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    La Fontaine Gaillon

    3.8 (32 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dressy

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    Key B.

    My wife and I had our "honeymoon dinner" here July 12, 2011. This is definitely a five star establishment. It's actually very famous in Paris and is owned by French actor and filmmaker Gerard Depardieu. The service here is amazing. Most servers speak French but we were lucky enough to have a server that spoke English. He was very pleasant and informative. He introduced me to the finest cognac I've ever had! Believe it or not, all the so said "French Cognac's" we drink in the states like Hennessy and Courvoisier are frowned upon at this establishment. I can't remember the name of the cognac but it was aged 30 years... delightful! For appetizers we had the Ravioles aux langoustines et persil plat (Ravioli) which were amazing. Main course we had Merlan de ligne de Saint-Gilles (Whiting) very fresh but a little bland and to top our meal off we had the Mille-feuille au praliné for dessert that was mouthwatering good. Very pricey but a GOTTA-GO if you are celebrating a special occasion. Definitely not a tourist spot and great for people watching if seated outside. I would have given this place five stars if the fish had some more flavor; however, the presentation of the fish was great (see picture I added) and I'm sure if I had ordered a different entree, it would have been just as delicious as their starters and dessert.

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    MT W.

    Came here for the first time few years ago, knowing the fact, that it's owned by the French actor and producer Gerard Depardieu (and I'm a fan of his early comedies). There is another his restaurant called "L'ecaille de la Fontaine" right in the front overlooking the same small square. Both are situated in the very heart of the Paris, close to Opera. La Fontaine is located in magnificent historic building which was constructed back in the year 1672. During summer time they open a beautiful patio outside and you can have a table next to a lovely fountain. Inside there are few dining rooms on the two floors beautifully decorated. I've never been on the second though. Local businessmen meet there for lunch during the week and in general most of the guests are native. No wonder, it's a high quality restaurant providing traditional French cuisine with some contemporary touch. The menu is in French of course (although it's pretty clear, but the waiter will explain to you if you don't understand some dishes) and they change it seasonally. Also there are menu variations as the specials of the day, they alter it depending on what is fresh at the market in the morning. Some dishes a la cart are pretty typical for all places, for instance "Melon et jambon de Parme", but not without a French hint of course. This time we had as appetizers "Bar et Saumon Fraise en Tartare" and "Salade d'Artichaut et Fois Gras", both very rich. As for the main courses you can go for Fish or Meat options. There are more fish variations. Turbot of course is my personal choice again, it's the best for me, like a creamy taste. But there are also Sole, Saumon, Cabillaud and more. As for meat - try Pigeon. It's typical French, very delicious, mouthwatering, and just superb. The usual entrecote "black angus" is good too, perfectly cooked there, but you can find it anywhere on earth. Of course cheese plate after if you're up to this. Or a lot of wonderful desserts to choose from: Crème Brule a la Vanille, Cheesecake, Milefeulle aux Gariguettes (strawberries) - they all are simply amazing! If you're lazy - there is a three course menu for 47 Euros. You can choose one of three appetizers, as well as main course and dessert. The wine selection is not vast enough, but nevertheless all the main regions of France are represented here. So you can easily choose the right wine for every taste and budget. As for the unusual wines you can find there some too, like from Morocco and Algeria for 64 € and 68 € respectively, but since I haven't tried those there is nothing I can say. May be some other day. The service is really remarkable. The waiters are very pleasant and informative. Reservations are highly recommended. For your information - it's open Monday through Friday only. And closed for Christmas holidays, like a lot of restaurants in France. Not pricey compared to Michelin star restaurants, but a little bit more than a usual brasserie. Highly recommended place. I go there all the time when in Paris - city of love!

    Leyla A.

    We knew it would likely be your last trip to Paris. You planned the trip in excruciating detail, because it's a lot more fun to plan a trip to Paris than it is to think about impending death. Reserve a table at this restaurant. Pack your bags and get on the next flight to CDG. The French air is easier to breathe. Long lost friends were remembered and reunited with. Conversations lasted well into the night. Cherished memories were brought back to life...and new memories created with your family by your side ....singing French folk songs in cafes and strolling arm in arm as you showed your wife, children, and grandchildren the best places in Paris....with this beautiful restaurant being one of them.... And The Food....the Fruit de Mar........everyone knows the food tastes better in France...... May you find peace in the French part of heaven, PapaDoc......Paris is always a good idea.......Le temps se coule.....NDV

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    Great place.French bourgeois cuisine,modern touch and hype surrounding.

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    Le Potager du Père Thierry

    4.6(505 reviews)
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    4.6(118 reviews)
    2.3 km18ème, Barbès/Goutte d'Or
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    I was really excited for Sacrée Fleur and maybe hyped it too much in my mind. It was good but there…read morewas some room for improvement. Making a reservation isn't hard but you do need to email them and there's no online booking system. You also have to confirm again 1-2 days before. I understand they are small with a limited number of tables so that's fair and it seemed like everyone showed up even though they don't require a deposit. On a Friday night, it didn't appear there was much chance or walking in although there were like 2 open seats at what would have been a shared table. The menu is small and includes some typical French starters, steaks, 3 non steak entrees, cheeses, and dessert. All steaks come with potatoes, 3 sauces, salad. Service was a highlight. The waiter was personable and funny, had solid recommendations, and made sure leftovers were taken home. Also had a solid wine recommendation after asking some questions. They probably get a lot of people who don't speak French and they had no problem speaking English. The food- ordered a ribeye medium rare. The steak was so so charred on the outside and it almost ruined the whole thing. I really wish they would have charred it way less especially when it was ordered medium rare. There is seared and then there is burnt; this was sadly the latter. The steak itself was fine, honestly nowhere near the best meat I have had but the price is quite reasonable for how much you get. I would say the steak was maybe 6/10 for me, largely due to the cooking. The fries were phenomenal. Definitely a highlight and really tasty and with a great texture. Salad was good, pretty typical. I wanted to like the sauces more but found them just okay. The best by far for me was the blue cheese sauce but even this one I thought the flavors could have popped a little more. Atmosphere was fun, there were a few bigger groups (6-8 which is the biggest they accommodate) but it never got unreasonably loud. Overall I wanted to love it but was a bit disappointed even though the service and fries were both great.

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    4.3(176 reviews)
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