Le Porte Pot is probably what you imagine when you think of a bistro in the heart of Paris. Nestled in an alley just a few blocks from the Notre Dame cathedral, this charming spot seemed like a fitting place for my first meal in France. The wait staff is friendly and accommodating to English speakers (they have a menu printed in English), while the food is simple and hearty. I went with a starter of escargot and a rabbit special. The escargot were phenomenal: pleasantly chewy and bathed in an addictive garlic butter. Fortunately, it came with a tin of fresh bread to soak up every drop. The rabbit, which came with smoky pork belly, dried currants, and mushrooms over mashed potatoes, was a little subdued, but tasty nonetheless. Paired with a house merlot, it was a delicious (and affordable) meal. Be warned: this place is small and will get packed after 8pm. read more

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This place will make you forget every stereotype you've heard about unfriendly service in Paris. We walked in during dinner time, without reservation, not knowing how small this place was. Though they had all their tables reserved, they told us we could take a table if we didn't mind wrapping up our dinner in less than 1:20, since that's when the next reservation would come in. We didn't mind, so they sat us. Then they brought out a handwritten board menu in English, which they sat right next to us so we could clearly see everything. They answered our questions, and were extremely friendly and helpful in the process. The food itself was fantastic. I had the bone marrow as an appetizer, which just MELTED in my mouth. Mmmm. My main entree was the beef skirt with french fries -- all of which was perfectly cooked. Their house wine was excellent and not expensive. All things considered, this was easily one of my top 3 favorite meals during a full week in Paris. read more

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Our first night in Paris we found this on Yelp and well it was delicious. It had the best foie gras of the entire trip. It was a cold terrine with salt chunks on it. I normally prefer seared foie gras but this was incredibly delicious. Such a great find find and very affordable. The service and staff were also great. The chicken cordon blue was interesting. Not bad but not prepared the way I am used to it so I was not a huge fan of it. The french fries were excellent, i was a fan of those! This seems to be a good local hangout for sports and games. read more

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I first discovered Le Porte Pot when visiting Paris in the spring of 2017, tempted in by the many positive reviews and proximity to where we were staying. I think before I'd even finished my fois gras starter, I'd already struck up a conversation about bourbon with Nicolas, the owner. He and his lovely wife Valentine have since become very good friends, and I always make a point of spending an evening or three at Le Porte Pot every time I'm in Paris (which has become an annual thing). Between my parents and I, we've eaten our way through most of the menu over the course of multiple visits, and you will find a good share of French classics as well as interesting specials. Memorable highlights include the bone marrow and a lamb meatball that I enjoyed a year ago, as well as the steak tartare and hearty wild boar stew I had when I was there back in June. There are always numerous wines available by the glass, but Nicolas will also be very happy to recommend a bottle from his very thoughtful selection. Naturally, he knows most of the winemakers personally, and is a strong proponent of bio and natural wines. He also has quite an interesting variety of spirits on hand, should your evening at Le Porte Pot stretch on into the night as mine often do. If you spot a bottle of Green Hat gin still up there, that was one I brought him this past spring (we've gotten into the routine of exchanging interesting bottles each year). As for the overall atmosphere, it's a wonderfully friendly and laid back place. Some evenings feature live music -- follow Le Porte Pot on Facebook for more information on that. Each time I've been since my first time a few years ago, I always wind up making new friends, with Nicolas introducing me to his friends and regulars. I have also directed several of my own friends who were visiting Paris to stop by, and all have raved about the great welcome and wonderful evening they had courtesy of Nicolas and Valentine. Though Le Porte Pot is located in a very touristy area, do yourself a favor, skip the crappy establishments along Rue de la Huchette or Rue Saint-Séverin, and instead make a beeline for this place. Start up a conversation with Nicolas, Valentine or Manu behind the bar. Have some wine. Have some food. Have some more and just enjoy the night. You won't regret it, I assure you. read more

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Another Yelp find in Paris. We were nearby and it got great reviews, so we stopped and did a sniff test. Our noses liked what they smelled and we decided to dine in. We weren't the only Americans who found it on Yelp, either. There were like, some like awesome Californians like totally sitting at the next table. It was like so amazing bro! Like for real. It's actually funny after you get used to hearing French how easy it is to not only pick out fellow Americans, but to pick out where they are from instantly. It was even easier than at home because they were isolated. You also blatantly hear how many times Cali folks throw the word LIKE into sentences. The place itself was nice. It was a cool old building with nice décor. We met the owner and a really sweet girl behind the bar. That poor girl was hustling all night. It was a bit warm in there, but they had a couple of fans going and it was uncharacteristically warm the week we were there. The food was quite tasty. I had the baked Camembert with honey to start and the mustard pork filets with mashed potatoes. My wife had the escargot (again! but it is Paris, you know?) and the salmon with potatoes & veggie. We both liked our meals and enjoyed our time here. The staff was friendly and helpful. The prices were nice. We'd eat here again. read more

