Found Il Était Un Square after doing some research into where to eat in Paris. Yeah, I also questioned why I would go to a burger place of all places when there are so many different food options. Well, after coming here, I am quite glad I did! I was pretty impressed at the burger and tartare options when looking into what I wanted. Hell, a place that has seven different tartares can't be sneezed at. Opted for The Italian for tartare, and The Napoleon 1er and The Roman for the burgers. The Aubrac beef they use it is something else. That tartare was some of the tastiest and juiciest I've had. And they do not skimp on it at all, they give you a huge stack of thick beef. Oh it was so worth it. And it carried over on the burgers as well. Aubrac beef went so well with the burgers. Well seasoned and perfectly cooked! Perhaps we were being a little too aggressive going for double patties rather than single patties, but hey I was on vacation. I had to stop eating the fries (which comes with every entrée) simply because I had no stomach left. Staff here are extremely friendly. They all speak perfect English, which obviously helped us out. As soon as we walked in here, they were welcoming as if we were locals that came here all the time. Made us feel very relaxed. Just great people that are happy to run their local neighborhood restaurant. AlthoughIl Était Un Square is pretty far from the usual tourist attractions, I regret nothing about taking the time to come here. The food is great, but the people here are even better. I would very much love to come back again. read more

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Great burgers, OK tartare. The burgers come with a melted cheese sauce which is different from other places I've tried. These were pretty good. The tartare was average to me - definitely have had better tartare elsewhere. Please note that the tartare dishes are full entrees. We each ordered a burger and then ordered some tartare to share, thinking they were appetizers, and we ended up with way too much food. Wished the servers had warned us. read more

Il Etait un Square - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

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The Napoleon burger has been conquered and hands down we experienced the best Paris burgers in town! These wonderful meals were found at Il etait un square. Why can't all burgers be this fun and delicious to eat?! Staff were incredibly nice and despite a hotel accommodation issue which delayed us 30 minutes past our reservation, they still seated us without any hesitation. All burgers come with crispy frites which stand on their own as another wonderful treat! We certainly will be back whenever in town again! Merci Beaucoup! read more

Il Etait un Square - The Napoleon! :) - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

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Super small shop, but the most delicious burger I've ever eaten! I got the cheddar burger and my friends got the falafel burger while some of my other friends got the steak flanks. Out of us three I feel like I'm the only person who would give this place a 10 out of 10. It's like the best burger I've ever had!! The burger meat is just so juicy and the cheese falls perfectly in the melted cheddar. The french fries were good like normal and the salad was good like normal as well, but the burger really blew me away. However, like I said my friends who got the other burgers so they really enjoyed it but definitely not as enthusiastic as I was and my friends who got the steak or even less enthusiastic. They were understaffed, as our waiter mentioned, for the night since they didn't plan for so many people coming without reservations. However, the service was still splendid and they were super nice and funny! They're also very friendly and nice even though we are from America. It was a great experience and I had a lovely time here!! The burgers are super expensive all €16 or more read more

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When my wife suggested a burger place on the South edge of Paris for our 2nd dinner in Paris I was hesitant as it didn't seem to be a very French meal; however, the burgers were worth the walk and it was a very nice date night meal. The burgers were made as only could be made in Paris, almost tartar and dripping in a cheese sauce, not just a slice of cheese. The atmosphere was comfortable and the staff, especially the owner, was fun and attentive. A good bottle of wine made the meal feel French. Make your reservations and enjoy a great meal! read more

Il Etait un Square - Bleu cheese burger and Veggie (falafel) burger - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

Officially our favorite restaurant in Paris. Three of us each had different burgers and they were outstanding. Our fourth had the chicken skewer. It was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. For dessert, we had Caramel ice cream with praline and chocolate mousse, both desserts made our eyes and tastebuds light up!! We finished with a few amazing cups of coffee. Apart from delicious food, the staff are the nicest and most helpful we have encountered in Paris!! We absolutely loved it! read more

I was visiting from Chicago and stumbled upon this gem. The service is great and Jerad and Nicholas were amazing! Very sweet people with great attitudes. The waiters were also great and sweet. Now for the burgers, AMAZING! AMAZING! The meat was well seasoned and cooked well. The meat was minced and soft, no pieces of fat at all, overall a great burger. I got the Cheddar and the cheese was nice and melted. The fries were nice and crispy too and came in a cute basket and on the side a small salad which I put inside my burger. I never finish my food and I almost finished this whole meal. Very good and I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a burger that tastes a little closer to home read more

