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IMPORTANT- make sure you have a reservation (made online) however, it's also important that you get a confirmation email. I made one and did not receive a confirmation email so there must have been a glitch in the system and it did not go through. However, we put our name down on a Saturday evening and only had to wait 20 minutes. The place is very small and charming- we set less than a foot away from another couple which made the experience more fun. We were greeted by a great server and he accommodated to our language- we ordered a glass of champagne and a beer then 6 escargot to start. It was fun diving into the culture as well as delicious. The meals were perfect size for us and had so much flavor! We dipped the potatoes from the beef with the ravioli cheese and it was the most delicious combination. I get the buzz about this place, we had such a lovely time as a traveling couple and would go again for the whole meal anymore!
Great authentic French food. Tastes like it came from your French grandma's kitchen. Everything is soooo good! Our favorite in all of Paris! Ambiance of old-time Paris, warm welcoming staff, excellent service, superb comforting French classic dishes, large portions and very reasonable prices. It's got it all! Be sure to make reservations for dinner.
First of all... I took a chance. It was bitter cold and Saint Germaine passage was crowded. I knew I'd never get a reservation for after 7pm, but as it was only 4, I decided to take a chance. I really wanted to try the duck. I went inside and in my horrible French asked if I could have "a place port un." The server was so sweet. He sat me at a very warm table and helped me understand the menu. The food was superb. Warning: the duck tajine is very rich. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The almonds atop the sauce add the perfect touch. More than anything, I was grateful for the kindness and attention to detail and courtesy. People like this server make the world a better place.
Of all the meals I had in Paris, La Jacobine was my absolute favorite. Everything here was incredible - if you're nervous but curious about Escargot - this would be the place to get it. The foie gras mill fuelle was heavenly. Both duck plates were incredible, we couldn't pick a favorite. Their cheesecake was also divine. They are a very popular place so I recommend going for lunch (like we did) or trying to make a reservation for dinner. We tried to come a second time for dinner on a whim, arrived around 7:30, and they didn't have anything open until 9. If we didn't have a kiddo with us we gladly would have waited - they are worth it.
Service was amazing and friendly! Food was great as well. Various vegetarian options are available. This was my partner's first time trying escargot and it was prepared well. The French onion soup and Truffle Ravioli was superb. The desert dishes had an amazing presentation, which was greatly appreciated. The interior was small and lively.
I have been eying out La Jacobine to have Coq au vin. It's one of the dishes I wanted to make sure to try while in Paris. Knowing they open at 7pm. I left early so I could arrive around opening to dine early. The Metro had different plans for me. One leg of the Metro confused me. It confused me earlier in the day but I figured it wouldn't be that bad this time. Oh...it was and when I got to La Jacoline, I was told the wait time was till 10pm. Super disappointed but I have no back up plans and other good restaurants would be busy as well so I decided to wait it out. While waiting, I noticed they have 4 chairs right outside for customers to sit on. Fortunately I got one early and didn't have to pop the Asian squat. The restaurant is bright and cozy with a family atmosphere. I didn't want to be rude so I didn't ask if I could buy something to drink while I wait. My boredom got the better of me so I asked. They said it's fine! Yay! Something to do while waiting. So many people walked by the restaurant while waiting. I got to talk to some diners waiting to help kill some time which was nice. Alex was amazing because he squeezed me in and I got in around 9pm vs the original 10pm I was quoted. He provided exceptional customer service all night. When I got in, I knew my order. I ordered their Mille-Feuille De Foie Gras as an Entrees and the Coq Au Vin as my Plats. My drink was a bottle of bubbles. It was a nice paced meal to enjoy the food and conversation. Since I was alone, I made friends with the couple next to me. Small world, the female was from HI and also attended Kalani High. The food was amazing! Totally worth the wait and everything. I do highly recommend people to make reservations though.
Almost everyone we know said we had to visit La Jacobine while we were in Paris. So the morning when we were done with Musée d'Orsay and it was still early for lunch, we decided to walk over to the restaurant and see if we could get in without a reservation. Probably due to it being a weekday in October, there were only 2 small parties ahead of us in the line when we arrive around 1145 before they open at noon. We didn't have any problem getting in but the small restaurant filled up very quickly. I ordered the foie gras and duck confit. The foie gras was very good but I had the best duck confit I had ever had. The skin was crisp and the meat was tender. Every bite ignited all my taste buds even though they were partially numbed from the absinthe I had had as an aperitif. Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful as well. He spoke Spanish to a visiting couple seated next to us. Because of that, "gracias" slipped out from me a few times inadvertently when I meant to say "merci". Lunch was so good that we didn't want to go out for dinner to cancel out lunch. We got a baguettes and more butter on the way back to our apartment at dinner time.
