Located across from the train station but felt the food was all pretty tasty and well presented. Not high class but touristy style read more

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Don't go here! They served my husband a steak that was so tough he could not cut through it or chew it. Worst steak ever. Then they would not take it off the bill because "it passed the test." But wait. I'm not done. I ordered the sole. They claimed they only had big pieces left because it was late at night. I said that was okay. The piece was huge - but that wasn't the problem. They charged me $75 for it! He said he approved that with me - but no he did not. Terrible food. Terrible service. read more

We loved our meal and the place is comfortable with attentive service all at a fair price

Jetlagged and bleary-eyed having just flown in from Singapore, I had gone to the Montparnesse Darty to purchase a washer/dryer. With a puchase successfully made in a matter of minutes, I stumbled outside. I then realized I had not eaten a proper meal in about 24 hrs. I quickly scanned the street for food options, and this one caught my eye...only because it seemed to be the only proper restsurant serving food at 10:15 a.m. on a Tuesday. Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by the owner. Clearly me not being from around there, he asked in English if I preferred a menu in either English or French. I responded in my American-accented French that I preferred a French menu. He smiled and waved me to a table. I was the only customer in the restaurant. The staff were preparing for lunch, so service was attentive, but at a relaxed pace. I had enough time to review the menu and wine list. I ended up ordering the braised frog legs in a white, cream sauce and a boef bourgogne. I paired the frog legs with the only selection of champagne they had and the boef with a burgundy. Yes it's abt 10:30 in the morning, but day and time were just concepts. Putting aside "day-drinking" guilt, I had nowhere to go and no one to see at that time. The food needed paring with good wine! The champagne was decent, the wine was excellent; they do have an extensive wine list. Portions are enough for two people. I was famished, so I made quick work of the frog legs. I ate only half of the boef, and took the remaining to-go. The meal came with complimentary bread, which was light but sturdy enough to soak up the broth from the boef. Overall delicious food. Great service and large, but not overwhelming, menu choices including some not-so-typical French dishes. Large interior good for groups of 6-8. read more

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This is a smaller place but served the best beef bourguignon and had a fabulous wine list.

The perfect place to grab breakfast before catching a train at Gare Montparnasse. I hadn't tried a typical French breakfast yet, and I'm glad I was able to here. Their breakfast menu is not extensive at all. They serve a croissant, half a baguette with butter and jam, egg, cooked in any style, coffee, and orange juice for 9 euros. The meal was surprisingly filling. I relished in its simplicity and ties to French culture. The staff was great and tolerant of my inability to speak any French. Definitely a tourist friendly place and worth checking out especially if you have to go to Gare Montparnasse afterwards. read more

Le Petit Sommelier - Classic breakfast with eggs - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

This well established French restaurant in Montparnasse is popular for their tasty food and of course, their extensive wine pairing options. Tables do fill up quickly in the evenings, do consider booking ahead on their website if you are planning a meal here. We started with a delicious and rather noteworthy Soup "façon VGE" which paid homage to renowned French chef Paul Bocuse [who created this dish in 1975 to honor then president, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (VGE)]. It comprised clear chicken broth with tiny bits of chicken, carrots, potatoes, foie gras, mushrooms and black truffles in a soup bowl covered by a dome of puff pastry. A hearty appetiser that was both warm and comforting on a chilly evening. Another appetiser - a Ravioli of Braised Beef Cheek was fork tender and very flavoursome. The doughy ravioli skin offered a nice bite while the filling within was a wonderful combo of beef, black pudding, smoked ham and ground coriander. The accompanying red wine sauce with spicy notes of chilli, was original and enlivening. Two seafood dishes - a Scallop appetiser and a Grilled Octopus main dish were perfectly cooked, intense flavours of the sea exploding with every bite. The light hazelnut cream sauce accompanying the scallops was excellent. The octopus dish with micro greens, fresh tomatoes, black olives and baby clams was equally scrumptious. A mouthwatering pork dish (using Iberian Pork Pluma) with accompanying puy lentils, was flavoured with Szechuan peppercorns and star anise respectively, the successful infusion of exotic spices giving this dish an unique appeal. While Le Petit Sommelier serves classic French cuisine within a traditional ambiance, their food tantalises with quirky touches here and there. A great spot in Paris to sample delicious French dishes in the lively Montparnasse neighbourhood. read more

