This is the place you're looking for if you want to avoid the Paris crowds and have a true French…read morebistro dinner experience. We arrived without reservations at 20:30 as well as a large group (6 Americans) and Yves made it work for us with only a short wait. This is located in a neighborhood so don't expect to go sit at a bar and wait it out. When we go again, we definitely will do reservations. The space is beautifully decorated and the whole place just exudes a "real" French experience vibe. The staff mostly speak English and they do have English menus so don't shy away if you don't speak French. The food was absolutely, hands down, spectacular. There was not a single miss across all the meals. From starters to mains to desert and wines Yves has it all on point. The best part? Yves works the room I. His own place. He speaks excellent English and truly cares that you have a wonderful experience in his place. We will be back 100% the next time we are in Paris. Don't fall victim to the Michelin stars and the over priced places you find a 5 minute walk from the Arc D'Triumphe. This is worth making the longer walk! The food was incredible, the price was unbeatable (300€ for 5 people with 2 bottles of wine and deserts) and the people are just perfect. No better meal in a week in Paris. Love.

This place had excellent service with a funny waiters, and they were very helpful in refilling the…read morewater. Their shrimp curry was unique, even if it did need some more spice, but their sea bass was excellent. We liked the appetizers, but the desert left some to be desired. I would not recommend the glacie, but would recommend the restaurant.

As Americans, we were really looking forward to enjoying authentic dining experiences that were not…read moregeared towards tourists. Xavier, the gentleman who checked us in at Hotel Joke (a few blocks away), marked a few places on the map that he recommended. "If you want to eat like an American, we have a breakfast buffet. If you want to eat like a Parisian, go to the bakery on the corner." (Artisan Boulanger Patissier). La Balancoire was one of the restaurants he marked on our map, so we had dinner there our first night. We absolutely loved it. Of course, we're tourists and it was our first time in Paris, so we would be impressed by anything that felt "French". Having said that, no other dining experience we had dimmed our feelings towards La Balancoire. The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was cozy and intimate and we loved the experience. Put this on your list of places to visit if you're going to Paris.

No need to go out of your way to dine here, but if you are looking for a charming, quirky little…read morespot for dinner in Montmartre, La Balancoire will do the trick. On a quiet side street, with no more than 10 tables, and an old wooden swing installed near the front door (balancoire = swing), it feels perfectly cozy. Our group had the front table near the window, where we squeezed into pillow-strewn bench seats. The menu was fairly standard for Paris, with a few surprises like the "indecisive" menu (a prix fixe sampler). The peche du jour with pureed carrots and fresh peas was delightful, with a lemony sauce (20 euros). My friend's burger was way overcooked, so she sent it back and they agreed to re-make it for her. The dessert sampler was another hit (10 euros), especially the house-made tiramisu in a little pot. Wines were simple and decently priced, but overall La Balancoire's location in Montmartre makes it a bit pricier than your average neighborhood bistro. Good grub, agreeable service, and cozy environs. Not a bad place to end up and enjoy la vie francaise.

