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Le Village Monge

3.9 (26 reviews)
ModerateBrasseries, French, Bistros
Open • 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Quiet
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Tarte bourdaloue
JJ C.

Atmosphere: Le Village Monge is conveniently located next to the Censier-Daubenton metro station. We sat outdoors by the street under an awning. Service: Our waitress, who spoke English, was friendly and helpful as she helped explain some pastries we were unfamiliar with. Food: We ordered a tarte bourdaloue, a French pear tart. The tart probably would've tasted better if served hotter, but it was only slightly warm and quickly got cold. To add, the tart was light but not very flavorful. We also ordered a decaf espresso, which was good to sip on. Overall: La Village Monge was a restaurant we visited on a whim due to its location by a metro station. While the tarte bourdaloue wasn't bad, it also did not impress us either, especially since it was served rather lukewarm. La Village Monge would be a good place to go for a casual cup of coffee and to catch up with friends.

This is the note that the waitress gave me explaining the coffee lingo in Paris.
Catherine W.

We tried this based on the review and the proximity to our Air B&B. The service was great. The service was perfectly timed. Neither too slow or too fast. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The menu is fully translated. I ordered the escargot (€9) and my partner order the baked Camembert (€9) for starters. I had vodka and cranberry juice as an aperitif. I got a crystal tumbler with three fingers of vodka and a carafe of cranberry juice. (€6). I made 3 decent drinks with it. For our main course I had the honey sesame chicken brochette (€16) with quinoa risotto. Both the sauce for the chicken and the quinoa were inspired. My partner had the skirt steak with frites (€18) it was perfectly cooked (rare - a pointe) The presentation was beautiful! We were enticed by the steak tartare. It comes with a choice of 4 flavour combinations, but we chickened our in the end. The dessert menu looked enticing as well with homemade gelato but we were too full and content to eat more. The location is right on the corner of a busy intersection. We ate on the patio and enjoyed all the great architecture and interesting characters Paris has to offer. Pretty much a dream date night. We went back for breakfast a couple days after the dinner date. Our daughter wanted crepes and we needed to be on the road by 10. This place opens at 8 am. Crepes aren't exactly on the menu but our lovely waitress Marie had the chef make them for us we also got beautiful fruit cups. Marie was very interested in our well being and explained the different coffee lingo so we wouldn't get ripped off in other restaurants. She also recommended the Klimt exhibit at the attelier de luminieres. It was excellent.

Snails in a garlic sauce
Carla R.

We were exploring the Latin district and stumbled upon this restaurant. The prices were reasonable and they had an English menu, which was good for us. My husband started with the escargot dish and all the snails were in a strong garlic sauce. He enjoyed the experience. I wasn't brave enough to try them. He says he doesn't know enough about snails to say if they were good quality or not. I ordered homemade lasagna for my meal and he ordered salmon on ratatouille. Both dishes were substantial and tasty. My lasagna had a hint of cinnamon which seemed a bit odd, but it was delicious. The restaurant has lots of bistro tables on the sidewalk for people watching. If you are in the area, stop by and try it out!

View from the terrasse
lisa g.

Go here and eat duck in honor of Dr. Geffard. (All The Light We Cannot See) It is a lovely brasserie and I recommend it on its merits alone even if you don't love the book.

V K.

Visited twice during a weekend in Paris with my daughter. Firstly, the Monge neighborhood where the restaurant is located is very nice and safe. We stumbled upon it our first night, as it was ten minute walking distance to our hotel. The waiter, Menge, was very welcoming and his English was good enough to carry us since we speak like 5 words of French. We each started with the French Onion soup. They were huge and soooo comforting after a long travel day. I tried their chicken skewers which was served with quinoa. My daughter had their homemade lasagne which was to die for. I had a red wine and my daughter had a Nutella crepe for dessert which she said was the best crepe she'd ever had. On our second visit, our waiter's name was Ben. He remembered us from the couple nights before and was very warm and welcoming too. My daughter tried their farm chicken with mashed potatoes and I had the lasagne this time. My only nits about this place was that the first evening, the smell of cigarette smoke was a bit bothersome, especially for my daughter who has allergies. BUT, nearly every subsequent restaurant we went to also smelled of smoke...that's just Paris...they don't have non-smoking laws. We were pleased that there was no smoke smell during our second visit to Village Monge. Great little place with very nice, friendly staff and lots of comfort food style dishes to choose from!

