This place is a gem! We were in Paris for two weeks and this place was so good, we had it twice. Located in Montmartre, this cozy 'cave' sits upon a busy street. As an American, you must get used to the slow pace that most restaurants run here. But, I've taken a sincere liking to slowing down and enjoying my food rather than eating 'on the go.' Order the beef bourguignon. It is amazing. Comes in a steaming pot with buttery mashed potatoes. Also tried the foie gras, escargots, and frog legs. Haven't had a dish that wasn't up to par. This place deserves more attention. A must visit if you're in the area. read more

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Must say that the outdoor seating area is very unassuming / cause of suspicion (zero people around, no decorations, broken mirror). But given other raving reviews, we sat and ordered the beef bourguignon and salmon steak. The mash potatoes were very good and the beef was tasty, though a bit dry and had a bit much too tough gristle. The salmon was poached and cooked perfectly. If we came again, I'd like to try more of the menu to get a better / fuller experience. Overall, I'd give it a 3.5 - 4. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Beef bourguignon - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

The interior has a limited amount of seating. It is catered towards larger groups though. There are 2 tables for 6, and 2 tables for 4, with only one table for 2. There were also tables outside but not many. The ambiance is good. The music is a bit loud for the amount of people that were dining in. The atmosphere is quite romantic with the dimmed lighting and the candles but the music does not set that tone whatsoever. Props to our server for bringing us extra plates when we mentioned we would be sharing the appetizer. Beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes (5/5): the portions were worth it for the price. They were quite sizable. When I was cutting, I could tell the beef was so tender. The meat was marinated very well and deep into it. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, La Cave Gourmande is a small cute restaurant for some delicious french food. I highly recommend their beef bourguignon. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

To start the service was horrible. She took forever to get us menus/clean off the table (like literally 20 minutes). And apparently since everyone in here is a tourist, they can get away with crap like- 1) not having escargot forks (toothpicks and she treated me like I was the idiot, even though I've NEVER been given toothpicks) 2) no bread with the escargot and soup 3) trying not to bring the carafe d'eau that I requested (in French) 3 times already. They played Celine Dion SUPER loud the whole time- I mean ok, she's fine, but can we turn her down or put something else on for 15 minutes? Everyone who was in here was a tourist- some Belgians came in, but they left after standing there for 10 minutes, ignored. The escargot was pretty good, so... still not worth it. And - everything came from the restaurant across the street- so cold coffee...10 minutes for the check... etc. read more

La Cave Gourmande - They don't even put their name on the menu. Keep walking! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

This iconic place in the heart of Montmartre is equal parts made for the tourists and the locals. Yes, there are touristy (or as the French would say, "touristic") aspects of this restaurant but when you read about the history of this place, you come to find that this place existed far before major international tourism was a thing. It wasn't too busy of an evening so our group of 7 people were able to get a table right away. There was a pianist playing in the background and the restaurant was definitely not empty by any means but not too crowded where it felt overwhelming. It was a slightly chilly evening so no one was sitting outside in their abundant amount of tables. They had outdoor heaters which I'm sure they would've turned on if someone had chosen to sit outside. On to the food. My group ordered various things: steak frites, baked whole fish, onion soup, and I ordered the moules frites (mussels and fries). The whole group enjoyed our food and I really enjoyed my moules frites. Honestly though, I'd say that since this dish is such a French staple, it would be surprising that an old restaurant like this could mess the dish up. Our server was very entertaining, funny, and just the right amount of sarcastic. Everyone around us was truly enjoying themselves and overall it made for a very joyous evening. read more

