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Ok. I get it. Anthony bourdain. Open fire. Ginormous cuts of beef. French provincial. I can only speak about my experience tonight. I ordered an $85 bottle of wine. It was. A lesser CDP, but it's ok--yes I'm sitting here right now. Escargots. So much sand and dirt, I was crunching it between my teeth. I informed the server--not to gain another order--Just to let her know. So they brought a second half dozen. Less sand but still too much to bear. I make escargot at home. I buy the large burgundy snails. I rinse them, but never in my life. Have I ever seen any send them. Where are they getting these things? From the Seine?? THEN, my ribeye. It looked so attractive on the grill. Honestly, I prefer a striploin because it has some teeth to it, but I ordered the ribeye tonite because it's often among the tenderest cuts and it's among the few things on the menu that is less than 500 grams. Came with haricots vert and potatoes. It's worth mentioning that the grill man was feeding the fire with pieces of pine from packing crates. That's not only cheap wood that releases no real BTUs but being pine it releases sap and other toxins into the food that's cooking above it. Real amateur hour stuff going on here. Anyway, I cut into the steak and took my first bite. My first reaction was that this f'ing thing was never seasoned with salt and pepper. Ok. Maybe it's a Parisian thing ( I don't think so). It was complex unseasoned. And I realized, I was sitting 15 feet from the open fire, and I never once saw the bored chef put salt and pepper on anything. The chew. It was so tough, I think this may have been a rodeo animal. I salted the SOB and tried again. No better. I ate the your-grandmother-overcooked-them green beans and a few of the (yes, unsalted) potatoes and left 3/4 of the leathery meat on the plate and took my bottle of wine to sit at the bar. The owner was sitting there at the end of the bar, exactly in the same place as when I walked in. He's on his laptop, fat and slovenly, and dressed in a down jacket. When I walked in, he didn't even greet me. Some patron did. I was put off. Is this a neighborhood bar? A frat house?? She was sitting next to him and said hello, and that was the end of it. I literally had to find someone to help me find my place, my seat, my anything. So, I walked over to him, and quietly, politely, even sympathetically, told him that the meat was terrible. I went so far as to pull out my phone and showed him pictures of the steaks that I prepared at home, trying to convey to him that I know what I'm talking about. It was lost on him. He grunted. And for the time it took me to finish the rest of my bottle of wine, he glared at me, and discussed with the staff my something or other. This guy is the worst kind of restaurant owner. He doesn't give a damn. He's lazy. And he has no interest and the quality of his product. The restaurant owner doesn't sit down for three hours at the end of the bar, drinking wine, and checking his laptop, while his place is burning to the f'ing ground. To be honest, most of the customers look like college students or perhaps just a little older, and maybe they're not that picky. But I don't consider myself to be picky. I'm just looking for a decent piece of meat that I can chew, and subsequently swallow. It would be nice, too, if I didn't have to do my own seasoning on everything on my plate. I'm not a big salt guy. In fact, my wife and I always argue about whether there's too much salt on the food. On this food, however, there was not a drop of salt and not a drop of pepper. Hint: grilling 101. Season your meat, preferably a couple of hours before it hits the grill. Oh, and by the way that brings up another story. The grill master was slamming a piece of meat on the counter the entire time I was sitting there while he was waiting for the next order. I'm talking 100 times. Picking up a piece of meat, and slamming it down of the counter, just to keep himself occupied. What the hell is that? Is he bored, does he need some kind of relaxation technology? So unprofessional. And I have to say, he looked like he hated his job more than I hated my meal. I cannot imagine any reason in the world to eat here. It's dirty. It's lousy. And did I mention that the food sucks?? Addendum. Prior to posting this review I sent it to the restaurant to give them a fair chance to respond. Well what do you think they did? Yep. They took the offensive and attacked me. I dare say that this is the number one reason that this place is a disaster. Zero introspection. Well, there ya have it.
Robert et Louis is a historic gem in the Marais district, renowned for its simple yet flavorful French cuisine. The bistro has been around for decades and even hosted Anthony Bourdain in the first episode of *No Reservations*. The rustic execution of their dishes highlights the quality ingredients. We loved the perfectly cooked steak, buttery potatoes, and fresh salad. For appetizers, the blood sausage--though an acquired taste--is a French staple. This cozy spot is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic, time-honored French flavors.
