Here on a recommendation from a friend. Ambiance is small eclectic place. Unmatched chairs. The building is being renovated. We got a nice window table for two but could not see much. Dining is on the ground floor and a wine bar downstairs we ate in the restaurant. We were greeted by a delightful hostess and a gent who seemed to be the manager or owner but we later learned he was simply a very professional part time waiter. We went with the four course tasting menu. Soup and canapés to start. Tasty. Megre white fish. Never had it never heard of it. Apparently from Brittany. A nice light flaky and moist fish. Not fishy at all. Third was pork tenderloin, pork beignet and pork belly. The food was outstanding and the combinations were so flavorful. Dessert was strawberry sorbet on top of a flavor bomb. Quite refreshing An excellent place to check out when in town. Mark & Nancy. read more

Romantic evening in Paris despite pretty awful jet lag! Verjus occupies a sunny triplex space in a 19th-century house overlooking the Palais-Royal, and it's run by New Orleans--born, Boston-bred chef Braden Perkins, and his partner in work and life, Saint Paul native Laura Adrian. They both had lived in Paris for two plus decades before opening this restaurant. You would never guess the restaurant is owned by Americans! We loved the many starters which reminded me of Korean banchon but not in any way by taste. The surprises all hail from the Verjus farms. The attached photos will speak for themselves. My favorite of the many was the baked potatoe swirl with caramelized onions and beautiful fresh creme' presented in the shape of what I remember as a butter cookie from my childhood in those round blue danish tins. We enjoyed a shared wine pairing. Photos attached. Since we did not look carefully at the prix fixe menu we enjoyed guessing at food pairings to follow after each wine was presented to us. This restaurant has the support of food critics in Paris but not as many locals who prefer very local chefs . It however does draw famous people like Beyonce. read more

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10 stars, tbh. What a lovely meal, every bite more delicious than the last! Service was fast and friendly, and the space is super cute. Do not sleep on the radishes!!! I also really loved the crab fricasee, and you MUST save room for dessert. The pain perdu is so delicious we ordered a second. I will definitely be coming back to try the duck confit (we opted for more shareable options for our large group). read more

We knocked on the door at noon and talked with Garret, the chef, and asked if he could squeeze us in for dinner, the same night, he said 8:30 would be good and at 8:30 that night, we were seated and having dinner ! The food was stellar, we had fish and lamb, with the wine pairing, Sara, our server, was very attentive and explained the courses in exquisite detail, the ambiance was intimate and old world France - highly recommend this place and would not hesitate to come here again - Mike and Jan, Montana read more

Verjus - Menu - Modern European Near Me - Paris, 75

My wife and I were just discussing our favorite meals of all time and we realized Verjus' tasting menu was both of our favorite meals in Paris. And we ate VERY WELL in Paris. Verjus was better than even the Michelin starred restaurant we went to the evening prior. read more

Amazing Service, Amazing Food, just absolutely Amazing all around from the moment we walked in to the moment we left!

Verjus has been spectacular both times my husband and I went! They were super accommodating for my allergies and being vegetarian (with advance notice). Each dish was a journey of interesting and unique flavors! read more

Where do I even start with this meal? I wanted to have a big fancy, but not too crazy expensive meal while I was in Paris. After much research, I decided to go with Verjus, and I am SO glad i did! Making a reservation was easy-peasy. Just went on their website and booked through there. I had no issue getting a table even with the date I selected only two weeks away. Finding the restaurant was a tad tricky. It is tucked away through an iron gate and we walked right past it. But once we found it, we were quickly welcomed inside and seated in the cozy restaurant. Verjus does a set tasting menu(78 euro, and additional 55 euro for wine pairing)...everything is chef-selected, so you can't pick and choose what you want. And every single dish was just perfect. I opted to do the wine pairing. The wine portions were generous and came out with every set of dishes they brought. So by glass #3 I was more than a little cheery and thankful I had my friend there to help me finish the next two glasses! I included a picture of the menu and pictures of all the dishes. And I'm just not sure I have the words to say just how delightful everything was. The egg yolk dish was such a surprise and absolutely delicious. The smoky carrot dish, the savory mushroom "french toast" dish, the chicken dish, and the fig/goat cheese cheesecake were all just phenomenal. It was an outstanding meal and well worth the price. I left feeling plenty full and wishing I could have just bottled up that whole food experience so I could relive it, lol. I couldn't recommend this place enough. If you find yourself in Paris, treat yourself (and your loved ones) to the meal of a lifetime! read more