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We were looking for a casual restaurant that was walking distance from our hotel in the Latin Quarter to celebrate my birthday, and I'm glad we found this place! Pros: - excellent food - friendly staff - good service - provide menus in both French and English Cons: Just one that can't really be helped: place is quite small (although quaint and lovely atmosphere) so seating fills up quickly - something to note if you plan on coming here on a busy night! :o) read more

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This was an excellent meal with a lovely atmosphere. They had a jazz group playing that was very enjoyable. They were playing at good volume, not too loud. The waiter put a menu written on a board behind our table on a hook for us to read. Which was a bit unusual. We ordered a camembert appetizer, which came melted with bread. I had camembert a few times in France and will certainly crave it back in America. I often find some traveling and eating delicious food I eventually desperately need some vegetables. We ordered the veggie salad with carrots, tomatoes, and more that really hit the spot. I ordered the rabbit special in mustard sauce that came with rice and more greens. The mustard sauce was perfect. I was very happy when the waiter also brought over additional bread to soak up the sauce. The rice and salad were average. read more

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Oh my GOSH! This restaurant is amazing! My daughter and I went to Le Porte Pot thinking it was going to be just a normal Parisian restaurant, but it was AMAZING! It's a small space with about 8 tables. We were seated right away at a high top for two right next to the piano. They had games for me and my daughter to play such as Connect 4 and Stratego, which were in French but we knew how to play. There was one waiter and one waitress who helped us. They were both French (obviously) and spoke English. We were offered menus in French and English. The menus were hand written with chalk on slates. They had a restroom downstairs, which was also where they were hosting a private party. The music didn't bother us at all. We got the Tomato, Mozzarella and Cucumber for our appetizer. I really enjoyed that dish, my daughter did, but not the cucumber (which is her personal dislike). For our main courses I chose the Chicken Cordon Bleu, let me just say it was delicious. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. It came with fries and a small salad. My daughter got the Skirt Steak and loved it. The steak was amazing and juicy. This dish also came with caramelized onions on top and also fries and a small salad. Of course, there was always a basket with fresh French bread. I had a small glass of Chardonnay that the waitress recommended and I enjoyed. We were both so full so there was no room for dessert. If you are in the Latin quarter, I highly recommend this place. Bon Appetit! read more

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We found Le Porte Pot through its good reviews on Yelp. It's a cozy little restaurant. Great wine choices. The menu is small but delicious. We tried Sauvignon blanc with our meals. We split the Camembert with honey which was good, but there were some spicy chili flakes on top which didn't seem to fit. We also ordered French fries and the tuna. Tuna was great! It was coated in sesame and on top of potatoes and ratatouille. That was my favorite dish. read more

Solid first dinner in Paris! I loved the ambiance of this restaurant. While it's tucked away on a smaller street and doesn't have any outdoor seating, the interior is super cozy. The waitress helping us was so patient and happy to explain everything on the menu. We LOVED the foie gras and escargot starters..I could eat that stuff endlessly. I had the crusted ahi tuna as an entree - it was slightly overcooked but still good! The crust was an excellent touch to the seared tuna. I sampled my friend's duck and it was delicious and done right! This meal gave a great first impression of French cuisine. read more

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What an amazing place! The starters were all 5 stars, and the mains were 4.5. The atmosphere was also a 5, as was the live music. You do the math... read more

My friend and I happened to come across this place while scrolling through yelp, hoping to find an affordable restaurant near our airbnb. We arrived around 8:30pm on a weekday and were immediately seated at a high top. Both the waiter and the waitress were extremely friendly and fluent in English. We were also given menus in both French and English, which was helpful considering neither my friend nor I spoke any French. My friend ordered the chicken cordon bleu while I decided on the duck (cooked medium, though this may be adjusted according to personal preference). Both meats were perfectly juicy and flavorful. Though I don't usually order duck at restaurants, this dish has made me reconsider my life choices. At the end of the meal, we were so full that neither of us were able to try the desserts. The total for both dishes and two glasses of house white wine was 42 euros, which we considered to be very affordable compared to many of the restaurants in Paris. Definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area! read more

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I love this little bistro so much that I go at least twice every time I'm in Paris. The food is so good and the service is great and it's adorable in there. I even spent my birthday there. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. And they speak English and have an English menu, which is really helpful if your French is as poor as mine is. And they don't even judge you for being shitty at it. I highly recommend you go - the duck is amazing. read more

