Loved Frenchie. Was able to squeeze a quick lunch on our last trip to Paris. You need a reservation... amazing service and excellent food.

My cousin was dying to try this place-- we had a large group (inevitable when you have family converging on one city for a special event!) and had to "game" the system by making two separate reservations of 4ppl each. AMBIANCE: SO TINY. We were wedged in the small space by the door at one low table and one bar height table. This didn't bother us in the least, as the "adults" took the regular table and we "kids" perched happily on our bar stools. What WAS a problem was the HEAT. Staying true to the French way, there was absolutely no AC in the restaurant, which wouldn't be a huge deal (IN THE WINTER), but it was sweltering out and there was absolutely NO ventilation. The staff had to McGyver the door open by tying napkins between the door handle and one of the heating pipes that ran alongside the door frame. Patrons who couldn't take the heat scurried outside for a brief respite. Even staff members took frequent escapes from the dining area! SERVICE: Friendly. Perhaps friendlier than expected from a very French server :] Chef Marchand stopped by to say hello as well, and made some awkward conversation for a few minutes (VC works at EMP & wanted to express his adoration for the chef). FOOD: J and I ended up sharing the entire prix fixe menu between us. I really enjoyed the poached egg appetizer salad thing, but was rather unimpressed with the rest of the meal. The food was ok, but not entirely worth the price IMHO. OVERALL: If I had chosen all my meals on my own (without having to consider family preferences), I probably would not have dined at Frenchie. However, it happened, and while it wasn't my favorite meal in France, it was fine for what it was, and I'm happy to say I experienced it. That said, I probably won't be returning on future visits to Paris. read more

I found Frenchie in a Gourmet magazine article about Paris. I was too close to my travel date to have a prayer of getting in, but my friend and I hit the Frenchie wine bar across the street. I have to say...I'm so glad it turned out that way! We put our name on a chalkboard outside and waited in the alley with a glass of wine. The crowd and staff were a perfect mix of patient and fun, and we made a few new international friends. Once we were able to sit, we sampled 8-10 small plates and couldn't stop. Brilliant flavors, fresh ingredients...and the perfect wine list to match. Now when friends say they're heading to Paris I tell them they'd be crazy to miss this place. It's magical. read more

I ate at Frenchie in August of 2011. My fiance and I were visiting from Miami and like everyone else in America heard about this restaurant from "No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain." We were incredibly lucky in getting the reservation (I called and got them on the first try after they had been closed for a month). The meal we had at Frenchie was divine and one of the highlights of an incredible trip to France. The menu of the day was inspired, the ingredients tremendously fresh, and the service was impeccable. The menu also included one of the best pork dishes I've ever eaten (cooked first in the immersion circulator and then seared until crispy), and a beautiful cheese course. Considering the level of technical and artistic mastery present in the meal, this was not even one of the more expensive meals we had in the country. For the value of this incredible food, Frenchie deserves six stars. T read more

I'll start by saying Frenchie is the best meal I've had in Paris. I went last week, and had a hell of a dinner. I only had to book one week in advance too which was cool. A few cool aspects: - The restaurant is super tiny, in an alley-way, with cool industrial decor. - The exec chef hangs out in his chef's window, waving at incoming customers. - The exec chef took time between the 7 and 930 sittings to hang out and talk to the guests. - Fantastic wines by the glass. The Cahors AOC I had was dynamite. - The menu will surely surprise you. Descriptions sound relatively straight-forward, but what's actually served will really throw you for a loop. Preparation and flavor far out-class their descriptions. - Everything was accessible, and good. Every dish was dynamite, and none were to "gastronomique creative" to enjoy. - In general I was more surprised with the sea animal dishes than the land animals. Not sure why, but the sea animal dishes were just more complex. Only one real negative aspect: - It's super popular, so snagging a table takes time and effort. read more

