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Le Coupe-Chou

4.0 (139 reviews)
PriceyFrench
Closed 7:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Duck breast
Isabella T.

Came here for dinner with my boyfriend around 7:15pm on a Friday night. I had made a reservation in advance and it was very nice not to have to wait. The inside of this restaurant is very cute and has really antique vibes. We sat outside on the cute street though since the ambiance there was also perfect. Service was friendly but a little slower than other places we went to during this visit. Our server forgot about our table while waiting to order dessert so we waited for a while but it was her first week and perhaps it was an isolated experience. We got some white wine which was nice and cool that was perfect on a warm evening. For food we ordered: Octopus salad: very good! One of the highlights of this meal. Very light and flavorful. Had some chopped tomatoes and onions with olive oil that was very good. The octopus itself was very well cooked, it was tender and not chewy with a very soft inside. I haven't had octopus that good in a while. Duck breast: really nice cut of duck breast which was juicy and flavorful. Came over celery root purée that complimented the flavor of the duck well as well as the fatty/velvety texture. Paired with some figs and peaches that brought really nice sweet highlights to the dish as well. A little overdone but overall still good. Bass fillet: also another good dish. The fish itself was cooked perfectly and had a really flaky and silky texture. The flavor itself was not out of this world but it was plated well and had other good elements such as the delicious beets and some lingonberries on top. Crème brûlée: very nice dessert! Crispy caramelized top over a delicious creamy flan like custard with tonka. I thought this was a very interesting twist to traditional crème brûlée but worked incredibly well. Definitely recommend this one! The tonka adds a very subtle complexity to the crème brûlée which makes it very unique and delicious. Overall I would give this place 4 stars. The ambiance and location are top notch but some dishes felt a bit flat and unimpressive to me. They were solid but nothing out of this world. Prices were higher than other things we experienced and the portions were small. Service was good if you are not rushing and are okay hanging out (which is also a very nice change of pace from places like in the US). Really cute for a special occasion! Would return to give other dishes a try.

Kathleen L.

Cozy. Romantic. Delicious. The ambiance of Le Coupe-Chou is unmatched. The history of the building alone will leave you in awe. Not only is it by far to coziest and most beautiful atmosphere (assuming your into old wooden beams, exceptional ironwork, and little nooks and crannies to dine in, the food was equally as good. We came here as a party of 6 and even with that many people the ambiance remained. We all ordered different dishes. I had the steak which was probably the best steak I had in my time in Paris. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful. Everyone enjoyed their food and the wine! Highly recommend, especially for a date night!

Risotto
Ray K.

World class. Came here on recommendations from my sister and holy cow, this place is worth the trip over and over and over again. The atmosphere here is amazing. Crackling fire, cozy private dining room vibes, impeccable friendly service. The escargot are the best I've ever had. If you're a newbie or first timer to snails and want a great experience- get them here. After we ordered them, the rest of the tables nearby did the same after seeing the presentation and smelling the buttery garlic. The risotto was awesome. The duck- which is a menu favorite- was incredible. Limited cocktail menu- I'm sure they can make whatever you wanted, but we didn't ask. Plenty of wine and liquor options as opposed to cocktails which isn't a bad thing. Bathrooms are downstairs which are private, clean and updated. 10/10. If this place doesn't have a Michelin star, it should.

Venison
Joe A.

By far the best restaurant we visited during our stay in Paris. Food was absolutely amazing, service was top notch, and the atmosphere was perfect. Will definitely be eating here again on our next trip to Paris. If you are looking for good food with a romantic, old school vibe, this is the place to be.

Duck
Kelley F.

We came here on a recommendation from a friend and were not disappointed. The interior is cozy and unique, and the service was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent...I am reserving one star because it was not THE most flavorful meal I have ever had, but the dishes were very solidly executed, and the menu is creative and varied. If you are looking for a romantic dinner off the beaten path, definitely check this place out.

Mocha Creme brûlée
Sophia F.

Overall good meal in Paris, the portions are small and the prices aren't necessarily. Good food in amazing atmosphere (4 homes built between 13th and 15th century put together. I got the scallops which was a tiny dish but tasty, got the lamb special, and the salmon which were good too. Got a lobster bisque and foie gras to start , and glad we did! We ended with the mocha creme brûlée which was divine. Follow me on ig @ sophiaeaaats for more recs!

Amazing dessert!
Andrew C.

Had a nice dinner here to celebrate a successful work week in Paris doing training for Sopra Banking Software. My colleague Joel had been here before and said the Ahi Tuna was amazing. It did not disappoint. Great atmosphere and ambiance. Would be a wonderful spot to bring your spouse! We tried a French whiskey too which was quite good. And, of course dessert was amazing. Reservations recommended. Go here, it's great!

Poached Pear with Pistachio Crème

The food was unforgettable! The ambiance is everything you are looking for in Paris! The service was the best I've ever experienced! This is an unforgettable experience you must have in Paris! PS: They even did a plain risotto for our child

Michelle F.

