Excellent! Beef and pomme frites…read more Simple excellent menu with a finely cooked cut of beef (pink ins) and a secret sauce that may or may not be the missing ingredient for successful world peace. I'm leaning towards the former more than the latter. This is a super popular place with people will queue up for. Don't worry, this is not a place to sit and linger so a table will open up soon.

I redo my review. My wife went and SHE waited…read more (She called when it was time.) About half the people are irritated as they leave here. As I was the first time. But you know what? I am changing my mind by 2 stars. Its a gimmick but I enjoyed it. Sitting outside in Paris with a thin little piece of steak with a very nice sauce with some french fries soaking up all of the (everything) is not a bad way to spend a night. Oui?

We celebrated my birthday here. We arrived 15 mins before our reservation time , waiting outside…read morein line for another 15-20 mins. Once we were sat the service worked a bit slow, but everyone was friendly and kind. The ambiance was vibrant. Cool. Not too loud. Not too bright. We ordered the prosciutto appetizer, burrata, focaccia , mamargherita pizza , truffle pasta and the bolognese pasta, tiramisu, and pistachio gelato. Everything was delicious. The focaccia through us off a little but . But it was good.

We had a big family lunch at Pink Mamma a few weeks ago after a Sunday morning visit to Montmartre…read more I booked the table about a month in advance, and it was easy to do, even for a party of 11. There was no back-and-forth prior to our lunch, we just made the reservation online and showed up. Pink Mamma is part of the Big Mamma family, a popular French Italian restaurant group (Italian restaurants, French group) with locations across Europe. This one occupies four stories in a flatiron-shaped building in Pigalle, the exterior tiled in a bright flamingo pink. Our table was on the top level, a sunny space with a cheerful greenhouse aesthetic, sheer curtains over walls of windows, vines lacing through ceiling beams and chandeliers. We glimpsed the other floors on our way up, and every space seemed to be decorated to the max, including the stairwells. I guessing this place plays well on social media. Our lunch got off to a bumpy start when we were presented with a family style menu and told it was the only option for a party of our size. It came with starters, pizzas, pastas, all good stuff, for €55 per person. This seemed fair, except that the children were also counted, and we'd have to pay €55 each for my six-year-old (who eats nothing), my three-year-old (who eats like a three-year-old), and my niece, a two-year-old in a high chair (who, in fairness, eats as much as some adults). A lot of money, and likely a lot of wasted food. Our server was this Italian woman who showed everything on her face, and we could all tell she was annoyed that we questioned this policy, and annoyed further that she had to go ask management about our kids. It felt a little adversarial, and her attitude persisted when she came back with the regular menus. We ended up ordering a big a la carte spread, and it was plenty of food and much cheaper than €55 a head. Thankfully, our waiter softened up once the meal got going, and she was quite nice to us for most of our visit. This was a relief, especially towards the end, when my six-year-old threw up all over the floor. It was mostly water, and I cleaned it up, but both our server and another employee showed up and offered their help and kindness. Traveling with kids is an adventure, and I did indulge in a cocktail with lunch. I got The Big Pisco and it was delicious, a refreshing, summery drink with Cuatro Gallos Pisco Puro Italia, apricot liqueur, fennel, and lime. My husband got the French Touch, a cool gin drink with Tanqueray, elderflower, raspberry, cucumber, lemon, and R. Gerbaux l'Epicurien champagne. The food was great. We started with a few orders of the melone, prosciutto, and mozzarella appetizer, as well as the insalata Siciliana. The melon, Parma prosciutto, and buffalo were high quality and delicious, drizzled with olive oil and a little black pepper. The salad was fresh, green, and flavorful, with Sicilian broccoli, green beans, rocket, roasted zucchini, and tzatziki. There was also a complimentary basket of good, crusty bread. We shared a bunch of pasta, doubling up on the spaghettoni alla Vittorio, the mezze rigatoni alla Gricia, and the fazzoletti ricotta e spinaci. The spaghettoni was a nice al dente pasta with Datterini tomato sauce and parmesan. The rigatoni was rich and satisfying, with salsa cacio pepe, guanciale, and black pepper. The fazzoletti were fresh pasta filled with lemony ricotta and spinach, tossed in a sage butter sauce, with parmesan on top. We got two kinds of pizza for the table, the Mammargherita and the Spicy Calabrese. I actually booked Pink Mamma in large part because it had pizza, which I thought would be good for the kids a few days into our trip. Too bad my son couldn't enjoy it, because it was quite tasty, if a little on the wet, floppy side. The margherita came with a great San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, plus mozzarella and parmesan. The Spicy Calabrese had the same sauce and mozzarella, along with 'nduja, spicy pork salsiccia, caramelized red onion, and tarragon. This wasn't a perfect experience, but we had a lovely lunch despite the hiccups. I'd recommend Pink Mamma if you're looking for a stylish restaurant near Montmartre.

