I have been coming to this restaurant for many years and always leave satisfied with what I have had! The seasonal menus change every week, the dishes are traditional yet creative (like a ratatouille with small pieces of mango!!), and the service always impeccable. Besides, the bread that is served with the meal is excellent as is the wine. This is indeed a good investement! read more

We wanted to take our good friend out to dinner for her birthday. Because she works, and had to get up early the next day she requested that we stay in her neighborhood. We're not familiar with the 6eme or 7eme otherwise known as "Little America" since the majority of the people there are either American/English speaking expats or visitors staying there. JJ researched and found "Le Florimond"; it had great reviews from several sources and even had the endorsement of Rick Steves, which to me is not always good, I'll explain later. The restaurant is really cute, small but quaint. And, the staff couldn't be nicer. We got seated while we waited for our friend and I noticed that 90% of the patrons were foreign and mostly American. I suppose not unusual for the 7eme arrondissement. They had a board with today's suggestions and they have a prefix menu of 35€, which included an entrée, plat, and dessert. Once our friend arrived, we both ordered a coupe de champagne to hit off the celebration and JJ ordered a pastis for our apéros.. We all started with the "salad d'épinards, pickles d' asperges et radis au vinaigre de pommes" loosely translated, a spinach salad with pickled asparagus and radishes with apple vinegar. It looked fine when it was served, but there was literally no taste. It was bland, plus extremely oily. I noticed our birthday celebrant kept sprinkling salt on her salad and so did I. For me, it was primarily to cut back on the oiliness and blandness. So not a good start. For our plat, our birthday celebrant ordered the "Confit de cuisse de canard et Corrèze, pommes de terre miettes" loosely translated, confit of duck with potatoes. The first thing that caught my eye was the presentation, or lack of. The potatoes looked like hash browns and the confit looked dry and overcooked and the salad just seemed misplaced. They really could've plated it much better. And, according to our birthday celebrant, the looks matched the taste. I had the fish of the day, which was the "turbot". I have to say the fish was cooked perfectly and tasted really good, after I salted it with sel de mer; the chantrelle mushrooms were good as well. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was passable! JJ had the "Chou Farci" translated to stuffed cabbage. It was cooked in a clay pot as would a boeuf bourginon. I had a taste of it, and I liked it. It was nothing to scream about but it was a good, wholesome dish, just like they said, as Grandmother would make. I had the cheeses, nice selection so really nothing to add there. You can never really go wrong with cheeses in France, unless they serve it to you spoiled. Our birthday celebrant had the "Millefeuille à la vanille bourbon" loosely translated, puff pastry with a vanilla bourbon cream. Well this gave a new meaning to size isn't everything. Our celebrant said that it was very bland and had absolutely no flavor. As the restaurant knew it was her birthday, they added a candle; a nice touch! JJ had the "Molelleux au chocolat noir, coeur fondant au Gianduja, coulis de litchis" loosely translated, chocolate fondant cake with coulis of litchis. It wasn't anything special, and it was somewhat overcooked. It was more cake than fondant, so not a big hit with JJ. Summary: It is a small restaurant, so the noise level got really high once it filled up. It was very difficult to follow a conversation. The tourists seem very happy with the service and food. One thing I have to say, the service was impeccable. They're friendly, observant and couldn't be nicer; unfortunately, the food, not so. Going back to my Rick Steve's comment we jokingly said that once Rick Steve put his stamp of approval on a restaurant it's as good as the "kiss of death" as the restaurant becomes filled with American tourists and the quality seems to fall. I wanted so much to like this restaurant because the staff are so nice. Would I go back, probably not? I think I'll leave this restaurant to the tourists. read more

Le Florimond was excellent. We didn't realize you needed reservations. They found a place outside which turned out to be great. Had a crab appetizer and sole fish that was spectacular. Our other friends had a veal dish that was very tender with great flavor. For dessert, I had a creme brûlée with an orange flavor. The chef came out and greeted us. This place was recommended by the owner of our apartment. We loved that there were a lot of local clientele. The staff went out of their way to help us understand the menu. read more

Came here while we were on our honeymoon. Wow! Absolutely fantastic food. Staff spoke English and were super polite and kind. Would love to come back here someday. read more