The evening started with an error on my end. I guided our party to the wrong restaurant. A fair…read morewarning to anyone planning to dine at Le Cornichon... There are two Le Cornichons in Paris. Make sure you visit the location on 34 Gassendi Street. When I realized the mistake I phoned the correct restaurant and apologized letting them know we'd be 30 minutes late and to request they hold our table. They obliged and stated that it's a common occurrence. When we arrived at the restaurant the first person to welcome us was Chef Sebastien Dagoneau. Chef and his team offer "neo-bistro" French cuisine around products grown with respect for the seasons and the environment, always looking for creativity and beautiful taste sensations. The closest comparison I can think of is the American "farm to table". Restaurants in the USA that focus on local grown and raised within season ingredients. The inside of the restaurant is quite tight. Be prepared to be close to your neighbors, scoot past other guests to get to your table. But once seated you feel like you are in a little community of fellow diners. After reviewing the menu for wine we ordered a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose. It was refreshing and the perfect wine to toast a dinner in Paris. The kitchen sent over a delightful offering of a chickpea flat bread, Socca, cut into strips. It was a fantastic companion to the bright champagne. For my first dish I ordered the Foie Gras with Granny Smith apples and a hibiscus, apple, and ginger compote. The creamy and fatty foie gras paired with the champagne bubbles. I strongly believe that Foie Gras and champagne are a must while in Paris. For the main dish my wife and I decided to share the Rib of Beef and potatoes for two people. Shortly after ordering Chef Sebastien reappeared with the Rib of Beef. It was the largest steak I've ever seen. Definitely big enough for more than two people. With some serious beef coming it was time to order a bottle of red wine. Looking through the list something caught my eye. Domaine Trapet - Gevrey-Cfhambertin 2018 - Red Wine. Chef Sebastien took my request and smiled ear to ear. He decanted the wine, smelled the dark red juice, looked at me with a smile and nodded. It was going to be the perfect companion to the beef. The wine punched raspberry, cherry, leather, oak, vanilla. Everything I look for in a fantastic French red. Compelled to have others experience this amazing wine I offered some to the table next to us. A group of locals. Chef Sebastien saw me do so and smile then proceeded to tell the table it was a very nice wine. The table shared the glass and we struck up a conversation about Paris, America, wine and food. A fun exchange over fantastic food and wine. Something we all can agree on. The rib of beef arrived. It was so big it barely fit on the serving tray. The cook of the steak leaned a little closer to rare than medium. But the quality and taste of the steak was of such quality it didn't matter. The roasted potato accompanying the steak were perfectly roasted and rich and creamy. For desert we ordered one of each for the table. The Exotic Fruits - fresh fruit on a creamy bed of rice pudding, meringue shards and mango sorbet. Crispy Cabbage - choux pastry filled with bourbon vanilla cream and a caramel sauce. St Domingo Chocolate - souffle with chocolate and ginger ganache and diced roasted pear. One of the things that we admire about French deserts, besides being the upper echelon of pastry skills, is the lower level of sugar and sweetness. Often in America deserts can be overly sweet. We found the deserts at Le Cornichon to be just the right amount of sweet. To accompany our deserts Chef Sebastien sent over some fortified wine by Domaine Des Schistes - maury la cerisale. A bold and sweet desert wine with cherry, dark berries and chocolate notes. A lovely way to finish out the evening. The wine had many characteristics of a port but much more approachable. It was a wine you wanted to keep enjoying through nose and sipping while enjoying conversation and taking in the environment of the French bistro. If you find yourself in Paris I highly recommend Chef Sebastiens Le Cornichon. It is by far the best meal I've ever had in Paris. When my wife and I return we will definitely be dining there again.

Had a great experience here as one of our fist lunches in Paris. It's a little off the beaten track…read morewhich is good, you won't find many tourists here. The owner/chef was very gracious with my poor french, and we were seated promptly on arriving for our reservation. Excellent bread. Excellent price for an all around amazing menu. The food was all spectacular, simple, not overly fancy, but delicious and elegant. Artichoke heart salad, Pintade (guinea fowl), fish, desserts all were impeccable. Service was like it is always in France when it's good, invisible and never showing up until you ask for it. Great spot for lunch for a very fair price. Lunch for 3 for 130 euros with wine and tip included? You can't get food like this for this price anywhere in the US. I would keep this place on my repeat list, and I'm sure the dinner is just as good. Don't miss out, just go.

A nice cozy French restaurant, low key but on a nice corner with outside and indoor seating. Be…read moresure to have google translate on your phone so you can translate the menu from French to English if your handicapped reading French as I am. I ordered what I think was tomatoes and bura cheese salad and broiled sea bass with green beans along with a nice Chardonnay. The tomato burata was nice, the cheese the star, and the olive oil and green onion a nice touch but the tomatoes were pretty tasteless. Definitely not in California anymore though I expected more from our Spanish friends who grow most of the tomatoes consumed in Europe. The sea bass was very, very good and highly recommended for a lighter but tasty and satisfying dinner choice. Probably 4.5 stars but not quite 5.