La nourriture est délicieuse! Omg the best restaurant I ate in Paris! Definitely a must if I come back again in Paris! Location: It is located 5 mins from Sacre Coeur! After visiting the church go here! The interior is a typical french restaurant, the outdoor dining is just lovely, real French experience! Service: omg she was so nice! She gave us a lot of recommendations, and explained well what is in the menu! Food: Everything was so delicious! Omg thinking about it I want to come back! ESCARGOT with BURGUNDIAN SAUCE: this is a must! There are 12 snails and that green sauce is so good! The snails are tender, I put it on a toast. BONE MARROW with TOAST and SALT: another favorite! The marrow was creamy and the salt complimented it! It is also good with the toast! BEEF BOURGUINON: my first one! It was so good! The sauce is delicious and the beef is tender, I wish I have rice! Lol SALMON with MASHED POTATO: the salmon is perfectly cooked and that sauce taste so good, the side vegetables are fresh. Price rating: 7/10, the price matches all the deliciousness! Not bad for a Parisian restaurant. I will come back here definitely when I go back to Paris. I will eat everything I ordered again! Get the escargot, it was the best! read more

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My favorite authentic French restaurant in Paris. The food and the atmosphere are amazing. I've tried the boeuf bourguignnon, frog legs and French onion soup. While in Paris, I always dine here. read more

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Did we love this place??? Wi wi!!!!!! I wasn't a huge fan of other restaurants we visited in Paris until we came across this fantastic place. It's a true gem in the amazing neighborhood of Montmartre. If you go to the church of the sacred heart, you must stop to eat here. The owner was very pleasant and it was a great dining experience for all of us. Decor-old world with lots of charm. It was small and quant, allows you to have a intimate time with the people you're dining with. Service-Great! They really took good care of us, completely different from other restraints. Service rocks here. Food-AMAZING!!! The best duck I'd ever had, and the escargot was also fantastic. I can't rave enough about this place, we really loved it. Large portions and large flavors. Very well done, come and see for yourself. read more

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If you're a tourist stop in here! The service was great and the locals that eat here seem to love the food as well. We were greeted by a hostess and by locals which was nice. They are connected to the restaurant that was across the way as well. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was good and the prices all seemed reasonable. I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Very good service and lovely street seating. The escargot was delicious.. so easy to come out, tender and sweet. The sauce was also very good, especially dipped in bread. The goat cheese tart was served with a small salad. This was a bit heavy, but the outer layer was deliciously crispy which was a nice contrast to the gooey inside. The salmon was very good, served with vegetables and rice, topped with a very flavorful yellow cream sauce. read more

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Located in Montmartre, this spot was one of two Yelp finds. We weren't able to find the first one so we ended up here on a Thursday evening. We arrived around 8:30 and were pleasantly surprised to have a table outside without a reservation. That said inside seating is limited. We had some in our party who never tried Escargot so we ordered some as a starter. Nicely seasoned and very tasty. Our server demonstrated how to extract the snails from the shell which was helpful & a nice touch & saved the shells from flying everywhere. We ordered the house wine carafe which was just right for 3 of us. For main, it was the Rack of Lamb & Beef Bourguignon as they are house specialties & were recommended. Also, ordered the Steak Tartare. Although hearty and would've been much better when the temperature is lower, the Beef Bourguignon dish was the best. Perfectly cooked beef in the rich stew was excellent. Next best was the Lamb which was seasoned and very good. We wouldn't order the Steak Tartare again-was bland from a flavor standpoint. I've had better. Our server was attentive and took care of us. Should have ordered the Foie Gras-next time! read more

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If you are seeking amazing flavors, personable service and wonderful memories in Paris then I very highly recommend La Cave Gourmande! This is the best restaurant we dined at in Paris. We loved it so much we ate dinner here twice! The restaurant is located on the Rue des Martyrs; a great area with a variety of restaurants and shops but not touristy. As the restaurant is located near the end of the Rue des Martyrs there is less traffic (not a busy street for traffic anyway). We sat outside both nights and enjoyed the mild late July night temperatures. The wines are nice and not pretentious. The wine menu is not large but sufficient and you come for the amazing food anyway. The food! Everything was great! The (French) Onion soup was absolutely phenomenal; the best we've ever had. The foie gras was like butter; a first time try for me and it was amazing. The escargot, duck breast, frog legs, salmon, rib steak, rack of lamb - yum! Last but not least the manager/owner who served us was so kind, personable and joyful. He is a model for excellence in Parisienne business! We will absolutely return and recommend this wonderful restaurant to all of our friends and Yelp community! read more