I have been here a few times over the years and it is still a favourite! I love the cosiness of this place and the cramped familiarity. The welcome is always by an elderly gentlemen who sits at the bar with a bottle of white wine and oversees the nights proceedings. The fois gras (I know it is not a popular dish for all) is simply amazing. If there is just one place to have it - it is here. I had the entecote and he had the pork. It came with potatoes and a simple salad. Perfectly cooked. Food is simple and freshly grilled and always delicious. Staff are competent and matter of fact. No frills or airs in their service just prompt and direct delivery. I just love it and will return every time I am in Paris.
Only come here if you are big on steak, organ meats or other heavy red meat. There was very little else for someone looking for something lighter. And don't bother with the salad. It's just lettuce - no other vegetables. The proprietor is very nice, although I don't think he understood that sitting on a tiny bench at the communal table was excruciating. It's one of the reasons we left as soon as we could and didn't linger. The ambience near the open wood flame grill was great. Service was quick and efficient by Parisian standards.
My absolute favorite restaurant in Paris, a third generation family restaurant serving up incredible steaks and meat in an open fireplace kitchen. One of my friends told me about this place and I didn't believe it until I went. And then I went back for dinner every single night for the week that I was there. It's a super old building in Le Marais, run by the grandson of the original owners, Robert and Louise, hence the name. He lives upstairs with his family, and the personal family touches throughout the place just warm my former-family-business-owning heart. Reservations are recommended, but there are usually a couple of seats at the hosting table, which seems like the old family dining room table with bench seating right by the open kitchen. They cook all of the meat in a wood burning fireplace, carefully tended by the owner. The sights and smells are incredible, so I loved sitting right there, mesmerized the by the experience and expertise. The rest of the kitchen is tiny, as the menu is simple. They serve up a few different cuts of steak, along with duck, escargot, and some specials. You get a choice of two out of three sides, green beans, potatoes, and salad. After having literally everything on the menu, the steak for two is definitely the best, but everything is spectacular. My favorite bit is the salt. This this massive chunky gray salt from Guerande, and I highly recommend dousing everything with it. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, it makes you feel like you're family. There's also the basement seating area that is ridiculously cozy. I can't wait to go back on my next trip and feel like I'm coming home.
Loved this restaurant! They have a small kitchen upstairs where they cook the steak over an open fire and the cote de beouf was an incredible bite, with a perfect crust and paired beautifully with their salt and mustard. The escargot and the rest of the sides were really nice too. I will be thinking about that mustard for a long time.
"Un des meilleurs repas de ma vie." One of the best meals of my life. The meat. Oh, how I will dream of the meat. Red and succulent. Cooked on a grill over an open flame. Basically how they'd have done it in a kitchen like that 500 years ago. And the place looks about 500 years old, in the very best ways, like stepping back in time. A reminder of what makes Paris the greatest city in the world: that the past lives in the present. A last note about the service. We've had a meal at a dozen different restaurants in Paris. Service was mostly OK. Here, it felt like we were family.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Robert et Louise! We entered just after our reservation time and were led to our downstairs table and provided a menu. It soon a few minutes for the busy staff to get to us but we enjoyed the hustle and bustle in this very uniquely decorated restaurant. Although the staff seemed to be flying about, when they came to see us, they focused on us and our needs. We didn't know the wines and my spouse wanted a Pinot noir so the waiter quickly got her a sample - he could have upsold us to a more expensive bottle but said the least expensive was very good and he was right. We tried the escargot (really good - lots basil paste) and mushrooms (delicious) as starters. For mains we had the shrimps (very very tasty) and the steak (their specialty). The steak is cooked over a small wood burning fire that you can watch if you are seated in the right spot. We had a glass of Armagnac as a digestif and the bartender even slid me a little extra once it was gone. Just a great experience!
