This is one of the rare food establishments that I wish we could rate higher than 5 stars. This is off the beaten path in Paris, but not very far, and a rare gem. It's worth searching for them! The staff are accommodating and crazy passionate about their jobs. They will customize menu for you. I asked if Fois Gras was warm and they responded "no, but we can prepare it warm". They are friendly, and attentive to your needs throughout your dinner. I ordered the LAMB CHOPS which was recommended by my waiter. He was not wrong. The lamb was plated with an umami gravy sauce that just made the dish. It came with a side of scalloped potatoes which was truly divine. The BAGUETTES served with dinner were the best I have had in Paris. The baguettes are superb most everywhere in France, but these were even better than usual. The yeasty taste was over the top. It must be related to the yeast or bread starter used to bake the bread. Their WINE menu is extensive by the bottle. They only have a few options by the glass, but because of this, they are good wines. For desert I ordered the CREME BRULEE and a SWEET WHITE WINE. My personal preference is dense creme brulee and this was very light and fluffy. It was very good and I don't hold my personal preferences against them. TIP: Make a reservation. This is a small cozy restaurant. I didn't have reservation and was able to get in at 7pm. They became full by 7:30pm. Therefore I recommend making a reservation, or else arriving at their opening time for an early French dinner. read more

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My friends have been here before and loved their food so we decided to come here for my last night of my trip visiting them. They are located in a hole in the wall restaurant which was very cozy. We got a bottle of good wine to share and ordered our food. Like many places in Paris there is a meal deal where there is one price for appetizer, main course and dessert. For appetizer I got the French onion soup. I was a little bummed since my friend said they usually have really good escargot. The French onion soup was hot and the broth was very flavorful. I loved all the cheesy goodness. For main course I got the duck breast which came with potatoes. Very good tender duck breast. The potatoes were okay and the au jus that was sitting on the plate paired well with the dish. For dessert I got the 'hot chocolate' cake which is a warm gooey rich chocolate cake with some vanilla ice cream. Overall a nice cozy meal with good friends :) read more

Les Bougresses - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This was the best meal I had in Paris and maybe one of the best meals I've had in my life. Les Bougresses was so delicious that we ate here twice during our four day stay in Paris. It's an unassuming restaurant down a side street right off a small square. The dining space is small, intimate and dimly lit, which I think adds to the charm. Service was prompt and even friendly, though I'm glad I dined with French speakers who could help with the language barrier. We ordered an incredible bottle of Rose to start. I opted for the prixe fix menu for 31 euros that included any appetizer of choice (even the specials), an entree and dessert. I started with the escargot special which was the best thing I ate in Paris and, again, probably one of the best thing's I've ate period. The sauce was rich and creamy and so flavorful, and the escargot were melt in your mouth tender. The fresh bread that was served was perfect for dipping into the sauce. I cleaned the entire plate. Next was the beef bourguignon, another perfectly balanced dish served on top of soft, fresh pasta noodles. It was a generous portion, but thankfully I still had room for the crème brulee, which is truly something to experience. On our second night here I opted for the bone marrow with the beef filet which was also an out of body experience, dear lord. read more

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Random stop here with no reservations luckily they allowed into stay with the stipulations that we finish by 8:30, no problem. Easily THE best meal here in Paris, very refined and special, and reasonably priced we got out with 4 glasses excellent Pinot Noir and appetizer of slow cooked pork in a savory rich brown gravy with veggies So So good. Entres were salmon and beef filet with Marrow bone, just outstanding. Desserts creme brûlée and a take on chocolate mousse with reduced apricot sauce. Wow. WOW, was fun to watch the owner and his 2 compatriots make this place hum. Can't wait to return. Merci for caring !! read more

Les Bougresses - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The most amazing experience. We stumbled across this cozy restaurant on our evening walk. Such a great meal and time. The service was amazing, our waiter was beyond patient, so helpful with the menu, and very friendly making conversation with my family and I. We each ordered the prix fix which was very reasonably priced considering the quality and portion you receive with the courses. The timing of each course as well was perfect, we had a great dining experience and never felt rushed. And the food was so, so good. This is a must try in Paris. read more

