Six people in our group contracted Covid on the day we met at La Coupole. It may have been a coincidence, but what an extraordinary one! read more

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This large restaurant with great ambience, lots of people-watching opportunities, and attentive, friendly service doesn't do much in the way of original dishes, but it does the classics beautifully. The French onion soup was by far the best I have ever had, with lots of attention paid to creating a great beef stock, not just relying on caramelized onions (or overdoing them). I chose a Caesar salad to keep the meal at least somewhat on the lighter side and wow. Also the best I've ever had, with a delicious, lighter dressing than usually comes with the salad. In the midst of dinner, a large group of people came dancing through the restaurant, with a trumpet band playing a great classic jazz piece and other members in costume. They paraded through the restaurant and then stayed a while to play. Such fun! read more

I studied abroad for a summer and for one of the paid dinners we had bottomless wine here as well as a fantadtic dinner. I thoroughly enjoyed the courses even the veal which I am not a usual enjoyer. We packed the place with 20-30 of students for our Grand Tour of Europe Program. It was amazing even though our stay in Paris was a bit messy. First time I ever was intoxicated at the old age of 20 years lol. They have an exquisite bathroom decor and even finer when you are a glass of wine too many. Would love to return someday when I visit Europe again. Hello from Sunny California, City of Angels read more

Great service and great food! We had the Coupole seafood platter, tuna tartare, and Riesling mussels with fries. The seafood platter was fresh and fulfilling. The service was amazing! read more

Thought it would be touristy but the classics were done right. Lovely steak frite, skate and profiteroles were perfect. *would be nice if rolls were warm. read more

Just got into town and decided to ask the hotel front desk where is a good place to eat some French food and he recommended this place. It was a short walk away from the hotel so we decided to check it out. Certainly gives you the vibes of an authentic, old fashioned French restaurant. The waiter spoke good English so ordering was no issue. I ordered the curry pork dish that has been served since 1927. It was very tender and delicious. The peppered steak was also good with authentic French flavoring. Overall, it was a very pleasant dining experience. read more

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Such fine dining! When you step in, you KNOW this isn't just some everyday brasserie. Art lines the ceilings and walls, and seating is comfortable and spacious, presumably for the 3-course meal you should be ready to indulge in. I had... Oysters (too much lemon for me, but very high quality) Foie Gras (best I've had anywhere yet) Sauerkraut Special: Pork belly, two types of sausage, with a boiled potato over sauerkraut. The meats were amazing, but sides definitely needed work. They are not well-versed in German, unfortunately. Dessert was creme brulee which was nice, except for it being a bit heavy on the yolk IMO, which messed up the texture a bit. However, the bourbon & vanilla used to flavor it worked well together. The atmosphere was amazing, and the bathrooms unique. To turn on the faucet, step on the pedal in the floor. Service was also just a bit spotty, with our primary waiter seeming quite aloof and not too concern with how much we enjoyed our meal. In France, I'm used to being left alone for up to an hour to hang out with friends, but they didn't even ask about beverages! Overall, this is a great place for a large group to dine. Prices were definitely fair (3 courses for 37 Euro). They don't execute everything well, but they do French perfectly, which is what you should come here for. I'd recommend this to anyone in the area. read more

La Coupole - Great atmosphere - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

special place with special food. great service, bright ambience, family friendly. will always come back when we're in town.

Got a 3 course meal with champagne included. The champagne came out with a small cup of soup and then the appetizer was 6 oysters. The oysters tasted super fresh and were plated with a lemon for flavor. The entree was lamb curry which was so delicious. Probably the most delicious curry I've ever tasted. The dessert I had was a chocolate mousse sort of thing. It had raspberry and a chocolate shell on top. My dad had the crab and avocado appetizer. The fish entree and the crepe dessert. We both really liked all the food we got. No complaints. read more

Excellent seafood selection, wonderful menu, beautiful and historical building, service exceeded expectations!! We had an amazing deal for our last evening in Paris. The waiter was helpful and provided recommendations for regional oysters and accompanying wine. read more

