Had some amazing French restaurants while in Paris, but this cute, casual place has them beat…read more Still dreaming of L'As du Fallafel and their perfectly crispy falafels and creamy hummus. The portions are generous and I recommend sharing a plate or pita with someone because it's a lot! Great place to stop by after a day of shopping. No wait for our party of 8 despite the very limited seating (they gave us two tables of four) because it was 3pm in the afternoon.

Incredible Service, incredible food. The nicest men waited on us perfectly…read more Food is yummy and authentic. Had the falafel wrap. Ohhh so delicious.

Jamie W and I definitely felt a need to change it up when it came to our meals in Paris. We knew we…read moreweren't relegated to bistros, brasseries, and boulangeries for our culinary choices, especially in a neighborhood as culturally diverse as Le Marais. That's what drew us to the fresh Israeli fare at this casual cafe. At around 7PM, the place was hopping because there were quite a few people not only dining but also waiting for takeout orders. We planted ourselves at the counter facing the busy prep area where the staff was assembling plates and pitas. We decided to share the 7,50€ Green Beans which looked to be quickly sautéed in lemon, garlic, and olive oil to a fresh, tasty snap (Photo 10). Jamie ordered the 13€ Golden Ratatouille, a healthy melange of eggplant, tomato, zucchini, carrot, and onion mixed in their house tomato sauce with a nice side of hard-boiled egg and tahini (Photo 8). Well, I thought one of us should try their specialty pita sandwiches, so I went with the 13€ Lamb Kebab. It was delicious with big lamb and beef meatballs peeking out of a nice fluffy pita stuffed with red onions and chopped cilantro, mint, and green onions. It was slathered liberally with tahini and their housemade spicy sauce (Photo 9). It was just the Middle Eastern meal we were hankering for. We can have escargots and croissants some other time. FOOD - 4 stars...big pita, saucy ratatouille AMBIANCE - 4 stars...kinda chaotic but comfortable SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty fast TOTAL - 4 stars...a fine Israeli option in Le Marais RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

Yes yes yes!!! What a FABULOUS restaurant. Super unassuming, exceptionally casual, absolute…read moreperfection. We had a big crew and got a variety items. Lots of pitas. The real star was the whole veggies. Everything was super fresh and we enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen work. The service was fine. As one expects in Paris. Not overly friendly but adequate and able to understand our english mixed with very poor french. I'm not sure Id cross town unless you have a craving, but if youre in the area, definitely stop in!

The BEST fallafel in all of France, family owned, very nice, delicious. No line- only the locals…read moreknow about it.

I went twice. The foood was pretty good but not prepared as requested. That's because they dont…read morereally are what the customer wants. They prepare it as they always do--no changes or modifications allowed. Prices are ok

Unbelievable. So good. I'm coming back here when I'm in Paris next! Everything about their food and…read morecustomer service was perfect.

The PERFECT drunk meal in Paris. Definitely recommend, the owner is personable and the cook got us…read moreour food within 5 minutes. On a narrow street where you can sit on the curb or take your food to go. 10/10.

A friend of mine told me I had to eat here while I was in Paris. I was a bit skeptical, because I…read moredidn't come here for Lebanese food. I am so glad we got to experience this place! We ordered a variety of traditional foods and shared, to get to try more of their options. I know when you're traveling in Paris, you only have a limited number of meals and you don't wanna waste one. This is worth it!

I never give one star but this place is beyond anything I have seen when it comes to service. I was…read moresitting with my back to their central way and suddenly a knife hit the back of my head coming at a high speed. My skull was definitely impacted. I suspect the waitress dropped the knife as she was passing behind my back. She was non-apologetic and extremely aggressive and rude. Arguing that she did not know where the knife was coming from?! This should not have been her first reaction. I have to assume that somehow she lost the knife from a plate. She kept arguing with me when I pointed out that she should have shown some concerns and simply apologize. She initially did not. Eventually she came to her senses and finally somehow gave a fake apology. We left the premises without eating anything. The atmosphere was dark and kind of depressed. I have to assume that the owner must have been away. Quand le chat n'est pas la, les Souris dansent.

