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Le Nesle

3.3 (27 reviews)
ModerateBars, Bistros, Brasseries

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Quiet
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Dirk R.

Wonderful brasserie restaurant in St Germain de Pres. You can't miss the corner restaurant in the busy Rue Dauphine, ideal for people watching. Great service starting at the door all the way to the table. We had snails (escargots), the charcuterie platter, steak tartare, steak & frites, the duck, glass of Pernod, a Kir Royal and a bottle of Merlot. All delicious. Highly recommended.

This was my steak frites. I think they microwaved it. T

This was my steak frites. I think they microwaved it. The single star is for my fries and wine. Average but okay. Do not let the cute exterior and people inside fool you. Worst dinner in Paris maybe even my life. Server was nice when he decided to be attentive... which was rarer than my steak. But please don't come here.

Rebecca H.

We stopped in actually just to have coffee and we weren't familiar with the concept of take away yet. We were seated and I ordered a cappuccino, GF a latte. Both were as good as these beverages usually are. I liked that they included sugar on the side which has been omitted in some of my recent coffee purchases in Paris. Even though we were about to have lunch, we decided to order the cheese toast which is a slice of bread toasted to perfection and topped with melty cheese one of which being Brie or Camembert, maybe both, who's to say, with other cheese. This was BETTER THAN SEX but it would be hard to fuck that up. I do also believe there was tomato sauce in there somewhere which made it even more delicious. They were able to accommodate our early check getting/departure because we had a lunch reservation coming up.

Beautiful atmosphere. Great customer service. My new favorite location.

Amazing! Loved the energy of the location. The service was great. I loved our time here!

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Lesley F.

Because it is a very quaint French brassiere with small plates, delicious bread, wine and cheese, all of which are right up my alley . I had salad greens with various cheeses and a perfect vin rouge. Wish I could say I'll be back soon.

Cute corner brasserie.
Sharon P.

Excellent service which made the evening quite memorable...and the food was fantastic. One of our first "authentic" French meals in France - I had the pleasure of introducing my guests to popular French cuisine and Le Nesle was the perfect restaurant in which to get folks acclimated. The place isn't too pricey - in other words, if you order the tartare or escargot and no one likes it, you won't rage in frustration over the price. Casual spot, fast and friendly service and very patient staff who helped explain preparation of each dish. My guests weren't picky eaters, just new to French cuisine and it was so nice to not have to worry whether or not we would return a dish half eaten simply because it was unfamiliar. All in all, the group enjoyed everything and we had a very pleasant experience. I tend to go out of my way to talk with staff, thank them for their help and their patience....which appeared to go a long way because the team here really were helpful and attentive. Good choice for safe and good food in a casual setting.

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9 months ago

The waiters were nice. However 100 minute wait and still no food?? Had to leave, that's ridiculous

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Great place to sit on a busy corner, have a drink, and people watch. My kid really liked the hamburger too.

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Ham and cheese was delicious and so was the truffle pasta dish I added ham to.

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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

4.5(1.5k reviews)
1.1 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
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(561 reviews)
0.2 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 - Assiette de saumon fumé

Assiette de saumon fumé

Bistro des Augustins - Inside

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Bistro des Augustins - Inside

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Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

Chez Janou

4.1(703 reviews)
2.0 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.

I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

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Chez Janou - Bar vibe

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Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

Bread with Chocolate Mousse

Chez Janou - Dinner area- inside

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Dinner area- inside

Le Nesle - bars - Updated July 2026

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