommendation here. It is Paris. There are other choices.

Probably one of the best dinners I've had in Paris. Bistros are a dime a dozen and not all are…read morebuilt the same. I wouldn't classify Le Sens exactly a bistro but it was one of those hole in the wall spots where you see is packed. Reason because, the service is fantastic and food amazing. Each dish was delightful and special. Would go back in a heartbeat.

1.2 km•Europe/Miromesnil, 8ème

Interior

Poelee Gambas

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Vanilla crème brûlée

Maison Bès

4.5(28 reviews)

Went back 3 years later and the owner remembered me. Possibly because the name of the restaurant is…read moremy initials. She was just as charming as before, if not more so. We started with the tomato and mozzarella salad, which was enough to share. The sea bream and swordfish were both excellent main courses. Nice selection of wines by the glass. We took a pass on dessert, but had we known how delicious Berthillon ice cream is, we would have forced ourselves. Alas, we were able to have it after visiting Notre Dame.

Good food and amazing service. Amazing ambiance and love the art and little restaurant scene.read more

1.2 km•Malesherbes/Villiers, 8ème

Menu - generally similar to most French menus

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Fillet of Sea Bass

Le Coin du Rocher

4.3(33 reviews)

Way more locals than tourists; lunchtime was abuzz with French banter. A nice walk through the…read moreneighborhood to get to this corner bistro, if you need a bite to eat after visiting the Musée Jacquemart-André. This was exactly the type of local scene I was hoping for. Assiette de Pomme de Terre, St Nectaire Fondu: It reminded me of raclette, but without all the work of melting the cheese yourself. Tender slices of potato generously covered in a cheese with a lot of personality. I could easily make a meal of just this, but then I'd miss all the other great dishes. Confit de Canard: The skin was perfectly crispy. The meat underneath was so tender and so rich. The potato chunks on the side were also nice and crispy, with a little softness inside. I've ate a lot of duck confit in my day and this ranks towards the high end. Tartare de Boeuf: A classic. All the right ingredients mixed perfectly. The beef itself was fresh and tender. The fries on the side helped at a hearty crunch to the dish. I was quite satisfied! Créme Brûlée á la Vanille: Indulgently creamy underneath and crackling crispy sugar on top. Just what I was hoping for.

Didn't get to eat here as the restaurant was fully booked all evening. The reason for the 4 stars…read morehere is because after he told us they were booked and we left, he went out of his way to come outside after us and apologize for the fact he couldn't seat us. It was genuine, and any place that takes service that seriously is worth a second shot.