My parents recommended this restaurant as their favorite set tasting menu in Paris. High praise! My companion and I selected the 5-course option, because I didn't want to be rolled down the street afterwards (he wanted the 7 course). We split a bottle of Sancerre, and it complemented each dish nicely. Even my red loving companion agreed. The first dish (not pictured) was refreshing: thin-sliced tomatoes and whipped burrata were potentially award-winning. Next up, snails. I'd never tried escargot before and anticipated something slimey and fishy. This dish was anything but. The slugs were exquisitely prepared in a garlicky sauce, yum. May have been my favorite dish! The duck filet was tender and complemented quite nicely by soft cooked carrots. The following cheese plate was surprising in terms of order, but a tasteful way to close a savory palette. More flavorful than brie though similar consistency. Lastly, the open-faced pistachio macaron was simply lovable. And I don't even like macarons! Topped with berries rather than another wafer, this dessert sets a new standard for the timeless pastry. Perfect amount of sugar. L'Epigramme is a must-try restaurant for any foodie visiting Paris. It will rock your socks off, just get there already. read more

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OMG...... the duck! I come to paris for two things the food and the wine, and the art, and its people, and the food. read more

If you are going to be in Paris do yourself a favor and eat at l'epigramme By far the best meal I had in France, honestly maybe ever. Not only was the food beyond amazing the family who owns it were super nice and made us feel like we meal that was catered to us. Again eat here you will not regret it! read more

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The best meal we have had on our trip! Every course was delicious. We chose the 5 course option which we thought was more of a tasting menu, expected the courses to be much smaller than they actually were. I was stuffed by the end of course #2 but had to keep going because each one was equally delicious. Even the dessert was amazing! This was recommended to us by a family friend and now we Will recommend this small little gem to any friends traveling here to Paris. read more

We've dined at L'Epigramme every time we're in Paris and it has yet to disappoint. I love the intimate atmosphere, the friendly service, and the wonderful food. And they're so nice even though my French is nonexistent. :) read more

L'Epigramme - Roasted half pigeon - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We just discovered a place that we will come back to whenever in Paris. The food was amazing. Everything. From the appetizer, through main course to the dessert. The atmosphere is charming and the staff polite and professional. We highly recommend l'Epigramme! read more

We came here for lunch, the wine list was spare but we found a decent one which we enjoyed. The restaurant was very slow, only the chef was present, he didn't even have a waitstaff. Only one other customer was in the place. And it worked, no one had to wait long. I started with the bone marrow, which came with some very nice greens and firm crusty toasted thin slices of bread, which were also an excellent accompaniment. Unfortunately, however, the thick end of the marrow was raw. I pointed this out and he apologized. I had the salmon to follow and it was decently cooked and the sauce was enjoyable. A bit common but nothing to complain about. We did not partake of dessert. read more

This spot was recommended by friends who visited a few months ago. We made a 7PM reservation on a Friday night and were the only diners in the place the whole time. Selected their 5 course option. Each course was wonderful and portions were larger than expected. the husband and wife team that operate this restaurant are friendly and charming and accommodaTed a couple of our requests to alter the set menu. Best meal on Paris all week. Highly recommend. simple, refined and very good food. read more

Absolutely the best meal I've had in Paris. Ever. My brother and I stumbled upon this gem of a spot while strolling around, asked if they had a table for two (at 7:15PM) and they sat us right away... The price was nice and it looked comfy and cozy. We had no idea that we would get the most amazing dining experience. I kindly asked them if I might have a vegetarian option and they easily obliged; giving me the most amazing vegetable tray and offering the lentil soup for the starter. What my brother and I could NOT get over was their preparation of potatoes. He had a white potato- I had the sweet potato- and each of ours were the most perfectly crisp on the outside, moist on the inside potatoes we had EVER. HAD. And the Painperdu (French Toast) dessert was- no lie- I think the best dessert I have EVER had. They made a slightly toasted with chocolate french toast with this light, sweet pistachio sauce along the outside. My mouth literally watered from eating it. If I could go back there JUST to get that dessert to go, I would. Highly HIGHLY recommend this spot. Adorable. Delicious. Affordable. French. What's not to love!?! Go. Go. GO!! read more

L'Epigramme - The delicious vegetarian option!! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

An absolute gem- Franco-Mauritian cooking at its finest. At €25, the lunch menu is superb value; the wine list , although relatively compact, has some marvels as well. 'Duck two ways' - confit and roast, with mushrooms and poached pairs- was absolutely sublime. On my visit there was an excellent Pomerol available by the glass. Convenient for lunch after a morning at Musee d'Orsay, or perusing the many art galleries in the vicinity. Highly recommended. read more