Amazing grilled meats at a very reasonable price. Loved both the duck and the entrecôte. Salad was good, snails were excellent and the potatoes and green beans were great too. Service was efficient and polite enough and it's a really neat old space with the visible wooden grill and the wood beams. Really neat to see the owner sitting in the corner chatting folks up and helping people with searing. Absolutely loved it -- will return
What can I say ... this restaurant is amazing !!! Walked in for our 6:30 reservation and were seated right away and greeted nicely by the guys in perfect English ... menu was also given to us in English ... the open fire grill is the star attraction here and the action is fast !!! We started with a foie gras that was creamy and perfect ... then we tried the escargot and they were perfectly cooked !!! We then shared a big 1kg steak, that was cooked to a perfect medium. Overall we loved the experience and the service. Will come again on the next trip to Paris.
This is a lovely little establishment. My brother and I had dinner here on the first night we spent in Paris. I did a quick google search for restaurants in/near the 3rd arrondissement and Robert et Louise came up many times. My brother made a quick reservation online and we showed up at the restaurant about 10 mins before it opened for the evening (6pm). Like I said, the restaurant is lovely inside. It has a cozy, rustic feel to it. I felt like I was eating in a place that had some history to it. The waiter asked if we would like to sit by the fire or the window and I foolishly said window. The window seat was fine but I say it was a foolish decision because they cook all of their meats over open flame and we would have had a front row seat to that. I won't make the mistake of not sitting by the fire again. Final note on the atmosphere- We ate upstairs but when I went to use the toilet, I walked downstairs and realized they had an additional dining room down there. The room had a cozy cave vibe to it and I would have been fine with dining down there as well. Now the important stuff- The food was absolutely magnificent. We figured we were in Paris (For the first time, no less!) so we should try some snails. I didn't regret it. They serve them with the classic parsley and butter sauce and they serve them in the shell so you can use a little tool to dig them out. Some people might not like to work for their food but I thought it was a fun, unique experience. Then for my entree I had the duck leg confit. It comes with a side salad and house made potato wedges/fries. The duck was amazing. The best I have ever had. The skin was deliciously crispy and the meat was tender and juicy and flavorful. The meat on the portion was substantial, as well. The side salad was simply lettuce with dressing but the dressing was incredible. It turned simple lettuce into a full and satisfying salad. The potatoes were good but they weren't particularly noteworthy. The service was very friendly. It was mostly young men who were waiting, tending bar, and cooking, and they were all very pleasant and accommodating. When I make it back to Paris, this restaurant is on my list of places that I have to visit again. I can't recommend them enough. We had an excellent time here.
8 years ago
9 years ago
Go here! If you can, make a reservation so you get seated right away. Otherwise they stick you in empty seat on other already occupied tables. If you are outgoing and like talking to new people this could a great experience. We sat next to a lovely couple from Colorado down in the cellar and exchanged some good ideas for things to see in Paris. The food was phenomenal! They are known for their Steak for 2, just a caution that however you like your steak cooked in the US, order it one step higher. We ordered it medium rare and it was rare by American standards. We did start with the foi gras which came with a glass of Moscato. Tasty! But the steak for 2, comes with a salad and potatoes so it's plenty of food! I loved this place! read more
Don't do it..!!! Dont Go !! It was so so bad !!!!!!! We had a really bad experience here with service and the quality of the steak.. We both ordered the best cut and most expensive steak item on the menu...The steak was so bad and full of grizzle and chewy chewy chewy chewy, did I say how much i had to chew this steak in order to swallow... So we sent it back to get it cooked cause they brought it out raw when we ordered medium, and then that didnt work cause they didnt cook it enough, so we sent it back again.. that didnt work cause it was a low end cut of beef, so we felt rippled off at 25e each plate. We could only eat about 50% of the steak. During all this the servers gave us total bad ass attitude, like we didnt know what a good steak was.. I cant express how bad this whole experience, I have over 290 reviews on Yelp, and this place tops the worst list. It is a total ripe off, its a tourist trap. Ya maybe sometime ago it was good but not any more. We where so hungry afterwards we went to another restaurant and had another meal to fill us up. But the worst thing was the owner wanted to have a private after party in the room we sat in and basically asked us to leave so they could smoke, cause the no smoking laws didnt allow them to do so if we where there. This was our worse dinning experience in Paris. read more
