Nice waitress, BUT steak had zero flavor. ZERO. French onion was mediocre, bread was stale. Again, waitress was very nice. Manager did come up and ask if the food was good, but didn't stay for an answer. Definitely very disappointing read more

First meal in Paris. This place is so close to our hotel. We came here around three and the guy was so nice said that he can let us pick the lunch set for $15.99. We picked the onion soup, salad, fish of the day (fish tartar) and beef surprise. It's amazing and delicious. After roaming around in the same area. We decided to come back for dinner since we do have good experience in this place. We totally enjoyed it. The guy Onjoy who served us with professional manners, attentive and senses of humor. Thank you so much Le Baslic!!! :) read more

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Great outdoor seating but worst food and service. The waiter was a total snob and the steak was so gross. The three course lunch costs 35 euros which is very expensive for the area. Bread was crusty and old. French onion soup mediocre. Steak frites was just terrible. Sauce had no flavor and I don't even know what type of steak but was really small and came from some kind of roast. Slow service, super rude. Too many other options in the area. read more

We stop by for dinner after The Moulin Rouge. The place is super cute, cozy vibe inside. Service was very good and fair prices. Food was well served, I loved my cheese plate! read more

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The service was very friendly and the place was very cute and home-y. The food was alright, although my french onion soup was without cheese (since i can't eat dairy and there was no alternative) and my steak was without sauce (since the sauce had dairy in it). The server was very kind and wanted to accommodate my dietary restrictions, although my steak was switched with my friends so I lost a bite to them. (Luckily i waited before taking a bite and asked if the sauce was dairy free-which it wasn't). Since I couldn't have anything from the dessert menu, the server went to the chef and found a pear tart/pie slice that I could have which was extremely thoughtful of them. read more

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Charming place. Great food, friendly staff and great price. Had the prefix menu with French Onion soup, sirloin steak and bread pudding. Sooo good read more

Le Basilic - Interior - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The food is just mediocre - was a disappointment. The steak was tough and escargot was underwhelming. The tables were tight ... which we can get over - service in general was adequate but not particularly friendly.... Overall ambiance was lacking read more

Express menu is very reasonable priced. The fish I ordered was good. Service was great. read more

Le Basilic - Fish of the day - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This was one of my most enjoyable meals in Paris, but in terms of food quality only. The restaurant severely lacks in customer service. First, we were seated without a smile. Further, when seated, the waiter forced us into a small corner by shoving our seats as far in as possible. Now, I understand that space is limited in Paris, but it was clear that the restaurant was far from full, and that there was plenty of room for waiters to navigate and move. Second, the owner would poke fun at us in a very condescending manner. Third, since we were speaking in French, the waitress picked on our lack of 'street smarts' - it was our first day in Paris, and were didn't know to always specify the type of water. As such, instead of giving us tap water, she provided us sparkling water at the really expensive price of 8 euros. The meal was meant to be a memorable experience for my dad (as it was his birthday that day), but it proved to be anything but because of such awful service. However, I can't deny that it was very worth its price at only 30 euros for a full course meal. My appetizer (the grapefruit melon shrimp salad) fell flat as the shrimp was undeniably fishy and tiny, while the melon soaked up all the excess olive oil in the dish. That being said, my parents thoroughly enjoyed their onion soup, and my sister her goat cheese dumplings in spinach puree. My main was a gorgeous trout fish served with almond pesto and spinach. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had been served an entire fish - a very generous and decent portion. In fact, it was so much that I couldn't even finish it all! The fish was well seasoned, and I loved the fried crispy exterior coated with almonds. However, if I had to complain, the spinach was soaked in so much butter that it was quite disgusting. The rest of my family all ordered the same dish - a duck baked in potatoes served with a side of salad. Their comments were that the duck was overly salty, but otherwise, quite tasty. Dessert was served, signalling the end of this three course meal. By that time, I was way too stuffed to even finish it. I ordered the French toast, and it was fried to a beautiful golden crisp, but way too heavy for my tastes. The vanilla ice cream, however, was impeccable and so rich in vanilla flavour. The flan was also quite good. My mom ordered an interesting dessert with goat cheese, and was surprised to find that it was salty! Overall, a decent experience but the service could do with some improvements. read more

