Le Vrai Paris in Montmartre is a refreshing contrast to many restaurants on the hill that cater mainly to tourists. Located at 33 Rue des Abbesses, this small, warm dining room feels more like a neighborhood living room than a restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed, intimate, and unapologetically authentic. The beef stew arrives in a copper pot, generous and deeply flavorful, with slow-braised beef that falls apart at the touch of a spoon alongside carrots and potatoes. It tastes like a dish that has been given the time it deserves. The house champagne is excellent and priced honestly, and the cheesecake aux fruits rouges is the best The Famous Chef Thomas has eaten, perfectly balanced with fresh berries and a bright fruit coulis. In a neighborhood full of tourist traps, Le Vrai Paris cooks for the table, not the crowd. See the full review and photos at: https://famouschefthomas.com/examinations/le-vrai-paris.html?utm_source=yelp&utm_medium=review&utm_campaign=le_vrai_paris -- Famous Chef Thomas read more

Le Vrai Paris - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

It is a beautiful day but cold, walking down the strip in Montmarte and needed some caffeine. They had patio seating great for people watching. Cappuccino Has to be the most beautiful fluffy one I have ever seen. They do a lot of foam in Paris for cappuccinos love it. Hot Chocolate Very good, needed a little sweeter asked for honey, chocolate here has higher chocolate content. French Onion Soup This is the real deal broth so rich. This was a challenge in culinary school. I can say this was the best French onion soup I had in France. Our server was very charming and provided great customer service. Plan on coming back for happy hour. It is only 3:00 pm. read more

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This was our best meal in Paris! We absolutely loved it! The service was amazing, our outdoor patio table was perfect, and the food was absolutely delicious! And we are very picky! The Burger was to die for! And the Chicken pillard was so good too! We would absolutely come back on our next visit to Paris! Highly recommend! read more

Le Vrai Paris - Chicken Pillard and beef burger were amazing! - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Le Vrai we just happened across on a Sunday morning after running. The staff were welcoming and friendly, one even asked where we had gone to run. The area has a lot of steep slopes so he said loudly that he was impressed. LOL The food was simple and good. Le Continental comes with croissant, French bread and eggs prepared any way. The eggs were perfect, fluffy and light. The ambiance here is the real 5 star part... It's a quiet area with a lot of restaurants on a beautiful minor street. Inside it's quaint with lots of dark wood and brass. read more

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This truffle egg is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Shaved truffles, truffle, cream, and caviar. With a little bit of shaved ginger. Next level. Need this again in my life. The server Leila on Patio is the best and sweetest and funniest . Oui Montmartre! read more

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Came here for dinner before going to watch the show at Moulin Rouge. It's only about a 10min footwalk away. The setting was really lovely. Classic french bistro/brasserie style. Nicely decorated for the christmas time. Felt very warm and cosy. We had a reservation - which was good, the place was packed. Got a nice table and ordered some starters. Six oysters and a backed camembert with sliced truffles. The oysters were nice. Really tender, creamy. And very fresh. The camembert was amazing as well. Good quality cheese, nice load of truffles. Topped with nuts and honey. A great combination. For the mains we ordered the Boeuf bourguignon and the "Saucisse Maison" (homemade sausage) with mashed potatoes. The boeuf (beef) was great. So tender, you could cut it with a spoon. Rich, heavy and creamy bourguignon sauce. Good stuff. The sausage was ok. It probably had some offals in it - which I like this way. Taste-wise a good sausage. But it was just too dry sadly. We had a bottle of Rosé with from the Provence. Great wine for a good price. Provence always has tasty Rosé wines. The bus-boy was a friendly chap. Really took care of us nicely. But the other two service-staff could have been nicer and friendlier. Ok, it was busy and all. But compared to other restaurants it lacked a bit of friendliness. Paid about 150 Euros. Which is ok and fair enough for a night like this and a city like Paris. read more

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Very friendly service and very good food. My mocktail was also good but a little too sweet. Highly recommend the quinoa bowl with salmon! read more

