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Les Enfants Rouges

4.2 (47 reviews)
PriceyFrench
Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Gabrielle G.

Unique dishes boasting an authentic French and Japanese flair Intimate and relaxed ambiance Kind and accommodating staff that made great recommendations

Sea bream sashimi avec des herbes mixtes & delicieuses
Tiffany C.

This place is much more than good from the standpoint of how special the cuisine is. The food is sublime, but the space lacks charm and the wait staff host with Japanese courtesy, mixed with a rushing that belies other places that offer la belle vie de Paris.

Lynne T.

Highly recommend! We made a reservation for a Friday night and the place was packed. The food came out in a timely manner and was so delicious! The pigeon was one of the best we've had in Paris. Great for date night or a night out with friends, but if you're looking for a quiet place with privacy, I'd probably look elsewhere.

Foie gras

This restaurant is a hidden spot that is such a delight to find. It is Japanese-influenced French food with charming bilingual wait staff (French and Japanese). The wine list is interesting with some sake based cocktails and French rice wine. The "assemblage" was a perfect accompaniment to the foie gras starter. Onion mousse amuse bouche, "chirashi" first course, light tempura white fish for main and amazing cherry dish for dessert. I would certainly go back!!

Nancy S.

We are here back in September but I forget then to post a review. We tried to get in one night for dinner but did not have a reservation so were not able. The waitress graciously sent us to another nearby place she recommended that was great. But we still wanted to try Les Enfants Rouges as it had great reviews. We called and made a reservation for lunch the following day and when we arrived, the waitress recognized us and seemed sincerely glad we made it back, with a reservation, and seated us. She, and another waitress, were so attentive and helpful and helped us to read the menu (neither of us speak much French). We were so happy with our meals -- they were excellent. It was one of the best meals we've had in Paris, both because of the food and the exceptional service.

Amuse bouche with anchovies and black olives
Lynn C.

The food here tries very hard to be innovative as it mixes some japanese cooking ingredient cooking style with the french but the result is not all that exciting. We came here on a Saturday night with reservations and was seated in a pretty dingy looking environment. Just as the decor, the drinks offering is pretty bare bones as well. A lot of wine selections and some aperitif - nothing else. We opted for two glasses of wine and then the 39 EUR menu that comes with a starter, main, and dessert. The lightly seared daurade sashimi starter would have it been okay if it wasn't on top of raw brussel sprouts were lemoney flavour. I got a rabbit soup that tasted pretty asian with asian nuts and fruits but no rabbit that can be seen. For mains, my compte of pork seemed like it was full of root vegetables my mom couldn't use and chopped it all up in pot, which would have been fine if it didn't have mussels and sea foam on it. Pork and sea foam = weird. And then I was given a bowl of potatoes puree for that dish. I think the only missing weird side that could complete this dish is a plate of of onions and seaweed. My boyfriend's calamari risotto was slightly more pleasant with the risotto stuffed in a giant calamari, but it didnt taste like anything special. For dessert, the matcha tiramisu was not tiramisu at all but some kinda we weird raspberry cake with matcha ice cream. And we got a sponge cake that was drenched in sugar and rum. The service is inconsistent as well, with the servers constantly coming to take away your plate before you are done. People are nice, but I didn't walk away feeling like having had a pleasant experience.

Marinated salmon (app)
Nico D.

This is 4.5 stars. Good value at Eu 38 for a great three-course dinner. In both the front of the house and the kitchen staff are Japanese. This is part of the new trend of top-notch "bistronomie" (casual chic) restaurants launched in Paris by foreigners who show the French guys how it's done properly. French restaurant owners and chefs better start paying attention fast, and stop serving canned food. Decor is bare but not a turn-off. Service was congenial and caring, but became slow and a bit frazzled when the place was in full swing. All our dishes were excellent: the marinated salmon app was great, the black pudding was well executed but my wife expected it would be a hot spicy black pudding in the style of the Caribbean, so she was disappointed by this cold version, but there was nothing wrong with the recipe. My pork was juicy and tender, and the mushrooms were fresh and flavorful. Too bad the dish was so small for a main. My wife's duckling was bursting with flavor, and a bit more hearty. And then there was the bread... Oh, sweet Jesus, the bread... I would come back tomorrow for that bread. Thick slices of ultra-fresh hearty wholewheat sourdough bread. Unbelievable. The wine selection was good, with a couple of very nice wines by the glass. The only negative was the dessert list: small choice, and not exciting. It seems that the rum-soaked "baba" cake is their signature dish, and you have to order it at the beginning of the meal. We did not, because we wanted to try the chocolate "moelleux", but it turned out to be misleading. This was a cold flourless chocolate ganache. It was well executed and it came with a raspberry sorbet, which provided the necessary acidity to cut through the fat of the ganache. Overall, the dish was balanced and worked, but it's not a moelleux (= moist cake, possibly melting in the middle), and we would not have ordered it had we known what it was. The place was packed and they turned down a few passerby visitors. This restaurant opened 6 months ago and is still under most people's radar, but it will become a very hard-to-get joint by the end of the Summer. Book in advance.