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My wife and I went to this restaurant last night after reading the reviews. We did not have reservations, but there was one table available for us. Lawrence ran the small restaurant, and both he and the server made us feel more than welcome, even though we spoke no French. I loved the fact that the food choices were limited, and the prices were set at €40 for the complete dinner, excluding the wine. Right from the start, I knew that we were going to have fun at this restaurant. My wife said "surprise me" as to her food choices, and they were beyond exceptional, as were mine. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun at a restaurant. The service was way beyond anything I could describe in words. If you are looking for a restaurant in this area of Paris, stop looking at other choices. This is "the one". read more

Fantastic French Restaurant right near our hotel. Stumbled upon this gem. Superb service, very friendly to non-french speakers, excellent food. The charcuterie plate was amazing, so was the Lobster ravioli, I loved the Lamb leg. Dessert was excellent too. Much better than the brassiere's nearby and I thought it was a good value for a pre-fixe too. Definitely a winner! read more

Wonderful restaurant for a cozy, romantic dinner in Paris. Owner and staff friendly and funny. The food and wine were delicious.

Fantastic restaurant - great food, great service and a great ambience. In fact, this was far and away our best dining experience in France including here in Paris where we dined at Le Fontaine des Mars. So, where do I start? Our server, friendly Laurent with the colorful ties, greats everyone like they are family with a smile on his face; the food is excellent from entree through dessert, each dish carefully prepared and presented; and restaurant is cozy and comfortable - the tables are not crowded together like other French restaurants. What's more prices are very reasonable with a complete menu of entree, main, and dessert for 40 euros. So, if you are looking for an enjoyable evening out, look no further than Le Florimond. And when to there, say hi to Laurent for me! read more

Great service, super nice atmosphere, great food and wine! read more

Le Florimond - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This place is fantastic and by far the best dining experience I had with Paris. I am an American but speak fluent French, however my wife does not speak a lick. They were very accommodating for English speakers, and would speak French to me and slip nicely into English for my wife. A 3 course meal runs you 90 euros, which was fair for the great food. Everything tasted fantastic and not a single dish (6 in total) was a disappointment. The staff was so friendly, and funny!! The maître d' is a fantastic fellow. I loved this place. The ambiance was great. The chef gave us free appetizers and the maître d' comped our champagne and beer (2 champ and 1 beer). Our best night in Paris!! read more

Ate at this wonderful place last week. The duck was cooked to perfection, the stuffed cabbage was good and the desserts were amazing. The chef comes out to great everyone during the evening. This was a nice touch for us. We will definitely come back on our next visit to Paris! read more

Went with some friends who live nearby. I had the Foie Gras for an appetizer and the noix de saint-jacques as the main course. The place was quite busy when we were there, The staff was quite friendly and helpful. My friends had been there before a couple of times and the maitre d remembered them by name. The Foie Gras was great, very rich and the best I had in Paris. The noix de saint-jacques was also very good. For desert, we shared a sampler of many different types of deserts I would definitely go back read more

This place was recommended to us by a young woman working in a nearby bakery. Her boyfriend works in the kitchen here. We were not disappointed. We had their two signature dishes, the stuffed cabbage and the duck confit. The duck was accompanied by roasted potatoes, not the usual frites. The pork stuffed cabbage was in a dark, rich, sauce that invited the use of bread to soak up every last drop. We had the parsnip soup for an entree. It was creamy, sweet and perfectly seasoned. The staff was attentive and friendly, and patient with my attempts to "parlez francaise". We plan to return during this trip to try some of the inviting specials on their carte. - you can either order a la carte, or from the menu, where a 3 course meal is 38 euros. read more

Nice. Lovely service, cosy spot, food good, but not great. Had vegetables with couscous, and got a bowl of roasted vegetables with some Couscous on side--didn't deliver that desired restaurant sense that the chef had worked any special magic to transform the sum of parts into a greater whole. Yeoman-like, fine. Do not try the Mille feuille! Three puff pastries glued together with whipped cream. What happened? Had this same travesty at another restaurant (truth in advertising should retitle it to trois feuille!) so it seems to be a new fashion. Dreadful. Any boulangerie will do better. Marron creme brule interesting, but not great. The three chocolates was the best of the bunch--we actually ate all of one of the three. Nice spot, but food didn't impress anyone as remarkable, despite the many positive reviews & ratings.... read more

