my favorite restaurant in Paris they got the four of us in with no reservation tight spacing i had…read morea watermelon salad and we all loved everything yes, we got the mousse this is a well-run restaurant

Friday lunch was an absolute beauty…read more The food? Fantastic. The wait times? Let's just say we're in Paris, not a Formula 1 pit lane. We'll leave it at that. We headed to Chez Janou, a Paris institution. I hadn't been in years, but my son insisted we go back because, according to him, they have the best chocolate mousse in Paris. Judging by the lineup, half the city; and every tourist with an Instagram account showed up. Thankfully we had a 2pm reso. Here's the thing, though. Everyone talks about the mousse, but the food deserves just as much attention. I'd also forgotten how much I love the 3rd arrondissement. Wander a few minutes from the restaurant and you'll find beautiful art galleries, a gorgeous little park, and some of the best boutique shopping in Paris. It's one of those neighbourhoods where you accidentally walk 15,000 steps without realizing it. Now, here's your game plan. Start with the escargots or the gambas to share. For your main, order the farci provençal or the foie de veau. The farci is like a French version of a stuffed pepper: yummy comfort food with a southern coast twist. As for the foie de veau... I actually ordered it by mistake. I thought I was getting regular veal. Out came veal liver. Best mistake of the day. I love liver. My mom makes an incredible liver and onions, so I'm a tough judge. This was outstanding. Rich, buttery, perfectly cooked and perfectly salted. It was so good I immediately texted my mom and told her she's coming here the next time she's in Paris. Drum roll, please... The chocolate mousse. Was it worth all the hype? Yep. There are no fancy swirls or little artistic desserts here. A server simply walks over carrying what looks like a white industrial-sized bowl of chocolate mousse and casually drops a mountain of it onto your plate. Everyone grabs a spoon and starts digging in. It's wonderfully French. Simple. Unpretentious. Ridiculously good. So yes, Chez Janou lives up to the hype. But don't just come for the mousse. Come for the lunch, stay for the neighbourhood, and spend the afternoon getting happily lost in one of the best corners of Paris. That's a Friday well spent.

This review might be a little confusing…read more I was looking forward to coming back here more than any other meal on my entire trip! The first time I ate here last year, I had the most wonderful meal that I have thought about many times since. So why 4 stars instead of 5 stars? That is such a tough thing to explain. 4 stars instead of 5 b/c the meal is a little pricey and because the quality of veal is not super high, but it is still good. So here are the things that are exceptional about the restaurant and the food. The service is really friendly. Probably the most outgoing server I had all trip. He was really warm and welcoming to me and to everyone who came in. He also spoke English and was just really nice. I got a dish that has potatoes and cheese and mushrooms and veal and ham on top. It is a southwest french dish called Escalope veau camp agnarde. It is such a good dish. There were really nice duck specials of the day which tempted me, but I had my mind made up on this dish before I even departed from SFO, it was my last day in Paris and I was going to have this dish no matter what and I told them that, lol. It was funny b/c the other waitress who worked there overheard me say that and understood that and came over to drop off the check at the end of the meal and commented on it. She said she also really likes that dish and it was a memorable delicious meal for her too. It was nice that she did that. It helped me express my happiness about the meal. She was also cute! Bread comes free with the meal and so does a bottle of tap water. My meal was 20.40 euros and I was full and happy when I was done. Oh, the dish was dropped in a cool pot. Definitely give this place a try. I saw other people with burgers and other dishes all of which looked really good. Oh I just remembered that I got a really generous portion of salami and toasted bread as an appetizer to munch on while I waited for my food. What a nice touch!

