We were greeted by our waitress who very quickly made us very comfortable. My daughter has a allergy and they were extremely helpful and made her feel certain that her food was safe. The food was delicious, my daughter and I had the beef and my wife had the beef bourguignon. All our food was fresh and delicious. We plan to return next time in Paris. read more

I had the beef bourguinon and it was everything my Julia Childs loving heart could have dreamed of. The waitress was kind and told me to dip my bread in the sauce and divine. It was all divine. 100% a hidden gem. I was just wandering and stumbled, happy she spoke English to help my naive American soul. A perfect dinner, perfect end to my day with a phenomenal traditional French dish. read more

Delicious and lovely - thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Definitely stop by and try it! read more

L'Estrapade - Sea bass and pear with chorizo and Roquefort. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I reserved online, I received an email confirmation, when we arrived the restaurant was closed. This was our last night in Paris. Very disappointing. read more

We enjoyed our dinner very much. Excellent service and the food was delicious. Definitely worth a visit.

While visiting Paris, I really wanted to make a point to visit the cozy Parisian bistros I've only heard about. What a super cute place this was and it ended up being one of my favorites during our week+ visit. From the time we arrived to when we bade them farewell, we had the most welcoming dining experience one could hope for. I want to say our server was also the owner of this little hidden gem and he was darling. For all of us non-French speakers, they conveniently have a chalkboard with their menu drawn out for us (see pic). For starters, we tried their creamed spinach soup with a soft boiled egg and OMG, it was mike drop amazing! For reference, it's listed as the Oeuf Cocotte aun epinards et creme de muscade. We also shared the crab cannelloni. Fresh and delicate but it didn't hold a candle next to the soup. For entrees, we went with the duck and the scallops. The duck was cooked a perfect medium rare and the scallops were oh-so-flavorful served in a light vanilla cream sauce with a nice veggie succotash. Both dishes had just enough sauce left over to dip your baguette into it sinfully. Overall, a super memorable experience. Highly recommended if you're in the area! read more

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Awesome food right by the Parthenon. One of my favorite places on the entire trip and more quiet and calm atmosphere. Great service read more

L'Estrapade - Ravioli - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Very good bistro food in a typical neighborhood restaurant, great atmosphere, not expensive. The sort of place you would go all the time if you lived nearby. read more

I "yelped" this place and got hooked into this review that says this place is a "hidden gem" and it turned out it was true! Thank you for this wonderful gastronomic experience . French apple tart tartin (First time and loving it!) Duck breast steak Escargot in basil cream sauce Onion soup read more

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L'Estrapade is one of my favorite spots on the Pantheon area Excellent food and perfect atmosphere read more

We found this restaurant on Yelp and thoroughly enjoyed our meal there. As we had 5 people in our party, we ordered all the 4 starters on the menu and they were all absolutely fantastic. Like 5 stars delicious. Mains were of high quality too, and we polished up every bit of the food, including (especially!) the sauces. See the photos for names/ look of the dishes. Would definitely come back here again if I am in Paris. read more

L'Estrapade - Strong contender for best meal of our 2 weeks in Paris! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Superb, traditional French cuisine. Intimate and quaint atmosphere, friendly and helpful service. Reservations a must. read more

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Great little spot on a quiet street in an affluent neighborhood. Two outside tables with about 10 inside. $$$$ read more

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Small restaurant with wonderful food at a great price. The portions are bigger than normal for Paris. They give you a crostini with olive tapenade as soon as you sit down. As an appetizer my husband and I each had the tomato salad with pesto and mozzarella. Think caprese salad but with more tomato and less mozzarella which was great after eating so much rich food all day. For my entree I had the king shrimp with asparagus that was topped with a tomato sauce that was excellent. The shrimp and asparagus were perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful and great for mopping up the bread they provide. My husband had the pork rib (pork chop) with a mustard sauce and what looked like mashed potatoes but may have been a different vegetable but regardless was excellent. Would definitely come back if we were in the area! read more

L'Estrapade - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Amazing food, atmosphere, and people!!! We will plan to eat here again on our next visit!