This is in a super cute area; the restaurant is in a covered alley way with little shops and many other cute restaurants with patio seating. Service was excellent, and the waiter was very kind to non-French speaking patrons. We came in around 3:30 without a reservation and got seated within 5-10 min. I will start this review by saying I am not an expert on French food but based on the reviews we were excited to try escargot (for the first time!), coq au vin, and duck confit. All were excellent. I would say the escargot had the texture of mushrooms and was nicely flavored in a butter sauce and herbs and was pretty good. The waiter was kind enough to show us how to use the snail tongs and little fork! We also got the French onion soup was flavorful and I would certainly get it again. The duck confit which I've also never had before reminded me of Chinese duck but with different spices. It was cooked well and was great. The coq au vin was also good, very rich and tasted strongly of red wine, which is probably exactly what it's supposed to taste like, but it was just not my personal favorite. We finished off the lunch with a pot of tea, tarte tartin (a wonderful apple dessert) that melted in your mouth and served with a tart cream. Overall it was a great experience. We spent almost two hours here and loved the service, food, and atmosphere.
Lovely restaurant with meat forward / decadent saucy plates. From my experience eating French food thus far this place has large servings and more comforting styles food. I love the plats - most notably the wine beef stew and duck tajine with almonds and sweet creamy sauce. The lamb shank and duck fillets were also great. For the entrées, the foie gras and goat cheese salad were très bien! Dessert - tiramisu was alright since it was late night when we ordered and they made it just earlier so the cake have not soaked the coffee and rum. Cheesecake was good though. La Jacobine is in a small alleyway with a lot of other restaurants and bars and got lively in the evening. We had a reservation but had to wait another 30 mins to get in. The woman who served us was cheerful and attentive, which is rare to come by in Paris.
I'll start off simple it's a 10/10 it lives up to the hype. This was the best meal I had in Paris hands down. The food taste so fresh, not overly salty, and the portions are perfect. We had the duck gizzard salad and I'm not usually a huge fan of gizzard, but this was just amazing the pairing of the salty duck with the acidic tomato combined for the perfect salad I didn't know I needed. The duck with date sauce was something I've never thought of trying, but again to my surprise it was delicious. If you don't necessarily like mixing sweet with savory this dish isn't for you I however really enjoyed this. The pork cullet was my favorite dish it was tender and flavor packed and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. It was salty with a slight tanginess. I would 100 percent recommend this place to anyone visiting Paris unless you don't have a reservation and are in a rush we came with no reservation and it was an hour and a half wait which is valid. This was completely our fault make those reservations and try this restaurant you won't regret it!!!!
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IMPORTANT- make sure you have a reservation (made online) however, it's also important that you get a confirmation email. I made one and did not receive a confirmation email so there must have been a glitch in the system and it did not go through. However, we put our name down on a Saturday evening and only had to wait 20 minutes. The place is very small and charming- we set less than a foot away from another couple which made the experience more fun. We were greeted by a great server and he accommodated to our language- we ordered a glass of champagne and a beer then 6 escargot to start. It was fun diving into the culture as well as delicious. The meals were perfect size for us and had so much flavor! We dipped the potatoes from the beef with the ravioli cheese and it was the most delicious combination. I get the buzz about this place, we had such a lovely time as a traveling couple and would go again for the whole meal anymore! read more
2 months ago
Great authentic French food. Tastes like it came from your French grandma's kitchen. Everything is soooo good! Our favorite in all of Paris! Ambiance of old-time Paris, warm welcoming staff, excellent service, superb comforting French classic dishes, large portions and very reasonable prices. It's got it all! Be sure to make reservations for dinner. read more
First of all... I took a chance. It was bitter cold and Saint Germaine passage was crowded. I knew I'd never get a reservation for after 7pm, but as it was only 4, I decided to take a chance. I really wanted to try the duck. I went inside and in my horrible French asked if I could have "a place port un." The server was so sweet. He sat me at a very warm table and helped me understand the menu. The food was superb. Warning: the duck tajine is very rich. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The almonds atop the sauce add the perfect touch. More than anything, I was grateful for the kindness and attention to detail and courtesy. People like this server make the world a better place. read more
20 days ago