If you need to go to a sit down restaurant, you must go here! Best Lebanese food I've had! Get the…read moremixed array of food and it will be more than enough to have leftovers. My significant other and I had a fabulous time with one of the best dinners. The server was friendly and fun. He was quirky and had great jokes. The owner even gave us free baklava to go home when we were stuff and didn't have room for dessert. The restaurant itself was elegant and a wonderful date night. Probably the second best falafel I've had in the world and the hummus and labneh were excellent. Honestly the entire menu was fabulous. I would love to go back! If you don't come here you did something wrong

Well, this was an amazing find!!! Great food, wonderful service and a lovely atmosphere. We were…read moretreated like family and thanked warmly as we left. We will be in this neighborhood for another week & already plan on making a return visit. So wonderful!!

The staff was very friendly and Thayer have vegan options. That's the reason why I didn't give it a…read more1-2 star rating. Many seem to like the restaurant but that was not the case for us. Maybe it's the difference between middle eastern food in the US vs Paris. The falafel were OK but not great (not really that soft inside. The humus tasted very different, almost more like egg sauce. Everything tasted different (not really in a good way) and lacked salt

O M G.... This is divine. I have been in Paris for a few…read moredays visiting and have been disappointed with their cuisine. Yearning for some Mediterranean cuisine and finding this gem- I wish this was a place I can casually visit at home. Thank you Soumsoum for the exceptional service and having us experience a wonderfully delicious time. Cheers!

This little place looks like a typical fast food place, but looks can be deceiving. The downstairs…read moreportion of the restaurant is tiny and you can't eat upstairs unless you order a full dinner. The downstairs is two tiny high tops for two and one that might fit three plus a few tables out front. I mention that so when you go, not to expect a sit down experience. The food was nothing that other places don't make, but was so good. I had a simple shawarma wrap and a side of baba ghanoush. Both were excellent. The shwarma was beef and lamb, which I ordered with the Toum and hot sauce, as well as the standard onions, pickled veggies, and tomatoes, and it was small. But every bite was perfect! I don't know why or how, but the little wrap could have been the best thing I ate the entire trip, and believe me when I say that I ate a lot. I have eaten shwarma and/ or kebabs from dozens of places in dozens of cities and I can't say that I have had better. I ate great shwarma at Taza on Queensway and throughout London in the 90s, but bite for bite, this was as good or better. I hope my glowing review doesn't set the bar impossibly high, because it's the simplicity that makes this little sandwich so good. It's also in a fun and vibrant neighborhood near the Pompidou Center, so I would highly recommend this for lunch or even a hearty snack for someone who may be walking all day.

Adorable family owned place, amazing food, great prices. So welcoming and clearly a neighborhood…read moretreasure. Everyone there seemed to know the owners personally, service was great and the food wasnincredible

If you're ever making a trip to Paris, my wife (Sonia) and I highly suggest you go to this…read morerestaurant!!! They deserve all the accolades they can get, please don't ever change! My wife and I took a trip to Barcelona and Paris on a Thanksgiving holiday over eight days and our last night's dinner was at Bagalan. There was truly nothing that could have been improved upon! Our only wish is that this review could post on all review platforms simultaneously:-) The restaurant atmosphere was fantastic and the clientele was obviously full discerning diners with a casual but upscale bent. Dianne was our combination sous chef and server at the bar/counter (this is the way to go)! She was talented, both in her obvious skills as a chef, but also with her attentiveness as a server. She was an excellent multitasker, young, attractive, fun and asked us just enough questions to ascertain exactly what we would enjoy from their diverse and sophisticated Mediterranean menu. She was an impressive representative amongst a group of obviously well-curated staff. The food was fantastic and represented well the ambitious chef de cuisine, whom we also met and found to be quite enthralling. Finally, the sommelier picked the perfect wine pairings to go with the meal. He was a true professional and described in detail the attributes of several options we might enjoy with our meal. We selected a bottle of amazing Burgundy at his prompting once he learned of our order that went ideally with the early courses, followed by a selection of fantastic wines that paired perfectly with our main course! If you find yourself in Paris (district 1), love great food and are open to a well-rounded dining experience, let the team at Bagalan lead you to an evening you'll not soon forget!

Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Paris. I stayed in the Renaissance hotel for a week…read moreand would walk by Balagan all the time- every single night it was packed and lively. It's a small restaurant but filled with character and a younger crowd. Come here for drinks and a late dinner with loud music but stay for the incredible Mediterranean fusion food. Start off with their bread, Kubane or Frevanon (brioche). The sea bass and polenta are must tries!

Our falafel sandwiches were perfect and very generous portions. Delicious and fresh. Service was…read morealso great!

Excellent food and service !! Best meal we have in Paris in a week! Family owned, everything…read morehomemade, hospitable, excellent customer service !! Sad we are leaving tomorrow, next trip we'll be back !!! Thanks