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    Chez Julien

    3.3 (116 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Croque monsieur
    Maxine K.

    We stumbled on this place because we were so hungry. Unfortunately it did not live up to expectations. We both got a croque monsieur which was overpriced! It did taste fine but not for the price. The ambiance was nice and so was the staff but that is the most that can be said for this restaurant. We did not try other dishes.

    Samir K.

    Curious about the bad reviews here, as everything was really nice and the service was great! We went in at a little bit of a weird time, and just got drinks and appetizers. We got pommes frites (of course), and a delicious burratta/egg dish. This was so good, we actually got it twice! The drinks there were also delicious. This place is in a very cool area, and not super touristy. The staff spoke pretty good English and it was very clean inside. Definitely recommend.

    The food, the ambiance, the service were phenomenal. It's just a quintisential Parisian experience by the river! Especially if you do it during the opening ceremony of the Olympics !!! Even a simple salad bursts with freshness really brightens and wake up the greens when done the way it is here. The escargot had an intense depth of flavor with garlic and herbs, married with the butter on bread! The meal was just perfect, and it's SERIOUSLY all because of the bubbly gorgeous half American half French server Salomé !!! I basically came in that day to Paris and was a little overwhelmed. I asked for her recommendations and she just took over and asked me a couple of questions and suggested what my meal should be. She even suggested one of the best wines to compliment my meal !!! Incredible person and personality! I hope she reads this, cause I cant thank her enough. I will be recommending this place to all my friends and family in Paris and those traveling to Paris.

    Max B.

    Ok let me just start off with the non-existent service that occurred, not only to myself, but the whole rapidly growing space and the one lone woman who hadn't seen service is ages. Ok let's start there, they were accommodating to my dogs joining me, but less hospitable than other restaurants, seeing them more of a task than a joy, bad vibes you know? (In paris they largely love dogs and they're allowed everywhere with some very rare exceptions). So see this woman to the left of me like she's, French, and she's patiently waiting, but yet I can sense a bit of wtf. So time goes by, too much time.... No service comes for forever until I got up and needed to speak to the manager. The manager slowly came over after what the hostess seemed to almost taking personal calls during work. He says "is everything alright", to which I responded, "absolutely not" and basically how I explained how our section hadn't been helped and than I pointed to all the people, as the original woman who was sitting there grinning ear to ear lol. I was highly disappointed at this point, I don't really care about me in these situations, I know how to get good service on my own, thanks Dad!! But for the other people I pulled out one of my oldest lines to get a restaurant in shape or at least service, "Michelin, sent me here, now what can we do about this situation?" Or Gazat in the states either worked depending on importance lol. There's no way to verify it either and as Shakespeare once said, "we all are actors and the world is a stage", so I feel no guilt driving this restaurant just because it's what should have happened. The sections issues disappeared after my comment of course. The food was at best average but very expensive for average, the steak was in blue which is bloody when I wanted it medium rare and I found the truffles added absolutely nothing but price to the dish which was already subpar compared to the competition around it. French Ok, permettez-moi de commencer par le service inexistant qui s'est produit, non seulement pour moi, mais pour tout l'espace en croissance rapide et la seule femme qui n'avait pas vu le service depuis des lustres. Ok commençons par là, ils étaient accommodants pour que mes chiens me rejoignent, mais moins hospitaliers que d'autres restaurants, les voyant plus une tâche qu'une joie, de mauvaises vibrations vous savez? (A Paris, ils aiment beaucoup les chiens et ils sont autorisés partout avec de très rares exceptions). Alors voyez cette femme à ma gauche comme si elle était française, et elle attend patiemment, mais pourtant je peux sentir un peu de wtf. Alors le temps passe, trop de temps.... Aucun service ne vient pour toujours jusqu'à ce que je me lève et que j'aie besoin de parler au responsable. Le directeur est lentement venu après ce que l'hôtesse semblait presque prendre des appels personnels pendant le travail. Il dit "tout va bien", ce à quoi j'ai répondu, "absolument pas" et en gros comment j'ai expliqué comment notre section n'avait pas été aidée et que j'ai pointé du doigt tout le monde, comme la femme d'origine qui était assise là en souriant à l'oreille oreille lol. J'ai été très déçu à ce stade, je ne me soucie pas vraiment de moi dans ces situations, je sais comment obtenir un bon service par moi-même, merci papa !! Mais pour les autres, j'ai sorti une de mes plus anciennes lignes pour remettre un restaurant en forme ou au moins un service, "Michelin, m'a envoyé ici, maintenant que pouvons-nous faire face à cette situation?" Ou Gazat dans les états soit fonctionnait selon l'importance lol. Il n'y a aucun moyen de le vérifier non plus et comme Shakespeare l'a dit un jour, "nous sommes tous des acteurs et le monde est une scène", donc je ne ressens aucune culpabilité à conduire ce restaurant simplement parce que c'est ce qui aurait dû arriver. Les problèmes de sections ont disparu après mon commentaire bien sûr. La nourriture était au mieux moyenne mais très chère pour la moyenne, le steak était en bleu ce qui est sanglant quand je le voulais moyennement rare et j'ai trouvé que les truffes n'ajoutaient absolument rien d'autre que le prix du plat qui était déjà inférieur à la concurrence qui l'entourait.

