Tourist trap. Located in an ideal spot of busy intersection overlooking a great view. Too bad the food was a huge letdown. Service was rude, especially the girl working there. She had like no hospitality and barely smiled. She was kinda snotty. It was hard to flag her down. She looked stressed and annoyed to do her job. I got a seat outside because I wanted some fresh air and admire the Paris surroundings. However I quickly regretted it since I had a bee hovering around me and my food throughout the whole experience. I was very uncomfortable so I asked to sit inside. It was extremely hot inside like they didn't even have AC or something. I got the Complète crepe (jambon, oeuf, ham, cheese, egg) and was disappointed. It looked better than it tasted. The size was big but flavor lacking. Crepe was bland and ham was so salty! Egg was too undercooked (extremely runny) for me and could have been cooked a little longer. The eggs looked unappealing to me in general. I didn't even finish my food. The fact that I didn't want to take it to-go means it wasn't good.... I dislike wasting food too. The dish needed some more flavor. I wish there was hot sauce or something. Oh the restrooms were downstairs in a sketchy area in super tight closet-like room, kinda dirty. I would NOT recommend. read more

La fregate - Complète crepe (jambon, oeuf, ham, cheese, egg) NOT GOOD - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

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Service agréable. Les cuisses de grenouilles étaient délicieuses. Belle vue sur le Louvre

Amazing outdoor covered patio location for Seine River and people watching in a touristy area. Classic French cuisine with old world decor. The service was solid. The food was decent. Plenty of staff members around to answer questions. Nice view. read more

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not worth it. the food does not taste very good considering its price. the place is very hot inside. the bathroom are also..suspicious?? the bathrooms are one person at a time and theres a window on the door read more

La fregate - bathroom door to mens room. at an angle you can see the urinal - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

La fregate was the perfect place to stop with my two friends for lunch on our walk to Notre Dame. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The restaurant had a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere. The French cafe decorations were very pretty and I loved the French instrumental music playing in the background. We sat by the window, which had a gorgeous view of the Seine River. For my lunch, I ordered the French Onion Soup and a Macchiato to drink. I am not exaggerating when I say that it was the best French Onion Soup I've ever had- so much cheese! The flavor of the broth was perfect. My Macchiato was served in a tiny little mug. I was actually laughing about it with my server. I ended up ordering a second one. My friend ordered a Croque Monsieur and the other ordered a chicken sandwich. Both were great, but I loved the Croque Monsieur (because again, cheese). The food wasn't nearly as expensive as I had expected. We were all very happy with the price, given the quality of our food and service. I would definitely recommend this place for lunch or dinner to tourists. The servers speak basic English. Our server made a huge effort to hold conversations with us and make jokes, which we appreciated. It also has the ideal menu for anyone looking for the most popular french dishes (French soup, sandwiches, croissants, cheese, desserts). read more

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We enjoyed this place. I was the prefect location after a long day of walking and spending the afternoon at the Lourve. We were a party of 4 and had cocktails, appetizers, desert, and hot tea. We really just needed a place to relax and recharge in the late afternoon so we did not go for an entire meal. Our services was great and very friendly. I had the Calamari (I've had better) but it hit the spot and a carfe of Chardonnay. I also had a chocolate molten cake that was absolutely delicious. We spent a couple of hours here with great friends and conversation. A great memory was definitely made here. read more

La fregate - Calamari - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

On the way to the Musée D'Orsay, we stopped here for lunch. Nice interior. Great waiter. We each ordered the 29.90€ prix fixe menu with 3 plates. 1. French onion soup- very good 2. Veal with cream sauce- very good Beef bourguignon- good 3- Apple tart- excellent Chocolate mousse- excellent I wouldn't hesitate to return if in the area. read more

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Average cafe, but at a good location for people watching. We just wanted a light lunch before heading to the airport and grabbed lemonade, coke, Caesar salad and buttered baguette. The salad was not quite was we would expect coming from the US but wasn't awful. I thought the prices were a little high compared to other local restaurants but the servers were nice. The owner (I believe) was overseeing and friendly. read more

Visiting from USA and stopped for snack. Rest rooms are absolutely disgusting. Like it made us want to vomit. It's a tourist spot .. you would think they would invest in good cleaners??Embarrassing.. read more

This nice restaurant is conveniently located close to Musee d'Orsay and we decided to eat here on our way to visit Musee Louvre. However, we are honestly very disappointed in the food. Service and food presentation are fine, yet all the dishes are very lacking in taste, from the french onion soup, calamari, and other dishes. read more

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Great location, but the food was not the best. We ordered omelets, a chocolate milkshake, and coffee. Everything was very subpar. I would not recommend. read more

Lovely location right on the Seine and near the museums. I popped in here after class for a glass of wine and maybe a sandwich and was delighted with the kind service and attentive waiter. Seems popular with tourists likely because of the location and inviting atmosphere, so I'm not sure if this is authentic Paris but I enjoyed it enough. The cheese plate was phenomenal complete with fresh tomatoes and a few leaves of lettuce. I had a Bordeaux D'Orc I think which was probably the best glass of wine I've had in awhile. Also just felt like mentioning there were sweet little blankets along the cafe tables to keep you warm. Would definitely return. read more

We absolutely love it here! The salmon with mashed potatoes is my favorite dish. The atmosphere and service is very nice. They also have the best chocolate mousse in Paris! read more

La fregate - The best chocolate mousse in Paris! - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

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Had a brief stop for crepes and coffee had the nutella crepe which was good but not amazing. I suggest this place as a quick stop.

