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    Semilla

    4.2 (119 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Brasseries
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Crepe Suzette
    Shirley B.

    Amazing! One of the best meals we had in Paris, and so very reasonably priced for their five course with or without wine pairings, or set menu options of which you could do starter/main €55, main/dessert €55, or starter/main/dessert €65. As the menu probably changes here and there dependent on season and what's in season (like peas now in spring,) just know that the food was delicate and delicious. Service was equally lovely. Staff explained the dishes as they came out. Bread was even given its own little holder when the table was too full with food. They have a sommelier (OK, I know it's Paris, but still!) and he'll walk you through their offerings. Make that reservation. We just got lucky with an early walk-in for dinner (7:30pm).

    The open kitchen
    Bing W.

    Second time here. Sat at the bar again. Tried the tasting menu and a bottle of wine. This time during winter. The food was still awesome. And the atmosphere was cozy but less over crowded than last time. 5 stars

    Veal dish
    Keith Y.

    Great food with a great staff! We did a three course meal and they did not dissappoint. For myself, I started with a ceviche dish. The presentation of the dish was spectacular and it tasted super fresh. I moved on to a veal dish and it was a super tender piece. The broccolinis were crunchy and had a good texture. Finished off my meal with the pistachio ganache. I apparently ended up with the last piece and I was so glad I got to have it. It was the perfect sweetness and the crust with the cream were just fantastic. Overall, this three course meal had plenty of food to be full from and allowed you to have a great tasting of their menu. This place is a must book.

    Pork Belly - heavy
    Wendy B.

    Very much like a clean modern French spot. Favorite dishes falls on the vegetarian dishes. - Praline Cabbage : our favorite. fresh, tasty, unique, innovative. Second Favorite : Smoked Duck Tartar - there's a five spice or Asian flavor taste. I enjoyed it a lot. The pretty good- - Chicken Entree : nothing too stand out but quite perfectly executed dish. Chicken was clean and very juicy. Crispy Skin gives texture. - Artichoke : not bad but nothing much to say. The dislike - Pork Belly : just very heavy and tough meat.

    Topinambour du Val de loire cuit comme un risoto with truffle
    Liz T.

    We had the five course tasting menu which was a delightful explosion of the most delicious food. Bring your senses--the smell, the taste, the texture, the feel of service so welcoming and educational. Semilla has a new menu since the holidays and it's one that tastes perfected by time. I appreciate that they accommodated me as a vegetarian and my wife as a pescatarian. I'm so glad we had read about Semilla and were able to include it in our short holiday. Get to Semilla and see for yourself, you will not be disappointed and you may very well wonder--as do I--how soon you can come back.

    June 30 2018; Gin tonic w. Grapefruit and dill (€13).
    Matteo R.

    We had Semilla on a long list of places we wanted to try during our way-too-short stay in Paris. We came here the evening of our arrival, and we were not disappointed. Our dinner started with a refreshing gin and tonic with grapefruit and dill, and a glass of rose' from Bandol. As appetizer we shared the marinated tuna with mint jelly. The tuna was very flavorful and super-fresh; not sure about the mint jelly, though, as it was pretty strong, but certainly an unusual and interesting combination of flavors. As main course, I got the whole wild turbot special. This was a phenomenal dish: the turbot was perfectly cooked, flaky, and very delicious. It came with a side of wild salicorne that was absolutely amazing: I don't think I've ever had this vegetable before, which grows in marshes and salty water environments, and has a wonderful, fleshy and crunchy consistency. I absolutely loved this dish! My wife had the tiny artichoke ravioli with a frothy mousse were absolutely delicious: packed with flavor, I could have eaten 5 dishes of these babies! For dessert, we then had poached rhubarb with hibiscus jelly, sheep ricotta, and honey. This wonderfully complex dish was as colorful as it was delicious, with the light sweetness of the honey and sheep ricotta playing contrast and giving great balance to the sourness of the rhubarb. A couple of suggestions: 1-If you don't have a reservation, just show up at 7pm when they open. You should be able to get a stool at the bar, if not a table. 2-If you call to make a reservation, try to get the two seats in front of the kitchen.

    Prawns
    HoSeah Trippin G.

    The place is located on a busy & lively street/area - really fun to soak in that special Paris atmosphere just walking around & arriving at the glass door entry to this place in casual but hip outfits. Be sure to make reservations as this place is very popular during peak dinner time (7-10 PM). They have bar seating for drop-ins but that gets filled up too. Even though all the seatings were indoor, the place felt airy (lots of windows, simple modern seating & decor) and along with attentive & unpretentious staff created a really comfortable & conducive atmosphere for enjoying their excellent French/Asian fusion using local ingredients. There was no fault note with any of the dishes - everything was simply prepared so that flavor from each ingredient shone through. I loved the refreshing, fruity cocktail to start things off. Then came dishes of prawns, mushrooms, asparagus, anchovies (ordered second helping), fish and surprisingly delicious leek. All capped off with yummy cappuccino & divine chocolate cake with sorbet. What tipped the experience to five stars was the staff. Not following my own advice, my friend & I decided to crash without a reservation around 7:30 PM (had reservation in another part of town but too lazy to track there - yes, too spoiled for choices). The host first said there's no opening but he was expecting another party that may be a no show. He called them to confirm cancellation & seated us. He did all this with the most professional courtesy without drama. We interacted with various staff during our dinner & everyone was consistently friendly, knowledgable & seemed really to enjoy their work at this place. Kudos & can't wait to come back again.