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Fraud fraud fraud. They told me that me there credit card machine was broken and made us pay cash. Found out later they stole my card info and charged me more than my bill. Help spread the word. Well I cannot tell you how sad this experience made me. I had one night in Paris and we stopped in because of its location. The waiter was cold to start. The restaurant was completely empty. He had no time to tell me about the wine list yet he claimed to be the sommelier. I had to beg him to read the wine list. And I picked a great wine that we enjoyed. Checking out he tells us the credit card machine is broken. I was shocked. I had just landed and had no euros. I asked the American couple next to us. Nope he never told them either. He was so incredibly rude when I asked why he never told me or the couple next to me. He stormed off. What in the heck just happened. Anyone know? Please let you readers know. Beware! Not sure if this is a scam. read more

If you are an American staying in the Montparnasse area, do not patronize this restaurant. They will act like they have a full house of reservations and seat you at the worst table (ours was right by the door with cold air coming in). However, you will discover that somehow, when you leave, there are very few occupied tables. Hmmm! Also, they made us go out to an ATM for cash because they did not want to take any credit cards not issued from a French bank. The menu is limited and the food is not even that great. Try a place that will appreciate your patronage and have great food. read more

Wow! For such a small place, it packs a lot of flavor! I arrived with two of my friends who are both regulars here, and being that it was my first time here, they want me to experience really good French food. I'm glad they chose this place. The sommelier, Pierre, was amazing a chose a tasty wine for me. I even received some pointers from him on how to properly enjoy wine! We started with oysters and a charcuterie. after what seemed an hour of fun chatting , our gigantic beef steak and lamb dishes came out. The meat was cooked rare with a tasty sear On the outside. Cooked to perfection! The restaurant itself was filled with rich, warm colors adding to the ambience were the many bottles of wine to add to the decor. It was just a constant reminder there in this place, wine is pretty serious here. The menu is amazing and the waitstaff was friendly and helpful. This was my first night in Paris and I feel everything I thought about French cuisine and dining experience were all put together in this little place. If you are lucky to find this place, please enjoy your wine and the food. Bon Appetit! read more

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What an incredible meal! We came here as tourists from the US and the staff was tolerant as we stumbled our way through the French language. We tried very hard lol. They were funny, kind, and even let us take some of our food home which I later learned was quite a faux pas. The food here is what I dreamed of when coming to France and it made my heart sing. I plan to come here any and every time I come to Paris. read more

This was one of the first restaurants I've tried in this area. I came here on a weeknight and there weren't many people there. The food was delicious. The waiter was trying really hard to be friendly but I know it was a little difficult as I kept comparing everything to Italy. I felt that the soft drinks were a bit over priced but they were comparable to similar restaurants in that area. I only visited once, as I found a nearby Turkish restaurant that I liked better. read more

What a great find. Wine (a French Pinot) was excellent. Ravioli starter amazing. Pork main with pureed sweet potatoes was delicious. Dessert was just OK. Waiter was very comical and a pleasure. If in the Montparnasse area, give it a try. read more

Great food and a really great waiter outside really funny. The beef bouguignon was amazing.

Delicious, out of this world apple french toast dessert. My family loved it so much they wanted to go back and order it first before the meal. We have visited this restaurant each time we are in Paris, the food is worth the price and the service is excellent. read more

We came here on a recommendation. Lovely place. Good service. Wonderful Beef Bourguignon.

A little shocked the waiter asked us to add a tip to the already $$$ bill. It was a delicious meal though.

This brasserie has a nice ambiance, particularly with the Art Deco vibe. The menu offers good food, reasonable prices and an excellent wine selection. The staff was welcoming (speaking both French and English). Overall, an excellent little find. read more