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After a long day of site seeing and about 27k steps logged we wanted someplace close to our hotel for dinner and Les Bougresses fit the bill. Very nice rustic interior and two guys taking orders and serving in a very informal. The meals were delicious, but the starters stood out as amazing. The beef carpaccio was melt in your mouth outstanding and the prosciutto with provolone tomatoes and basil was presented as a loaf or terrine. That was the star on the night. Nice place quiet street. read more

Les Bougresses - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Came here for dinner one evening. We made a reservation, which was a good idea, the place filled up quickly. For starters I got the salad with goat cheese and my husband the soup. My husband got the hanger steak and I got the ravioli. The ravioli was amazing! So delish. We also got a bottle of wine with dinner, and that was good as well. Service was okay - my husband got scolded because of his napkin. It was kinda weird, but they were mad he placed his napkin on top of his plate when he was done eating. I've never been anywhere where you get chewed out for where you place your napkin, but okay! Lol. For dessert my husband got the cream brûlée and I got the cheese. Both were yummy. read more

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Quaint restaurant with great service and a shrimp ravioli that melts in your mouth. This wonderful hidden gem is a great choice! Next time I'm in Paris, I'll be coming back here. read more

Les Bougresses - Steak and shrimp ravioli - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I was there in 2019 b4 Covid. Recommended to several of my friends! Last time when I was there, ordered the steak frites & some veggies! Foods & the sauce was so great that I asked ( the sauce) for extra! They gave me without charging! Will come back for sure! read more

We were recommended this spot by a friend, so we made Les Bougresses our first stop in Paris. The food was so incredible, we regretted making it our first stop because we thought nothing could compare! The BEST thing on the menu and you MUST order is the fried goat cheese entree (appetizer). After a week in France, we concluded this was the best overall dish we were served. Les Bourgresses is a must stop restaurant in Paris, and we will return! read more

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Make sure you make a reservation!!! The food was amazing. Service was superb. Staff speaks fluent English. $28 set menus include 1 appetizer, 1 entree and 1 full size dessert. read more

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Service is awful..request for beverage, completely ignored. Ordered from a prefix menu and got no desert..requested water but got no glasses to drink from..and if you don't mind eating with dogs, this is the place to share your food with the canines..I left a tip despite being ignored and treated like shit..besides all that, this place is noisy, cramped and uncomfortable..I give it a D-.. read more

Very french and amazing food. I got a fish tartare for the starter it was delicious. The service was friendly, quick and overall extremely good. I am a very happy man now. read more

If you are in Le Marais, and looking for a great, reasonably priced meal, this is your place! We were a family of five (with three young children), and Les Bougresses was perfect for us for a wonderful dinner. A truly great find with outstanding service, wonderful wine, and very good food at reasonable prices (and great for kids). Les Bougresses is a small french restaurant in the heart of Le Marais...it has a warm atmosphere and the waiter was really nice and welcoming. They have a great 25€ menu which consists of an entrée, a main plate and a dessert. In particular, the lentils, the pasta and the salmon were excellent. The meat was just average as was the tart, though the creme brulee was excellent. A good 4-star experience, and a great value for the price. read more

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A staple restaurant in Le Marais. it's quaint, friendly, and the service is spectacular. On a Tuesday night for a party of 2, we did not make a reservation and we were seated immediately, however the restaurant was relatively full at 8:30 PM. - We ordered a delicious 50 cL bottle of red wine for about 14 euros. - I had the mozzarella jambon dish - it could quite possibly be the last meal i'd like to eat on earth if i had the choice. - I also ordered the hen for my main course. it was again one of the most delicious, yet rich dishes i've ever had. the meat was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful. - Lastly, and most importantly, my dad and I each ordered the chocolate cake dessert with raspberry sauce and ice cream. ooooohhhhweeeeee. it was the most decadent, enjoyable, warm, cold, ooey, gooey experience i've had. They really know how to make those. It's a must have when dining here. read more