Having had a great experience a few weeks prior, I decided to take my fiancé for a wonderful dinner. We had an experience almost the opposite of what I experienced on my first visit. The waiter seemed bothered every time we asked for something that should have been simple. We had to ask for bread, then we had to ask for butter. He brought no plates for the bread and had to ask and we were missing a fork on the table which I borrowed from another table so as not to bother the server yet again. Each time the waiter would be in the area but not even look up at us. We ordered our meal, which took a very long time to receive. Upon arriving, it was not at all what we ordered. Rather than waiting another 30-40 minutes to cook our actual meal, we ate what was served. It was good, but not what we ordered. The bill arrived and no offer to compensate the disaster of the night. I had to call the maiître d' over. He only offered comping the appetizer, while nice, I don't think was enough. While the food is good, the service leaves something to be desired and for such a restaurant, they need to spend a little more time training some of their wait staff. read more

Well this was unexpected. We spent the day out of town and got back late and wanted to have a wonderful dinner. We didn't start out with a reservation so may that's what did us in. We walk in, immediately told there's an hour wait with no less than 30 tables in plain view that are open. We sit at the bar and wait for service, 25 minutes go by and no attention by the wait staff. I went to the bar twice and was assured that we would be served. Eventually I am served most likely the worst old fashioned in my life (it was on their menu, so I assumed it wasn't out of the ordinary). We are sat immediately after we received our drinks, as if it was planned, then the real fun begins. We wait for an additional 30-45 minutes at our table before being even spoken to. As soon as we get up to leave, the waiter miraculously shows up. If this was purely a food review website, this meal would get a 4.5*. The waiter and associated staff were the slowest and least organized group we've encountered on our vacation. I seriously hope your other servers are better. Please note that all guests deserve your best. read more

It has been a couple of years since I visited this restaurant but it was definitely a stand out dining experience for me. It was the last night of our trip so my boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere memorable to eat. We were recommended this place so decided to try it out. The restaurant itself is massive - there was easily a couple of hundred diners when we went - and the interior is beautiful. Despite its size, the place was packed and we had to wait 15 minutes to get a table which gave us an excuse to get a drink at the bar. The menu was predominantly focused on seafood, with a few meat options as well. My starter of prawn tempura with chilli dip was delicious - not very French but perfectly cooked. To follow we both ordered Lobster with scallop risotto. It was my first time tasting lobster and I was not disappointed - the dish wasn't cheap but it was worth every penny. Our desserts were a pistachio macarron with cherries and a mango soup with coconut ice cream - the perfect end to a lovely meal. All in all this was the perfect end to a great trip. If you're ever looking for somewhere in Paris to indulge in seafood, good wine and a great atmosphere this is the place for you. read more

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This was probably the favorite of our five Hemingway pub stops. The place just had a cool vibe to it and the service was pretty decent. Papa would have approved. There are pictures on the walls of some of the famous patrons that have visited here. We did not eat, but did enjoy our beer and ambiance. read more

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La Coupole is one of my mainstays when visiting Paris and I really enjoy introducing this wonderful brasserie to newcomers whenever possible. I do not believe there is anything on menu I would not recommend although must give a big shout out to the seafood - oysters, clams - special accompanied by a mild vinegar and shallot dipping sauce. In it's category - brasserie - La Coupole in my minds stands out for it's food, service and grand decor. Go. Enjoy. Bravo. La Coupole est un de mes piliers lors de la visite de Paris et j'apprécie vraiment l'introduction de cette brasserie merveilleux pour les nouveaux arrivants à la mesure du possible. Je ne crois pas qu'il existe quelque chose sur le menu, je ne recommanderais bien doit donner un grand merci à la mer - les huîtres, les palourdes - spéciaux, accompagnés par un vinaigre doux et sauce échalote. Dans sa catégorie - brasserie - La Coupole dans mon esprit se distingue pour sa nourriture, le service et le décor grandiose. Allez. Enjoy. Bravo. read more

My gfs and I were looking for a nice restaurant and we found this place thanks to good ole yelp! It's really cute inside! Very bright and comforting without being too fancy. Our waiter spoke english and was very helpful explaining items on the menu. He even suggested a delicious bottle of Riesling that went perfectly with our food. We started off with the pate which was pretty tasty. I ordered the sea bass and my gfs got the steak and trout. The trout was a disaster. It wasn't cooked properly twice so finally, my gf just asked for the salmon. I liked my sea bass and my gf liked her steak. We got the souffle and the creme brulee. The souffle was delicious and the brulee was just brulee. Overall, it was a good experience and the food was pretty good. I don't know if I'd go back though. read more

