Amazing!!! The best meal in Paris. We ate at all the recommended (Girafe .. Big Momma etc) this was…read morea French Bistro with amazing service and great food. We came in the evening and sat at the bar with a view of the kitchen...what a treat. The mozzarella was delicious and the prime rib for 2 was cooked to perfection. Michelin stars should be awarded to this little gem of a place. Wine, appetizers, entrees and desserts are all thoughtfully prepared and the coffee made in a unique cappuccino maker. Try the popcorn dessert so good!

Overall a nice vibe here with attentive servers and tasty French food. My favorite app was the…read moregreen beans and the pigeon was actually great considering I was scared to try it initially. I thought the desserts were a bit lacking so recommend skipping those if you come here!

The amuse bouche was an exceptional, pureed squash soup with a scattering of fried bread crumbs…read more The pan fried porcini mushrooms with chestnuts and shallots was hot, buttery, simple, and delicious. The pork cheeks braised with cider, carrots, peppered artichokes, and young carrots was rustic and exactly as a dish like this should be. The roasted veal fillet with butter, artichoke, carrot, and chanterelles was perfectly cooked and The Date ate every bit of it (to my surprise because of how large the portion was). There was nothing wrong with this meal, but I can't go above 4.4. The Date would not approve of this rating and would likely say 5 stars, but she's not writing the review.

Superb!!! We first…read moreheard of La Villaret from Paris By Mouth, and we are sure glad we did. We made a reservation for the evening of the Metro strike. Traffic throughout Paris was a nightmare! So I called to let them know we would be late, "no problem, we will wait for you" was the response, putting us at ease. As we were seated the first thing I noticed was a plate of pata negra, that lovely black footed Iberico ham from Spain, sliced perfectly thin. They also had ceps that evening, the French porcini, simply pan roasted with herbs, shallots and a nice jus. For plats, my wife had the skate, perfectly moist thanks to being left on its cartilage, accompanied with fresh haricot verts and a nice sauce. For me I kept with my pig theme, with a lovely, perfectly cooked, bone in black footed iberico pig pork chop with white beans and chorizo and lovely jus. I don't usually order pork in a restaurant unless it is a braise or BBQ since it is usually overcooked and dry. Not this one, it was moist and succulent. All four dishes were absolutely awesome. We had been drinking a lot of champagne and northern Rhone all week, so we wanted something different, something medium bodied and a red Burgundy seemed like the obvious choice. My problem is unlike other regions of France, Burgundy has always baffled me. Way more complicated than Bordeaux, the Rhone, Cahors, Champagne...you get the picture. Not to worry, they had two things going for me. An extensive list at all price points and a great somm to help. I told him what we were having, a price point and that we wanted something with some age. Voila, he suggested a 2009 Volnay premier cru from a small producer that I had never heard of, and probably is not available outside of France due to a limited production. At 145 euros a relative bargain. It was a perfect match and drank very well throughout the evening as it developed in the glass. My first inclination was to have it decanted, but again our somm recommended not to, and just let it develop in bottle and he was right. As I have said in many past reviews, a great somm brings so much to the dining experience! After a lovely chocolat desert we were done, but our driver was running late due to the still horrendous traffic. He called a few times to let the restaurant know he was running late and when to expect him and again, the restaurant was very helpful and accommodating. A perfect experience, off the beaten track, no Americans, lovely non-hovering classic French service. We have now been in Paris ten days and this was easily the best meal of the trip thus far. We will be back.

We had a nice dinner here on our last night in Paris. It was a slow night and we had the…read moreowner/server almost all to ourselves. He was very gracious and friendly and spoke a little English. The menu is traditional French. We started with a tomato salad with feta and chopped iceberg lettuce with a vinaigrette dressing. It was good. We paired our upcoming meats with two bottles of French burgundy wines, which were excellent. Our main courses were the steak frites and the Lyonnaise lentils. The steak was cooked perfectly with an added sauce. Fries were thick-cut and perfectly fried. The Lyonnaise lentils were very good as well with deep and satisfying flavors. I'd never had them before but basically it was a bed of lentils in herbs and a vinaigrette dressing. Around the lentils were bacon and sausage pieces. Dessert for me was an ice cream with Grand Marnier sauce. I rarely get a dessert for myself but this was so good I could have had 2. The ice cream came in a disc with the sauce on the bottom and a light cookie crumble layer on top. Delicious. Interestingly, this is right next to the yard site where the original statue of liberty was assembled. It is now an unrelated building but there is a photo on the wall of the restaurant showing its construction. Tres bien!