I've come to this place the last 2 times I've been to Paris because it has not only great service…read moreand drinks, but great food. Plus it's around the corner from the hotel I go to and the perfect way to get a good meal and drink without cramming into the usual places by the Gare De Lyon. The inside can get a bit snug but theres plenty of seating outside so enjoy the weather. The bartender has been the same guy both times and he's always an absolute delight (on top of being adorable as heck too so that's a bonus). Helped us translate our terrible french into english enough to know what we're ordering. I've had a few things here but I really love the ravioli. It's very strong so if flavor is not your thing, look away. The ravioli are tiny to where you get a few on each bite easily and the sauce is rich which fits perfectly with the cheese. If you don't like cheese, this isnt for you. They had a special last time we were there for a chicken and couscous dish and that was really good too. I've did have a steak here once and it was ay too tough but noticed if I stick with other stuff I always leave stuffed. They do have fish, salads, burgers, etc so there's a good enough variety for most. You'll end up drinking a bottle of wine so just go ahead and order it when the bartender/waiter asks.

The food is amazing... presentation excellent... staff warm & knowledgeable... wonderful…read moreatmosphere!!

Simply wonderful. Visited this lovely place last evening with my wife. Cozy restaurant that allows…read morefor easy conversation with one's table mates. Service was excellent. Our entrees (lamb confit) made us both sigh and smile from our first bite, so tender and delicious. Accompanying vegetables were perfectly prepared. Recommend the pavlova for dessert. Will definitely return. Bon appetite!

We visit this restaurant when we come to Paris France and haven't disappointed but…read morenew experience with recent menus +++ Highly recommended

We came here without a reservation on a night when no one was inside. The waiter seated us and gave…read moreus menus in French even though he knew we spoke English. This is the first place we found this kind of snobbery. The sauces were good, but to be honest the meat was tough and gristled. The prices were high compared to the quality and the wines were just ok, and WAY over priced. It was kind of a disappointment. My rating would be higher for the food but the service was not welcoming. By dessert the waiter had "warmed up" to us and gave us menus in English. Always ask when you arrive.

Recommended by the concierge at our hotel Le Meridian Etoile (within walking distance). Very…read moremodern, eclectic atmosphere. The food was beyond!! Would highly recommend the prix fixe menu - 55 euro per person for appy, entree and dessert. Be adventurous on the menu - you will NOT be disappointed!!

Absolutely exquisite cuisine here in a very modern-chic setting. This is a fabulous low-key…read morerestaurant in the Paris 17th arrondissement. Quiet luxury and restrained elegance in the interior, deeply flavorful and highly sophisticated cooking- perfect fish, incredible broths, sauces that are extremely well balanced, and perfect wine pairings. My family had an incredible meal here when we had a large dinner gathering in June 2023. Their champagne recommendations are also very sophisticated- unusual and very high quality champagne selections without being overly expensive. The staff and management here - along with the chef- are GEMS.

The Pantruche is an excellent restaurant in a lovely neighborhood of Paris (9th arrondissement). It…read morewas put on my radar almost a 12 years ago while visiting relatives in the area and I have since made it a point to visit when in Paris. It's a great go-to address for some interesting twist on familiar ingredients without breaking the bank (relatively speaking). It's small, usually busy, and at the time of this review, closed on weekends, so make sure to reserve before going there, at least for dinner. This is the kind of place you could close your eyes and point at the menu and be happy with what you end up with. It's also an unassuming place. The ambiance is not over the top, it's just a tiny French bistro with food as its main focus. Highly recommended!

I will not be returning to Le Pantruche which used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Paris…read more Here is the reason why: When I requested l'addition, the server took my credit card, ran it, then presented me with a screen in English that said' "How was the service?" It asked for an additional "tip" of 20% (excellent), 18% (good), and went on from there. This was a scam--an obvious ploy to take advantage of American tourists who don't realize that the tip/service IS INCLUDED IN THE FINAL BILL. It was a birthday celebration so I did not ask to speak to management. I will just never return.