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.

Delightful. Fantastic. Seriously, upsettingly good -- because I wish I could eat somewhere like…read morethis every day and sadly can't because Paris is a flight away. That said..,it's only one flight and I'd fly back in a heartbeat for their fries and tartare. Can't wait to come back! Merci beaucoup pour wonderful time and a meal I'll never forget!

Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

- friendly waitstaff who speak English - reasonable prices…read more - plenty of tables inside - good for groups as they have several large tables - short menu written on the wall (not to worry if you can't read French, the waiter explained it all to us in English) - great customer service! The waiter is so friendly!! - delicious Duck confit (confit de canard) - trilogy of crème brûlée was interesting!

The honor of review #24 for the year 2024 goes to L'escargot!…read more Me and my friend were staying in a nearby hotel and a quick google search gave me the name of this place. I wanted to try traditional French food and this place seemed to have really good reviews about it. We decided to stop by at the end of our day for some drinks and for me to enjoy duck confi. When we got there and asked for a food menu they informed us the kitchen had just closed. I was really disappointed we had just missed the service by 30 minutes but we decided to stay and order drinks anyways. After everything me and my friend had gone through to make our way to Paris the experience we had at L'escargot almost ALMOST made up for everything that had gone wrong. Me and my friend had a blast at this bar!! The bartenders spoke english and answered all our questions, they were extremely friendly and the drinks were cheap. The locals at this bar were so amazing as well. They did not speak fluent english but they did make an effort to speak to us and share their bar snacks with us. There was a group of locals celebrating a birthday party and they were dancing and were pulling people off their seats to dance with them. At one point in the night a group of other locals and tourist came in and the atmosphere in this bar got even more vibrant. Like I mentioned before the amazing experience we had in this bar almost made up for all the things that went wrong on our trip to Paris. When I go back and if I am in the area I would love to go back and have another great night like this. If you are in the area I would highly suggest you go just for the ambiance.

We visited the La Villette area twice and ate at Les Bancs Publics each time. The first time was…read morebased on the Yelp review for places in the area, the second because we loved it so much the first time. The restaurant changes their dishes and desserts every day, offering a fish of the day, a meat of the day, and a few other dishes. The entrecote or rumsteak options are always available. We all ate the lentils with grilled octopus at our first visits. Today, two of us had the entrecote and one had the tuna. We also each had a different desert (fraisier, plum tart, flan de coco) and did not leave a crumb behind on any of it. The team there is careful in sourcing their ingredients. This is a friendly place. Tourists and locals are welcomed just as warmly. The service is really fast and friendly. It is busy. You may want to make reservations if you are on a tight deadline.

Dropped in for a light lunch along the canal. Service was fast and quick to flip into English…read morewhere my French stopped helping me. The menu is on a chalk board- drink bottles are around the bar. A quick café to go from the bar is only 1€ - fancy that! Petite Dejuner is 6€ with a choice of options. Soups and Salads were very fresh with interesting flavors. The little cookie that comes with the cafe reminds me of Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa with Hard Marshmallows- and that's a good memory. The space is a bit small and too intimate at times for my midwestern farm sized body- but other than that- everything else is lovely.

Not the first name I would have picked for a restaurant, but it's got decently priced eats and…read moredrinks with attractive waitstaff. Packed with locals and very much a place to stay and chat all night if you want, though the seating isn't comfortable enough for that :-)

Perfect spot for a good fare and excellent service. The vibe is local cool and relaxed but the food…read moreand service is serious. The warm spring salad was Devine followed by a rare steak frites. The meat and the preparation was near perfect with a wonderful piece of beef floating toward me. Just wow. Happy hour made the beers more tasty. Will return. For sure. Whoops ordered the crepe brûlée. I'm staying

Initially, we were supposed to go to another cafe but found out that they were full with…read morereservations. We tried another place and they were closed. We were desperately looking for a place to eat and stumbled upon this place and it was the best idea to enter this cafe! They have a super chill dog that walks up to every table and checks up on you. Super friendly. We arrived right at happy hour so we got a couple quarter wine pitchers. We then ordered the tapas and wow. So good. The potatoes were probably my favorite. I think the combo of wine + the tapas were a good idea

We were looking for a place to have a late night dinner and were super lucky to find this…read morerestaurant. From the minute we walked in we were welcomed warmly and were happily surprised the bartender/hostess was willing to work with us on our poor French with her superb English. The ambiance is cozy with couches, locals, good music and a friendly dog to boot. We came late summer and with the windows open a refreshing breeze and the constant flow of foot traffic made for great people watching. The food was flavorful and everything we ordered was delicious. I wish we had discovered this spot sooner I highly recommend anyone in the area come check this place out at least for a drink you will not be disappointed, particularly if it's past 10 and your stomach is growling!

Excellent food, great atmosphere and the staff is very friendly and welcoming…read more Went here 2 evenings in a row, not because there is no other restaurants around, but simply because it was that good.

This place is worth the visit. The pizzas are delicious. I got the anchois au sel pizza (anchovies)…read moreand it was unbelievable. Anchovies and cured black olives. A salty experience to die for. My son likes pepperoni and got the Taleggio, a bit of a spicy sausage, and he loved it!! As with every restaurant in Paris, the wine and cocktails are on point. The waiter we had was very friendly and spoke decent English against my terrible French! We will definitely be back!

Lovely French restaurant! The food was super. French modern, comforting yet surprising…read more The service is fantastic! Spoke great English with confidence and ease. The decor eclectic and yet homely. Kind of like going for a dinner party at your cool friends house, who always finds the the best diamonds in the rough at the thrift store. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in the area.

This was my first meal in Paris and it was an excellent choice! The texture and flavors are…read moreamazing. I couldn't have asked for a better start to spending my meal times in Paris! If I were to live here, I'd try to come to this restaurant more often were I to be in the area.

Good quick lunch. Good service!…read more Try the cheese table was worth it! The waitress was friendl.

I know it's a steakhouse but duck confit I'm a sucker for it…read more The business menu is quite a bargain at 34€ Lie royale,duck foie gras,duck confit,cheese platter and 1/2 bottle of wine ! You cannot go wrong with this fixed menu at this price. Service was outstanding and friendly

We had an amazing meal here during our trip to Paris. Our French isn't great but the servers were…read morevery patient and gracious. The service was attentive and well timed. We ordered champagne as aperitifs and poisson tartare as an appetizer - it was fantastic. For our main dishes, the lamb was tender and very flavorful. The Thai-style beef was incredible and well prepared. The recommended wine paired perfectly. For dessert, we ordered espresso and the dessert board. Everything was delicious and new to us. An amazing way to explore French cuisine. A good price for a full French dinner on the town, including wine and other drinks. Can't wait to come back and visit!

Nice interior and friendly servers - no one even made fun of me when I accidentally said in my…read moremediocre French "I am a lamb" instead of "I would like the lamb"! The food was not the best though. I had the lamb stew - very tender and flavorful but unfortunately it was overly salty. My date had the wok linguini with shrimp. It was a combo of too salty and too sweet all in one - the shrimp were cooked perfectly though, so I'll give them that! This place could be great if they weren't so heavy handed with the sugar and salt. Could have just been an off night?