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    Le Chalet Saint-Michel

    3.3 (35 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Fondue

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Escargot and French onion soup
    Mitra T.

    Quiet restaurant in St Germain. Traditional French fare, portions not overly large. Good service.

    Rabbit
    C G.

    Great place, ambience, food were excellent and great service. Flavors of the food we had were all good. We tried the muscles a d escargot for appetizers and our main dishes were shrimp, rabbit and beef are a must try!

    onion soup
    Catherine T.

    If you're in the area and you need an affordable filling meal and are willing to compromise a bit on flavor, they have a good lunch deal. The onion soup was pretty flavorless and had no body to it. The steak au poivre was a very flat cut with a hard sear that ended up pretty tough. The fries that came with it were just okay but served very hot so they were tasty before they cooled off. The crème brûlée was not remarkable but it was decent and probably the best part of the meal. I had a bite of someone else's duck and found the orange too sweet. You could do worse for a meal and I was satisfied but you could also certainly do better.

    Menú
    Ariana N.

    Three Cheese Fondue: Excellent cheese, as one would expect in France, and the options for dipping included some sliced meats and little lightly fried potatoes that were just delightful. You can control your own heat on the cheese spit and although I was not the master at this (my cheese was occasionally a frigid mass or a boiling pot of lava) it made it extra fun and fancy. Compared to fondue places in the U.S. this was much more casual and wayyyy cheaper. 5/5 Escargot: While in France I ordered an escargot dish every single place I went. This one was tasty and I enjoyed the sauce although the escargot were probably mid range quality. I would recommend eating them here if escargot is your thing - but if it's your first time trying the dish save it for another venue. 4/5 Duck breast with black pepper sauce: Trying to decide between the duck and the rabbit, we asked the waiter and he decisively recommended the duck. Duck is definitely the thing in France and even at this little hole-in-the-wall-ish place it was incredible. Very well cooked and super flavorful. There is also the option for a black currant sauce, but I prefer savory to sweet and was happy with this dish for sure. 5/5 Creme brulee: This was not my favorite creme brulee - didn't have that melt in your mouth texture but it was edible. Moderate quality but also moderate price and it's like pizza - this dish is always edible and passably good so I will give it 4/5. The venue is dimly lit and feels like a lodge up in the mountains. There's a big moose head on the wall! It was the perfect safe haven from the rain in December for a filling, less expensive meal in the Latin Quarter of Paris.

    Chocolate cake with creme
    Taylor B.

    After looking at other restaurants in the area and not wanting to pay 22€ plus for a plate we found this place on Yelp. We saw they had a three course meal for €17.50. They have quite a few choices for that price. You can also upgrade to a different three course meal whic has a few more expensive items. Service was great even when it got super busy. There is English on the menu which was great. Everything was great except my wife's steak was supposed to be medium well and it was medium/medium rare. I ordered the duck breast and it was super tender. I would suggest the chocolate cake for dessert! Overall it was a pretty decent deal compared to other places. Not sure if I would come running back but overall we didn't encounter any problems.

    May T.

    My friends and I wandered into Le Chalet by pure luck. We were in the mood for fondue but the place we went to around the corner was completely booked for the next hour and a half so we took a stroll and came across this restaurant instead. We were seated immediately at Le Chalet. The general feel of the restaurant is very cozy and warm. They have a pretty large menu with plenty of prix fixe offerings. 3 of us ordered from the fondue options and another opted for some kind of steak. We all started with an order of escargot (as we planned to eat escargot every night we were in town) and as usual, it was a fantastic choice. When our fondue pots arrived simmering with melted cheese, I damn near drooled but managed to contain myself. Our fondue orders came with a plate of deli meats, a side of potatoes and fresh bread. Everything was delicious, cheesy and (unfortunately) very salty. I ate about 85% of my main course as a) still had to make room for their delicious creme brulee and b) didn't wanted to be bloated af from all the sodium. Service was on point, better than what I had experienced in other Paris establishments and the food came out in a timely manner. All in all I really enjoyed this place and would definitely recommend folks to try it out if you're around the area and in the mood for a nice meal!

    Canard a l'orange
    Nancy O.

    Things to love here: Excellent service - somehow lacking in many restaurants around Paris 1/2 bottles of wine - a great way to enjoy two different wines in one sitting Pre-fix menu - you get an appetizer, entree and dessert at a decent price Things you wish you could love The French Cuisine - not very exciting. My duck a l'orange was bland and served with simple boiled small potatoes with no seasoning at all. My husband had the lamb and it was only flavorful because that's just how lamb is. Dessert was also pre-made frozen cups of chocolate mouse or panna cotta. While tasty, it reminded me of the cases of dessert in a diner back in NY. I would return here, but next time, ask the waiter what their best dish on the menu is.

