Paris, Le Mesturet, located in 2nd a, about 10-15 minute from Opera/9th arrondissement. Charming, traditional bistro for my"must eat in Paris" list: onion soup and roast chicken! Don't expect American style onion soup in Paris, with tons of gooey cheese and bread... this is this just as delish, but possibly different than you may expect. Simple, delish roast chicken with fries. 30€ + for starter and entree. read more

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Dedicated service with delicious food. Staff is so efficient and helpful.Ambiance is casual as well. read more

Le Mesturet - Beef Bourgogne. - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Good food and good service. We were happy with our meal. They offered us a English menu which was much appreciated. Interesting decor all around. 78 Euros for dinner was great! Steps down to the restroom are steep and narrow, be cautious. read more

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This restaurant came highly recommended and we were overall pretty disappointed. Terrine (pate) - 4 stars. I don't care for terrine very much. I much prefer a pate foie but this was pretty good. Soup of the day - solid 3 stars, rich in flavor Beef Tartare- 2 stars. Not flavorful, just kinda meh. Steak - 1 star. Beef was super tough and chewy Veal stew - 4 stars. Creamy, warm, ans rich in flavor. Paris Brest - 5 stars. The pastry itself was light and airy and the cream was rich ans light at the same time. Cheesecake - 4 stars. Solid. Wine - 5 stars. Overall Experience - our serve spoke English and was super kind. The wine she recommended ended up being my 2nd favorite the entire trip..and that means a lot cause I was there for 3 weeks. Would I come back: Yes. General vibes were pleasant, service was awesome, but I'd 100% avoid the steak and beef tartare. read more

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You don't really need a reservation. 1. Food: decent I was hoping for good food, but this was just okay. Steak - great Snail: great too, smell of escargot is nice and strong and it is with mushroom veal brain: horrible, definitely not for me, I am sure there are others who will enjoy it creme brulee: very good pear: compote is too sugary and did not like it cheese: meh. My first time having a platter that is not good 2. Drinks: wine is good, don't get mixed drinks 3. Interior: old school decor and feels like a bar interior 4. Service: slow but nice read more

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Another French Bistro, looks very attractive and authentic from the outside. We were a bit disappointed and annoyed once inside, due to little flies flying around. The server told us that they are not normally flying around. The service is nice and efficient. The food is French basic, not bad, but not exceptional. Prices are reasonable with a "formule" at 30 Euros and 36 Euros. We definitely had better food in Paris read more

Excellent food , great service Second time we come Don't miss it, real french cuisine A real bistro read more

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Our server Mohammed was awesome! The food was authentic, service was impeccable! If you want a real French restaurant this is the place! We will be back! read more

Possibly the best meal we had in Paris. Dishes included a pumpkin soup, sorghum and veggies, the canardburger and tarte tatin. Piping hot, great flavors, well presented. Good wine list. Excellent service. We were there on a busy night for a book signing (Cafe Society). It was loud, but it's a small place and many in the crowd knew each other so perhaps more boisterous than normal. We walked back to our apartment in the 6th through the louvre courtyard and over ponts des arts and it was magical. read more

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Hectic, very busy dinner service. The food was average we had the chicken leg, the veal brains, and escargot/mushroom baked in phyllo. The chicken leg was good and flavorful with potatoes and the carrot beef/ brown sauce was a hit with everyone.. The veal brains I didn't care for but one member of our party ate it all up, said it was delicious and creamy. The escargot bake was quite unusual but not worth the price. We took in Le Mesturet on the way in from the airport to the hotel after trudging our luggage thru le Metropolitan. read more

very good locals resturant. good excellent, very reasonable price. excellent service by friendly staff.

