My fiancé and I had dinner reservations to celebrate my birthday. This restaurant was absolutely wonderful and the food was delicious. The staff took our coats right when we walked in. I think the manager is the tall man with a shaved, he was very welcoming and he has trained the staff extremely well. It was a four course dinner with an optional wine pairing. The wine was so great we bought a bottle to take home. When we come back to Paris we're definitely coming back! read more

A great experience! Excellent food and wine and friendly service. Our meal consisted of a delicious broccoli soup, pork shoulder, fromage bleu, and a mango panna cotta. The pork was served with a polenta that I would have eaten much more of if I could fit it in my belly. It was so good. Choose a bottle of wine from the wall, where they are organized by region and various prices are offered. I really liked this concept and made choosing a bottle easy. The Chateauneuf-du-pape we chose was excellent. On top of it all, the restaurant is pretty and comfortable. Completely unpretentious. Can't wait to return! read more

First things first, make a reservation! So many people kept popping in to get a table, only to get turned away because it fills up really quickly, since it's a small space. There are only a handful of tables and a small bar. We snagged a reservation through our hotel concierge. Secondly, this place is an "omakase"-style restaurant. The chef cooks and serves dishes based on the ingredients he purchased that day. So it's certainly possible that you could come here several days in a row and be served entirely different courses all those days. Thirdly, it gets hot - REALLY hot, and we were even seated by the door and windows. My husband and I had to step outside multiple times because we were sweating so much from the heat of kitchen. It was so hot, it fogged up the windows, and you couldn't even see inside from outside. There's absolutely no circulation/vents whatsoever, which also caused smoke to fill the restaurant. I can't even imagine what it's like in the warmer months when it's not cool outside. These were my main gripes because we smelled from the smoke and were drenched in our own sweat. The food was delicious. We received a soup course, main dish, cheese course, and dessert, of course. The only course I didn't care for was the cheese, since they served a Roquefort, which I'm not a fan of. I don't care for bleu cheeses in general, so it was a tad disappointing that I didn't come on a night where they served Camembert. If you want wine, you can bring your own (for a corking fee) or purchase one of the many bottles that they have here from all sorts of regions and in different price ranges. Of course, you're able to take home whatever you don't finish. My husband asked for a red wine recommendation, though I don't recall what he got. I'm not much of a wine drinker myself. Service was actually pretty good, which seems to be a rare commodity in the French restaurants we visited. Refills on water were actually done in a timely manner, and we got plenty of bread. Overall, I found it to be a pleasant experience, I just hated that we had to sit in a sauna for several hours. I would definitely return if I'm in the City of Lights again. Overall: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 1/5 read more

Where to begin? Well, I guess I did not do my research well before coming to this restaurant. Visiting Latin Quarter, I was looking for something casual but swanky...and of course delicious. I was thrown off guard when I found that this place gave you a bit of a fine dining experience. However, it was a pleasant surprise. It was fine dining without the pretension of having to dress up and without tiny food. The portions were huge. Particularly, the zucchini soup (way too much even for 2 ppl). The menu changes daily. So coming in, it's a surprise what you will actually be eating. I think I scored. I came on the day when they were serving lamb. AMAZING!!!!! I really wish I could have had a 2nd order as a take away. It was so delicious. AMAZING! I did not care much for the dessert...most likely because I do not like brie. We ordered a bottle of Domaine de Montcalmes Terrasses du Larzac, a syrah-mourvedre-grenache blend. It was a very nice wine. There wasn't much space between seats but the restaurant had a local feel to it. You dress casually but the restaurant is very classically designed. You need a reservation. About 3-4 weeks out. read more

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This was so good!! It was such a fun experience. We were able to browse the wine before our food. The service was excellent and the prices for the quality and quantity were great. The atmosphere was very nice as well. Will be back next time I'm in my favorite city!! read more

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This cosy bistro is very popular so you really need to make a booking or turn up early, otherwise you risk being turned away. It's a 4 course fixed "market-style" menu (€38) with no ability to make any choices. We had a beautiful carrot soup, followed by melt in your mouth slow-cooked beef with sweet baby potatoes & carrots, then blue cheese with prune & finally a velvety mango pannacotta. The wine was a little bit expensive but good. The whole meal including wine cost €111 (for 2) which is reasonably-priced by Paris standards!! read more