So I am slightly nervous to write this review because of two separate things. It is Anthony bourdain approved and the amazing reviews that are all on yelp. As a WARNING, I find it hard that so many people could be off so have to chalk this night up to a potential "off night". I know this is a rough way to start a review but I wanted to stay truthful to the facts for my off night experience so people could get a sense of different expectations. This place is slightly challenging to find but it is near l'aus du falafel and the restaurant is a two floor joint with the main floor having a few tables and a view of the kitchen. There is also a bottom floor where there are more tables spread apart. Made reservations a good 1.5 months ago to avoid any confusion right for opening time at 7 PM. When I arrived, I happen to notice the few folks ahead of me try to find a table and while some of them were able to get them, the front person with a mustache was slightly rude to them. It was somewhat amazing though that when I stated we had a reservation in French he was extremely accommodating. Maybe a slight weirdness and I know it did not negatively impact me but felt it was a stark contrast. They offered the communal table upstairs or a table downstairs for which I opted the latter for some privacy. Make sure to snap pictures of the fire grilling going on as its an impressive sight. The downstairs area is very rustic and quaint. I was a huge fan of the place. They had great selections of vino and of course the various plates to grab. The waitress/waiters were absolutely delightful and even played along with my poor French and continued the conversation in French. After some perusing, we decided to go with the saucisson as we wanted it as part of our last meal in paris, a pichet of vino, and the famous cote de boeuf. The pichet was quick to come and god bless paris for all the delicious wine at such reasonable prices. The saucisson came out next of course with delicious French butter and the delicious pickles. The baguette was fresh and cut nearby again as standard. Really high quality meats so a great way to start the meal but of course this was just a simple dish. Next up was the cote de boeuf for two which had potatoes and salad that came along with it. This looked and smelled fantastic. I started with the salad because veggies first of course. The salad was solid and dressing being good. The potatoes were delicious and I was a fan of this. Next came the bite of the beef. I think it might have been the anticipation but while the meat was cooked to the right temperature... it just seemed a bit plain and lacked flavor. I almost felt that the people around me had better looking plates of individual ribeyes and all other jazz. I figured it was just that piece so picked another and realized it was still tough and slightly chewy. Again I have to say based on my ultimate trust of yelp that my particular dish must have been off for the night but it was a bit disappointing. All in All, I think an OK place with major points for ambiance. I think I will be searching for other joints to round out the collection of restaurants I have visited in paris but still worth the experience to check out. read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
What can I say about this establishment that not been said but Wow what a phenomenal meal and priced very good loved the atmosphere and ambiance . Service was very good too .The Meal was the best I v had in Paris without being over charged the best thing is get online and make an reservation same day is possible . read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Such a wonderful evening! The beef rib for two was a meal I will always remember. The escargot was the best I've ever had. We had great wine, amazing service and one of the best nights of our trip. The late great Anthony Bourdain clued us onto this place and he did not disappoint. read more
9 years ago
This place is small and quaint. Feels like stepping in to the past. The food is absolutely delicious- fresh and perfectly prepared. We ate the escargot, canard confit, charcuterie, omelette du fungi and the crème brûlée. All amazing. We were only able to pause for a pic of dessert- everything else we dove into right away! Advice: when it's crowded two couples may be sat at the same table (we are with strangers, only mildly awkward) however there is a second dining room and bar down stairs. read more
11 years ago
No reservations but no problem as we arrived at opening on a Tuesday evening. Communal tables downstairs were no problem. Two rib eye steak meals, bottle of wine, snails, and dessert for 83 euros c'est parfait! Cooked a terrific medium rare, we almost want to go back tomorrow!! The waiver spoke perfect English but indulged in my broken French. Bathrooms were clean and worked just fine. Everyone was very friendly! read more
16 years ago