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We had a reservation at Verjus on the recommendation of friends from back home in California. We made the reservation weeks before our vacation to Paris. Our hotel is 3 km from the restaurant, but traffic was heavy and the 30 minutes we allotted for the Uber ride lengthened and grew and extended into what was ultimately 90 minutes. We arrived about an hour after our reservation of 6:30. Yikes! This was due to crazy Paris Tuesday evening traffic, not the fault of the restaurant. The issue is that we were in constant electronic contact with the restaurant from the taxi and kept them aware of our delays. They kept warmly welcoming us to keep coming and reassured that they'd save the table for us. When we arrived they said not enough time remained for us to enjoy the full tasting menu. They understandably needed us out in time for the second seating for the evening. Well, Verjus, **you could have told us sooner about the cutoff after which there won't be enough time for dinner.** notifying us of the cutoff during our 90 minute car ride to your restaurant would have saved us the final half hour in the taxi. Not doing so was inconsiderate, frustrating, and preventable. Arriving to hear this news after a harrowing car ride *during which we were in constant email contact* is frustrating and unprofessional and poor judgement on their part. We decided that their suggestion for us to pay the full price for less than the full experience was insulting and we declined and dined elsewhere. read more

We arrived in Paris on Black Friday, having missed the traditional American thanksgiving dinner. Never fear, Verjus had both a holiday tasting menu AND a 10pm reservation available. This charming restaurant is a bit dress up (nice jeans and a sport coat ok) and is located in a private passage near Palais Royal. I believe that dinner is ONLY prix-fixe at €75/pp (wine not included). We started with 4 amuses - the poached eggs and chickpea fritter "tacos" were my favorites. After, a perfectly cooked scallop with watercress and bone marrow. I do not like scallops and this fish was my FAVORITE so that tells you a lot!! Next was roasted cauliflower, and a basket of very creative breads and crackers - all made in house. Finally - traditional roasted turkey with the creamiest mashed potatoes, stuffing and succulent Brussels sprouts. It's everything an American wants for thanksgiving and it was delicious! Of course, dessert was the lightest, tastiest pumpkin pie (another thing I generally do not like but LOVED here) followed by a rather savoury sunchoke macaron. The menu will change if you go but I'm confident everything will be delicious - seriously, everything I had was great. The staff was wonderful, the interior is romantic and it's a really good stop for that "special dinner". read more

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We had a good if a bit rushed meal. The wine pairings were just average. I would have rated it higher if not for the request of a tip on top of the "service compris" policy. If the place didn't have as many Americans they wouldn't be able to do that. It's almost rude. read more

This is like eating in Dallas Texas All american loud They ran 45 minutes late Food was good but intense Tried too hard read more

It is as good as it gets. Or maybe because I'm in Paris? Seriously, the tasting menu is innovative, delicious pleasing to the eye and totally worth every penny. There was the egg custard creation done by Michelin Chefs, some really delicious Amuse, the seafood soup poured tableside, a wonderful beef course. a pork (?) course with some kind of barbecue sauce (?), but it actually worked. A couple of more veggie courses then a battery of desserts, one of which is served inside a corn husk. Awesome. Wine pairings are generous and really enhanced the meal. read more

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Not only was this meal incredibly delicious, but incredibly fun. Our server was ebullient, super excited to share each wine and course with us. We frequently got extra pours if we seemed to be really enjoying a wine, if we had finished it before finishing our course, or just because. At the end of the meal we were greeted with yet another pour of our favorite glass from the tasting. The setting is eclectic and a bit whimsical while still refined and elegant, and the floor to ceiling windows immerse you in the street below. The menu is set aside from any dietary accommodations that they'll happily make for you. While everything hit the mark, I had three bites that were otherworldly - a chickpea taco shell filled with creme fraiche and fresh herbs, porcini mushroom french toast (favorite bite of the night, maybe favorite bite in a long time), and the goat cheese cheesecake. Highly, highly recommend!! read more

