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Les Chouettes

3.5 (55 reviews)
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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.

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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.

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

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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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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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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.

Expected to get a very, I dunno, Parisian experience so to speak. After eating at random…read morepatisseries, boulangeries and the gimmicky dinner at Moulin Rouge, it was nice to have a just regular meal at a French Bistro. It was a cute little spot with plenty of seating and a small bar right up front. The problem was that it's so cramped in there. They fully pack that place pretty tight in there. While they take walk-ins, they were so busy that had we not had a reservations we likely wouldn't have gotten a table in a reasonable timeframe. I think we waited about 15-20 minutes outside until our table was ready. As for service, while they weren't exactly rude, they for sure weren't exactly friendly either. This was also a spot that didn't cater too much to tourists by having English on the menu. I don't fault them for that though, it's their country. I would recommend having a translator app at the ready though with French downloaded. As for the food it was a bit of a letdown for me. We had a number of items to share with each other. Without having reliable signal in Paris, it was hard to use the translator app so I'll do my best with the foods. We ordered a ratatouille (don't think it was a traditional one though), a shrimp dish, white sauce pasta, escargot, duck breast and the chocolate mousse. The ratatouille was OK but was just like a roughly chopped cooked vegetable dish. The shrimp dish was fine as well but nothing standoutish. Our favorite dish was my friend's white sauce pasta; it was flavorful, rich and decadent but somehow not overpowering. The escargot, as expected was not good for me, but "When in Rome" (or Paris haha). It was just a weird chewy Thing that just tasted like oil and garlic with whatever herbs they used. I especially was off put by the little grains of sand or broken shell that was a part of each bite. The duck breast was a little bland if not for the sauce and it was also a tad tough as well. I will say the chocolate mousse was super rich and sweet; I couldn't eat that whole order by myself but it's nice to share for a little end of meal treat.

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Montmartre, 18ème

This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

While walking around Montmartre we stumbled upon this cafe as it was the only place that had a…read moretable free. We really lucked out. This was one of the best meals we had in Paris. Like others have said, it's super small inside, so you'll get to know your neighbors really well. But your attention will be more focused on the food they bring out. I had the lamb with thyme sauce and my wife had the confit duck leg. Don't be afraid to pick the sauce of the day over the regular honey sauce. The sauce of the day on the day we went was a blackberry sauce which was crazy good. With a bottle of wine at 24 euros and both entrees under 20 euros, you couldn't really beat a meal of that quality in many places around Paris for that price. It was only after I ate at Le Potager did I see it had a bunch of great reviews on Yelp. It's definitely earned all those stars.

Les Chouettes - french - Updated May 2026

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