We visited this casual and cozy spot for a late dinner on our last night in Paris. It's not a big place but there is a bar near the front and the room had a lively and warm atmosphere. We were glad we had reservations because it was def busy on a Friday night. The staff was friendly. Our server explained the menu on a chalkboard to us as it was all written in French. The fish option looked yummy but sadly, they ran out so I opted for sausage. It was a little heavy for me personally but it was very flavorful. My friend got the duck which tasted delish. This is a great place for tasty French food! read more

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Can I just say... WOW. I would give this place six stars if I could. My two friends and I were desperate to find a place to eat, and stumbled upon this place. It's very small and definitely cozy, and we were each greeted by the owner with a warm handshake! How sweet. We were immediately given a warm basket of bread and spread. Our server was so kind to us! She was such a sweetheart and went through the menu with us because we weren't sure what we wanted to order. We ordered foie gras and escargot as a starter and they were both DELICIOUS. The foie gras came with honey and sea salt, which was a real game changer. Yum! Most of our main meal was steak, and they were all soft and melted in our mouths effortlessly. The steak tartare was very flavorfulThe duck confit was great, but the hash that came with it was AMAZING. I wish we could've ordered a bowl of the hash. Okay. Here was the best part: dessert! We saw the table next to us enjoying the biggest bowl of creme brûlée that I have ever seen. We ordered it immediately when asked, because there were only two left! There was also a dessert of the day. I didn't catch the name but it was some sort of whipped creme on top of an apple based dessert with apple slices under it. OH MY LORD. The dessert is honestly the best I have ever tasted. It is to DIE for. I am not saying this LIGHTLY. It was amazing. I got goosebumps. The creme brûlée was EXQUISITE. The apple dessert was SPINE TINGLING. I think I died and went to heaven when I ate those desserts. I think our server caught my eyes rolling to the back of my head. It was truly an otherworldly experience. Wow. I can't even put it into words. All in all, the best meal I have ever had. The service was excellent and the food was out of this world. If you're ever near this area, please do yourself a favor, do your stomach and taste buds a favor. Come here and experience a true French meal and top notch people. read more

I was so lucky to have found this place via the Yelp app in Paris. This place was about a 10 minute walk from Galeria de Lafayette. This was the first and the best meal I've had in Paris. Yes it's this good. The place is also very welcoming, relaxing, and beautiful restaurant. It is true, the server and owner do greet you at the door with a handshake. It is quite odd since that's only what Americans do right; however, it was a nice and warm welcome. I believe the taller bald gentleman is the owner. He's very funny and speaks English. He comes over with the chalkboard menu and introduces each dish. (The whole menu is in French). We initially wanted to order more food, but he informed us that 2 entrees were enough because its "big big big". The server is also very good with his recommendations. He recommended some excellent wines. I think everything here is probably excellent! We ordered the charcuterie (entree size) and the duck confit. Both was excellent. The duck was so moist and flavorful. The meats, cheeses and pates in the charcuterie was out of this world... The owner was right... These are huge entrees. Despite being huge, we still managed to try their desserts. I mean we have another stomach just for desserts right?? The owner walked us over to the front of the restaurant to have a look at the selection of desserts. He recommended the poached pear with chocolate and the dessert trio. Oh boy the poached pear was so good. It was my favorite, but the other desserts were good too. The trio came with an espresso and 3 tiny little desserts. I'll definitely come back to this cute little restaurant even thought its thousands of miles away. This place is a favorite for locals and tourists because Le Chenin is authentic, well priced and delicious!! They also accept credit cards!! read more

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I agree with all the reviews here. This spot is a little charmer. The owner and waiter greet you at the door with a hand shake. The restaurant is cozy and the walls are lined with photos of celebrities. The owner comes to your table to read the menu. He told me the menu changes daily depending on what's available. I had the scallop starter, which was delicious and perfectly cooked. For my entree I had a fish dish that came with some vegetables. It was also perfectly cooked and was accompanied by a delicious butter, lemon sauce on the plate. While I was stuffed, the waiter told me the chocolate moose was homemade, so I just had to try it. It was worth it - light, airy and not too sweet. All this and great wine too. It's rare when you can say you had great service at a restaurant in Paris. Prices were reasonable, with the wine running 8€ a glass, appetizer was about €13 and entree 22€. I am staying in the neighborhood for work and definitely will be back again. read more