Of all the meals I had in Paris, La Jacobine was my absolute favorite. Everything here was incredible - if you're nervous but curious about Escargot - this would be the place to get it. The foie gras mill fuelle was heavenly. Both duck plates were incredible, we couldn't pick a favorite. Their cheesecake was also divine. They are a very popular place so I recommend going for lunch (like we did) or trying to make a reservation for dinner. We tried to come a second time for dinner on a whim, arrived around 7:30, and they didn't have anything open until 9. If we didn't have a kiddo with us we gladly would have waited - they are worth it. read more
1 year ago
Service was amazing and friendly! Food was great as well. Various vegetarian options are available. This was my partner's first time trying escargot and it was prepared well. The French onion soup and Truffle Ravioli was superb. The desert dishes had an amazing presentation, which was greatly appreciated. The interior was small and lively. read more
1 month ago
I have been eying out La Jacobine to have Coq au vin. It's one of the dishes I wanted to make sure to try while in Paris. Knowing they open at 7pm. I left early so I could arrive around opening to dine early. The Metro had different plans for me. One leg of the Metro confused me. It confused me earlier in the day but I figured it wouldn't be that bad this time. Oh...it was and when I got to La Jacoline, I was told the wait time was till 10pm. Super disappointed but I have no back up plans and other good restaurants would be busy as well so I decided to wait it out. While waiting, I noticed they have 4 chairs right outside for customers to sit on. Fortunately I got one early and didn't have to pop the Asian squat. The restaurant is bright and cozy with a family atmosphere. I didn't want to be rude so I didn't ask if I could buy something to drink while I wait. My boredom got the better of me so I asked. They said it's fine! Yay! Something to do while waiting. So many people walked by the restaurant while waiting. I got to talk to some diners waiting to help kill some time which was nice. Alex was amazing because he squeezed me in and I got in around 9pm vs the original 10pm I was quoted. He provided exceptional customer service all night. When I got in, I knew my order. I ordered their Mille-Feuille De Foie Gras as an Entrees and the Coq Au Vin as my Plats. My drink was a bottle of bubbles. It was a nice paced meal to enjoy the food and conversation. Since I was alone, I made friends with the couple next to me. Small world, the female was from HI and also attended Kalani High. The food was amazing! Totally worth the wait and everything. I do highly recommend people to make reservations though. read more
1 year ago
2 months ago
Almost everyone we know said we had to visit La Jacobine while we were in Paris. So the morning when we were done with Musée d'Orsay and it was still early for lunch, we decided to walk over to the restaurant and see if we could get in without a reservation. Probably due to it being a weekday in October, there were only 2 small parties ahead of us in the line when we arrive around 1145 before they open at noon. We didn't have any problem getting in but the small restaurant filled up very quickly. I ordered the foie gras and duck confit. The foie gras was very good but I had the best duck confit I had ever had. The skin was crisp and the meat was tender. Every bite ignited all my taste buds even though they were partially numbed from the absinthe I had had as an aperitif. Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful as well. He spoke Spanish to a visiting couple seated next to us. Because of that, "gracias" slipped out from me a few times inadvertently when I meant to say "merci". Lunch was so good that we didn't want to go out for dinner to cancel out lunch. We got a baguettes and more butter on the way back to our apartment at dinner time. read more
3 months ago
This is in a super cute area; the restaurant is in a covered alley way with little shops and many other cute restaurants with patio seating. Service was excellent, and the waiter was very kind to non-French speaking patrons. We came in around 3:30 without a reservation and got seated within 5-10 min. I will start this review by saying I am not an expert on French food but based on the reviews we were excited to try escargot (for the first time!), coq au vin, and duck confit. All were excellent. I would say the escargot had the texture of mushrooms and was nicely flavored in a butter sauce and herbs and was pretty good. The waiter was kind enough to show us how to use the snail tongs and little fork! We also got the French onion soup was flavorful and I would certainly get it again. The duck confit which I've also never had before reminded me of Chinese duck but with different spices. It was cooked well and was great. The coq au vin was also good, very rich and tasted strongly of red wine, which is probably exactly what it's supposed to taste like, but it was just not my personal favorite. We finished off the lunch with a pot of tea, tarte tartin (a wonderful apple dessert) that melted in your mouth and served with a tart cream. Overall it was a great experience. We spent almost two hours here and loved the service, food, and atmosphere. read more
1 month ago
Service is super friendly. This place is very popular with tourists. Food was delicious, especially the French Onion Soup (which was a very generous portion!) and the Raspberry Macaron. We were stuffed, but the dessert was so light and the perfect way to finish the meal. read more
One of my favorite Bistros in Paris!!! If you're looking for a classic Parisian meal, look no further! They do all the french favorites perfectly!! And the staff, Alex & Antwon were absolutely amazing!! They were very warm and welcoming! read more
