Speaking to a local at the next table, he was surprised that an American had found the place, which he described as quintessentially French. Everything was very good, including the braised (?) leeks with vinaigrette, and the country sausage entree, to the duck and pictured fish. Pierre was "gentil" (nice). Do not be in a hurry - this is slow food - cooked for you, and served in courses - not fast food. They had a nice cheese board selection, from which you could cut off whatever you like ( but we were too full to take advantage). No wine by the glass on the cartes de vin, but you could get it. read more

Chez Marcel - Fish in pumpkin sauce - French Near Me - Paris 06, 75

Perfect traditional Parisian fare with enjoyable staff. Appropriate recommendations and wine suggestions. It's 1920 all over again!

This restaurant is everything that you want.a French restaurant to be! The food, ambiance and service.

I've been involved in, either financially or as a patron, multiple restaurants and have traveled the world prioritizing one-of-a-kind dining experiences and this was a Top 5 overall experience. From the staff, through the ambience and clientele - this restaurant has an energy and vibe that's difficult to create and even harder to do in night in and night out. Other reviews seem to confirm what I experienced, so I can only assume the consistency is there - but the authenticity of the staff and the "this is what I'd consider my perfect local restaurant" (if I were so lucky to live here) leaves no doubt that what I experienced is the real deal - no facade - an almost perfect dining experience! The food was exceptional - artichoke appetizer was incredible, a sharable monster with a perfect preparation. The Coq Au Vin was some of the best I've ever had. The friendly introduction of wine (rose) upon walking into the door as well as the consistency of the service and the casual "we're here to eat, drink and enjoy life together" service from the staff put the experience into the stratosphere. I hope this place never changes, I will seek it out every time I'm in Paris, and I only hope it doesn't become such a destination for visitors that it makes it tough for the locals to enjoy what is obviously a restaurant that should be coveted by any regular - of which I can only assume there are many. read more

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OMG, so good! Got this recommendation from a friend who has traveled frequently to Paris and he was spot on. I had my hotel make a reservation a week in advance. Originally wanted to dine here Saturday night, but found it it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. So I made my reservation for Friday night. Chez Marcel is very close to the metro. We arrived a few minutes late, but no worry, table was waiting for us. Service was quick, professional and timely. I had confusion over the wine list and told our waiter what type of wine we liked. He suggested a particular wine and quickly we were drinking a great wine. My spouse asked me if if I asked the price before agreeing to the bottle, I said is the wine good, she agreed it was..the price turned out to be 50E, a good value IMO. We split two appetizers, snails and a special offered that night. Very good portions. I had the duck and my spouse had the daily fish special. The Duck was amazing, maybe the best I've ever had. We shared an amazing homemade dessert...the entire meal was a 10 out of 10. Place is small, but sound wasn't an issue. Bathroom is through the kitchen :-) We talked about coming back here for another Paris meal during our trip...so yes it was that good. Enjoy! read more

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The food is exceptional. The staff is wonderful and friendly. I highly recommend that next time you are in Paris, call a few days ahead and make a reservation at this tiny wonderful French restaurant. read more

Well above the average French restaurant. Food was top notch in every respect. Service was personal, and all staff checked in on everyone regularly. The restaurant is very personal and eclectic, never cramped. I would return to this restaurant even if it were out of my way. As a side note: call weeks in advance for a reservation, this restaurant is small and very popular. Don't miss out on one of the best places to eat in the city! Note for non-French speakers: They speak fluent English and not knowing French will not be an issue. read more

C'est magnifique! Wife and I dined at this Parisian jewel tonight, and will be back. Pierre and staff were welcoming and pleasant, patiently helping us interpret the menu. Small restaurant environment, but with a diverse menu. Started with artichokes in vinaigrette along with the pistachio sausage (with potatoes). All very good , but potatoes were a show stealer. Entrees of veal chop and filet au poivre. Wife said it was the best steak she's ever had. Meal accompanied by a delightful Cote D'or. Desserts of Mille feuille and a tart with pralines. Both were phenomenal. Had champagne (by the glass) and a wonderful 12-year-old Armagnac. Everything I could have asked for from a Parisian meal. Kudos to Pierre, and we will likely go back when we pass back through Paris. Bon appetit!! read more

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Chez Marcel was recommendended by the concierge at Hotel Le Six. It was just across the street from the hotel and we did appreciate the convenience that was afforded by the location. We were greeted by the owner who was lively and out spoken. It was clear he loved his restaurant and he loved his job. The owners enthusiasm is contrasted by his staffs who seemed way less interested in providing grand service. There were some standard dinnee options alongside nightly special. Per the usual in France there is a house wine that I denied, which confused our waitress. The food really is just above average by hair. Not much to remember or to gush about in a yelp review. Finally, the look of the shop is that of a quaint mom and pop shop. It is small and cozy with older appearing decor. Overall a solid place to dine that wont let you down, with reasonable prices. However, not good enough to be memorable or to demand a revisit in our next time in Paris. read more