    Noesh H.

    This was by far my favorite restaurant in Paris! The food was incredible and the customer service was out of this world. I am so impressed and grateful for such hardworking people who had waited on us. They were extremely kind and made sure we were well taken care of - every minute. The vibe was romantic and peaceful. The whole style of the restaurant was classy yet simple. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're ready to spend a couple of big bucks!

    Burrata App--best thing EVER
    C R.

    One of the best places I ate at in France. The only con is that it is more expensive than most restaurants. But the food was soooo good. Service was normal and nothing great or horrible. Nothing we ordered tasted bad. See the pictures of all the great stuff. Pretty area and great to sit and enjoy a nice dinner. The truffle mashed were so good too that came with Dover sole. Must have the burrata!

    Scallops

    Horrible experience. Beautiful place, bad food and extremely over-priced. Nothing was good in this restaurant. No flavor, no nothing. Beautiful presentation, no question on that. Waiting time, EXTREMELY long.

    Creme Brûlée by candlelight

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    Absolutely amazing! The food was absolutely fantastic, service was great and the ambiance at the restaurant was great!

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    Food was fantastic, although the en pointe steak was medium well at best. We must've looked American. Would return!

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    Our service was amazing! The food was fresh and delicious! Reservations are recommended. 5/5 stars!

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    We had chateaubriand and scallops for dinner, escargot and foie gras appetizers, then finished with creme brûlée and chocolate cake.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(556 reviews)
    1.0 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most…read morecomforting and delicious food that I enjoyed in Paris. On the other hand, it made me realize that my mother was a terrible cook. Bistro des Augustins is a small, cozy venue offering both indoor seating and terrace seating near Pont Neuf. It serves a small number of curated dishes, including a wonderfully traditional Bistro Gratin in a homey ceramic dish served piping hot with a brown crispy cheesy top, herbs, spices and chicken. You can also get it with salmon. My brothers and I only saw my mother use our gas range to light her cigarettes, sanitize needles to remove our splinters, and make s'mores during the summer months when she couldn't muster the energy to take us 'outside camping.' I mean, all she had to do was borrow a cookbook, which I'm sure were readily available from maybe a neighbor or in any local bookstore or the public library. How hard is that? I was the only kid who brought a can of tuna and his own monogrammed can opener to school every day. Every day. And mom convinced me that the tuna holster she got me for my birthday was cool and hip. I was a naive mercury-filled fool, although I did become a very fast runner in junior high school because of the tuna holster. The interior décor of Bistro des Augustins is informal and vintage bistro style - wooden tables, traditional chalkboard menus, and soft lighting - creating a relaxed and comfy ambiance. My eyes have been opened to what's possible. Thank you Bistro des Augustins for expanding my culinary horizons. Five stars.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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    Assiette de saumon fumé