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The absolute best cauliflower soup I ever had. I remember that distinctly as it was buttery, creamy and presented amazingly. First they set you up with a bowl of simply croutons, bacon pieces, and other adornments neatly place in the center of your bowl. Then they slowly pour over the creamy soup with pieces of cauliflower already in your bowl, it just is the best soup I've had. Still incredible what they were able to accomplish with just cauliflower. Les Papilles is one of the hotter tickets in town simply because Betrand is serious when it comes to dining at his restaurant. That means under no uncertain terms, if you don't have a reservation you cannot simply walk into Mordor...er...Les Papilles. We saw him turn down some tourists at the dinner hour who didn't have a rez. That said, making a reservation here is a must. I made one weeks ahead of time using the email provided on their website. He was prompt to respond and luckily we got a spot at 7:30pm. The menu here is prix fixe and you don't have any say in that matter except for possible additions but it generally is whatever is seasonal and comes out the beautiful mind of the chef. On our day we had a crispy duck dish that although I am not a fan of duck, I thought it was absolutely tender and juicy with a crisp skin that I won't soon forget. A true comfort food kind of dish and I enjoyed it all. It would be very remiss of me if I did not mention the apple panna cotta. I can't remember having a better panna cotta. Overall, this is a tucked away gem in Paris. A true authentic bistro and the menu reflects the care and precision of the chef. They also have a extensive wine list and the place is filled wall to wall with wine. Great experience, will definitely be back! Tip: call the day before to confirm your reservation read more

The meal is the same each evening for all guests ,, 4 courses ,, we had a delicious soup, chicken, cheese, desert ,, we gave them short notice that there were 2 in the group that did not eat meat and they made a spectacular Seared Ahi for them both ! read more

Les Papilles - on short notice (we called a couple hours in advance) they fixed 2 spectacular plates of seared ahi for the pescatarians in the group ! - Wine Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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Drum Roll Please.... MY ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACE & EXPERIENCE IN PARIS! Les Papilles, you ROCKED my bland AMERICAN World! After reading tons of articles and posts from local Paris Food Bloggers I decided to book dinner for my husband and I. The booking process was interesting, you are actually contacting the owner/chef of this restaurant/wine shop. Since my French...how do you say... SUCKS, I decided to email for my reservation. After a couple emails back and forth I was able to steal a table on Friday Night. This place books up fast so I would highly suggest making a reservation if you actually want to experience this wild foodie ride. There is a certain kind of restaurant that the serious foodies are in search of while dining in Paris. The setting should be quaint and charming, rather than grandiose. The food should be high quality, but not overpriced. The waiters and hostesses should welcome and enjoy their customers. There must be simple, but rich French flavors that hit the mark. Set menu dinner price of 31 Euros for starter, main course, cheese course, and dessert! If you feel like drinking (and who doesn't in PARIS) you have your choice of a wide selection of wine displayed on the wall. The chef will happily help you decide and pick out the perfect bottle. The food is OUTSTANDING and changes every night. The staff and Owner are amazing and treat you like royalty. This is the one place that I DEMAND that you visit on your trip to Paris. If you want to TRULY experience Paris and it's amazing food...then do not miss out on this! I will forever treasure my Les Papilles Experience! :) read more

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If I had only a word to describe this place I would say it is outstanding! I have to recognize that I was not sure about the place when they told me it was a "menu fixe" restaurant but... since they place was highly recommended by some friends as well as had really good reviews, I decided to give it a change. One of the best decisions I ever made. The food was simply perfect as well as the wine they suggested to me. A place I would highly recommend and, for sure, on my list of places to go the next time I am in Paris. read more

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This was an exceptional dining experience. While the space is smallish, it makes up for it with big flavor, friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. The food was perfectly prepared. We had a slow cooked roast with potatoes and carrots. There was also wonderful cauliflower soup to open. The ingredients were fresh. I wanted to return the next day. read more

a short walk from the Pantheon is one of my favorite finds in Paris. Les Papilles, a caviste-as-bistro, has fairly priced wines from all over France stacked against the walls and pretty much every free space. you're encouraged to peruse and choose over diners who i assure you will not mind a bit. or simply ask the affable owner Bertrand what goes well with that night's feast. there is a set 4 course dinner menu daily, still a steal at 33€ and never fails to please(28€ 7yrs ago in my first visit). often starts with a velouté aux legumes served in a large tureen which is nearly a meal in itself. next, a rotating plat principal of either magret de canard, poitrine du porc, côte de bœuf or carré d'agneau cooked 'a la provencale, served in a copper pot with an assortment of in-season vegetables and potatoes. this is followed by a well selected cheese plate with nuts and dried fruit, then a simple dessert. almost always packed with local residents, expats and academics from Sorbonne up the hill, Les P. has been on the radar of yankee foodists and i take satisfaction in sharing this with my near and dear. and you. read more

