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Smoked Eels appetizer

Simply amazing!! We dined at Eels for our 25th wedding anniversary dinner on 9/30. The food was so unique and absolutely delicious. It was easily the best dining experience we had while in Paris. We had the smoked eels appetizer, risotto with porcini mushrooms, and sea bass. The risotto was literally the best dish I've ever had. I couldn't recommend this restaurant enough!!

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James R.

Had the tasting meal at Eels and it was fantastic. The decor for the restaurant was very nice: white and clean with some green accents and exposed stone. The waitstaff was extremely nice and very detailed when explaining the paired wines we had with each course. We had the smoked eel (I mean, you had to expect it, right?), a chicory and cheese course, pollock course, a braised beef cheek course, and the desert course was a type of mousse with a peanut brittle type filling which was delicious. The wine pairings were generous and I got tipsy enough were I forgot to take pictures of most of the courses. It was a very nice meal.

The namesake dish, smoked Eels in magic sauce
Lyle O.

Eels is art as much as it is food. The visuals and flavors stun with color and contrast. Standouts was the smoked Eels entree, which melted in the mouth and had many layers of flavor. The trout was also one of our favorites, a melange of textures and flavors. Service is perhaps the best in Paris, with an incredibly knowledgeable sommelier, friendly, helpful staff, and a kitchen that runs like a machine. The well appointed interior is a place for romance and celebration. I've been lucky to dine here twice over the last two years. Looking forward to visit number 3.

Michael R.

Eels was by far the best meal we had in Paris. The tasting menu and wine pairing is a must. Each dish was well layered and the wine pairings were perfect. Stand outs for me were the eel and duck dishes. The service was impeccable, the team at Eels truly make you feel special and are there to make sure you are having a great time. The sommelier was knowledgeable and his descriptions of the wine provided an elevated experience. A must go to.

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Sandro K.

I'm not a big fan of tasting menus, but my wife loves it. One good thing is that she's always dragging me to awesome places and so is Eels. Super professional service. Sensational food. Even I liked the eel and duck, and I usually don't order such dishes. Wine recommendations with the dishes were spot on. An overall fantastic experience.

Kayo T.

I'd say this is one of the best restaurants I've tried in Paris. We were recommended this restaurant by my friend and booked a table without doing much research. When we came around 1pm on a weekday, the restaurant was almost full. We ordered two set menu including appetizer, main and dessert. It was 37 euros per person which I found very reasonable. We had eels and chicken for appetizer, duck and fish for main and crunchy coffee and butternut squash tart for dessert. All the dishes were appetizing and delicious! They had many different ingredients on each dish that worked well together. Service was fast and English friendly. I'd definitely come back when I come to Paris next time.

We are in Paris and it is hard right now find a place to eat without reservations. The restaurant is 500 feet from our hotel and we were fortunate to get a same day reservation. We tried the tasting menu, it was 5 dishes, $89/person, wine pairing is $54 for 5 glasses, water is not free, distilled water was $7/bottle. Food was delicious, service was great. Highly recommended!

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Alex W.

Absolutely loved our dinner at Eels a little over a month ago! Was perhaps our favorite dinner in Paris! Every single one of the courses was incredibly flavorful and well balanced. The fish and pork we had was perfectly cooked -- super tender and buttery. Our waiter was very kind and spoke English. We also the intimate and romantic ambiance. We'll be back when we're next in town!

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Alexander M.

An incredible meal... I would highly recommend getting the full discovery menu with the wine pairings. The sommelier has an exceptional sense of the negative space surrounding each dish, and exactly which wine to pair them with. The fourth course, a spiral of yellow poultry topped with spinach and green beans and served with a dollop of zesty harissa (though the secret champion of this dish was the tarama), was astonishing in its depth of flavor. My girlfriend and I found this meal to be the highlight of our trip to Paris, at the end of which she told the chef that it was the best meal of her life. All in all, accessible, incredible, and a not-so-hidden gem in the Parisian culinary scene.

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Incredible meal. Helpful staff, great food, and unpretentious ambiance. Try the tasting menu--you will not be disappointed.

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Top notch service and food. Don't let the name deter you. Dinner was absolutely sublime!

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Amazing service and food. Order the set menu with wine pairing, it is a great deal and the wine pairing was perfect. Best meal in Paris.

