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    Pain Vin Fromages

    4.4 (281 reviews)
    ModerateFondue
    Closed 7:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Jessica G.

    Service was nonchalant (not bad but not trying to exceed expectations) and seating/dining was TINY. Ambiance was lacking but as the name states: wine, bread, cheese didn't lie and it was GOOD. Without our gigantic decanter of white wine, who knows what I would have thought, but the 3 together were magical and one of my most memorable meals. We sat EXTREMELY close to another couple, honestly if we were in the states, we wouldn't have stayed, but c'est la vie en Paris so we stayed and it was worth it.

    Cherry alcohol ice cream
    Chris K.

    Made reservations for this small little shop in Paris. They were super busy so reservations was a good thing to have! They turned away some people who didn't have reservations but some they said can wait a little bit for a seat, it wasn't because they spoke French or not, just think it was how many people they had inside. There is a downstairs as well as upstairs, we sat upstairs so I'm not sure how many seats are below but they say maybe 20ish people upstairs. Be ready to be cozy with others as the tables are close by. They have cheese boards with various types from across the country, pretty good size cheese wedges too! And of course the fondue! Many different types to choose from, they come with refillable bread slices. Also ordered meat in the side, chose mixed meat which gave 4 different types of meat to go along with your cheese. If you have a chance and like cheese definitely stop by!!

    Cheese Fondue
    James M.

    Pain Vin Fromages offers an enjoyable and authentic fondue experience with a charming and cozy atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in Paris looking for an interesting and memorable dinner. My wife and I actually stopped by here hoping to snag a free table on our last trip to Paris but they were unfortunately fully booked. When we decided to return to Paris this year we knew we had to make a redemption visit to Pain Vin Formages and made sure to make reservations ahead of time. They have a small upstairs, but the real start of the show is their downstairs dining area which is in a small brick-lined cellar area that transports you back to an older age of Paris. In terms of food they have one meat fondue option, but they definitely specialize in the cheese and they have a large number to cheese fondues to choose from along with some raclettes and traditional cheese platters. Being relative novices to the cuisine, we opted for their classic cheese fondue (Fondue Savoyarde) which comes with bread, and we added potatoes and a cured meat platter to round out our meal. It doesn't seem like a lot of food when it comes but it doesn't take long to fill up on the bread and cheese and we found that the amount of cheese they gave us was perfect for the two of us. The only weak point of the meal was the dessert as we opted for the chocolate fondue. Unfortunately isn't not really fondue so much as a very small plate of melted chocolate with a few fruits to dip. They don't even give you a strawberry or two, only apples and a few pieces of banana. The dessert was cheap, but I would have gladly paid more for a true chocolate fondue experience if that was offered. In the end the mediocre dessert wasn't enough to sour the experience overall, and we both left satisfied and happy to finally be able to experience the one that got away all those years ago.

    Sabrina R.

    This was the best meal I've ever had in France. Highly recommend. You do need to make a reservation and do so via email. It would be best to attend in an even number as they charge for fondue per person (the price you see on the menu) but each fondue must serve two people, so regardless you have to pay for two people to a fondue. We did a broth, cheese, and chocolate fondue. The restaurant is very tiny and we were seated in the basement with no air conditioning so dress appropriately as it can get steamy while your fondue burner is on.

    Menu 6/9/23
    Grace N.

    For an extremely popular fondue place, I did not like the food but at least the portions were generous. The cheese for the raclette lacked the burnt texture and would harden back quickly, most likely because the cheese served was a soft cheese not a hard cheese. The fondue cheese and wine didn't mix nor complement each other. The meat was okay. We ordered the Savoyarde fondue and Gourmande raclette. If you do end up coming here, I recommend getting a reservation because they get really busy. Love the service though! Very nice people, just not a fan of the food.

    Tanusree M.

    This was probably my favorite meal in Paris! Loved everything about the experience. We were seated downstairs, which kind of felt like a dungeon and we had no cell signal, but it was unique! Loved all the meats. The cheese was probably my favorite part. I really enjoyed this restaurant and experience and highly recommend you try it if you are in Paris.

    Gourmand raclette!
    Darren F.

    Wonderful! Do make a reservation as far in advance as you can, at least a week or two. Food is an experience and the service is friendly and will help you navigate the menu. The tartiflette is amazing and makes a great starter to share.

    Fondue Savoyarde
    Hannah T.

    Soo good. We got the fondue savoyarde and the assiette de jambon (plate of ham). That was cheesy wonderfulness. I really liked the taste of the cheese sauce with hints of white wine. Really good. The fondue only comes with bread but you can also order potatoes. The potatoes for me were unnecessary. I probably could have just eaten the bread and the ham with the cheese. So good. Service was great. The lady was super nice. We ordered in french but they can speak English too. We came at around 2pm and we got a table easily. But definitely make a reservation if you have to because this is worth it.

    Melanie Y.