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It doesn't matter that the chalkboard menu is written entirely in French because you only have one option for dinner-whatever the chef is making that day. And it doesn't matter that you have only one option because that one option is going to be one of the best meals you've ever had, guaranteed. Prior to visiting Paris I found Les Papilles via TripAdvisor and was able to make my reservation by email with Bertrand, the owner. When we finally arrived I knew this place would live up to my expectations. Almost every table in the small dining area was full and it smelled wonderful! Wine bottles line the walls and you can take your pick or Bertrand can suggest one for you. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic date or an intimate dinner with friends and family. Bertrand came to our table right away to give us an explanation of the menu in English which was incredibly helpful. Our first course was a creamy cauliflower soup base that we poured over bacon and a variety of other delicious, fresh ingredients. I think other restaurants need to take a queue from Les Papilles and start serving their soup this way because it was outstanding. Our second and main course was a braised vegetable and lamb shoulder dish that was OUT OF THIS WORLD! The lamb was fall apart tender and bursting with flavor along with the vegetables. I might need to go out on a limb and say this is the best lamb I've ever eaten. Absolutely delicious. Our 3rd course was a cheese course and we had a wedge of bleu cheese with a poached date. I don't really even like bleu cheese but I liked this dish! The 4th and final course was a panna cotta with strawberry topping, a delicious and perfect way to end the meal. We were completely stuffed and very satisfied. I think 35€/person is a steal for this prix fixe meal and I would absolutely return to Les Papilles if I was visiting Paris again. Until then I'll be dreaming about that lamb... read more

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This is the first review I am torn about: on one hand I want to give the place the 5 stars it deserves, on the other hand I want to keep this place a secret to avoid the crowds. Les Papilles was one of the best meals we had during our trip in Paris. It was a meal that we were fortunate enough to have enjoyed...see I had called and made a reservation 2 weeks before and the owner said to call back the day of to confirm...well the "vacation-mode" me was turned on and I of course forgot to call the day of. Fortunately our reservation was at 7:30pm and a 7pm reservation didn't show up. So folks...lesson learned here...be sure to confirm your reservation the day of! The menu changes daily, we had the cauliflower soup, beef roast, blue cheese, and speculoo pana cotta all for 35 Euros! -Cauliflower soup was amazing, silky smooth finish but served with croutons and other veggies...it was an awesome starter! -Beef roast was served rustically in a copper pot with veggies, beautiful presentation and delicious. -Blue cheese with balsamic and fig was creamy, tangy, and sweet. Local French cheese, delish of course! -Speculoo pana cotta topped with crumbled speculoo was OMG so good I was licking the glass. Les Papilles is a wine shop so of course they served delicious wines, wines by the glass are also available. The owner was super friendly and made sure we enjoyed our meal, which we did! Delicious, rustic, home-style food served @ a wine bar. We need one of these in CA! read more

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Where do I even begin. As our second day in Paris as well as Thanksgiving, my fiancé and I were ready to stuff our faces with the finest of French foods. And this place definitely delivered. We came in a bit after lunch around 1pm without a reservation and we're lucky to be seated at a table not immediately next to another table. We ordered the 4 course menu du jour because why the hell not. Our waiter gave us very illustrative descriptions of all the courses, and in English too. He also recommended a nice bottle of chardonnay from the Burgundy region to accompany our meal, we kindly obliged. First course - cauliflower soup. Bowls came prepped with little crostinis soaked in butter, bacon, creme fraiche, and some herbs. We ladled in the soup from the pot we were given and dined like gods. Take my advice, even if you don't order the menu, get the cauliflower soup. It's smokey, creamy, everything you could ever want I'm a soup. Second course - chicken (breast, wings, drumsticks) with pasta in a creamy pesto sauce. This dish was so simple but oh so good. There were also a few roasted cloves of garlic lingering in the dish, which made for some nice surprise bites. If you like garlic get this dish. Third course - camembert cheese with chives, apple jam, and sprinkling of red pepper flakes. Light, simple, perfect pairings. Fourth course - Panna cotta with crumbled cookies on top. Divine is all I have to say. Super simple but a nice finish to our meal. Les papilles you gave a great show. And with 2 chefs in one tiny kitchen, I don't know how you guys do it. But it works. Thank you, we'll be back! read more

