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    L'Escargot

    3.9 (333 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Trois Recettes en Une
    Austin B.

    tl;dr come for the lovely interior design, stay for the scrumptious fois gras; unfortunately, the signature escargot is more likely than not to disappoint During my first visit to France, I was eager to dive into the cuisine -- adventurous delicacies included. That, of course, meant escargot. And among the most popular spots is L'Escargot Montorgueil, an escargot-centric brasserie in operation since 1832. A golden snail stands guard above the yellow-on-black painted sign outside. The traditional decor is charming and unmistakably French. Darkly-painted wooden walls are finished with golden adornments. Timeless chandeliers cast a warm glow across the worn burgandy tables and scarlet velvet half-booths. A garlicky aroma fills the air. Multilingual chatter blends with the bustle of waitstaff, and English-language pop hits hum lightly in the background. I made a reservation to be safe, but I had no trouble snagging a table for weekday lunch. As my first full meal in Paris, I opted for the classics. The Trois Recettes en Une (a sampler of Traditional, Truffle, and Foie Gras escargot) presented the escargot in-shell, creating a fun dining challenge for the uninitiated. Each snail was surprisingly large and slightly chewy. The varieties collectively felt more fragrant than flavorful, and I was left wanting a sprinkle of salt. The parsley-laden traditional-style almost tasted grassy; the foie gras-style was slightly rich but otherwise unassuming. The truffle-style was rich overload -- perfect for a single bombastic bite. The thin toast slices on the side were cold, chewy, and underwhelming. The Cuisses de Grenouilles (frog legs) were equally challenging to eat and similarly underwhelming (not surprising, as they were cooked in the same herb-butter sauce). Only the Escalopes de Foie Gras Poellees (pan-fried foie gras) truly stood out. The enormous steaks of foie gras far outweighed the ditsy triangles of toast that they were served on, and the sweet apple jam perfectly cut an otherwise rich and salty dish. The amateur staff were notably absent throughout the meal; they secluded themselves in the foyer to joke amongst themselves. My solo bill topped $60 (after service charges), and I was left wanting more. If you must visit Montorgueil, don't be surprised to pay a premium for the ambiance and history alone; the food and service will leave something to be desired.

    Escargot
    Sarah M.

    Incredible escargot options. I did the multi options and chose 2 of each flavor. Excellent display. Also enjoyed the frog legs, equally just as excellent.

    Duck confit
    Jimmy L.

    Our first time here and it's was slightly above average. Best thing they had was the foie gras and the escargot. The sea-bass was way over cooked. Ambiance inside the restaurant was nice, only bad thing it was way hotter on the second floor than the rest of the building.

    John P.

    I discovered this restaurant through Instagram Reels, and as someone who grew up eating escargot, I knew I had to try it. I later learned that the restaurant has been open for nearly 200 years! Despite not having a reservation, we only waited about 30 minutes for a table around 5pm. The food was exceptional, and every dish we ordered exceeded expectations. We enjoyed: - The grand degustation (36 escargot with 5 different flavors: traditional, foie gras, black truffle, soft chili, cheese, and walnut). My personal favorites were the foie gras and black truffle. - Bone marrow - Frog legs - Traditional onion soup - Pan fried foie gras If you try anything, make sure it's the escargot--you're in France, after all! I would definitely return.

    Foie Gras

    We went on a local recommendation, and this place truly delivers wonderful Parisian cuisine. From the escargot to the foie gras, which melted in our mouths like butter, every bite was decadent. The scallop dish wasn't my favorite, as I'm not a fan of thyme, but the standout was the seared foie gras atop duck breast -- simply heavenly.

    Jessica N.

    Overpriced and food is fairly average. Service was also slow. At least I made a reservation and didn't have to wait. You can definitely find better places that are more affordable. The food portion was actually very decent but we found everything to be slightly under seasoned for our taste. Restaurant is beautiful though and has great ambiance.