Very intimate, cozy. Owner is. Dry gregarious and welcoming. The lanky waiter speaks good English from living in Vancouver. Limited menu. Hidden gem. Main complaint that none of the dishes have green vegetables. This is most disconcerting. The cod with crispy risotto nice. Duck with prune mustard and potatoes good. The pistachio creme brûlée was excellent. The poached quince was okay, a little too tart. read more

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Outstanding small restaurant on the left bank near Odeon. While the menu is fixed you have some real flexibility (3, 5 or 7) courses, allowing you to deal with how hungry you are and what dishes you might prefer. The plates themselves are incredibly creative and sized appropriately. The ambiance is chic French cafe Mathew wine list while not extensive is perfectly adequate and reasonably priced! read more

Small, quaint and delicious. Husband and wife team. He is up front and she is the chef. 3, 5 or 7 course menu. Very reasonable and the food was amazing. Nice work. We will be back. . . read more

Meandering during lunch time we stopped to read the outside wall menu & the kind proprietor walked out & graciously offered to answer any menu questions we may have had. 2 or 3 course pre-fixed menu with a higher priced wine list. My starter was Cuttlefish with Espelette & Citron Caviar...gentle lemon flavors popped in my mouth while the spicy Spanish paprika awakened my senses with spice. Citron Caviar - a first time for me dining experience for me - fun stuff! Roasted Duck Breast coated with roasted whole coriander and served with Crapaudine beets & beet paste. Delicate, delicious flavors! French version of chocolate molten lava cake with caramel sauce was perfect. Great service!!! read more

Too salty, something like bone marrow and lamb are unable to eat. Don't know why it is such high score.

I would wholeheartedly say that my husband and I had a vastly different experience than Alex A., thankfully. The service was great (friendly and the food delivery was not untimely) and we didn't find the wine to be overpriced compared to other restaurants we'd been to in the area -- we did order by the glass. The food is the same price (28 Euros) as the 3 course prix fixe menu at Allard (see that review - where you don't have to order the prix fixe -- they also have an a la carte menu), but is much more refined than Allard's simple but delicious food. Universally, the food was fresh, light and exceedingly well prepared and presented. I really like the intimate atmosphere with the windows facing the well "floraed" courtyard. Given many of the mediocre bistros and such in the 6th arrondissement, I would absolutely return to L'Epigramme for either lunch or dinner. read more

We originally found L'Epigramme through a friend of my daughter and her spouse. We have been to to Paris three times since then and each time we have dined here. The restaurant has seen some changes in ownership and front of the house but the experience and food have never disappointed. It is ann excellent value. On 11/27/17 we ate there and had another wonderful meal. I am not qualified to speak to the chef's skills. All I can say is the Foie gras was the best I had in four french restaurants in the area. If you go, I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. read more

We had no reservations anywhere the one night that we were in Paris, and foolishly tried to get in to L'Avant Comptoir, obviously with no luck. We happened upon L'Epigramme and quick yelp search gave promising results. There weren't a lot of reviews, but that's common for Europe, so without many options, we decided to give it a try. We were fairly lucky to be seated at the last available table for two - not sure if a couple just didn't show up for their reservation or there really was just an open table waiting for us, but I'm certainly glad it worked out, as this turned out to be an amazing meal and experience. I loved the older couple that seated and waited on us (do they own the restaurant?) - just really cute, attentive, and charming. I felt like I was a guest at their dinner party. It is a standard prix fix style where you select an appetizer, a main, and a dessert - and all three were phenomenal. I had snails to start, followed by an amazing duck dish and a chocolate french toast dessert - wow all around. read more

I don't review very often, but when I do it's because a restaurant went above and beyond all expectations. My wife and I were wandering around and just so happened to find the best meal of our entire trip to Paris. They are a small place off the main street, but definitely deserves more attention. Started off with the escargot, the sauce was incredible and the fried onions with it were a unique touch that worked excellently. Followed with the beef filet, perfectly cooked meat with delicious onions and mushrooms (I don't even usually like mushrooms!). Finally ended with the lemon tart, super refreshing with creamy lemon and toasted meringue. Was also impressed with my wife's food, she went with the white asparagus appetizer, duck breast main (that duck skin is ridiculous), and the chocolate dessert. I couldn't recommend this place more if you're anywhere near the area, 39 Euros for the menu was more than most, but the quality was absolutely worth it. On top of the food the host and his wife the chef were very gracious to us, but don't expect a lot of English, the focus here is the food for sure. read more

Our group of six Americans had a marvelous experience at L'Epigramme. The setting was cozy and inviting, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Our three course meal with some cocktails and wine came out to 60€ per person (the fixed price was 38€). The staff speak only French, but respond well to gestures and butchered French. After dining among tourists in cafes in St Germain all week, this restaurant made us feel like natives. read more

Most delicious meal in paris. The snails are amazing, as well as all their deserts. Also, the wine was delicious. Good environment. A bit pricey, but worth it! read more