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Thanks to Yelp, I found this restaurant near the Moulin Rouge. We did not make a reservation but were seated without waiting when we arrived around 7pm. We were to catch the show at 9pm so this was meant as "pre-theater dinner." We opted for the prefix, 3 courses menu that was certainly a steal at 26 euro per person!!! I had the salad with gizzards & soft poached egg as appetizer. The gizzards were very tender and not gamey at all. I loved gizzards but these were the most tender I've ever had! The salad was flavorful and refreshing on a warm day. Hubby opted for the onion soup. The cheese was at the bottom of the bowl which was "interesting." It was perfectly seasoned and had a good flavor. For entree, I had the duck confit served with noodles/pasta. The duck was very tender but I wish it was more salted. The portion was generous!!! Hubby opted for the "surprised beef" dish... which turned out to be steak with fries. The steak was a bit undercooked (we asked for medium rare, it came out "black and blue," we asked them to cook it a bit more but didn't help), so if you're to order the steak, perhaps ask them for medium/medium well?? The portion was again generous though and the flavor was good overall. I also ordered the escargot (their version was cooked in creamy garlic sauce). This dish was very rich but very flavorful. The creamy sauce was really good to eat with the bread!! yumm!!! BTW, they served bread complimentary. For desserts I had the "homemade bread pudding" which is basically FRENCH TOAST (as americans call it)..it was the most delicious french toast I've ever had!!! It was more like a breakfast/brunch item than a dessert to me but it was really delicious. Hubby opted for the pineapple rum cake that's basically mimic pineapple upside down cake but less sugary. It was good, though we didn't care for the rum (served on the side). Service was on the slow side, but this seems to be a common theme in Paris... Overall, it was a great dining experience and we will certainly dine here again provided the opportunity to :). The servers were all very friendly (we don't speak french and it was a non issue). read more

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Amazing food and service. Our hostess/waiter was very friendly he took the time to ask about us and listened to our story. We had a party of 4 and we're greeted and seated right away. They made a table for us in front of the restaurant on the street which was pretty cool. Will definitely come back. Food was on point. Had the prefix menu French onion soup and sirloin steak. read more

We didn't eat a full meal here but the cappuccino was outstanding. They took very good care of us and were very gracious hosts. Right on the corner of a busy, little square and a very enjoyable place to just sit down and enjoy the Parisian daytime. read more

This was by far my favorite meal in Paris. They treated me soo well and the meal was very tasty. I ordered a bottle of wine which was great. It was called Muscadet. I had the mussel as an appetizer, ordered 6 and I wish I ordered 12. My main dish was the pork chop, very good. I finished with the pear tart and pear ice cream. Amazing! I never had pear ice cream before. They know what they are doing! I will definitely be back! read more

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Wandering around the Quartier Rouge area while waiting for nightfall to catch Moulin Rouge in all its red splendor, it dinner time. At the recommendation of the friendly front desk guys at Le Chat Noir Hotel, we came and turned out to be one of our top 3 dining experiences of this trip. Menu changes daily, so go with you fancy and your tummy will be super happy! We were warmly greeted upon entering and seated right away. It is a small place, so expect to be inches from your dining neighbors... but it didn't bother us. Actually, I enjoyed "checking out" their dishes -- short of taking pictures of their plates haha! They offer prix-fixe 26.90EUR 3-course menus but neither of us liked the choices. Hubby started with a divine onion soup while I got a creamy endive soup with foie gras that was simply a lick-your-plate! Foie gras was fresh pan-fried to perfection, simply melt-in-your-mouth heaven... Ahhhhhh...... wish it was a bigger piece :-0) For our main course, hubby had a salmon served with pommes frites and asparagus, and a super creamy and rich sauce. I found the salmon to be a tad dry but the sauce helped. My dozen escargots served in a cute little pot was perfection and I couldn't stop dipping French bread in the sauce! The only thing to make it better would be served in the shells, as I do enjoy that part of eating escargots experience. Enjoyed a leisurely couple hours dinner with a couple glasses of Sancerre and Rosé. Pretty stuffed and had to pass in desserts. Our waitress was charming and even offered us café on the house, seeing how much we enjoyed lingering over our dinner ^_^ What a romantic and very Parisien way of spending an evening. Off to catch Moulin Rouge lit up now. A bientôt, sure hope to be back soon!!! read more

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I went there to celebrate my birthday. The service was okay but the cutlery was not clean. The place was very sequence just like most of the places in Paris. The price was a little bit high when compared to the quality of the food and services provided. The location is good though. read more

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Il ristorante e' molto bello, il servizio impeccabile, al mangiare manca molto per poter dire che sia buono,completamente senza sale e senza sapore read more