Les Bougresses - Chocolate molten cake with raspberry and ice cream - French Near Me - Paris, 75

A must. If I was to recommend a place in Paris, this would be it! Flavor is phenomenal and price is reasonable. I'd come back to Paris just to eat here again read more

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When we walked up to Les Bourgresses, a waiter immediately anticipated our arrival and opened the door for us. He seated us at the window brought us our menus as well as an amuse bouche of a cold lobster bisque garnished with olive oil. Nothing notable about the bisque except that it tasted lovely and the left me wanting more. We ordered appetizers first. I was not disappointed by the mushroom ravioli in a lemongrass chicken broth. The presentation was minimal, but still interesting to look at, as it was topped with a foam of the broth. My mom ordered the octopus carpaccio with a citrus grapefruit dressing of sorts. The cook on the octopus was excellent, however the flavor was somewhat lacking in the citrus we were expecting. Finally, my stepdad ordered the texture of tomato, which was the most creative concept. A cold tomato soup with a soft cooked tomato and a crispy tomato skin. The flavor was good, and the intended texture variants were definitely there. Next were the entrees. My mom and I both ordered the tuna and risotto with peas. The cook on the tuna was absolutely perfect. The risotto was creamy and filled with peas as well as zucchini which provided a needed crunch to the otherwise soft meal. My stepdad ordered the duck and cumin carrots and seemed to enjoy it. With our entree we were provided some roast potatoes for the table. They were cooked well and seasoned minimally and seemed rather unnecessary. Dessert was like heaven on earth. I ordered the creme brulee, and although simple, it was exactly how it should be. My mom and stepdad ordered a chocolate molten cake with a caramel foam and chai tea ice cream. Flavors you wouldn't expect to necessarily work together, but definitely do. Our service was exceptional and after noticing my family's bickering over the small chocolates that came with the coffee, he brought us four more. The food was for the most part fantastic, and the service was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Absolutely one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in, in my life The food was authentic French and I could eat the entire menu all day everyday This is why I'm giving it 5 stars despite our waiter ( bearded guy who might also be a manager) being an utter and complete jerkoff read more

My Paris guidebook recommended Les Bougresses, one of the restaurants near Place du Marche Ste. Catherine - a small, romantic square off Rue St. Antoine in Marais. It was one of the best meals of our trip. We loved the oysters and onion soup for the first course, and the cheese ravioli was so rich and flavorful. The fish, over ratatouille, was fresh (but could have benefited from a bit more seasoning). My husband loved the pain perdu, aka French toast, as dessert. We were the first guests of the night, and the place soon filled up with both locals and tourists. The staff was friendly and attentive. Put this restaurant on your list! read more

We decided to dine at Les Bougresses after doing some extensive research on authentic French cuisine in Paris. Hidden, in some alley way, it does seem to be away from the tourist crowd and a spot for the locals although with the internet these days there is nothing a tourist can't find. The restaurant was rustic with its stone walls. It was warm and inviting and had a candlelit romantic atmosphere. Service was impeccable. As there was no English menu, the waitress was more than happy to translate the whole menu to us in English. With their help we were able to choose the following dishes from their a la carte menu. Starters: Oeufs en Meurette Raclette Savoyarde (in the mains section but we were greedy and ordered it as a starter) Mains Filet mignon Entrecôte poêlée (300g) The Oeufs en Meurette was a lovely dish of two poached eggs in a red wine sauce. The eggs were at its finest with its deep orange yolk and the sauce itself had many notes of flavour and seasoned well. We used the lovely complimentary bread to mop it up clean. The raclette savoyarde was a bowl of melted raclette cheese. It was beautiful, thick, smooth and very rich. Luckily we order it as a starter as for a main I would have expected more than one potato sliced in half for dipping. The accompanied salad was very refreshing, served with a simple dressing with vinegar notes that helped lighten the heaviness of the cheese. The cured meat was sliced thinly, full of flavour and perfect in saltiness. A great dish overall. My main, of fillet mignon, was slightly disappointing. The pork was quite dry and rough on the tongue although it was saved by the lovely generous gravy and wet creamy mash. The flavours were superb but for the price, and the pork being the main deal, we did expect more. For our other main we ordered the entrecôte, a 300g steak served with potato gratin and a side of fatty bone marrow. It was a very juicy cut of meat, tougher than usual but cooked perfect medium rare as requested. I would have liked more seasoning on the steak but together with the creamy potato gratin and portion of bone marrow, the dish was still a delight after mixing all the flavours and textures together. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Les Bougresses but it was not as enticing or memorable as we hoped it would be. There were a few too many improvements that could have been made here and there which could have been the reason. However I do agree it is a great place to discover a more in depth insight to French cuisine and not just the usual duck confit or boeuf bourguignon. Service definitely helps the place succeed and their creative dishes and flavours will have people returning. read more