Hidden gem! Tiny bistro with 2 outdoor tables. Had the most amazing meal with my husband while in Paris on our honeymoon. Very reasonably priced and everything we ordered was amazing. read more

This is the sort of cozy, hidden spot that will make you fall in love with Paris all over again. Attentive and relaxed service, exquisitely prepared meals at a reasonable price. The snail starter alone is worth the visit. And the apple crumble for dessert... Heavenly! The amuse bouche and the digestif are nice touches. read more

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We LOVED this meal! We were able to snag a last minute reservation for right when the restaurant opened. It is small, but we were lucky to have a bit of room between our table and the next one. We'd had some bad luck just popping into places without doing any research beforehand, so looked this place up and HIGHLY recommend. The waitress that night also spoke excellent English, if you don't speak French. My husband had the escargot to start, and it was divine. We eat escargot occasionally at our favorite Belgian and French places locally, and this outshone it massively. So delicious. I had the special starter, which was a crab salad with passionfruit juice. It was so light and fresh and really delicious. For the main course, I had (again) the special, a sea bass that was cooked perfectly. My husband had the duck, which was prepared in a way that reminded him of beef bourguignon. After the amazing meal, we had to get dessert. I had the chocolate lava cake, which was good, and my husband had the special, with roasted peaches and lavender. It was AMAZING. One of my favorite desserts in all our time in France. HIGHLY recommend. Amazing food, casual atmosphere, great location. read more

I feel the pressure to continue the 5 star reviews. It was a great evening for sure but we suspect our menu options on a different evening may have led to a more enthusiastic 5! Don't get me wrong-it's a great place. The VERY BEST dish was a fall pumpkin soup with roasted chestnuts and creme fraiche. I had a delightful fish dish and my husband ordered a pork chop. His only complaint was that it was moist but not that tender. (I know). I enjoyed a flourless chocolate torte and he had cheesecake for dessert. I snuck a bite and thought it was more of a chiffon than standard NY cheesecake, but therefore light-good after a large meal. It's small, be sure to get reservations and you'll enjoy a great night. Intimate. Extensive wine list for its size. Wonderful place for a romantic evening! read more

My last day in Paris, I decided to wander the city. Just before lunch, I decided to go and see the Pantheon. From the Cardinal Lemoine metro stop, I wandered. Up the hill, towards the sights. As I worked my way over to Rue Mouffetard, I came across this darling little bistro. They had just opened, and I was the second diner to arrive. The server was explaining the menu to another English speaker, so I listened in. As an after thought, he said, oh and we have pigs feet for an appetizer. Nothing is more intriguing to me than how the French make their pates, and use parts of the animal that aren't as popular in the states. After a discussion of how it was prepared, I ordered the pied de cochon (pigs feet), and the veal kidneys, cooked medium. I was not disappointed in the least. First, an amuse bouche arrived, a bit of toast on toasted bread with a slice of foie gras. The pigs feet appetizer was incredible, and it came with a salad. Two delicate patties of this delicious meat, taken off of the bone and fried. The salad was the perfect compliment to this. The server said that the veal kidneys were a very typical French dish, but that it had a strong flavor, and warned that I may not like it. I am brave, I am a Foodie with a capital F, and I wanted to try this typical French dish. It was so good. OMG. A dish full of meat, accompanied by a wintry vegetable dish of potatoes, onions, zucchini and green beans, next to the delicious kidneys in a mustard sauce. This was paired with a glass of Burgundy that the server recommended to go with my dishes. Another instance where I have eaten more than I should. What is a girl to do? The food was delicious, the service was excellent. I noticed that many other diners ordered the same combination of appetizer and first course. Sadly, I was too full for any sort of dessert. For such a memorable and delicious meal, I thought the price was quite good. 40 euros for the food, a glass of wine, and an espresso afterwards. I will definitely return on my next visit to Paris. I just can't stop thinking about this meal. read more

My tastebuds did a dance, and I think I might have actually started clapping. Everything that a small, neighborhood, Paris restaurant should be--delicious food, intimate, fabulous wine, amazing food. I started with the ravioli (amazing!) and had the fish as my main course. It was flavorful, perfectly flaky, and paired with crisp, delicious vegetables. The wine options are great and very affordable. I ended with their signature desert, and every decadent calorie was worth the extra workout minutes. If you're looking for authentic, delicious food without pretentious attitudes, this is your place! read more

We came back to this tiny, delicious and affordable restaurant in Paris. Our meal was as perfect as last time. The crab salad was perfect, light and flavorful. We were served a nice slice of fois gras that came with an oniony fruit jelly and bread. It was rich but the flavors melded perfectly. We choice the prix fix for $36 euro which was an appetizer and main. For the main, I had duck with a cherry sauce and vegetables served from a cast iron pan. It was very good, although my only complaint is that the duck was slightly tougher than normal. My husband had the quail with fois gras sauce and it was delightful. The sauce went very well with the meat and the vegetable mix on the plate. Looking forward to returning to our favorite little Parisian spot on our next trip. But the way, if u walk, it is a great place to start a long walk through the city past the Pantheon, down to the Luxomberg gardens and then continue walking to see many beautiful streets, u can even pass Notre Dam on your way to the musee Rodin. Nice starting point, nourish your body and then walk! read more