    Michael K.

    The best meal; among several spectacular ones, this trip to Paris. The food was on a different level, only comparable with the best restaurants. I would argue that the quality is as fine as any starred restaurant anywhere. The dining room and service are elegant and chic while not being pretentious. The wine list is short, relevant, and spectacular. I would have expected it to be more expensive considering the quality.

    Appetizer, dinner and dessert
    Rebecca J.

    This was our final dinner at the end of a wonderful and delicious week in Paris. Semilla was an excellent way to go out. The food was exceptional, the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable, and the staff was so helpful in choosing wines and entrees. If we are ever lucky enough to be in Paris again, I would most certainly plan to eat here.

    Mashed potatoes
    Matthew M.

    $$$ upscale dinner spot but very good if you're looking for a nice meal. The salad and bread came in a very large portion, which was great. The côte de boef was the MVP and came with amazing mashed potatoes. The beef was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were buttery deliciousness. Nice gravy sauce to top both. English speaking and friendly staff. Would recommend!

    Onion mousse
    Tom I.

    My recent visit was a little on disappointment. Ravioli soup (new item on menu?) can be warmer, and on underwhelming. Tuna... veggie bed was awesome I could eat big bowl of it! But tuna itself was good but not out of this world good. What shines the most was the sweets. Strawberry iced sweet was just out Of this world awesome! I grow up near strawberry farm and it just reminded me of picking fresh strawberries in the morning!

    A great four course dinner
    Guillermo R.

    Started with the ceviche of dorad. Excellent presentation and very fresh flavors. Most ceviches have excess lime this one came out with mild citrus, good hit of cilantro and a gelatin of something i was unable to translate with paprika and fresh green peppercorns and small chunks of grapefruit. Next up the veal tartar. Served very cold and the veal is served diced and mixed in a pure of watercress and avocado topped with grany smith apples. Very presently surprised the dish was not what I expected and pleased with the result. For a Paris restaurant Semilla has more the look and feel of a haut NYC restaurant. The kitchen is open and service very efficient. The guests are swanky locals. They dress for dinner and while the staff speaks English all I overheard was French gossip. The 3rd dish was not what I expected. Can't say it was good or bad. The menu has a section for how dishes are prepared and this vase "al vapor" or steamed. I ordered a crab leg type of custard with some green Persian foam on top. Tasted bland. Not memorable. Last up, rack of lamb roasted on top of sautéed vegetables on a bed of arugula pesto and whole pistachios. I ordered the Demi portion but two huge chops came out perfectly roasted, hot on the outside and rare near the bone. Very good dish with distinct tastes. Very much plan to add this place to my rotation. Cheers

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    Highly recommend this restaurant, the food, service, and cozy atmosphere was excellent!

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    Very healthy, not expensive, excellent service and with a chef that knows his craft. Great discovery!

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

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 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 was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(556 reviews)
    0.4 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most…read morecomforting and delicious food that I enjoyed in Paris. On the other hand, it made me realize that my mother was a terrible cook. Bistro des Augustins is a small, cozy venue offering both indoor seating and terrace seating near Pont Neuf. It serves a small number of curated dishes, including a wonderfully traditional Bistro Gratin in a homey ceramic dish served piping hot with a brown crispy cheesy top, herbs, spices and chicken. You can also get it with salmon. My brothers and I only saw my mother use our gas range to light her cigarettes, sanitize needles to remove our splinters, and make s'mores during the summer months when she couldn't muster the energy to take us 'outside camping.' I mean, all she had to do was borrow a cookbook, which I'm sure were readily available from maybe a neighbor or in any local bookstore or the public library. How hard is that? I was the only kid who brought a can of tuna and his own monogrammed can opener to school every day. Every day. And mom convinced me that the tuna holster she got me for my birthday was cool and hip. I was a naive mercury-filled fool, although I did become a very fast runner in junior high school because of the tuna holster. The interior décor of Bistro des Augustins is informal and vintage bistro style - wooden tables, traditional chalkboard menus, and soft lighting - creating a relaxed and comfy ambiance. My eyes have been opened to what's possible. Thank you Bistro des Augustins for expanding my culinary horizons. Five stars.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(294 reviews)
    0.2 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    Food is awesome, love their signature beef dish, too bad our stomach is too small, food is very…read moregood, service is good too ~ love this place!

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

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

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

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    Le Potager du Père Thierry - Duck breast

    Le Potager du Père Thierry

    4.6(504 reviews)
    3.4 kmMontmartre, 18ème
    €€

    This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

    While walking around Montmartre we stumbled upon this cafe as it was the only place that had a…read moretable free. We really lucked out. This was one of the best meals we had in Paris. Like others have said, it's super small inside, so you'll get to know your neighbors really well. But your attention will be more focused on the food they bring out. I had the lamb with thyme sauce and my wife had the confit duck leg. Don't be afraid to pick the sauce of the day over the regular honey sauce. The sauce of the day on the day we went was a blackberry sauce which was crazy good. With a bottle of wine at 24 euros and both entrees under 20 euros, you couldn't really beat a meal of that quality in many places around Paris for that price. It was only after I ate at Le Potager did I see it had a bunch of great reviews on Yelp. It's definitely earned all those stars.

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