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    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(697 reviews)
    0.9 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
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    My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

    Expected to get a very, I dunno, Parisian experience so to speak. After eating at random…read morepatisseries, boulangeries and the gimmicky dinner at Moulin Rouge, it was nice to have a just regular meal at a French Bistro. It was a cute little spot with plenty of seating and a small bar right up front. The problem was that it's so cramped in there. They fully pack that place pretty tight in there. While they take walk-ins, they were so busy that had we not had a reservations we likely wouldn't have gotten a table in a reasonable timeframe. I think we waited about 15-20 minutes outside until our table was ready. As for service, while they weren't exactly rude, they for sure weren't exactly friendly either. This was also a spot that didn't cater too much to tourists by having English on the menu. I don't fault them for that though, it's their country. I would recommend having a translator app at the ready though with French downloaded. As for the food it was a bit of a letdown for me. We had a number of items to share with each other. Without having reliable signal in Paris, it was hard to use the translator app so I'll do my best with the foods. We ordered a ratatouille (don't think it was a traditional one though), a shrimp dish, white sauce pasta, escargot, duck breast and the chocolate mousse. The ratatouille was OK but was just like a roughly chopped cooked vegetable dish. The shrimp dish was fine as well but nothing standoutish. Our favorite dish was my friend's white sauce pasta; it was flavorful, rich and decadent but somehow not overpowering. The escargot, as expected was not good for me, but "When in Rome" (or Paris haha). It was just a weird chewy Thing that just tasted like oil and garlic with whatever herbs they used. I especially was off put by the little grains of sand or broken shell that was a part of each bite. The duck breast was a little bland if not for the sauce and it was also a tad tough as well. I will say the chocolate mousse was super rich and sweet; I couldn't eat that whole order by myself but it's nice to share for a little end of meal treat.

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(294 reviews)
    1.1 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
    €€€

    Food is awesome, love their signature beef dish, too bad our stomach is too small, food is very…read moregood, service is good too ~ love this place!

    Maybe my timing was off? I didn't enjoy dining here as much as I hoped…read more I reserved and had New Year's Eve dinner at Chez Ferdinand Christine. I could only get the 8:30pm seating. When I arrived, there was a rustic table in the entry room where I was seated. I ordered an entrée of mini mushroom raviolis in truffle sauce, a plat of scallops over orzo which had chorizo chunks and a dessert of frozen Grand Marnier soufflé. The portions were generous. I enjoyed the mini mushroom raviolis and delicious Grand Marnier soufflé. The plat was somewhat odd because the chorizo chunks were really strong flavored which overpowered the scallops. I ate one chorizo chunk and pushed the rest aside. The scallops were cooked perfectly but not seasoned. The service was gruff/quite brief with dishes dropped by assistants. My biggest complaint was the stressful ambiance during the meal. It was freezing outside. The door constantly opened and new patrons came in hovering over diners in my room. Luckily I was not closer to the door and didn't have anyone over me. For ~170 Euros, the food was good but the experience was not.

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    Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

    Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

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    Le Potager du Père Thierry - Duck breast

    Le Potager du Père Thierry

    4.6(504 reviews)
    3.5 kmMontmartre, 18ème
    €€

    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.

    While walking around Montmartre we stumbled upon this cafe as it was the only place that had a…read moretable free. We really lucked out. This was one of the best meals we had in Paris. Like others have said, it's super small inside, so you'll get to know your neighbors really well. But your attention will be more focused on the food they bring out. I had the lamb with thyme sauce and my wife had the confit duck leg. Don't be afraid to pick the sauce of the day over the regular honey sauce. The sauce of the day on the day we went was a blackberry sauce which was crazy good. With a bottle of wine at 24 euros and both entrees under 20 euros, you couldn't really beat a meal of that quality in many places around Paris for that price. It was only after I ate at Le Potager did I see it had a bunch of great reviews on Yelp. It's definitely earned all those stars.

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    Chez Julien - french - Updated May 2026

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