Historic traditional brasserie! Entertaining service and wonderful food . Started with the soft boiled egg appetizer what an interesting asparagus combination. I would order it again! read more

La Coupole - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Overall food: 2 stars, Service: 4 stars. Food taste just OK or a bit below average. I'd like to use " food without the soul" to describe the food. Recipes are a bit bored. Also over cooked the food we ordered. Save the calories and food another place to eat :) read more

La Coupole - Yup, that's what they call a entry and charged around 30 euro... - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

After 8 trips to Paris I finally got here. I expected a more traditional decor but was pleased anyway. My timing was off the normal schedule for French dining but I was in the area and had to try it. The service was pretty casual for such an upscale place. I ate during an obvious shift change so it was interesting to observe the activity...Meal was good pate de campagne as app and cod as entree. I could have skipped the tarte au citron though-not my favorite. I would return read more

Perfect spot for a relaxing lunch. Prix fixe menu and good wine prices make it reasonably inexpensive and the ambiance, service and food quality are excellent. We had great fun and I highly recommend it if you're in the area. We made a reservation and it was full so consider that as well. read more

Food 7/10 Service 2/10 Ambiance 3/10 Nah! Apparently my review is too short...let me go on... Nah!!! Please post! read more

The restuarnt is beautiful and huge. Our apps and drinks were great....especially the escargot. However, the entrees were a different story. My friend's duck was tough as old leather, the fish was dry and my lobster dish (the most expensive entree) was served ice cold. When I complained the waiter looked at me like was crazy then brought back the same cold lobster on a hot plate. This was our last meal in Paris and a huge disappointment. I submitted a review directly to the restaurant and never heard a thing back. Order carefully. read more

La Coupole - Lobster entree....served ICE COLD - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Beautiful site but the table was wobbly, which we mentioned to our waiter who did nothing about it. He forgot the bloody mary for my husband. Then the oil for the fries was rancid. I ate better from any fast food joint. Finally, after we requested a little more time from our waiter to decide what desert to order, the maitre d' came over and slammed our table - literally... and asked quite rudely: a little desert? Right after we had told our waiter that we needed more time. I was so startled that we left. I really felt unwelcome. The couples next to us did not seem to have any issues. Took their time and were not pressured. I use to come to La Coupole with my dad all the time. But this is it for me! My advice, just take a walk to check out the pillars with the art, but don't waste your money on okay food and a strange maitre d'. The 2 stars are for the decors. read more

This historic restaurant in the 14th is a winner. In the Art Deco style you will find a pleasing environment. Our waiter, Franck, was one of the best waiters we have had in Paris. We enjoyed the fois gras and fresh shellfish. read more

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This is one of those places that is reliable and fun, but always JUST on the boarder of being a bit naf. A Montparnase institution that Parisians actually go to, but always wrinkle their nose in disgust when you mention going. Maybe because so many tourists go there, or its one of those places for big birthday fetes as they dim the lights as the waiters make too much noise and sing at the table. Just... feels a bit like... Disneyland perhaps. In saying that, unfortunately that reputation is what keeps it from being taken seriously which is a shame. The dining space, while huge, is a breathtaking example of Art Deco. It seems timeless. The food is consistently good, and while nothing ground breaking serves up very good classic brasserie specialties like onion soup, choucrute, steak tartare, and that nearly impossible to find dessert of crepes flambe. It is famous for its seafood, mainly oysters, but everything on the menu is quality at very good prices. I always recommend it to friends, and I always leave with a smile on my face. If someone had only one night in Paris and wanted a traditional Parisien dining experience, this would be on my short list. read more

As another reviewer wrote, as well, I was introduced to Le Coupole by a client team dinner in the 1990's and have returned several times since. Always enjoy it - the ambiance, the food and the service. My wife and I recently introduced our young niece and nephew to Le Coupole on a trip to Paris -- they said it was a favorite spot in Paris. We will all be back, again and again. read more