Want to try a fire grilled true french restaurant? Want to eat awesome food in a cozy charming place? Want to eat at a place where they used small round cutting board as plates? Well this is the place for u. At Robert and Louise, not only do u see them slice off the meat and cook it in a fire pit but u get to enjoy it with class. The food was amazing, the cote de beouf pour 2 personnes was so filling that my friend and i couldnt move afterward. The moment u bite into that steak...all worldy troubles goes out of the window. With a little mustard...heaven seems close by. A half bottle of red wine, some grilled potato side dish and a little salad is all u need to make the day a once of a kind. A must try place in Paris. read more
15 years ago
So yes, I ended up here because it was featured on No Reservations. But, as much as I was disappointed by Chez Denise (La Tour de Montlhéry), another place visited by Tony, I thought this place was really worth the trip. I have visited twice by now, both on a cold, snowy day of December and their warm dining room proved to be a great refuge; and with its fireplace used to cook most of the meats, it's great entertainment. Ask to eat at the communal table, you'll be making new friends in no time. Now, about the food: the pâtés in particular are always a winner (especially the pâté de campagne which I believe they make themselves). The boudin noir is out of this world and you must try the cote de boeuf, especially good value here. read more
11 years ago
Filled with tourists! but thats ok. Great cuts of meat cooked over wood burning stove. Not a dry aged steak or anything so a little fibrous - but a lovely cut of fresh, quality meat. read more
8 years ago
Great steaks! Very cool spot with underground seating. Staff was extremely nice and friendly. Must try if your in town. read more
14 years ago
I can't help but be a fan after the great night I had, due to the lovely meal I shared with a friend + her hubby. They're regulars (literally, they live on the same block) and we waited less than 10 minutes on a busy Thursday evening. Pretty neat to arrive w/no reservations around 9pm and were treated like Norm @ Cheers. Francois, the husband half of the owner couple ("M. Patron") directed us to go downstairs where there was definitely more seating. Totally deceptive upon entereing and thinking there wasn't more room... Really a steakhouse decor w/wood and cobbled stones w/luscious wood char smell of meat cooking. Some servers walked passed us to serve other guests and let me tell you, if you loved meat, you'll really love meat after eating here and seeing how big they carve their beef. We managed to get seated at the lone communal round table after 3 business guys left. Two Italian fellows that I thought were with them, well, weren't, and I got to admire their clothing style while perousing the menu. My friend's husband ended up selecting our dinner after finding out that I love red meat big time. Steak cooked rare over a wood fire for 3 people w/unlimited green salad in light mustard vinegarette AND unlimited roasted potatoes. Grey sea salt is left on the table as well as a pepper mill for condimenting. (Is that a verb? I guess it is in my book.) Gf and I chose our own aperitifs and apps, whiskey for her/hubby, kir mure for me. Shared a terrine campagne and fresh saucisson. Missed out on choucroute and cornichons because they just happened to run out. Friend's hubby jokingly berated Madame (Pascale) and she gave him an I'm sorry hug. Ended our meal by participating in their music trivia competition and sipping on a Get 27 (mint liquer that clears your sinuses and according to gf, alcoholic mouthwash). I got me 3 points representing the US as the only visiting female American in the house (Little Richard, Lynrd Skynyrd, Michael Buble) and received a free glass of bubbly for consolation prize. (Actually, the owners gave everyone a round of bubbly, real sweeties for that!) Winners were a group of frenchies that knew their old french folk songs, 6+ points. Only neg is the cigarette smoke. "Patrons" closed their doors sharply at midnight due to noise ordinance and let everyone enjoy their nicotine habits inside. Dense grey fog. I do hope to come back one day. :) read more
9 years ago
I came here because I hope I would be able to find a better steak than what we get at home in the US. After having eaten at Fleming, Ruth Chris, David Burke in Chicago, Gibson in Chicago, SW steakhouse in Las Vegas and Peter Luger in Brooklyn. I need to try Paris and so I came here because there was the classic old French grill with wood fire cooking. Here's the verdict. The steak I ordered was for 2 people, 48€ (good price and most expensive on the menu). I'm not certain of the cut but looks like a bone in ribeye. Lots of good fat on it on the edges but not enough marble in the steak itself making it a little tough to chew. The meat is tasty and cooked perfectly medium rare with a nice smoke flavor but not too overpowering. Next time I would just try the ribeye which is on the menu also. Maybe taste softer than the cut for 2 people. read more