The food is great. The ambiance is nice. The couple that runs the restaurant is helpful and pleasant. I had the foie gras which was perfectly cooked. Lamb was perfectly cooked. A good wine selection. It is a small restaurant so reservations are a must. read more

I would have put 3 stars for the food, minus 1 for the price, minus 1 for the service. Used to be great but change of owner around a year ago (hence a lot of good albeit a bit dated reviews) To sum up: - food is decent but overpriced, you can find much better value even nearby (l'agrume, le comptoir du relais, azabu, la boissonnerie, le porte pot, etc.) - service is very bad - clients are 80% tourists (which is quite telling) 38€ for a (appetizer + entree + dessert). Impossible to change. I went there for a family member birthday, and got late due to work. I arrived after the appetizer, and they refused to take it out of the menu, but offered a coffee in exchange (a 50 cents coffee for a 10 euros appetizer, really?) Then the main course: all but one arrived, after a 40 minutes gap after the end of the appetizer (literally). The one that was late arrived c. 10 minutes after the other ones. No apology at all was offered. Wine was way overpriced: I noticed a bottle offered at 7 euros in retail sold here for 45 euros (Mas du Novi). So just don't go there, it is really not worth it. Overpriced, really bad service. There are so many great places nearby, don't waste your time! read more

When ever I am in Paris this is a must. The perfect mix of food and family! Try the beef and and lamb read more

L'Epigramme - The best in paris - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Very good food and wine list, wonderful ambiance and service, fairly priced One of my favorite places in Paris read more

Delicious food in this intimate restaurant. Reservations are highly recommended. Overly saturated with tourists when we went, but hey, we were tourists too. Great food overall though the duck was a little tough. read more

I'm a vegetarian and they made me a vegetable risotto dish with a side of earthy, flavorful Brie. I was in heaven. Vegetables never tasted so go and I eat a lot of vegetables. This was the best meal out of the 7 days I've been here. Just amazing. Their dessert was wonderful too! I had the chocolate cake. Their ingredients are fresh and there's so much flavor packed into every bite. I wanted to hug the chef. They're also very kind and warm there and so accommodating. It's really a sweet restaurant and I really recommend eating there. read more

Fabulous place to eat off the beaten path in Paris! My fiancé and I were referred by our hotel concierge or would otherwise had never found it it was great. We ordered off a prefix menu of 3 courses. I had the best foie gras I've set had in my life! The proprietors are a lovely couple who are very hospitable and welcoming even with a language barrier (we speak NO French). I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Absolutely amazing! Great service wonderful food . We ate at a Michelin starred restaurant down the street and this was just as good if not better. read more

After reading nice reviews I went there with my husband. We had made a reservation which seemed to be necessary for a Saturday evening. We had a problems finding the place and arrived 20 minutes late, but is was no problem. It's a family runned buisness with a fine and helpfull service. Just don't expect them to speak other than French. I find the interior very cosy. The food is French with a twist and most of the twists are successful. I will definitely consider coming back next time I'm in Paris. read more

It's been a month since I ate at l'Epigramme so I cannot be very specific but the food and service were as excellent as ever. I remember fondly the snail appetizer and the magret de canard and the surprisingly good chicken entree. The service is attentive and friendly. It is true that the restaurant is full of tourists which can make one wary but it is indeed a fine dining experience. I eat in Paris all the time and I highly recommend it. I would give it 4 and a half stars if I could. read more

I've visited L'Epigramme each time I've been in Paris over the past several years. The food and hospitality have been uniformly excellent on each visit. The menu is limited but there have always been choices that I've enjoyed. It's a cozy place and very hospitable. Family run, Sarkis and his wife are warm and welcoming. I recommend it without hesitation. read more

Spent Valentines day at this wonderful little spot. Off Boulevard St Germain, L'Epigramme is a a gem if you are looking for a creative twist on traditional cuisine in an intimate environment. The fact that it is family owned and operated, with husband, wife and daughter often running the place, adds to its uniqueness. Very special and delicious restaurant! read more

The people are lovely but someone in the kitchen cannot cook! The gazpacho with melon tasted like melon and veg thrown into a blender. I could not even cut into the canette de canard. They brought me wine and cheese instead when I refused to eat any more of their cooking, and while these were edible, unlike the meal, they were profoundly mediocre and not worth the bother to eat and drink. When a restaurant can't find good wine and cheese in Paris, there is a serious problem. And all the people in the restaurant were American. Not really surprised--it does look charming and the people are extremely nice, but those things do not a restaurant make. Also the food and wine are written on large, awkward chalkboards that Madame totes up to your table and stands there holding while you decide--not relaxing at all and taking one's time felt rude. At $60 it looked like a bargain--at least until the food arrived. read more