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A beautiful fine dining experience in a quaint neighborhood in Paris. The tasting menu is delicate, fresh, with unexpected flavors. My favorites were the tomato/lobster/truffle and the beets(?) on the skewer. The waiters were kind and attentive. Great value for an under 100€/pp menu! read more

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A special space in a special place doing special things with food on plates while elevating time and taste. Wine friendly food in a romantic setting with plenty of atmosphere. A must try!! read more

Really solid restaurant, but ungraceful handling of substitutions for non-booze-swilling omnivores. To be frank, the standard prix fixe menu is excellent, if a bit overwhelming. Standouts from our mid-September 2018 meal included the egg custard served in the shell, lightly pickled mussels with raspberry, and beef marrow served over creamed hominy. Would be mistake to forget to mention the top notch house sourdough bread; the only regret is that eating too much bread may ruin the appetite. On this night, guests were more English-speaking than not, allowing some insight into Verjus' handling of Americans' dietary peculiarities. Though preferences were stated much earlier via the reservation, the accommodations left much to be desired and represented questionable decisions leading to substantial drops in taste and value. For an eggplant with caviar dish, a pregnant diner's dish simply omitted the caviar. Yup, just eggplant. In lieu of a marrow bone, a vegetarian was served *croutons* In lieu of beef tartare, the vegetarian was served octopus (this was a reasonable swap). For a watermelon slushie topped with Campari liqueur, the pregnant woman was informed that the alcohol was only poured on the top, and that the bottom was okay. Wrong. Based on experience at competitor Septime, this does not have to be the case, as thoughtful substitutions can lead to different but not so obviously inferior interpretations of the same dish. Not so at Verjus. read more

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Please eat ANYWHERE else in Paris but Verjus. I should have realized when there was not one single French person in the restaurant, they know better. Our last night in Paris and we wanted something special, instead it was the worst and most expensive meal of our trip. I had read reviews and decided Verjus was worth the splurge. We dined there on 2/6/24. They aspire to be a fine dining experience and are certainly priced as such but do not live up to the hype. The portions were meager and flavors not exceptional. They nearly served fish broth to my husband after it was noted in both our reservation and at the table that he could not have it. Dangerous and highly unprofessional. They proceeded to serve him a thrown together substitution that was unsatisfactory. The wine pairing was mediocre, I was poured the dregs of the bottle and it was gritty. The only protein they served was a 1" x 1" square of fish which my husband couldn't have. The main course was a small beet with beef flavoring and giant salad leaves with a dressing that tasted like Wish-Bone Raspberry Vinaigrette. We spent over $400 for 2 people to leave the restaurant both hungry and unsatisfied. The only thing that must keep them open is a steady stream of new tourists to be treated like rubes, I can't imagine anyone returning a second time. I heard others in the restaurant that evening commenting on how they didn't like their meal so not just us. Please take this warning and stay away from this trap! There are hundreds of better restaurants in Paris! Please note before writing this review I reached out to Verjus expressing my disappointment and they ignored us. I don't enjoy leaving bad reviews for restaurants, but feel I need to save others from making the same costly mistake while in Paris. read more

A lot of the dishes were amazing and Verjus was a very solid overall contemporary tasting menu dining experience. Something about the experience, however, didn't blow my mind - maybe it was that even though each of the dishes were a lot better than I have ever expected from a pumpkin and salad, but it was still pumpkin - not something I'm obsessed with. But on a first visit to Paris and for someone who doesn't have a very big budget upon graduating college, Verjus is perfect for the prix fixe meal at 68 euros. There is also an option to add a wine pairing for each part of the prix fixe meal for 55 euros more, but we chose to just order glasses of wine instead. After the meal, my boyfriend and I asked each other: what was your favorite dish? The list for each of us was just about everything we ate that night. Some dishes to call out for this review though: - Aged beef mixed with a little bit of bone marrow: this was served on a bone and was so good, but the portion was half a bite and I guess I was a little disappointed not to be tasting the actual bone marrow French style - but nothing a bone marrow appetizer at another meal can't fix. - Pumpkin and mussels with lobster sauce: the flavor profile is heaven. It's rich and tasty. The portion size is small, yes, but this makes the dish not reach the overwhelming point. The pumpkin is grilled and very soft. The mussels were perfectly cooked. There was also a little orange, citrus-y dollop on the side and it was a perfect palate cleanser. - Woo the foie gras was perfect here! Good portion - all you need and melted in my mouth. I wasn't a fan of the lentil that it sat on top of, a little too much flavor in my opinion. - We got a surprise little cone with a citrus-y flavored sorbet kinda thing and it was a pleasant intro to the dessert. I would buy a whole tub of this if I could! - Dessert was a pear dish and a lemon cake, but the star is the lemon cake. It was a warm cake, had a refreshing lemon flavor, not too sweet, the cake was not so thick that I couldn't swallow more - it was definitely a star dessert. I think the menu changes so I would potentially be back the next time I'm in Paris! It seems that around us, a lot of people were from the States as well. I did also notice that for the shared dishes and not the individual dishes, parties of three got the same portion as parties of two (lucky me my party was two). While the dishes were all very small, I was very full by the end and wanted to eat more cake, but literally could not any more. We probably spent at least a solid two hours here as everything was made as the meal progressed. read more