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When someone raves and raves about a restaurant, if you're anything like me, you start feeling a little skeptical. Can it really, possibly, be as good as they're saying? No. Almost never. Unless your friend is talking about Les Papilles. I first read about this charming bistro online . . . along with about a thousand other charming bistros. What made it stand out was when a friend recommended it personally: "You HAVE to go here while you're in Paris," he insisted. I was nervous about the fact that the menu was pre-determined (I'm fairly picky about meat dishes) but I called to make reservations anyway. This was not as easy as it sounds; between planned trips (we were leading a travel study group) and nights when the restaurant was either booked solid or closed, there was just one Tuesday that would work. I made the reservation by phone and had to call to confirm it that morning. That evening was rainy, and after trying and failing to get a cab from the Metro station, we ended up walking (running, really) nearly a mile, making us about 20 minutes late. We arrived disheveled, overheated and rumpled in body and spirit. But the moment we walked inside, everything shifted. We were welcomed warmly without a trace of impatience; shown our seats and given a moment to collect ourselves; and given an introduction by the owner about the menu and wine options. After about three minutes of gawking at the shelves, he returned to offer a suggestion, which we gladly took. The velvety, fruity Beaujolais he prescribed was perfect. And now, the food. Can I just say that I regretted every bite of bread and cheese I'd had at the hotel mid-afternoon in an effort to stave off hunger? I wished for an entirely new stomach with every course. First came a creamy green-bean soup with garnishes of fresh radishes, peas, croutons and basil oil. Then a filet mignon of roasted pork, swimming in a demi-glace with pine nuts, dried tomatoes, roasted shallots and wine, served alongside a creamy Parmesan-herb polenta. Brie cheese with hot pepper and homemade applesauce. And a panna cotta with raspberry coulis that was one of the most perfect custards I've ever dug into. Every bite was heaven. I ran out of superlatives halfway through the main course and settled for a teary, appreciative nod each time the waiter came to check on us. Here's the really amazing part. We were the last table of the evening to be seated; due to the soccer game that evening (France lost to Sweden) there were a lot of empty tables, and soon we were the only diners left. I felt horrible about this, but the servers assured me it was their pleasure to serve us and even joked about having reserved the restaurant just for us. We chatted with them off and on as we ate and they tidied up, but the atmosphere was so relaxed, so comfortable, that I didn't feel a bit of awkwardness on our end or resentment on theirs. If only I could bottle that je ne sais quoi and release it in some of the dining rooms in my hometown, where I'd felt rushed and pressured to eat and run so the staff could do the same! The bill for those few hours of heaven was just under 100 Euros: the four-course menu was an astonishing 33 Euros per person, roughly the same amount I paid for a glass of champagne and dish of ice cream at a posh cafe the next afternoon (and believe me, the irony was not lost on me!) You can pay a lot more for a great meal in Paris, but it won't get any greater than this. This amazing meal was nearly a month ago, and I can still recall the details of every single course from memory; in fact, I waited so long to write it because I wanted my 100th review to be special, and I can't think of a meal I've enjoyed more. Ever. And I will echo my friend's words to any of you who are planning a trip across the pond: GO. You must. And I won't even insist on a shout-out when you write a glowing review of your own. read more

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This was a divine, heavenly meal that I still dream about now back in the States. It was just a perfect dinner for a cold Paris day and warmed me up instantly. I could not have asked for better courses. Make sure to get reservations ahead of time, and everyone seated gets the same food throughout the four courses. First course (soup)- a bowl of pumpkin chestnut soup. Perfectly flavored, rich orange pumpkin soup, and it's topped with some fresh olive oil. They give you a separate bowl of the dry ingredients with pieces of pumpkin, chestnut, bacon and fresh cream. You can eat a good 3 bowls of the soup. Second course- grilled pork belly in bean stew. The pork belly was perfectly marinated and grilled, still crispy at the edges, and the cannelloni bean stew was so hearty. They top the entire dish off with fresh herbs and roasted garlic. Third course- a slice of roquefort cheese and jam with sweet prune. The blue cheese was fresh and good, paired with the sweet prune and jam was a perfect blend of flavor. Last course (dessert)- Caramel panna cotta. Light, delicious, creamyl with crumbled speculoos cookies on top. Amazing food. Lovely, lovely time in Paris!!! read more