    Akeya S.

    It's so hard to say the best meal in Paris this trip because the food in this city is amazing but this food was everything you want from a French experience in Paris. My 8 year old is going to have me combing the streets of Chicago looking for frog legs like these. The steaks were unreal and being from Chicago we know a good steak. The service was top notch and the space is moody and beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful last meal on our family trip.

    Cammi P.

    The birthplace of escargot! If you're obsessed with escargot, this your place! It is incredible! Quick, nice service with unique menu items and "flavors" of escargot. A must visit in Paris!

    Lily H.

    We were recommended this restaurant by a local for escargot - we were not disappointed! We ordered the 36 sampler and also tried the XXL ones. Skip the latter - the size was barely larger than the normal (though still delicious). The seared foie gras was also heavenly - so rich but could eat a plate of it. The French onion soup pastry puff was well done but the soup tasted like a vegetarian broth - completely lacked flavor. Definitely come for the escargot!!

    Dianna H.

    Was expecting more from this place given that it's a super popular restaurant, but I was a bit disappointed by my meal on both the service and food front, especially since it's a pricier spot. I came by for a late lunch with my friend on Saturday around 2:45 and there was a short wait of maybe 10 minutes. Luckily it wasn't too long. There's patio seating as well as indoor seating. Indoors the decoration is very old school, and the servers are dressed up in suits to reflect the more formal dining environment. The menu has plenty of escargot options as well as many classic French dishes. I wanted to try both foie gras and escargot, and L'Escargot happens escargot cooked with foie gras, so I got that ($18 for 6). For my main, I got the lamb shank for $42. First of all, it took a while for the server to stop by our table to take my order, and even longer for the food to arrive. I was starving given the late lunch hour, so that didn't help. When the food finally did arrive, I was surprised to see something other than lamb shank for my main. We asked one of the servers, and she confirmed they had given me the wrong order and took the sweetbread away. It was another 10 minute wait for my lamb shank =/ I also wasn't sure if they had messed up my escargot order, so I was trying to ask someone while waiting for the lamb, but our server was nowhere in sight and it took a couple minutes before we could get his attention. He confirmed that it was the escargot with foie gras, but since I didn't taste any foie gras, I'm not convinced that's what I got. The escargot was underwhelming and bland, and like I mentioned earlier, I didn't taste the foie gras. I had to add salt to each piece to make it more palatable. The lamb shank was better but overall it was just okay. Not worth the $42 I paid for it. When the check came, I was surprised that they charged $10 for a bottle of still water. That was the cherry on top of an already overpriced and unmemorable meal. Our server didn't mention anything about the cost when we ordered the still water. I wish he would have, otherwise we wouldn't have gotten it. I also thought he might take something off for giving me the wrong entree, but to my surprise they charged me for everything.

    Wine
    Jackie J.

    Amazing meal and service. Great wine suggestion belt out waiter. The French onion soup was a great starter. First time having snails, we all liked them. The truffle ones were the best. Steaks were great. Medium temperature was perfect (more like medium rare in US)

    Creme brulee & eclair
    Jennie T.

    My date and I absolutely loved this place! Great spot for such a random find, since we never intended on eating here until we realized most of the restaurants were closed on Sunday, and we really wanted to try frog legs before we left Paris. This was the first restaurant that popped up that met our interests, and we couldn't have been happier to discover it. All the servers spoke English, making us feeling comfortable, and they were all very kind & attentive as well. We were seated upstairs, and I'm not sure, but my date and I theorized all the English speaking guests were placed up there. Not that it was an issue, in fact, we were grateful for how private and quiet it was compared to downstairs. The food was mouth-watering, with my personal favorite being the mashed potatoes and my date's being the sweetbread. We like to share our meals, so I got a taste of all kinds of things on the menu, including the frog legs like I hoped for, french onion soup, sea bream, and of course, the famous escargot. We were so impressed that despite our full bellies, we still ordered dessert- a creme brulee & an eclair- both excellent choices to end the evening with. It's crazy that only out of luck did we find this place, because I'd recommend it to everyone wanting to visit Paris.