Excellent food. Escargot was tasty. Skirt steak was full of flavor. Duck breast was delicious. Small, cozy dining area. The August 8th Wednesday we went, one man was the greeter and server. He provided quiet, competent service. The restaurant deserves the good reviews it has on Yelp. read more

This is an American-friendly restaurant, which is both a plus and a minus in my book. They have an English menu and air conditioning for all of the Americans (including myself). We came here during some warm weather and appreciated the American-style creature comforts. The offerings were easy to figure out, but the food was overall just average with the tartare being sub-par (it was overly sauced with what I think is ketchup; or something very sweet like ketchup...that ruined the dish completely for me). We ordered escargot and it was a little too well-done. The beers were reasonably priced given its proximity to other tourist traps. Good service adds +1 star to the average 3-star food making it 4 stars here. What I noticed while traveling in Paris is that, the highly rated yelp locations are really good at serving American expectations; and not necessarily due to great food. read more

This restaurant was the first dinner in our Paris trip. We were lucky enough to call and grab a late night reservation. I started with the escargots and my friend started with the bone marrow. I loved the escargot and they were deliciously seasoned, I can't say I tried the bone marrow as the smell was a bit off putting. My friend liked it so that's that. I had the cordon blue which was good, it wasn't mouth dropping but it was a decent meal. Overall, a safe choice with good service. The waitress spoke English and they did have a vast array of delicious wine. read more

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The perfect French bistro experience. We went on a Thursday and there was live jazz and singing music from the most talented 6 piece band. We had the steak frites and duck dish which were all fabulous. The bill for 3 people with wine was under $60 euros which is a steal for Paris. Yelp strike again for another gem of a find. I can't wait to be back! read more

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Sadly we were disappointed with the food, the vulgar rap music. Ambiance was fine, waiter was fine read more

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We passed by this charming bistro on our way to a different restaurant. But that restaurant turned out to be closed so we decided to have dinner here instead. A fortunate thing as the food here was excellent. And the host was very friendly and we enjoyed his funny quips as well as the lovely atmosphere. The wine list is short but you can't go wrong with any. We had a carafe of a local red and had beef tartare and quail. It was delicious. And quite memorable that I would totally go back for the sake of reliving our first time in Paris. read more

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Atmosphere 5 star, Food 4 star, Service 5 star Jazz band was a hoot and this hidden treasure is worth finding. Very small quaint place with English speaking staff. Food was presented on slate trays and was very tasty. We had the tuna bowl and pork chops. Both very good. The Camembert baked was simple but plentiful and hot. The staff were very friendly. There is also a dart board at back of restaurant. read more

We chose this restaurant based on recent Yelp reviews. They carry an excellent selection of wines - especially local French wines. The staff was helpful and accommodating. As Americans, we found that attempting to converse in French really helps make the interaction with wait staff so very pleasant. So try to make the effort! This restaurant features local farm to table ingredients and homemade pasta! I'm attaching a photo of the carbonara pasta. I've never had this dish prepared so flavorfully, and doubt I will again...until our next visit! read more

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Wow. Wow. Wow. AMAZING. What a delicious meal, finally I have found a great restaurant in Paris. The service was great, the ambience was great-- they even had board games for you to play with. We had the lamb and it was delicious and then finished off with dessert. They even had a special of a bottle of wine with a mixed plate of meats and cheeses. Truly delightful. read more

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Excellent service with a very friendly staff who always make sure that your food/drink is perfect and the way you like it. The staff can communicate perfectly in English and Spanish, and are very accommodating. The wine list is extensive and a good selection. All the starters are very good and the need skirt is cooked to perfection. Overall great atmosphere and experience. read more

I am not a big fan of writing negative reviews since food can often be a matter of people's personal taste. This however is a case that I feel the need to write a review, specially since I came to this place mainly based on reviews. This place was number one on my Yelp review with more than 180 reviews talking about some of the most amazing food in Paris and great customer service and nice live music. Since I was renting a place literally next door, I could not wait until I had a chance to take my family there. Since it was Easter Sunday and Monday I waited two days before we had a chance to go since the place was closed. So at 8:30 PM we walk in the place seems nice there are two other ladies sitting at a table. There as a radio station playing. We we're seated at a table by a very pleasant bartender. The menu for a place with such amazing reviews was quite plain. I decided to give place the benefit of the doubt and asked the waiter for their most popular dishes. He pointed to the two different kinds of stakes for my son and I and my wife chose a French onion soup. He also recommend a wine which we chose. Three minutes after sitting after the waiter brought us some bread which we attacked as we were hungry, I saw something crawling on the edge of the table. I pushed my wife back as it was crawling towards her and sure enough it was a small roach. We kind of lost were it went from there. I asked the waiter to move us to a different table. He promptly did and cleared our first table. I really wanted to stay since the reviews were so good both on Yelp and Google. The steaks arrived other with fries and within two minutes the onion soup. As a person that has been pushing my family to go-to this place in the Latin quarter full of amazing places, you never want to find yourself having to apologize to your family which is what I was doing for the rest of the 20 minutes. The fries were good. Stakes and the soups we're terrible. Both my wife and son did not touch their food with exception of the fries and we had the wine which was ok at best. I fully understand that a random roach can find itself into any establishment and might have been a fluke. The food however was not a random error. I do like to leave positive reviews so people such as myself get to have great new experiences. In this case my recommendation is to stay away. I see that on Google the owner has responded to some reviews and I wonder how is it that this place has more than 180 positive reviews. I am going to post this on Google as well. read more

