A Basque restaurant frequented by locals and nearby students. Hearty portions of southern French…read morecountryside cooking. We had the fortune of meeting a friend here that has been going to the other branch for 40 years and he swears by its authenticity. We started off with Kir Royales which is the quintessential pre meal beverage. And then moved on to mains as appetizers are not necessary given the portions. Their cassoulet was incredible with real stick to your ribs appeal. However I feel the star of the show was their 5 diamond salade. Imagine a bed of greens supporting their duck fat potatoes fried crisp, topped with generous portions of lardons and chicken livers. All garnished with mini rounds of cheese on toast and a fried egg! What is not to like? The decor is classic diner, nothing fancy it it is all about the food. Service was friendly and not intrusive.

My husband is basque(more Spanish Basque) so we had an idea of what to expect food wise…read more The food was hearty with rice, beans, and potato dishes. Priced as expected in a tourist area. We found the service quite friendly unlike what I was expecting after the reading of some of the Yelp review. Our server was super friendly even with my lack of the French language. I just showed him my Google translator to help when I ordered or needed an item. He did offer me a wine recommendation to accommodate my basque chicken meal that I did enjoy. My chicken was tender and fell off the bone. I would have liked a bit more meat in my dish. It came with a thigh and a small wing. For the price of 14 EUR, I would have like at least two thigh or a small chicken breast. Food was good not sure if it's something I would go back for. Desserts were a nice closer to the meal. Overall the vibe and service was a 4 star rating but food wise I would give it a 3.

We stopped by for dinner on Friday without reservation, and we got lucky and got the table. Great…read moreambiance, classic French, pleasure to look around. Good list of wines and spirits, with wine by the glass still reasonable (€7). I had oxtail terrine as a starter - it was delicious, literally cleaned the plate. Veal liver with mushrooms was outstanding - real wild mushrooms (for those of us visiting from the US, it is a big deal), liver itself perfectly cooked as requested and perfectly seasoned. I like how side dishes are served in the little cups, without clobbering your plate. Had some Basque cake as a desert - that was not my favorite, but that's okay. Excellent service, prompt, friendly, attentive. Definitely recommended. Also reservations are highly recommended.

This was the best French Basque cuisine and dining experience while we were in Paris. It was…read moreunpretentious and clearly was where the locals dined. We ordered the duck confit 10/10! The skin was crispy the meat was moist - the flavor was superb. It was so good, my sister was gnawing on the bone. We also ordered a salad and came with generous prawns and the goat cheese filled phyllo dough crisp on top, we also ordered scallops with crab stuffed peppers. Everything came out all at once and we were pretty excited to dig in. Make sure you reserve lots of time to just enjoy wine and conversation bc this place gets busy but you know the food is being cooked up to perfection. With two glasses of wine, coke, and three dishes our bill came out to about $85, which is a great deal considering we were quite stuffed. We also ate at instragramable venues: Girafe, Kong, and Cafe de Flore...and this place, off the beaten path, was THEE Best! Recommend you download Google translator to understand the menu. Service was also very kind and warm!

This was my sixth time enjoying the chef's tasting menu, and we always choose the tasting menu…read morebecause the chef truly knows what he's doing. The Parmesan soup is always a favorite. The seared scallop and poached cod were excellent. He used seasonal ingredients and prepared them simply, without masking their natural flavors. Of course, we finished with the rice pudding, salted caramel, and candied hazelnuts. The only thing missing was his wonderful terrine to start the meal.

Cute, quaint restaurant with good food and wine. Honestly can't even remember everything we…read moreordered, but the standouts for me were the scallops and octopus (so perfectly tender)! Great service and a homey vibe!

This was the best restaurant we went to in Paris! The beef Boulloine (sp) was just as recommended…read moreby others - amazing!

My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

Great little restaurant. The owner welcomed us even though we were outside service hours. He…read moresuggested a "Gazpacho de la mer", which turned out to be excellent and a perfect recommendation given the hot weather. We also tried the "terrine à l'espelette", very tasty and peppery as it should be.

The owner was so gracious explained his recommendations on the menu. Shrimp gespacho was great as…read morewas the Calamari & Sangria!

We came across this restaurant in search of place to eat. We had no reservations, but they took us…read moreanyway. ( Reservations are recommended). Stella, who waited on us was amazing, guiding us through the menu and constantly checking in and taking care of our needs. The seared beef tenderloin was incredibly flavorful. It was an easy split between my wife and I. My wife loved their Chicken Caesar Salad. Enjoyed this place so much we went twice during our stay in Paris. Recommend it if you are in the area.

Wife and I stopped by for appetizers drink and appetizers before dinner in the area. Sat at the…read morecounter, good wine and food was great. Cool little cafe, service was excellent.

On a recent trip to Paris, my husband and I stopped in here for a quick lunch. Do it!…read more L'Avant Comptoir is a tiny wine bar in the 6th arrondissement which serves an assortment of small plates. The menu changes daily, and every item is fantastic! Beautifully plated, quality ingredients, imaginative choices, warm welcome, fast service. Top notch.

Unfortunately the young girl wasn't friendly like Anthony Bourdain said…read more No English menu which was fine, but they can't really help on describing. She was also rough slamming utensils and dishes which was wild. Squid Ink Croquettes was very good in my opinion. Lots of ink and chunks of squid. Good flavor. Shrimp Ravioli in Seaweed Soup was more like a dim sum dish... A glass of white wine was €10 which is high. Butter was very good though as expected.