This is a typical French bistro with authentic cooking and delicious specials. Each time we ate there, the house was full and the place was bustling. We loved the beef cheeks and the roast chicken among other good choices. The desserts were amazing. The service was efficient and friendly. Our waiter was patient with our questions and very charming and accommodating. The wine list is good and prices are moderate...all in all, a very pleasant evening. read more

Wonderful authentic French cuisine. Our chef discussed our meal with us and even remembered our last visit in 2019. They open for dinner at 7 pm. Be sure to reserve a table in advance. It is a mix of locals with only a small handful of tourist. The menu might be intimidating for American tourist; however, you will be thankful that you tried any of the amazing options and especially the delicious desserts! read more

Le Mesturet - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

We wandered there because of the rain and ended up with the best meal of our vacation! The wines were superb, the food - delicious and the service super nice! read more

Whatever you look at, it's a very popular shop. There is even a Japanese menu. I used it by myself. I was able to use a seat with a feeling of openness near the window. There was a course where you could choose appetizers and staple foods, and there was a great deal of value. It was delicious above all. read more

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I was totally satisfied with everything. The service, the food, the drinks and the price. The Service personal is very kind, polite and friendly. Even though my French is not very good I tried to order my food in French and the waiter kept me thinking that I'm fluent in French:) A Starter and a main plate cost about 25€ which is absolutely fair for the quality of the food. The escargot fricassée as a starter is very recommendable. The duck leg as main course was very delicious. Last but not least the interior of the restaurant is cosy and I would say typically French. read more

Le Mesturet - Duck leg with mashed potatoes and bacon stripes. - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Definitely a tourist trap! Someone else pointed most of my points out already, but I really feel like I should reiterate them. I am a Belgian, who has been living in the States for a few years now and occasionally venture back to Europe for a visit. It is Sunday today and so most of the restaurants are closed. With not too many options near my location, I chose to come here. The place was half full and all tourists. I should have turned back there and then. No locals = No good. Things that I found unacceptable: -Tables crammed so closely together that they have to pull them out to seat someone (no bathroom breaks for you..) -Dishes on the menu have numbers like some cheap take-out place (big no-no warning) -My dish (blanquette de veau) landed on my table luke warm at best. The pilaf rice was basically one big clump. A lot of fatty pieces too and bland flavor, if any. (My mom, who can't cook, made this dish better when I was a kid) -The bread was so stale I almost ripped some teeth out trying to take a bite I couldn't wait to get out. We went to grab dessert at another restaurant, which was simply amazing. Their staff was also a lot more professional. Prices at this place are above average due to the amount of tourists that go there. My tip: Just walk around in Paris instead of browsing the internet to find a place to eat. read more

Le Mesturet - The only thing I enjoyed was the cute interior - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Service is awful and rude. They said the were fully booked but I found a reservation online and they didn't let us in

This was a wonderful place to sit down and enjoy a long, traditional french meal. To start we ordered 6 escargot. I've had them prepped many ways but my friend has only had really small ones steamed and then dipped in butter. We were both really excited when we saw these 6 large mollusks in their shells, filled to the brim with melted butter and pesto. The waitress was really friendly and helped us use the utensils provided to remove the snails and we made sure to eat every morsel. Then we got duck confit and a filet mignon specialty that they were offering that night. The duck was cooked to perfection and the potatoes that accompanied it were delightfully crispy and seasoned. My only complaint was that there was not more! As for the steak, we ordered it "rose" or pink all the way through. Unsurprisingly, it too was very delicious and while I wish there had been a vegetable somewhere on the table, those potatoes au gratin were sublime! My french was a bit rusty but the staff was really understanding and friendly and even helped me teach my traveling companion a few sayings. We got a bottle of wine to accompany our meal and enjoyed a really pleasant 2 hours here. Definitely consider this place if you're in the 2nd district. read more

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One of the friendliest service in town! For once, I was reminded that I am a visitor and really felt like I just walked over to have dinner at my local pub / restaurant. We dined on a Sunday night and the restaurant was quite busy As it was one of the few places that opened late on a Sunday. We were starving and was warmly welcome by a very friendly crew of staff. We ate out every meal in Paris and could safely say that this place has the best service. Food: great home made food and the 3-course meal is about euro30++ Wine: great wine list at about euro 5-6 per glass and the restaurant has won sommelier award. They have pretty large selection of wine to suit any taste. I hope to return again when we find ourselves in Paris next read more

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Great meal for the price. Solid bistro - very friendly wait staff. Had the red from Sancerre which was great. Three of us got the "carrot beef", one the filet & the other the chicken leg & everyone found the meal to be tasty. read more

