A Basque restaurant frequented by locals and nearby students. Hearty portions of southern French…read morecountryside cooking. We had the fortune of meeting a friend here that has been going to the other branch for 40 years and he swears by its authenticity. We started off with Kir Royales which is the quintessential pre meal beverage. And then moved on to mains as appetizers are not necessary given the portions. Their cassoulet was incredible with real stick to your ribs appeal. However I feel the star of the show was their 5 diamond salade. Imagine a bed of greens supporting their duck fat potatoes fried crisp, topped with generous portions of lardons and chicken livers. All garnished with mini rounds of cheese on toast and a fried egg! What is not to like? The decor is classic diner, nothing fancy it it is all about the food. Service was friendly and not intrusive.

We come to Paris every year for an entire month, and after 10 years of grazing our way across the…read morecity, Chez Gladines remains a favorite. The menu is true Basque cuisine, excellent cassoulet, chicken Basquaise, cod stuffed peppers, and delicious potato dishes. Cozy indoor and outdoor seating right along Boulevard St Germaine. Friendly staff, great service, inexpensive wines & beer. Definitely worth a short walk to enjoy something a little different while in Paris!

Great friendly service and the food was excellent. We would definitely recommend this place for a…read morerelaxing lunch or dinner.

Had a delicious experience here!…read more Was needing a low commitment night to eat and ventured over here. The menu was very simple and very traditional to country French cuisine. Loved the offerings and I ordered the most popular dish. Covered in cheese and a gravy - very tasty. The sangria was phenomenal and just so cheap to what we have here in America. Would love to come back here!

This was the best restaurant we went to in Paris! The beef Boulloine (sp) was just as recommended…read moreby others - amazing!

They live up to their name, which means "only good things". We sought out this off-the-beaten-path…read moreParisian bistro because of the epic wine list (with lots of natural wines) and decadent, generous servings of French fare like tartare, terrine, joue de boeuf, or cervelle de veau (sheep brain) if you're into that. Presentation is gorgeous, with hearty portions. The vibe is utterly French, vibrant, with wine flowing all night. The atmosphere is super comfy, clean and classic. It's near Buttes Chaumont park so not a place you'll stumble upon easily, but a very memorable meal if you're looking for something tres francais (and tres filling).

One really really cool wine menu. I've been there every now…read moreand then the last 6-7 years. Food can be delicious but the wine menu is what brings me back again and again. The patron is really into wine and care for good food and good ingredients. The only minus might be that the patron does have a strong personality and not sure it fit with everybody, not even that I am always in the mood. It can feel a bit ostentatious or patronizing... but hell, do we want something smooth and without personality?

My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

Paris has a talent for making lunch feel accidental in the best possible way…read more Chez Janou sits quietly in the Marais, just close enough to Place des Vosges that the entire experience spills naturally into wandering afterward. No real plans. Just walking. Cigarette smoke in the air, scooters passing narrow streets, old stone buildings glowing under soft afternoon light. Online, this place feels impossible to book. But show up 10-15 minutes before opening and suddenly you're seated like you knew the secret all along. Inside, the room hums. Tight tables. Warm walls. Loud enough to feel alive without becoming chaotic. Nobody rushing. Nobody flipping tables. Just the rhythm of Paris doing what it's always done. The menu is entirely in French which, honestly, makes the experience better. You stop ordering with certainty and start ordering with curiosity. My wife had the risotto d'épeautre aux St. Jacques. I ordered the Magret de Canard au Romarin. The duck was solid. A 3.5/5 kind of dish. Rich, savory, comforting after a long day walking through the city. But the risotto surprised me more. The scallops were delicate, the spelt added this earthy texture that made the dish feel substantial without ever becoming heavy. And then there's the mousse au chocolat. The famous one. Served from an oversized bowl with this almost excessive "all you can eat" energy that somehow still feels elegant instead of gimmicky. We only needed a few bites. Soft, luxurious, lightly bitter chocolate balanced perfectly against just enough sweetness. The kind of dessert that doesn't ask for attention. It quietly earns it.