This is the oldest and best known brasserie in Paris. It is a place that many from all walks of life have dined and enjoyed this unpretentious classic restaurant. The elegant vaulted ceilings seam to pull you in and make you feel at home. I love the fact that it's a good idea to make reservations even if it's 10:00pm. Delightful to see a place still doing that well after all this time. The food is presented to you by waitstaff that have a history. Where career waiters continue to hone their craft and pass along the secrets of service to their successors. From the classic caesar salad, garlic snails, filet mignon and creme brûlée each is executed beautifully. So exciting to feel the energy of a restaurant when it's running effortlessly. At least you get that impression... Enjoy some of the best that Paris has to offer. Sit, eat, laugh a bit and enjoy a slice of life. read more

We took our little girl with us this time. No reservations on a cold and rainy night. We were directed to take a "name" and wait at the bar area "less than 30 minutes" turned into about 45. No worries, I had a Kir Royal...hubby had a beer and girlie had a nice juice. Free WiFi allowed me to post a few photos via Instagram, smart move on their part. Once seated, we were dying to order... -Smoked salmon and frites (girlie) -foie gras and sole meuniere (moi) -oysters and choucroute (hubby) Everything was great...service, as always is slow but nice...I always wonder how many tables each server is assigned...after what seemed like a lifetime of waiting, we were ready to leave... Too full...not a speck of space for dessert. The sole meuniere was spectacular...we are still talking about it!! The whole sole, old school manner, they bring it to you...would you like us to de-bone? Yes, please...I said...every bit of it worth the price and more... Why 4 stars? Well...the cramped space and wait can get to you...especially when one is exhausted from walking around this big city all day long...in the rain and cold ;-) with a hungry and tired child! Food is definitely 4.5-5 stars... read more

MICE!!!! The food was delicious, although the restaurant was much too brightly lit. At one point they dimmed the lights for a birthday and the place was transformed to elegance, but when they turned them up again, there was a collective sigh of disappointment. And mouse traps visible under the tables. As we were waiting for our bill, we saw a small mouse run under our feet - and then noticed a mouse poison trap under the table next to us. The health department needs to get in there. read more

Just had a great business lunch at La Coupole. They have a 28/38 Euro three course lunch menu. The foie gras appetizer was excellent. The special of the day was a reconstructed 'Dorade' fish. Amazing. I saw some interesting dishes pass by which I will definitely get the next time. The steak tartare being one of them. Service is classy without being snobbish and very attentive. Great interior. read more

La Coupole - Special of the day - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Four stars for the thrill of eating in a history laden location with walls touched by Picasso and peers. Service was meh but memorable because, Paris. Foie gras is terrible and delicious. I had fish that was uninspired and could have had anywhere really. Would give it another go. read more

Oh dear. This writer has eaten here a number of times in the past but a recent experience suggest that this brasserie has totally lost its direction. So if you are thinking of dining here bring a can of white paint because some childish graffiti artist has recently painted an artistic obscentity under the central dome. This writer had lots of time to view this horror under the dome while being studiously ingnored by the wait staff. It took twenty minutes to be handed a menu. This writer remembers the plateau de fruits de mere being superb here. Arriving at the table abundant and multi-layered like a wedding cake. Not so any more, the plateau arrives on a single platter with a few good oysters (mid-winter is the perfect time for oysters) and a bunch of rubbery crustaceans thrown in for good luck. Maybe this writer's memory is fading but it appears that the interior lighting has been altered and the seating has been rearranged since the last visit. The interior resembles a harshly lit canteen now, when before it was a place to linger over lunch and talk. read more

La Coupole is where I shared the first meal with my Paris-bound future in-laws, so my review might be slightly biased. Under a dome that captures the essence of art deco, I (still a French cuisine novice at the time) eased into the evening with "duck foie gras served in two different ways, with strawberry and balsamic chutney", which was excellent. For the main dish, the four of us coincidentally all ordered Indian lamb curry. The texture of the curry still lingers in my mind til this day. To put a final note on this decadent meal, my dessert was Baba au rhum which in hindsight was not the ideal choice because I already had too much French wine in my system by then. The highlight of this evening occurred when my fiancé's father surprised me with the restaurant's traditional performance of shouting "ici c'est Paris" while dimming the light. read more