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Almost more than the food, the owner/host is the star of Le Chenin. He shakes your hand. You order half a bottle, he brings a bottle, and says, "Drink whatev and pay latah" (translated). The other star of the house is the foie gras. It's made in-house and would meet Plato's ideal of Foie Gras. I wish I had a few orders of this for dinner... Other notes: -Hanger steak is offered rare or blue. We heard an older French man order it well done and the host spent a few minutes trying to convince him not to do this (or at least go to medium), agreed to cook it well, and proceeded to tease him the rest of the night. -Pork chop was American-sized, maybe more for a baby t-rex than for me. Since I was a bit tired of eating out, I got steamed veggies, which were overcooked to oblivion. -Almond apple gratin. Yes. -No fish on Mondays. (I came on a Monday and wanted to order fish, but got the pork instead.) -Free shot of calvados apple brandy at the end to help with digestion. read more

From the 30 seconds after I walked in I felt like I was amongst friends. The quality of the food only added to the quality of the service. The charcuterie was excellent and the wine was even better. I'm looking for the next excuse to drag my friends and family here. read more

Le Chenin - Oh. My. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Eric is so kind and fun. The food is delicious. Perfect wholesome hearty French food. Great value too. Highly recommended. read more

Le Chenin reminded me of my first trip to Paris. The atmosphere of this place could not be more Parisian. The restaurant serves the classic French food and wine. The restaurant is located in a popular location and the dining room is small so make a reservation. My wife and I selected this for our last dinner in Paris so we would finish our visit with a classic Parisian experience. I was so pleased to discover a place that has preserved what we loved about an evening in Paris. It is a small restaurant that has kept the feel of the small neighbourhood Paris restaurants with great food and service that I came to love when I first travelled to Paris. read more

Ate my 2016 thanksgiving meal here. Some homemade tapenade and white wine to get things off to a start. Steak and house fries were the house specialty, and they did not disappoint. Finally the mousse au chocolat was quite tasty ! Would definitely go back. read more

Le Chenin - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Eric & staff could not have been more gracious. Upon asking in French if he spoke English, he replied 'No, I only speak Japanese!' He continued to provide amazing service to complement the very good food (escargot was right on time). Wines were fantastic - specifically, the Mercurey from Burgundy. Lots of care, lots of love. Four stars for food Five for service Five for ambience read more

The food was excellent, especially the creme brûlée, but the server and owner were the gems of the evening. Very patient, gracious, attentive, and generous with a boisterous group of Americans. If you go here you will not be disappointed. read more

What a lovely place. The hours of operation are different on various websites... so to be clear: I went on a Tuesday night and while they stayed open later, the kitchen closes at 10pm. The host was very nice to seat me at 9:45pm, but made sure that I only ordered dishes which were quick to prepare. I already kind of knew what I wanted, so quickly ordered the foie to start, entrecote main, glass or two of Bordeaux and some Oban to finish. The service was fast and SUPER friendly. While the ambience, decor and all were charming and cozy, it was *really* warm inside. I'm always warm by nature, so this place was kind of a sauna for me. It's no game-changer, just be aware... don't wear a sweater when coming here. One could well order small and spend maybe €20-30. If you eat like a mensch who enjoys life you're looking at about €50-80 per person, easily. Anyway, the food was perfect, and since I went big -- tonight being my last night in Paris -- the kind host gave me a smile and a shot of calvados at the end. I left stuffed, happy and perfectly drunk. I would happily recommend this place for duos or small groups looking for very well executed traditional French cuisine, served heartily and with a genuine smile. read more

Le Chenin - foie gras... really nice with the sea salt and honey. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Friendly staff, great food! Host greeted us with a handshake and explained the menu in English as best he could. Food was delicious which was great because we had not heard good things about French cuisine. I highly recommend! read more

Le Chenin - Great lamb veal and 3 meats dish. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Absolutely fabulous!!! We went there for dinner...based on a Yelp inquiry...and had the best Parisian food, excellent service, and a great French atmosphere...from the starters to the dessert, it was great!! Thank you for a fun experience...it was raining when we left, and the owner handed us an umbrella and insisted we take it!!! read more