While I wouldn't say it was an especially revelatory or life-altering meal, it would be our best meal in Paris and probably all of Europe this year. To start, a couple of bacon-maple sweetened savory biscuits. Quite tasty, maybe a bit too sweet, because one was enough - a very nice opening. The first dish, duck foie gras (presse - smoked eel, figs, shiitake mushrooms) was magnificent in appearance, pressed into looking like an ice cream bar (particularly with the eel 'application' sitting flatly on top like a layer of dark chocolate). Scrumptious to the very last crumb. A clear Asian influence in the black bean paste on the plate and the free use of dashi, shiso, etc., in all the other plates. Next, the poultry from Culoiseau (grilled leeks, shiro dashi, green cream, anchovy, bok choy, edible flower, carrots). The chef brought out extra broth because he didn't feel our server poured enough table-side. The broth was rich, with a gleam of oil from chicken fat, and slightly 'sour' in its flavor (again, very Asian). In terms of quantity, the poultry is minimal, but in this case we're talking about a refined decision for a more perfect plate. The brill (with paimpol beans, cherry tomatoes - green cream) also had a thin, rectangular shape with a pretty dark sear. Immaculately prepared. The entire plate works in proportions, beauty, and flavors. The chef's attention to detail impressed me. After my plate was removed, the chef would send back the server asking why I didn't finish the tomatoes (since I'd vacuumed every last particle of the other dishes). So I told him - they were not as sweet as the ones we harvested in our garden this year. Nothing to complain about. The wild duck (beet roots, lentils, asparagus, leeks, shiso leaves) was excellent as well, but it was also the least visually dazzling and perhaps the least creative preparation (though, again, it was amazing how they pressed the duck into another rectangular bar). Finally, I don't even know exactly what our crazy berry and grapes dessert quite was - perhaps a cheese cake of sorts with a red-dusted sweet white sheet of 'icing' broken artfully on top. Very good, not exceptional. In sum, from food to service, every moment of our meal was a pleasure. read more

PARTIAL REVIEW. Food: -The food concept at Frenchie is simple - three courses for €45 with the option to add cheese or foie gras. -The food in general is simply prepared, fresh, colourful and well balanced- there is a mild nod to modern technique but nothing on the plate is indiscernible or over-the-top Foie Gras Torchon, Figs, Walnuts (+€16) A massive slab that while plentiful, lacked the luscious creaminess of most torchons. I did, however, love the toasty country bread and the chewy dried fruit compote. Quail, Ventreche, Girolle Mushrooms, Black Current The delicate gaminess of the quail paired beautifully with the tangy black current, while the buttery girolle mushrooms showed like dainty gems on the plate. My favourite of the two starters. Smoked Mackerel, Tomato, Redcurrant, Watermelon, Hyssop The fatty mackerel merely melted on the tongue, while the refreshing red accompaniments brightened its flavour. Monkfish, Eryngee Mushrooms, Coco Beans My favourite of the two main dishes (though it would be tough to choose)- the monkfish could not have been more succulent, the meaty mushrooms more enticing, and the broth was so flavourful I sopped it up with extra bread. I could eat this dish every day and feel fabulous. Tamsworth Pig, Sweetcorn, Pickled Cucumber, Orange Blossoms, Harissa I loved the fatty pork with the aromatic spice of the harissa and the tangy juicy pickles. The sweet corn puree on the bottom was also a surprisingly craveworthy accompaniment. Wild Blueberries, Lime, Chestnut, Marigold I loved the bright acidity of the sorbet with the gorgeous berries, and the chestnut streusel added contrasting texture. Super simple but simply delicious. Sorbet of Red-Pepper-Raspberry, Yogurt, Basil, Cornbread Another very interesting dessert- I quite liked the hint of savoury elements in the dish. In particular, the red pepper in there really added an unusual vegetal note along with the herbaceous basil and cornbread. The bread itself was a touch dry for my preference, but at the very least it added interesting texture. Closing Remarks: -For two pre-fix, an add-on foie course, 1 glass of wine, 1 cocktail and a bottle of tokaji, the bill came to €205 ($280 Canadian) - certainly no where near the range of some of our Michelin star meals, but a touch expensive for the overall experience we received. -Now, don't get me wrong, the food was quite tasty, and I quite enjoyed the convivial atmosphere, but as someone who works in food and eats out quite a lot- I probably wasn't blown away for the price. It was a good meal, and something I'm sure a lot of people would thoroughly enjoy (and for that reason, I would recommend it), but for those looking for a memorable meal in Paris, I wouldn't peg Frenchie as the place. Quail, Ventreche, Girolle Mushrooms, Black Current The delicate gaminess of the quail paired beautifully with the tangy black current, while the buttery girolle mushrooms showed like dainty gems on the plate. My favourite of the two starters. Smoked Mackerel, Tomato, Redcurrant, Watermelon, Hyssop The fatty mackerel merely melted on the tongue, while the refreshing red accompaniments brightened its flavour. Monkfish, Eryngee Mushrooms, Coco Beans My favourite of the two main dishes (though it would be tough to choose)- the monkfish could not have been more succulent, the meaty mushrooms more enticing, and the broth was so flavourful I sopped it up with extra bread. I could eat this dish every day and feel fabulous. Tamsworth Pig, Sweetcorn, Pickled Cucumber, Orange Blossoms, Harissa read more