Incredible small local restaurant, where the food is homemade and will leave you wanting. If the owner likes you plan on witnessing him play his hand made wood flute around this small but cosy place. You Must Must Must make reservations, if you want to get in. Don't forget to top off your meal with the pink almond pie. read more

Rude front staff, we didn't have a reservation and when we asked for a table - they practically told us to get out if didn't have a reservation. Parisians have moved on from the rudeness that they are known for - the old man at the front, probably the owner has not. Will not even bother coming back. read more

We went to this restaurant after a recommendation by friends. We had great food (escargot, chicken and pork chops were incredible) and met some nice people sitting next to us. We returned to the restaurant a few hours after dinner and had a couple more glasses of wine. read more

Marcel himself is about 85 now and went in for dinner last week. He's not really a chef but more a lover of the cuisine and opened the restaurant in 1919. We were on our honeymoon from Colorado and just so happened to rent the flat (400euro) just across the street. Every night around 11 we would return and walk right by the little "Chez Marcel". And every night i peaked in the split of the red curtains inside the doors. Each table was full and everyone was talking and the waiters were laughing. It seemed rich with homeyness and story telling. We had to go so we saved it for the last night. The hours read for breakfast and dinner. I can't remember the breakfast times but dinner was m-f 2130-2300. I thought dinner started at 7 (2100). So I walked in and the staff of about 8 was sitting down for a family dinner before the night. It was warm and filled with nacks of history. Pierre the manager, a high energy but gentle man came up excited to see me. "We start at 730" he smiled as if there would be a party. "Will you be back? Do you wish to make reservations?" Yes 730 I replied. Boom he wrote it down and gave me a salut as he went back to dinner and they all smiled. We returned promptly at 730pm the place was alive and spry just as we had seen it every other night. Pierre subdued us with his bold humor and wit. Everyone was very attuned to every need and not in an annoying fashion. We started with the chef's choice bird and the deer with house red wine. You can get a glass, a pitcher or a bottle. The pitcher is a wine bottle with extra glass filling the bottom. Our meal was brought out in the brass pots fresh off the stove. Amazing wine sauces. And the wine cellar was through a secret door at the end of the bar table. Homemade bread was amazing, kind of a sourdough which went well with the sauce. Great experience, we will be back for an anniversary. read more

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Excellent. Friendly. Food is superb. You pay a pretty penny but it is worth it for the quality, taste and friendly local neighbourhood atmosphere. read more

One of the best dining experiences of my life! I was visiting here during the summer and we stumbled onto this place by chance. They only seat by reservation only but luckly they had a table available for us. The waitress was absolutely attentive to our evening and our meal. She recommended what we should get and to order our meat "pink". I ordered the enterocot with potatoes and vegetables. It was was cooked to perfection and honestly it was the beat peice of steak I have ever had. I never eat the fat on the steak but I loved it on this steak. It was so complementing to the meat. Every bite was really amazing sometimes I had to close my eyes and just enjoy the tastes and flavors. It was unbelievably good. For dessert we had the almond tart which was very sweet and different. Overall one of the best dining experiences of my life. If you are ever in paris you MUST hit this place up. I will definitely be back. read more

Chez Marcel - Enterocot with potatoes and vegetables! - French Near Me - Paris 06, 75

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, classic traditional French menu. They also have daily specials to choose from. Seems like a place where the locals frequent. We had dinner last night (Wednesday) and ended up chatting with a couple of regulars. Quaint cozy place - make reservations or be prepared to wait. read more

Chez Marcel - Coq Au vin - French Near Me - Paris 06, 75

Update: came once more for our last Parisian meal. Great, as always!! We had: -entrecôte (comes with cheese sauce on the side) -beef with pepper sauce (plate of the day) -Mille-feuille -mint aperitif, on the house Always a pleasure and will never forget their amazing food, friendliness, and overall great culinary experience! A bientôt ! read more

Very nice small Restaurant. Very good and tasty Menu and very nice, relaxed Team. No Tourist Spot. We had a great evening and we will come back for sure! Thank you! Greetings, Harald. read more

This restaurant is so cozy and real feel of Paris. We sat outside. Amazing fresh food. Love Pierre! This restaurant is also almost 100 years old. In quiet neighbourhood. read more

Amazing, amazing meal here. Fantastic food. I had the wild boar in red wine sauce and the leeks in vinaigrette appetizer. Fantastic friendly servers, and wonderful French locals' type atmosphere read more

