We made a reservation for Christmas. It was later in the evening -- there were a few other tables and many empty ones as well. Felt very old school, which I suppose it is because it's been around for a long time. Service was great -- I think our server was a little new maybe, but the maitre d was very hospitable as well and we had everything we needed. We did the two courses, main and dessert. I went for the fish in a lemon sauce which was very rich nd well done (was looking forward to mussels and frites but they didn't have it on the menu that night, which was a bummer but it happens). Partner got a macaroni casserole. (We both got the creme brûlée. All the food was very well done. Water was 8 euros which was pricey, wine was lovely. As a little bonus, one of the tables nearby ordered crepes suzette so we got to see how they made that table side too, which was fun. Overall a very pleasant experience. read more

The duck confit was scrumptious. The lamb confit was delicious and the steaks perfect. The onion soup one of the best I've had throughout France. But the service, politeness and humor of the amazing staff made us come back. One of our favorite French restaurants in Paris. Rock Steve's hit it right on this visit! read more

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Our first French meal in Paris. Wonderful Parisian ambiance. Food was decent. Presentation was superb. Service was good. read more

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Our first night in Paris & we wanted to grab some food near by we came across this place. We came in & were seated right away , drinks to start I had an Aperol Spritz , hubby had a Mojito both good. They start u off w some Olives, hot bread not bad. Appetizer I tried the French Onion soup it was pretty good. Main dishes I had the Roasted chicken w potatoes it was good, nice tasting chicken good sauce. Also tried the Pan fried Scallops & Parmesan risotto this was good as well. For dessert we got the Crème brûlée, yumm very good light tasting. Nice restaurant, it was quiet, good service we enjoyed our meal. read more

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The service was very good, we opted for inside because our children do not like to be around second hand smoke, otherwise a great outdoor seating spot. The food was good, not great, not bad but was average as far as Paris is concerned. Ordered the escargot (decent), frog legs (very good) French onion (good), lamb shoulder (good), sole (seemed a lil overcooked) and mussels (average) great desert and wine options read more

The ambiance is intimate, tastefully done, fine wood work. The best part is the food, from presentation to your pallet, an epicurean delight. Truly one of the finest dining experiences in all of Paris. The service is equal to the challenge of excellence. What a treat! Thank you for delivering exquisite French cuisine. A gold medal winner! read more

On the way to Eiffel Tower, we decided to find a restaurant off the beaten path of the typical tourists to find genuine French cuisine that is not priced accordingly to tourists. La Gauloise is within walking distance to the Eiffel Tower. We were attracted to the restaurant due to its authentic French offerings and stylish interior that makes it feel like you have taken a time machine a couple hundred years back to a French Bistro. I ordered the escargot and coq au vin. Both the dishes that I ordered were very good and priced moderately (reasonable in my opinion). The service was great, our coats were taken upon entering, English menus supplied to us, and a waiter willing to inform us on dishes we have never heard of before. Such welcomeness made us want to try everything on the menu! Great food, I loved dining here. - Ansel Ponce Diama read more

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Came to this restaurant close to my Hotel during my stay in Paris. We arrived at around 7pm and there were only 2 or 3 other table besides us. The decor is very traditional and classy with dark hard wood as the main theme. Our server spoke excellent english and was very nice and efficient. They offer a 28 euro 3 course dinner or 24 euro 2 course dinner which is a great deal! I saw some locals and tourists dining there that night however the restaurant never filled up. I got this roast chicken dish with potatoes and carrots and my husband got the pork belly. Both were very delicious, my chicken was very simple but yet very flavorful and moist. One critique would be that both my dish and my husband's dish although different protein, were prepared the exact same way with same sauce and sides. Overall this is a good and simple restaurant with a lot of parisien charm. I would recommend if you are staying at a hotel around the area. read more

This restaurant was chosen by a local colleague for a business dinner. I had briefly checked the Yelp reviews on our way to the restaurant and I was concerned with the low ratings. If it were me, I wouldn't haven taken a chance for a group based on the reviews, but it was an outstanding meal! 5 courses and each one was better than the last. Service was top-notch and the wine choices were spot-on! Couldn't have asked for a better dinner or dining experience for a business dinner with international colleagues from 5 different countries. read more

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Had an amazing 5 course meal here for 75 euro per person plus wine. They started with an amuse bouche that was a fun take on smoked salmon. This was followed by foie gras with caramelized onions which was very tasty and sweet. The main courses we chose were the chicken with some kind of salted pork over fermented cabbage, and a nice this steak. Both entrees were cooked perfectly. We then had a cheese course that was too much for us as we were already stuffed to the gills. Then came desert which included a super tall souffle that they open for you and pour in Gran Marnier and they leave the bottle if you want to put more in, and a sort of chocolate lava cake thing that was not as impressive but was served with salted caramel ice cream which was very good. Then they even give you little madeleines at the end. Not that you have room to eat them. I would have given this meal 5 stars but they let some guy in a suit come by and offer 3 small flowers to my dining companion, I thought mabe this was part of the dining experience, it was not, as he then had the gall to ask for 10! Euros...10! We were inside a nice restaurant, why was this happening? I asked him to répétez s'il vous plaît, as I couldn't believe the price, and then gave us a mean mug look when we handed them back and refused. It left a bit of a sour taste in what was otherwise a perfect meal. read more

La Gauloise - Desert - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Service is fabulous! The food is great as well. I highly recommend the French onion soup as a starter!!