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Great ambience , Amazing Rack of Lamb. Tender and ever sooo good! Wife got the Duck Breast ooh so good as well ! read more

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Lovely spot on the way up to montmarte for a classic French meal. Their specialty is beef bourguignon and escargot...and neither dish disappointed. Their snails are some of the largest I've ever seen, justifying its hefty 16 euro price tag. The beef burgundy was very rich, and tender...they give lots of beef. Mash was standard. Paired with a couple classes of their house red wine and a basket of chopped baguette and you'll leave happy. read more

We left La Cave feeling fuller and more satisfied than we'd ever thought possible- what hefty portion sizes! For our first night in Paris dinner we were so pleased- this was the best of our three night stay. For the starter, we had the frog legs, and they were so succulent and drenched in a wonderful tangy sauce that made the side salad scrumptious as well. My boyfriend loves chicken, so for him to say that these frog legs were better than chicken is a pretty big deal. For the main I had the beef bourguignon and my boyfriend the duck dish. SHARE THE BEEF!! It is the house specialty and it is absolutely fantastic. The dish is ginormous, by some sheer crazyness I managed to eat the whole thing only because it was so damn good and I couldn't bear leaving it. But it's definitely more than enough for two. The meat is so tender and juicy, it just melts in your mouth like a great beef bourguignon should. They slow cook it for 24 hours giving such a great flavor to it. The duck was really tasty as well! As we came rather late in the night almost right before closing, there weren't many people so our service was awesome. The mood inside the restaurant is romantic and classic small bistro with interesting decor. Would really recommend this spot! read more

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We had ordered the rack of lamb and the crispy goat cheese with honey. The lamb was so fatty that there were approximately 6 small bites of meat on the bones. The lamb had been Breaded I'm guessing to cover up the fact that it was no meat and all fat. The mashed potatoes that we had ordered were cold and the vegetables overcooked as was the cheese. It was so over cooked it was the consistency of a dried out cottage cheese. It had a very strange layer in the middle like a wet noodle which was very unappetizing. The wait staff was friendly and attentive This was the only positive. This was our 1st bad meal in Paris read more

La Cave Gourmande - This is the crispy goat cheese with honey. - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Rude staff, didn't even acknowledge us when we entered the restaurant.. had to seat ourselves. The waitress came by ten minutes later but didn't even say hello. I'm not sure if she was having a bad day or they are racists.. I was with African American friend. She was laughing and being friendly to other customers that are not colored. We just walked out. Their loss. read more

Terrible service, food is okay. Hard times just have hit the service industry here as anywhere in the world. Our waitress was noncommunicative, inattentive, and utterly incompetent. . avoid if you can. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Food is mediocre at best especially for the price. Drinking water is tap water serviced out of old dirty Evian water bottles. The owner will try to make you pay with cash if you hand him a credit card, he'll make your card kick back by pressing a debit transaction so he doesn't get charged that credit card transaction service fee. Then he will act like he doesn't know what happened and tell you it's cash only. Also, they have large bottles of coke on display at the bar on the very top display shelf but when you order a coke they give you the 6oz tiny version and charge you full size bottle price. Funny thing is my card worked perfectly fine down the street to get some desserts. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Very Friendly! Food is amazing. Everyone loved it. Got the thumbs up from my 3 picky eating kids. read more

I was looking for duck breast and this place has the best in Paris, it was juicy, tender and delicious. The rib eye was done just perfectly medium. The side salad and veggies were fresh. Oh, and French fries were awesome. Service was very good, courteous and fast. We decided to sit inside as it was sprinkling and cold outside. read more

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Place doesn't exist any more there is a Mexican restaurant here now. Long walk to get here but unfortunately closed