Loved this place! Once you get over the 'ridiculously hard to get someone on the phone to make a reservation' reservation system (seriously must have listened to the message about 20 times...) it's so worth the fight. If I lived in Paris I'd pop by the just book a table - still a few weeks out but worth it to not have to listen to that message again ;) The food was excellent - simple, delicious, fresh ingredients and lovely clear flavours. Nothing too complex but everything done so well. My dining companions had the last two confit de canard on a bed of lentils - both deemed is fabulous. Given the lack of duck, I had to opt for the only other main - the fresh gnocchi with leaves - but I am glad I did, it was simple but scrumptious - my only change would have been fewer raw onions, which don't tend to agree with me...but that's a matter of taste. The chocolate pot with salted caramel that we finished off with was divine - I could have eaten at least two more! Loved the fun service too - both the guy behind the bar who joked with us throughout the meal and Frenchie himself who posed for a rather amusing photograph at the end were great. One rabdom thing to note - several people got stuck in the toilet while we were there, highly amusing when it's not you, but potentially frightening if you are claustrophobic! Still, even that couldn't dampen what was a wonderful lunch - fabulous value, delicious food and great service. I'll go back next time in Paris, if only I can get through that silly messaging service! read more

was really looking forward to our dinner at frenchie...after reading yelp reviews i was lucky enough to land a reservation...2 months in advance! set menu (2 options) at 45 euros/person for 3 courses, add the foie gras starter for an additional 16 euros. for the hubby and moi, the ordering was easy...one of each. bread...nothing like perfectly warm french bread. only difference between frenchie and other parisian cafes is that they serve better with the bread (perhaps chef marchand's take from his work at gramercy tavern?) foie gras = never had foie gras like this...so pure and simple. served with salt, pepper, some greens, poached pear, citrus sauce, and a slice of toasted bread! YUM! green asparagus, hen egg, chedder in a wine sauce...OMG never felt so strongly about asparagus before...this dish was SO GOOD. the egg was poached to perfection with the yolk still runny...break the yolk and it serves as an additional sauce. so good...going to try to replicate this at home! vanilla smoked trout...this was a miss for us. the trout was lightly seared, served with celery root. lake leman fera served with artichokes, chorizo, and citrus. the fish was pan fried to perfection, it was flaky and buttery at the same time. the chorizo added great flavor. veal served with peas, and smoked potatoes...this dish was so-so. the veal was tender but tough... bitter chocolate tart served with olive oil ice cream and a side of caramel. first time trying olive oil ice cream and it was...interesting....the chocolate tart was good since it was not too sweet. the side of caramel added a hint of sweetness. well rounded dish. cheese plate from Neal's Yard Dairy from the British Isles. 3 different cheeses, a hard cheese (not sure what it was) a goat cheese, and a blue cheese. served with a side of cherry compote, fig compote, and honey. while the cheeses were good was a little disappointed that they were not french cheese...after all we are in paris! the cherry compote and the honey were awesome! didn't really care for the figs but the hubby enjoyed it. great wine selection, but the wines are a little pricier (had the same wine at le chateaubriand and it was 10 euros less!) not sure if this is a hit or miss but the servers always try a bit of the wine before they serve it (quality control maybe?) overall...glad to have dined at frenchie. the service was great. the restaurants seems to cater to tourists as our surrounding tables all spoke english. the food was hit/miss, the menu changes daily but it seems the foie gras is always an available option! read more