A wonderful evening at Pedzouille! Our first choice upon arriving in Paris and so grateful for the…read morewarm welcome and service Charles provided us. He clearly explained our options and opened a bottle of Pinot Noir for us to enjoy meeting our preference for a light wine. We started our meal with Charcuterie and let the picture say it all! Thoughtfully presented to us leading to our sirloin and duck entree which was grilled to perfection and meeting our request for taste preference. We topped it off with a delicious dessert with crème which was French Toast delight. A cozy rustic wood themed spot perfectly matching the cuts of meat. However, best of all was Charles. He took such good care of us explaining every detail and he made us so happy and welcomed! To the chef... Nice work! We appreciate you and your craft as well. Muchas Gracias!

Amazing service and food! So good and all French! I loved that they had an English menu and the…read morewaiter spoke very good English! It's a small place but cozy! The food was worth it

You had me at meat and fire. Such a beautiful restaurant! Quaint, tucked away in a busy shopping…read morearea. It's like you're having dinner at a country home. Staff is lovely, the decor rustic, and unpretentious menu. For me it's a must to return!

We found this spot one rainy evening in 2019. No reservation and sat the bar. What ensued was…read moremagical, which is fitting for a magical city. I've referred multiple people here and everyone loved the experience. This was my third, but certainly not final visit to the legendary Robert et Louise. I'm now rocking their merch. You know what it is, gang-gang. Cuisine: 5/5. Fromage? Steak? Whiskey. Wine. Dessert. All these basics are done exceptionally well, superb, you might say. Beverages: 5/5. Ask the staff for a pairing of whiskey or wine with your meal and enjoy the ride. Service/Ambiance: 5/5. Make a reservation. Yes, make a reservation. Sit at the bar or take whatever they have available if you happen to "drop in." Be cool. The legendary OG Anthony Bourdain dug this place, so don't be a demanding American. Buen provecho.

Wonderful service and food. The steak was delicious and the aubergine was excellent.read more

Perfection with a warm feeling of home away from home. Gaston prepares amazing classics and modern…read morerenditions with beautiful balance of flavor, richness and presentation. This is big flavor with satisfying portions. Gaston's welcomes you to a home style setting where you are the a special guest. I stony recommend this hidden gem!

Loved this so much. We lined up at 6:10 for a 6:30 opening and got right in. We all ordered steak…read moremedium and it came cooked perfectly. I got my sauce on the side, which I was glad of bc it wasn't for me, but my family loved it. Frites were perfection. Desserts were all also great--the chocolate sauce was super dark, totally different from anything we've had before. Service was excellent too. Would go back every trip!

I'm going to be the party pooper here but the food was horrible. The line was a bit long at 10pm…read morebut it moved quickly. I didn't mind the wait if the food was good, but it wasn't the case for me. The mustard dressing salad was ok but the steak was so dry and I could eat only 3 slices. The waitress was very nice. She encouraged me to eat more but I just couldn't. I told her that I would skip the second plate. She actually packed the leftover for me but the food which didn't taste good then wouldn't taste good later, either. I had a bite of the steak later but I still didn't like it. The wine also tasted like water. We just laughed how bad everything was. This place is popular among tourists and I fell for it. Anyway I thought I should share my experience.

came here on the recommendation of a french friend…read more not sure what to expect. arrived here at around 4.30pm and was pretty empty. was politely told their kitchen won't open till 6.30pm. wasn't sure if I could last so long, to be honest. ordered a glass of champagne to start. followed by a mix cheese plate, jamon serrano and some olives. rustic bread basket accompanied them. mainly high bar stools seating, not the best for big groups. especially not when it gets crowded after their kitchen starts churning out tapas. another glass of white and red later, i surprised myself for having stayed so long. almost long enough to order some tapas perhaps? a request to have a look at their kitchen menu was turned down. she will only let me have it at 6.20pm. fine.... when I finally get my hands on it, I immediately ordered at 6.30pm. the carrot beignets and the lamb sweetbreads. not sure what happened after...... tick, tick, tick..... i was pretty sure i was the first to order? everyone else started to get their food. was patient and waited for a bit before enquiring. a surprised male server looked into it. crickets...... further food arrivals for all patrons around me! enquired again and again with three other ladies including the gal who took my order. finally, my beignets arrived. it was ok but way past my bedtime! alas, the sweetbreads came almost an hour after i initially placed my order, which didn't even come close to any good sweetbreads i've had many times prior! just couldn't bring myself to finish it....... sorry but even though they said they would comp one of my wines(was the champagne), i have already made up my mind that all they will get is a middling grade. not sure if i would recommend them to you. but if you are in the area and needed a tipple, sure, else look elsewhere. p.s. further service recovery in the form of another glass of red was poured my way, perhaps a little too late?