Such a nice restaurant with a very cozy and homelike feel. I don't know if my life is a lie, but onion soup on the menu is not necessarily what Americans call "french onion soup." Having very humble origins, it would not typically be prepared with a rich beef stock if one was poor. At least, that was what I read prior to my travels and encountered here. So be forewarned it is not the beefy silken broth that you will find on the menu. Nor are the onions caramelized. It was good, but not what I was expecting and honestly, I prefer the beef stock version. It is a big bowl and quite filling. Anyway, portions were very good, like what endless mashed potatoes would look like compared to ihops "never empty coffee pot." I had some sort of salad with duck, salmon and eggplant dip. I really don't like eggplant and never met a babaganoush I liked, but this was different and heavenly. I could not get enough of the stuff. The beef bourguignon was easily split between two kids and it was delicious. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Escargot - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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Pretty great restaurant located in Montmarte. It wasn't a long walk from Sacre Cour (sic?). It wasn't too busy around 2 pm so I appreciated this. There were plenty of tables available. The service was a bit slow but I suppose that is the Parisian way. However, when traveling with small kids, I prefer more efficiency. I got the beef bourginon (sic) and my husband got the duck. I enjoyed my dish but I thought it had too much of a wine taste. I don't know if this is typical for this dish but it didn't suit my palate. The duck tasted a little gamey but I liked the honey sauce that it came with. I enjoyed this unique flavor. All in all, pretty authentic French cuisine and cute restaurant. read more

The food was decent, but the service not so much at all, and music a bit obnoxious. The real reason I felt compelled to write this review is that despite having a prominent Visa/Mastercard logo on the door, and my Mother and I ordering two mains, two appetizers and two drinks for a substantial bill, when it came time to pay that bill the server claimed suddenly that the CC machine was not working and it was now cash only. However I thought that was a load of shall we say "merde." And so I pressed the issue, noting that she had gone across the street to a sister establishment numerous times to obtain our drinks etc and likely they had a working machine over there. She claimed some bollocks about how some peoples' cards don't go though and they get stiffed. But then when I said let's go ahead and try it, magically it worked. This restaurant is in a convenient location to the touristy area of Montmatre and offered decent sit-down food but on the credit card issue alone I would recommend taking my business elsewhere. read more

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4 1/2 stars. While in the Montmartre district of Paris, my family and I got lunch at la Cave Gourmande. After hearing that it served bone marrow, I was especially keen on giving it a try. We arrived right when it opened at noon, and we were the first to be served. Our waitress was attentive and helpful, telling us which dishes were available. I ordered the bone marrow to start, then the boeuf bourguignon, as it's the house specialty. The bone marrow was nothing like I'd expected-- sure, it was on a huge chunk of bone, but the filling (the bone marrow itself) was basically pure, salty fat...and I loved it. It felt a bit odd, spreading it over toasted bread, but it absolutely melted in my mouth, and I found it quite delicious. Also had a bite of my mom's frog legs, which is very stereotypical of us, but still tasty! I've had my fair share of boeuf bourguignon in other parts of France, so I wanted to see if la Cave's measured up. Arriving in a small, individual pot, the presentation was good, and the meat tender and completely soaked in red wine-cooked flavor, which I appreciated. However, the last piece of the meat was too tough, as I think it was attached to cartilage, which made it harder to break through. All the same, it was a pretty-good dish, although I can say that I've had better boeuf bourguignon elsewhere. Props to the chef (and owner?) who manned everything in the kitchen-- we were the only customers dining in that noon, so I can't imagine how crazy it must be later in the day with more customers. It's worth a stop over if you're in the area, as the food is warm and comforting. read more

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Came here after Sacre Coeur for dinner. Very quiet for a Monday night, there was 1 table when we walked in and just one more table after us. The beef bourguignon was absolutely delicious and came with fluffy and buttery mashed potatoes. Duck breast was cooked perfect, nice sear and good potatoes and veggies for sides. The sauce was slightly sweet with a rich wine reduction. House baguette was crusty and chewy inside. Both bread and tap water was free so it was nice portions were very generous, staff was friendly, would definitely come back! Things to note: there is NO WiFi here. And it is cash only. Don't believe the signs on the front. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Duck breast - excellent! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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Delightful service. Great food. Came because of all the good yelp reviews. We letter completely satisfied. read more