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P E R F E C T I O N Conscious ingredients. Brilliant combinations. Subtlety of flavor that encourages the farm fresh ingredients to shine. It's chefs like this who are changing the world, one palate at a time. Merci beaucoup. read more

Great french restaurant. All meals are top notch and all for a good price in Paris. Frenchie to go is also nice for lunch

Outstanding food, service, sommlier recommendations. A must go, my guest was vegetarian and we let them know ahead of time and their meal was amazing as well. read more

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This was one of the top 5 dining experiences of my lifetime (I'm 66 and have eaten a lot!). We were able to secure a lunch reservation by some miracle. I'm not even going to expand on the food or the experience. I trusted that what I ordered was going to be exceptional and it was and so was everyone else's. It could not be better. We are here for a month and I will probably hang around many days seeing if I can slip in when someone doesn't show up for their reservation. That use of my time with be worth gold if I can get in again. read more

We were shopping. For Shoes. And Stuff. Walking down yet another little street when Himself announces he's ready for lunch and the daughter says "aussi moi" and we start looking for a place to eat. Almost immediately He says "What about that place?" and I look over and there we are on Rue Frenchies (because frankly that stretch of Rue Montorguiel is mostly Frenchies' Restaurant, Wine Bar, To Go, Wine Shop) so they might as well change the name of the street for that block. "Ah no Honey, you have to have reservations 60 days and 2 seconds ahead of time." But then as we walk on by and I begin to say we can try the Frenchies To Go; I hear they have great deli, I think "hey what do I have to loose?" So I walk in and inquire about a table for 3, unreserved, at 12:45. And then the magic happens, and the hostess comes back to me with a smile and says "Yes" and offers us the table in the window with the banquette. Two and a half hours later we staggered out, replete and on the verge of food comas. It's always so sweet when a meal comes together perfectly with the kitchen and the palate on the same wave length and the service charming and comfortable. Himself wanted to go for the full menu, 5 courses with wine parings so KR and I cheerfully bellied up to the table and the challenge. I keep ziplock bags in my satchel for such occasions because she and I come nowhere close to eating enough to justify a many course meal and in a few hours we will both be hungry again and oh so happy to pull out our little bags of delicious treats. The crisp beet crackers with a soft cheese and sunflower seeds were earthy, sweet, rich and savoury. The rustic bread was good, a bit lacking in salt to my taste, but the butter was salted so it balanced out. Duck Pate with strawberry gel, peas and a strawberry puree was a lovely blend of the rich pate and the bright acidity of the berries. The pate lovers at the table loved it and while I prefer my Fois Gras just seared, this was delicious and made me happy. The next dish was a standout; Beautiful tender asparagus with a smoked egg yolk, a horseradish cream and brioche crumbles was the bomb. As in; a bowl of that and some bread and call it lunch. Himself used some of the bread to wipe up every drop. Ling Cod, souvide and seared, arrived looking like huge perfect scallops but were instead perfect cod filet rolled up and sliced. The klamata tamarind puree underneath had a wonderful salty sweet taste that was complimented by sauteed wild garlic. Grilled Pork belly was a deft handling of a piece of the pig that I often find a disappointment. Tender, unctuous, with a nice bark, it was complimented by a chickpea bread pudding sort of deal and harissa with the lovely roasted carrots. Interestingly enough it reminded us (in the best way possible) of a American Thanksgiving Dinner! Go figure ; -) First dessert was a peanut mousse with a strawberry gelee, strawberries and peanuts and crumbled pastry crumbs. Think deconstructed PB&J and you get the idea. Final dessert was a green pea and white chocolate mousse and sorrel granite sandwiching a bright tart lemon jelly. The pale green garnished with white and purple flowers was charming and it tasted good. I especially liked the sorrel granite and lemon jelly. The mousse was pretty dense and sweet, and we all agreed that while we liked it very much and ate every bite, it was, if you had to pick, the weakest thing we were served. I only wish every meal had a weak spot such as that one! Yum. read more

