A Basque restaurant frequented by locals and nearby students. Hearty portions of southern French…read morecountryside cooking. We had the fortune of meeting a friend here that has been going to the other branch for 40 years and he swears by its authenticity. We started off with Kir Royales which is the quintessential pre meal beverage. And then moved on to mains as appetizers are not necessary given the portions. Their cassoulet was incredible with real stick to your ribs appeal. However I feel the star of the show was their 5 diamond salade. Imagine a bed of greens supporting their duck fat potatoes fried crisp, topped with generous portions of lardons and chicken livers. All garnished with mini rounds of cheese on toast and a fried egg! What is not to like? The decor is classic diner, nothing fancy it it is all about the food. Service was friendly and not intrusive.

We were so sad and disappointed on the dishes we ordered. The tiny escargots came in a tasty…read morebasquaise sauce. The pave canard, duck steak, served rare, was spit-out grizzly/chewy. The veal escalope montagnarde was so dry and inedible even slicing really thin was tough. The portions were big but rather quality than quantity. We are staying in this Paris neighborhood for a month and wanted to like this restaurant. The service was efficient; friendly to locals.

Great friendly service and the food was excellent. We would definitely recommend this place for a…read morerelaxing lunch or dinner.

Had a delicious experience here!…read more Was needing a low commitment night to eat and ventured over here. The menu was very simple and very traditional to country French cuisine. Loved the offerings and I ordered the most popular dish. Covered in cheese and a gravy - very tasty. The sangria was phenomenal and just so cheap to what we have here in America. Would love to come back here!

This was the best restaurant we went to in Paris! The beef Boulloine (sp) was just as recommended…read moreby others - amazing!

They live up to their name, which means "only good things". We sought out this off-the-beaten-path…read moreParisian bistro because of the epic wine list (with lots of natural wines) and decadent, generous servings of French fare like tartare, terrine, joue de boeuf, or cervelle de veau (sheep brain) if you're into that. Presentation is gorgeous, with hearty portions. The vibe is utterly French, vibrant, with wine flowing all night. The atmosphere is super comfy, clean and classic. It's near Buttes Chaumont park so not a place you'll stumble upon easily, but a very memorable meal if you're looking for something tres francais (and tres filling).

One really really cool wine menu. I've been there every now…read moreand then the last 6-7 years. Food can be delicious but the wine menu is what brings me back again and again. The patron is really into wine and care for good food and good ingredients. The only minus might be that the patron does have a strong personality and not sure it fit with everybody, not even that I am always in the mood. It can feel a bit ostentatious or patronizing... but hell, do we want something smooth and without personality?

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.

My husband and I stayed in the Marais on a vacation to Paris and were looking for something close…read moreas it was extremely hot. We came across this restaurant amd were pleasantly surprised by how wonderful it was! I think their menu changes daily based on what the chef can get locally. The waitress brought us the large chalkboard to order from. I got the roast chicken with polenta and my husband got the cod. We also started with a cold appetizer, beet ravioli (the beets were finely shaved as the "pasta" with a delicious cheese filling). Both of our dishes were flavorful. I really liked that it seemed like a place locals come to and they didn't try to pander to us as Americans. They were very nice and attentive, but didn't have English menus nor did they try to speak English too much amd it was just nice. I would highly recommend this place. There is a lot of care put into the food and service.

This place was recommended to us by a friend, and it did not disappoint. We made reservations for…read more7:45pm on a Tuesday night. They open right at 7:45 so we were the first ones there. It's a small restaurant, but they seemed to fit a good amount of people in there. By 8:30pm, the restaurant was packed. All of the menu items are written on chalkboards that they carry around from table to table. Like previous reviews mentioned, the menu is in French. Be sure to ask for recommendations from the waiters or use Google translate to translate the menu. I ordered the Boudin Noir, which is a type of pork/sausage that you can only get in France. It was a very tender meat and extremely savory. It was well balanced with the mashed potatoes it was served with. The mashed potatoes were also done really well. It was super soft and fluffy. My wife ordered the grilled cod and veggies. She loves fish and was not disappointed by this. The service could have been a little better in my opinion. We were here for over 2 hours and the waitstaff were not as kind as we were expecting. All in all, the food was phenomenal and the price wasn't bad at all. I would definitely return to try other items on their menu.

Stopped in for breakfast before setting off back to Brussels…read more Sadly, wasn't much for me on the menu that wouldn't trouble a sensitive stomach, but my mother wanted a nice cappucino and also got a simple omelette with fries. All of which were very good. Overall, this spot seems like a really relaxing way to start off your morning. Really airy interior, attentive staff, plenty of natural lighting, and the food seemed pretty good. At least my mother had no complaints. Place started to pick up around noon as more people came in, but was fairly relaxed before then. Didn't see anything non-dairy on the menu, but I didn't really ask if they had options-- so no points off for that. O Beret is also very close to the station in case you're looking for a nice spot to grab lunch before getting on the train or after you arrive.

Only came for cappuccino's and they were great! Decently priced and great environment for sitting…read moreat a cafe in Paris.

On a recent trip to Paris, my husband and I stopped in here for a quick lunch. Do it!…read more L'Avant Comptoir is a tiny wine bar in the 6th arrondissement which serves an assortment of small plates. The menu changes daily, and every item is fantastic! Beautifully plated, quality ingredients, imaginative choices, warm welcome, fast service. Top notch.

Unfortunately the young girl wasn't friendly like Anthony Bourdain said…read more No English menu which was fine, but they can't really help on describing. She was also rough slamming utensils and dishes which was wild. Squid Ink Croquettes was very good in my opinion. Lots of ink and chunks of squid. Good flavor. Shrimp Ravioli in Seaweed Soup was more like a dim sum dish... A glass of white wine was €10 which is high. Butter was very good though as expected.

Ok so they made a mistake and dropped a tray on my wife's head. It then crashed into our table…read morebroke a few cups and spilled stuff all over my leg and lap. Mistakes happen but it's how people deal with them that set them apart. they were super apologetic and then comped our drinks and got everything cleaned up. As for the food I found it pretty tasty. The clams were a unique preparation that strayed from the butter garlic wine sauce that is so common these days. The artichokes were tasty. The tomato and bread dish was great and the atmosphere lovely.

Perfect! The 5 tapas we shared were all delicious. We had the chorizo, sautéed squid, sautéed…read moreshrimp, pan con tomato with Serrano ham and the tapas plate of the day. More than enough for the 2 of us. The chorizo and sautéed seafood stood out the most and the others were delicious. The sangria is in the sweet side, may not be to everyone's taste. It was flavorful and potent. Get the litre. We arrived at 10:15 and they closed at 11 and they sat us right away. The service was very fast and friendly. When I mentioned we were celebrating our engagement the waiter brought us over a gift. The price can't be beat for the amount of food. For 5 tapas and a pitcher of sangria it was under $60 euro. We highly recommend. Enjoy!

Overall this a great bar! They serve basque dishes and drinks which is always nice when you are…read morefrom the Basque Country and would like some home comfort food while staying in Paris. However the bar man is from Paris! What a shame! Go Biarritz :)

From the owner: Tortillas basques et tapas espagnoles A la fois épicerie fine, restaurant et presque bar à tapas le…read moresoir, Pakito décline les produits basques à toutes les sauces. Les fans de rugby et les gourmands s'y rejoignent devant les tortillas au ketchup basque, les assiettes de chorizo, de brebis de Bellocq et les confits que l'on déguste au comptoir ou même debout, à l'espagnole, pour s'harmoniser avec les affiches de corrida et la carte de tapas. A emporter après les soirées sport, gelée de piment... ou cassoulet.