The service here was just amazing! We walked in and were quickly greeted by the waiter. They spoke English which was extremely helpful while ordering and their recommendations were great. We had a group of 4 and 2 of us had the prime rib with fries , also had the pasta with duck, and I had the streak with fries. For a started we had the onion soup which was really amazing, never have I had one and well it was just delicious. We all enjoyed our food as the steak and duck were cooked perfectly. For dessert we had the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream per recommendation of the restaurant and it lived up to the recommendation it was really amazing. I would really recommend this place and as a bonus they have WIFI. read more

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This place is amazing! Cool looking exterior. Interior was like an old village house. Food was great. I have the steak and fries. They have a price fixed menu option that's good. Owner was nice. Good customer service. About a 5 Min walk to moulin rouge. read more

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You guys!!! Let me start off by saying me and my best friend were out eating all week in Paris and nothing.. absolutely nothing compared to this restaurant .. it was so good we had to come twice.. Isabel was our server but Eilo was the best! He was so sweet and attentive and funny , I loved him so much :) If you guys want great food and a pleasant atmosphere.. COME HERE!!! read more

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The restaurant has a beautiful decoration from outside and a very warm almost home like decoration inside so we decided to check it out for dinner with my fiancé. The service was pretty good and attentive but the food left a lot to be desired. My fiancé had fish which was a bit too dry and I had the sirloin which was cooked well to my liking but was very tough and chewy. The Apple tart with ice cream was pretty good. read more

This was near our hotel, so we popped in for a late night glass of champagne and dessert. I ordered the pistachio creme brûlée, which was fantastic! This is a cute place and the service was great. I'd come back for a meal in the future! read more

Le Basilic - Pistachio creme brûlée - French Near Me - Paris, 75

While in Paris over Valentine's Day weekend, my partner and I walked by Le Basilic and I thought "I need to eat here". It's what you picture when romanticizing a Parisian holiday, this quaint little corner restaurant. We couldn't get a table that night but we returned the following evening, Valentine's Day, and enjoyed an amazing prix fixe dinner. It was actually a wonderful value for two people. The waitress was also very patient with two Americans who were trying their best to speak French, which was much appreciated. If I ever return to Paris, and I hope that I do, I will return to Le Basilic. read more

Le Basilic - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Wow - can't believe I'm first (in English anyways)! This review is about 2 years late but figured I'd go ahead and post since this place deserves at least one posting. Giving 5 stars for a little known restaurant in the greatest food city in the world may seem excessive but this is as much a review of the overall experience as the food itself. Le Basilic was a final dinner during a short trip to Paris where I discovered Montmartre for the first time and completely fell in love with the neighborhood. It was a recommendation from a local architect who my friend was swapping apartments with. Otherwise we'd never have found the place on our own. As expected, the restaurant itself is very picturesque with an ivy covered entrance and a cozy, homey interior with fun knick knacks that make the place seem like a little inn or someone's home. We started with the house red wine which was very good as all wine in Paris tends to be. There was only one waitress for the whole restaurant but as it was a tiny restaurant, this didn't seem to be an issue and she was very efficient. My first course was a very good dish of salmon terrine and it was satisfying but I had total dish envy of my friend's chicken liver and greens. Not usually a huge fan of liver but the bite that I stole was so melt-in-your-mouth delicious, perfectly seasoned and out of the frying pan warm that I had to take a moment to recover. I only had enough courage to steal one more bite but I could have devoured the entire thing. Main course was Veal and Rice Pilaf. Presentation was pretty basic but oh wow... The veal was so incredibly tender that it didn't really require chewing and the rice was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Even the bit of green that the dish came with perfectly complimented the overall combo. Mouth waters just thinking about it. For dessert we each got: trio of glacee, chocolate mousse and a fried chocolate/apple something. All delicious I'm sure but I don't remember the desserts as distinctly as the liver and veal. As my friends and I usually tend to do, we shut the place down enjoying the wine, ambience (felt like we were at an intimate Parisienne dinner party), tasting each other's food and sharing stories about our lives (it got a bit out of hand as we all began to tear up at one point about one of our stories). We finished so late in fact that we basically walked out with the kitchen staff and chef who were all very nice and indulged us with a picture so we could commemorate a very special last night and last dinner in Paris. I definitely hope to return someday soon and I will surely order the chicken liver for myself this time ;). read more

