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    Mon Paul

    3.8 (24 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chocolate mousse
    Clarice H.

    Great fancy atmosphere for dinner/drinks! We stopped by after dinner actually for dessert and wine, but we were not disappointed. We were able to grab an outdoors table with a great view of the courtyard. The menu was pretty expansive and their dessert options were sophisticated and not too elaborate, which I really like. I asked the waiter for his recommendation for dessert and he recommended the creme brûlée, ice cream sandwich, chocolate mousse, and dark/white chocolate terrine with pistachio glaze. I picked the last one and it was 10 euros. My mom ordered the chocolate mousse. The desserts came really quickly and they were just gorgeous! I found the chocolate portion of the terrine to be decadent and sweet, maybe a bit too sweet. The white chocolate portion didn't taste much like white chocolate and the texture was kind of strange, but overall reallygood. The pistachio glaze though, that was what brought this dessert to another level! It tasted like melted pistachio ice cream but better.. omg I loved that stuff. This was kind of expensive, but the desserts were very elegant and high quality.

    My grandparents ate here over 30 years ago on a trip to Paris. As a result, we decided it would be fun to stop by for dinner on our recent trip. The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. We speak limited French at best but the waitstaff was plenty willing to help us out. They even took the time to explain what a couple things were when the English menu wasn't quite clear. I loved my dinner here and can't wait to go back!

    Michelle A.

    I would definitely visit again. Delightful staff, Lucas was friendly and pointed out the framed first menu of the restaurant which was over 200 years old. He was happy to ask the chef when we had questions about ingredients in the risotto. The restaurant is located in a beautiful hidden square called Place Dauphine, and so was not overcrowded when we unexpectedly arrived with 9 starving people. They managed to seat us at two adjacent tables without any fuss or eyebrow wagging. They do take reservations and if you have a larger party, you would want to make them. This is not a casual dining experience, it offers white tablecloths, slightly upscale pricing and guests can linger. Mon Paul serves typical French size portions (Small). It was very quiet when we arrived and with nine noisy Americans, it soon reached normal levels, though we whispered the first five minutes. People eating nearby were friendly, also from other countries, so we do not know if it is popular with locals. Also, the menu was in French and English, which leads me to believe it is more for travelers. Onto the food, it was eye candy, and impressive. The foie gras was amazing, you must try it. The escargot were superb and the best we had the entire trip, with the tastiest sauce. We had the Sardines à l'huile et pains toastés, which were of good size and very fresh. I ordered the aiguilettes de carnard marinees which are marinated slivers of duck and honestly, it was four small slivers with foie gras risotto in crispy egg roll wrappers. Though the duck was tasty, it was not a meal. Sadly, the risotto was a miss. The main dishes are the size of appetizers, so I would definitely get a starter and an entree if you want to walk away feeling satisfied. Others in our party had the filet with the foie gras and that was a luscious dish. The Duo de Homard et Rouget (lobster and red mullet) were dainty and delectable. The size of the lobster and mullet were like large crayfish, just a taste more than a meal, though the sauce was AMAZING and everyone kept bringing their bread to that plate. The Filet mignon de voau au tard (veal tenderloin) was also delicious, but not enough food for an American man. Again, make sure you get a starter. We had an appealing wine, a 2014 La Cazes Bellevue St Emilion from Bordeaux, France which we were only charged $24 a bottle for. Wine is definitely cheaper in France so live it up and try everything. It sells for $20 a bottle in most US places though in a restaurant, obviously, they would charge much more. The ONLY issue I had with Mon Paul was the lack of crumbing the table. The waiter did not whisk away the crumbs and I do not know if that is customary or not. There were no bread plates, so the table does get crumby.

    Escargot was perfect!

    I made a reservation for a very late dinner on a rainy July evening - and was told to arrive before 10pm. We arrived a few minutes before 10:00 but a RUDE (younger) waitress rejected us; thankfully, the very kind Mme. Véronique had the heart to welcome me & my daughter, and she was able to accommodate us for dinner. If not for her, our night in Paris would've been ruined! When they say Parisians are rude, they're not always right - except for heartless people like the RUDE YOUNGER waitress at Restaurant Paul that evening of Thursday, July 18, 2019! She would be FIRED if that were here in the USA - such unacceptable treatment of a potential paying customer (just looking for a place to dine on a rainy night)! My cousin has recommended this restaurant for years, and I'm glad we were finally able to go; if you go, I hope that young witch will no longer be there, and I hope Mme. Véronique continues to welcome guests to their fine restaurant! MERCI BEAUCOUP, Mme. Véronique!!!

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    Without a doubt some of the best fish I have ever eaten, 10/10 would eat here multiple times over again

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    I'll start by noting that I'm an American foodie who lives in Paris near Place Dauphine, where this restaurant is located.

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

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    0.9 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 feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the…read morepatrons here were tourists. As a Chinese, I understood more than 50% of the conservations (Chinese). Which doesn't mean anything about the food. Just observation. Onion soup - 2 stars. First, the cheese failed to emit the baked, melted gruyere cheese, there is no aroma at all. I don't think they used gruyere cheese. May be mozzarella cheese. The worst part was the bread in the soup. It tasted stale which ruin the flavor of the soup. I had to finish without the bread. Escargot - Another disappointment. What made escargots special was the garlic butter and herb. Here, there were the herbs, no garlic, and French is famous with their butter but I taste oil but not buttery. Other places I actually get excited dipping the bread into the garlic butter but not here. Pan seared Foie gras - The quality of Foie Gras was definitely there. It's not as well seared as I hope but they managed to cook it through without overcooking it. The size of Foie Gras is kind of scary, it's like a small piece of rib eye steak. With just the onion soup and Foie Gras, I could barely swallow anything. Generous portion.

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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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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(90 reviews)
    2.8 kmGare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

    Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

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    Water jar, salt & pepper

    Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(562 reviews)
    0.2 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
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    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son and I while we…read morewere in Paris on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not five minutes is a long time away, but it was still worth the weight as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

    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(704 reviews)
    1.8 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
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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.

    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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    Dinner area- inside

    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(296 reviews)
    0.3 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    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.

    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.

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

    Chez Fernand - Beef bourguignon

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    Beef bourguignon

    Mon Paul - french - Updated July 2026

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