    Rabbit with mustard sauce
    Julie L.

    This place screams ambiance when you see a big moose head in the dining room. =P My Parisian friend took me here on my last night in Paris. Primarily because my boyfriend is a big fan of cheeses and this place has a prix fixe cheese fondue meal. It tooked delicious, but was a little bit above our budget. We opted instead for the other prix fixe menu. The menu list was quite extensive actually. There were a lot of options. For about 16 euros, I ordered 3 courses: *White wine mussels: Tons of fresh mussels. A hint of wine. so good. *Rabbit with mustard cream sauce: Came with a side of boiled potatoes. Loved the mustard cream sauce. For me the rabbit was so-so. Tasted like chicken =P *Chocolate profiteroles - I'm sure this was good. Just not too memorable. Seating was a little tight. Be comfortable with your neighbors. But this would be a great place to eat and people watch since it is located in such a lively neighrhood!

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    Nice table outside but the food was not good at all. Steak was tough, burger was bland and dry, pasta was acceptable. Look elsewhere

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

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.4 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    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 feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the…read morepatrons here were tourists. As a Chinese, I understood more than 50% of the conservations (Chinese). Which doesn't mean anything about the food. Just observation. Onion soup - 2 stars. First, the cheese failed to emit the baked, melted gruyere cheese, there is no aroma at all. I don't think they used gruyere cheese. May be mozzarella cheese. The worst part was the bread in the soup. It tasted stale which ruin the flavor of the soup. I had to finish without the bread. Escargot - Another disappointment. What made escargots special was the garlic butter and herb. Here, there were the herbs, no garlic, and French is famous with their butter but I taste oil but not buttery. Other places I actually get excited dipping the bread into the garlic butter but not here. Pan seared Foie gras - The quality of Foie Gras was definitely there. It's not as well seared as I hope but they managed to cook it through without overcooking it. The size of Foie Gras is kind of scary, it's like a small piece of rib eye steak. With just the onion soup and Foie Gras, I could barely swallow anything. Generous portion.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie
    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    French onion soup + bread

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

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(90 reviews)
    3.2 kmGare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    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!

    Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Water jar, salt & pepper

    Water jar, salt & pepper

    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)

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(562 reviews)
    0.3 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son and I while we…read morewere in Paris 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 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 five minutes is a long time away, but it was still worth the weight 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(703 reviews)
    1.8 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
    €€

    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.

    I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

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    Chez Janou - Bar vibe

    Bar vibe

    Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

    Bread with Chocolate Mousse

    Chez Janou - Dinner area- inside

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    Dinner area- inside

    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(296 reviews)
    0.4 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
    €€€

    May 2026. Popular with tourists. Charming stone wall interiors that is very lively when fully…read moreoccupied. We sat in the back (not the very back), but the front area looks very cozy --mostly reserved for French speakers, it appeared. We ate here twice in one week. Once on our own, and once with friends visiting Paris the same week as us. Two VERY different experiences. The first experience was lovely, friendly, and absolutely delicious. 4.5 stars. Simple classic French cuisine. We shared the mini raviolis stuffed with mushroom and a foie gras sauce. Wow. And shared their famous beef bourguignon. The tender beef, the sauce! I love the way they plate it too. Delicious. And a bottle of Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil (Loire Valley). The second visit (3 star) was very different from the first visit. Less friendly, borderline rude, took a long while for table service even though it was not busy, rolled their eyes about us sharing and at our wine bottle selection. We didn't feel welcomed. Food remains good, but not outstanding. Roll of the dice on service. I'd say if you're in the area and you don't have to wait it'd be worthwhile, otherwise seek a less touristy spot.

    Maybe my timing was off? I didn't enjoy dining here as much as I hoped…read more I reserved and had New Year's Eve dinner at Chez Ferdinand Christine. I could only get the 8:30pm seating. When I arrived, there was a rustic table in the entry room where I was seated. I ordered an entrée of mini mushroom raviolis in truffle sauce, a plat of scallops over orzo which had chorizo chunks and a dessert of frozen Grand Marnier soufflé. The portions were generous. I enjoyed the mini mushroom raviolis and delicious Grand Marnier soufflé. The plat was somewhat odd because the chorizo chunks were really strong flavored which overpowered the scallops. I ate one chorizo chunk and pushed the rest aside. The scallops were cooked perfectly but not seasoned. The service was gruff/quite brief with dishes dropped by assistants. My biggest complaint was the stressful ambiance during the meal. It was freezing outside. The door constantly opened and new patrons came in hovering over diners in my room. Luckily I was not closer to the door and didn't have anyone over me. For ~170 Euros, the food was good but the experience was not.

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    Chez Fernand - Interior

    Interior

    Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

    Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

    Chez Fernand - Beef bourguignon

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    Beef bourguignon

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