Our party of 5 was at Le Grand Colbert yesterday, on the recommendation of a friend. The food was excellent. Appetizers: jumbo shrimp with heads/shell you peel off. Delicious; escargots: also excellent. Our mains were beef tartar, cod, chicken, tuna, and the sauerkraut with various pork. Great ingredients, great execution. My favorite was the rustic sauerkraut, which also came with hot mustard and horseradish: big enough for 2 actually! My wife loved what looked like an excellent cod, caramelized on each side but still moist. My friend is French & raved about the beef tartar, which was a massive portion. We had wine & drinks & only 1 dessert because we were stuffed. I give 4 rather than 5 stars because I wish the waiter checked more frequently. We had waited a while for the food & lacked water at times. Don't get me wrong, as I loved this place overall. The staff were very nice & accommodated my youngest for a gluten free meal. We will be back next time we're in Paris. For what you get, it is great value at €300. Great French cuisine. This completed our 1 week stay in beautiful Paris. I highly recommend treating yourself to Le Grand Colbert. read more

Vraiment une expérience magnifique -- la nourriture était exquise, le service impeccable et l'ambiance parfaite ! merci beaucoup pour une expérience très spéciale pour ma mère et moi Truly a wonderful experience - the food was exquisite, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere perfect! Thank you so much for a very special experience for my mother and me. Seriously, it was delicious enough I had to write about it in multiple languages read more

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It was Jamie W's and my last dinner after spending (literally) a lovely week in Paris celebrating 20 years together. I thought it might be fun to try the restaurant that was the preface for the romantic climax of 2003's "Something's Gotta Give". Playing an accomplished playwright, Diane Keaton wanted to celebrate her birthday at her favorite restaurant (Photo 2). What was nice was how this place looked and felt sophisticated and cinematic much like it was portrayed in the movie. At the same time, tables were not scrunched together (like at Bofinger, for example) and it didn't feel all that stuffy. What was funny was that the menu cover stated "Diner Menu", which made me immediately think of a greasy spoon although the term 'diner' actually means 'dinner'. My French sucks. However, my confusion was not fully misplaced because shortly after we sat at our table, a small bowl of freshly crisp potato chips arrived along with a ramekin of marinated olives (Photo 21). We started with our cocktail of choice, the 15€ Espresso Martinis, which we agreed were among the best we ever had (Photo 7). That might explain why we soon had a second round. The warm rustic bread arrived next with a typically crunchy crust and a soft middle which we slathered with their fresh butter (Photo 9). This led to the appetizers. Jamie ordered the 21€ Whole Artichoke Heart which sat on a bed of arugula salad and was topped with a mound of Parmesan shavings (Photo 23). I had never seen a heart that big on a plate. Quite refreshing with nice contrasts in texture. I went full Franco and ordered the 25€ Burgundy Large Escargots (Photos 12, 23). There were nine plump ones in my order, and they were thoroughly delicious and not at all too chewy as they were soaked liberally in garlic butter. The snails were too big for the fancy pinchers they provided, but I speared them easily with the cocktail fork. Our entrees were even more masterfully prepared. Jamie had the 31€ Risotto with Crispy Zucchinis and Prawns (Photo 10). The dish was a creamy delight with five succulent prawns accompanied by zucchini and arugula. I went for the 33€ Braised Beef slowly cooked for seven hours and topped with braised carrots and parsley (Photo 8). So tender, much like an amazing pot roast, it could've fallen off the bone if there was a bone. It was accompanied by decadently creamy mashed potatoes and an add-on of buttery 8€ Green Beans (Photo 5). Coupled with the espresso martinis, the meal was not a Weight Watchers special. Discretion be damned, however, as we went for dessert. Wanting to replicate the near-perfect floating island he had at Bofinger, Jamie ordered the 14€ Floating Island (Photo 6). The meringue was not quite as airy, but the creme anglaise was a winner. I wanted a showy end to my meal and ordered the 18€ Baked Alaska, a delightful rendition of the traditional ice cream cake which was stylishly flambed with rum (Photo 3). Dessert engulfed in a blue flame is what I call panache. In fact, the whole evening was quite amazing. FOOD - 5 stars...classic French dishes executed with panache and satisfying flavors COCKTAILS - 5 stars...the espresso martinis were impeccable AMBIANCE - 5 stars...genuinely photogenic with a surprising sense of intimacy amid the packed tables...it's no wonder movies are shot in here (Photos 2, 15, 19, 24) SERVICE - 5 stars...attentive, responsive, and ingratiating TOTAL - 5 stars...if you're looking for the ideal Parisian dining experience, this be it RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI read more