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Bottom Line - If you find yourself without reservations in Paris and can't find a restaurant, this place is okay; however, always know that you could have done better if you'd simply planned ahead. I give this restaurant 3 stars, which is "A-OK." On our first night in Paris on 18 May 2011, we decided on this restaurant because the menu looked decent and there was a table open. We ordered the following: Home-made Foie Gras w/ Citrus Fruit (€16.00 x2) - This foie gras was pretty good, and I really liked the citrus fruit that came with it. One order was probably enough for our table of 5; however, we managed to finish both orders. I'd order this again. Onion Soup w/ Croutons and Cheese (€8.00) - My friend ordered this as a starter and really liked it. Duck Breast, Blettes w/ Chestnut Fragments (€20.00) - One friend and I ordered the duck breast. I wasn't very enthused with this dish... the duck breast was cut into two strips, and was pretty tough. I'd never had duck breast this tough, and thought it more resembled a poorly executed steak. The meat actually did not taste like duck, but by looking at the meat, it was. I would not order this again, and neither would my friend. Creme Brulee w/ Bourbon Vanilla (€9.00) - I ordered this dish even though I was already full. The whole table helped eat it. Bottom line for this dish was that the top portion was cooked like scrambled eggs. It was awful to look at, and was not very smooth in the mouth. I was very disappointed. Two of my friends ordered the 3-course set menu (€23.00/person) and enjoyed it. They ordered the Tomato and mozz skewer w/ pesto and Herring filets for starter; Loin of salmon and lamb curry for main; rhubarb tartlet and french toast for dessert. Along with two glasses of wine (€4.20 + 4.90) and 2 litres of Perrier (€5.80/each), our bill came to €172.70 total for the five of us. read more

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I ate at this restaurant on my first evening in Paris. It is located in the romantic district of Montmartre. As soon as you enter it, you can notice that this restaurant is full of romantic couples. Atmosphere 5/5: The atmosphere was so COZY and warm. I totally felt like in a old french restaurant that we're seeing in movies. They have a fire place and I think they also have a second floor on busy days. Food 4/5: I had the menu which included a salad, the entree and a dessert for 26 Euros I think. It's a DEAL! I try the Curry that wasn't exceptional but it was good. The salad was a sautee goat cheese salad which was exquisite! The dessert was a Moelleux aux Chocolats... To die for! Service 5/5: Great service for a french restaurant. The people were nice and welcoming. They made sure to explain me the menu as well. Make sure to have a French wine as well with your food = Food Heaven! read more

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This place is Adorable (with capital A)! If you want to have a romantic evening with nice food ... look no further. Although me being a spoiled brat when it comes to personal space, the size (read: lack off) did not bother me here. Service was fast and friendly and the price was good for what it was ... basic,healthy, good food in a very cosy place. read more

Visited October 12th 2015 Certainly one of the prettiest restaurants (inside and out) we visited during our trip. We'd seen this restaurant as we walked around Monmartre a few times and finally were able to make it here for an early dinner, but I really need to take more pictures or notes of what we eat, or at least write up the review that night. I do know that my wife and I both had their steak with 'french fries' and it was very good. I don't think the quality of beef in France (or Europe) is what it is here in the US. Then again, maybe that's got something to do with 'grass fed' vs corn fed beef as it is here in the US. Still, the service was terrific, the decor... very fairy tale cottage-esq (if that's a word) Damn! Now what did we have for dessert? read more

My vision of an ideal restaurant: effortlessly adorable, friendly service, and remarkable cuisine. What I believe is the perfect gem of Paris tucked away from the busy street in a quaint and lively neighborhood. An intimate space that made for a memorable and delicious dinner! If you find yourself in Paris, this is the place to go! read more

Le Basilic - The real deal french toast; made with day old baguette and vanilla bean! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Le Basilic was a wonderful find, thx in part to yelp! We had a very reasonable, traditional French fare lunch before our walking tour of Montmartre. The onion soup was fabulous, richly oniony and beefy flavored broth with just enough grated gruyere on the bottom and toasted baguette slices on the side, perfect for dipping. The duck confit was a generous portion (dinner sized for lunch:) succulent, tender duck which the menu said was from the duck wings -- it seemed more like the drumsticks in size unless it was a large duck! House wine was reasonable and wonderful. The restaurant itself has a lovely cozy atmosphere. You can't go wrong here for a delicious French meal. read more