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Verjus was hands down the best prix fixe meal we've ever had. We've dined at some of the best restaurants in New York City & beyond, but Verjus is now our favorite and I hope that we get to come back here someday. Also, as far as a prix fixe goes, this one was super reasonable at 78 euros for 6 courses. By NY standards, that's an amazing deal, especially for the quality of the food which is just so much better than anything you'd ever get in America. Our favorite dish that we ate was a roasted celeriac with morels. It was so mind blowingly good I made mmm noises every time I took a bite. We also loved these delightful little chickpea tacos and the lamb tartare & the sides that came with it. Honestly, every single dish was a winner and it was super fresh & healthy to boot. Love love love. Please dear god open up something here in NYC. read more

This place is INCREDIBLE!!! Off many suggestions from friends in NYC, my husband and I went with another friend who was traveling through. It's teeny tiny inside, but oh so cute. It's a tasting menu and for what you get, it's a steal. What I liked most was that the hostess/server was kind enough to ask not only if we had dietary restrictions but if there is something we saw on the menu that we don't like or don't want. Typically, tasting menus aren't that generous. Everything we were served was fantastic. I even tried and liked things that I was unsure of. All of the food was so well prepared and fresh. Amazing!!! I did notice that there seemed to be a ton of Americans in the restaurant, so I guess news travels fast. read more

Verjus - A lobster and shrimp salad with peaches, a creamy/olive oil sauce with peaches. Literally the best thing I ate in Paris - Modern European Near Me - Paris, 75

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Spent our last dinner in Paris at Verjus. It was a prix fixe meal with various appetizers, mains, and 2 desserts. We were definitely stuffed at the end - decent value especially for a place with such a nice ambiance. I had high expectations for this place based on other reviews and recommendations from friends, but there were a few misses for me. The appetizers were delish, but they were cold. The tart was good, but would have been even better fresh and warm. My fave appetizer was the egg custard in the eggshell. The bread and butter was a regular filler dish - was hoping for some amazing butter being that we're in Paris. We had a scallop dish, was kinda flavorless. For mains, we had a squash with a lobster bisque (so good!) and a celery root with hazelnut tart (eh for me). The foie gras started out with a great texture and taste, but had a weird aftertaste to me. For dessert we had the ice cream, a bundt cake, and lil sorbets (all yummy). Service was good. They cater to tourists, which is nice if you don't speak french/speak English and don't want to worry about a language barrier. They preface every dinner start with "do you prefer English or French?". Glad that I went, but wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

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What a great experience! If you visit Paris I highly recommend you dine here. Each course was a treat. The staff is incredibly friendly. And eating gluten free and dairy free was not a problem at all. The kitchen was more than happy to alter courses to suit our dietary restrictions. The next time I'm back in Paris, I'll definitely try to return! read more

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We ate at Verjus our first night in Paris and it set the bar so high nothing else could top it. Let them bring you their expertly prepared dishes and marvel at the inventiveness and phenomenal taste! The service is top notch, the ambience is wonderful and the downstairs bar is a great treat if you arrive a little early. Verjus, where have you been all my life? Wow. read more

