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    Les Chouettes

    3.5 (55 reviews)
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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Brittany F.

    Had a lunch here on a cozy Sunday in Paris. Finding a great place to dine on a Sunday can be a bit of a challenge in Paris on a Sunday, as half the restaurants in the city are closed, so this was a great pick! The space is stunning and has a great energy. It's lively and relaxed at the same time with a huge skylight and tons of natural light pouring in. The menu was not huge but had a nice selection of fish and meat dishes. We ordered a started to share and two mains. Service was painfully slow. The macaroni gratin was fantastic to start and really unique with mushrooms. The salmon entree was ok and artfully presented and pork was dry and on a bed of salty beans with prosciutto. Paris Brest for dessert was sublime. Even though service suffered I would return as I loved the atmosphere and the food was decent.

    Good wine
    Ren O.

    I feel bad giving "Les Chouettes" only 3 stars. Our party of 4 recently had dinner there. The venue is absolutely stunning, made up of 3 different levels. Not sure if we got unlucky, but both the food and the service left a sour taste in our mouths. -1 appetizer was brought twice to our table -I ordered the steak filet, which was perfectly cooked but had no taste -they did not have any meat cutting knife -a friend ordered the lamb dish, it was barely warm when it got to our table so we had to send it back On the plus side, we ordered a good bottle of wine (Chateau du Plessis 2007) and it was reasonably priced. Our waiter was friendly, perhaps too friendly as he used French slang words a lot.

    The pretty interior decoration - really the only reason to go here
    Michelle S.

    Lovely decor, horrible maitre d', mediocre drink options- that's how I would sum up this place. We went in for some drinks late afternoon, around 5:30 on a Sunday. The manager there told us it was "complet" and told us to sit at the bar. Mind you, there were only like 5 people downstairs and just a few people upstairs (it was pretty obvious the place was less than half-full!!!) We asked if we could sit upstairs (and no, we didn't speak English but in fluent French (well, my companion did)) so I don't think it was even the sort of obnoxious service you get for "looking like tourists.") He kept saying it was fully booked for dinner (starting around 20:00). We told him it is 17:30 now and we are just going to have drinks and will not stay till dinner time. But still no. The seating at the bar wouldn't have been so bad if it weren't for all the stuff that was piled on top there. I was ready to just give up and sit there, but really, there wasn't even room to place my handbag on the counter top! And there were some dusty pieces of god knows what. After seeing me pushing around some stuff there just so I could sit, the manager finally relented and let us up to the third floor (or in French, the second floor). The waitress up there was actually quite friendly but by then we were not in a good mood from all the hassling we had to do downstairs. What's more is that there are not many wine options or tea options (I had a quick look at the food menu and it didn't look all that appealing either.) honestly, I don't understand what the big fuss about this place is. Yes, it's pretty with its Eiffel style and some impressive tiles (I think the only good thing I got out of the experience was a nice pic of my feet and the tiles), but putting up with horrible service (horrible even by Paris standards) and mediocre food and drink options just ruined everything. There are many other pretty places in Paris that don't come with a side of bad service. Will not be back.

    True blue French cuisine. Gourmet app.
    Manali M.

    Beautiful ambience right in the middle of the Marais. Met a friend here after many years. Had wine at the upstairs bar with a couple of appetizers. Great place for people watching and also for quick service!

    Claire K.

    Great decor, disappointing food and service. The menus were off, the one in English different from the one in French. The 2 menus had different prices for the same items. It took the server three tries to finally give us the correct menus. Then the food when it finally came: The parsnip soup was tasty but served lukewarm. The tiger prawns were served so lightly grilled that the interiors were raw and had to be sent back. We were seated near the bar which was a focal point of the room. Unfortunately the barmaid seemed tense and was banging things around. The manager was in the house but the service details were unfortunately not under control.

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    4 months ago

    Great food, drinks and the best ambiance. Enjoy the best of Paris. The service was fantastic.

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    Nice food, fantastic place and very professional waiters.

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

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 kmChâtelet/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!

    This place was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(561 reviews)
    1.9 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most…read morecomforting and delicious food that I enjoyed in Paris. On the other hand, it made me realize that my mother was a terrible cook. Bistro des Augustins is a small, cozy venue offering both indoor seating and terrace seating near Pont Neuf. It serves a small number of curated dishes, including a wonderfully traditional Bistro Gratin in a homey ceramic dish served piping hot with a brown crispy cheesy top, herbs, spices and chicken. You can also get it with salmon. My brothers and I only saw my mother use our gas range to light her cigarettes, sanitize needles to remove our splinters, and make s'mores during the summer months when she couldn't muster the energy to take us 'outside camping.' I mean, all she had to do was borrow a cookbook, which I'm sure were readily available from maybe a neighbor or in any local bookstore or the public library. How hard is that? I was the only kid who brought a can of tuna and his own monogrammed can opener to school every day. Every day. And mom convinced me that the tuna holster she got me for my birthday was cool and hip. I was a naive mercury-filled fool, although I did become a very fast runner in junior high school because of the tuna holster. The interior décor of Bistro des Augustins is informal and vintage bistro style - wooden tables, traditional chalkboard menus, and soft lighting - creating a relaxed and comfy ambiance. My eyes have been opened to what's possible. Thank you Bistro des Augustins for expanding my culinary horizons. Five stars.

    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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    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(703 reviews)
    0.9 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
    €€

    My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

    I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(296 reviews)
    2.1 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    Food is awesome, love their signature beef dish, too bad our stomach is too small, food is very…read moregood, service is good too ~ love this place!

    May 2026. Popular with tourists. Charming stone wall interiors that is very lively when fully…read moreoccupied. We sat in the back (not the very back), but the front area looks very cozy --mostly reserved for French speakers, it appeared. We ate here twice in one week. Once on our own, and once with friends visiting Paris the same week as us. Two VERY different experiences. The first experience was lovely, friendly, and absolutely delicious. 4.5 stars. Simple classic French cuisine. We shared the mini raviolis stuffed with mushroom and a foie gras sauce. Wow. And shared their famous beef bourguignon. The tender beef, the sauce! I love the way they plate it too. Delicious. And a bottle of Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil (Loire Valley). The second visit (3 star) was very different from the first visit. Less friendly, borderline rude, took a long while for table service even though it was not busy, rolled their eyes about us sharing and at our wine bottle selection. We didn't feel welcomed. Food remains good, but not outstanding. Roll of the dice on service. I'd say if you're in the area and you don't have to wait it'd be worthwhile, otherwise seek a less touristy spot.

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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.

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