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Our server was so nice! As an American traveling to Paris for the first time, the ambiance of this restaurant was exquisite. The outside is beautiful, with all its flowers. Inside, the dim lights and table settings creates a wonderful ambiance for a late night dinner. My sisters, niece, and I ordered the asparagus risotto, seafood truffle, steak, thai chicken, and crepe with bananas and Nutella. Our server recommended a delicious wine and fruit beverage. They were all so nice and offered to take pictures of us. Definitely a must try! read more

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Ordered frog legs, escargot, croque monsieur and beef bourguignon. All were excellent (I've not had frog legs before and am not crazy about the taste, but that's not Vrai's fault...the sauce was as good as could be for this dish). Escargot was tasty and plump. Croque was flavorful, as was the beef. Prices were very fair. Service was fine for Paris...not great but not rude. Cute place inside and out...Instagrammable. read more

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Wonderful experience dining outside here. Staff was kind and patient with us Americans and our food was great!

I stumbled upon this place while I was in town for Moulin Rouge. The peonies outside caught my attention (they are my favorite flower - the owner did say they were cherry blossoms. They were not lol but I didn't correct her). We were seated immediately and our waitress was very kind. She explained the menu and was very honest in recommendations. I really appreciated that. The wine was really got that we deleted and the dishes were a good size. I preferred my moms salmon pasta over my truffle. The waitress did warn me about the taste but I made the choice to give it a go anyways. When in Paris right! I didn't hate it. The smell was just a little too strong for my liking. My father was a fan of it so finished off what I didn't eat. The desert was my favorite part. The creme brûlée was PHENOMENAL. I scraped the entire dish dry. It was cooked to perfection. If you're looking for a spot to eat near the show. This place isn't a trap with is cute decor. The food is good. read more

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Not cheap, but a very scenic location for photos and people watching. Service is attentive, the charcuterie plate is good, but the absolute best thing on the menu is the Porn Star Abbesses. It's THE MOST DELICIOUS coctail I've ever had. I went back multiple times with friends and everyone agreed. read more

Absolute stellar service. Waiter was extremely nice and helpful with the menu. Great guy and unfortunately I couldn't catch his name. Food was also a star. I got the burger and it was absolutely outstanding. One of my tops burgers I've had and it was soooo good. The combination of flavors made it. The vibes were good and the restaurant is beautiful with flowers all over it. I heard the carbonara is also great. read more

I was ready to write this place off as another tourist trap, but I was pleasantly-surprised to find the food and service to be better than expected. My friends and I came across le Vrai Paris by chance while in Montmartre, and we decided to have lunch here. It's a picturesque spot that really makes you feel like you're living the "Parisian dream." Menu options were fairly large, and I opted for the quinoa bowl with salmon. I was very surprised to find large portions, with a generous amount of sliced avocado on the side. Food tasted fresh, too. Prices are high, but that's the drawback to being in Paris (especially in a touristy spot like Montmartre). Service was friendly enough, even if we'd gone at rush hour. Even if you don't plan to eat at le Vrai Paris, a photo of it outside in good enough! read more

Le Vrai Paris - Quinoa bowl with salmon. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Ambience is the only reason for the star. The service is horrible. They had a deal for specials - $20 E for appetizer and plat, or plat and dessert. I ordered a lamb plat and desert. They brought out the appetizer dish special instead. I queried the waiter and he told me it was the lamb. It was not. They blamed me for ordering an appetizer and dessert, which I repeatedly stated I did not do, and tried to charge me the higher price, with a very shitty French attitude. I ended up eating what can only be described as dog shit, topped with a poached egg, and a nice pistachio dessert. DO NOT come to this place unless you speak French. They treat tourists like the dog shit they serve. I do love the French, and highly recommend Sacre Couer and eating anywhere but here. Fin. read more

Le Vrai Paris is right in the middle of the Abbesses Montmartre area. A beautiful area popular with tourists and locals alike. Le Vrai has the looks, the French food and the very quick service. Drinks are a bit expensive when you consider the exchange rate. Remember it is always best to speak some French even if it is to get a quick laugh. Parlez vous anglais (parlay voo onglaa) do you speak English? This place is also popular on Instagram because of multi demensional floral arrangement that drape over the restaurant. Give this place a try. read more