Kristy A.

Delightful restaurant! You do have to look for it. It is not in Market des enfants rouges. Well worth the extra walk away from market. I highly recommend reservations. I got the last spot at the bar. They turned people away. Owner's wife speaks English well enough to explain dishes. I read some french but it made it so easy to order. I had cold asparagus soup--it was scrumptious and flavorful. The beef dish -see picture--fell apart because it was so well done. The flavors blend perfectly to create a truly enjoyable meal. The dessert was sweet and tangy--chocolate mousse topped with lemon meringue and flaky crust creates a crunch to the smooth textures of the mousse and meringue. Highly recommend!

This is the only thing on their wall in the restaurant.  Simple and fitting.
Marta N.

Damn, I wanted to be the first to review this place. We had caught wind of it from a food critic in Paris that we met at L'Avant Comptoir. He said this was the up and coming place to eat in Paris right at that moment. We took his word for it, and went for Midi (lunch). A brief history on the name and it's owner- Les Enfants Rouge translated means Market of the Red Children. Red is the color of charity, and it takes it's meaning from children who were cared for from a nearby orphanage. To find this restaurant is slightly tricky. There is a market that shares the same name market in French is "Marche", so if you google to find the address of the restaurant, take care to note that. The chef that opened this restaurant is Dai Shinozuka. He used to work for chef Yves Camdeborde at L' Comptoir Relais. (which is the restaurant attached to L'Avant Comptoir .owned by the same people, as L'Avant Comptoir, which is a different setting next door). Chef Camdeborde was very supportive in Shinozuka's opening his own place, he is considering an exceptional Chef (Think Jiro Dreams of Sushi, only in french cuisine). The food was presented as such- Plat, Entrée, Dessert (Menu) Ran around 35 Euro, and was exceptional. I will post pictures later. Everything was a work of art, and an explosion of tastes. The restaurant itself is very small, holding about 20 people comfortably, but it makes for an intimate setting that you can tell is family owned and run. His wife is even there to greet you at the door, and helps to serve tables. As far as the food goes, you get the feeling that Dai's hands have made every course you are biting into. Beautiful, elegant and awesome. The next time we are in Paris, we will go for dinner. I would hurry and book it soon, the word isn't out yet, and when it spreads, it will be tough to get a table. In the words of the food critic we met "Years from now, when people are talking about when this restaurant opened and they will be, you can say you were there when it all began, and you will not want to miss that opportunity". He was right. Some tips- To save on your bill go for the wine offered by the carafe. Runs about 14 euros for 100ml.

Wild boar pâté
David J.

This place was great. 5 days in Paris, and ate a lot of good food, but this was the highlight. We went here for lunch on the last day. Seasonal menu, interesting drinks (pear cider from Normandy, a Loire Valley beer). The highlight of the meal was a rabbit parmentier, with celery root purée instead of potatoes, and with a cocoa bean sauce. Amazing. A great starter of sea bass sashimi, a wild boar pâté with pickled veggies, not just cornichons--a nice attention to detail. Delicious.

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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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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

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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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Assiette de saumon fumé

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1.8 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!

Maybe my timing was off? I didn't enjoy dining here as much as I hoped…read more I reserved and had New Year's Eve dinner at Chez Ferdinand Christine. I could only get the 8:30pm seating. When I arrived, there was a rustic table in the entry room where I was seated. I ordered an entrée of mini mushroom raviolis in truffle sauce, a plat of scallops over orzo which had chorizo chunks and a dessert of frozen Grand Marnier soufflé. The portions were generous. I enjoyed the mini mushroom raviolis and delicious Grand Marnier soufflé. The plat was somewhat odd because the chorizo chunks were really strong flavored which overpowered the scallops. I ate one chorizo chunk and pushed the rest aside. The scallops were cooked perfectly but not seasoned. The service was gruff/quite brief with dishes dropped by assistants. My biggest complaint was the stressful ambiance during the meal. It was freezing outside. The door constantly opened and new patrons came in hovering over diners in my room. Luckily I was not closer to the door and didn't have anyone over me. For ~170 Euros, the food was good but the experience was not.

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

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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.

I was there in 2021 and the food was very good, though the salad stuff on the main course was…read moresuperfluous, if they still serve that way. However, the eggs cocotte with foie gras was divine! This fall (2026), I shall return to Paris and that dish is on my hit list for sure. In fact, I may order 2! Service was very personable. Small place but the largest table had 6 locals who livened up the joint. Americans planning to be in Paris Sept 28-30 hit me up we'll meet for din din. Zig

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