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    La Petite Chaise

    4.2 (87 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Brasseries
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Sea bream (sauce not in the picture). Mashed potatoes that were sooo creamy.
    Bethany A.

    Absolute perfection. The food- outstanding in every way. We had the mushroom tarte and onion soup to start. Then the sea bream with this incredibly butter based sauce I would have licked out of the bowl. For dessert we tried the apple tarte and the vanilla cream brûlée and they surpassed by highest expectations. The waitress was so friendly and talkative: giving us recommendations and talking about our next trip to France. The restaurant is gorgeous and old school with dark wood walls and old books and mirrors. I would have eaten here every day of our trip if I hadn't waited until the last day to go here. Highly recommended and a must do on any trip to Paris.

    "Café gourmand" - Assortment W/Mini Creme Brûlée and Panna Cotta, Creamer is missing from photo
    Simon W.

    Old school charm! La Petite Chaise made my last night in Paris magnificent. A last minute reservation for a table of 8 was accepted by the staff who could not be more kind to a bunch of weary tourists who spent the day at the Lourve. From the minute we walked in, we were treated like locals with a nice table in charming and cozy dining room. The menu included a prix fix for a three course meal with many selections to choose from for each course. Although everyone in my party enjoyed their selection, I can personally vouch for the escargot appetizer and duck breast main course. Every course in my group was served together and with every plate hot to the touch. I cannot remember the last time I started a group meal that was served together all at once with a still warmed plate. That attention to detail is amazing and did not go unnoticed. My waiter for the evening could not have been more professional and a true gentleman. He was very patient with my crew given a language barrier, we all shared a few laughs during our visit, and he even rushed out of the restaurant after our meal after seeing us awkwardly try to take a selfie group picture after our meal. We were the last ones in the restaurant and clearly on his time. I would definitely visit again just to be in his care again.

    Gerry S.

    The oldest restaurant in Paris, Founded in 1680 ! The restaurant takes its name from the transformation of an old French word "cheze" of latin origin, casa meaning isolated house. The first construction of this building dates from 1610 and was located on the samall patch called "the little Louvre" near Grenelle. Between 1652 and 1680 the house has been raised.It is the one which still exists. Through recorded salesof the building Paris is certain that already in 1680 a certain Georges Rameau was selling wines in this very spot. With the wines, some food was being served and has been served since. This is how they can confirm that this is the oldest restaurant in Paris according to records. The iron gate on the front door dates from this era. It is actually classified as a historical monument which prohibits them from altering appearance. The reputation of the place spread quickly making it the "rendezvous" of many great minds. Located in the country, game came frome the surrounding forest, first was brought in from the Seine and local fresh farm chickens were appreciated. The most important Lords of the land were feasting on the local specialties. Nobles and nobility under the same roof. From Philip d'Orleans, to King Louis XIV's. And also Catherine Hardouin-Mansart, daughter of Jules Hardoin Mansart, royal architect, in Versailles, who created the hall of mirrors. History tells us that, in the XIX th century, Vidocq, the famous policeman, made several important arrests in this place. The well known gourmet, Brillat Savarin, wrote exquisite taste of the menus in his book "la physiologie du goût". At this same time period, la Petite Chaise was likely to see Musset, George Sand, Juliette Recamier, Chateaubriand and others, living nearby. In the beginning of the 20th century, artists and actors gathered here after show-time. Cabaret stars from Montmartre traveled to La Petite Chaise to be ssketched by Toulouse Lautrec. The tenor Alvarez and the baritone Noté loved to be seen in the upstairs cornerswith the bosomed ladies of their choice. Sometimes, some very "close" relationships continued after the dessert. Singers would pour out their hearts witkh love ballads under the restaurant windows. Great Collette was once invited by the "Crapouillot's crew (periodic) for her literary talent only... Politicians, such as François Mitterand, came from nearby Poly-Sci and cabinet members from the nearby National Assembly. Today the scene is still mixed with artists, politicians, actors, writers...and of course food enthusiast tourists passing through. Cheers

    Potatoes (that came with the Steak Tartare)
    Katie A.

    The oldest restaurant in Paris didn't disappoint! We walked in without a reservation (two people) right after opening, but I've heard you'll usually need to book in advance. The French onion soup and salmon in dill sauce were both excellent appetizers. I ordered the steak tartare, which was excellent, and I was surprised by how large the portion was (I couldn't even finish it)! My fiancé ordered the duck breast and it was also delicious. We were a little underwhelmed by the mini dessert plate, but still it was an overall excellent meal.

    Ashley S.

    One of the oldest restaurants in Paris. I was searching for a place to eat dinner for Valentines Day and came across this little gem. I immediately contacted them to make a reservation. We were not disappointed. The restaurant has a lot of character and was super adorable. The food was amazing. My husband still talks about the duck he had there to this day. I most definitely recommend!

    Mark B.

    Claimed to be one of the oldest restaurants in Paris. Tried their set menu for dinner. I started off with poached eggs with bacon in wine sauce. It was delightful. The main course of veal on a bed of pasta with cheese was a little bit of a let down. Veal was not seasoned. The cheese sauce was nice, but the pasta was too soft. The cheese plate at the end of the meal was nice. It's a small restaurant, but probably draws tons of tourists. It's not a bad meal. Good service.

    French Onion soup was amazing!
    Darryl H.

    We order the set meal including choice of appetizer, main course, and dessert. It was amazing! We arrived at 7pm, and were the first seated. The gentleman with the white beard is super friendly and welcoming! And the dessert, just wow!

    Veal grilled with homemade pasta
    Fat P.

    Awesome spot in Paris The place had an old decor but the food was modern and well prepared For what you get it is an amazing deal We got the lunch special and that included an appetizer, main and drink for only 25 euros This is a must place to eat for modern French cuisine

    Arturo Gio F.

    Before my trip, I read guides and books about discovering the real Paris. I came to La Petite Chaise after reading a thorough review on David Lebovitz's (a Californian pastry chef living in Paris) website. As he mentioned, the restaurant is one of the oldest in the city and has an unapologetically simple menu. The decor was quaint: pastel wallpaper, floral tablecloth, and a noblewoman poised on a wall watching me eat. Sure, it was a little cheesy - au beurre to be more relevant - but the service and the food was phenomenal. The menu has about 5 different classic options for each course; every one of the plates come out looking beautiful. The bread was some of the best we've had in our short trip. It's an upscale restaurant, but don't expect outrageous prices; they are quite moderate. Looking around the restaurant, we didn't hear a word of English, which was a very good sign. An even better sign were the older French couples around us eating escargot. Upon walking in, they offer to take your coats and assist in putting them on after dinner. Servers are older, extremely polite, and welcoming. It was a wonderful experience that I want to have times again. I highly recommend bringing a date or a close travel buddy.

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    My and I got terrible food poisoning from the escargot. The food was otherwise good. Service was good. The ambiance was classic.

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    The decor was quaint: pastel wallpaper, floral tablecloth, and a noblewoman poised on a wall watching me eat.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.8 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
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    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

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