    I came to Paris in May and made a reservation more than a month in advance for a Monday when they opened at 19:00 - I was so absolutely excited to try Pain Vin Fromages and had planned my whole day around the dinner I expected to have here. I got here early and waited for half an hour only to realize that the inside of the restaurant was suspiciously dark and all the tables and chairs were still up. Finally ended up finding a note in French on the door that the restaurant was closed. I was shocked and deeply disappointed that they hadn't even bothered to notify me. They had even emailed me with "Nous vous confirmons votre réservation," to confirm my reservation. I felt tricked.

    Make reservations for basement seating
    Annie S.

    Great service, huge portions, good for groups. Reservations needed on weekends. Can't go wrong with bread and cheese

    Dessert infused with alcohol. It was so good
    Oriana F.

    At first when you go in here you'd think it's like some kind of cafeteria. When you go downstairs it's so beautiful. The fondue was excellent, the waiter was so sweet & kind. Definitely a must go spot if you're in Paris

    Ed G.

    My wife and I greatly enjoyed this little fondue restaurant in June of 2022. We didn't speak French, but the owner and his assistants were most helpful in guiding us through the menu. We had what the owner said was "classic", which was about the basic fondue, the Savoyarde, I believe. It was of course served with a side plate of bread chunks, which we dipped into the delicious cheese mixture. It was Heavenly! We also had very tasty desserts. My wife had the cheesecake, while I had the hot apple pie with ice cream, cinnamon, and English cream. My dessert was one of the best of my week. If the food and service rated 10 on a 1-10, the ambience of Pain Vin Fromages was 12! From the mural out front to the warm, welcoming atmosphere inside, the restaurant seemingly transported us to the French countryside. All in all, a wonderful experience.

    Cassandra C.

    I had to try raclette on my Paris trip- this was a cool historic place to do it. It was about 90 degrees inside and put us to sleep. Not a good place to eat before going out- great choice before falling into bed!

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    4.4(129 reviews)
    1.2 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 5ème
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    This place is tuck away street near Norte Dame Cathedral. It is walking distance from our hotel. It…read moreis my highly recommended restaurant to have. They only accept cash that day due to credit card system down. Fortunately we bring enough cash to enjoy this location. This is Fondue restaurant. But we are trying something different. We have the oil fry work and stone grilled for meat. We got the three meat special- chicken, duck and beef. It accompanied the veggies - bell pepper, tomato, onion, mushroom and cucumber. Those veggies is good for the stone grill. We also got the meat grilled on the preheat stone. The spice on it make it nice including the olive oil. The fried oil section also great. We got all three different meat for the experience. The restaurant owner is very welcoming. Love his hospitality. We love the food and experience.

    Fun experience- all fondue! The owner is very animated and interacts with customers in a very…read morelively manner. You can get meat or cheese fondue or cook your meat on a stone. We did one meat and 1 cheese and it was the perfect combo. Great little space in a busy area for lots of dining options but this was tucked in a nice quiet corner, with outdoor seating. Service was great and prices very reasonable.

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    Heureux Comme Alexandre - Small mushroom fondue and meat platter. We also had the original fondue and the new recipe champagne fondue.

    Small mushroom fondue and meat platter. We also had the original fondue and the new recipe champagne fondue.

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    4.2(74 reviews)
    2.0 kmSorbonne/Panthéon, 5ème
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    Alex and his staff are the most accommodating and friendly staff in Paris. We've eaten at their…read morefondue/hot stone cooking restaurant several times over the past decade with groups of adults and students and it's always been a wonderful, memorable experience. The salad is fresh, the roasted potatoes are crispy, and the fondue and/or hot stone-cooked meats and vegetables are delicious. It's our favorite place in Paris - casual, informal, but always fun and tasty.

    Best accidental discovery ever!…read more We were wandering the streets of Paris on our last night looking for a restaurant for one last memorable meal. On a whim we came in here because we saw that they served fondue and we thought that would be a good idea for supper. The restaurant name translates into "Fortunate like Alexander" in English. Did that ever turn out to be a fantastic decision. Read on to hear why. The restaurant's owner has to be one of the kindest, charismatic people that I have ever met. He welcomed us with open arms and we got to chat with him quite a bit and learn more about him. He also was very kind to us and gave us many free drinks just because he was a very generous person. This was completely unexpected and we were really grateful for this. In addition to a welcoming owner the atmosphere here in general was just relaxing and inviting. We got talking to the people at the table next to us and it turns out that they were regulars who lived in the neighbourhood and came here frequently because they had befriended the own. Meanwhile two buskers came by who played some mellow guitar music to add to the ambiance. Now I can finally talk about the food. We ordered a simple cheese fondue and it was wildly delicious. It came out very quickly and we enjoyed every mouthful. We were given plenty of bread to soak it all up and there was also a salad included so we could get some vegetables. Honestly my experience was so good here that I was almost sad to leave the restaurant at the end of the night. We wanted a memorable, final meal in Paris and boy did we ever get it. After eating here I feel fortunate like Alexander.

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