Looking for a "French" restaurant on a Sunday in August pretty much guarantees that you will land in a tourist trap, but there wasn't much we could do since it was the only day i could have dinner with my visiting friends from other countries. After looking online for somewhere nearby their hotel, I finally decided on this place, despite knowing that the skewed positive reviews are definitely given my tourists who seems to eat everything in Paris with rosy palettes. And I was right. My friends claimed to have enjoyed the food here given that they are tourists and I thought the food was hardly passable. My chicken was extremely dry (poulet fermier) and I couldnt even finish it. I had a taste of the veal and it tasted like someone just threw veal in some butter and onions. At around 18 EUR per main dish, it's reasonable for paris but not cheap. They have menus in English and several other languages, and the servers all speak English. So if you are a tourist and you are looking for somewhere to eat on a Sunday that has to serve French food, I guess drop by. If you are local, seriously, dont bother. read more

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The place continues to be packed with Parisians enjoying food and wine with friends. The food is consistently good. After experiencing many true 5 star Parisian restaurants, the truth is this is very good, not amazing. read more

Le Mesturet - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Came here based on some local website's review for Sunday lunch, apart from the food took FOREVER to come, they were delicious. My sister and I came here pretty late for Sunday lunch, the place was pretty busy. Our waiter was adorable and very friendly, but the food did take forever to come, I think they might have forgotten about us at some point of time. We had escargot, grilled chicken, some interesting fish dish mixed with potato and sorbet for dessert. All dishes tasted very french and delicious...especially the fish dish that i can not remember the name of! Apart from waiting time, we had a great dining experience and I'd totally recommend here if you are looking for a casual, down to earth type of French place! read more

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Great service, which is often hard to find in Paris, and delicious food. We had the lunch set menu for 31.5 euro, included entree, plat, and dessert. The duck was tasty! read more

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Hold up wait a minute... Just order #8 entrecôte and get your self a nice glass of vin rouge to accompany it. And now you have yourself a good dinner in Paris voila! Seems like this place is a local spot as everyone around me were speaking in French. So if you want to eat like the Parisians and are in the area stop in for an affordable and good meal. The place doesn't have much regarding decoration but hey the food makes up for it. read more

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As a tourist this was a fine place to dine in Paris. Upon entering we were greeted and the waiter asked where we were from so he could grab the right language for our menus. Our friendly waitress took the time to bother with composing the English sentences to explain items and what we were being presented with. Food was great, just short of deserving five stars. Third waiter we interacted with whom we asked the check from was also very friendly despite not actually speaking much English (could tell he understands though). Would love to dine here again. read more

Le Mesturet - #8 on menu from April 2015 - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Great customer service is the only thing that warrants a two star rating, but all the food was either overcooked, salty, disgusting or not authentic. I got the duck burger and duck confit app and the best thing on the plates were the GREENS. The duck burger is just salty, stewed meat with carrots and bacon with an underwhelming bun - while the duck app was nothing special. My friends got the rabbit dish and the filet mignon, both of which were severely overcooked as well. The wine of the month was pretty decent but nothing special - but again, this place did not deserve the 4 star rating it has on Yelp. Maybe they have better dishes? But we all thought our plates were less than average at BEST. Save your euros and go elsewhere. read more

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This is one of my most favorite restaurants in Paris. Their selection of plates are all extraordinarily good. I've dined there frequently and have tried most of their dishes and, in my opinion, all were outstanding read more

Wonderful staff, very friendly and willing to answer questions about the menu. The food was as amazing as the staff! A great find read more

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I ate here with family and friends and it was a hit and miss. Some didn't like the food but all of us hated the server. The gentlemen was black and just not very patient and helpful and personally I thought he was rude. read more

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I had the sirloin steak. Was incredibly tough. Then my potatoes were not even hot. Asked for more and they weren't even hot. I gave up. The wine was good and only €5. Not many options to eat in middle of the day so came here. Won't come again... read more

Food poisoning. It was my last night in Paris. That was a difficult flight the next day:(. Was it the veal stew, foie gras, maybe ice cream? The chef probably knows what it would be. Not worth the risk! read more