Le Basilic - Succulent Duck Confit - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Le Basilic was one of our favorite meals in Paris. We ordered the cheese fondue to start and devoured it completely. My husband ordered filet Rossini style, with foie gras, and I ordered veal. My veal was not the most amazing veal ever but my husband's filet and the fondue were delicious. The restaurant itself has a very cool atmosphere-dark wood and hidden behind ivy in the middle of Montmartre. We really enjoyed our meal here and would definitely return! read more

Le Basilic - Exterior - French Near Me - Paris, 75

We wanted to try this place based on the reviews; as we did last night. After trying it out, we felt it was a bit overrated. The food was good but not amazing and it was a bit pricey for the quality. The menu called for pumpkin veloute with chorizo and the chorizo was nowhere to be found, we brought to the waiter's attention and basically they added 4 real Thin slices of chorizo. The soup was fine without it. I will go back only for the chocolate mousse which was superb! Anyway, I think all the reviews are a hit or miss. This restaurant was definitely a miss. read more

HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Servers and owner are super kind. We had a three course meal with wine. I'm not sure how to pronounce all of the items we had but we had a cheese with honey over salad, the mushroom soup, the rabbit with pasta, the steak with potatoes, and the bread pudding with ice cream. It was incredible!!!! The space is cozy and a great opportunity to meet people. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

They let us in during their last 30 min of their service hour. I ordered salmon with white sauce, puréed greens and my hubby ordered pork chop with gravy. The place was intimate, having the place just for the two of us n few remaining customers. The food was immaculately delicious. The price, affordable. The place was small, the ambience lovely, and quiet. Our waitress was friendly, gave us some privacy but was also interested where we're from. She'd come by very so often, asked if we're okay n tried to socialize but not intrusive. That evening was really memorable for us. Nothing special, just a vacation in Paris but the restaurant made it special for us! Merci Le Basilic! read more

Le Basilic - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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After dragging my 6 year old son all over Paris to experience the art of Dali, Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh he was STARVING. I pulled out my handy Yelp app and my Google map which led me (after a few wrong turns on my part) to this restaurant. My Google map was accurate but I didn't understand, then realized the restaurant is on a triangular corner. The sign is a bit hidden but I loved the way the vines cover the entrance like you are entering a secret space. The restaurant is what I expected of a French bistro and the waitress was lovely. What I learned about the French is if you attempt to speak their language they are really nice. I speak a very little French and was able to get great service at every restaurant. I don't recall a tremendous amount of vegetarian options but my son and I both had the French onion soup and I had a glass of champagne. The soup was the best I've ever had and the champagne was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this restaurant but will say it is a bit on the pricey side but we were on vacation so the price didn't matter. For a date night or special lunch with friends it would be perfect. Oh forgot we had the creme brûlée but didn't get any pics because it was so delicious we devoured it like savages LOL!! read more

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Had the special de boeuf and duck confit and it was amazing! The duck dish came with 3 duck sleeves and mash while the beef was done perfectly and served with potato wedges. For a set meal of entree, plat and dessert for €15, the meal was a steal and had us leaving very satisfied and filled. read more

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Still the best onion soup I've ever had. This was my first time trying onion soup, and every restaurant I've been to since I've tried the onion soup. None compare. So good, I would kill for the recipe. read more

A very lucky find for us on the hill climb from the Blanche Metro stop. While the pre fixe menu caught our eye, we ordered ala carte and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly with the best meal we'd had in Paris thus far. The escargot was rich without being too heavy and the tuna salmon combined was marvelous. A must find, well worth the search and pause in your day or night. read more

Amazing. The entire staff. The food. The atmosphere. Their onion soup was so good I came two days in a row. We tried many things on the menu and they were delicious. Their pistachio creme brulee was the best. Do not hesitate to ask Eilo or Isabel for anything. They were incredibly sweet and attentive. Love it here and will definitely come back every time I'm in Paris. read more

Le Basilic - Onion soup and the salad - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We were wandering in Montmartre and discovered this place on the hill climb out of the Blanche Metro. Classic French with modern taste in an intimate setting. read more

Very cute restaurant in the Montmartre neighborhood with authentic French cuisine. We had the Prix Fixe dinner menu which was very affordable around $25 for 3 course meal. To start I had the onion soup wasn't very impressed it was a little watery, lack flavor, onions, and cheesy topping. As my entree I tried their Steak and Frites was very bland, under season (no seasonings) just basically cooked in butter. It was just okay but if you enjoy very simple plain cooking this would be the place. read more