A nearly perfect review.... The tiny Bistrots of Paris have really surprised me and my husband on our honeymoon. We see all the cafes and restaurants however Le Chenin was recommended by our cousin and I now get his appreciation. The restaurant is tiny and cozy. Just enough seating for a small group or couple to have fine dining and a bottle of wine. The walls are decorated with black and white pictures of classic French and American actors ( big in 70's). And there is a warmth within the four walls. The two men working, assumably the owners, take such pride in the menu offering us things we Americans wee not accustom to and guaranteeing that of we did not like, they would replace it with no charge. Much appreciated there. Needless to say we enjoyed a bottle of red wine, Spanish ham, steak fillet, and white fish in a wine sauce. Delicious. Delicious. Delicious. read more

From the moment we arrived until we left, we had a really wonderful experience. Our waiter was very engaging. Even though we didn't speak French well he let us try our French as we ordered our meals. The food was excellent. We are a family of 4 and all of us found something we liked. The steaks were delicious and the lamb was to die for. We also had a bottle of red from the Bourgogne region which was just the thing to accompany our meals. Deserts were good according to my children. My wife and I shared some cheese which was helped down with the complimentary calvados from our waiter. Finished the evening with them taking photos of us behind the bar for fun. A really great experience and I highly recommend. read more

Le Chenin lived up to its wonderful reviews! It's an adorable, cozy spot for an authentic but approachable French meal. The owner welcomed us with a handshake and brought us bread and tapenade to start. He took great care to explain the menu in both French and English and recommended a wine to go with the food we'd chosen. We split the charcuterie to start followed by the duck confit. We had the berry and creme and mousse au chocolat for dessert. All were délicieux and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Le Chenin. Best to make a reservation, as the restaurant is petit. read more

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Great little restaurant. Excellent service, bread, cheese and wines. Not too many entree options for vegetarians. read more

Great find about 5 min walk from Galleria LaFayette. It's one of our best meal in Europe. Ham, Foie Gras, and Escargot were great! Steak and Duck were awesome! The owner and server were some of the most friendly people you can meet! read more

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Go to this place! It is absolutely amazing! It is worth every single dollar/ euro you spend. My husband and I found them on Yelp and took a chance - you should too! We wandered in and were greeted with a sincere smile and a handshake. My husband was very sick and the owner/ manager (I'm not sure) took it upon himself to make sure he was taken care of - a nice hot drink and kind suggestions. Also he only spoke French and we only speak English but it didn't matter. The gentleman made a point to explain the menu to us to best of his ability and was extremely patient and kind to us. Now to the food- WOW! Listen to him when he makes a suggestion he won't steer you wrong. I got the white fish with veggies and my husband got the steak with fries - yum yum yum! We also had a magnificent bottle of wine and the dessert was heavenly It may be on the small side but that is part of the charm - sitting elbow to elbow with some of the locals in a charming and cozy setting is something you can't put a price on. If I could go here everyday I would - 10/10 absolute perfection! read more

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Best meal we had in Paris. Greeted at the door, we had hugs before we left. Most amazing foie gras I've ever eaten, made on site by the chef. I had the steak three ways, tartare was the best! My husband had the beef loin, it was so tender and had so much flavor. Great wine recommendation - he said we could drink what we wanted from the bottle and he would only charge us for what we drank. Well, we drank the bottle. Beautiful pear tart for dessert with port. Great night. read more

Le Chenin - The best foie gras ever. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Would have to agree with everyone else here. Great atmosphere, relaxed dinner, superb food, and couldn't ask for better hospitality. You feel welcomed from the moment step in the door, greeted with a handshake and a bon soir, then continually feeling at home the rest of the night. Bilingual description of all items on the menu. Unfortunately I discovered this restaurant on my last night out in Paris and not my first. Looking forward to returning. read more

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Found this cute little spot walking down the street. We booked a table for dinner... When we showed up they owners were happy and sassy... Food was tasty, duck confit was great... Mashed potatoes are awesome. Do not let the owners select the wine, they have expensive taste. Definitely worth return to... But they don't have A/C and it can get toasty. read more

My wife and I were traveling with our 3 YO and 1 YO and they made us feel great about our decision to eat here. The steaks were perfect and the wine was the best I've had. I've paid three times as much for a meal half as good. read more