Although being a great spot to people watch and look at the Louvre, I expected a little more. I do not recommend the Caesar salad, dressing was sweet and seemed like it was from out of a bottle. Something sharp in it, almost broke a tooth. Pricey too at 15.50. French onion soup tasted more like chicken noodle but it was tasty on a cold day. Croque Monsiuer (sp) was tasty. Waitress never asked why my salad was basically untouched. I recommend walking down towards notre dame for more selections. read more

Reliable place right in the middle of visiting museums and the park. We sat in the far back with our daughter and were very comfortable and still had attentive service. All of the food was decent and hit the spot. read more

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This is one of the best places on earth. The duck was so delicious and the staff are amazing. I tasted the lasagna w/spinach and salmon and that was delicious as well. I highly recommend this place for coffee or dinner. Thank you La Fregate for such a delicious experience. read more

La fregate - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

Love the locale of this place across from the Seine and the Louvre plus the steak and frites were great. Don't skip dessert try the mousse or creme brûlée read more

Well...a prior reviewer wrote that wait staff giggled at them. Our waiter did not. In fact my professional restaurant critic wife questioned him on our order, thinking she had not been given the exact dish ordered, and he very patiently explained how this particular duck dish is prepared in France and it was a reasonable enough explanation. IOW he was polite and very helpful. We had a very tasty escargot prepared just right; the Blanchette de Veau (veal in cream sauce); and the time honored Crocque Monsieur for our teenager. I would rate lunch at this place a solid B for a cafe right next to a major museum (Musee D'Orsay). Yeah, a lot of tourists but we ate with a number of French citizens as well. Elsewhere in Paris the place would be B- or even a C mainly for the sloooow service. read more

We were staying at a nearby apartment rental and our group of 6 (4 adults 2 children) really enjoyed this place. The food was quality and varied and the service was solid. I'd definitely return if I was in the area. read more

Stopped in as we were walking along the seine for some hot chocolate (me) and an Irish coffee (husband). Both were delicious, service was good but as we didn't have a meal I can't say much more than that read more

Beautiful restaurant near Musee de d'orsay and facing the Seine. Great for people watching. We sat outside n the sidewalk enjoyed the view and delicious cusine. Their set menu was great i luv the beef bourginoine. Tres Bon! Merci Beaucoup! read more

We have had dinner, dessert or drinks here at least six times and have only been disappointed once, when I ordered Andouiette AAAAA instead of following the waiter's recommendation. In addition to good food and personable staff, the location is really nice. We are heading back to Paris in three weeks and looking forward to our next meal at La Frégate read more

Great food, great location (right next to the Musee d'Orsay)! The staff are friendly and the dessert crepes are fantastic!

Had a snack here, escargot and charcuterie which was great. Service was very friendly and we had a great time on the terrace. Got a carafe of wine and some still water. Learned too late that you can get water free somehow by the glass. Otherwise it costs like 4 euro or so for a bottle read more

We had wonderful meals both times that we enjoyed the hospitality of La Fregate. The service was attentive, good humored, and helpful with the menu and methods of preparation. The quality of the food was top-notch and timely served. The crying tiger steak was everything promised by our server and brought tears to the eyes of the women. I had a white fish prepared Thai style which was some of the best I have had in seafood-oriented destinations around the globe. The pavlova dessert (raspberries, merengue, sumptuous whipped cream) was a fittingly delicious end to an otherwise very delightful meal. Unlike the claims made in other reviews, the prices were not exorbitant, the service gracious, and the proximate location to our 7th apartment a real plus. A very, very nice wrap-up to a day of touring the Louvre and the Seine with our friend from Lower Saxony. read more

We stopped here on our way to the Orsay because it's right on the walk. There were three of us: one ordered a salad Niçoise, the other 2 ordered steak and fries meals. We each ordered small glasses of house wine. The total was $68, so not super high but a significant amount. While the restaurant is beautiful inside, and the waitstaff was very nice, the food was terrible. It was 1:15 PM so the place was busy. The salad did not have fresh or seared tuna. It was brown, flaked, and definitely from a CAN. Not at all what was anticipated in ordering this famous French salad. We're from the midwest in the US (cattle country) and know our steaks; we still can't figure out which cut we received. Gristle and tough, so maybe skirt? Skip this cafe for another in the area, or even the gorgeous restaurant in the museum itself. read more

Tourist central, so the staff speaks English. Very busy right between the louvre and orsay museums. My duck was over cooked, my wife's chicken was truly delicious. A good Apple tart and crime brûlée was a nice finish. Wait staff is brusque, but capable. read more

The onion soup was great, but the other things we had were not. The quiche was nothing special and the goat cheese salad was pretty bad. Not worth going out of your way to go here. read more