When in Paris you eat like the Parisians. It is typical and traditional. You will find many restaurants to stop into and order what you need before you go. It might be cocktails in one place. Dinner in another. And then a coffee and dessert in another after that. This is the way they have been doing it for you. I have done this too after visiting Paris for over 40 years. The food, the people, the way to eat is here. So, visiting Flottes was part of this. It was a convenient restaurant near the place I was staying and just a few blocks down the Rue de Rivoli not far from the Louvre. It was ideal for a dinner when you were ready. When we went in this evening the maitre d' knew who we were and had a table ready for the four of us. It was in the back, and being in Paris the rooms where small and crowded. Very typical. Receiving our menus we asked for water (which you need to do) and a wine list. Given that, we selected what we might want to have with dinner based on what we might order for the main course. Taking care of the appetizer and main entree, the bread was brought to the table and we stated to talk. This, again, is typical. You talk to each other. You talk to people in the table next to you. Welcome to Paris. First to arrive was the appetizers. Being in France we typically try the Escargots. The small snails that are cooked and placed in a mixture of butter and garlic and select spices. Being here it is made properly. This is the way to have Escargots. Some places in the US coats this with mushrooms and other items. (Do not go there.) But in Paris it is proper. And once you have the snails you then coat the dish with slices of bread to pick up all the sauce and flavor. This is a true Escargot. Once done, there was more wine as we waited for the entree. Here in Flottes the menu is vast and has a variety to order from. There is French foods, as well as pasta and even hamburgers. It is a variety. For me, I went with something I had not seen for years even in the US. I had to have Steak Tartare. This is about 1 pound of raw beef that is mixed in such a way that it is flavored with spices and herbs and a touch of something to make it pleasant. It is made quickly by the cook prior to being eaten. It is not in for mass production. It is an individual item. In this case, it was perfect. I am grateful for that. It was a special treat. Of course, it came with a side of French Fries and a small salad. A good meal to have. In the end we had desert. For two of us it was the French Profiteroles. But this was different, for instead of being stuffed with cremes it was one large pastry stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate. It was very large and rich with the total flavor of chocolate. I could not finish this. It is a good thing the wine and a double espresso helped me get through this. Overall, Flottes is a good place for dinner. The food is good. The team is perfect. The cooks know what they are doing. And the price is fair being here in the city. It has been around for a long time and the location is convenient. If you are in Paris it is a place to visit and have a good meal. You know what you will get. And it is something to talk about, especially to the people at the next table. Merci. read more

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Our hotel concierge recommended this restaurant and it was a gem. We came on a weeknight around 8:30pm and there was no wait. They gave us bread for the table and I loved how the butter was wrapped like a tootsie roll. We ordered the steak au poivre and the scallops with pumpkin. They were both delicious and portions were just right. The sauce on the steak was the best I've ever had. It was so flavorful and peppery. I dipped the fries in the sauce. The sauce was dreamy. For dessert, we had their profiterole. That was also amazing, the chocolate sauce was rich and shiny. Service was great and the wines were had paired nicely. This is a must try in Paris. read more

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I visit Paris every 3 months and always my first stop is dinner at Flottes. Every time I order the escargot of course. I dream about them when I'm back the America. When I've finished them all I dip the bread into the leftover butter and garlic. It's divine. After I order the poulet fermier which comes with the best mashed potatoes I've ever had in my entire life! Occasionally I will order dessert and when I do it's usually the crème brûlée which is the best I've ever had in Paris! The staff is super friendly and always extremely professional. If you want the best meal in Paris, go to Flottes, oh and don't forget to order a glass of wine! read more

Simplement, le meilleur. L'équipe sont géniales et professionnels. La nouriture, traditionnel et bon cuite. Un endroit exceptionnel pour une vraie expérience française. read more

Flottes was the perfect first meal in Paris. cute & comfy vibes, warm service, and solid food croque wasn't really my type but i absolutely loved the beef tartare, which had a veeeery slight kick (maybe green onion?). the foie gras was a little gamey on its own BUT paired well with the jam! wasn't extraordinary but definitely SOLID - u won't be disappointed. i do think i would've given this place a higher rating if i had ordered other menu items (not croque or foie gras). what we ordered: - duck foie gras w/ jam - beef tartare (MY FAV) - croque monsieur read more