I made a reservation for a Saturday night. Good vibe and friendly wait staff. We all ordered burgers which came with fries and small salad. Perfect meal and casual dining experience! read more

An excellent neighborhood burger place with very talented staff. Service was quick. Burgers and tartare were delicious. They have for most of the burgers a cream cheese based on cheddar, bleu or reblochon touch that add a great taste to the burger. I had also the Gascon a tartare little bit cooked served with a house salad and French fries. They also make in-house their own ketchup made with fresh tomatoes. A must to go if you are in the neighborhood. Well deserved by metro Corvisart or Glacière in the 13th district. Reservations on Saturday ask for Mr. Gerard. read more

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Fantastic! Just a fantastic. Experience. 4.5 stars for the food but rounded up to 5 overall for the amazingly friendly, accommodating service! Stopped by here my last day in Paris after hearing great things all over the Internet. They are open for lunch until 3 and dinner until 10:30. They were booked for dinner but fortunately I called ahead and popped in for lunch before closing. The owner (I presume) was so very nice and friendly. He spoke excellent English and explained the whole menu to me. The burgers are classified by type of cheese (my type of burger!). I ordered the La Montagnard, a French cheese from the mountains. Got my burger medium rare. Came out cooked perfectly. The parties are a little less packed in in France or maybe just this place and it makes for a divinely soft, delicious texture and taste. The meat was some of the best I've had and probably the best I've had on a burger ever. Definitely a top 3 burger in my life! Stop by if you can; you won't regret it! read more

This is probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. I really enjoyed it. My two friends and I came for dinner while we were in Paris and were not disappointed. The staff was super nice and friendly. They helped us with whatever we needed. The burgers were cooked perfectly and they even said that if we were not happy with I.T they would remake I.T. Luckily when the burger came out I.T was cooked to perfection. The cheese on top of the burger was delicious. If you are looking for a spot to have a good burger in Paris, be sure to go here! We also ordered a bottle of wine and I.T went perfect with the burgers we ordered. These burgers were also huge. If you don't eat a lot you could probably even split one! read more

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I have been a couple of times. Seriously, they have the best burgers in the world. I know that's a pretty bold statement but at least in all the spots I have traveled which is pretty extensive. I had the burger of the month this time ... The Ched Pepper. Tremendous. In the future, every time I am in Paris this will be a stop. read more

Il Etait un Square - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

Came to this in assuming place with friendly and accommodating service because of such a high rating on Trip Advisor. We both had the cheddar burger. To be honest it was good but nothing outstanding. It was ok. read more

A vaguely named small business that's only open for 5 hours out of the day with glowing reviews? Sign me up. The reviews were so impressive that after we were rejected from the restaurant for coming at 4PM because the hours on yelp were wrong, we booked a reservation just to try it out. Came back at 9PM for dinner. The restaurant wasn't too crowded and there were a handful of open tables, although the owner asked us if we had a reservation which made me believe that a walk in at that time wouldn't be possible. The owner came and explained the menu to us in english, even though we understood french. We went a little crazy and ordered a burger for each of us and a steak tartare. Each entree came with a salad and fries, and the portions were huge. My friend had the Montagnard and I had the burger of the month, the Viking. For many rave reviews of the burgers, we had the bar set pretty high and were kind of let down. While the burgers were unique, the were very sloppy to eat and definitely not what we were used to. Us Americans used to our American burgers were served patties that fell apart and were juice soaked, and even attempting to eat with fork and knife was difficult because the knife wouldn't cut through anything without making a mess. Mine had some kind of mushroom or fungus or root mixed in with the beef and the taste it created wasn't exactly up my alley. Had we not ordered "Le Traditionnel" steak tartare, this review would probably have less stars. An image of a picturesque yolk sitting on top of of the beef called our names and it certainly didn't disappoint. The staff was very amicable and served us dessert shots at the end on the house. Worth a try, everyone else loved the burgers so maybe we were the outliers. read more