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Excellent, excellent food. Unbeatable value especially for the price. The duck and steak with bone marrow were delish. The chocolate cake, cheeses and creme brûlée were so good! And the service.... Wow! I this place! Our family went there for a birthday celebration. We told the waiter about it and BAMM! Lights go out, birthday music comes on and the Roman candle comes out, lit like the 4th of July! What a surprise. Everyone was clapping and smiling. We were all so thrilled. These guys are the best... Make reservations - the hotel can do it for you. It's a cozy place; hence the personalized service. read more

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On our first night in Paris, we had dinner here. We were a group of 4 without a reservation and it was a Sunday. We showed up at 7 pm (this is early) and were able to get a table. The restaurant is small and was completely full at about 8:30 pm (most people seemed to have reservations). We were hungry after our flight and the prix fix menu (choose an app, entrée, and dessert - there were plenty of options for each) was incredibly filling and everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend the foie gras appetizer (add a supplement to the menu price), the brie salad appetizer (I don't remember the name), duck confit, fish of the day main course, apple tatin with crème fraiche (so, so good), and crème brulee. We also enjoyed the house red wine. The only item that wasn't a stand out was the steak. I am usually very hesitant to take Yelp and TripAdvisor recommendations for restaurants in Europe (usually they are tourist traps and very disappointing), but I'm so glad I gave this one a shot. Les Bourgresses is cozy but not pretentious, the waitress was attentive and kind (they speak some English), it was full of both tourists and locals, and the food was amazing. read more

We asked our Sandeman tour guide about some suggestions for lunch and he suggested this place. We ate here on an early Sunday afternoon and we were so glad that we went there! This setting was a picturesque setting of a Parisian restaurant tucked away on a not-so-busy street. The staff was awesome and food was even more awesome. We had a cheese plate appetizer, then I had the beef and my wife had the pasta. All were superb!! Portions were very good also. A must if you're looking for an authentic Parisian experience! read more

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What a delicious meal! My wife and I were in the neighborhood and decided to stop in without a reservation. We were seated promptly, had a fantastic three course meal, and enjoyed the wonderful ambience and service. read more

Here we ended up by chance. And what I 'm happy for it! small cozy place with a French atmosphere. superb dining. real home feel with fantastic owners. You need to come here! read more

Les Bougresses - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This was the best meal I had not just in Paris, but in Europe. We started with the avocado appetizer. It was presented beautifully and was delicious. It had bits of strawberry and shrimp in it, and it was enough for two people. Then for the meal we both ordered chicken with shrimp and mashed potatoes. Absolutely amazing. Not to mention the staff was incredible. The menu was all in French and the waiter was more than happy to translate the menu for us into English. He was energetic and a great server. read more

Three course menu for €25?! It's true and it's delicious. The night I went with my family there was just one front of the house person (owner possibly) and two chefs. We studied up on various food items and French names prior to our visit to Paris but we weren't quite sure of a few and the waiter/owner was more than kind to walk us through each and provide his recommendations. This brought the review to 5 stars. This was not a tourist place. We found ourselves dining amongst locals and other food savvy visitors. You can definitely have some hit and miss dining experiences in Paris when you consider quality and service. This was a hit. Each course was great and if kiwi soup is an option for dessert, GET IT! read more