A good bottle of wine for 22€, Cote de Boeuf for 2 for 44€, a shared appetizer of blood sausage, and a final plate of 3 cheeses for dessert for a grand total of 85€ (includes 5euro tip). Not bad for dinner in the Marais where it is easy to spend 30€ for just your entree! The blood sausage was delectable with a crispy exterior and perfect melt in your mouth texture but without the aftertaste found in some other places. The beef was average and was served with salad and potatoes to share. We sat at the bar downstairs and enjoyed watching the staff bring food out of the kitchen and send it upstairs using the dumbwaiter and get steaks from the fire upstairs. There were many other Americans at the bar and we enjoyed eavesdropping on them go on about Paris. Only bad experience of the night was when one of the employees behind the bar shattered a glass and the shards went flying over his shoulder into my wine (as well as all over the bar but fortunately not into our food). I brought it to our server / bartender's attention and she just emptied out my full glass of wine, rinsed out the wineglass, and returned it to me. I cry over spilt wine... read more
3 years ago
16 years ago
I had the lamb chops cooked on the exposed wood hearth on the first floor. Absolutely delicious. Presented nicely and plainly on a wood plank with roasted potatoes on the side. My wife had the champignon omlette with a side salad - very basic but expertly prepared. The food was simple, atmosphere (downstairs) cozy, and the staff both curtious, friendly and forgiving of our aweful French skills. ...And we happened to be dining next to Marc Jacobs et entourage. read more
10 years ago
My family and I came here after visiting the Centre Pompidou. The restaurant has a charming, rustic setting and they have meat cooking on an open fire. Like everyone I've met in Paris, they are very friendly to Americans. When we arrived, our waitress recommended a bottle of Merlot-Syrah which tasted great. For our appetizer we had the raw vegetables which consisted of fresh beats, cucumbers, cabbage, and lettuce. It was very refreshing and tasty. For the main course, I ordered the lamb chops, which were possibly the best I've ever had. They were tender and delicious. Everyone else ordered the rib-eye and reported that it was flavorful and juicy. They also have a mustard/horseradish sauce for the meat that added a nice boost of flavor. The main course comes with a side of potatoes and lettuce. The potatoes were amazing. For dessert, we shared creme brûlée and a lemon tart with merengue. The desserts were very good but their specialty was definitely their main course. Bottom line: A wonderful experience and must try if you're in Paris. read more
Looks like this place was filled with more tourists than locals but then again I got here a little earlier than Parisians would be eating dinner. Didn't have a reservation but was able to snag a seat at the bar downstairs and order myself a delicious entrecôte with a glass of red wine. Man did that entrecôte really hit the spot. But then again you can't go wrong with a restaurant Anthony Bourdain recommends right? The staff was really nice and the food came out really fast! All in all of you're in Paris make a stop in here to enjoy a good Parisian meal! I will be back but next time with some travel companions so I am able to sample more meaty items off the menu! read more
11 years ago
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11 years ago
Loved this restaurant. Beautiful interior, with the fireplace grill loaded with cooking pork ribs. Friendly efficient staff. Our fire grilled pork ribs meat melted in our mouths, delicious. Seating was where seats were available, so you have a chance to dine with strangers (not a problem ). Will definitely try to eat here on future visits to the city. (WC downstairs -ok) Nicely located in the 3rd Arr near great shops and the metro. Reservation definitely recommended for dinner. read more
11 years ago
Two months later, my wife and I still talk about this meal! Our flight from Zurich had been delayed, and we missed our reservation for another restaurant. Since it was Saturday night, we figured it would be better to just hope for no wait some place if we got there early enough. Of course, my wife spent so long getting ready, we were massively late. Go figure. The first place we chose was booked solidly. So we took a short walk to this place, hoping for a miracle. The bartender looked at his reservation list and tried to turn us down, but the owner walked by and said he could seat us at the community tables downstairs. Relieved, we followed him through the tiny space, past the tiny kitchen with the tiny own fireplace of searing meats. God, did it smell amazing... We were seated with two other couples, where we quickly determined to get the Côte du boeuf for two. My wife ordered a glass of white, and I got a half bottle of the local red. The escargot arrived quickly, and it blew me away. You see, I've had snails. I've hated every time I've had them. I couldn't eat these fast enough. In addition, we'd barely finished them when the entree arrived. Quite possibly the largest slab of meat I've ever been served was paired with delicious potatoes and a salad. My wife and I inhaled those. The meat we took our time with, we thought. It was the best cut of beef I'd had in Europe, and I'd been in four countries before France. With a very modest price tag, this meal was the best we'd had in the weeks we were there. And yes, when I go back to Paris someday, I'll get it again.... read more