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Ultimate romantic destination for a cozy and low key night in Paris. Les Papilles is an unforgettable, classic Paris bistro run out of tiny wine shop, that produces a reasonably priced multi-coarse meal for those of the foodie persuasion seeking a unique, relaxed experience. In a kitchen the size of my closet in the states (and I have a very, very small closet) Les Papilles churns out a memorable, fantastic and lovely multiple course meal. There is only one meal served (possibly one or two seatings a night and a handful of tables) so you do have to be willing to basically turn all decision making over to someone else for a few hours. This may bristle some, but the meal turned out so darned well for us, that there are no complaints. The host's recommendations for wine pairing (bottles only) were perfect and bottles were affordable and offered at wine shop prices. Our meal included a fantastic sweet potato soup with chorizo, mouthwatering boeuf bourguingnon, a petite but fantastic cheese pairing and a delightfully light panna cotta. All recommended wines (bottles only) were excellent. Dinner at Les Papilles cost less than half as much as our lunch at Kong (Kenzo's bistro) and it was 100x better. Just one strong recommendation: come hungry. read more

We enjoyed our four course meal tremendously. Every evening, the menu is fixed ... No choice ... The restaurant selects what you'll be dining based on what fresh ingredients they have purchased that day. Our selection started with a sweet potato soup (exquisite) followed by a pan-roasted duck breast which was delicious. The waiter suggested a wine pairing, which we accepted. The cheese course was a blue cheese, which we don't care for, so the restaurant substituted a light green salad, which we appreciated. The mocha panna-cotta was outrageous for desert. Wow! With a bill around €120 (all in) for two of us, this meal beat most of similar quality in NY at half the price. And the overall dining experience was highly memorable. Make a reservation. The place was full and they turned away non-reserved guests several times. read more

Absolutely amazing. Les Papilles definitely lives up to all the hype I've seen about it. Off the beaten path in the Latin quarter. This cozy bistro serves up delicious mouth watering seasonal pre fixe meals with superb service. Make sure to reserve a table weeks in advanced and if you need a wine pairing recommendation for dinner don't be afraid to ask. read more

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35€ prix fixe menu. 4 courses. 1. Sweet potato soup- great. Many layers of flavor. 2. Lamb shoulder- moist, "fall off the bone", delicious 3. Cheese or Salad- we had so much cheese the day before, we opted for a simple salad 4. Panna cotta- very good, but not memorable Excellent meal for the price point in Paris read more

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If you're the type of person that has difficulties deciding on what to eat, Les Papilles is the place for you. There is no menu to choose from because your meal is prepared from what's fresh and available for the day. The prix fixe consists of four courses: soup, main, cheese, and dessert. Their shelves are stocked with bottles of wine with price tags, which you can personally choose or they can recommend. We settled on a half bottle of the 2011 Morgan, a light red. The meal costs €33 with a €7 wine corkage fee. Dinner started off with endive soup with bacon, crème fraîche, chives, and paprika. The ingredients were beautifully presented in a big plate with the broth in a separate bowl set up for self service. While I did enjoy many of the ingredients in the soup, there was just too much bitterness that lingered in my mouth from the endive. Bitterness is a bold flavor to have in a soup, but it's not a characteristic that leaves you wanting more. The main course was butter poached cod with lemon, potatoes, capers, tomatoes, and parsley garnish. This was the best course of the meal. I've never had fish break apart with flakes that big. The cod was crispy on the outside, there was enough acid for the fish, and everything from the potatoes and capers really went well together. I didn't enjoy seeing the amount of butter left in the pan, which was a bit unappetizing (everything was self serve). I also found 5-6 large fish bones in my piece of cod. The cheese course consisted of a piece of brie with a side of cayenne pepper and pickled onions. It was the most lackluster course and didn't add much to my meal. The meal ended with a cup of chocolate mousse with caramel foam, which also wasn't particularly impressive. The dining experience at Les Papilles can be a double-edged sword. You can have quite a memorable meal with every course hitting your expectations, but the food you eat is on the whim of the chef for that day. I didn't particularly enjoy anything other than the cod, but I could have been blown away if I had come on a different day. But, Les Papilles definitely gives you a great French bistro feel and is worth checking out. Make sure to make reservations through e-mail because it took a little bit of back and forth writing to secure a dinner spot. Also note that they are closed on Sunday and Monday. read more