Hubby and I went while in Paris...was not too far from Marriott Boulevard. Owner doesn't speak much English; daughter speaks more. Hubby got duck and said just "ok." I got thin steak cooked well done which owner didn't want it cooked well done...but it was fatty and not like American steak. The steak frites were great. For dessert we got the Rice pudding "brulee." DONT get this! It's basically cooked rice in milk, butter and cinnamon and they tried to flame the top. My mom made better rice cereal with cinnamon and milk/sugar when I was a kid!!! Wine was dry, altho it opened up a little during meal-paid 80 euros for the bottle. If you're desperate, good place to go, but not a "wine bar" as the hotel concierge stated! read more

Great place. Intimate. Great food. Great wine. Great owner. Involved, knowledgeable, helpful, and will adapt to best meet needs of customers. French food in Paris? Tough to beat. read more

I was staying at the Marriott on Boulevard Haussmann and was looking for someplace nearby when first tried Le Chenin. It's a small place that first looked closed when I found it. Inside, however, was a vibrant crowd that really seemed to be enjoying themselves. The food is served through a small hole in a door that hides the kitchen. The menu is very French traditional and cooked with a real zest for a taste of the Old World. The service is quaint and attentive. I will definitely come back and would refer it. read more

Top notch service and experience. The entire staff at Le Chenin were both welcoming, engaging and attentive. You will find delicious food and loads of ambiance. We are looking forward to the next time. read more

Le Chenin - Top notch service and experience. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The gal that seated us acted like a typical Parisian. Kind of cold but still helpful. I have thicker skin than most Californians so it didn't matter. In the end she explained the menu and was helpful. The owner was very gracious. Over all the food was good, a little more expensive than I expected, but this was our first night, so still trying to figure out how it works here. I would recommend going here over all. read more

Perfect evening at Le Chenin. We had 8:30 reservations and were greeted with smiles and handshakes. The staff took good care of us and helped with recommendations. We started with the snails and were sure to soak up the garlic sauce with our bread. He had pork, I had steak. His came with mashed potatoes and mine with fries. Each had its own sauce and they were delicious. It's a cozy place where you're likely to chat up the folks on either side of you. If you're looking for a lovely evening without pretension, try Le Chenin. read more

This was the best dinner I've had in my life. The service provided by the owner was amazing. The wine he recommended was awesome. I am a big steak eater and the steak he served was the best I've ever had. I spent 2 weeks in France and this was easily the best restuarant I visited. I plan on eating here again before I leave. read more

A small welcoming, relaxing and funky restaurant that has kept the feel of the small neighborhood Paris restaurants with its great owner Eric, offering superb food and wine. Amazing service to complement classic French food. read more

Duck confit was delicious and the wine was divine. Owner was extremely friendly and made you feel right At home. Great first dinner in Paris on our honeymoon ! read more

Incredible food! Polite and friendly staff! First time ever that I was greeted with a handshake when entering a restaurant. At the end, they shared a free shot of hard liquor and allow you to take pictures behind the bar! read more

My wife and I used Yelp to find this gem of a restaurant! Very quaint but all French! Sam the waiter and Eric the owner were very good and we had fun learning to order in French. We had steaks which were excellent, tasty but their medium is more like rare but even at that very good. Escargot was excellent and creme brulee very good. Take cash as they don't do credit cards. You know the place is authentic as the rest of the customers there when we ate were French. Would go again! read more

Echoing the reviews below...go here if you're in the neighborhood and looking for solid classic Brasserie fare. And it's true, the guy who runs the place is absolutely great. read more

Great food and the people there make it amazing as well. We had a group of 5 some got the steak, duck and the lobster. The mashed potatoes were amazing read more

The owners are fun and witty and spunky. Everything was well prepared. Escargot was worth it, duck was perfect and the creme brûlée was amazing read more

Really a neighborhood gem and a great place to eat authentic French brasserie style food. The bistro is small, cozy and "très parisien". The owner nice and helpful. I had a delicious Steak Tartare with French Fries. After the dessert, I was even offered a glass of Calvados. A place to return to. read more

A smal place where you probably always have to reserve a table in advance. Menu is simple with traditional French food. We had a three course menu: snails, duck and creme brûlée. That is as French as it gets. Food was well prepared and served surprisingly fast. Prices are reasonable compared to what you get, but the clue of the restaurant was the atmosphere, where you feel welcome and treated individually with the little extra moment to small talk. We were there as family and that worked well. We will not hesitate to revisit the place again. read more