This is the best meal of my 10 -day stay in Paris! It was highly recommended by my colleagues. We came with full stomach and just wanted to order some staters only, but ended up ordering the duck confit, stuffed cabbage,and fish with leek. Everything was heavenly tasty and the complex yet memorable flavor will no doubt bring us back again We enjoyed every single dip of the sauce! My 6 year old daughter who's extremely picky with her food, almost licked the plate of her fish dish. My husband 's Duck confit was crispy, tender and flavorful! My cabbage stuffed with minced pork brought me back to my childhood memory of the most delicious homemade meat loaf. The service was extremely tentative and quick. read more

Went here with my girlfriend for Valentine's Day in 2009 and had one of the best meals of my life. 3 beautiful courses, lots of foie gras / pate, gorgeous desserts... couldn't have asked for anything more in a Parisian Valentine's Day dinner! read more

We stumbled upon this place late one night, decided to ask if there was a table for two despite being told by some others that it was full. Amazingly, Laurent got us a table and a phenomenal dinner. We returned the following night, and the lamb special was fantastic. Laurent was charming and graciously shared his knowledge of food, wine, and the area. Thank you for the best meal we had during our week in Paris! read more

The food was very good. The service was good too for the most part. We had two servers and one of the servers was very good and the other server is clearly in the wrong business. Its too bad as everything else was great. The "good" waiter more than made up for the other waiters shortcomings as he was very helpful and attentive. I definitely recommend Le Florimond. read more

This is a great small local restaurant with attentive staff and a wide selection. We ate there twice and had different entrees each time. As a celiac their care of me was wonderful. With only twelve indoor tables, call for reservations or eat outside. read more

Le Florimond - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Wonderful little restaurant with great food and great service. The dining room was quiet enough to have a relaxed conversation, the staff was attentive and the food was excellent for a very reasonable price. We ended-up paying 60 euros per person including the 35-euro three-course menu, amuse bouche, glass of champagne, wine and dessert plate (over 10 different desserts). I was sold on the quality of the food, but what really made the difference was the quality of the service and the personal touch that made us feel welcome. Not to be missed, whether traveling or living in Paris! read more

This is the third visit and it just keeps getting better. Be sure to reserve as it has become very popular. The stuffed cabbage is fantastic...desserts are expertly presented. read more

We had a great meal and a Great time. None of my party could speak French but the staff made sure we understood the menu. We were all very happy with our meals And the service. read more

This review is solely to say how good the stuffed cabbage was. It was unlike anything I had before. I couldn't get enough of it and the gravy it came with. My friend got the steak dish and he didn't enjoy it because the meat was very fatty. He tried mine and said he had wished he'd gotten it. We both got the lobster ravioli to start and it was just ok, nothing to really talk about. I got the chocolate cake dessert and he the sorbet. They were both also nothing special. Come for the stuffed cabbage and maybe some of the chefs other specials, and be ready to pay 37 euros or more depending on what you get. read more

We have been here twice, about 5 years apart. It is both my husband and I's favorite restaurant in the world. The lemon soup is just amazing and anything else you get here is worth making a reservation, the time (both times we were there about 2 1/2 hours) and the money. It's for a special occasion. read more

Went to this place on my first ever weekend based on the Yelp reviews. The food was great. My friend had the scallops and I had the stuffed cabbage. The service exceeded expectations and truly made the experience for us. Our visit was late on a Friday night in January. I hope that your visit is as pleasant! read more

Went here on the Rick Steve guide suggestion. Food was good (not amazing) and service was excellent. The 37 euro fixed price 3-course meal is nice but most options require additional "supplements" of euros making the choosing a bit difficult. A bit pricey for what it was - probably comes down to about 50 euros/person. read more

One of the best service nights we had. our server was fantastic (I didn't get his name). Food was pretty good. I had the stuffed cabbage that everyone raves about. The chef came out and chatted with each table. That's a nice touch. Very well priced restaurant. read more

We came by before they opened at 7:00 but the menu looked good so we came back just after 7 and they remembered us. We originally waited for another restaurant nearby (Basque) to open but when we came back there at 7 the place was empty and they said they had no tables available in a very brusk manner. Glad we came back to Le Florimond because they were so much more friendly and treated us so nice. They have a blackboard with daily specials. Foie gras appetizer was great - terrine style. We had a piece of beef done bourguignon style and John Dory fish with a green sauce and pureed carrots. Both were delicious. After the meal the waiter thanked us and shook our hands - how pleasant! Seemed like mosty tourists there so no problem with the communications. Didn't have room for deserts. read more

The food was amazing!!! So worth it. The chef came out at the end, we all at something different but all were raving about the food. They even had some gluten free options! An unexpected surprise! Loved it. read more