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Had the Bourguignon with mashed potatoes and the duck breast with schezuan pepper and balsamic sauce.The Bourguignon is supposed to be their signature dish but we just didn't like it. You have beef stew, mashed potatoes, and bread. These things just didn't go very well together for me. It looks interesting because it is served in a little hot pot. Unfortunately, the Bourguignon itself is kind of bland. The rich mashed potatoes are good. The dish is very similar to Vietnamese beef stew but the fillings are a bit different (no potatoes). The duck breast comes with mini fried potatoes and green beans. Loved this dish! The sauce on the duck was delicious. The meat was soft and tender and not gamey. Overall, the portions are very generous and the food is reasonably priced (but not the drinks - water will set you back 7 euros). We liked the duck dish but wasn't too crazy about the bourguignon. The hostess/server is very good about bringing people in. She specifically makes recommendations based on what she thinks your home country is (recommended steak to Americans, fish to the Japanese, etc.). It is clear that this place gets a lot of attention and visitors from its Yelp rating. The restaurant was empty when we first got there and all of the patrons during our long lunch there were tourists. It was interesting to try but we didn't love it enough to consider going back. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Duck breast with schezuan pepper and balsamic sauce - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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The glowing reviews are on point. I'll just add my two cents. Small place, like most in this neighborhood. Outdoor seating is available for a Parisian streetside experience. No complaints whatsoever about food and service. We were totally satisfied. Escargot and Bone Marrow appetizers. Tre bien! We split the Beef Bougingon - meaty goodness with ample mashed potatoes. We finished with the profiteroles since they were out of the apple pie with ice cream. The same management is connected with the Italian place across the street. The waiter got my drink from there, and when we finished, I walked across with him to use my credit card to pay the bill. Would recommend this spot to all. read more

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Visited this restaurant in the rain. Not many people here. I had the best beef bourguignon! Worth the visit!

Escargots were very good. Beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes was amazing. Service was good and quick. There was only one waitress to take care of all the customers. She was able to get everything accurately. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Escargots - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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My wife and I took a trip up to the chapel on the hill in Paris (Amazing) on the way down we got some lunch at Al Cave and I had not tried steak frites yet, My wife got the cheese plate. They were both pretty good, but the fries got cold pretty quick, so eat them quick, Our server was super nice and some Americans came in later and she sat them next to us, and they were a ball! It was great to speak English to some tourists for an hour or so. I would probably give the place 3 1/2 stars, but the company and service bumped it up a star. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Steak frites and cheese plate! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Awesome dinner spot in Monmartes! Owners are friendly and food is phenomenal. I love how the menus are handwritten still! Make a reservation during peak times! Beef bourgoignon was delish and came with creamy mash potato goodness. If they have rack of lamb...omg...huge plate of amazeballs perfectly cooked charred rack of lamb. When you think of Paris and the cobblestone streets, accordian players, and people at cafes...this spot is it! Nestled on a quaint slanted street. Lovely people. Must try! read more

La Cave Gourmande - Crème brûlée legit - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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I don't speak French., so I used Google translate. I ate here all three nights in Paris. They are so nice. Great service. I let them recommend everything I ate, wine, and dessert. All beyond amazing. Cooked perfectly. So many amazing subtle flavors. Oh my!! They made me feel so comfortable, especially since this was my first trip to Europe. I will be back for sure on my next trip. Oh, I'm about to have the crème brûlée, so no picture yet. Love! Love! Love! read more