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This place has been the worst food that we have had Paris so far. The waiter was super friendly, but the overall execution was absolutely horrible. 1. We order onion soup for appetizer that the waiter simply forgot to bring over. 2. For dinner we ordered two orders of piece de boeuf grillee (which is basically grilled steak). One of the steak entrees was a reasonable cut of meat and grilled OK. Unfortunately the waiter brought it over probably 10 minutes after it was cooked and it was cold, and not fun to eat. 3. The second steak entree was too tough and my son was only able to eat a little bit of it, in addition to the fact that it was cold as well. 4. We also ordered supreme poulet roti which was chicken with mashed potato. This entree was akin to the chicken entrees that you get in a hospital or on a plane. Absolutely no taste whatsoever. 5. For dessert we had tarte fine au pommes which an overpriced piece of apple pie, but at least we were able to finish it. 6. The final straw was the Cappuccino. We asked if they have Cappuccino. The waiter said "of course we do". The cappuccino that was brought over had the following problems: A) they did not have any coffee mugs instead they served it in a glass cup usually used for a shot of whiskey. So the glass was too hot and painful to hold. B) they made the Cappuccino by mixing instant coffee, dried milk and hot water. I could actually see the undesolved dried milk floating around in the cup. Could not drink it. 6. As other reviewers have mentioned, the waiter was trying to upsell throughout the meal. In summary, avoid this place at all costs. read more

Great place ! We sat outside, ordered delish croque Monsieur and red sencerre. Everything was awesome and staff very friendly and professional. We loved it there read more

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Stopped here after visiting Sacre Coeur because the outside was too cute not to stop. My friend and I were seated immediately but were not served for at least 30 Minutes. The server outside literally walked circles around us. We got to that point where we wanted to leave but had waited so long we felt stupid for getting up and leaving. When the server finally came we ordered breakfast and coffee. The food was definitely lacking in flavor and quality. My friends food and my crepe came out cold but we couldn't flag down the server after it was delivered to explain. We were so hungry we ate it, paid for our over priced food and left. Terrible place, picturesque location. Would have given it zero stars if the location wasn't so cute. read more

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I don't like writing negative reviews. I assume people work hard. However this is my hometown in a touristic area ( Montmartre ) . I ordered a Tartare which is raw meat. It must be absolutely fresh just like sushi. I ate 4 hours ago and I feel nauseous... so just saying... Luckily most tourists don't order Tartare. read more

this is a delicious little gem of a place. i ordered the lamb with garlic and mashed potatoes and the meat was so tender it was literally falling off the bone. i ate that dish so fast and i regret it because i loved it so much. the mashed potatoes were garlic and fluffy and divine. for dessert got the chocolate mousse and i would suggest sharing this because honestly i didn't need to eat the whole thing. i also probably didn't need to slurp down a cappuccino as well -- but whatever. also, yes the flowers on the outside of the building look pretty but if you rub the petals between your fingers you will find out that they're not real. don't do this. but i did. read more

We loved our dinner at Le Vrai Paris! We got dinner and drinks before the Moulin Rouge and it exceeded our expectations! I would definitely recommend going as you explore Montmartre! read more

Le Vrai Paris - Vibe of place was great - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Came here with family after great review from other family.. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Teddy the server was fantastic everything was just great thank you... will be recommending to anyone who listens read more

The drinks were great! The service was just okay. Nothing to brag about, I had ordered dome ravioli. It looked one big sticky mess. My husband ordered the duck but it tasted different than other ducks we've eaten before. This one tasted like steak and was clearly overdone. read more

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SCAM SCAM SCAM! Food is fine. It's forgettable but fine I guess. My friends and I were having fun so we didn't mind the waiter up selling us all night. We were enjoying the food. However, he unabashedly did do just that. Then at the end he told us some story about how he had to provide his boss with a fee and tricked my friend into paying a €15 tip for himself. It was pathetic and truly despicable. Money hungry and swindling is all I remember from this place. Truly a terrible stain on Paris, Montmartre, and the enjoyment of travel overall. read more