Lovely restaurant with meat forward / decadent saucy plates. From my experience eating French food thus far this place has large servings and more comforting styles food. I love the plats - most notably the wine beef stew and duck tajine with almonds and sweet creamy sauce. The lamb shank and duck fillets were also great. For the entrées, the foie gras and goat cheese salad were très bien! Dessert - tiramisu was alright since it was late night when we ordered and they made it just earlier so the cake have not soaked the coffee and rum. Cheesecake was good though. La Jacobine is in a small alleyway with a lot of other restaurants and bars and got lively in the evening. We had a reservation but had to wait another 30 mins to get in. The woman who served us was cheerful and attentive, which is rare to come by in Paris. read more
I'll start off simple it's a 10/10 it lives up to the hype. This was the best meal I had in Paris hands down. The food taste so fresh, not overly salty, and the portions are perfect. We had the duck gizzard salad and I'm not usually a huge fan of gizzard, but this was just amazing the pairing of the salty duck with the acidic tomato combined for the perfect salad I didn't know I needed. The duck with date sauce was something I've never thought of trying, but again to my surprise it was delicious. If you don't necessarily like mixing sweet with savory this dish isn't for you I however really enjoyed this. The pork cullet was my favorite dish it was tender and flavor packed and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. It was salty with a slight tanginess. I would 100 percent recommend this place to anyone visiting Paris unless you don't have a reservation and are in a rush we came with no reservation and it was an hour and a half wait which is valid. This was completely our fault make those reservations and try this restaurant you won't regret it!!!! read more
2 years ago
Food and service were amazing. I went three times during my three weeks stay in Paris and I can't wait to go back again. I thought the price was reasonable for the quality of the food . read more
Some of the best food I had in Paris! We came here for lunch on a weekday without a reservation and waited about 20 minutes for a table for 2. Be forewarned that this place is popular, and there's typically a wait! Food: - French Onion Soup: most people got this as a starter, and it did not disappoint! Salty rich broth with ooey gooey cheese on top, which really warmed up the soul from the rainy day outside! - Beef stew (Estouffade de Boeuf): Perfectly braised with soft tender beef in a delicious sauce! It comes with potatoes and vegetables. Highly recommend! Service/Atmosphere: It's down a side alley with other shops and restaurants. The restaurant is small, so expect to be in close quarters with other patrons. The bathroom is downstairs, and you have to go down this scary narrow spiral staircase. Service was friendly and nice though! Overall: Would definitely come back on my next trip to Paris! read more
3 years ago
I stopped by at 10am and saw them getting ready for service at 12. I went to go grab my chocolate gifts and some starbucks(left the starbies at monoprix, sad lol). Anyways, I came back at 11:30, was first in line for opening, by the time they opened, the line was long enough to fill the restaurant. The food genuinely was good. Worth a 30 minute wait probably. But there are other restraints serving similar food next door to the right and front of the restaurant if you can't wait. If you're in the area, you can stop by and make a reservation for the next day or later in the day. Or call by phone (photo of their info card attached). It's pretty small inside, but super cozy and warm. Amazing server. Dude even remembered my name (Kim) lol. And he told me to order dessert and the chocolate after the meal, I'm a dessert first type of girl because I love sugar, but good call, because after the French onion soup, the appetizer/starter, I was already feeling full. After the salmon, I was ready to take free my belly from my pants because it was a great portion! Perfect size portion for my future man though, prob could even finish my left overs. Didn't stop me from getting chocolat viennois. Delicious by the way. The chocolate was so rich and delicious. Tl;dr - Food is good, service is amazing. Also I love baguette and bread, and they offer unlimited baguette on the house. read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
Wow! What a phenomenal meal we had here. The restaurant is quite small, so without a reservation we waited nearly an hour before being seated. We almost tried one of everything. My favorite dish was the confit de canard. I didn't care much for the side of veggies but that's ok. It's the one thing they could repeat for each plate. Everything else was exquisite. Three of us did the formules. Entrees - onion soup (flavorful and balanced), ravioli (super rich and creamy), escargots Plats - duck confit, lamb shank, and pork tenderloin medallions Desserts - Mille-feuille, chocolate cake, and raspberry pistachio tarte read more
1 year ago
If you can get a reservation this is a must visit.Best onion soup in paris. So much flavor in all their dishes it's Michelin level with out the price. Had the lamb shank snails, onion soup,and chicken everything was amazing and the staff is so friendly. read more
3 years ago