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Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

Brasserie Bellanger

4.7(94 reviews)
0.9 km•Gare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

Oh my goodness, what a find! We stopped here for no better reason than our apartment was right…read morearound the corner and we were in the mood for a nice French lunch. Such good luck! I started with the free-range eggs with mayo, and my wife started with the leeks with vinaigrette. The eggs were delicious, but the leeks may have been the best preparation I've ever had in my life. For our main courses, she had the egg muffin, and I had the sausage and mash. Our meal was superb. Whoever is in the kitchen has clearly learned the art of French cuisine well. Service was fantastic, the people-watching (we ate al fresco) was fantastic, and I simply couldn't think of a way to make this a better meal.

How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

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La Cave Gourmande - Duck breast a.k.a well cooked steak

La Cave Gourmande

4.3(380 reviews)
1.5 km•Montmartre, 18ème
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The interior has a limited amount of seating. It is catered towards larger groups though. There are…read more2 tables for 6, and 2 tables for 4, with only one table for 2. There were also tables outside but not many. The ambiance is good. The music is a bit loud for the amount of people that were dining in. The atmosphere is quite romantic with the dimmed lighting and the candles but the music does not set that tone whatsoever. Props to our server for bringing us extra plates when we mentioned we would be sharing the appetizer. Beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes (5/5): the portions were worth it for the price. They were quite sizable. When I was cutting, I could tell the beef was so tender. The meat was marinated very well and deep into it. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, La Cave Gourmande is a small cute restaurant for some delicious french food. I highly recommend their beef bourguignon.

This place is a gem!…read more We were in Paris for two weeks and this place was so good, we had it twice. Located in Montmartre, this cozy 'cave' sits upon a busy street. As an American, you must get used to the slow pace that most restaurants run here. But, I've taken a sincere liking to slowing down and enjoying my food rather than eating 'on the go.' Order the beef bourguignon. It is amazing. Comes in a steaming pot with buttery mashed potatoes. Also tried the foie gras, escargots, and frog legs. Haven't had a dish that wasn't up to par. This place deserves more attention. A must visit if you're in the area.

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Au Pied du Sacré Coeur - Daurade Royale

Au Pied du Sacré Coeur

4.3(176 reviews)
2.2 km•Mairie du 18e/Lamarck, 18ème
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Easily one of the best meals I've ever had. Honestly, everything was delicious, making it very…read moredifficult to pick my favorite dish. I came here with a group of eight for a friend's birthday. Food: Of the things we ordered, I tried the: - Frog Legs - Puff pastry with snails - Duck breast - Ribeye steak - Chicken stuffed with foie gras - Creme brulee - Chocolate delight Everything was unbelievably good. The food was clearly homemade with care, and prepared with fresh ingredients. One thing I appreciated was that the food was not oily or greasy. I dream of the duck, frog legs, creme brulee, and chocolate delight - this was the best duck and creme brulee I have ever had. The duck and steak came with AMAZING potato wedges, which may be my favorite part of the meal. Service: this restaurant is a small family restaurant, owned by a father who cooks. His daughter managed the front of the restaurant when I dined here. She was incredibly friendly, spoke both French and English, and provided wonderful recommendations. Environment: This restaurant is exactly what I think of as a cozy Parisian cafe. It is located in a corner next to a long flight of stairs, and has approximately 10 tables. The restaurant is decorated so that is feels inviting and warm, but not small.

My wife and I came here after hiking around Montmartre and saw all the great reviews for this…read morerestaurant here and on other sites. We were so looking forward to the frog legs, onion soup and other delicacies pictured. We got there and the sign was just as it was with the same name -- Au Pied du Sacre Coeur. We should've noticed something was wrong when no one was inside. When the waiter (lone person working along with cook) gave us the menu, my wife and I stared at each other completely confused. The menu looked nothing like the ones on this website and featured Italian food items, like spaghetti, arroz con pollo or mozarella. I asked him about frog legs or the onion soup. He looked confused and just said no. Out of respect for him, we just ordered the charcuterie, which featured stale bread and a few slices of meat taken from my local grocery store in the U.S. Also -- they claimed to not accept any international credit cards. WHAT HAPPENED? Are all these reviews fake? Most likely, they underwent new ownership right when we visited. But new visitors -- please beware. Do not trust any of the reviews before mine. If I was mistaken, please post photos and just tell me that I was part of some elaborate joke to ruin a lunch for me and my wife.

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