This place was recommended to us by a friend, and it did not disappoint. We made reservations for…read more7:45pm on a Tuesday night. They open right at 7:45 so we were the first ones there. It's a small restaurant, but they seemed to fit a good amount of people in there. By 8:30pm, the restaurant was packed. All of the menu items are written on chalkboards that they carry around from table to table. Like previous reviews mentioned, the menu is in French. Be sure to ask for recommendations from the waiters or use Google translate to translate the menu. I ordered the Boudin Noir, which is a type of pork/sausage that you can only get in France. It was a very tender meat and extremely savory. It was well balanced with the mashed potatoes it was served with. The mashed potatoes were also done really well. It was super soft and fluffy. My wife ordered the grilled cod and veggies. She loves fish and was not disappointed by this. The service could have been a little better in my opinion. We were here for over 2 hours and the waitstaff were not as kind as we were expecting. All in all, the food was phenomenal and the price wasn't bad at all. I would definitely return to try other items on their menu.

Hands down the best meal I had in Paris. The red pepper salad, the veal stew, the dessert. Amazing…read moreamazing amazing

Stopped in for breakfast before setting off back to Brussels…read more Sadly, wasn't much for me on the menu that wouldn't trouble a sensitive stomach, but my mother wanted a nice cappucino and also got a simple omelette with fries. All of which were very good. Overall, this spot seems like a really relaxing way to start off your morning. Really airy interior, attentive staff, plenty of natural lighting, and the food seemed pretty good. At least my mother had no complaints. Place started to pick up around noon as more people came in, but was fairly relaxed before then. Didn't see anything non-dairy on the menu, but I didn't really ask if they had options-- so no points off for that. O Beret is also very close to the station in case you're looking for a nice spot to grab lunch before getting on the train or after you arrive.

Only came for cappuccino's and they were great! Decently priced and great environment for sitting…read moreat a cafe in Paris.

On a recent trip to Paris, my husband and I stopped in here for a quick lunch. Do it!…read more L'Avant Comptoir is a tiny wine bar in the 6th arrondissement which serves an assortment of small plates. The menu changes daily, and every item is fantastic! Beautifully plated, quality ingredients, imaginative choices, warm welcome, fast service. Top notch.

Unfortunately the young girl wasn't friendly like Anthony Bourdain said…read more No English menu which was fine, but they can't really help on describing. She was also rough slamming utensils and dishes which was wild. Squid Ink Croquettes was very good in my opinion. Lots of ink and chunks of squid. Good flavor. Shrimp Ravioli in Seaweed Soup was more like a dim sum dish... A glass of white wine was €10 which is high. Butter was very good though as expected.

Ok so they made a mistake and dropped a tray on my wife's head. It then crashed into our table…read morebroke a few cups and spilled stuff all over my leg and lap. Mistakes happen but it's how people deal with them that set them apart. they were super apologetic and then comped our drinks and got everything cleaned up. As for the food I found it pretty tasty. The clams were a unique preparation that strayed from the butter garlic wine sauce that is so common these days. The artichokes were tasty. The tomato and bread dish was great and the atmosphere lovely.

Perfect! The 5 tapas we shared were all delicious. We had the chorizo, sautéed squid, sautéed…read moreshrimp, pan con tomato with Serrano ham and the tapas plate of the day. More than enough for the 2 of us. The chorizo and sautéed seafood stood out the most and the others were delicious. The sangria is in the sweet side, may not be to everyone's taste. It was flavorful and potent. Get the litre. We arrived at 10:15 and they closed at 11 and they sat us right away. The service was very fast and friendly. When I mentioned we were celebrating our engagement the waiter brought us over a gift. The price can't be beat for the amount of food. For 5 tapas and a pitcher of sangria it was under $60 euro. We highly recommend. Enjoy!

Overall this a great bar! They serve basque dishes and drinks which is always nice when you are…read morefrom the Basque Country and would like some home comfort food while staying in Paris. However the bar man is from Paris! What a shame! Go Biarritz :)

From the owner: Tortillas basques et tapas espagnoles A la fois épicerie fine, restaurant et presque bar à tapas le…read moresoir, Pakito décline les produits basques à toutes les sauces. Les fans de rugby et les gourmands s'y rejoignent devant les tortillas au ketchup basque, les assiettes de chorizo, de brebis de Bellocq et les confits que l'on déguste au comptoir ou même debout, à l'espagnole, pour s'harmoniser avec les affiches de corrida et la carte de tapas. A emporter après les soirées sport, gelée de piment... ou cassoulet.