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I visited this restaurant during my trip to Paris as I had seen some individuals recommend it online. We made a dinner reservation here for two people and we were able to be seated right away. The inside of the restaurant is very well-decorated, and I can definitely see this place as being good for hosting special events. For the food, we decided to get escargot, frog legs, and lamb chops. All the food here was cooked well, with lots of flavor to them. The meats were all quite juicy, and the lamb especially was very tender. The service was quite good here too, and it wasn't too hard to get the attention of the waiters. Overall, this was a nice restaurant to check out and I can see why other have recommended it! read more

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4.5 stars rounded up. Diane Keaton's character in "Something's Gotta Give" brought me here. If you think that's unoriginal, wait til you hear I ordered the same roast chicken she mentions in the movie. Not only did it not disappoint but the half portion of roasted farm chicken (32 €) exceeded my expectations. One of our servers plated it tableside, spooning rich, comforting juices over tender chicken. The nicely-cooked carrots & onions lent additional flavor to the dish, & I couldn't stop eating fries with mustard; so potent, it cleared out my sinuses. I also took bites of my companions' filet mignon (50 €) & risotto with crispy zucchini & prawns (31 €), both as delectable as my own dish. As stuffed as we were from dinner, passing up dessert at a restaurant this good was not an option. Baked Alaska (18 €) was flambéed with rum at the table & the Coupe Mont Blanc (16 €) combined chestnut cream (my new favorite edible discovery) with vanilla ice cream, melty chocolate, & whipped cream. A superb ending to an unforgettable meal, & we so appreciated the professional, but warm service we received. Merci! Perhaps I should write Diane Keaton a thank you note for the romantic, old school Paris recommendation, but I suspect she's too busy to entertain my foolishness. read more

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A legendary brasserie. Le Grand Colbert is a historic establishment with high ceilings, gilded chandeliers & crisp white tablecloths. Wonderful garlic herb butter enriched escargot, harmonious rich Foie Gras, and mouthwatering delicious Poulet Roti. Finished our dinner with soft, buttery Crepes Suzette Flambé Au Grand Marnier, the presentation was a memorable experience! read more

Le Grand Colbert - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I saw this restaurant had mixed reviews. We wanted to give it a try and see what was what. It is known for a scene in the movie, "As Good As it Gets." I made our reservation and when we arrived we were met with a friendly smile and we were sat right away. I noticed the beautiful decor and inviting atmosphere. It was my husband's birthday, and I was really counting on an amazing meal for him. When I made the reservation, I let them know it was his birthday. Our waiter was amazing, warm and very kind. He made some great recommendations. We were served complimentary nibbles of delicious potato chips, olives and bread. We ordered and shared the French Onion Soup and it did not disappoint. It was super cheesy and full of flavor. We ordered the Chateaubriand for two. It was absolutely wonderful. We both love steak and it was perfectly seasoned, it was tender and very juicy. The side of béarnaise sauce was creamy and it paired perfectly with the steak. The steak didn't need it as it was delicious without it but we love béarnaise sauce. It came with a side of French fries and green beans. The green beans were fresh, crisp, and beautifully seasoned--lightly sautéed with just enough butter. The French fries were golden, crispy, and irresistibly good. Not greasy, just perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, just the way we like them. To end our amazing dinner experience, we ordered the Baked Alaska flambéed with rum. They brought it out with a birthday sparkler and sang happy birthday in French to my husband. Our whole meal was excellent from beginning to end. This was truly a well-rounded and satisfying experience. We would definitely come back again. read more