IMA visits Europe. Truly innovative, amazing, interesting, and delicious. We were planning to go the wine bar when our hotel was able to get us in on a Monday after a cancellation. The menu is short, but everything I had was delicious. They started us off with a tomato/cherry soup that was such a beautiful color and just as beautiful taste. The real stand out to me though is the bacon-wrapped rabbit with green peas, which was probably the most interesting and flavorful main dish I had in 2 weeks in Europe. Because of the short menu I don't recommend going here with picky eaters. Otherwise, if you can get in, please do yourself a favor and go! read more

Booked this place by phone a few months in advanced. Thankfully speak english well, and i got a confirmation email and phone call the day of. I saw many people arrive without rsvp and get promptly told to wait to see if anyone doesn't show up, which didn't seem to happn. The 7pm is definitely the American seating time as we were sat next to a couple from the midwest, and a 4 top from Philadelphia, and all the servers spoke english well. As far as the food it was great. I'm typically not a big fan of foie but this place probably served my favorite because it was so smooth and didn't feel gritty, and was served with a fig compote. Our other dishes were: Mushrooms, speck, chestnut Smoked trout, horseradish, fennel, Granny Smith Royal sea bream, Swiss chard, sorrel, pine nuts Quail, celery, raisins Napolean sheep's milk cheese, summer truffle honey Mirabelle plums, lemon curd, aromatic herbs ice cream read more

Frenchie - Quail, celery, raisins - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Loved this cute and homey restaurant! So worth the effort to get reservations :) We had the tasting menu and each dish was well thought out, unique and tasty! The food is fancy but with a homey feel and taste. Nice full flavors. Good service. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for a romantic dinner or a night out with good friends! read more

Mushrooms under a soft cooked egg with sabayon. Seriously. Frenchie never disappoints. Plan ahead a month or so and schedule your visit on their website or visit the Frenchie Wine Bar across the street with open seating. Different menu and more options. Excellent sommelier. read more

Frenchie - Mushrooms under a soft-cooked egg and sabayon. Plan a month or so ahead and make reservations or visit the Frenchie wine bar next door. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

It was fine. Food and presentation were good, wine pairings were good, service was decent, but nothing particularly innovative or memorable. A bit disappointing overall given how hyped up it was. A couple of things lowered it from 4 stars. My husband is lactose intolerant and the better restaurants we've been to tend to balance the lactose-free substitution so it doesn't feel "lacking" (eg. an avocado spread instead of creme fraiche) - Frenchie simply removed the cheese/butter element and didn't replace it with anything so some of his dishes were a bit weird/unbalanced. One of the desserts was almost completely lactose so they didn't serve it to him at all, and promised him "something special" with the next dessert to compensate but I guess they forgot. When it came to paying the bill the waiter pre-selected USD instead of EUR for the credit card which gives a poorer exchange rate. Every other restaurant we went to asked which currency we preferred. Also the seating is very tight so we kept having to dodge the waiters as they changed settings and served courses. And you'd better hope you have good neighbours because you'll be hearing a lot of their conversation - ours were a couple who were having a fight. If the food had been mind-blowing this stuff wouldn't be important, but I think it was just very good - probably the weakest Michelin starred restaurant I've been to. After a great meal I always leave feeling glowy, but after Frenchie my husband and I were both like "yeah, it was fine". read more

I made a reservation at what I thought was Frenchie. Unfortunately, when I got there, they indicated there was no way I could have made a reservation, since they weren't open in the morning when I called, and on top of that, they had been booked for 1 month (or 3 months). However, in my brief interaction with them, I was able to observe more than enough to make a review. First, they were incredibly rude in responding to what was an honest mistake, especially given that we were not pushy, and simply were trying to figure out what had happened to our reservation. Second, there appeared to be only Americans at this establishment, which means that this is obviously NOT an authentic French experience, nor does it provide the ambience of a French restaurant. Also, the level of dress code of the clients was sub par (touristy) looking. While I was dressed in suit and my fianceé in a dress, most of the customers were in T-shirts, jeans, and very casual ware...hardly representative of a "fancy" restaurant that should have any right to treat potential customers with contempt and conceitedness. I guess the name "Frenchie" should have tipped me off... If it were a true French restaurant, it would have been called Français... read more