Freddy's is a must visit for incredible food, excellent wine, a warm ambiance, and an even better…read morestaff. Be sure to ask for Julian, his recommendations are outstanding, and he'll make sure you're well taken care of. Whether you're a local in Paris or visiting from abroad, this spot is absolutely worth experiencing. You won't be disappointed.

Not sure how to rate here. I'll ponder as I write…read more Let's start with the good. And when I say "good," I mean GREAT. The food here is magnificent. Top shelf. Every single thing we ate (and there were many things) was mind-blowingly delicious. There were cocktails (and mocktails!): a Last Word (Monkey 47 gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo, lime) for him and a Golden Pear mocktail for me. Both were outstanding and we each had two. We had the Beefy Bravas--a mille feuille potato topped with beef tartare and caviar--the Tobiko Crab Salad, and the Thai Salad (with seared toro, it's easily the best Thai papaya salad I've ever had). All were bonkers awesome. For our meat course, the husband got the Wagyu Picanha (all evidence points to it being a remarkable piece of beef) and I got the veal filet. The veal was one of the tenderest, most delicious pieces of meat I've ever eaten. The haricots beets we got as a side were crisp and sweet, and the pommes purées were otherworldly (complimentary). This is where the good part stops. The atmosphere of the restaurant was fine. But it was HOT. It is unusually hot in Paris this week but it was stifling inside the restaurant. But we could have dealt with that (the food was that good). The really disappointing part, however, was the service. We waited 20 minutes for anyone to ask if we wanted drinks (the restaurant was not crowded) and another 25 for someone to ask if we wanted to order. For context, a couple who arrived 10-15 minutes after us got a bottle of wine and their first course before the server--the same server for both tables--ever came to take our order. And it was like that throughout the meal. It's a shame, too, because the meal was exceptional otherwise. The service was bad enough that we won't return.

We came in without a reservation, definitely wanting a steak. They were fully committed, and…read moreultimately directed us to the bar. Unfortunately, they don't let you eat a full meal at the bar, only snacks. We waited for a cancellation, and ultimately the bartender was able to speak to the manager and find us a table! The French chateaubriand was outstanding, perfectly cooked and with a flavor profile completely different than American beef. Side dishes were well made and tasty, and the wine list solid. The sommelier was particularly helpful; she was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and took great care of us. Professional service, high end dining, and an excellent menu. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal steak. Don't come here if you don't like meat! Music was a bit loud but the ambiance was…read moregreat for it. Only a few tables - super intimate - and the server was very professional whatever you do, SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT. We ordered everything they offered (only 3 options) and I was wishing I could've had all three just for myself!

The outdoor table at which we were seated was a bit awkward for three people. There wasn't enough…read moreroom for us and our food at one table, so the waiter-thankfully- pulled up the adjacent, empty table so that we weren't playing Jenga while dining. The food was good. Not dance in your chair good, but definitely worth having.

If you're in the mood for smoked BBQ, the Batignolles location is a great stop! We ordered the…read morespare ribs, beef brisket, smoked beans, smoked Caesar salad, and cornbread. The smoked beans weren't your traditional baked beans. Instead, they used black-eyed peas and kidney beans, which made for an interesting twist that turned out to be uniquely good. Paired with the subtly sweet, moist cornbread, it was a winning combo. The process is simple and efficient: order at the counter, grab a number, and they'll bring your food and drinks right to your table. When you're done, you can scan your number and check out directly. For visitors like us who didn't want to download the app, it was just as easy to take the number to the register to pay. The staff were all very sweet and helpful, which made the experience even better. Solid BBQ, smooth service, and a welcoming vibe, definitely worth a visit.

Well, Jay and I decided to try some Texas style barbecue in France. It wasn't quite the same and…read moreI'll let you know how... First, the potato salad was not made with mayonnaise or mustard. It was just like a cold loaded mashed potato, but delicious!! The Black Eyed Peas inside my baked beans threw me off a little bit, but don't get me wrong. They were still amazing. I got a kick out of the loaded fries because they used whole little golden potatoes and a homemade cheese sauce. We then we added pulled pork to the top for spectacular result. I had a delicious beer that I could not pronounce. We probably overdid it with a large assortment of the meats: specifically pork spareribs, a trio of different types of brisket, and smoked pulled pork. The total came to $95 and it helped us feel a little closer to home. leftovers for lunch !