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    L'Ilot Vache

    4.2 (80 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 7:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Good for groups

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    Ally W.

    This is a classic French restaurant, with menu items like escargot, soupe a l'oignon, boeuf bourguignon, foie gras, mousse au chocolat, etc. If this is your first trip to France and want to experience authentic French food, this is the place to go. I had the soupe a l'oignon, risotto with scallops, and mousse au chocolat -- all were decent. For me, when I go to a restaurant, I want to order things that I cannot make myself. I feel like I can make most of the things here, so would only return if I am craving something traditional and too lazy to cook (1 star off). Service was excellent. We had a large table, and the waiter/manager remembered each of our orders (food and drinks) without writing anything down -- very impressive!

    Magdalena W.

    For three weeks my Parisian apartment was half a block away from L'llot Vache. The restaurant is located on Île Saint-Louis. The restaurant is true to the islands history, which is reflected in its decor. This island was formerly used for the grazing of market cattle and stocking wood. Absolutely beautiful arrangement of flowers are perfect placed all over the space. I had my first and last dinner there. The staff is wonderful, very helpful and kind. The food is delicious, as you expect in Paris. But truly, very tasty, fresh, delicious and traditional food. Fantastic selection of wine. Wonderful experience and highly recommended place to stop by. I definitely will come by again.

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    Joanna M.

    Michelin restaurant that offers a 3 course meal 36 euro/pp? Sign me up! Formerly farm land hundreds and hundreds of years ago fast foward to the charming Île de la Cité, a medieval island in the middle of Paris which looks as if it hasn't been touched in years gives you a taste of old school Paris. L'Ilot Vache is just as charming from the first friendly greeting, the murano glass inspired mismatched dish and glassware and floral arrangements that all somehow harmoniously go together to be this cozy, warm and enchanting candlelit restaurant. HOLY COW there are cows EVERYWHERE! I started with 6 Escargots de Bourgogne au beurre persillé. Delish. Snails were hot, tender and succulent with garlic oil and herb goodness. I then chose the Boeuf Bourguignon au Chocolat Noir because you know cows. Out came an individual ceramic serving dish with beef and veggies. Meat was a bit tough, gravy soupy and is that cilantro? It was good but not the best I've had. Good thing dessert offered redemption aka Ile Flottante MY GOD how is something so light this addicting and blissfully sinful? Like heaven on a cloud in your mouth. Great wine selection. Chef peered out into the restaurant a few times so I wasn't sure if he wanted us to be finished or wanted to see if we enjoyed our food which I hoped was the latter. Overall a good place to have dinner especially if you are with someone you love.

    Creme brûlée!! It's huge and so delicious

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    Atmosphere was very cozy, the good was delicious! The could even accommodate a gilet free diet. We will definitely be back!

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    Fabulous dinner. Service was attentive. Setting beautiful and romantic; flowers gorgeous.

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    Beautiful in every respect..atmosphere, service, food. The chef is the same my last visit 25 years ago!

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

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    The interior and the 2 very attentive and helpful severs

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