Good fuckin' food. We serendipitously snagged a table at the restaurant thanks to a last-minute cancelation. Lucky us, because the food was incredible. Very well-curated meal, with delicate flavors, rich colors, and memorable textures. The sommelier suggested a lovely light red wine that paired perfectly with the food. Great, great food. Extremely sweet staff. Cozy, rustic place tucked in a little alley. And a terrific restroom, too! read more

I came here in late May 2015 on a Europe vacation with my girlfriend. The best part was the excellent food, and the worst parts was the difficulty in securing a reservation, and the large delay in getting one of our tasting menu items. FOOD This was some of my favorite food that I've eaten in Paris, and this place definitely deserves its reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Paris. All of the tables around us (this place only seats like 6 or so tables) spoke in English, so I imagine that most of their customers are tourists like us and that this place is very familiar with serving tourists. The fruit-based dessert was absolutely delicious, and so was the chocolate-based one (sorry I don't really remember exactly what these are called, but it won't be too helpful for you anyway since the menu changes every day). SERVICE Service was generally attentive and friendly - although at least one of our tasting menu options was extremely delayed. We watched the table next to us, which was served at the same time, get 1 entire course ahead of us because of the delay. They did offer an apology and a sincere explanation at the end though, which was appreciated, although waiting for the extra course was unpleasant. PRICE They only had one option for the menu - 5 courses for ~70-80 Euros each, with optional wine parings. The price is a steal for the quality of food that you get (especially since compared to American restaurants, the "service charge" is included). TIPS FOR SECURING A RESERVATION This place only takes reservations by phone, and since they only have ~6 tables, it is very difficult to get a reservation. Frenchie only takes reservations from 2:30pm to 5:30pm (French time, of course) via phone on weekdays. They take reservations exactly 35 days in advance, so call exactly at 2:30pm 35 days in advance to maximize your chances (HUGE SHOUTOUT to my girlfriend for doing this). Use Google Voice and wake up early in the morning (assuming you're in a US time zone) to do this. You also need to up to 2 days before and until 3pm the day of to re-secure your reservation, so make sure to do that or else it will be cancelled! Good luck getting a reservation and enjoy Frenchie! read more

Unquestionably the best dinner I've ever had in a dozen or so trips to Paris -- Frenchie is the one restaurant I would recommend to any of my friends. I've had Michelin starred meals that were three times the cost with half the tastiness and fun. Frenchie is cosy, convivial, and unquestionably cool -- modern cooking with fantastic and friendly staff, and an engaged and happy crowd at the tall communal tables. When our pick from the wine list was sold out, the server recommended a personal favorite of his that was extraordinary, and even less expensive to boot. The food was modern without being experimental -- no foams or spherification, just delicious ingredients in delightful combinations, with really fresh produce that was cooked lightly to bring out the best of the vegetables. The pot au chocolat was the stuff of legends. This is the first restaurant in four years that I've been excited enough about to bother reviewing it on Yelp. Seriously. It's that good, and that rare in Paris. (There is a lot of Lost-Generation-era laurel-resting going on, in the City of Lights.) ...To help others with logistics in the future: we ate in the wine bar across the street from the restaurant, and had no problem getting in at 8:30pm on a Wednesday last week. And to counter points in some other reivews, we were the only Americans, and this is as far from a tourist joint as it gets. (Think of Locanda or Commonwealth in San Francisco -- a few in-the-know out-of-towners might come there because their careful research suggests that it's awesome, but that hardly makes it the Hard Rock Cafe.) read more