This place earned a double visit during our week-long stay in Paris. The service was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is HUGE with a main floor, a basement and an upstairs. Food ... yum! We tried so many things in the two visits. All were great! Reservations highly recommended especially for larger parties. read more

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A fairly classic experience near the center of town. We had a large group with children, and they were able to accommodate our party (with a reservation). We were put in the basement, where they have bigger tables and ample room for larger groups. This place is almost entirely tourists, and the staff speak good English. They offer a kids menu, which makes dining as a family a bit easier and less expensive. Nonetheless, there is plenty of traditional fare to keep the adults happy. The food is OK and service is solid. Overall a decent experience when we were on the lookout for a traditional bistro experience. read more

We were wandering around the Tuileries on a Saturday afternoon, and decided to duck into this brasserie tucked into a side street. It was very crowded and we didn't have a reservation, but were able to snag one of the last tables for two at lunch time. We had a wonderful meal, and the service was very good. My husband had eggs mayonnaise and beef tartare, and I enjoyed a fine onion soup and grilled sausage. We skipped dessert, but had a couple glasses of very nice wine. This was a good choice for lunch in a very popular neighborhood. read more

We came on our last night of our honeymoon. We didn't have a reservation but was kindly seated immediately upon arrival at around 6pm. Our server Marius was AMAZING. He is so kind, so funny, so helpful, and made us feel welcomed and at home. If you are lucky enough to be seated at his table, you are in the best hands. The French Onion Soup is famous for a reason....it is the BEST we've had in Paris and we had one every day during our stay. The creme burlee was also the best we've ever had, and that's saying a lot because I get a creme brulee every time I see one. Perfect crunch of the sugar and the smooth, creamy custard was divine. My husband got the Frapine cigar blend cognac, recommended by Marius and it was such an experience! It is absolutely worth ordering!!!!! Will definitely come back on our next trip to Paris, and I will recommend this restaurant to anyone who asks!!!! read more

It was our last night in Paris and my wife decided to have dinner here since our hotel was nearby. Luckily, they found us a table right away and the service was wonderful. The food was the best we have ever had so far on this trip and we are so glad that we stopped by here before leaving. The price was reasonable for two people and the atmosphere was comfortably casual. We definitely recommend this place. read more

This is a fine looking steak restaurant bar that caters to locals and tourists. Our server was a pro at timing the various courses and was all business. Not overly stiff that it put a damper on the climate but a smile on his face would have been a pleasant addition. I loved the individual rolled butter that accompanied our dinner rolls. We both weren't as impressed with our rack of lamb. The presentation was eye pleasing, it was not as flavorful as others we've had in the past at other establishments. The green beans and wine were delightful but more herbs, spices or even salt would have made this tender lamb entree a knock out entree. For dessert I usually always gravitate towards the creme brulee, if on a menu. I did order a vanilla one but the sweet dish that I liked even more was the "Liegeois Chocolate!" The Swiss chocolate ice cream was outstanding! Even more so when paired with Madagascar vanilla ice cream, chantilly and chocolate sauce! The blend of these ingredients made me want to swap my creme brulee for my husband's concoction! It was an enjoyable dinner but I had hoped for a bit more from the featured lamb. read more

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Walked in for dinner at 8pm with my boyfriend without a reservation. We had to wait around 10 min to be seated since the place was really crowded but with good reason. This is a very cute establishment with a lively ambiance and nice decor. The service was very good, our waiter was really friendly and helped guide us through the specials of the day. We got some white wine which was delightful and cool. For food we ordered: French Onion Soup: delicious, rich, and comforting dish. Came with a good amount of cheese on top and caramelized onions inside the soup. Also with some pieces of bread in it but I added extra from the delicious baguette we got for our table while we waited. Would recommend this! Fillet of Ling a La Grenobloise: Super mild white fish that came in a very subtle sauce with tomatoes and capers. The fish was mildly overdone but not to the point where it was rubbery or unpleasant, just a little too firm for my taste. It came over a bed of boiled potatoes which was a nice starchy compliment and also went very well with the sauce. Felt really healthy but filling at the same time. Beef carpaccio: my boyfriend got this and enjoyed it overall! The beef was thinly cut, lean, and topped with a good amount of parmesan cheese and arugula. Fries on the side were a little too soft for my taste but overall still super solid, not too salty or too oily. This is a reasonably priced restaurant around Vendome with very good service, a nice ambiance, and solid food. If you are in the area and want a place to have dinner I would definitely recommend it! Was too full to try the desserts but they looked really good. Hope I get to come back to try them in the near future. read more