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Had dinner here on our first night in Paris on a friend's recommendation. This place was absolutely incredible and set the bar high for our French vacation dining! Began with a mushroom soup, then enjoyed an incredibly tender shoulder of lamb paired with fresh snap peas, carrots and baby potatoes. Enjoyed a locally sourced blue cheese for our fromage course, and a delicate custard delight for dessert. Of course the wine offered at this restaurant really added to the experience, enjoyed an amazing bottle of Chattenoef de Pape initially and then, on server Fraennie's recommendation a bottle of Cote Rotie which was delightful as well. Wonderful experience, would recommend to any loved one, friend or respected colleague. read more

Two day stay in Paris meant an EXTENSIVE search on a good dinner place within a reasonable price range. And here, I come across Les Papilles! I made a reservation through email, which was responded to in a timely manner. Décor: Walls lined up with wines. I went early in the night, so it was still sunny out and the place was bright and cheerful. Service: Fantastic. Charming waiters and an even more charming owner. I know my reviews usually go into detail about the food, but because they change the menu by the day, it would be futile to tell you how good my food was when you, my fellow yelper, may not be able to have it! But rest assured, we enjoyed every part of the meal from beginning to end. Quality was never a question and neither was quantity. Just let your taste buds enjoy every morsel you put through your lips! Bottom Line: Fantastic experience, great price and just an overall fantastic restaurants. Five stars all around! read more

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Made reservation for this restaurant for 7pm. Came early and was seated right away. This is a small restaurant so I'm glad we got the reservation. The chef came to our table and explained the set menu for the evening. 1. carrot soup and cumin cream - this was my favorite!! The soup was smooth and creamy and the bacon and croutons gave the soup an additional great texture to the soup. 2. chicken and penne pesto - this dish came in a hot pot. The rotisserie chicken was juicy and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was a little heavier for my liking but still very delicious 3. camembert and apple - I was so full I could barely eat this. I had to ask for this one to-go. I sampled a little bite and it was very good, but I was way too full. 4. ananas panacotta - there's always room for dessert though ;) this was a pineapple in a cream like custard topped with sugared foam. It was really good and definitely something different. My stomach is so happy. Glad I came to try this place out. The food was good and the service was just as amazing. Thank you! read more

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Yum! We found ourselves in this charming gem on a rainy Friday night. We started off with a great bottle of wine- the Morgan- a medium bodied red our waiter recommended. The menu was fixed: For 35 euros each, we had Cream of celery soup served in a terrine with fresh croutons, parsley, and creme fraiche. Duck breast served with vegetables and a gravy. Blue cheese with a smoked, candied prune A pistachio mousse All was outstanding- i will be back- They speak English and the restaurant was full of Americans and locals alike. read more

Les Papilles - First course: Terrine of creamed celery soup with croutons, olive oil, and creme fraiche - Wine Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

33 Euros per person. Menu changes everyday. Be careful with the wine. Our server selected a wine for us, which we recommended, and it was 47 Euros and he said that it will cost an additional 7 Euros 'corkage fee'. So we ordered a 54 Euro bottle of wine which was good... but last I checked 54 Euros was around $75. Going back to the food, it started off with a soup which was incredibly delicious! High marks on the soup. Our entree was next which was a flavorful, beef dish. Very very good as well. Next was a desert dish... like a small slice of cake and a piece of fruit. And lastly was a flan type desert. I uploaded pictures of all four dishes. The food was great, but I think the bottle of wine really hit our wallet pretty hard. Last I remembered the bill was around 120 Euros plus I gave them 6 Euro tip which equals to $180 for two. It's up to you to determine if that's a lot or not. Reservation was at 7pm, we were the second couple there. By 9pm the place was completely full. read more