    Crepe Suzette.
    Lynda T.

    We were very lucky to get the last "walk-in" table of the night, as we discovered this restaurant while walking around. We shared escargot and frog legs starters, and shared the wonderful Beef Bourguignon, along with a nice bottle of French white wine. For dessert, we shared the Crepe Suzette, which was lit on fire!!! This is a lovely traditional restaurant in a nice neighborhood. We plan to return on a future visit.

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    If you like escargot, this is a place to go. Great wine and overall experience. A local wine shop recommended it to is

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    0.1 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(556 reviews)
    1.1 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most…read morecomforting and delicious food that I enjoyed in Paris. On the other hand, it made me realize that my mother was a terrible cook. Bistro des Augustins is a small, cozy venue offering both indoor seating and terrace seating near Pont Neuf. It serves a small number of curated dishes, including a wonderfully traditional Bistro Gratin in a homey ceramic dish served piping hot with a brown crispy cheesy top, herbs, spices and chicken. You can also get it with salmon. My brothers and I only saw my mother use our gas range to light her cigarettes, sanitize needles to remove our splinters, and make s'mores during the summer months when she couldn't muster the energy to take us 'outside camping.' I mean, all she had to do was borrow a cookbook, which I'm sure were readily available from maybe a neighbor or in any local bookstore or the public library. How hard is that? I was the only kid who brought a can of tuna and his own monogrammed can opener to school every day. Every day. And mom convinced me that the tuna holster she got me for my birthday was cool and hip. I was a naive mercury-filled fool, although I did become a very fast runner in junior high school because of the tuna holster. The interior décor of Bistro des Augustins is informal and vintage bistro style - wooden tables, traditional chalkboard menus, and soft lighting - creating a relaxed and comfy ambiance. My eyes have been opened to what's possible. Thank you Bistro des Augustins for expanding my culinary horizons. Five stars.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(294 reviews)
    1.2 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    Food is awesome, love their signature beef dish, too bad our stomach is too small, food is very…read moregood, service is good too ~ love this place!

    Maybe my timing was off? I didn't enjoy dining here as much as I hoped…read more I reserved and had New Year's Eve dinner at Chez Ferdinand Christine. I could only get the 8:30pm seating. When I arrived, there was a rustic table in the entry room where I was seated. I ordered an entrée of mini mushroom raviolis in truffle sauce, a plat of scallops over orzo which had chorizo chunks and a dessert of frozen Grand Marnier soufflé. The portions were generous. I enjoyed the mini mushroom raviolis and delicious Grand Marnier soufflé. The plat was somewhat odd because the chorizo chunks were really strong flavored which overpowered the scallops. I ate one chorizo chunk and pushed the rest aside. The scallops were cooked perfectly but not seasoned. The service was gruff/quite brief with dishes dropped by assistants. My biggest complaint was the stressful ambiance during the meal. It was freezing outside. The door constantly opened and new patrons came in hovering over diners in my room. Luckily I was not closer to the door and didn't have anyone over me. For ~170 Euros, the food was good but the experience was not.

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    Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

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    Le Potager du Père Thierry - Duck breast

    Le Potager du Père Thierry

    4.6(505 reviews)
    2.3 kmMontmartre, 18ème
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    This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

    I was there in 2021 and the food was very good, though the salad stuff on the main course was…read moresuperfluous, if they still serve that way. However, the eggs cocotte with foie gras was divine! This fall (2026), I shall return to Paris and that dish is on my hit list for sure. In fact, I may order 2! Service was very personable. Small place but the largest table had 6 locals who livened up the joint. Americans planning to be in Paris Sept 28-30 hit me up we'll meet for din din. Zig

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