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We popped into Flottes on a Saturday night without a reservation while they were quite busy. The hostess was soooo accommodating and friendly she allowed us to wait in the lively restaurant until a free table opened up and she was able to squeeze us in! We ate up stairs which accommodated just a few tables and was a bit more quieter than downstairs. I thought the service was great the waiter kept us laughing throughout the night! (Bear in mind that dining in European is a lot more slower pace than in the states so expect to have a more leisure dining experience) For dinner I had the French onion soup to start and the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes for an entree! The French onion soup was really good but I do prefer less chunks of bread in mine. The roast chicken was also delicious, by this time of my trip I was a bit over eating steak and so this was a welcomed changed! read more

Flottes - Roasted Chicken with Mashed Potatoes - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Close to our hotel, Castille, this was a lively place to dine. Great service, energetic vibe. The staff was very friendly and patient. We enjoyed their famous onion soup and tomato carpaccio. Nice wine selection. If we lived here I could see us visiting often for a quick light dinner and glass of wine. read more

All the staff were extremely good, well trained and "very" friendly. The Food was great! During our visit to Paris, Flottes was recommended by the employees at our hotel. On our last night in Paris we decided to go back to Flottes! We did not have a reservation but, went anyway! We were seated at the Bar. It turned out to be a great deal of fun. The bartender took great care of us and as a plus, was very entertaining!!! read more

3.5 walked in and sat at the bar. very good onion soup. beef tartare is a huge portion. would not recommend sitting downstairs. no vibe. bar was the place to be. one weird thing is i feel like they recycled our uneaten bread basket and gave the pieces that were left along with a few new ones to another party. read more

We were staying in the area during a short layover and came in for a late lunch because I really wanted brasserie food. Even at almost 3pm mid week in October, it was still pretty full, but it's a pretty big place. I started with a dry martini, which is their dirty martini. They had a €27 pre fixe lunch (€33 if you add dessert). - Onion soup: not warm enough, and the onions weren't cooked down enough. I appreciate that they were generous on the cheese, but sad that it wasn't melted - Beef tartare: the only thing I was really craving since I was pregnant on my last 3 trips to France! Classic preparation with onions, cornichons, mustard. It was a very large portion of lean and tender beef, mixed tableside. This hit the spot. It came with a very generous portion of fries (just ok) and a side salad - Blanquette de la Mer: my husband's dish - a nice seafood entree with really good rice, a variety of fish, shrimp, mussels, and a buttery sauce Portions were very generous. Service was just ok as it was very busy. I would definitely come back for that tartare, but skip the onion soup or pick one of the other starters. That said, at €27 all inclusive for 2 courses, it was a pretty good deal, especially since there's no tax / tip / health surcharge in Europe!) read more

Great brasserie located at rue cambon, they are very reasonable for the location and serving size. I took one star off because the escargot was too salty. Also took another star off because I was looking forward to having rabbit as my main dish but was told that they were out. After that I ordered a white fish dish which tasted really odd. The fish tasted spoilt to be honest. I complained and they changed it out for the chicken but the server seemed unhappy about it. I felt bad but I did not want to be stuck with a dish I did not enjoy. Their almond tart was to die for!! Probably the best I've ever had. The rest of the staff was pleasant and I enjoyed the food here. read more

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Service and ambience were excellent. The food was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Best food for entire trip to Paris- chatuebrian with pepper sauce - delicious get teservations to sit on patio read more

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This place was just what we needed. I wanted a good crème brûlée and it hit the spot. My guy was looking for a nicely paired drink and he got several. The service and welcoming and efficient. The place was busy but you could hear easily have a conversation. read more

Flottes - Vanilla cream brûlée - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