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This is why I don't trust Yelp, though the fact that I went here suggests I don't learn. A place that consistently has five stars and this is what you get? Ugh. OK, so a fairly typically quaint little place with low ceilings, rustic furniture, and generally friendly atmosphere. But that's kind of where the fun ends. The waitress was quite charming but not particularly efficient (30 minutes for a cold ap and 45 more for the entrée). But worse was a)the completely uninspired wine list with nary an interesting white (we have chardonnay, she said--what is this, a US airport?) or red by the glass. I wanted a glass of white for my appetizer and then a bottle of red with the main course. Simple right? Wrong. With a closing note on the red...which was of course served at about 75 degrees or 20 degrees too warm for a Brouilly. So points off there...Oh, and she didn't give me the cork which also pisses me off. And then the meal. No seasoning at all. Zero. On dishes that were completely uninspired (a "croustillant" of buffalo mozzarella was a greasy (and unseasoned) tiny grilled cheese sandwich with a few slices of insipid tomatoes thinly sliced. In other words, a micro portion of bad diner food for $12. Other apps were no better: green beans with langoustine tails that had a bizarre sweet dressing on it and no flavor at all other than that (again, no seasoning) and a hareng pomme à l'huile which, though one of my favorite dishes, they should be ashamed to sell in a place like this--it's the kind of dish you get as an app in a Parisian prix-fixe for lunch where the entire meal should cost 12 euroes, not the appetizer. The main courses were no better: overdone and tasteless duck (which I specifically asked for saignant); overdone and tasteless quail; and overdone and tasteless cod. In other words, there is someone with no palate in the kitchen who on top of that doesn't care about cooking at all. Nothing was rotten or badly conceived in the abstract but the total absence of concern for what is on the plate--and the fact that there are literally hundreds of places in Paris better than this at this price point and below make this a major categorical and unadulterated miss. Oh, and the clafoutis wasn't a clafoutis but a kind of cake. So please, go elsewhere. Oh, and I should have understood what was going on immediately when I realized that the place was populated entirely by Dutch, German, and American patrons. Live and learn. You can trust the many others who have rated this place highly... Or you can trust an ex chef who lived in Paris for fifteen years and who thinks this place sucks. Up to you... read more

Was visiting Paris for the first time with my wife and decided to make the two block journey from our home away from home to L'Estrapade. We found out about it on Yelp and I'm so glad we did. It was Easter weekend and a small cozy place so I made reservations around two weeks in advance. I was half sure that our reservation got lost in translation and to our pleasant surprise, our name was on the list. They server was extremely warm and welcoming as he explained the choices on the two course menu. I opted for the escargot and the peppery steak, (After eating nothing but pork and paella in Spain for a week, I was craving a hunk of MEAT). We chose a fairly priced bottle of Côtes du Rhône that paired well with the food. The escargot were different (in a good way) than what I typically have prepared myself or had at a restaurant in the States. It had the usual ensemble of butter, garlic and parsley; but it also had a little bit of heavy cream and Chanterelle mushrooms which gave it some body and texture. It was the best dish of snails I have had in my entire life! My wife, who despises both snails and mushrooms, was dipping her bread in it feverishly. The steak was cooked medium rare to perfection and nicely crusted with peppercorns. It paired extremely well with the wine. The only regret that I have is that we were both too full to sample their dessert offerings. I would highly recommend L'Estrapade anyone seeking a cozy dinner for two in the city of lights. read more

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An incredible hidden gem. Cute, intimate, romantic, authentic, the French bistro that breathes the essence of Paris. The perfect end to a trip to Paris. read more

I have been wanting to visit this place since my introduction to it last year. The food is out of this world. I ordered from the prefix menu which I highly recommend. There are ample options in each of the courses, especially for non-pork and beef eaters like myself. I have come across times where these restrictions posed as challenges when going out. Often, I had to settle for something because of the minimal options available to me. With this restaurant, it was not the case. Everything I had were mouth watering delicious. The waiter was extremely kind and helpful in translating the menu from French to English. He was attentive yet allowed us to enjoy our meals. Overall, an incredible Parisian food experience. If I could, I would give this place a bonus star due to the experience and the quality of the food. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you are in Paris. It's near the Pantheon and Notre Dame. read more