My wife and I were blown away with the amazing meal we had tonight. When you think of Paris, this is the type of experience you are looking for. Although I'm just a regular-Joe from the US, our server made the experience amazing and comfortable by easily explaining the menu and options without ever being condescending or making us feel like he was looking down his nose at us. I would definitely recommend! read more

Favorite restaurant in Paris. The menu changes with the seasons: everything is delicious! The service is very professional and friendly. And reasonably priced for this neighborhood if you choose the menu. We come back regularly! read more

One nice little restaurant near rue cler. Very friendly staff, nice environment. Table are not that closed together like normal French restaurant. We dined in on Wednesday evening around 8;30pm. Walked in, no problem getting a seat. English menu available upon request. Noticed locals eat here too. Food are tasty and light on butter. Excellent meal after a whole day tour in Paris. read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend and it did not disappoint! This was hands down the best restaurant we went to in Paris. When we arrived we were greeted so warmly and given the choice between inside or outside. We were then taken through the menu and given some time to decide. The food was AMAZING. I had lobster ravioli and stuffed cabbage. The stuffed cabbage was incredible. It was an exceptionally pleasant night with impeccable service. Definitely give it a try!! read more

We ate here eight years ago on our last visit to Paris. We looked forward to dining here again. We met Karin's brother Patrick and sister-in-law Patricia. We had a wonderful meal, arriving at 7:30 and closing the place at 11. We really enjoyed our meal. This review is slightly below five stars. It is very close and I won't quibble. The two things that I wasn't crazy about: 1) the restaurant was very warm, had to go outside for some air, it was uncomfortable at times; 2) one of the apps was not memorable (see below). Ambiance: small dining room, some outside tables; doesn't add or subtract from the experience. Needs some air flow. Service: professional, efficient and helpful. The food was very tasty, save one app. The lobster ravioli was in need of some seasoning and flavor. It was just okay. The fois gras, the charcuterie plate were wonderful apps. For the main plates, the ladies ordered the vegetable risotto, which they loved. Patrick had the veal fillet with roasted potatoes and veggies and enjoyed it. I had the stuffed cabbage, supposedly the owner's grandmother's recipe. I have eaten many stuffed cabbages in my time, my parents arrived from the Ukraine. This was not the long stuffed cabbage, filled with rice and beef/pork with tomato sauce. My mother made good stuffed cabbages. This was round, stuffed with pork and rice and cooked in a dark broth with carrots. The cabbage was thin enough to break with a spoon and thick enough not to fall apart. That is the bottom line about stuffed cabbage. It was wonderful. The desserts were delicious, dark chocolate cake, tea and hibiscus creme brulee. Wonderful finish. It's nice to revisit pleasant experiences and Le Florimond did not disappoint. read more

Have been dining here since 2001.... my favorite restaurant in Paris. Always reliable and yet au currant. Staff is the best around

I had the best meai of my stay in Paris at this restaurant. Everything our party of four ordered was delicious. The service was so nice and so welcoming and the atmosphere was lively and fun. I would eat here every night if I could - it's a great place so don't miss it. read more

The staff are extremely nice and friendly, but I found the food to be underwhelming. The duck confit was the best item that we tried.

Amazing Dinner. Great service and a great chef. You can see them working in the kitchen from the dining area and they are serious about the cooking yet light hearted. Best meal we had in Paris. Highly recommended. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Paris on our recent visit. We arrived at 7:30 PM on a recent Saturday night without a reservation and were graciously seated. (We had to be up the next morning at 4:00 AM for an early flight.) The dining room is small. The service staff is warm, helpful and humorous. They were by far the most friendly servers we encountered in Paris. We both ordered from the 3 course menu for 37 euro. Each course dish was very well executed. Wine cost was reasonable. Great value. read more

Le Florimond Restaurant is literally my favorite restaurant in the world...and I have traveled extensively. It's not just the food, which is excellent, superb. It's the ambience, the welcoming atmosphere with which the owner/host, Laurent Martin, greets us every year. My husbsnd and I have been to Paris 21 times and with each visit we make sure that a majority of our dinners are at Le Florimond. The lobster ravioli, stuffed cabbage, and mille feuilles are not to be missed but the joy of returning year after year is the opportunity to try new dishes that the master chef creates. I cannot imagine a visit to Paris without multiple visits to Le Florimond. read more