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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 feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the…read morepatrons here were tourists. As a Chinese, I understood more than 50% of the conservations (Chinese). Which doesn't mean anything about the food. Just observation. Onion soup - 2 stars. First, the cheese failed to emit the baked, melted gruyere cheese, there is no aroma at all. I don't think they used gruyere cheese. May be mozzarella cheese. The worst part was the bread in the soup. It tasted stale which ruin the flavor of the soup. I had to finish without the bread. Escargot - Another disappointment. What made escargots special was the garlic butter and herb. Here, there were the herbs, no garlic, and French is famous with their butter but I taste oil but not buttery. Other places I actually get excited dipping the bread into the garlic butter but not here. Pan seared Foie gras - The quality of Foie Gras was definitely there. It's not as well seared as I hope but they managed to cook it through without overcooking it. The size of Foie Gras is kind of scary, it's like a small piece of rib eye steak. With just the onion soup and Foie Gras, I could barely swallow anything. Generous portion.

3.3 km•Gare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

He said was very good

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French onion soup + bread

Brasserie Bellanger

4.7(89 reviews)

Great service, we have been here a few times, lovely staff. If you ever find yourself in Paris you…read morehave to try the food here. Price is a little higher but the food is delicious. You can then walk down to Champs and enjoy some shopping it's a pretty easy trek.

Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

1.1 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème

Kitchen

Water jar, salt & pepper

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Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

Bistro des Augustins

4.4(561 reviews)

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.

0.9 km•Bastille, Marais, 3ème

Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

Assiette de saumon fumé

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Inside

Chez Janou

4.1(703 reviews)

My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

1.3 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème

Bar vibe

Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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Dinner area- inside

Chez Fernand

4.4(296 reviews)

May 2026. Popular with tourists. Charming stone wall interiors that is very lively when fully…read moreoccupied. We sat in the back (not the very back), but the front area looks very cozy --mostly reserved for French speakers, it appeared. We ate here twice in one week. Once on our own, and once with friends visiting Paris the same week as us. Two VERY different experiences. The first experience was lovely, friendly, and absolutely delicious. 4.5 stars. Simple classic French cuisine. We shared the mini raviolis stuffed with mushroom and a foie gras sauce. Wow. And shared their famous beef bourguignon. The tender beef, the sauce! I love the way they plate it too. Delicious. And a bottle of Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil (Loire Valley). The second visit (3 star) was very different from the first visit. Less friendly, borderline rude, took a long while for table service even though it was not busy, rolled their eyes about us sharing and at our wine bottle selection. We didn't feel welcomed. Food remains good, but not outstanding. Roll of the dice on service. I'd say if you're in the area and you don't have to wait it'd be worthwhile, otherwise seek a less touristy spot.

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.

2.7 km•Concorde/Madeleine, 1er

Interior

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

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Beef bourguignon

Le Soufflé

4.3(382 reviews)

We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The waiter was very friendly and spoke excellent…read moreEnglish which helped us immensely. The air conditioning was excellent which was very important on a 95 degree day. We had Onion Soup, delicious, soufflés (beef and chicken ) both great and two dessert soufflés. All perfect. Whole family enjoyed everything about the meal.

It is somewhat cliche but I love Le Souffle. It is always consistently good. These are hearty rich…read moresouffles not the light as air ones Their cheese souffle and foie souffles are amazing. Don't pass up on their dessert ones as well... the chocolate and Grand Marnier are both excellent

0.9 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 5ème

Philip'

Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

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Goat cheese souffle

Le Corner Saint Germain

4.5(62 reviews)

Really nice restaurant, food was really good and portions were pretty big for Europe. Wait staff…read morewas really good.

If you're looking for the perfect Parisian corner bistro experience, this is the place. Charming…read morepatio vibes, delicious food, fantastic cocktails, and quintessential French Café ambiance. We went here for an early lunch and were glad to have beat the crowds. It gets busy but never felt 'crowded'. This is one of those restaurants where you could sit and talk for hours while sipping cocktails and eating yet another plate of escargot.

1.3 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème

Onion soup

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The view from our table.

La Jacobine

4.5(422 reviews)

One of our favorite meals in Paris for a family summer holiday in Europe! Lunch with a group of 8…read morebefore an afternoon tour at the Louvre. Give yourself adequate time to enjoy the experience - it's not to be rushed. Perfect ambiance, food was simple and superbly prepared. Even the hardest to please in our group have fond memories of this meal. Highly recommend.

So far on our trip to Paris this has been the best restaurant we found. Well worth the wait for the…read moreravioli appetizer and Foie gras, with flavorful beef Bourgogne and lamb. The staff were very personable and the service was good. Exceptional food!! My only regret is not trying the French onion soup because it was an extremely hot day.

0.6 km•Bastille, 4ème, Marais

The interior and the 2 very attentive and helpful severs

Escargot

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The entrance to the passage from Rue André des Arts (6eme arr) 11/1/23

Le Temps des Cerises

4.4(398 reviews)

Great food on a quiet street in Paris. Seating inside for maybe a dozen people make a reservation…read morebefore going. I had the tuna tartare served with over a bit of perfectly ripe avocado. Roasted pork cooked sous vide with roasted carrots was absolutely delicious. Beautiful dessert with coconut, mousse, and passionfruit and mango. Everything impeccable.

This is a gem of a little bistrot in Le Marais. Cozy, intimate, and delicious food. We had the most…read morelovely time here. Felt like we were dining in a friend's apartment

The bar... good selection of wine & beer.

Prime rib was yummy but more of a rib eye steak where I am from.

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Dining area, it's not big, rather small but adequate

Le Potager du Père Thierry

4.6(506 reviews)

3.8 km•Montmartre, 18ème

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.

So yummy! Best value meal with great food. Most delicious. Bottle of wine to split was cheap. Had…read moreonion soup, lamb, and crème brûlée. Left stuffed and happy.