Verjus lived up to the hype. On our last night in Paris we decided to splurge on a meal here. It was well worth it. The meal started with "finger food" appetizers which included incredible poached asparagus spears, bruschetta with burrata and strawberries, these incredible fried trumpet mushrooms and some lovely oysters. Next they served some great sourdough bread and more asparagus, this time with almond milk laced with honey and prosciutto on top. Divine! I'm not a fan of carrots per se but the next course was heirloom carrots that were incredible! The main course was squab. This was the only thing all night I wasn't sold on. It came with cherry/beet tarte, cherry/beet sauce and cherry/beet salad. We got a nice sorel mini ice cream cone that was to die for. But the piece de la resistance was the mille crepe cake. That thing was one of the best desserts I've ever had. The only issue was the portion was tiny. I needed three but only got one. Would recommend this place without reservation! read more

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The reviews on this place did not disappoint! We accidentally walked past it twice, so heads up to read the signs carefully because it's tucked down the quaintest little alley. Inventive and bright food served by exceptionally kind and delightful staff. They were generous to accommodate a dairy restriction. We had the wine pairing alongside the tasting menu and that, too, was equally fresh and exciting. Will absolutely be revisiting next time we are in Paris! read more

Lest you think I rate everything 5 Stars, I don't. That being said I find it difficult to have a bad meal in Paris and I rate Verjus as an exceptional meal. It's a tasting menu. We started with 5 appetizers to share, followed by 3 mains, a pre-dessert (that wasn't included in the menu) and dessert. We opted to do the wine pairing as well. We sincerely loved every bite of each dish. The servers kept asking which was our favorite and it was very difficult to decide. My only comment would be that one of the dishes was described as "smoked sirloin, red cabbage, caraway". It was steak tartare. That is completely outside of my husband's comfort zone - however, he ate every bite. Had he known what the dish was he might have asked not to have it, so it was all great in the end. We were excited to have 2 classic Parisian dishes - rabbit terrine and steak tartare - both modernized. We also had a beetroot pasta dish that was pasta like strands made from beets. It was so incredible we could've enjoyed much more! The portions were very generous as were the wine pours. Exceptional service as well. 250 euros for 2 with wine. Worth every penny! read more

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Always in the mood for some French dining. And when my friend made a reservation at Verjus for her bday, I was all in. Cute little entrance that is very picturesque with a famous theater down the alley. We got the private dining room upstairs. We had a fixed menu for our group, and I can not complain with any of the dishes. Each dish was fantastic, and the butter.. oh the butter in France is extraordinary. We had the wine pairing with our meal, which I recommend, and each flavor complimented each other well. And the quality and presentation were on point. A must in Paris. read more

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Our first night in Paris and what a way to start an amazing food tour.....Verjus. after scouring the planet for reviews and suggestions on places to eat in Paris this little nugget popped up more than once. Unfortunately when you only have four days to take it all in a lot of the suggestions online had to be tabled for a later date. Thank goodness we followed through on this tasty corner. Verjus is open Monday to Friday only, but luckily since we landed late in the day and wanted to take in the Louvre for some late night art, Verjus had late night options for eating as well. The only set back we experienced was trying to find this place, it's really off the beaten path, in fact their was a woman we passed on the street in front of a closed iron gate with a clipboard but figured she was doing something else. Nope, this was it, after asking for directions from a random couple they told us to turn around and walk towards the girl with the board in her hands. Mystery solved! we were escorted in and our 7 course meal of Parisian food porn was awaiting for our arrival. Once again a very young and eager staff was there to give us a quick breakdown of what's to come as well as a wine pairing list with each course. After a brief wait my girls order for a starter wine was taken, not long after these beautifully placed courses started to arrive. Our server would stop by and whisk away our old plates and replace them with something more intriguing than the last. At the end of the meal our server asked us which plate we enjoyed the most, I couldn't answer, it was all incredibly delicious....right down to the desert. Yes the plates were small but packed an abundance of flavor. My girl and I left there with an experience of wow, so that's French food?!? This was and I can't imagine a better first day....end of day last meal in Paris that I'm sure I can speak for my girlfriend and say....We will never forget! Thank you so much to the wait staff and cooks. If you've never been and headed to Paris or if you already live there, stop in and enjoy, you'll thank yourself later. Also remember, good things come with a price, all told $200 USD tip and all. read more