We had dinner at Flottes, it was a recommendation by a friend who had previously visited Paris. We made a reservation the day before for dinner at 9PM. They have some top tier french onion soup that I wish I could eat every day! Everything was delicious and the service was great! You can tell this is a popular spot for locals and people visiting, the place was popping! read more

Flottes - French onion soup - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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An exceptional choice for a lunch or drinks after The Louvre, or if you just want to spend an impossible amount in the fashion district. The escargot were perfect, as was the duck confit, and the staff was friendly and helpful in choosing my wines for me. It is cozy and comfortable. We sat at the bar and loved it. I can recommend Flottes without any reservation. read more

Flottes - Duck confit and wine, of course. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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This is the quintessential snotty french food wreck. The oysters from Brittany were brilliant, as they were in other better restaurants. Everything else was a horror show. Terrible steak frite. Not very good filet buried in poivre sauce without warning. Pathetic limp skinny frite that were the worst anywhere. Hospitality was pretentious or condescending. We hated everything here except the oysters. Get them somewhere else. Avoid this tourist trap crap. I'm adding to this after reading some "good" reviews by people who evidently just fell out of a MikeyDs. When you are served creme brulée, immediately touch the sugar coating. If it is cold send it back. It came out of the frig and was fired who knows when or where. Liken to cold fish. Warm sugar assures freshly-fired creme brulée made in the kitchen just now. When you order French Onion soup, immediately pull the cheese back and survey the contents. All juice and no onions? Send it back. It isn't the real thing. This classic should be full to the brim with onion, good baquette and just enough cheese to last through the dish. Flottes was all cheese and broth with no onions, no flavor and the cheese was tasteless and like bubble gum. And, by the way, no good steak frite should be buried under a blanket of pepper sauce unless it is advertised as steak poivre on the menu. Some people have no food chops. read more

Reservations were on time. Ambiance was great. Long weekend and packed house required high efficiency with a sacrifice on creating an environment of rushing the customers. After a while though, for some reason there was an attitude adjustment - so I'll take that. I asked for spinach and mashed read more

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Been here three times this week! Nicest and I mean the nicest staff in the world. The wonderful gentleman and lady at reception are incredible welcoming. The service staff looks great, polished, and all are happy at work which is a testament to their leaders. And the FOOD. Those oysters were the freshest I've ever had..from Utah beach, the onion soup literally is a never skip, the croque sandwiches (had both) are we perfect, and the salad dressing makes me want to sneak back and steal some to take back to Chicago!!! But the star Attraction was Our dinner tonight in the back room. We showed up with 2 more than planned and they were more than happy to make that work. We had a perfect table, perfect service, and OMG to the Pork Leg in Demi glacé with the best mashed potatoes I've ever had. Our host was the most sincerely beautiful soul in all of Paris! I go home on Tuesday. And I will carry this restaurant as a memory forever for the conversation, food, wine and company all around me. Thank you all for reminding me what a wonderful world it is and please take extra special care of your staff! Be back soon I promise! read more

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Place was recommended by a friend back home in Miami Lakes. It did not disappoint. Service was amazing. From when we walked in without reservations till we were done. Our waiter was super patient and kind. Helped us with the menu and sharing his thoughts on the food. French onion was amazing! Rack of Lamb delish! Filet steak was good not the best we have had. They have a kid menu just be alert, the steak is not sirloin or filet, taste and looks like a burger patty. She loved it. read more

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Food was good and service was excellent. Came here because it was near our hotel. The price was good as well. read more

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We went here twice on our Paris trip. Great variety of French dishes and very friendly to Americans. We walked in for lunch and sat at bar once and made dinner reservations for two for another night. The French onion soup was hearty and tasty but on the heavier side. Very cheesy but worth trying. We also had steak tartare which was excellent and a veal dish which was super tender and flavorful. Escargot was also great but very hot so be let it cool so it doesn't burn your mouth baba. read more

Flottes - Veal dish - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Do not come it in a hurry as this is a place to do a casual business lunch. Very nice looking interior which is larger than seems when look I windows as have an upstairs. Recommend getting a reservation. Not cheap but food was good and serving size were adequate. Surprisingly pity of Chardonnay but had a white Côtes du Rhône. read more

