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    Le Nesle

    3.4 (28 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Bistros, Brasseries

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Eclats Comtois ravioli with pesto cream and zucchini fritters.
    Melissa L.

    I dined in for lunch while on vacation! It's a cute corner cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. We were waited on right away and the food came out quickly. I ordered the Eclats Comtois and they were absolutely delectable! The pesto cream sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the ravioli were cooked perfectly. Served with a side of chewy fresh baked bread. Mmm! We couldn't leave without trying the famous Matilda cake, right out of the movie! It was so moist and chocolately! 4 of us shared the huge slice! No regrets!

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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.

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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.

    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!

    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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    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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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(94 reviews)
    3.0 km•Gare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    Oh my goodness, what a find! We stopped here for no better reason than our apartment was right…read morearound the corner and we were in the mood for a nice French lunch. Such good luck! I started with the free-range eggs with mayo, and my wife started with the leeks with vinaigrette. The eggs were delicious, but the leeks may have been the best preparation I've ever had in my life. For our main courses, she had the egg muffin, and I had the sausage and mash. Our meal was superb. Whoever is in the kitchen has clearly learned the art of French cuisine well. Service was fantastic, the people-watching (we ate al fresco) was fantastic, and I simply couldn't think of a way to make this a better meal.

    How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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    Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.1 km•Châtelet/Les Halles, 1er
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    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!

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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 - Bread and pate with foie gras.

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    Bread and pate with foie gras.

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(567 reviews)
    0.2 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
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    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.

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    Bistro des Augustins - Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

    Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

    Bistro des Augustins - Assiette de saumon fumé

    Assiette de saumon fumé

    Bistro des Augustins - Inside

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    Brasserie Dubillot - French Fries

    Brasserie Dubillot

    4.4(37 reviews)
    1.7 km•Arts & Métiers/Rambuteau, 2ème

    This was our last dinner in Paris, and it was pretty magical. This restaurant had a long no…read morereservation line, so thankfully we had one. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated right away. This restaurant is really big. There's outdoor seating, and indoors on a first and second floor. As seen by my food pics, everything was delish. Our servers were Kylian and Marie-Alix, both of which were very friendly and attentive; having great servers just closes out a great experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

    This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had…read more We arrived while the kitchen was closed and were told it would reopen at 7:00 p.m. We waited over two hours specifically so we could eat at this restaurant because it had been recommended by our hotel. When the restaurant reopened, things only got worse. Our party of five was first told we didn't have a reservation and then was offered a table for four right by the entrance. We were later offered a high-top table, but I explained that I had recently undergone knee surgery and could not sit comfortably at a high-top. The manager's response was simply that it was the only option available, and she walked away. We were told the preferred tables were reserved. When I asked if we could make a reservation for one of those tables, I was told no because the restaurant had just reopened. The entire interaction left us feeling unwelcome. A customer sitting at the bar even commented that he believed we were being treated differently and said it appeared the restaurant did not want us there. After waiting more than two hours just for the restaurant to reopen, this was an incredibly disappointing experience. The poor communication, lack of accommodation, and overall service were unacceptable. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

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    Brasserie Dubillot - Upstairs dining area

    Upstairs dining area

    Brasserie Dubillot - Veg Risotto with Cheese

    Veg Risotto with Cheese

    Brasserie Dubillot - Wine along the staircase

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    Wine along the staircase

    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(710 reviews)
    2.0 km•Bastille, Marais, 3ème
    •€€

    my favorite restaurant in Paris they got the four of us in with no reservation tight spacing i had…read morea watermelon salad and we all loved everything yes, we got the mousse this is a well-run restaurant

    Friday lunch was an absolute beauty…read more The food? Fantastic. The wait times? Let's just say we're in Paris, not a Formula 1 pit lane. We'll leave it at that. We headed to Chez Janou, a Paris institution. I hadn't been in years, but my son insisted we go back because, according to him, they have the best chocolate mousse in Paris. Judging by the lineup, half the city; and every tourist with an Instagram account showed up. Thankfully we had a 2pm reso. Here's the thing, though. Everyone talks about the mousse, but the food deserves just as much attention. I'd also forgotten how much I love the 3rd arrondissement. Wander a few minutes from the restaurant and you'll find beautiful art galleries, a gorgeous little park, and some of the best boutique shopping in Paris. It's one of those neighbourhoods where you accidentally walk 15,000 steps without realizing it. Now, here's your game plan. Start with the escargots or the gambas to share. For your main, order the farci provençal or the foie de veau. The farci is like a French version of a stuffed pepper: yummy comfort food with a southern coast twist. As for the foie de veau... I actually ordered it by mistake. I thought I was getting regular veal. Out came veal liver. Best mistake of the day. I love liver. My mom makes an incredible liver and onions, so I'm a tough judge. This was outstanding. Rich, buttery, perfectly cooked and perfectly salted. It was so good I immediately texted my mom and told her she's coming here the next time she's in Paris. Drum roll, please... The chocolate mousse. Was it worth all the hype? Yep. There are no fancy swirls or little artistic desserts here. A server simply walks over carrying what looks like a white industrial-sized bowl of chocolate mousse and casually drops a mountain of it onto your plate. Everyone grabs a spoon and starts digging in. It's wonderfully French. Simple. Unpretentious. Ridiculously good. So yes, Chez Janou lives up to the hype. But don't just come for the mousse. Come for the lunch, stay for the neighbourhood, and spend the afternoon getting happily lost in one of the best corners of Paris. That's a Friday well spent.

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    Chez Janou - Bar vibe

    Bar vibe

    Chez Janou - Escargot

    Escargot

    Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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    Bread with Chocolate Mousse

    Le Nesle - bars - Updated October 2026

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