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Simply amazing!! I booked a reservation for my mom and I based on a few travel bloggers l follow. I did not know this place had a tasting menu nor that it was 12 courses. It was so inventive yet extremely filling. I don't know how one person could possibly eat everything they served. The wine list, service, location, and ambience is perfect!! We sat next to a couple who come to the restaurant on every frequent visit to Paris. It's that good. It is pricey but for the quality and amount of food you get, you will not leave unhappy nor hungry. Also all of the waiters speak English and are happy to serve you in English. read more

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Food: 4.0/5.0 Service: 4.0/5.0 Value: 4.0/5.0 Decor: 3.5/5.0 Overall: 4.0/5.0 Pleasant little surprise tucked into a corner by the Palais-Royal. Started by a young American couple serving something that is distinctively non-French. Daily tasting menu only with an optional wine pairing, this spot is a tad underpriced for the quality I assume because it's somewhat out of place. This is a great option for locals, but I honestly wouldn't recommend a visit if this is your one and only trip to Paris. read more

Yes the food is artsy and creative. Memorable no. The tasting menu is reasonably priced. It was our first night in Paris so not thinking when the waitress asked if we wanted to add 10,15 or 20 percent. We automatically said 20 as per US standard. Came to $85. Ridiculous but shame on us for falling for it. One of the dishes was steak tartare. Neither of us eat raw meat so they returned with steak cooked blue. Hello didn't we just say we did not eat raw meat! Almost like trying to insult us. The tasting menu changes so I am sure they have some great ones. I liked the string beans and dessert. I would not be willing to try it again. Meal came to $330 with outrageous tip DINNER BEWARE. After over a week in Paris not one restaurant has demanded an extra tip, including Le Cinq. If you eat here refuse the extra tip. I changed review after a week as I now realize We were scammed. read more

My fiance had done the due diligence on where to dine whilst in Paris ahead of time, and Verjus came up as a place to think about if we were in a situation where we needed a place to go for a quiet dinner that didn't require reservations. It was Halloween night, and we weren't really interested in dressing up for the festivities. We headed out in search of Verjus after perusing through their menu. Thinking that there'd be no one eating, we were most definitely wrong. First, finding this place isn't easy, which I totally love. Second, I love the ambiance of being in a cave, where the wine specials are listed on a chalkboard wall. Also, if you're the type of visitor who gets peeved at hearing English being spoken in a French restaurant, consider this fair warning - there were a number of us that were in the bar that evening. Ok, onto the food! We decided on the following: -Celery root gyoza with chives and scallions, topped with a peanut sauce: Absolutely delicious! I don't really like celery, so I wasn't going to ask for another order, but Greg thought this was amazing. For his tastebuds, he'd probably do it again. -Crispy pork belly: Your standard piece of deliciousness and fattiness that comes from eating pork belly. I don't think this was particularly amazing, but hey, it was certainly delicious. -Grass-fed meatballs: WOW. WOW. WOW. I loved this! Of all the things we got, this was certainly my favorite. The meatballs were soft, tender, and juicy in the middle. I would most definitely get this again. -Shaved brussels sprouts topped with parmesan: Surprisingly light and refreshing, which came with a delicious dressing that tasted something like rice wine vinegar. The parmesan was definitely in abundance! -Fried chicken: So after finishing having all of that, and finishing off my wine, I decided that I was still hungry. And after reading through Yelp, we thought that capping dinner off with fried chicken was appropriate. The chicken, while fried perfectly, was a little on the salty side. Still delicious, but was definitely saltier than any rendition of fried chicken I've had here in the States. All in all, we had a really great dinner at Verjus, and it was definitely a great find in a city that's filled with so many options. I would love to come back to Verjus and check out their food and drink options again! read more

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This is one of the restaurants that was missing on my favorite list. Indeed the place is super cosy and shows the long gone Paris, the one that you find in movies, the one that reminds me of Amelie Poulain. Indeed, how could it be different as this place is ran from head to toes by American expats. In my opinion, no one is better than an expat fulfilling his dream of opening a restaurant in Paris. Indeed the image of the city they have is without a doubt originally and subconsciously rooted in the 7th art, the one of the Lumiere brothers. So if you feel like traveling in the Paris that we all crave, depleted of harsh and exclusive Parisians (I was born and raised in Paris) this is the place to go. You will meet a melting pot of people from all horizons and nationalities mixed with the right amount of Parisians which make it an experience all by itself. The food is great, and I feel very comfortable with the type of Americanized menus as I have lived in the USA half I my life. The modernized touch of French cuisine works for me, and I just love these ambiances. read more

