I'm surprised at the little ratings as its a very popular destination! This place screams seafood!…read moreWe got the cooked / raw dish and pretty much destroyed it all The portions are insane, if you like clams / mussels like I do, you need to come here. Foods really delicious my brother ordered the beef but I would stick to the seafood items. Service is great as french restaurants always people running around like maniacs We literally almost ordered the whole menu and nothing was a miss. Our party of 11 came for my birthday and they even sang the birthday song in a few languages haha A memorable experience for sure! Thanks

It was absolutely delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. Next time in Paris we will return…read morethere.

On a whim we stopped by and were able to get a seat inside. Cozy atmosphere with a jumping outside…read morevibe. The menu had a healthy variety or raw oysters. I settled on the Hal's crab and hubby had the Langoustine Ravioli, which was supposed to be a sharing size. The crab was cold but visually pleasing. There was not much seasoning so the mayo dipping sauce made for a bland tasting dish for me. Hubby enjoyed his Ravioli but the three small pieces did not really seem like a sharing size. Overall nice Paris experience but I definitely left there and ordered some takeout to fill in my empty space.

We were craving seafood after many brasserie (meat forward) suppers this week. We made a…read morereservation on the fly at L'îlot and were rewarded handsomely. We ordered the seafood tower (whole stone crab, langostine, 6 oysters (3 local varieties), tiny fried shrimp in a cup, ten or so whelks. We also had the shrimp roll, a delectable sea bass ceviche, a bowl of tiny mussels in curry broth that was just SO delicious and a whole pan fried sea bream atop a thin cushion of pea purée and topped with red cabbage & carrot. Everything was superb and our server was swift and smiling throughout the evening. The restaurant itself is small & charming with a simple rustic feel. We felt it was undiscovered but it's likely it was just a slow night on a drizzly evening. I'd certainly recommend a visit!

Great good , excellent service! We had wonderful night !…read moreHopefully we can be back one day !

We had dinner there back in late June. The seafood is so fresh that it melts in your mouth. Take…read moreyour time and savor the oysters, muscles, lobster, and prawns. A true gem in Paris.

If you are going to Paris try this restaurant. It is really good and recommended…read more Portuguese style. Really delicious. Fairly price enough for the whole family. Definitely recommended.

Cod was overlooked and rubbery. Mussels lacked any discernible flavour; same as the cod which fad…read moreno seasoning at all, just the char from the grill. Frites were cold--seriously no warmth to them at all. The roasted potato was and cod were drenched in oil. The green beans were the best thing about the meal, because they were simply plain old steamed green beans. Service was entirely slow and unresponsive. Placing my fork and knife as an x on my plate the waiter shrugged his shoulders and walked away. This was honestly shit food.

A restaurant I visit every time I'm in Paris. I love it, and my friends love it too…read more Fresh ingredients, oysters infused with the sea breeze of Marseille--this is a feast depicted in many Chinese literary works. Six years have passed, and time has left its marks upon us. I hope every year when we come to Paris, we can continue enjoying such wonderful food. This time, I've brought special delicacies from China as a tribute to the cuisine here.

Fresh is an understatement!!! The seafood was amazing oysters meaty and juicy! We had the seafood…read moretower and everything was delicious; I definitely recommend his restaurant to anyone in the area. It's a hangout for the locals and one visit you know why. Lovely family and great service

Had the oysters since that's what they are known for, but they weren't served ice cold as I…read morewould've expected and preferred. There was a smattering of ice on the tray but certainly not enough to keep the oysters cold. That said, perhaps this is how the French serve them. These were the only whelk of the trip that had sand in them. And, service was underwhelming. I think a party seated after us was served drinks first and I had to walk to the bar to ask for my check. There, I was ignored until I said something. Then, I asked if I should pay at the bar and they replied, "If you want." They clearly were not ashamed that I was compelled to seek out my check on foot. It was just poor service for a $$$ place. Though, the fois gras pate and smoked scallops were quite good. There are so many other great seafood places in Paris; I wouldn't recommend this one.

Sign on the door says place opens at 12. Went around 12 and waiter told me (with an attitude) to…read morecome back in 20 minutes. What's the point of having a sign if you're just going to open at whichever hour you felt like today. Sad because I planned to visit this place during a short stay and now wouldn't be able to squeeze in.

A friend was just asking about Paris suggestions, and knowing he's a seafood lover, I suggested…read moreL'ecailler du Bistrot Paris. A few years back my partner and I hosted a family gathering here, and decided to scope it out ourselves first. The dozen oysters were 'superbe' and paved the way for a truly outrageously scrumptious fruits-de-mer plateau, accompanied by a delightful house white. Suffice to say, our group of gourmandes were overwhelmed by the fine food, drink and service. Magnifique!

What a lovely find that was literally around the corner from our hotel. If you want great fresh…read moreFrench seafood then this is the place to go. The menu changes based on what's fresh and in season. The smoked salmon starter was fantastic and I tried a fish I'd never had before and it was great. Well done. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because our coffee orders we're screwed up but overall this restaurant was fabulous.

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.

Made a reservation for Friday night at 8:30. It was so nice to grab a table at a quiet restaurant…read more It's small and intimate. Service is fantastic. Friendly. We spoke a little French. He spoke way more English. We made it work. Food and wine were perfect. We went in for moules frites (mussels and fries) and they were delicious. They serve them with baguettes. Perfect combo

We popped into this small restaurant for an early dinner. We tried the moules frites as well as…read morefish and chips. Both were tasty. The fried fish was incredibly flaky. We also tried the planche apero (combo of appetizers.) I really liked the gravelax de saumon which was a tasty fish spread. Services was fast and friendly.

Drafted in 2019, decided to post for future reference: This…read morewas my favorite farmer's market in Paris. Tons of fresh fish, meat (both raw and prepared), cheese, and many fruit stalls. I especially loved the prepared meat in the stall near the entrance (they have many prepared items to choose from--I ended up loving the duck foie gras and duck rillette). Also, people were helpful and willing to deal with my poor French :) As another reviewer mentioned, there aren't many (perhaps any) ready-to-way meals. But I wasn't looking for that, and I found the quality to be fantastic.

I always love to see the market when I'm traveling. It's might be the best way to get away from the…read moretourist crowd and get a more local feel to things. In the 12th Arrondissement is Marché d'Aligre which is a small market that has butcher shops, fish mongers, fruits and vegetables, and flowers. I'd recommend anyone in the area to check this place out, even for a short walkthrough.