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Wonderful french cuisine. The staff is so friendly and speaks English. Best is this area!

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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

4.5(1.5k reviews)
2.7 km•Châtelet/Les Halles, 1er
•€€

The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

Get the tasting menu and bone marrow (they're famous for duck and foie gras). Good overall if not…read moreexceptional French food. However, the portions were more than expected considering it was gourmet. We couldn't finish our entrees. Good spot for French brunch as it is a top fine-food grocer and deli. Sit outside on the sidewalk. There is an awning/umbrella to block out the sun which was great on a hot day. Note founded in 1894!

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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie
Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

He said was very good

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - Bread and pate with foie gras.

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Bread and pate with foie gras.

Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

Brasserie Bellanger

4.7(94 reviews)
4.5 km•Gare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

Oh my goodness, what a find! We stopped here for no better reason than our apartment was right…read morearound the corner and we were in the mood for a nice French lunch. Such good luck! I started with the free-range eggs with mayo, and my wife started with the leeks with vinaigrette. The eggs were delicious, but the leeks may have been the best preparation I've ever had in my life. For our main courses, she had the egg muffin, and I had the sausage and mash. Our meal was superb. Whoever is in the kitchen has clearly learned the art of French cuisine well. Service was fantastic, the people-watching (we ate al fresco) was fantastic, and I simply couldn't think of a way to make this a better meal.

How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

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Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

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Brasserie Bellanger
Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

Bistro des Augustins

4.4(567 reviews)
1.7 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
•€€

Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 German girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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Bistro des Augustins - Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

Bistro des Augustins - Assiette de saumon fumé

Assiette de saumon fumé

Bistro des Augustins - Inside

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Chez Fernand - Roquefort

Chez Fernand

4.3(300 reviews)
1.8 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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We had a fantastic time here! The restaurant is tucked away on a quiet street in the busy St…read more Germain neighborhood. Our reservation was at 7p when the restaurant opens and there were already several parties waiting to get in which is usually a good sign. We had the beef bourguignon, roasted chicken, and french onion soup with a couple glasses of red wine. All of the food was delicious and we went through a second basket of bread soaking up all the sauces from the dishes. Plenty for two people in my opinion especially if you want to leave room for dessert. On the pricier side but we thought it was reasonable for a nice dinner out. Be prepared for tight quarters. To get in and out of your seat the waiter needs to pull the table out. Not an issue but just be aware you'll be sitting close enough to other tables to hear their conversations

We did not have a good visit to Chez Fernand. From start to finish, our waiter was terribly…read moreunpleasant and incredibly rude to us, for no reason. We have gone into every place being polite and kind and were met with such hostility. He got even more snippy and rude when we declined to have wine or dessert, when we tried to ask any questions about the menu, even walking away from us while we were in the middle of speaking or asking a question. When he brought us food or drinks he nearly dropped it on the table and quickly sped off. Some other servers seemed nice to other guests, so maybe we got one on a bad day but still we felt really upset and uncomfortable with how we were treated, there is no reason for anyone in the service industry to be so rude especially when we were being so polite. You also get blocked into your seat, and are very close to other guests which is fine but you have to call the waiter to pull your table back out to get up or to go to your seat- to which they begrudgingly do so. The beef bourguignon was tasty, but we did not like how both my and my friend's order were brought in the same pot. This resulted in us having maybe 3 tiny potatoes each and not near as much meat as we hoped for. We were expecting to each have our own dish. This was certainly not worth the 36€ per person price point (nearly $80 USD for the one pot of food), and we left the restaurant still hungry and extremely upset and disappointed by the service. Overall I would not return or recommend.

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Chez Fernand - Interior

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Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

Chez Fernand - Beef bourguignon

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Beef bourguignon

Le Village Monge - brasseries - Updated October 2026

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