I am visiting Paris for a few days and in my search for some food found this little gem. I stopped by when they were opened for lunch and they were full, but I didnt need to wait too long for a table. The owner and staff were extremely kind and personable. I was seated and it seemed like mere minutes after I placed my order my food was out and in front of me. For how busy they were I was really surprised at the quick and attentive service. The food was very good and well portioned. I had the chicken skewer and it came with rice and salad. Good amount of food to make you comfortably full. I have been travelling for a few days so it was certainly needed and well worth the price. Would certainly visit again! read more

I have eaten hamburgers around the world and this place no doubt has the best hamburgers I have ever had! Owner greeted us when we arrived and made us feel at home, both servers were fantastic and food arrived quickly. We had a selection of food from starters, burgers and dessert and everything was excellent! Well worth the stop while in Paris! read more

Il Etait un Square - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

Incredible! The burger was hands down one of the best I've ever had. I plan to revisit next time I'm in town.

Amazing food! First time in Paris and I trusted Yelp for many places to go. This place is a for sure! Amazing burgers. I got the max and my Husband got the Cheddar. Great friends. Amazing desserts. Excellent service. Can't go wrong. read more

Excellent burgers and excellent staff, they treat English speakers well and explain the menu in detail.

Found this place on trip advisor and decided to give it a try. The owner and staff were extremely friendly (and spoke near perfect English). The vegetable soup was delicious and a perfect appetizer to share. When we got the burgers they looked just as good as they did in the pictures and somehow tasted even better. I will definitely be going again. read more

An excellent and friendly spot for burgers and tartare. It's a purely French bistro focused on meat, but with a couple of fish and vegetarian options. I would definitely recommend it if you are in the Place d'Italie neighborhood! read more

On our third day, we had been trying to go to this burger place Il Etait un Square , but it was always booked. I finally managed to get a reservation through the app The Fork. (This app is like OpenTable and let's you make reservations over your phone.) We had one of their burger specials as well as their steak tartare. Both were extremely good. It was my first time having steak tartare so can't compare it to anything, but if I was craving meat it's a nice alternative to a burger. This place might be a good option if you are craving beef and if you are looking to get out of the touristy areas. It's located in a nice residential area and when we went for lunch it was filled predominantly with locals. read more about our food tour on my site read more

First stop in Paris- walked about 1.5 miles with the kids to get there and it was totally worth it. Extremely friendly service, absolutely delicious food. Great vibe. read more

Best burger I've ever had. In the world. Took forever to get here in evening traffic and we missed our reservation so they weren't super welcoming. The cheeseburger was worth it though. read more

After moving to Paris from The United States, I have found that burgers are my go-to when I'm feeling homesick. Little did I know, I would find one of the best burgers of all time in France. This place is amazing--the burgers are great and the chocolate fondant is delicious too. The employees and owner are all really nice and provide great customer service. I highly recommend this place. read more

Good fast service even though they said they would be slow because they were busy. They explained menu thoroughly to us in English, which we appreciated. Used a weird creamed version of the cheese on the burgers (though they told us that is what they did in advance). Burgers were good though. Fries and side salad accompanying burgers were really good. Big portions left us feeling quite full. read more

The burgers are very good and the sides of salad and fries were very fresh. We also tried the steak but it was one of the most stringy and hard the chew steaks I've ever eaten. Stick to the burgers. The server was very good and described all the dishes to us. read more

Phenomenal burgers. I have died a happy man! The French have taken a burger and like everything else have turned it into art. I had a Blu hamburger- absolutely amazing. Staff was wonderful and incredibly accommodating read more

This place is amazing. When you think of Paris, you don't really think of hamburgers - but this is the exception. They were really busy, but the owners were friendly and hustling around as quickly as they could. The food was certainly worth the wait. It sounds crazy, but after 10 days in France, I think our favorite overall meal was these hamburgers!!! read more

The French burger was amazing! Came to this place multiple times during our stay in Paris!

Excellent service and great food. First place we stopped in Paris and it didn't disappoint. If you're a burger lover this place is a must.

This is a great place. Great burgers, excellent staff, small business owner who is focused on customer satisfaction. He and his wife are expecting twins, very motivated. Good guy and nice people. read more

Excellent! We had lunch here soon after arriving in Paris. The Burger I had was awesome and the service was great too. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing outdoor spot to eat. read more