Le Mesturet is a nice restaurant with traditional French offerings. Menu items include wild boar, venison, duck, cod, guinea fowl, etc. And, there are are a few vegetarian options on the menu which is a little unusual and kind of nice. As an example of the "sticking with tradition" aspect of Le Mesturet, for desert and off menu I had the vacherin. This nowadays uncommon desert is sort of ice cream pie with layers of glacée and meringue, then topped with whipped cream and fruit sauce. My main course was braised ox cheeks with steamed vegetables. The veggies were outstanding in that they were cooked perfectly - meaning not over cooked. Prices are reasonable and not a single main is over €16. read more

A great place for good food and service. We have been back several times and that won't stop us coming back. Totally satisfying. They have a terrific daily special, but the main menu is also delicious. We are here during a hot summer, so we really enjoyed the cold cucumber/mint soup and, my favorite, the cold zucchini soup. The meats, the pasta, the fish - all delicious, well-cooked and fresh. The restaurant feels like a pretty good value compared to the other restaurants we have been in the area. We usually have four starters and for main dishes with a couple of deserts and a half carafe of wine. We are usually around or under 130 Euros - and they take Amex. I'd say we will be back again, but we are running out of time on this trip and have been three or four times already. read more

Ate here based on the advice from a Paris food blogger. The food was amazing, the wine was affordable and the staff was very friendly and accommodating with our poor French language skills. We ate here twice the week we were in Paris and it was great both times. We're looking forward to coming here the next time we're in town. read more

Snuggled away around a corner just of the main Rue 4 Septembre, this classic French Bistro/Brasserie/Restaurant has quite a provincial look and is immediately welcoming. Friendly staff (often a rarity in French dining establishments) welcome and seat you and if you are lucky enough to be helped by the owner himself, Alain, make sure you pick his brains about the right wine to accompany your dinner. A world of wine knowledge nestles in that head and he makes it a personal task of choosing the right wine, in the right price category to enhance the already fabulous food menu. I honestly think he would give you a free dinner if his recommendation was way off the mark - but don't quote me or hold me to that! In the evenings this is a bustling restaurant with all you expect from a great restaurant - effort is always focused on the food and service. Lunchtime however, brings this place to life in a different way. A specific lunch menu is on offer, is affordable and can be consumed at tables, at the bar or even sometimes downstairs as the number of clientele often exceeds the seats in the restaurant. Wherever you are sat, whatever time of day you visit, you'll have a great traditional French experience - guaranteed! read more

I need to stop writing about wonderful restaurants on cold winter nights....but damn, I keep eating in Chicago, New York, and Paris on cold winter nights (it IS February after all!) so here goes: This was a TERRIFIC respite from Paris' February cold. Keep in mind we were here on a SUNDAY night, too. So, next time someone says to you that "nothing good in Paris is open on Sundays" you can prove them wrong. First- the menu is in at least 3 languages, so don't worry about not understanding what is available. Second- the staff is very friendly and very helpful with recommendations. Third-Le Mesturet is cozy and warm and a great spot on a cold windy February night. For my main dish, I had the duck confit along with several glasses of syrah and I was in heaven. The escargot appetizer (Les escargot en feuille de chou vert) was wonderfully different. Snails on a bed of wild mushrooms and covered with a sort of blanched cabbage. It was really a great combination of tastes and textures. Others at the table had pork ("one of the best meals he's had" and he has eaten all over the world) and one had veal. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm. Normally, I would give this 4 stars, but because of the friendly staff and the multilingual menu, I give it 5 stars. Give this place your business if you are near Bourse. read more

I visited Le Mesturet on a cold Jan evening. I wanted something hardy and French! Blanquette de veau à l'ancienne, riz pilaf et petits oignons was suggested by the friendly waitress. The Old Fashion Veal Blanquette was amazing and very filling. I had to get half of it to go. The décor was fun wine glass chandeliers and all and the place was packed with Parisians. Service was Fast. The staff was helpful and polite. read more

Very mediocre. I had a stew and my husband a steak. Stew was bland. Steak was ordered medium and arrived with a pink center, but tough as shoe leather. read more