12 years ago
If your grandmother was french, this is what her home would be like. Only a few tables, dinner cooking in a wood burning oven in the corner. Good friends at your table and at the tables next to you (even if you just met). I had the daily special (beef with scallions, salad, and roasted potatoes) and my friends had lamb chops, veal, and escargot. All were excellent. Excellent and inexpensive wines, great menu, all fresh and very tasty. At the next table were a group of students from japan, and at the next a group of businessmen from Australia. All having a great evening, and all very friendly, as were the staff and the kitchen team. read more
Following the advice of the brave Yelpers before me, my dining companion and I ordered the snails and the steak for two. Absolutely delicious meal. We managed to eat in the upper level instead of the basement where they banish foreigners, but this is probably because we arrived at 2pm for lunch. FOOD The steak was delicious and perfectly medium rare ("saignant"). As I learned in my research before arriving at Robert and Louise, there are five ways to cook steak in French: bleu, saignant, a point, cuit, bien cuit. For us, saignant was the right call, and my friend mentioned that it was the best steak he'd ever had. It's a certain type of steak preparation unlike what you'll get at steakhouse since they char the sides more liberally and cook everything in the large oven in the back. Nonetheless, you get two sides, and everything was perfect. The snails were charming and vaguely oyster/mushroom-y. When in Paris! DECOR The upstairs appears like a humble French restaurant with amazing food. Downstairs, the enormous room and communal tables provides a more pub-like atmosphere, and I imagine I would have enjoyed my time there as well. The wooden tables and chairs have a rustic charm. SERVICE/RESERVATIONS When I called to reserve a spot for Saturday dinner two days in advance, the waiter told me that they were completely full. Others have just gone and been seated in the basement (perhaps with a wait), but call way ahead if you're in a pinch or will be eating with someone who hates waiting. Service once you actually arrive is attentive and kind--even to foreigners. When they forgot to place the order for the snails, the sever was incredibly apologetic. I would definitely recommend Robert et Louise if you are in search of a rustic French meal without much fuss. I will be returning next time I am in Paris. read more
6 years ago
11 years ago
Used Yelp to help locate a classy French steakhouse. Came in thru the front door and saw a wood burning fireplace where the meat was prepared. I was sold! Excellent and quick service. Words can't give justice to the fine time and dinner we had. The folks from Annapolis Md. read more
Service was exceptional and food was amazing. French fair with steaks cooked on an open flame I had the rib eye steak cooked rare and rare is what they did. It was fabulous. My wife had a little bit of mine with potatoes and salad. Mom had the Tiger Prawns and her friend had the Lamb. Both said it was great. Topped it off with some Creme Brûlée and Chocolate cake which were both phenomenal. We also got a little history from the owner and the ambiance was perfect for our last meal in Paris. read more
12 years ago
9 years ago
Wanted a traditional steak dinner so decided to check out this restaurant. Didn't have a reservations but got to the restaurant shortly after it opened and were able to snag two seats at a communal dinner table. Was nice to chat with other travelers. The meal was delicious. Had the escargot to start and ribeye. I ordered the steak medium well and it came more so on the medium side but it was still delicious. They don't season the steak but offer a various of sea salts to top it with. The potatoes served with the the steak OMG. So crispy and delicious. read more
11 years ago
Gosh I don't know where to start. Robert et Louise has got to be one of France's best kept secret steakhouses. This uber quaint and ultra American friendly restaurant is intimate enough to have limited seating yet so charming that dinning there makes you feel right at home. We wife and I were in mood for some steak and potatoes. We yelped all over Paris and found this little gem after about 25 mins of searching. After about 35 minutes and 16 stops on the Metro later, we arrived only be greeted by the friendly owner that politely asked if we had a reservation. When we replied no, he went to work and got us a couple of cramped (but great) seats. The meat cooked perfectly. Robert et Louise is one of the few places we know in Paris that understand (or care to understand) the American term, "medium-well". Overall experience, 4 because of the cramped seating. Food taste, a definite 5 in my book. We'll see you soon Robert! read more
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64 rue Vieille du Temple
75003 Paris
France
Marais, 3ème, Marais Nord
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01 42 78 55 89
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http://robertetlouise.com
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