Wonderful spot for dinner! Very cozy 17th century (or earlier) interior in a quiet part of f the neighborhood. The food was amazing. A very memorable meal, I had the foie gras and magret du canard.... Both were just excellent, the pineapple chutney with the foie gras was an amazing pairing and a nice departure from the usual fig style. The duck was perfect. Others at the table had the fish and langoustine dishes and the vegetarian one. Not the best selection for a vegetarian but everything was marvelous. Will go back again sometime. Be careful of the fireplace or where a safety helmet and I feel they missed an opportunity to shape the île floittant like a giant peep, but still a great spot.

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Delicious dinner. Beef bourginon was excellent. Old Paris atmosphere. Service was great, everyone was very friendly.

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Gorgeous hidden gem in Paris. Several hundred year old stone building. Very unique and authentic. Fabulous food. A must when in Paris.

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Absolutely amazing!!! Dinner, service, atmosphere.... Couldn't have asked for a better night in pairs

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Lousy and unfriendly service. Over priced. Super touristy. Bummer because the ambiance has so much potential.

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Amazing dinner and wonderfully friendly staff! My favorite dinner in Pairs!

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A complete gem, delicious authentic cuisine and impeccable service. Thank you for a lovely experience in May 2001 and again in July 2015.

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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
€€

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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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

Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

Bistro des Augustins

4.4(556 reviews)
0.8 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
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I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most…read morecomforting and delicious food that I enjoyed in Paris. On the other hand, it made me realize that my mother was a terrible cook. Bistro des Augustins is a small, cozy venue offering both indoor seating and terrace seating near Pont Neuf. It serves a small number of curated dishes, including a wonderfully traditional Bistro Gratin in a homey ceramic dish served piping hot with a brown crispy cheesy top, herbs, spices and chicken. You can also get it with salmon. My brothers and I only saw my mother use our gas range to light her cigarettes, sanitize needles to remove our splinters, and make s'mores during the summer months when she couldn't muster the energy to take us 'outside camping.' I mean, all she had to do was borrow a cookbook, which I'm sure were readily available from maybe a neighbor or in any local bookstore or the public library. How hard is that? I was the only kid who brought a can of tuna and his own monogrammed can opener to school every day. Every day. And mom convinced me that the tuna holster she got me for my birthday was cool and hip. I was a naive mercury-filled fool, although I did become a very fast runner in junior high school because of the tuna holster. The interior décor of Bistro des Augustins is informal and vintage bistro style - wooden tables, traditional chalkboard menus, and soft lighting - creating a relaxed and comfy ambiance. My eyes have been opened to what's possible. Thank you Bistro des Augustins for expanding my culinary horizons. Five stars.

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 - Inside

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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(699 reviews)
1.8 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
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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.

Paris has a talent for making lunch feel accidental in the best possible way…read more Chez Janou sits quietly in the Marais, just close enough to Place des Vosges that the entire experience spills naturally into wandering afterward. No real plans. Just walking. Cigarette smoke in the air, scooters passing narrow streets, old stone buildings glowing under soft afternoon light. Online, this place feels impossible to book. But show up 10-15 minutes before opening and suddenly you're seated like you knew the secret all along. Inside, the room hums. Tight tables. Warm walls. Loud enough to feel alive without becoming chaotic. Nobody rushing. Nobody flipping tables. Just the rhythm of Paris doing what it's always done. The menu is entirely in French which, honestly, makes the experience better. You stop ordering with certainty and start ordering with curiosity. My wife had the risotto d'épeautre aux St. Jacques. I ordered the Magret de Canard au Romarin. The duck was solid. A 3.5/5 kind of dish. Rich, savory, comforting after a long day walking through the city. But the risotto surprised me more. The scallops were delicate, the spelt added this earthy texture that made the dish feel substantial without ever becoming heavy. And then there's the mousse au chocolat. The famous one. Served from an oversized bowl with this almost excessive "all you can eat" energy that somehow still feels elegant instead of gimmicky. We only needed a few bites. Soft, luxurious, lightly bitter chocolate balanced perfectly against just enough sweetness. The kind of dessert that doesn't ask for attention. It quietly earns it.

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Chez Janou - Bar vibe

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Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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Ratatouille

Chez Fernand - Roquefort

Chez Fernand

4.4(294 reviews)
0.8 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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Food is awesome, love their signature beef dish, too bad our stomach is too small, food is very…read moregood, service is good too ~ love this place!

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 - 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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Le Potager du Père Thierry - Duck breast

Le Potager du Père Thierry

4.6(505 reviews)
4.0 kmMontmartre, 18ème
€€

This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

I was there in 2021 and the food was very good, though the salad stuff on the main course was…read moresuperfluous, if they still serve that way. However, the eggs cocotte with foie gras was divine! This fall (2026), I shall return to Paris and that dish is on my hit list for sure. In fact, I may order 2! Service was very personable. Small place but the largest table had 6 locals who livened up the joint. Americans planning to be in Paris Sept 28-30 hit me up we'll meet for din din. Zig

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Le Potager du Père Thierry - Onion Soup

Onion Soup

Le Potager du Père Thierry

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Le Coupe-Chou - french - Updated May 2026

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