Told us they took Amex. Ordered Champagne and cheese. Then told us they didn't take Amex. The reason was because we could only pay with Amex. A stupid scam for €2.5 card fee. Truly dicks. Literally had no money to pay them the money. No bank card for another week. Offered to pay them in 5 days and they refused any knowledge of any AmEx and to let me pay them. I will pay them their €80 in a week. But they suck. Screw this place. read more

Le Vrai Paris - The worst place in Paris - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Walked in with 5 ppl and was seated immediately. The menu had both French and English. Service was fast and the menu had a nice variety. The ambiance is loud and hustling but not too much. All choices were delicious. Vegetable risotto was perfect and the French onion soup was spot on. They would've received 5 stars but the server forgot to put in one of the entrees (Vegetarian Burger) and when it finally came up it had cheese on it. The server apologized and i waited. Once the cheese was removed it was delicious. No complimentary drink or any type of sincere regret. We noticed there were no female servers and laughed that it is truly "The real Paris!". read more

Ok, so Paris does Brunch right! (If they added alcohol, it would be even better lol) We stumbled upon this place while trying to find somewhere to eat breakfast. It was super warm and cozy inside. The weather was quite chilly on a January morning. We ordered the the brunch deal for €13,90. There was so much food that I couldn't finish it off. The menu includes, oj with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, croissant, baguette with butter and jam. The meal also includes two eggs, bacon, (I opted for smoked salmon), a pancake, yogurt, fruit and granola. My fiancé had the coffee and said it was the best coffee he has had. It was just incredible! I wasn't able to finish the entire meal, however it kept me full until about 10pm that night. Our waiter was really nice. He looked like the actor Lance Gross. I wanted to mention it to him, but didn't. Overall, this place is often and I would visit again. read more

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Food was like shit. We only had one bite, then paid for the over-priced food and left. read more

Le Vrai Paris - Food was like shit. Not fresh at all... - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Cutest brunch spot in the area! The ambiance super trendy and really gives you those Paris vibes. Our waiter was great and he knew English which was a plus for us. My friend ordered a glass of Rosé and I had the apple juice. There's a HUGE difference between USA apple juice and France apple juice. There's was so fresh, juicy and not too sweet. For our meals, I had the French onion soup with a fresh baked piece of baguette. My friend ordered the chocolate mouse cake which was scrumptious. If we ever visit Paris in the near future, this spot is a must! Delicious, trendy, and in the heart of many shops and cafes nearby. read more

Le Vrai Paris - Best French onion soup! Fresh, cheesy, and full of flavor! - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Stopped by this place at around 7pm, thinking we'd get some drinks and dinner. We were standing on the side of of the restaurant looking at a menu posted on the wall, a waiter was nice enough to offer me and my girlfriend each a full menu to see all they had to offer. I thought this was a nice gesture so I decided to give the place a chance. Huge mistake. Ordered a couple drinks, wine for my girlfriend and a beer for me. The waiter (not the original waiter that offered us menus) made some comments in broken English I assumed he was joking around so I smiled and simply pointed at the menu for a beer, he said "white beer", I said sure. My girlfriend asked for a Bordeaux, which regardless of where one speaks English or French, Bordeaux should sound close enough. Waiter asked in English "what is that?". Ok we pointed at the menu again. That just the tip of the iceberg, the service was inattentive. We asked for a second round of drinks and one of the suggested plates written on the wall "Moules Frites" I distinctly remembered the waiter pronouncing it back to me. Well one beer made it back out but not food. I asked for the bill from the head waiter who seemed to speak better English, 20 minutes went by nothing. Literally felt like I was being held hostage in this restaurant. In the meantime there were two young French gentlemen sitting to our right, they asked for their bill. The head waiter (same waiter I asked for my bill) came by gave them a hug and waived their bill (granted it looked like they had only ordered a couple glasses of wine since they had been working on their laptop the entire time). A French woman on our left had been sitting smoking and sipping on wine, she finished her wine and when she asked for the bill, her bill was also waived. Meantime over 20 minutes had passed nobody had come by to check on us nor bring the food we had ordered nor the bill. I finally stopped the head waiter (since nobody had bothered to check on us) and asked him for the bill, he immediately started apologizing realizing he hadn't brought our bill. I mentioned to him that our food order never came out either. He just kept apologizing. I normally don't write reviews but this place is so terrible I'm compelled to warn everyone else. This place was the worst service I've experienced in all of Europe. If you are not fluent in French forget this place. Any other restaurant in Montmartre is better. Tldr: dinner service was inattentive and took over 20 minutes just to get the bill. read more