Probably one of the best meals I've ever had. The menu rotates constantly so this was for a meal we had back in February. We opted to spend the supplement ad get the foie gras to share - and wow! What a way to start a meal. If you see it on the menu don't hesitate to spend the extra 20 or so euros. It was worth it! The other courses were as equally amazing. My girlfriend, not being as adventurous eater as me, opted for a the anchovy appetizer (which was essentially a giant filet with avocados and other fresh fruits, not the tiny things you are imagining) and I had the sweatbread. Both were amazing, I could barely get her to give me a bite of the anchovy, and she hates fish! For the main she had pigeon paired with beats and I had white fish. Again - wow! We paired the meals with some reasonably priced house wine. This place also gets bonus points for having the chef actually in house. I don't know if we were lucky he was there or it's standard but it's nice to know when spending this level of money you can be sure the food coming out will be at its best. My girlfriend and I quickly decided - next time we are in Paris this place will be one of our first stops. read more

Food was great . Service and presentation was terrible. The food was thrown down on the table with little explanation and the wine pairing was sub par because the explanation was minimal . read more

We're French and went on a Sunday night after a reservation done through Opentable. We had a delicious dinner, we had steak tartare, tuna tartare, french fries and a cheese board. Fantastic meal! The waitress, a young American woman was charming and very sweet. She had a lot of attention towards all the clients even some jerks on the table next to us. Awesome service! I'm glad we had a table near the window in the sunroom because it is very loud and we had a hard time talking to each other... I mean it. We'll definitely go back and make sure we're in the Sunroom. Merci beaucoup, c'etait top! read more

We have been in Paris 3 weeks and been to most of the better restaurants, but we had wanted to try Frenchie. It was difficult, if not impossible, to get a reservation using their online system. We ended up with the early seating which was fine. The meal was not anything special and the portions were minuscule. I guess we don't get the big raves. We would not go back. read more

The food is just below Michelin star quality - in a casual setting. The food is the star here not the pomp and circumstance. Service was very attentive and you can tell how proud they are of the food. We opted for the 5-course and wine pairing e120 each yes with wine! Started with Duck foie gras beetroot salad - oh oh yes yes; Veal and scallop tartare - better than the 1st - or might close to it! Poached white fish in brown butter was light and elegant and then rabbit with white carrot puree was good not spectacular... Banofee tart for dessert... was crazy good banana, chocolate dulce de leech and pecans.... wonderful way to end the night. read more

Review for the Restaurant - Not the Wine bar We went here in February for our anniversary dinner one evening after wanting to try Frenchie for a few months. We had a reservation at 21.30, the greeting was cordial enough, waitress was keen, and came back several times while we were still choosing, a rarity in Paris. At 19.00 the place is decked out only with tourist, at 21.30 the french roll in. There were quite a few mixed french/anglophone couples like us too. Took the full 3 course menu at 45€ plus a Foie Gras for 16€ extra to share. Wine list is extensive but jumps from a 25€ bottle to 50€+ bottles. Would be nice if they had some more average price 25-35€ bottles as there were only 2. Foie gras was probably the best foie gras combo I've had in Paris, with a gorgeous sauce and poached pear. I could have left just after that. Less satisfied with the Main meal, a very strange puree that we couldn't identify made for an odd mix with the chicken. BUT, the dessert more than made up for it. My boyfriend is not a foodie in any way whatsoever but he still talks about his 'Perles de Japon et Baba au rhum' . Mine was a red fruit cheesecake with orange sorbet. Delicious also All in all, it was a nice night, with good wine and good food, and I would reccomend it for a special occasion. I will try the wine bar soon I hope! read more

Perhaps the best meal of my life. I would just leave it there because that's all you need, but really our dinner was incredible. We even had two 3-Michelin star meals while in Paris, but we kept going back to talking about this dinner. The service was so fun and playful, and the food was full of flavor and beautiful to look at. GO HERE. read more

