We had a great time and enjoyed the food. Starters (terrine, asparagus) were tasty and plentiful…read more The main dishes (penne with prawns, lamb chops) were excellent. The service was attentive and friendly and really helpful. It was very nice to spend the evening there. Only the wine knowledge of the boss are worth mentioning: Our Chablis was so special and chosen by a real connoisseur, that it contradicted all expectations. The wine was neither dry nor suited to a fish or as an aperitif, so a really special wine despite all explanations of the stuff.

Recommended for its €5 per 500ml beers during the "happy hours."…read more Trust me, you'll come to treasure places like these for the relatively inexpensive beers before 8 p.m. Relatively, since € 5 for 500ml - not even a pint - might still be considered steep by British or Continental European standards. They aren't in Paris. Places in the city centre will charge you € 8 to € 10 outside of any happy hours. It is that bad. Forget about squeezing tourists though - the locals have to pay the same amount. Of course, they might know other bars that you don't. Anyway, Le Penderie is a street café/bistro not far from the Etienne Marcel Métro station. It attracts young folk mostly. Especially during the happy hours. There is an outside seating area that's cordoned off on rather than from the pavement. I guess they do have a license for that. During good weather I suggest you sit there. The inside is sleek and rustic, but in the summer ... . Sure, the outside is noisy, as a busy street is running directly past the Le Penderie premises. The happy hour beer selection though is excellent - especially if you consider that many of the French, or rather Belgian ales, are pricey indeed when you drink them at home in England or Germany, or anywhere outside of Belgium. As such, the €5 for 500ml seem reasonable indeed. And they're good beers. The service is French. Very French, indeed. You might starve to death just because the waitress thinks that she needs a 20 minute coffee or cigarette break. Happens all the time. Amusingly, the place is bustling with waiters, but the service is still slow. On the plus side, these are young people, and they aren't as snooty as those in some upmarket places. I vaguely remember that I had a light late lunch there once, too. Must have been a cheese and ham board or something like that. I really don't recall - which may be a good or a bad thing. But what I do remember is I went there for drinks on three of the four days I spent in Paris in June of 2014 (you know, after having visited the Louvre or some other big-shot attraction). And THAT is definitely a good sign. Go there for the beer happy hour(s).

This café is popular with the young folks. Great crowd, well dressed (aren't they all) and the food…read morelooked good. Everyone eats their burgers with a fork and knife...heehee! Supposedly, my vodka citrus cocktail was 20 CL, but was half the size of everyone else's mojitos. I finished it in 2 gulps. Interestingly, my crème brûlée (caramel flavored) was twice as big as a normal crème. I had a hard time finishing it...but who's complaining? The service? Terrible. Where are our drinks? Why is our waitress smoking outside for 20 minutes? We asked for our check...twice! It took close to 20 minutes to get. We almost walked out. The girls next to us had to argue about overcharging on their bill. Also, I know smoking is very popular, but because the patio is semi-covered, the smoke stays around you. We would have done better to eat inside.

Lovely quiet dinner outside. The wine was very good. I recommend the lab app (wish it was bigger…read morefor an main plate) the desserts were great. The Chocolate cake was especially yummy

Phenomenal French cuisine and the most hospitality from the hosts! We ventured to this hidden gem…read morewhile on a work trip and the culinary delights made me swoon with happiness. The appetizer of eggs and cream and morel mushrooms reminded me of Julia Child's cookbook. The smooth tastes combine to a rich savory delight. My main plat was a pork roast with potato gratin. We shared a dessert of chocolate cake. The hosts were so kind and gracious to us and helped select their special meal. Amazing!

Great wait staff, including a really fun guy who speaks at least 3 languages, possibly more. Food…read morepretty good with nice fresh salads. Only downside is the smoking everywhere outside. Difficult to enjoy the food.

Relaxing café that serves its neighborhood well. Nothing extraordinary but solid fare, including…read moreexcellent lardons & pork in the "Salade du Papa" and a good Pouilly-Fuissé by the glass. It is a pleasant spot on a not-too-busy street. Bathroom is gross.