I scoff somewhat at its claim to be "The True Paris" but this cafe is a decent spot to grab a drink or a snack, sit outside, smoke a cigarette, and watch the young and fashionable Parisians stroll through Montmartre on a Saturday afternoon. Or, if you prefer, to immerse yourself in a giant red fleecy blanket (courtesy of the management) after dark and watch the young and fashionable Parisians totter tipsily out of the bars and cafes along the Rue des Abbesses. While I learned the hard way to stay away from anything "de maison" on the menu, they have a decent French onion soup and their mojitos aren't half bad. When Beaujolais is in season, this place is a winner. Not even these guys can screw up Beaujolais. read more

I spent a week in Paris and I stayed about 5 miles away from this Place. However, I ate three times because the food is sooo good. Good place for brunch and dinner. read more

C'est Bon! Wandered into here after a trip up the Funicular at Montmartre. First off, we loved the waitstaff so much and the Croques, we came back a second day in a row! We had this fantastic waiter who danced for us as he served our food and a really cool bartender as well. Food was good, drinks strong. I really do feel that when you are in Paris, what vibe you give out, you get back in return. Also, a little French goes a long way. Parisians do appreciate the attempt, however crappy, at ordering in French or even a very pleasant Bonjour, sil vous plait and merci beacoup. We really had a lot of fun here and would totally come back next time we are in the area. read more

This place is about a 10 min walk to Sacre Cour. That is why we ate there. The food was ok. The atmosphere was ok. Everything was ok. If the surrounding restaurants are busy, THEN go here. We had the tapas & the king shrimp Rosoto......OK. read more

Le Vrai Paris - Tapas - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Great location and good service, good ambience as well. Our waiter spoke pretty good English and was friendly. Food is OK, not bad but not super great either. read more

We were hungry by the time we're done touring Sacre Cour and Montmarte. Wandered into this cafe as we were looking for someplace with indoor seating not too close to those smoking outside. Food was good. The servers were helpful. read more

Just loved everything about it. Wish I could say more but definitely one of the best cafes we've been to! If you're in the area, please go :) read more

This has been a great spot for breakfast! My fiancé and I stayed just down the street from this cafe and found it to be the most convenient while on the way to the metro. Came here practically everyday we were visiting and glad we made that choice, all other places were too crowded with tourists and didn't offer breakfast options as well as this one. read more

We stopped by this place after an evening walking around the area. Interior is quite nice and there is a good atmosphere to the place. I selected the "package" meal deal that includes a starter, main and desert. The calamari starter was great as was the frogs legs my partner ordered. After about 30 minutes of waiting for our mains (and noticing other couples received theirs despite ordering after us, I enquired what was going on. 10 minutes later we received .... The starter dishes again. The manager apologised and told the waitstaff to give us a free drink, apparently they have a new chef who was to blame. It was about another 15-20 mins before our mains finally arrived. My partners lamb shank was exceptionally good. Pity the same could not be said about the beef kebabs I ordered. The meat was full of muscle or hard tissue that made cutting it with the knife provided impossible, as well as taking a long time for the teeth to chew it down to a manageable portion to swallow. The beef quality was terrible. After finishing as much of my main as possible, it took a further 30 minutes to get our desert. The staff are very friendly but for me the whole experience was a let down. It appeared that others around us were fine, some even seem to have known the staff. read more

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