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Started with bone marrow to be safe... then escargot since this was my first time in France. Both dishes made my gf and I want to cry from how delicious they were. I had my sights on one thing when coming to Paris and that was steak frites. By far the best steak I have ever had and the mountain of frites was perfect. The rib steak was so juicy and tender and the frites just absorbed all of the flavor of the meat. We ended with a big portion of vanilla creme brulee which was the perfect sweet ending to the hearty meal. Overall, I was blown away by the whole meal. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Escargot et bone marrow - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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If you're looking for a delicious beef bourguignon (French beef stew) or some meaty juicy frog legs, look no further! Tucked away onto a smaller quieter street in the Montmartre area, this small restaurant literally fits 40 people at most and like many say, it gets filled quickly. We arrived at 7pm and did not have reservations, but it seems most Parisian restaurants don't really get busy until 8pm. So if you arrive at or before 7pm, I think you'll be fine without reservation. However, afterwards, you'll be testing your luck and may be turned away. Also through observation, it seems if you arrive early for your reservation, you'll be asked to return at your predetermined time We were greeted by the owner who was incredibly friendly and walked us through the menu. It's traditional French fare with items like duck, foie gras, etc. However, be patient with service as it's a solo show until his helper arrives for the busy rush after 8pm. Great place to relax after a day out. We ended up ordering a "summer special appetizer sampler" which cost about 30 euros and included 6 snails, 1 bone marrow, slice of foie gras, few slices of salmon gravalax, potato salad, chutney and few slices of toasted baguette. It was delicious if you don't want to order one single app which generally costs 20 euros. It was a good mix, I enjoyed the snails best (would definitely do the 12 snails for 18 euros if going back) but did find it somewhat pricey for an appetizer. 2nd appetizer were the frog legs for about 20 euros. Highly recommend! If you're eating this alone, it can easily be your meal. Comes with 5 large frog legs that are meaty beyond belief. Super tender and flavourful! For our main, we were quite full already, and ordered the beef bourguignon to share. We were brought 2 plates with some mash potatoes on each and a pot full of the piping hot stew. It was devine! Heavy scent of good red wine, and intense beefy flavour. The beef chunks were well cooked and fell apart, and mopping up the sauce with fresh baguette was perfect. This is totally a shareable main depending on how hungry you are or what else you ordered Highly recommend coming here for some hardy French food! read more

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Good and delish. Najine our Moroccan supermodel server was very professional and caring. Thank you. Will visit again read more

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Intimate little restaurant and the food was amazing! Started off with the escargot, perfect amounts of butter and parsley to make it delicious! Had the beef bourguignon and the duck breast, both were divine. The duck breast was a perfect medium rare and the beef bourguignon was piping hot on this cold day in Paris. For desert had the molten chocolate cake which was very rich and it was accompanied with a homemade lemon sorbet to cleanse the pallet. Service was great too! read more

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For a restaurant with such great reviews, I had to try it myself. It's not too hard to find in the Montmartre area, especially if you're coming from Sacre Couer. Just keep walking down! The restaurant is a little small, so beware that you may be squished in. The owner is very nice, and after he seated us he went through the menu. They do have English menus, and for those wondering, the prices do match the French menu that's listed in the window. Here's what I tried: Roasted Bone Marrow - It came out with bread crumbs on top and some greens. Taste-wise it was average. I've definitely had better. Snails with Burgundian Sauce - Escargot is an acquired taste, and personally not mine. However, the people in my party seemed to enjoy it! The sauce is garlicky, oily and salty. Duck Breast - Szechuan pepper? Really? No reason for doubt, since it was cooked perfectly and was very tender. The sauce really made the dish. Beef Rib - Many steak frites entrees in the city normally do not come with a ribeye, but sadly this dish wasn't up to par. While tender, the steak was bland (even with a sprinkling of salt from the marrow), and the fries were so clearly frozen. I'm not even sure if the fries were fresh. Disappointing to say the least. Beef Bourguignon - A pretty large portion that can easily be shared among two people. It comes out piping hot. It was delicious. Would I come back for it? No, but that's because there's beef bourguignon everywhere in the city. The service here is good, and the staff seems to have a great time. It's a great atmosphere, but I'm still a little confused as to why it's so highly rated. read more