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Fantastic in every way. Wonderful oysters, tartare, and a chateaubriand to die for! So amazing that we booked another reservation during our short trip. read more

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After trading a bunch of reviews I almost cancelled our lunch reservation and I'm sure glad I didn't. We had none of the problems others mentioned. It is a lovely restaurant and service was friendly and very good. The food was excellent. I had a lovely piece of chicken with a great sauce and done frites. My husband got the salmon and I was very jealous! He wouldn't trade but he gave me a taste and both he and I thought it was excellent. The sauce was great we got the prize fix lunch . First course was eggs mayonnaise with a lot of mayo and so good. They brought little bowls of potato chips snd olives as an amuse bouche which was nice. People of all ages were dining there and everyone seemed happy. And I didn't hear any English (except for our waiter). This is a classic French restaurant so prepare to settle in and enjoy the food and the experience. read more

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This place is as good as it looked in Somethings Gotta Give. Philippe and David both took Excellent care of us. Starting out the bread and butter were incredible. It just got better. We had the crab and mayo and they brought us this giant crab cut in half, and some "tools" to dig the meat out. Phillip came over and helped us take it apart. He made it look easy! Then we had the sweetest scallops and a monkfish in a creamy sauce with veg over rice. Delicious!!! The cocktails were exceptional. Order the Cosmo!! And as full as we are we are having crepes Suzette to finish it off!! Perfect evening!!! read more

I have zero idea how this place is still standing. I mean a lot of people go because it was in some old movie from the early 90s ... but do yourself a favor and avoid at all costs! Their steak made me legit sick. I'm quite positive it was spoiled. The French onion soup was thick and impossible to eat with the giant old stale bread sitting on top and the broth was basically gravy. The chicken they're so famous for was bland. Don't let movies fool you ... this place is a must skip. read more

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Everything and everyone was wonderful at Le Grand Colbert. I had always wanted to eat there after watching the movie "Somethings Gotta Give". They sat us right next to where they sat in the movie. It was so much fun. To top that off the food was delicious. I'm ur waiters, Jack and Eddy were so warm and welcoming, funny and engaging. It was so much more than i ever imagined it to be. We left with hugs and kisses. read more

A iconic dinner spot in Paris - very beautiful with exceptional service. We ordered the kidney veal by accident -- not the tastiest but that was our fault. Other than that, the selection is great and I'm a huge fan of this restaurant. read more

Le Grand Colbert - escargot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

We went here recently on our trip to Paris. Located in a very neat area of the city was Le Grand Colbert. I made a reservation ahead of time which would be recommended if you come here. They do a lot Of Classic French cuisine. I ordered the filet with a spice of the peppercorn sauce. The sauce really had a strong taste, but it was very good. All of the sides were excellent. The French onion soup stood out to me as it was extraordinary. Overall being a tourist and watching a few movies that were filmed at this restaurant I had a very memorable experience here. I would definitely recommend to anyone as they offered us a very special dining experience! read more

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Service was very good considering how busy our server was. We had a 9 pm reservation and the place was full. He made a suggestion on oysters and my husband and I both agreed they were some of the best we've had. I can't remember the name but they were described as fat and fleshy and had a G imprinted on the shell. My husband had the scallops and they were very good. I had the filet mignon, I'm generally a pescatarian but really wanted to have the meat experience but Unfortunately the meat was a little tough by my standards of the melt in your mouth I was looking for. Perhaps because I ordered it medium but still it should have been tender. The pepper sauce and side of mash potatoes and green beans were delicious and paired with our bottle of cab the meal was very good but short of excellent for me. I would come back again. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant is fun and inviting. Oh and we started with a dirty martini that was delicious!! read more