First time in Paris and I told myself the trip is not complete until I eat foie gras before I…read moreleave, on the night before flying back I search a place that was closed to my hotel o stayed at and went to tried it out. It open late which is great, my whole family went to eat there for dinner. We ordered burger, streak and everything foie gras. The foie gras and the duck meat is perfect, it was a big plate full of duck meat and foie gras. The steak was so so and the burger was so so, definitely come here to eat duck and foie gras. Service was nice, the place is clean and people are friendly. I would recommend this place for foie gras and duck meat

Ok so they made a mistake and dropped a tray on my wife's head. It then crashed into our table…read morebroke a few cups and spilled stuff all over my leg and lap. Mistakes happen but it's how people deal with them that set them apart. they were super apologetic and then comped our drinks and got everything cleaned up. As for the food I found it pretty tasty. The clams were a unique preparation that strayed from the butter garlic wine sauce that is so common these days. The artichokes were tasty. The tomato and bread dish was great and the atmosphere lovely.

Perfect! The 5 tapas we shared were all delicious. We had the chorizo, sautéed squid, sautéed…read moreshrimp, pan con tomato with Serrano ham and the tapas plate of the day. More than enough for the 2 of us. The chorizo and sautéed seafood stood out the most and the others were delicious. The sangria is in the sweet side, may not be to everyone's taste. It was flavorful and potent. Get the litre. We arrived at 10:15 and they closed at 11 and they sat us right away. The service was very fast and friendly. When I mentioned we were celebrating our engagement the waiter brought us over a gift. The price can't be beat for the amount of food. For 5 tapas and a pitcher of sangria it was under $60 euro. We highly recommend. Enjoy!

I wish it hadn't taken me so long to get to Bodega 64! What a wonderful little spot. I'll start by…read moresaying that our waitress was so friendly-- what a pleasant way to start a meal. The sangria was tasty, although a little pricey in my opinion (20€ for a liter), and the olive dish they give to start is a nice touch. We sat outside on their tiny terrace which was an added bonus but the tables inside looked just as convivial. The food here was delicious, my friend and I shared 6 tapas (for 24€) and left very satisfied. I'd suggested the croquettas de jambon, calamars frits, and definitely the chorizo a la plancha. Yum! Bouffe: 9/10 Boisson: 7/10 Ambiance: 8/10

The "tapas" are atrocious but surprisingly their plats are well cooked and quite good. Expect to be…read moreabused if you do not speak French (and even if you do) by the bulldog of a woman who runs the place.

Stopped at Le Servan during a layover between Italy and Portugal, and it turned out to be the…read moreperfect way to spend a few hours in Paris. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, with an energy that made the meal even better. I had a bottle of champagne, which was the ideal way to unwind before the next flight. The mussels were fresh and flavorful, the boudin wonton had the perfect crispy bite with a rich filling, and the duck was cooked just right--crispy skin, tender meat, and a sauce that brought everything together. The owner even came over to check in, adding a personal touch to an already great experience. It's the kind of place where you instantly feel at home, whether you're a regular or just passing through. If you ever have a few hours in Paris, Le Servan is worth the stop. Great food, great champagne, and a perfect way to break up a travel day.

You know, the food, as it goes, is passable French fare, but years ago I ate here and was trying to…read moreget some work done during dinner while alone. Other rude patrons accosted me. Years later I still think about how the staff of this restaurant abandoned me. I have come to believe this restaurant shouldn't exist, it is one of the worst restaurants in the world. A restaurant is not merely a place you go for base sustenance, but a temple of cultural communion. To severe the social contract between the diner and the staff is to lose every aspect that makes restaurants aesthetic temples; it desecrates any sense of beauty that they might have contained and gifted to the world. There is no beauty at Le Servan; only expensive food. Do yourself a favor and never go.

Beautiful courtyard and restaurant, tucked off of the street. We had a reservation but there were a…read morefew tables left for walk-ins. Service was good with modern French dishes. My Poisson du jour was packed with vibrant flavors but my favorite was the unique tartare with fresh herbs. My husband enjoyed his duck as well.

Food was undercooked And tasted like it had been soaked in mud !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And when…read moreI was ordering they only gave me mere seconds to decide on what I wanted even though I told them I hadn't decided yet. And they were overall very rude about everything .