What an amazing experience. This was the best dining experience during our week in Paris. I can't rate it highly enough. The food was absolutely divine. We had a crab salad appetizer, sea bass prepared with crispy skin, vegetables, and a lovely citrus cream sauce, the pig cheek and quinoa, lentils and corriander with a wine reduction was absolutely succulent. Finally, the lava cake was to die for. They were extremely friendly, spoke fluent English, and accommodated my partners gluten and dairy food allergies. I would recommend this restaurant to a King. read more

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Fantastic little bistro. Great food, great service. The pear with Roquefort and chorizo was simply amazing. Tip: dip the bread in the sauce. It's to die for. read more

Way too expensive for what it is. Starters were good, but main dishes lacked both taste and quantity. Really disappointed, especially after reading so many 5 star Yelp reviews. Look for something better ! read more

This place was recommended to us by a friend who lives in Paris. The small, intimate room makes the experience even better. The food was to die for, and you can tell the chef put their heart and soul into each dish. Classic French cuisine, nothing overdone or pretentious here. Phenomenal service, great wine list, increedible all around. Would absolutely come back the next time I was in Paris. read more

Very well, very pleasant, small french restaurant, we did eat very well. Excellent service.

This was a bistro recommended by a friend and boy was it delicious. The menu was completely in French but the young friendly owner was so warm and accommodating . He took the time to explain and translate his menu so that we could order the perfect dish. The food was one of the best meals we have had here in Paris. Although it was a bit of an inconvenience to get to......it was so worth it. The price fix is so worth it 36Euros for a 3 course meal ....here's the thing..... He takes pride in the presentation of the food and the combination of tastes just explode on your taste buds. Well worth the trip. We will definitely be back. read more

Wonderful small bistro beside the Pantheon at Paris' top university. Only 20 people can fit inside so make sure to request reservations. One superb server covered the whole restaurant. We enjoyed the duck and the sea bass with a sancere-style wine paring. A real Paris gem. read more

Not far from the collegiate falafel stand fray of the the Latin Quarter, two Basque guys CRUSH the charm offensive in this tiny old-timey spot across from the Pantheon...and the food is solid...rustic but kinda fancy-chef-ey at the same time...super delicious Basque cherry pie for dessert...reasonably priced...you can have that CLASSIC romantic small restaurant Paris dining experience that you dream of, not too off the beaten path...my wife and I closed the place and drank Armagnac and played with the most adorable dog...it was one of my wife's absolute favorite places...make a reserve, however...they're doing good business...and I can only imagine it'll get better... read more

The restaurant is quite small. We had a reservation for 8pm and arrived to find the place empty. The other tables inside were reserved but no one ever showed. Several tables outside did fill up. As far as the food, it was very good. The server was pleasant but service was very slow even by French standards. read more

Superb service the good is fit for foodies ! Near Panthéon and you need to call ahead for reservations !

Lauren, our waitress, was extremely kind. She translated the menu for us, while at the same time noticeably appreciating our contorted efforts to order in French. Absolutely our best meal start to finish (amongst several) thus far. Despite surprisingly low prices, the food was top rate. The entrecôte with "merchand de vin" was rich and sumptuous, easily the best French steak I've had...and I've had a lot in NY and now Paris. read more

This little restaurant was perfect for us after a day of walking around Paris business and traffic. The food was awaesome, the atmosphere simple but enchanting and the service attentive and charming. I had foie gras, beef tartare and creme brulee (I decided to go very traditional French on this visit) and ate some of the best food I have ever had, for half the price of what you would expect. My meal came to just over 100 Euros, and that included a 40 Euro bottle of wine.If you are staying in the Latin quarter and like excellent French food in a simple and casual atmosphere this restaurant is well worth visitng. It is very small, so get a reservation read more

My favorite dinner in Paris! We were recommended here by a local and so thankful we were able to get a reservation. The three of us in our group split the onion tart and pear appetizers to start - they're both HUGE, and the pear one still makes my mouth water weeks later. All three of us ordered the scallops, and it was the best scallop dish I have ever ordered. For dessert we split the lava cake and the panna cotta. The panna cotta was good, but the lava cake elicited moans of delight from all 3 of us. We might have even been stared at by other patrons - I don't know and I don't care. The meal was that good! I wanted to eat there again before we left, but they were closed our remaining nights in Paris. read more

Off the beaten path and well worth finding. French cuisine and hospitality at its finest. Dined here twice. read more

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