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Nice atmosphere Slow service Overpriced because: The food... overcooked pasta I could have made at home. Lobster pasta cold and overcooked Same for steak, cold and tough. Friend's sleeve got stuck on a nail, that was poking out of the booth. read more

My wife and I had a fantastic time. Service was very good, food was fantastic and the ambience was as expected, just perfect. The Sommelier recommended a great bottle of wine which we started buying when we returned to the states. We will be going back when we return to Paris read more

Dinner was a disappointment. 4 of us were rushed through dinner in 40 minutes. We were approached 3 times to get our orders, once even before we had our aperitifs. The chefs meat special was shoe leather with a bland sauce. It was tough that on could chock on it. This restaurant does not like Americans. It was no better than a fast food diner. It may have been unfair as we dined the night before at the fabulous Jules Verne at the Eiffel Tower. Avoid this establishment. Service was curt, unfriendly and disinterested. The bottle of wine, we didn't have time to finish was, at best, poor quality. read more

The food was phenomenal, abience was great and the service was exceptional, especially Jack! We had a wonderful time and this has replaced our other favorites in Paris! read more

My family and I were spending our last night in Paris and were looking for a French bistro. Le Grand Colbert is what we chose and it was disappointing. The service is not great, my family and I being Americans) the server had attitude to begin with. We ordered the steak and the chicken. After waiting for what seemed to be a long time the steak was a large size which makes up for the price but when ordered medium, it came rare. Very red and bloody. I asked for it to be cooked more to medium and came out slightly darker. The chicken was dry, cold, and flavorless. Personally I was expecting a lot more from looking like such a nice and welcoming restaurant. I was disappointed in how expensive this meal was for not even being good. If you are looking for a French bistro I personally would not choose this one. read more

Came in today to meet friends who lives in Paris. They both caught a cold and canceled and I still wanted to have a Parisian meal. The food selection was amazing, I ordered the French Onion Soup (delicious and not salty ). I also order the chicken too big for me and chips. The service is 5 stars, they work well as a team. Ambiance is very Parisian and has a beautiful decor. I would highly recommend you try this establishment if you're traveling to Paris. read more

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Le Grand Colbert is not a restaurant for vegetarians or for people visiting Paris on a budget. Europe on Five Dollars a Day was my Bible, until I actually was transferred there by Honeywell. I was an expat in Paris for three years. and I had vacationed in Paris many times before that. I went to Le Grand Colbert once. You can get ten times as good food in the Val de Loire, or almost anywhere in France if you stop a a place frequented by the locals. There are plenty of guidebooks for that. read more

Great food, horrible customer service. Myself along with five other women entered this restaurant very excited to experience a French meal and dining service - we left extremely disappointed. We noticed immediately the disgust on our waiter's face. He was an old gentleman and we just chalked it up as "it's busy and he's probably tired..." Well, for more than 10 minutes he avoided making eye contact with any of us. I finally caught his eye and asked for water for our table. He waved his hand around the restaurant as to say " do you see all these tables I'm working", rolled his eyes and dropped off a carafe of water. Well, there was 6 of us so as I poured water for everyone, I ran out but the waiter made sure to stay out of sight. I flagged down someone collecting dishes and asked for more water, by this time 10 minutes had passed. I waved for the Maitre D', and he spoke with the waiter, who than came and took our order. Some of us ordered from the three course prefixed menu and we did not get our next course in a timely manner, nor was it easy to get someone's attention to ask for it. After a 15 minute wait and the waiter constantly looking over table and serving several tables that came after us and left before us... I asked for the manager three times by three different people and finally someone pointed out the Maitre D'... I explained what was going on and he stepped up himself and took our dessert our to complete the three course prefix and to get our bill paid. For the trouble the Maitre D' served us a glass of complimentary champagne and the told the waiter to serve it to us, by now he hadn't been to our table for approximately 20 -2] minutes. He initially looked confused and didn't want to leave the champagne for us until I explained why we were receiving it. He grew even more annoyed. We finally received our final course and paid our bills which the Maitre D' had the waiter do, and he was not happy about it. Again, good food but bad service. Maybe you'll have better luck. read more