OK, with the help of the carte du jour, which they were so kind as to let us take a copy, here's the totality of our FANTASTIC meal at Frenchie... As I said, there were only 6 items on the menu, making it pretty easy for us to sample the entirety of M. Marchand's cooking for the day. I started with the "Salade de tomates", somewhat like a cold soup rather than a salad, the "broth" being a basil-scented balsamic vinegrette encompassing a lovely rough chop of various heirloom tomatoes with "groseilles" (red currants, if I remember), and gently herbed with chervil, studded with a few croutons if I remember correctly. The flavors were brilliant, each bringing out the others. My partner had the "Creme de mais au lait de coco", a silky corn and coconut milk bisque accented with red pepper coulis and a crunchy disc-like...well, the menu says "salami picante", but it seemed to me that it was more like a parmesan chip (well, far more than a mere parmesan chip, truth be told). Entrees were magnificent! I had the Onglet de boeuf, a hangar steak cooked perfectly rare-medium, served on a bed of celery root puree, drizzled with beef reduction, sprinkled with slightly cooked grapes and garnished JUST SO with chervil, parsley and a third herb which escapes me. It was amazingly put together, the puree making a nice starch bed for the lovely meat, the reduction and grapes scattered around artfully, and the herbs arranged with great eye to detail. Kim had the vegetarian option, a pillowy gnocchi served with translucently-sliced-so-thin zucchini ("courgette" in Français) in a simple, flavorful ricotta sauce ("ricotta salée). The gnocchi were about as perfect as I've ever tasted, the perfect balance of lightness and being. After this, what could he do for dessert? Plenty. My wife went for the plat du fromage, and we discovered the joys of St. Maure, a lovely soft goatsmilk cheese, served with fig chutney and Lampong pepper. Wow, a creamy treat soooooo goooooood that we went down Rue de Montorguiel and bought a big log of it at a fromagerie! I had a traditional "pot au chocolat", which was a wonderful, complex yet simple combination of three flavors: deep dark chocolate, citron confit, and creme fraiche to smooth it all out. I'd have to say when it comes to food I much prefer fewer ingredients of high quality combined in a simple and harmonious fashion, served in a relaxed yet competent manner. By my reckoning, Greg Marchand and his staff at Frenchie have achieved an extraordinarily high level of simple sophistication...I would go there tomorrow, IF I were in Paris and IF they had room! read more

Very good. Not the most amazing, life changing meal, however I'm glad that I went and experienced it. Had the five course set menu. Was surprised there were two fish dishes back to back. Last course before desert was pigeon which didn't taste anything like I expected (first time), but was enjoyable. Service was fantastic. Wine pairing was also on point. Just not feeling the crazy hype. read more

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There's a reason that they turn away so many. Get a reservation early. It's absolutely worth the trouble. Possibly the best meal I've ever had. read more

Frenchie - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Four of us had the 5 course tasting menu, and I had the wine pairing. Everything was pretty perfect. Excellent bacon maple biscuits, foie terrine, monk fish... even the pigeon confit made quite an impression. Deliciously inventive desserts. Super friendly staff. Cozy spot. You can ask for nothing more. read more

Best meal in Paris!!!! And we dined at arpege and it didn't even compare. MAKE RESERVATIONS WAY AHEAD. It's totally worth it and it is an amazing experience! Thank you to the staff for being so fun and enjoyable, and if you can. Grab the seat at the chefs table! read more

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Ok. So wipe clean - not like a server - any pre conceptions and simple come to Frenchie and enjoy the food, atmosphere, the marvelous staff, and above all, the cuisine. It's a must when visiting Paris. Enjoy! read more

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Our first great dinner in Paris. First of all, amazing wait staff. Incredible friendly and accommodating without a hint of overbearing. The variety, balance, flavor, and pace of the meal was spot on. I really appreciate it that they don't take it too far on getting too crazy with playing with your food. read more

We ate here Thursday, May 25. Our waiter was JP. As this was our first visit to Paris, we didn't understand what the percentages were for at the bottom of the bill. We were on our way out, and asked JP if that covered tip, and he said no, it was a state tax. I went back into the restaurant and left JP ANOTHER 50 Euros. We later found out that all food at restaurants is taxed at 10% for tip, and alcohol taxed at 20% for tip. He was dishonest and deceitful. On a $335 meal he was tipped out $98. SHAMEFUL! read more

Frenchie - Waiter JP lied and said the fees on the bottom of tab were taxes and not for tip. We left an additional 50 Euros because of his lies! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Amazing!!! You have to go there on your Paris trip, it's a very cool winebar and the diner was also ultra delicious.

This was amazing. One of my favorite dinners ever! Service, chef, food, drinks everything was so amazing. Too cute of a place to pass up. Make sure to make reservations in advance. read more