The best crew. We couldn't make our reservation on time. Came in about 30 minutes late and they still took us. We requested a candle for the creme brûlée for my daughter since it was her 16th birthday. The dessert came out with a Roman candle like it was 4th of July! Our daughter was so happy. read more

Les Bougresses - Roman candle for her birthday! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I went there two nights ago, it was a great find! A small french restaurant in Le Marais, it has a warm atmosphere and the waiter was really nice and welcoming with us The dishes are great and we chose the 25€ menu which consists of an entrée, a main plat and a dessert. The choice was great (fish, meat and ravioli) and everything we ate was superb. Great quality for price, we will come back! read more

Outstanding restaurant and their 25euros menu is to die for. Service is excellent, waiters/owners are very nice. Been there about 5 times and always very pleased. read more

This is a English/French speaking restaurant with excellent food and customer service! Wait times were a little on the longer side, but the cute and cozy atmosphere brings all together. This place is a must go, if your looking for quality meal for low prices! The only reason I don't give this place a 5, is because no place is perfect! read more

Delicious food, delightfully quaint ambience, wonderful service. Recommend by a friend, who lives in Paris we were excited to try. My son and husband are vegetarian, our server pointed out options for them. They had gazpacho and ravioli served with a cream chive sauce. They raved about both. I had a green salad served with a slice of bread and slightly browned cheese on top and beautifully cook salmon under a bed of sautéed vegetables. Perfection. Dessert had to include Creme Brûlée (the best we've ever had) and a delicious crepe drizzled in chocolate and filled with ice cream. Highly recommend this charming place. My 14 year old son wants to come back tomorrow. read more

The food here was delicious, and the service excellent. The owner was so friendly and hospitable. I had the entree du hour which was ham and leek in a cream sauce and it was amazing, I could have eaten that as my whole meal. We also had a duck dish with mashed potatoes. For dessert I had a pear tarte with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce and my husband had the creme brûlée, both which made us want to lick our plates. The prices are reasonable and it felt like a nice neighborhood restaurant in the middle of the Marais. read more

Fast place in and out but won't forget it because the food was so delish! Omg I'll be thinking about the plates I had here forever. The prices aren't bad either considering read more

I had a wonderful dinner here the other evening. The best mussels I've ever had. The staff was friendly and spoke English.

We were in the neighborhood for one week. We ate at this small French restaurant twice. This is a legitimate five star rating. The atmosphere is intimate and warm. The service is excellent. The food is outstanding and the prix fix for 26 Euros is a good value. Can't miss. read more

I came here because I had just arrived in Paris and 8 just wanted to have some French food without facing rude or impatient staff. Once I arrived at the place, I saw some Americans coming out of the restaurant saying how much the service was friendly . It's really incredible how the two servers managed all the patrons and kept a smiling face. You feel truly welcomed there. And yeah, the food is Amazing! It can get a little loud, however, since it's a tiny place. I would have spent more time there if I were able to talk to my friend , but I could mostly hear the other tables. read more

Went to this restaurant based upon the positive reviews online and we were not disappointed. The food and service was amazing. Definitely recommend. read more

What a wonderful meal and proprietor! After a lovely afternoon in the Musee Orsay but a transportation nightmare meeting our friend in the Marais, we stumbled upon this, just off the lovely Place des Vosges. Having no reservation they initially said no but the nice gentleman offered to make it work and are we super grateful that he did. He guided us through the menu and we loved every bite. The escargot were the best ever! From appetizer to dessert, wine and our conversation with the owner, we savored every bite and enjoyed every moment despite being exhausted from the trek over from the museum on a hot day. I'd happily return with a reservation next time. :-) Thanks for a perfect meal. read more

Great service! The waiter explained the menu to us and was very attentive. The food was delicious! My cousin and I did the 3 entrees for €25. I had some really fresh Greek Salad & the shrimp fritters were amazing! We enjoyed our time there immensely! read more

Les Bougresses - Greek salad - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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