I really enjoyed myself while at La Coupole. It felt so 50s glam the entire time we were there. The servers were friendly, and the crowd is a mix of foreigners and locals. Pros: - The Lamb Curry is wonderful and the guy who brings it, decked in South Asian garb, is a nice guy. They serve it so well - The escargot was pretty good - The birthday celebrations were raucous and well received. Nice to hear the wait staff singing the French birthday song with sparklers and dessert! - The beef tartar was very nice... - I like the mens urinal area in the bathroom (I know that comes off strange)... they are designed in a circular pattern, and it was just different. Cons: - The service -- from the moment we stepped in without a reservation, and weren't directed to a busboy whom we were meant to 'check in' with, to having to wait what seemed like forever to get any service for our food, this place was lacking. - For some reason, the space lighting felt like a cave - Some reviewers stated the Foie Gras was some of the best ever... I beg to differ... poorly presented and, while passable, not great. I would go again. read more

This restaurant came as a suggestion from our driver (oh, I like how that sounds). The atmosphere is all over the place with the different type of art that is displayed. The restaurant's atmosphere seems to have an identity crisis. The set up was odd as well. It reminded me of a large Chinese buffet restaurant, but at looking at the prices we were about to drop, it was clearly a higher end restaurant. Service was not as obsequious as one would think for the price. Food was average. Nothing that I can remember that stands out. My Two Cents: Skip it. read more

We were told this was a very Parisian place to be. The environment is quite open with great art, and is a large but quite loud scene. After getting seated, albeit late due to our being tardy for a reservation, service was prompt though, as seems typical in France, spotty throughout. To start we had a shared dish of raw seafood, including oysters, mussels, snails, clams and shrimp. All of them were very fresh and, with exception of the mussels, also quite tasty. For our main dish it was the lamb curry, a specialty that was quite good, and a filet of beef with potatoes. Soon after discovering that the beef dish was of ordinary to poor quality we learned that our neighbor, a nice couple from Sweden, had the same experience with another beef dish. Oh well. read more

I usually go to La Dome but decided to go to this place and give it a try since I walk pass it all the time. The seafood was fresh and delicious. I had the lamb curry which was one of their signature dishes and it was tender and flavorful. My girlfriend had the salmon which was out of this world. We shared a seafood tower to start and it was good. I would highly recommend giving this place a try when in Paris. read more

Very mediocre food. I ordered a steak medium (à point) and it came completely rare. When I sent it back, it came back well done. Service was mediocre at best. The ambiance, however, is incredible! There's a historic, Art Deco décor. It was nice to see once but I don't think I would return. read more

This place is surprisingly big and opens relatively late. After consulting tripadvisor and yelp, we decided to check it out. The food was good and everything was cooked to our likings. I ordered the foie gras which was buttery smooth and full of flavor. I also ordered the sea bass which was in a light pesto sauce served on top of green beans. My wife had the salmon dish and it was cooked perfectly. My wife also ordered the morangue dessert which was floating on top of a pudding like mixture. I got the cheese dessert. In the end we were satisfied. Like most things in Paris it is quite pricey for an American. But this place had plenty of space, good decor, and the English by the staff was very good. read more

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A landmark restaurant which has been there for almost 100yrs. It does rather look it! Tip- Sign up for their free dining card & you get 10% off your meal! The huge restaurant with high ceilings & a small painted dome does look like it has seen it all and you felt you were been transported back it time, at the same time it did just feel old. We turned up & told to wait with others who also hadn't reserved a table. There didn't seem to be any order to the way they managed this. Finally we got a table & the waiter passed by about 20 times before he finally stopped to give us menus. The seafood though was amazing. We had a platter of oysters with sea snails & tiny shrimp. The whole crab that came on the platter was cold & quite dry - clearly cooked a while back & kept on ice for a long time. We were almost full just after that starter! The whole sole in butter was amazing. While I like butter, this was swimming in butter & that was just too much for me. I didn't relative how much there would have been & should have taken the 'less butter option'. While we didn't have dessert, we watched those who were celebrating a birthday. They dimmed the lights, all the staff gathered & they brought out the cakes at once. They have small 'flares' on them and the whole staff team sang out loudly, making a big show of it which was cool! read more

La Coupole - The centrepiece - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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