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It is rare to eat a dish that doesn't just exceed expectations, but recalibrates them altogether. After eating the carrot soup at Les Papilles, all other soups will have a steep uphill battle. It was the best I've ever eaten by a wide margin. It was creamy and rich, but not overpoweringly so. It was sweet and savory. It was served with a perfect baguette. The main dish - pork that had been cooked for 6 hours, then chilled overnight, then grilled prior to plating - literally melted the second it hit our mouths. The first bite was a bit fatty, but we quickly realized it was so tender we could easily peel the layer of fat off. Service was outstanding and the atmosphere was perfectly Parisian. Our concierge screwed up our reservation, and they still seated us in a gracious and kind manner. *note: it is a different fixed menu every night. If you're a picky eater, go somewhere else. We paid about 125 euro for two fixed menus and a nice bottle of wine from Languedoc. read more

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What a fantastic experience we had at this restaurant. I didn't realize my husband picked a venue with a set menu. I usually don't like too much food and frankly it was way too much food but in retrospect after I became less full, perhaps 24 hours later, I realize how amazing it was. First the restaurant setting was charming. Lots of tile and many colors. We were 45 minutes late for our reservation because of traffic and they held a table for us. The efficiency of of a set menu really made the place work. We had cream of broccoli soup which was magnificent followed by shoulder of lamb with amazing vegetables and juice, followed by blue cheese with an incredible fig jelly and then for dessert chocolate mousse with candy crumbles. You pick out whatever bottle of wine you want from the selection on the wall. Honestly, my husband and I are planning on going back but asking them to only serve us a portion for one! read more

I could not WAIT to review Les Papilles! We went here on our second night in Paris, and it was absolutely fantastic. The service, the ambiance, the FOOD. Oh, the FOOD! The entire meal was about 3 hours long, which is commonplace in Paris. And it was wonderful. Just enough time between the courses to digest and savor your food. On our visit, the soup was cauliflower and it was perfection. So creamy, so rich. But not overly so. Juuuuust right. The soup was followed by roasted chicken thighs and penne with a really great sauce. The chicken was falling off the bone and perfectly braised. I didn't eat much of the penne, didn't want to fill up too much! Next came the cheese course, a delightful little tray of flavors, a great palate cleanser to ready for the pear panna cotta for dessert. It went perfectly with espresso and these awesome little chocolate covered something or others that came with it. I am kicking myself for not asking what they were! Hoping to make it back to Paris next year, and already dreaming about another trip to Les Papilles! read more

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This place is amazing! In Paris many of the waiters were not friendly but the staff and everyone here was so nice! I would come here everyday if I could. The concept is so nice and the food is delicious and not expensive, especially for what you get. You do not get to pick what you get, the restaurant has a set four-course menu which changes seasonally. The first two courses were brought out family style. We started off with a delicious carrot soup which we poured over our dry ingredients and cream they provided. I wish I could re-make this soup. It was so tasty and I couldn't stop myself from eating a second bowl. Next we had the main meal which was a grilled pork belly which was in a bean stew. The pork belly was perfectly cooked and was crispy on the outside. The veggies on top of the dish were all so fresh and delicious. The big pieces of garlic in the gave the stew such bold flavor. Next we had blue cheese with a prune with sesame seeds on top and a sweet glaze jam. It was delicious. The cheese tasted like it was just freshly made. Our last meal was a delicious pistachio pana cotta. It had the perfect flavor and texture. Everything was plated so nicely and the authentic French food was my favorite when visiting Paris. We were all impressed with everything here and the service was great. The restaurant seemed to have a lot of tourists. The wine pairing with our meal was also an amazing red wine from France. I wish they had a place like this near me! **Make sure to have reservations far in advance and they do not take American Express read more

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Book it early 2-3 weeks out via email. Excellent dinner .....so good I thought I was going to explode because everything they put in front of me - disappeared ! Killer Soup, melt in your mouth lamb, cheese plate, desert ....excellent wine collection of affordable bottles ( 35-50 E ) So many restaurants in Paris.....trust me this one is solid solid solid with excellent price / value. sorry it's my Dutch coming out ;-) read more

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Make those reservations early and go! For the best price, make a reservation for lunch. Live and be daring by going for the chef's prefixed menu which changes daily! The broccoli soup that was offered when we went was delicious. It is not your average broccoli soup. It was so good that it got my husband (a very picky eater) to reminiscent about the broccoli soup from his younger years. Every dish from the prefixed menu was perfect. At first we were hesitant because a lot of the prefixed menus in Paris had dishes we weren't crazy about. However, that wasn't the case here. Starting from the starter to dessert, everything was amazing. Don't miss out! Make your reservation early!!! read more

