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    Le Select Montparnasse

    3.4 (64 reviews)
    PriceyBrasseries
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Basima A.

    Our tour guide recommended this place, as he said it was one of his favorites. So we went. Sadly, we weren't impressed. The service was terrible and our waiter in particular was unpleasant and inattentive. Service was painfully slow; it took nearly 3.5 hrs to finish dinner. Even by European standards, that is a very long time. I ordered the onion soup and liked it. My brother did not. I love onions, so the fact that it was overflowing with with onions didn't bother me in the least. For my entree I ordered the roast chicken which came with French fries. The chicken was too dry, so I asked for extra broth and poured it over the chicken, which made it better. The French fries were pretty good. We all liked our meals okay. Probably wouldn't go back with so many other options around.

    Hemmingway's Stool
    David S.

    Okay, I think the word cheap certainly doesn't really apply to this place, but when comparing it to the other 'Hemmingway cafes' it certainly isn't anywhere near as expensive (and while I thought that this part of Montparnasse was going to be cheaper than the other part, it quickly turned out not to be the case). The other thing that I liked about this place is that the staff were really friendly despite the fact that I certainly wasn't dressed as if I could afford to eat (or even drink a glass of wine) at this place. In a way the only thing that they were worried about was the colour of my money. Sure, that doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence, but the fact that they didn't prejudge us on the way we looked means that this place does get some credit. Oh, and they are more than happy to show you where Hemmingway used to sit (if you are interested that it).

    Creme brulee
    Junai D.

    We came here for dessert because when we were in Paris, we were really into getting late night desserts for some reason. We were seated on the patio that overlooked the street. Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful; he even taught us the word for cheque and was happy to converse with us. I ordred a grog, which seemed to surprise our waiter and a creme brulee because why not? When in Paris. My boyfriend ordered a chocolate lava cake, and I stole his caramel while he stole half my creme brulee. The creme brulee was really enjoyable and the caramel took it over the top. I really enjoyed that. The grog was a great drink and helped to really ease my nerves after our rough first night in Paris (I will blame Airbnb all over for this!). I was worn out, but it was at Le Select where I was finally able to relax a bit. It's a good place to people watch and get a decent dessert and enjoy a slow meal. There were quite a few people around in the middle of the night, but it wasn't overly crowded like a lot of places I'd been in Paris. I had a good time here and I do recommend it if you are looking for a cute late night cafe

    Chicken
    Jenelle C.

    Thank God our last meal in Paris was a good one because I was beginning to think France only had tasteless and bland food. I regret not having tried this place sooner because we haven't had any luck in the food department our entire stay in France. And considering we just came from Italy--where the food was beyond amazing--the food in this country has been a disappointment. From the outside Le Select looks like a casual diner but once inside, it's a bit more upscale. Lots of seating, waiters have nice put together uniforms, and kind of a romantic setting with dim lighting and simple decor. Le Select not only had great food but great service as well. Our waiter was attentive, super friendly, and spoke English very well. We were seated right away and our food literally came 5 minutes after we ordered. I got the rigatoni with tomato sauce and while it may not have been homemade pasta and sauce from Italy, it surely didn't disappoint--it was very flavourful and filling. My niece got the free range chicken which came with a side of fries and salad that she said was delicious--the chicken was a HUGE portion (so much so that she could only eat one piece of it), and the side salad and fries were also great. We both got the piña colada to drink and both agreed it tasted amazing--not overly sweet and just the right amount of alcohol. Overall, is definitely come here again, both to eat and drink. The service was great and so was the food which deserves 5 stars in my books. We'll miss you Paris! Au revoir

    Chris D.

    The charcuterie plate was excellent; probably some of the best I've had. Who knew French mustard was so much better than the American stuff? The tartare was also very good, but it had been close to a dozen years since I'd had it... so I have no clue if you should trust my opinion. We had a (relatively cheap) bottle of wine and it too was enjoyable. This place probably gets rated higher than it deserves because it was both our first meal in Paris and our first meal in an open air cafe. I think eating in the Montparnasse area is what Americans imagine when they think of cafes in Paris and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I can see how people would think it was too touristy, but hey, we were tourists... so whatever.

    Brian K.

    Awesome food! The staff was so polite as we entered, showing us to a quiet corner of the restaurant. After a long day touring the city, I ordered a whiskey sour and the wife wanted water to rehydrate. The waiter delivered a bowl of bread, mini-pretzels, and olives while we selected our main course. I got a simple steak and fries; she got a veggie-pasta dish. Both were very shareable! For dessert we shared crème brûlée and a chocolate lava (with caramel topping) dish. Dang! Both were absolutely wonderful! A little pricey, but we were expecting that with what we ordered. We will be back in the future, if we ever get a chance to see Paris again.

    Zachary C.

    I was here on a perfectly sunny day in the fall and I sat outside in the sunshine for lunch. I don't know why, but it was the best croque monsieur I've ever had, by a long shot. It is a great place to eat lunch and have a kir in Montparnasse. I think Hemmingway used to hang here.

    Pain au chocolate with wine!:)
    Shiva N.

    Very nice big restaurant. Perfect for a wine in the afternoon or dinner. They also have english menu.

    Charcuterie French La Select
    Toni W.

    Great little place with history. Food was good. As Americans, we want a more American bar, they really tried. It was good... then we headed to the cemetery to find Jim Morrison. Makes me wonder how much longer people will want to see Jim Morrison, my 17 yr old was clueless as to who he was... this place is not near that cemetery. We went there because it is a place that is in a scene in The Sun Also Rises. Hemingway was all over Paris. Maybe a longer lasting figure than Jim. Enjoy. D

    English friendly, great service, english menus, good beers, amazing food.

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    Disappointing, overrated, rude. A relic perpetuating the stereotype of the rude, impertinent waiter

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    Fabulous meal, service, and ambience. Loved it. Super friendly staff to Americans. Classic French restaurant to begin our vacation.

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