Authentic French food that fully satisfied. Owner was incredibly warm and friendly. Menu written on…read morethe board in French, though basic French vocab and Google Translate made it very easy to navigate. Plus the owner speaks conversational English well. Service was perfectly paced, the Parisian way. A couple hours here flew by in the best way. Will recommend to anyone in Paris, and would return!

This was a four course New Year's Eve dinner. We ate oysters, gambas grilled with pineapples,…read moreceviche, ravioli with foie gras, lamb, coquilles de st Jacques ( scallops) with risotto, all paired with champagne and different wines mainly Sancerre and Côtes du Rhône . For desserts we had to choose between a pavlova and a chocolate cake. The food was divine, the service excellent, the atmosphere good , but a bit noisy. The Maître d' was a star. We had a great time.

Small classic Paris joint my service was impeccable and meal was first class at a reasonable rate…read more So happy I came here for dinner. It was not busy on a Thursday night and I was treated to one of my better meals of my week in France.

The warmth of the hostess/waitress/co-owner is like stepping back in time. Professional and…read morepersonal - perfect blend of both. The food? Husband co-owner is chef and brings the same skill , class and understated elegance to his end of the partnership Party of 4, we ate it all. Seafood to tenderloin. Outstanding. I was in food biz for 25 years.... so grateful to run across this gem ... the pride and live they both have for food and service almost made me sad. Where has this level of pride, poise, flavor and generosity gone? But, joy in evening got me over it and we had a special time and meal with friends...

A hidden gem in the area. The service is top shape, it's really ideal for business dinner or for…read morequiet encounters. Malika who is the main hostess is the chefs wife, and she pays great attention to detail to ensure your experience is perfect. My dad always goes back there for the quality of the plates and I make sure I tag along as much as possible! Ps: best apple tart .... ever?

You should realize you are basically REQUIRED to take two courses with wine…read more If you don't, you will be rebuked by the owner or even told to leave. So don't even try to come here if this condition is unacceptable to you. This doesnt bother me because I always order like that anyway. But don't set yourself up for a fight. You will have an unpleasant experience. The food is very good to excellent, altho order carefully as some items are very over-priced.

Absolutely amazing eating experience, from the food, ambiance, and especially the service.read more

We had the best time at Le Buisson Ardent! We were staying…read morein a hotel not far from here and decided to pop in for a bite. We managed to snag a table for two and had a wonderful mid-evening experience filled with delicious drinks and food. In addition to a few beers, we ordered an extravagant charcuterie board full of goodies - bread, crackers, cheese, cured meats, foie gras, you name it. It was the perfect happy hour in Paris and we loved it. We even had a chance to interact with the owner and he was absolutely welcoming and delightful. We'll for sure be back.

Across the street from one of the campuses of the Sorbonne, Le Buisson Ardent is typical Parisian…read morebistro frequented by faculty, students and locals. Having recently eaten at Libertine in New York I can tell you that the food here is far superior to anything that even a hot spot like Libertine is serve. The ambiance is great while the service is hurried and gruff, but you come for the food not the charming wit of the server.

Fiancé wanted to try Steak Frites and luckily were nearby and stumbled upon La Vache Acrobate!…read more Their menu was like a tapas menu where it featured small bites + portions so we liked being able to try a variety of dishes! French Onion Soup -- 5/5 not sure what was in this , but here is where my love for French Onion Soup started haha twas delicious and I highly recommend it Ceviche -- 4.5/5 I'm not really a cold dish/seafood kinda gal but here executed the dish really well, refreshing seafood with the added citrus that really enhanced its flavor Ratatouille -- 4/5 I saw this on the menu, went on Google to see the ingredients, see that it is a French dish (and we're in France)... ok let's try it, haha! Fiancé and I were unsure what to expect and we typically don't eat a lot of stews, but overall, it was not bad! Hearty and a tad thick, but not super rich, it was also a nice way to get a bunch of veggies in haha Steak Frites - 5/5 perfectly cooked steak and the frites were awesome, crispy and hot, perfectly seasoned and very fresh potatoes Highly recommend to check out if you're wanting Steak Frites!

An excellent place for a cozy dinner with friends! The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy with…read moreexcellent service for a bunch of Americans only knowing a bit of French! We had light bites, which were excellent! My onion soup was outstanding and the Thai Shrimp was so very tasty...I was drenching my bread in the sauce to ensure that nothing was wasted! Since hubby was at a different table, I did not get to stalk his plate with my camera but he throughly enjoyed his meal as well.