If I had to pick ONE restaurant for dinner in the whole city of Paris, it might be Au Père Louis…read more Why? The Food: all your favorite French dishes are here and are done well! They even have the hard to find cassoulet daily! French onion soup, fois gras, roasted chicken and fries, steak frites... the list goes on and on... The vibe: Super friendly folks and English is spoken if you're worried about reading the menu. At 7pm, the place feels empty, but by 8pm, you're lucky to find a seat. I made a reservation the day before so everything went perfectly. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Bon appetit!

We quickly found a seat in the bar area, but those stools with backs were a bit uncomfortable. The…read moreservers were incredibly friendly. The restaurant has three levels, which I imagine makes it tough for the servers to keep up with everyone as they ran up and down the stairs. I tried the special: Risotto with shrimp. It was the best risotto I've ever had--so light and delicious. The shrimps were large and cooked perfectly. My wife had the razor clams, which were cold and chewy. She also had Xistorra Tranchee, a type of chistorra, which could have used a bit more to make it more than just sausage on a plate, maybe a bed of lettuce would make it better. Overall, it was a lovely dinner.

Went in here for a glass ended up having a bottle. Amazing list and just really friendly people who…read morewant you to have good wine. It is hot inside, but worth it. We only went for a peak and sat outside to eat some fresh meats and cheeses, and enjoy the views. Good for a quick glass or a long sit down.

Descending into the cave that is this wine bar, heat sneaks up on you. A reddish hue fills the…read morecellar's chambers, and the energy level is high, the mood festive. Table after table is crowded, and there is much merrymaking: revelers mosh and dance and grind and laugh and hug to the DJ - Pierre - behind the bar, where an Israeli flag proudly hangs next to Canadian and UK flags and retro pin-up models. When Pierre played "Hava Nagila", all hell broke loose. Later, we asked Pierre if he was the owner (he wasn't). He invited us behind the bar, then poured us hefty glasses of wine for free. Discovering we were Americans, he blasted the American national anthem - twice. Friends and I emptied a few bottles of Sancerre (Domaine Paul Cherrier, 2008). We put one aside, where strangers accidentally finished it. They apologized profusely, then bought us yet another bottle. Needless to say, my time here was a blur of awesomeness.

The 4-course fixed price menu was delicious, starting with a chilled celery soup with condiments,…read morefollowed by a casserole of veal stew with carrots, potatoes, and snap peas. While this was the only hot dish, it was difficult to fully appreciate as Paris was in the middle of a heat wave at the end of May, 2026, and the restaurant is not air-conditioned. The third course of a blue cheese paired with dates and the fourth, a lovely pana cotta topped with berry coulis were welcome treats. I would recommend this restaurant and would gladly return myself, but only during more moderate temperatures.

The food, service and ambiance were fantastic. We had the price fixed menu. We started with the…read morebutternut squash veloute. The presentation was lovely and the dish was very good. Then we moved on to our main course. I had an incredible cod dish and my husband had beef he said it was delicious. Next we had a creamy blue cheese with a delicious wine soaked prune and sauce. We finished off with the best mandarin orange panacotta. Highly, highly recommend this restaurant.

On a recent trip to Paris, my husband and I stopped in here for a quick lunch. Do it!…read more L'Avant Comptoir is a tiny wine bar in the 6th arrondissement which serves an assortment of small plates. The menu changes daily, and every item is fantastic! Beautifully plated, quality ingredients, imaginative choices, warm welcome, fast service. Top notch.

Unfortunately the young girl wasn't friendly like Anthony Bourdain said…read more No English menu which was fine, but they can't really help on describing. She was also rough slamming utensils and dishes which was wild. Squid Ink Croquettes was very good in my opinion. Lots of ink and chunks of squid. Good flavor. Shrimp Ravioli in Seaweed Soup was more like a dim sum dish... A glass of white wine was €10 which is high. Butter was very good though as expected.

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.

I wish/ hope I can find something so innovative back in the states. You use a card loaded with…read moreEuros to dispense beer from self service machines. Mr. Zinc has 6 beers and about 8 wines. It is a basic but fun enviornment. I recommend the white beer and surprisingly, their IPA. Cheers!

Very friendly cozy bar for beer or wine on self service tap. Upstairs and downstairs. The wine was…read more4.20€ for a large pour.

Revisited this place in our latest trip to Paris. Had a wonderful few hours there. Great food and…read morewine recommendations as was the case on all our previous visits.