We looooved this spot! Meat & cheese platter is a meal in itself, but the classic cordon bleu and the duck breast were delicious! Loved the interior and vibe of the bistro. Service was perfect. Wish we could have gone for more than one meal - will make sure to go back on our next trip. read more

My wife and I had one of our meals in Paris here. I had the snails and chicken cordon bleu and she had the pork chop. We finished it off with a French toast and 4 mini desserts. The food and service was excellent. read more

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What a find! Terrific little restaurant in the Latin Quarter that seems to be more of a local rather than tourist restaurant. Very nice owners. They're doing this stuff by hand. Fantastic, rustic, French food and an excellent and extensive wine selection. Don't be pressured by the L.Q. restaurants with folks out front trying to drag you into their tourist trap. Search out this place and have a great evening. read more

Amazing food, English friendly. In the US the food would easily be the best in town. Prices are very fair, happy hour is great as well. Wine prices are low and so is food. Value is great. We had a ahi tuna dish which was to die for! read more

I loved this place! We found it on yelp and decided to try it on a whim! Glad we took a chance. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is quiet! There was French music in the background! read more

Great Place For Authentic French Cuisine. Our cousin in-law Séb introduced us to this place. We were a large group seeking traditional French cuisine for dinner. Everything came out fresh with high quality of service and friendly staff. Highly recommended! read more

What can I say. Just a really nice place. Great meal. Some great live jazz. Chill, friendly, easy. Authentic.

Best first night in Paris ever. Coming back for a long, cold afternoon with a tired family who weren't interested in being adventurous, this place was a godsend. Unique atmosphere (shared tables, great wine & somehow fit a 6 piece band between patrons without feeling cramped), phenomenal yet homey food, and great people. Everyone perked up and had a great time. Steak and pasta were highlights, but really everything was good. You can't go wrong. read more

The reviews, including mine, cannot do justice to this place. It is a gem; a hidden gem down an alley in a small little restaurant. The food is incredible (I had the duck), and the available wines are surprisingly varied and excellent. I would definitely get here early for dinner (my party of 5 got there when it opened), and it did not take long for the restaurant to get very crowded. The service is very good and could not have asked for a better experience. I will definitely have this on my go to places whenever I'm in the neighborhood! read more

Terrific spot with delicious food and attentive service. Make sure you check out the specials menu. Hope to be back!

Delightful wine bar with a delicious menu. Wines primarily from the Southeast of France.

Amazing food and a friendly and accommodating staff. A great find in this area. The price for such amazing food is great. I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting Paris. PS: The wine is to die for read more

The location itself suggests it's not (just) for tourists. The place is not too big, so if you wanna eat I suggest you go there around 7pm, or earlier, for happy hour! They have an English menu too. The food is AMAZING the staff is very nice, they check on you every now and then to see that everything is fine. The price is reasonable for the quality of the food. 5 stars all well deserved! read more

A very reasonable place to enjoy truly well prepared food in an unpretetious location. This would be a place to return to in future. We had reservations and it IS small, but owner seems one to try and squeeze you in ...at least on a Wednesday evening of you're properly appreciative. DO have the lightly seared tuna (yummmmmmm) and Gateaux du chocolate ...worth the calories! read more

This place is absolutely amazing. We had great service and the food was to die for. We got two bottles of wine and a cheese plate to start. Then we got the duck and the tuna, and it was the best food we got in Paris. Not touristy at all. MUST GO! read more

If you happen to find yourself in Paris (it doesn't really matter where) please be sure you find your way to Le Porte Pot. Not only is their food delicious and their wine très bien, but the proprietor and his staff are some of the friendliest people we've met. Our French is borderline terrible and they were more than happy to accommodate our English. They even had a hand written English menu that they propped up next to the table! C'est bon! When we told the owner that we were headed to Nice next, he personally sat down and wrote out a list for us of all the places we should visit while in the area. Seriously though stop thinking about it and just head this way. It'll be well worth your while. read more