Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 German girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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!

Get the tasting menu and bone marrow (they're famous for duck and foie gras). Good overall if not…read moreexceptional French food. However, the portions were more than expected considering it was gourmet. We couldn't finish our entrees. Good spot for French brunch as it is a top fine-food grocer and deli. Sit outside on the sidewalk. There is an awning/umbrella to block out the sun which was great on a hot day. Note founded in 1894!

Well worth the visit! Recently renamed to Brasserie…read moreCelestine, the meals are amazing. So good in-fact that we went back a second night. The staff are so lovely, the decor is stunning and the meals are just WOW! The Beef bourguignon and Onion Soup are delicious. We will probably go back again before our holiday ends, the meals really are that good.

Came towards the end of happy hour to grab a drink and an appetizer. The bartender was nice and…read moreattentive. He kept up casual conversation. Their happy hour prices are pretty good. Aperol Spritz was made exactly how I requested. Would definitely come back.

Absolutely incredible place. The atmosphere, the people, drinks, and food were amazing. If you're…read moreever here, ask for,Clem. She's a great bartendress. We'll definitely be back.

This is from our visit in March 2018…read more We didn't have reservations so we got in line early for a dinner table. We were the first two in line so when the doors opened at 8 - we were able to get a small table. The restaurant is located behind the bar and is very small - it seats only 20-30 people. However, if you're craving steak in Paris - it's probably one of the best Argentine steakhouses around. The theme is very Heavy Metal and the menu has a lot of sexual innuendos so if you're rather conservative then you might have a problem but then again you probably won't be staying on this side of the city. The service was excellent - we had one waitress for the entire room but she was on top of everything! Best service we had for our entire Paris trip! The food was decent - not the best steak but not the worst. The portions on the steak were small but the portion size for the potatoes was huge. Make sure to get the extra sauce assortment and try them all with both the steak and potatoes. I ordered a chicken salad which came a little too drenched in dressing - not sure if that was normal or they thought I'd like it that way being from the states. Creme brûlée was decent. We also ordered empanadas as an appetizer - they resembled a pair of testicles - we got a kick out of that! In summary, decent food (maybe a little $$ for the quality) but the service was excellent and the theme was entertaining - heavy metal and sex. We bought a t-shirt to remember our night.

This restaurant was right across from my hotel so an easy walk. It was very popular and full every…read morenight when we walked by. We stopped by toward the beginning of happy hour. Aperol Spritz were standard but a good price during happy hour. The the steak was overcooked so I sent it back. The refire came back weirdly sliced down the middle but through the thin edge, somewhat hard to explain. It was slightly better. The bread here was the hardest bread I had during my whole trip. Also the creme brulee was not fully bruleed so there was raw sugar at the top. This is a place I would come to for drinks but don't think I would get food here again.

Stopped in for a cocktail for me and a beer for my husband after sightseeing. Ended up getting 2…read moreeach. Warm and friendly service. Delicious cocktails, great selection of beers. Didn't have any food as we already had lunch but a steady stream of regulars and apparent work colleagues coming in at lunchtime tells me they are doing something right. I recommend.

Visiting Paris from California. Stopped for a drink with my wife and met Chris, the wonderful and…read moreinsightful owner who not only helped us with drinks, but recommended a few spots in the city to make our stay more enjoyable. Chris was incredibly helpful, inviting, and his location was directly outside of the metro. Would recommend for anyone and will definitely be back when we visit again! Cheers!

Chris is amazing really helped our Paris trip feel complete and friendly! The ginger rum is…read moreincredible and the location is perfect right next to the metro. We will definitely return once we're back in Paris. Cheers from California !