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As far as I could tell it was all English speakers in the restaurant. We had reservations but were still put in the basement with 2 tables of big families speaking loud English. Our waiter was nice but we had some issues - he poured the wine directly into my glass without my tasting the bottle first. He realized his goof and apologized. Then when the soup came the other waiter literally threw spoons on the serving plate making a big clatter. Turns out they were the wrong spoons and our waiter came with the correct ones. Food was entirely mediocre. We had just come from Champagne where both service and food were outstanding. Maybe it's the Parisian attitude that they can get away with high prices and mediocre food. Onion soup was good although a lot of bread but cheese was good. I had roasted chicken which was dry and even the sauce (which was a little strange) couldn't help it. The mashed potatoes were just not good - not sure why but no one wanted to eat them. Son and husband had the steak with Bearnaise sauce - def. not good and didn't taste like a Bearnaise. Son wouldn't eat it. Fries were OK. Portions weren't that big which was OK bc it wasn't that good. All in all I'm appalled by the service, ambiance and food. We only had 3 nights in Paris and I feel we wasted a good meal opportunity here. read more

Flottes - Roasted chicken and mashed potatoes - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Our waiter Fred was charming but he had to cover too many table and our service suffered as a result, however that did not keep the restaurant from charging a 20% gratuity... The food was adequate but nothing special. We ordered two types of fish. Again adequate but not great. The pear and almond tarte was terrible. The music, R & B, was great but it went on and off without explanation. All in all a place worth avoiding. read more

First meal we had in Paris. Super friendly, onion soup was so yummy, pretty big size too. My husband had streak and I had scallop and it was delicious! Couple on next table was also from US and they told us, they always come here and have their chicken because it is super yummy. We didn't have time to go back and try it, but next time we're back in Paris, we'll definitely go back. read more

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Our hotel recommended this place and when we arrived at 6:30 the tables in front were all empty plus the bar area was almost all empty. I asked the host a chubby man for 5 and he laughed at me. Then he mentioned to his book and asked if I was on it. I said no and he said 8:30. There's really no reason to be so rude and it's clear to me he was racist as well. Hotels please take this one off your recommendation list. read more

We stopped in to Flottes for lunch after our arrival in Paris and FELL IN LOVE. The French onion soup is out of this world. Hands down the best French onion soup in the entire city of Paris - and believe me we ordered a bowl every place we went. We loved Flottes so much we went back! read more

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homey atmosphere but with class and a cool looking bar. very comfortable booths. great bread and butter and the beer was good. the french onion soup was nice with a lot of cheese, like they don't skimp. very nice mashed potatoes that came with the chicken and the pepper sauce that came with the steak was classsss. quick and caring service. nice little spot. read more

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Most memorable was our French onion soup. It was late and we were able to get a nice cozy seat outside, even though it was packed with loud, happy customers. The waiter was thoughtful but his service had to be spread among so many tables. read more

Very good food, also a very busy restaurant. The filet was perfectly seasoned, definitely would come back. read more

Flottes - Sea Bass Filet w/ Ratatouille - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Very bizarre. My wife and I stayed across the street at a great hotel, The Maison Armance. We went to Flottes when we arrived for a bite and a drink before heading to Notre Dame. The manager was stereotypically rude. I speak French coversationally. He didn't want to seat us when I told him we would be having both food and drinks. He said, this is a restaurant for food only, not to drink. They go together. He reluctantly let us stay. Have I said very bizarre? The servers were great. The fare was fair. We tipped 20% because the service was good. We then tried to go back for dessert and a night cap the following evening before heading back to the hotel. This time the manager refused to seat us. We went to another place on Rue de Rivoli. This is a standout negative experience on a great trip. I have been going to Paris my whole life and have several family members who live there. I would avoid this place. No one needs the hassle and bad energy in such a beautiful place. read more

A delightful little place in the heart of Paris on one the many charming narrow alleyways. The owner / manager is a super friendly guy. Everyone here speaks English which was a bonus for me. The Cavalier de Boeuf was almost perfect. Would have been even better with some vegetables on the side but I guess that's not the Paris way. Tasty nevertheless I stopped by again today and sat at the bar and Avocat Emincé (Sliced avocado); very good. Also tried the Pâté en Croute & Cornichons. Again, did not disappoint. The staff are super friendly. Highly recommended if you are in the area read more