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Le Bouledogue

4.1 (69 reviews)
ModerateFrench, Bars, Brasseries
Closed • 9:30 am - 11:30 pm

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Outdoor seating

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I loved it so much the first time, I ate there again a week later. I had duck confit the first evening. On my return visit I had chicken in a pot with potatoes, mushrooms & sauce. Both were amazing. I also had the creme brulee each night with the flavor of the day.

michelle l.

Wandering through the Marais without reservations on a Friday night, I came upon Le Bouledogue. They had a table for us hungry wanderers, and they welcomed us in. I was happy to see that most of the restaurant patrons were French, not tourists. The bistro is cramped in space, but the servers know how to manage with that limited resource. The wine list was totally fine with a wide range of prices. My husband also tried a mojito, which he said was excellent. I started with the asparagus on special, and it was divine. Perfectly steamed and tender and fresh. I then had the duck confit, and it was one of the best I've ever had. The accompanying frites were perfectly crispy and salty. For dessert, I had the taste tatin, and it was delectable. My husband had the soup, the cod, and the ice cream. He enjoyed everything. Prices were extremely reasonable for the neighborhood.

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Jeffrey C.

We went looking for a local joint in the area, and stumbled into the very charming Le Bouledogue near the Rambuteau metro. If you were wondering, yes, the place is called "The Bulldog," and yes, they have an actual bulldog that will saunter out and greet the customers. Bonus points for that. There appeared to be an equal mix of English-speaking tourists and French patrons in the shop, and reservations are accepted though not required. Menus come in both English and French, and I tried my best to get by on laughably passable French. The waiters happily obliged, though I think I did my best to butcher the language. Being Asian, I've got impossibly high standards for duck that only the Chinese and French can match. I wish I had read the Yelp reviews beforehand and known to order the duck confit. I instead went with the filet (Magret de Canard), which was still hands-down delicious and exceptionally tender. Eying the French couple at the table next to us, I also started with the provincial Oeufs en Meurette, quite tasty indeed. It was my first experience with these, and I found them preferable to the more well-known Oeufs Mayonnaise. I daresay my entree+plat combo took the cake, but all of the dishes at the table were quite appealing. I rather enjoyed the herring and potatoes starter, with a pickled, salty bite that jives with my taste buds. One dish we missed, but looked quite tasty when we saw it brought to the table next to us, was the fish cooked three ways. Solid food and solid service for decent prices. Plus a bulldog to boot. Greatly enjoyable.

Duck Confit
Ramya M.

The Duck Confit. I was on a date with that dish, that night. Cutting in to that skin perfectly poached in its own fat and sipping on delicious French house wine, late one weeknight, in a café tucked away in a quiet street in La Marais, was the highlight of my trip to Paris. I did see Monalisa and the Eiffel Tower, neither make me close my eyes in reminiscence. That dish, however, I remember it all. The flavors, the textures and the scents. It took my love for food to another level. Amongst all the oohs and aahs I had at dinner tables in my life, this duck confit stands out. Not just for its taste, but, for the respect with which this dish was treated for days or may be weeks before it reached my plate. It just showed. I don't think I can ever order duck confit again. And, be satisfied. Not until I go back to Le Bouledogue. Someday, I will.

Beef steak, candied shallot, home made french fries, green salad
Dessy L.

The restaurant nice, the staff is great to bringing the recomendation. And absolutly the food was great

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Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

Brasserie Bellanger

4.7(94 reviews)
2.3 km•Gare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

Oh my goodness, what a find! We stopped here for no better reason than our apartment was right…read morearound the corner and we were in the mood for a nice French lunch. Such good luck! I started with the free-range eggs with mayo, and my wife started with the leeks with vinaigrette. The eggs were delicious, but the leeks may have been the best preparation I've ever had in my life. For our main courses, she had the egg muffin, and I had the sausage and mash. Our meal was superb. Whoever is in the kitchen has clearly learned the art of French cuisine well. Service was fantastic, the people-watching (we ate al fresco) was fantastic, and I simply couldn't think of a way to make this a better meal.

How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

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Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

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Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

4.5(1.5k reviews)
0.8 km•Châtelet/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!

Get the tasting menu and bone marrow (they're famous for duck and foie gras). Good overall if not…read moreexceptional French food. However, the portions were more than expected considering it was gourmet. We couldn't finish our entrees. Good spot for French brunch as it is a top fine-food grocer and deli. Sit outside on the sidewalk. There is an awning/umbrella to block out the sun which was great on a hot day. Note founded in 1894!

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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

He said was very good

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - Bread and pate with foie gras.

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Bread and pate with foie gras.

Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

Bistro des Augustins

4.4(567 reviews)
1.1 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
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Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 German girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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Bistro des Augustins - Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

Bistro des Augustins - Assiette de saumon fumé

Assiette de saumon fumé

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Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

Chez Janou

4.1(713 reviews)
1.0 km•Bastille, Marais, 3ème
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my favorite restaurant in Paris they got the four of us in with no reservation tight spacing i had…read morea watermelon salad and we all loved everything yes, we got the mousse this is a well-run restaurant

Friday lunch was an absolute beauty…read more The food? Fantastic. The wait times? Let's just say we're in Paris, not a Formula 1 pit lane. We'll leave it at that. We headed to Chez Janou, a Paris institution. I hadn't been in years, but my son insisted we go back because, according to him, they have the best chocolate mousse in Paris. Judging by the lineup, half the city; and every tourist with an Instagram account showed up. Thankfully we had a 2pm reso. Here's the thing, though. Everyone talks about the mousse, but the food deserves just as much attention. I'd also forgotten how much I love the 3rd arrondissement. Wander a few minutes from the restaurant and you'll find beautiful art galleries, a gorgeous little park, and some of the best boutique shopping in Paris. It's one of those neighbourhoods where you accidentally walk 15,000 steps without realizing it. Now, here's your game plan. Start with the escargots or the gambas to share. For your main, order the farci provençal or the foie de veau. The farci is like a French version of a stuffed pepper: yummy comfort food with a southern coast twist. As for the foie de veau... I actually ordered it by mistake. I thought I was getting regular veal. Out came veal liver. Best mistake of the day. I love liver. My mom makes an incredible liver and onions, so I'm a tough judge. This was outstanding. Rich, buttery, perfectly cooked and perfectly salted. It was so good I immediately texted my mom and told her she's coming here the next time she's in Paris. Drum roll, please... The chocolate mousse. Was it worth all the hype? Yep. There are no fancy swirls or little artistic desserts here. A server simply walks over carrying what looks like a white industrial-sized bowl of chocolate mousse and casually drops a mountain of it onto your plate. Everyone grabs a spoon and starts digging in. It's wonderfully French. Simple. Unpretentious. Ridiculously good. So yes, Chez Janou lives up to the hype. But don't just come for the mousse. Come for the lunch, stay for the neighbourhood, and spend the afternoon getting happily lost in one of the best corners of Paris. That's a Friday well spent.

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Chez Janou - Bar vibe

Bar vibe

Chez Janou - Escargot

Escargot

Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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