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    3.9 (15 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Jennifer F.

    This was my first Michelin star restaurant, so I think my expectations were set really high, and maybe a little unfairly. We were in town for the Olympics and my husband and I love to cook and sit at chef's tables and watch magic happen while getting to chat with the chef, when they're able. This was not the case here, which was a bit of a bummer. There were also a group of guys that had a lot to drink standing at the bar and talking over the food sitting waiting to be delivered and that was a bit of an ick to us. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The place was nice but very nicely decorated and quite cozy. The food was eclectic and interesting but I've eaten at restaurants without a Michelin star with far more memorable dishes.

    Claireace M.

    Chef Matthia's food gives me another reason to come back to Paris! He was a semi-finalist in Top Chef France. I never thought honey ice cream could taste so good. Thank you for giving me an incredible dining experience. This set menu was an unforgettable journey to your style of food.

    Foie gras poelé.
    Benjamin K.

    We spent a lovely dinner at this one-Michelin-star reataurant. We settled on the 7-course menu. Some dishes were exceptional: sweetbreads & foie gras poelé in particular. The pacing of the meal was great, not too fast or too slow. Where we left a but disappointed were the desserts - probably better in the 9-course meal. The wine pairing was nice but not unforgettable. Overall great dishes but maybe a tad overpriced with the wine for one Michelin star. Still, definitely on my list of recommended chefs.

    Kelly C.

    Nice atmosphere, good service, and the food was very tasteful and nicely presented. My favourite was the scallops.

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    Le P'tit Canon - Duck Legs

    Le P'tit Canon

    4.3(37 reviews)
    2.3 kmMalesherbes/Villiers, 17ème
    €€€

    It was our kast night in Paris and we were determined to find a good Parisian meal despite the late…read morehour. We found Le P'tit and when we inquired if they would serve us they said yes if we ordered immediately. It was a few minutes after ten. We ordered at the bar then were seated at our tables. The waitstaff were incredibly nice. They brought whatever we needed including ketchup which, despite being American, we didn't want or need. :) The food was delicious. I had an almost perfect poached egg -just a little too cooked. They had a fair amount of vegetarian options for the person in our party to get a decent meal: eggs, salad and beignets de mozzarella, which I hate to burst your bubble in advance, is a very French and more appealing way to say Mozzarella sticks. They were still good for the record. Perhaps everyone should call them that and aim for that level of taste. Fried just right and a fair amount of cheese. I ordered the duck legs-no complaints there. It was tender and the side of potatoes weren't the top of my list for the evening but there was more than enough of them to share with others. The chocolate fondant was voted best dessert by the table. It won no contest. I'm glad we stopped in for an authentic food experience.

    Got ignored for not speaking French right off the bat and given major attitude when not ordering…read morewine with a cheese plate... This place was okay, located in the Paris area yet somehow not very accommodating to tourists? So weird. Anyways, my friend and I came in here after a day of traveling and were starving. We wanted something light and decided to try the cheese that everyone talks about, and it was pretty decent. The prices were a bit wild (like everything else in Paris), but I guess that's what we get for stopping into the first place we saw on the street. The menu is pretty eclectic, so don't expect to stop in here with children and be able to get a grilled cheese and fries, it's more of that stuff that people in America eat when they come into some wealth and acquire a new money accent (you know the type).

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    Pork pate with pickles

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    Mozarella sticks

    Le P'tit Canon - Chocolate Fondant with vanilla ice cream -the best dessert!!

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    Chocolate Fondant with vanilla ice cream -the best dessert!!

    L'atelier des Batignolles - Delicious steak frite: juicy, perfectly cooked steak and gorgeous fries... salad beautifully dressed. Excellent, reasonably priced wine. Go!

    L'atelier des Batignolles

    5.0(4 reviews)
    2.6 kmBatignolles, 17ème
    €€€

    A gem! We ended up here after the other restaurant our Airbnb host had recommended was fully booked…read moreand advised us to go here instead. We booked over the phone while on the Bateaux Mouches river tour as we were tired and hungry after a day of sightseeing and we wanted a neighborhood bistro for great unpretentious food where we could stagger back to our beds around the corner after. It was late when we arrived but the bistro was still bustling, our server was super friendly and the food came super fast, which was great as we were ravenous by then! We ordered what was probably one of the cheapest bottles of red wine on the menu but it was so much better than anything we pay twice the price for at home... because hey we're in France, right? Excellent food, friendly people, great service - couldn't ask for more, go there! Side note: walking past next day on way to the metro we were in need of a bathroom and the barman was so nice to let me use theirs even tho I'd just walked in off the street: I made sure after to thank him for the amazing dinner night before so he knew I'd been a customer and most important, the loos were nice and clean (again not the standard in much of Paris!) which was great as you know what they say about clean toilets = a clean kitchen!

    Great little Parisian bistro off the beaten path but still just around the corner of Montmartre…read more Ordered the plat du jour, and the dory as well as a salmon salad to start off. My boyfriend is a fish fanatic and loved every bit of the dory. My tajine was amazing as well! Best salmon salad I've ever tasted, the mango actually works super well with it too which surprised us! Great friendly atmosphere, we event chatted with tables next to us and our waitress always came to check on us to make sure we were well looked after!! Would highly recommend!

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    L'atelier des Batignolles - The outdoor patio.

    The outdoor patio.

    L'atelier des Batignolles - Looking out the front door.

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    Looking out the front door.

    Le Bistrot des Vignes - Le Bistrot des Vignes

    Le Bistrot des Vignes

    3.8(61 reviews)
    2.3 kmMalesherbes/Villiers, 17ème
    €€

    It was nice this restaurant was open because many restaurants were closed Sunday evening. They had…read morea prix fixe menu that included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I think it was 30 euro per person. The menu was written on a chalk board so I believe it changes daily. Our waiter kindly translated it into English for us. My husband and I ordered a salad with smoked duck, veal with potatoes, and creme brûlée. I thought everything was good. My only complaint was my creme brûlée was burned, which gave it an acrid taste.

    My friends and I came here for dinner after visiting a pal who lived in the area. All the narrow…read morecobblestone-lined streets were full of restaurants and shops. It was hard to choose a place, but we went with this spacious, open-aired restaurant, basking in the glow of the setting sun. I opted for their Steak Frites, which was already butterflied on the plate. It was tender, but rather light on flavor, which I've noticed to be the standard French fare. A huge dose of fresh cracked pepper was in order, and on the creamy shallot sauce as well. The thick wedge fries were quite good, but I never turn away a fried potato. My friend's brioche toast and my creme brûlée were nice, sweet endings to the meal. Overall it was a good dinner, with very attentive service by the 2 waiters, as we were one of the few patrons on a weeknight.

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    Le Bistrot des Vignes - Le Bistrot des Vignes

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    Le Bistrot des Vignes

    Substance - french - Updated June 2026

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