Verjus - My visit during Kale day, October 2nd. - Modern European Near Me - Paris, 75

This place is on the pricey side as it's 78€ for 6 courses, but the portions are on the larger side, the food is inventive and unique without being too crazy, and the quality was excellent - lots of fresh, seasonal vegetables. I found the textures and combinations of flavors in the dishes really delicious and different. While this was one of the pricier dinners we have had on 4 different trips to Paris, it was certainly one of the best and more memorable meals that we had. This reminded me of food/restaurants in San Francisco, with a more familial/sharing plates vibe and plates that focused more on vegetables and fresh ingredients than with plating. I found that it was more vegetable heavy than most other French restaurants, which I found refreshing and also appreciated it was a bit healthier. I loved the amuse bouches that came out - all 5 came out at the same time, and the portion size was actually pretty decent. Amuse Bouche: - Purple potato, herbs de provence - These were basically like potato chips freshly made with purple potatoes with a creamy garlic & herb spread. - Chickpea socca & wild herbs - This was my favorite of the amuse bouches, it was like a mini chickpea flour taco stuffed with fresh herbs. I don't normally eat this many fresh herbs in one bite, but this was delicious. - Beetroot and wild blueberry - These were little tarts on a piece of crispy potato with a beet mousse/cream and topped with a blueberry. They were small but a nice little bite. - Green asparagus, brown butter cream and almonds - These asparagus were really fresh and simple and didn't need a whole lot to make it delicious. It was perfectly steamed with a nice crunch, and was topped with a brown butter cream and sliced almonds. - Artichoke, egg yolk and saffron - This wasn't bad, but of all the amuse bouches, this was my least favorite. It was a steamed artichoke with almost a hollandaise cream sauce tinged with saffron. I didn't think this one was quite as special. Main Dishes: - Sourdough bread & butter - While I appreciated that this bread was homemade, I didn't think it was any better than most bread that I get from other restaurants or from boulangeries. Whereas other restaurants keep bringing you unlimited bread with your meal, you only got once slice. I wish the bread had been a little more generous than one small slice. - White asparagus, green garlic & herbs - This was my least favorite of the savory dishes - it was way too garlicky and it overpowered the white asparagus. The asparagus was fresh, but I couldn't taste anything except garlic. - Morels, celeriac - The morel mushrooms here were fresh and plentiful in the dish and paired well with the roasted celeriac which naturally doesn't have a ton of taste. The plate was definitely an interesting combination of textures and had a kind of cheesy sauce. - Romaine, lamb, and escargots - This was my favorite dish - I couldn't have lamb tartare but my other dining partners thought it was really good and fresh. I had a roasted eggplant instead that went well with the romaine lettuce prepared in a number of ways. The romaine lettuce was really fresh and it was a large portion so that we could make lettuce wraps. There was also a piece of lettuce that was grilled and served with a glaze made from the lamb jus. The escargots were also good and the texture was good - not overly chewy, and it was seasoned well. You almost wouldn't know that you were eating escargot. This was pretty simple, but really fresh and plentiful. Desserts: Parsnip, pear and walnuts - This dessert was really interesting; a little savory with the parsnip and sweet from the pear. I don't know if I would have eaten more of this, but it was a nice interlude from the savory dishes into the desserts. Lemon meyer cake and sorbet - For 5 people, we got 2 small lemon cakes which were really fresh and delicious. It came with a sorbet in a mandarine or clementine, and went well with the cake. I really loved this dessert and could have eaten more. All in all, a more vegetable heavy meal that some other French restaurants, which I definitely appreciated. They had some unique textures and flavors and combinations, but not too out-there, and the portions were decent sized, and half was served family style. It was a little on the pricey side, but I would come back here! read more

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Everything from the mood to service was amazing. I liked how it wasn't pretentious at all but more comfortable. The bread and house made butter was addicting. I like how it came out kind of warm in a cute sack. The wine paring was good especially the with the dessert chocolate cake. read more