We had the best time here. After a long day Vincent really violated every stereotype of the…read moreParisian waiter. He was patient, kind and just provided an outstanding experience. He even found extra ice for my friend's sprain we limped in with. Def a great time, and great service

Ordered: Hugo Spritz (~€13): Liqueur de fleurs de sureau…read moreFAIR, Prosecco Riccadonna, Perrier, citron jaune, romarin frais Limoncello Spritz (~€13): Limoncello Mamma Mia, Prosecco Riccadonna, Perrier, citron jaune, romarin frais 3 "Gillardeau" Special Oysters - Small No. 5 (~€7) "Les Halles" Onion Soup Au Gratin (~€12) 6 Large Label Rouge Burgundy Snails (~€10) Cheese Assortment (~€11) Aya's take: Au Pied de Cochon is considered a classic spot in Paris and since we wanted to try proper French dishes, we decided to come here. I started with the Hugo Spritz which was just incredible. It was balanced, refreshing, and I genuinely could've had 7 of them. As for food, we got some classics like the French Onion Soup, Snails, Oysters, and Cheese. Nothing we had blew me away but they were good tries. The restaurant itself has a lovely ambiance with the classic Parisian decor but our waiter wasn't the most warm & hospitable. If you're looking to try some French dishes, this is a decent spot!

Delicious. This onion soup was to die for but I was embarrassed because I could not control this…read morecheese!!! It got all over my face. I'm not complaining though. The tartar was amazing. The portion was gigantic so sadly I didn't finish it all and now I'm regretting it because it was STUPID GOOD. Put some on a slice of baguette and damn, heavenly. The fries were super good too-- reminded me of a slightly crispier version of bill millers fries (don't get mad at me for comparing French fries to bill millers lol)

Nice classic French dishes executed well. The waiters speak good English too. It might change your…read morelife but you will have a pleasant meal.

I was starved and entered with the hopes to find a good croque madam, and voila!…read more Yes, service is kind of slow as it is in every Parisian place, mostly if you're starving and need food desperately, but the staff was friendly. The food is delicious, a varied menu, and it's located in a very centric area near Forum des Halles, a popular shopping mall. They have a covered area for smokers and does not affect the indoors area. @francescamusica

Just made it to France and we decided to stop by a local cafe for breakfast ! First of all I will…read morebe back when the weather is warmer to sit outside ! So cute - I enjoyed the breakfast special with orange juice, cappuccino , chocolate croissant with a regular croissant and omelet ! I was able to share and the croissants are sooooo fresh ! Cappuccino was delicious and omelet perfect ! I'll be back - great, quick service ! I wish they had more of a breakfast menu.

La Parisienne is indicative of the deterioration of French food in Paris. Even worse, it shows what…read morebad taste in food, Parisians have developed. We went to the Jardin de Luxembourg branch. Everything looked good and we decided to wait in the obscenely long line. The croissant and pistachio vienoiserie were greasy and underbaked. The insides were raw and slimy; same for the cookies. The lamination on the pain au chocolate was around 990 layers short of a millefeuille. We tried something at the St. Germaine branch. It was much better, but still barely edible.

For being the bakery that won an award for best baguette in 2016, I wasn't really impressed. I…read moreguess a lot can change in three years, and I'm sure there are a lot of really delicious pastries and baked goods available. I really only gave this bakery 3 stars in good faith that they have better options that I just didn't try on this visit. But one thing is for sure, I have had much better baguettes in Paris. I walked into this bakery around 6 in the evening, so granted the baguettes had probably been sitting there all day. The one I got was borderline stale, the outside crust was not very crispy, and the whole thing just lacked that delicious bready flavor. But one would hope to be able to get a fresh(er) baguette from such a reputable bakery at any time. Maybe if I go back, I'll try for earlier in the day. Additionally, there were a LOT of bees in the display case gathered on some of the fruitier looking pastries. Not something that can necessarily be avoided, but definitely didn't make me want to order anything from in there. My friend did get a coffee eclair however and he said it wasn't that good. Honestly I could tell just from looking at it that it wasn't going to be worth the price. The coffee creme stuff on top was weirdly shiny and made the whole thing look like it came out of a box or something. For comparison, I had a coffee eclair from this little no-name bakery a couple days earlier and it was delicious! Just the look of it was fresher and more professional. If you do decide to go to this place, aim for early in the day to increase your chances of success. But in the city of patisseries, I'm sure you can do better.