Absolutely fantastic service by a brand new employee who handled the small space with grace, humor and delight. Overall Paris dining during the week was disappointing. Overpriced and mediocre. This establishment was priced well and the food was well prepared. My only comment is that both the duck breast and the beef stew were a little tough. Not sure why but the flavors are phenomenal in the beef stew. It's rich with cardamon and spice but delicate in nature. The wine list is high quality and inexpensive. It was the only French meal where it didn't feel like they just were just trying to churn and burn. Highly recommend this restaurant and it was evident that everyone else thinks the same. There's almost always a line no matter the time of day! Definitely worth a stop if in the hood. read more
3 years ago
One of the best restaurant I've tried in Paris. It's not pretentious which I like. It's located in a small alley in St. Germain. You aren't able to call in or book online to make reservations. So I stopped by during lunch and only had to wait 20 minutes for a table for 2. Must order: 1. Onion soup - the gooey cheese on top was heaven. Soup was not too salty. I'm a fan of French onion soup and this was the best one I had. 2. Berry tart - the custard was light and fluffy. I'm not a tart person but this was the best one I had. Nice service. Will be back when I'm back in Paris. Bon appetite! read more
8 months ago
I read somewhere that the French onion soup here was the best in the city. I've never liked French onion soup but after trying it I've converted and have to say La Jacobine knows how to make a tasty broth. Other dishes like the duck confit, and beef stew were amazing - 10/10. Foie gras was fine, they pair it with a sweet jam and apples in a salad. Place is pretty petite and you can expect to wait about 30 minutes during non-peak times. Overall, really great value and good eats amongst the many options in Paris. read more
11 months ago
The place is closed and have not updated their yelp!! We came get because of yelp! We didn't check google because their reviews are not verified. But Yelp doesn't know they are closed. read more
Amazing service and delish food. Can back two times while in Paris. It was that good even tho most consider this a tourist trap it is a great spot with great food and impeccable service. My favorite French onion soup of the three days and the kindest ppl you will ever meet. Highly recommend leaving room for the hot chocolate. The dessert did not look impressive to me but I am also not a fan of profiteroles so please don't come for me! Duck confit, I still dream about it! Yum yum yum! read more
To get a reservation for a Thursday evening we had to make it in person a week earlier! We arrived early and asked for a corner table by the window and they graciously complied. The servers here were warm and friendly from the start. On the whole, the meal was memorable. The onion soup and escargots were both beautifully presented but not particularly impressive. Nevertheless, the Magret de Canard in a mushroom sauce had excellent tender, rosy, duck filets . The Estouffade de boeuf( wine beef stew) was truly exceptional. The meat melted in my mouth with complex flavors in the sauce accompanied by beautiful potatoes and carrots. It was unforgettable. Finally the profiteroles were creamy, light and just sweet enough. There was a warm and friendly vibe here which added to a memorable experience. read more
Excellent service and delicious food! Be sure to make a reservation in person ahead of time to avoid a long wait! My mom and I came here for dinner and made a reservation around 5:30pm. We got seated right away when we came back at around 7pm. For the two of us, we each got an entrée and a plate. Homemade onion soup Extra crispy cheese on top and a hearty onion soup. Foie gras Melt in your mouth foie gras and the fig jam complimented very well. This was very refreshing with the salad. Duck fillets This was the best dish I had during my time in Paris. Highly recommend this dish!! The duck fillets were super tender and juicy. The mushroom sauce was delicious and went well with bread. Coq au vin The wine flavor was a bit too overpowering for my taste but if you like wine flavored dishes, you will like this. This place felt very homey and the waiters were very attentive. The menu was affordable and the food was delicious. It's a great place if you are looking for French cuisine! read more
I came here twice when I was in town. Servers were very friendly, and they were very kind that they spoke to me in English. They were also very patient by explaining different dishes to me. I ordered onion soup, smoke salmon entree, lamb shank, wine beef, cheesecake, strawberry crumble, and hot chocolate. They made the best onion soup that the broth was very rich in flavors! I love the lamb shank better than the wine beef, but both of them are actually very tasty and tender. Hot chocolate is a must try because it is very rich, but yet not too sweet. When I was eating my main course, I was already thinking about when I should come back. I will come back for sure! read more
10 months ago
Great ambiance, but frankly a tourist trap. Great wine but the food is mid. Check out the historic stuff like napoleons hat but I'd frankly do drinks or appetiser only read more
2 years ago
All the thanks! The food fabulous the service incredible the ambience amazing. Tiny and tucked away but well worth the wait once you get there read more
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59-61 rue Saint-André des Arts
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Saint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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