Our best dinner in Paris!!! If we had found it earlier we would have gone back multiple nights. Tiny place, fabulous people and glorious food. read more

The food was good. Charming ambiance (we ate outside next to lots of potted plants, and right next to another couple (essentially sharing a table). The prices were decent, but they charged 10 euro to share an entree which was unexpected. read more

Our friends recommended that we eat here while in Paris and I am so happy we did! If you have to eat one meal in Paris, you must eat here. Everything we ordered was phenomenal. The ambience is awesome and everyone who works there is very passionate about food. Our waiter Vincent was especially helpful with what to order and also shared a shot with us. I definitely will be back here when I go back to Paris. read more

We had such a delicious dinner here... pork carpaccio was amazing.. as was the veal chop and coq au vin. The owner is so charming and friendly. Favorite of the night was the Mille fuille! Will definitely go back and can't wait! read more

Lovely, very tiny and intimate dining experience across the street from Hotel Six. Super-friendly staff, excellent wine list and fresh ingredients make this a winner. Reservations are a must. read more

Our first evening in Paris, we were lucky enough to dine at Chez Marcel. The owner kindly made room for a table of two in its packed restaurant close to closing time. We had just rushed back from a night of shopping on Champs Élysées and climbing the Arc de Triomphe and were so lucky to get a table at this authentic French restaurant. We ordered a fish from the dinner specials menu, a light and flavorful mushroom salad, and the best coq au vin ever, all paired with a lovely white wine our server recommended. The bread & butter they served was also delicious!! If you get the chance, definitely come here for a meal, you won't regret it! read more

We came here while on our honeymoon. The owner/manager was incredibly friendly and we were treated very well by waitstaff (despite the fact that neither of us spoke much French). I would definitely recommend this place to anyone based on the hospitality alone. Good food too. read more

We walked about 15-20 minutes to this restaurant from our Hotel and when we arrived we were a bit concerned. The neighborhood is residential and we were across from a Hotel. They wanted us to sit inside, but we asked for outside and were seated promptly. Table is small and was on an angle due to the sidewalk, but these are our only issues. The staff and place are small. In fact, if you need to use the restroom you walk right thru the kitchen to the back and outside of the restaurant. It was funny seeing the 2 chefs slaving away. The menu is in French, but our server translated every single item as best she could. She thought one of the fish dishes was cuttle fish, but it was really bass.......The tartare appetizer was sublime, one of the best we've had. My wife got the bass and I got the coq au vin. Presentations were fantastic, mine came in a copper pot and was served table side. Great purple color, soft and tender. We lingered another hour sipping coffee with dessert and talking with other patrons. Just a fantastic experience and well priced, in the 100 euro range. read more

We ate at Chez Marcel last night with out Parisian friends. The evening was one of our highlights of our visit to Paris. The authentic food and cooking from the Lyon region of France was outstanding. The service and ambiance was great and a nice change from the tourist traps along the Champs Eleesey. Highly recommended. read more

Fantastic service, food and energy at the place. The escargots are some of Paris' best and the sole meunière is perfect. Save room for the self-serve cheese plate post-dinner and expect a welcome and goodbye kiss from the manager. read more

We were very pleased with our dinner - the food, service and ambience was outstanding. They accommodated a vegetarian entrée and the French people that surrounded us made us feel welcome. It was an amazing experience all around! read more

I will miss this restaurant when we return back home. The food and company is worth the miles traveled and I'll remember it forever, in hopes to return soon! The food is traditional French cuisine that only leaves you wanting more. Don't pass this place up, I know I won't even be able to find something close to this in NYC! read more

We came here on our first night in Paris, and it was a perfect start to our trip! A great french bistro experience. The service is warm and welcoming, and the food is delicious. The house wine was delicious and cheap. We sat outside and took our time and really enjoyed our evening here. Highly recommend! read more

First trip to Paris, second night, couldn't have asked for a better restaurant, better meal, better experience. We walked in and immediately recognized that this was not a "tourist French restaurant". Menu was in French, everyone spoke much more French than English and the patrons were locals and known regulars. We sat, he sat and translated and explained and suggested and we listened and ordered. He applauded ordering carafe of house wine, refused us when we ordered too much and gave us a path to a memorable dinner. Bread kept appearing, food was quick, hot and delightful and when he sat for the people at the next table, he prompted me to comment when they asked him about the dish I was eating. Same thing for dessert. A handshake and a kiss when we left and best hopes we would enjoy the rest of our stay in Paris. With treatment like this how could we not! read more

Fabulous! Charming little place with traditional menu prepared to perfection. Service spot on ..cant wait to return. Perfect wine to go with meal. read more