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Had a 6:00 dinner reservation which proved to be nice as we enjoyed the quiet time and some wine. Things started hopping around 7:00. Beautiful upscale French Brasserie. Service was outstanding! Food was delicious though lacked seasoning (salad and mushroom appetizer). Main entrees were very good and the lobster sauce was outstanding. Portion size were generous. Baked Alaska was a fun way to close out the experience and just melted in your mouth. It's too bad that some patrons arrived wearing tee shirts, shorts and sandals though the manager did seat them in non discreet locations. read more

Overall, great atmosphere at this restaurant food was good but we've had much better in Paris, but I do recommend people visit here

Overall good experience. Authentic Parisian bistro in the heart of Paris. Food and service were both great. I recommend. read more

Le Grand Colbert - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Wonderful, classic French bistro with a gorgeous interior. It's open late so a perfect place to go after the opera or theater. They have classic French specialties like onion soup, blanquette de vesu, steak tartare, fois gras (terrine or seared) and frog legs. They also have crêpes Suzette. Crisp table linens and comfy booths, brass lighting fixtures and high ceilings create a nice ambiance. Service is good to great, if a bit on the formal side with a dash of indifference. Definitely an experience and I would go again. read more

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Ambiance is charming and the service was good. Delicious oysters and cheese plate but the chicken entree was disappointing. It was not the grand experience I was expecting. read more

birthday lunch done right. oysters, frog legs, champagne. perfect. impeccable service from all staff. read more

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I arrived and sat at an empty bar. The hostess was very nice as well as the bar staff. I was served potato chips and olives. But then the manager approached and asked if I had a reservation. Since I did not he said that I had to leave! The bar was empty! I requested one cocktail before leaving and he said NO! Leave now! He rudely took my chips and olives and said leave now! I always wanted to go to this restaurant since seeing a favorite movie "Something's Got To Give" but he totally ruined the experience for me! I'm not sure if this was reflective of his not liking Americans or Black people in general!! After reading some reviews and from the taste of the stale chips I probably saved myself from a disappointing overpriced meal any way! read more

I think that sometimes reviewers automatically discount places that are well known as touristy and nitpick every tiny misstep as examples of rude treatment of Americans. This is a our second time dining here in 7 years, and yes, we go because my wife loves the movie "Something's Gotta Give". The reality is that this is a very good restaurant regardless of it's "stardom". When traveling, you need to keep in mind that service norms and personalities differ from the U.S., and not because they don't like Americans. We had wonderful experiences both times we've dined at Le Grand Colbert. It is an elegant special occasion kind of place, and most patrons were not tourists. Service is impeccable and professional. We observed a server nicely handle informing a patron that she had some toilet tissue hanging from her pants; something that could have been highly embarrassing. Cocktail options are creative and very well made. Wine by the glass options are plentiful and offer lots of price points. Bottle prices seemed reasonable as well. We went traditional for our appetizers with Onion Soup and Foie Gras. My wife loved the latter, especially the Gewürztraminer Gelee cubes accompanying it. The soup was good, but under seasoned. For her entree, my wife had the Scallops. Five nice size Scallops in a saffron cream sauce served on the shells. She was very happy! I had roasted Chicken that Dianne Keaton plays up in the movie, and agree, one of the best I've had. The jus accompanying it was so good that I finished it like soup even after I had no chicken left. For dessert we had two very reasonably priced glasses of Sauterne (why do U.S. restaurants have to mark wines up so much?), and my wife had the traditional Crepes Suzette flambeed at the table. I opted for what was essentially an ice cream sundae. When in France, anytime you have an option to have something made with chocolate, get it! Assuming you like chocolate, everything is made with the highest quality, most intensely flavored chocolates. I was a happy camper! read more