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This was the best meal I've ever had in my 3 trips to Paris so far. We had to make reservations a couple of weeks in advance because it only opens on certain days, so we had to time it just right for when we were in Paris. The wine list is basically the wall and the prices are on each bottle so there are no surprises... We were actually the first ones to arrive that evening and as we perused through the wine on the wall, walk in customers kept on dropping in, but they were all politely turned around since they were fully booked again that evening. There is no menu except for what is on the chalkboard... probably what the chef had picked out of the market that same morning. The meal started with a very rich cream of cauliflower soup that was poured tableside around the beautiful garnish that was already in our bowls. The main was braised veal, which was served family style in a rustic copper baking dish. The meat was super tender and was literally melting in my mouth. I don't think there was any sauce left in that dish when I was finished! The servers were also very attentive and were very polite throughout the entire meal. We tried to go back on our last night in Paris, but unfortunately they were closed that day. I'm not sure if Les Papilles is Michelin rated, but if it's not, I'm sure it will be soon! Excellent quality food, value, and service at Les Papilles! read more

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A friend recommended Les Papilles for our trip to Paris. We had such a delightful evening! I booked a reservation for my husband's birthday about a month in advance, and they wrote back to say I need to make sure to call the day of to confirm the reservation. To my pleasant surprise, they actually wrote me the morning of to remind me! The service once we arrived was excellent as well: Attentive, but unlike restaurants in the U.S., absolutely no sense of rushing us out the door. The owner recommended a white wine that hit the spot. It is a quaint, romantic restaurant with charming decor (what I'm told is a fairly classic French restaurant), and fills up with tourists and locals alike. For non-French speakers, having a set menu was perfect. Our favorite part was the first course - a hearty serving of rich butternut squash soup. The entree was lamb, but they offered a fish option for pescetarians. They kindly asked me whether I was ok with lightly seared tuna - I made the mistake of saying I'd like it a bit more cooked. Unfortunately, it came out a bit tough. Don't make the same mistake I did! We loved the rest of the meal and the overall experience. For people looking for a special, French experience - and who are happy to go with the flow of whatever is on the menu that night - this is your spot. read more

Our favorite dining experience in Paris! Even though we had a reservation issue the staff welcomed us! If you want a real Parisian bistro experience with amazing food to follow, you can't go wrong with this place! Highly highly recommend! read more

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This is one of my most favorite restaurants in Paris. I ate here for the second time last evening. This time it was with my family. It is a pre fixe menu but it is amazing. It is a 4 course meal that begins with soup, then a main dish, then a cheese plate and finally dessert. The owner always has a suggested wine to go with dinner. Whenever I am in Paris this will be the #1 restaurant that I make a reservation. Bon Appetite! read more

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EPIC. Pre-fix menu but you won't be disappointed. Wine was amazing too-ask chef for recommended pairing. Plan on a long but intimate dinner. MAKE RESERVATIONS!! Watched them turn several people away who tried to walk in. read more

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Amazing! Honestly the best meal I had on a recent trip to Paris. The owner was super kind and personable. The food was amazing. You can pick a bottle of wine to have with your dinner. And the food was SO GOOD! We left full and happy! Still think about the Zucchini soup we had... yum! Don't overthink it. Just go and enjoy what they make you! You won't be disappointed! read more

Read the reviews and you will see that many are not local. The food was good; but, it seemed to me to be an American tourist trap now, if it was not before. The restaurant was recommended by friends so we decided to try and get in without a reservation. We walked in and we sat at the bar without a reservation, which was fine by us because it separated us from the legions of tourists taking pictures of their food, taking group selfies, etc. The restaurant has one 4 course fixed "market-style" menu at about 40 euro (sans vin) with no ability to make any other choices for the entire restaurant each night, and there is a wall of wine to choose from, or take recommendations from staff. The host, or whatever he is, gave us a hard time because when my husband asked him if he could recommend a good rose, the host said that there was no such thing as a good rose because it was like beer, or something you would have on the beach. There was zucchini soup, duck in a turrine , cheese platter and The guy was wearing an Hawaiian shirt for work in a French restaurant - not the most ideal person to take "classy" lessons from. Aside from boorish Monsieur Luau, we had a great time, a great meal, and an above average culinary experience. read more