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The American ex-pat owners/chefs & front of the house staff at Verjus put together a lovely product that will leave you wanting more and an urge to come back on your next visit to Paris. The staff was incredibly welcoming & took fine care of us during our experience in their establishment. Verjus' atmosphere is lovely and quant, with a farm to table vibe that is combined with a hint of Parisian elegance. We had the tasting menu, which at 68EUR/pp is a steal. The accompanying wine pairing (50EUR/pp) was a lovely addition to the evening. In particular the staff did an amazing job explaining each wine, each dish and how the pairing worked together. For the food, all the dishes were excellent, but the Lamb tartare was other-worldly. The sweetness of the lamb met with a zest of garlic, harisa & balanced with yogurt has us asking for a second serving. Paired with a lovely Shiraz from the northern Rhone region, it was easy to say the lamb dish was the evenings winner. For anyone visiting Paris, this is a must to visit, especially if you are an American. read more

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I wish I could only give stars for service because the wait staff were wonderfully attentive and deserve 5 stars, and the ambience is charming. That is why I gave this place 2 instead of 1 stars. But unfortunately this was the worst meal I've had in Paris. Several of the dishes leaned very heavy on the sour, so much I could not taste the food at all. There was a very promising egg dish as part of the first course that ended up being an oddly cloying mix of sweet and sour. I wanted to taste the full egginess of a beautifully done egg, but it was so sweet and sour I had to give half of it to another dinner guest. There was the beautifully plated white asparagus that again was unevenly pickled (some barely sour, others so very sour), that I could not taste the delicate asparagus flavor I was looking to relish at all. I just could not finish. Same thing for the artichoke hearts dabbed with caviar. Caviar is not an easy flavor to over power, but somehow yet again, the artichoke tasted like the pickled ones you get out of a can. The final straw was two pieces of very dry chicken, one breast one thigh (how do you dry out thigh?) that was so dry my knife has trouble cutting through the skin. It was served in a sauce that tasted exactly like the thick sweet soy sauce you get straight out of the bottle. Too sweet and salty. The two relatively tasty desserts that rounded out the meal were unfortunately not enough to wash the taste of sour out of my mouth. This meal was bad enough, I actually felt queasy in the middle. The meal ruined my mood and night. Afterwards I literally had to go get a bowl of ramen around the corner to cleanse my pallet. I love food, I really wanted to love Verjus, but unless you like to only taste the acid and not your food, don't go there. read more

The address and map are off, was there on 5/20 and the proper address is 52 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris, France. Tucked into a small corner of the exterior of the Palais Royale. Please use this address to save yourself 10min of wandering about. Really enjoyed this hidden spot and so glad Yelp sent me their way. Mixed group of diners and quite an accomplished menu that suits all kinds who love a thoughtfully created and exquisitely prepared meal, which costs about £75 for 6 courses of perfect size (sans wine). The pros: Wonderfully diverse (fixed) menu of seasonal ingredients served in surprising combinations at a good pace. Small bar area downstairs and intimate dining area upstairs makes for a nice environment. Menu changes frequently so not sure it's worth me reviewing every dish from my visit, but they were each lovely, the lamb most especially. Servers give good descriptions of each dish when it's served and know the origins of every ingredient -Phenomenal. Truly great service. (Menu pictured) The cons: It's prix fixe so it takes a bit of time. Was busy when I went so the entire service took 90min. Plan accordingly, and it's all worth the time. Reservations recommended. read more

Verjus - Every detail was exquisite...and they churn their own butter. :) - Modern European Near Me - Paris, 75

Beautiful restaurant - inside and out. The service was attentive but unobtrusive, and the the vibe felt like you were at a friend's dinner party rather than a fancy restaurant. For the food: The first two rounds of the tasting menu were incredible. The highlights were the roasted purple carrot skewer, chickpea patty with pureed chickpeas and parsley, and oysters in a green herb sauce. By far the best thing if the night was the egg custard with runny yolk and hints of lemon curd, which was so delicate and nuanced that I would've been happy having it for dessert. After the second round, however, the other courses lost their edge. They were heavy and didn't have the same depth of flavor as the first rounds. I was disappointed in the later rounds, but I'd love to come back to see what they come up with next time I'm in town. read more