A typical Paris discovery...while walking down a side street on the way to lunch, we noticed this…read moretiny (TINY!) wine shop and wine bar that had some rare empty bottles displayed in the window. So on the way back to the hotel we stopped by and within a short while we were best friends with the charming co-owner, Vincent, an ex-sommelier (speaks passable English). Don't expect anything too fancy as you squeeze into the table with a half dozen seats (there are also a couple of tables on the sidewalk), and we were apparently here on shipping day so the floor was overflowing with cases of wine. A steady stream of locals stopping by for a glass of wine and a bite at charcuterie at lunchtime. But Vincent really knows his wines, and if you do too, you will have a great time. We sampled what was open and then bought some special bottles to take back to the States. We also got a tour of their wine cellar, which is a very dusty basement that looked like it was dug out sometime around WWI. To top it off, Vincent decanted one of our purchases (we couldn't wait), and then we came back an hour later to share it with him along with some complementary charcuterie. Très magnifique!

Cute..just across from Le Marche St Germain. Comfortable sofas, relaxing atmosphere...great wine…read morelist by the bottle. Knowledgeable server. We each had a glass of Champagne pre dinner.

Fabulous wine bar in Paris in one of my favorite neighborhoods. Love the selection and also their…read moreother locations in London and NYC. I always save it for Sunday evenings since it's rare to find a place as good as this that is also open on Sundays! The interior lighting is lovely and the service is always on point. Have sat in here many times for many laughs and good conversation with friends and it never disappoints.

- Visited on the first Saturday of April for dinner; had a 6:30pm reservation…read more- Very popular spot on the edge of Jardin du Luxembourg; a few outdoor tables are tightly packed for people-watching, and the interior is quite small with closely spaced seating across two levels - Service was friendly overall; our waitress was especially warm and accommodating with the kids - Food was solid but a bit mixed: escargot was flavorful as expected; the croque-madame was generously sized and nicely toasted; the duck breast was cooked well and paired with a tasty orange honey sauce, though it was on the fattier side; the aligot was interesting--cheesy mashed potatoes with a notably stretchy, gummy texture; the chicken supreme with preserved lemon was simple but nicely elevated by the sauce; green beans were well seasoned but softer than the described "crispy" texture

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Six Snails from Burgundy - Very good! Unlike in the States, these escargot (as most in Paris) were served in their ACTUAL snail shells and they were addictively deeeelicious - like I can have 95 of them addictive! = Duck Breast - Duck was tender, but I thought it was just OK. The orange honey sauce made for a good dipper sauce, but without it, the duck was relatively ordinary. The aligot was quite cheesy and tasty though. = Chicken Supreme - Solid chicken and well cooked. String Beans were excellent! Like the Duck Breast, presentation was simple and elegant. However, for me personally, the chicken was OK. Nothing wow'd me on this dish. + Toasted Ham and Cheese Sandwich and Fried Egg, Salad - Good for what it was - a ham and cheese sammie with a fried egg. Definitely fancier than your stateside version - it wins that hands down. Bread was toasted and buttered very well, which to me, was the key to this sammie. THE SERVICE ------------------ + Alllll of the food came out very fast after we ordered. + All of the employees were super friendly to us, despite us not speaking a lick of French. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- = Interior and exterior are tigggght. The interior consists of a 2nd level, which has a few tables. = Exterior has outdoor seating for what seems to be customary at most restaurants - people watching while day drinking. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + We had a resy for 6:15 PM on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately, which is always a good thing. + Outdoor seating area was packkked, but there was always an open table or two inside.

Where to begin? First off, the staff are incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the products they…read moreserve. Fantastic pairing recommendations and suggestions if you're unsure of what to get. Ultimately, I chose the foie gras (which was incredible) and a champagne pairing that complimented each other beautifully. The people next to me had also ordered a pasta dish that looked incredible, but I decided to finish off with the tarte citron and it did not disappoint. Smooth, creamy and just the right amount of tart lemon. I can't wait to be back in Paris because I will be back.

Pure perfection!!!…read more We came across this place accidentally. Our Airbnb host gave us another place to try that had a very similar name, but we found this instead. And I am so thankful we did! This was by far one of the best meals we had in Paris. The "vibe" was immaculate, the staff were kind and helpful, and the food was out of this world! My husband and I both got a glass of red wine, which were lovely for a great price. We ordered the burrata which had tomatoes, arugula, raspberries, and balsamic and olive oil drizzle on top. This was delicious!! We cleaned the plate. I could've eaten several ordered of this as well as the ravioli we got. They had two ravioli options, and we chose the spinach and ricotta one. It came with 12 small ravioli pieces. Again, we devoured it. We saw dishes that other people ordered, and everything looked equally amazing. I would choose to go back here again during our short Paris stay if they were open today. It is that good!!