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So here's how our experience went. We booked through Google and had to have our reservation confirmed. So we were staying in the 1st an decided to walk to the restaurant. It is located in a very nice part of Paris. We first arrived and were greeted by Axel, he was upset because two girls in front of us walked in and took pictures without eating. He then told us to follow him and we did. Then he turned around and brushed us off and told us that he didn't tell us to follow him to the table. He was very rude and disrespectful. If this is who you have running front of house, you should choose someone with better people skills. I honestly would have walked out after this experience but my wife really wanted to eat here. It's a beautiful restaurant as you can see from the pictures, too bad Axel was ready to ruin our experience from the start. Our waiter was attentive and nice. Though during service he was no where to be found. I ordered a traditional duck foie gras as an app, my wife ordered French onion soup. For the main entrees my wife and daughter each ordered a half roasted chicken, my son had the filet and I had the beef stew. We waited an extremely long time for our app's. When it arrived I told the waiter to bring out the food for the rest of the family as soon as it was ready. Well 30 minutes later we had still not received our food. The ticket times were absolutely out of hand. We finally got our food and it was incredible. The chef is the only one who salvaged this experience and the waiter who took over for our original server. Axel you ruined our experience from the first steps in the door, maybe next time treat everyone like an influencer like I am. read more

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During our stay in Paris I just had to dine at the "Something's Gotta Give" restaurant. The food was delicious and the ambiance was warm and friendly. Although definitely not a local hangout, this restaurant is still an absolute must dine for its true Parisian experience. read more

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Our first meal in Paris, recommended by the hotel. I love little snails but have never liked the big ones. These Burgundy snails are amazing! We ordered 6 and then immediately ordered 6 more after tasting. The house made foie gras salad with beans and hazelnut was also excellent. Usually I prefer the hot foie gras but they were out. The foie gras was soooo smooth though and I'm glad I was "forced" to order it because I wouldn't have picked it. The Dungeness crab was so-so. Not my favorite. The slow cooker beef was pretty good but the mashed potatoes had too much butter. I do agree with other reviewers that this place is a bit touristy as every single person in the packed restaurant was a tourist. read more

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Le Grand Colbert is a classic french bistro located at 2 rue Vivienne in Paris, a fifteen minute walk from Place Vendome. This bistro gets a great deal of hype but it is under whelming. The Maitre D was stuffy and unfriendly; the tables for two are so forbiddingly small they barely have room for your entry - this cramped space makes for an unpleasant experience; the wine glasses are heavy and inappropriate for a nice bottle of wine; the service was inattentive, they served the dungenous crab without cleaning it with brown guts which repulsed me. The sole muenere was delicious, as were the mashed potatoes and green beans, but there are many Parisian bistros (Le Voltaire on the Left Bank for example) that serve this dish as good or better. Ambience, a proper table, and attentive service are very important. I will give a shout out to Lydia, an assistant server who was the only one who appeared to care about our lunch experience. Not recommended. read more

This place was great! Don't let the negative reviews about the staff deter you. Everyone was very kind to us! We are American, and my mom speaks French from learning in the 70's, but everyone was so sweet to converse with her in French although they all spoke English as well. There was not one person who was rude to us. The cocktails were great, wine was great, and food was great! Gorgeous atmosphere as well. I highly recommend dining here, it was a fabulous experience. read more

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Highly recommend this place with reservations! We celebrated my Mom's 82nd birthday, they handled our large table with great service. Big thanks to our waiter Phillipe!! read more

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The place is gorgeous, and the service is top notch. A classic French experience. The food was good and I have no complaints, but I didn't find it excellent or particularly special. The waiter was so gracious to ask the chef to cook my son's steak a bit longer- Americans should know that what we know as medium rare is different here- order it "a point" for the pink middle with no 'blue' inside. My friend raves this is her favorite Parisian restaurant and I can understand why. read more

True French experience with immaculate service and atmosphere. Highly recommend the roasted chicken

Even here we couldn't pay for a kind friendly french service. The food was good, though. That is totally worth it. Very traditional ambience and grand looks. A little warm during the summer days. Some French dishes, but this restaurant caters to non French patrons. If you're looking for something more authentic. read more

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