This is the true French food I was looking for. Food and staff were both excellent. Went back after our first visit since it was all so good

Yum! Came here with my sister after arriving in Paris late night (on holiday). It was one of the first restaurants we stumbled upon, after checking into our hotel, that was still open for dinner (it was almost 10pm). We shared between us a mesclun salad, travers de porc avec un sauce aigne douce - a French version of bbq ribs (but much fancier and more delicious), mashed potatoes, a salmon dish, and creme brulee. The food was all really amazing and our waiter was friendly. He didn't speak much English though so I had to rely on my high school French to get us through the evening. read more

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Traditional interior and traditional typical franchise food welcome us. Favorite place of many politicians in old days is still a diplomatic place, maybe because it is close to UNESCO. Very good restaurant for those who do not like to go to those serving current fusion French food excessively inspired by Japanese food. read more

Overall 3.65 stars. Service: 4 stars - it was not packed and we received courteous recommendations and a quick check out. English/American friendly. Ambiance: 3.5 stars - Near a fairly noisy road and rail line. The outdoor and indoor scenery is very nice. This place had a mature crowd and stayed open for us until 11:30pm. While other places played music, La Gauloise was quiet letting my wife and I enjoy conversation with each other and the people around us. Food: 3.5 stars - Fas Gras, lamb shoulder in an iron pot, roasted beef, and vanilla soufflé. The main course was good (not great) however the soufflé was incredible. Fluffy, light, and crisp with the fired sugars...mmmmm! read more

Short story: food made us sick, tasted average, above average prices, below average service. Longer story: on a recommendation from the front desk of our hotel (Tourisme Hotel - recommended), we came here for dinner on one of our four nights in Paris. Although it was a bit early by Parisian standards (it was 7:30pm), we should have thought more of the fact that this restaurant was completely empty. We walked in and decided to sit outside, but quickly changed our mind when we smelled all of the cigarette smoke from the cafe next door. When we asked to move inside, the waiter was visibly annoyed, and continued to be annoyed the rest of the time. In general we found Paris restaurants to have very nice employees, but not here. The food was alright, with the French Onion soup being particularly mediocre. I had a lamb dish that was equally non-noteworthy. It should be noted that I felt absolutely sick after dinner. Even the cost was much too high, even by Paris standards. Avoid this place. read more

I ate here nine years ago and decided to return this trip. Very disappointed. Service and food has declined. The onion soup was really awful..onion water more like it with practically raw onions and clear broth. Service was almost indignant. Our first clue should have been the fact that every bistro on the street was packed and this one was empty. Quell domage! read more

Wow#%#, what a waste of money we found this place to be. If you look at my other European reviews I am normally pretty positive so sorry to break my string of fine eats in France. As Eugene says in his past review the food made them sick. One of the 4 at our table was just appalled at the fish she was served. Tasted bad. Smelled pretty bad. And it was on the price Fix menu which should be only stuff that was fresh. And she said she did not want anything else, her stomach was troubling her. The waiter continued to kind of push her to get something else so she ended up giving in and just getting a plate of veggies which she ate a little bit. They also said they were "giving" her a desert. She had ordered rice pudding and that is what she got. and it was underdone. 2 of the folks at our table got that and both left it after 1 bite. My dinner was edible. Aged duck(canard) but really dry. The sauce was great but only enough sauce for about 1/4th of my plate. It was a shame we had a language barrier but still the waiter handled it badly. We got charged for all of it, even the free desert. We did not fight and left after paying but left. Paris is a city for great food and slower service than Americans are used to but this place took twice as long as other great places. I would avoid when so many other options are close by. Only really bad meal during my 2 weeks in France. read more

La Gauloise - Do not get the fish! Was not fresh! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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One night in Paris and completely ruined my dinner experience. The menu has very few options, and the things me and my partner tried were all horrible. Very pricy and not worth the money whatsoever. read more

Quiet, romantic setting with a very traditional French feel. Delicious meal - Steak Tartare and Coq Au Vin - and a good selection of wine to go with it. read more

We expected something a little better for a 150$ dinner. We had a feeling when we got there that it was not for us just by looking at the menu. Everything was a little interesting and not our taste. We had to ask for water. This stood out to me because we have been on vacation for almost two weeks and every single place we've been they've given us water... Except here. Then we finally ordered the penne, French onion soup, sea bass and chicken fricasee and they came out with the tiniest portions. For like 25$ entrees you would think you'd get more then like 20 pieces of pasta not to mention it didn't seem very fresh. The chicken was dry and fish was tiny. The only thing that was good was the French onion soup. That and the atmosphere is the only reason I didn't rate it one star. read more

Loved it here!!! We were looking for a good restaurant near our hotel for a late dinner and this's place was recommended by the hotel staff. Service was terrific and the food was outstanding . We both had the cod dish and it was prepared perfectly. All the waiters were friendly and attentive . Locals and visitors all seemed very well cared for and pleased to dine here. We stayed until they closed and it was a perfect end to a great day. So far this is our favorite restaurant find in Paris. read more

Food good but a rip off because it was the most expensive restaurant bistro we have dined at in a week. The service included taking order and delivering meal. Nothing more. Limited wine list. The fish had bones and had at least 2 ounces of meat for 39 euros. How disappointing. read more