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    Au Petit Suisse

    3.9 (133 reviews)
    ModerateBrasseries, French
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Tracy H.

    Enjoyed a lovely meal with friendly service and relaxed atmosphere with a view of Luxembourg Gardens We ordered the salmon with toast, chicken with haricot verts and beef carpaccio. Everything was perfectly prepared, the picture tells the story,

    Dinner selfie
    Meredith C.

    Manager sat is either a smile and jokes and both she and our waiter were charming! Great espresso martinis, steak dinner and chocolate lava cake dessert. Still thinking about the amazing vinaigrette on the small side salad that accompanied the perfect steak and french fries. Relaxing with a hint of a park view and plenty of people watching. Would go back in a heartbeat.

    Salade Aveyronnoise - check out the huge wedge of cheese and massive amount of ham!
    Kira T.

    And we went back! Even better than I remembered. My husband's Croque Jambon with 3 Cheeses was perfection. He got the "frites supplement" 1€ 50 extra. The sandwich also came with a lovely fresh bit of salad. I had the Salade Aveyronnaise, which was AMAZING. Fresh greens tossed in a lovely vinaigrette, with toasted walnuts, chunks of pear, halved cherry tomatoes, a dizzyingly huge wedge of Roquefort, and many slices of a hearty prosciutto-style ham. OMG. Just OMG. Lovely service, still the same delightful space - huzzah! The bill as €44.50 for Perrier, a large red wine, and the aforementioned sandwich and salad. Really good value for money IMHO.

    Duck
    Bruce K.

    Our first spot to eat and this is where we landed around the corner from our air b&b. This spot is a small, nice, cozy spot. You have your choice eating inside upstairs or outside on the patios. France is exactly what you think, drinking your coffee people watching and if you're with a group good conversation and a city kind of relaxation. We sat on the second floor, small tables, so don't expect space up there. So what did we get? Pretty simple, but the thought of a small lunch did not happen. We started off with a charcuterie board and it was huge. Coming from the US I was thinking probably half the amount. When that board came out I was super excited. I forgot to take a picture, but believe me if you're looking for something to snack on while just relaxing, this is what you should get. The duck came with 4 breasts, and it was well seasoned as expected. The tartare was pretty amazing as well plenty of flavor. There was actually no negative side that I saw, and I felt out of all the meals that I had in Paris, this one was a definite memorable one. If you're looking for a place to eat, put this one on your list.

    Croque Madam
    Brett N.

    Why 3 stars? Because it just felt pricey and unmemorable. --- --- --- We came here before noon, and found out that the only item available at that time was the croque monsieur, which is basically melted cheese on bread. We happily ordered two because we were hungry. They were small and simple, but delicious. Though, I wish we would have known that we could have also ordered a croque madame, which consisted of an egg on top of the cheese. I also enjoyed my latte - it was not sweet and full of milk, which is a good thing unless you need your coffee drowning in sugar. As the clock struck noon, we decided that our appetites had subsided a bit, so we just ordered a couple servings of french onion soup. We felt like it was good but not amazing. We had high hopes, considering it was our first time eating french onion soup... in France :) The primary reason for the 3-star rating is that our bill ended up at 53 Euros. For 2 slices of bread with cheese, 2 french onion soups and a latte. Definitely a high price to pay for appetizers and coffee!

    Cheese cake for dessert. Yum
    Dennis G.

    This is as French as it gets. Jazz music in the background. A waiter named Aris. A beautiful woman sitting across from me. A glass of Bordeaux. French fry's. The steak needed tenderizing. A bit chewy. Overall a positive dining experience. Yes, I recommend this French restaurant.

    Onion soups

    Very kind to American tourists. Great location great service and great food. Authentic French vibe that doesn't seem like a tourist trap while still being across the Luxembourg Garden.

    Upstairs and downstairs
    Vin S.

    Au Petit Suisse is one of Paris' oldest brasseries, first opened in 1791. That's right, it has stood on this same corner for almost 225 years! This little place is a gem, with great food in large portions, a great location directly across from the Jardin du Luxembourg, and good prices for Paris. I has a scrumptious omelette with ham and onions that came with a big green salad (€8.8). This was big and filling and full of flavor. The omelette was fluffy and the ham (really more like bacon) tender albeit a little fatty. But the overall omelette was great. The reason that I ordered this was because I had seen it upon entering the restaurant on another diner's plate. It just looked so good! Of course, being a brasserie, they have a very nice selection of beers and French wines. I had a very nice glass of rouge (red) for €6 - cannot remember the details. Anyway, I highly recommend Au Petit Suisse. It's an easy and friendly stop!

    French onion soup (little salty)

    It was perfect for what we were looking for (hearty, filling meal for a decent price). We were starving after touching down in Paris and wandered in after Googling good places to eat. The atmosphere inside is great. There's seating outside for what looked like small parties (~2 people) to relax, grab a drink and some food. We chose to sit inside since it was a little cold. The inside has interesting and cozy design, with 2 levels, wooden furniture, and plush benches in an area. I ordered the beef tartare and it was very satisfying. Came with fries and salad for only 17 euros. I also shared the French onion soup (very shareable), it was ok and a little salty. Not very cheesy, which I personally enjoyed. I would get the tartare again, but skip on the soup. The duck and croque madame my friends got were great. Desserts were DELICIOUS and good value. In an area with tourist traps, this is not one of them! Tons of locals frequenting too, and good food for fair price.

    Croque madame was good. There's ham underneath the cheese. 9.5€?

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    Excellent food. My Beef Carpaccio was amazing. Excellent service and a great view. Wonderful value and we will definitely return.

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    Nice server. Large portions. Good food. Great location across from Luxembourg. Charming.

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    Average food and service at a charming location. Could be better! wine was adequate and the beer was ok.

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    Wonderful steak and frites and a nice wine. Cozy restaurant, just the right size and ambience.

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    Excellent food & drinks! A very comfortable Paris restaurant with indoor & outdoor seating!

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(92 reviews)
    3.6 kmGare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

    Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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    Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(564 reviews)
    0.7 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 German girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

    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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    Bistro des Augustins - Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

    Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

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    Assiette de saumon fumé

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    Brasserie Dubillot - French Fries

    Brasserie Dubillot

    4.4(37 reviews)
    2.3 kmArts & Métiers/Rambuteau, 2ème

    This was our last dinner in Paris, and it was pretty magical. This restaurant had a long no…read morereservation line, so thankfully we had one. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated right away. This restaurant is really big. There's outdoor seating, and indoors on a first and second floor. As seen by my food pics, everything was delish. Our servers were Kylian and Marie-Alix, both of which were very friendly and attentive; having great servers just closes out a great experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

    This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had…read more We arrived while the kitchen was closed and were told it would reopen at 7:00 p.m. We waited over two hours specifically so we could eat at this restaurant because it had been recommended by our hotel. When the restaurant reopened, things only got worse. Our party of five was first told we didn't have a reservation and then was offered a table for four right by the entrance. We were later offered a high-top table, but I explained that I had recently undergone knee surgery and could not sit comfortably at a high-top. The manager's response was simply that it was the only option available, and she walked away. We were told the preferred tables were reserved. When I asked if we could make a reservation for one of those tables, I was told no because the restaurant had just reopened. The entire interaction left us feeling unwelcome. A customer sitting at the bar even commented that he believed we were being treated differently and said it appeared the restaurant did not want us there. After waiting more than two hours just for the restaurant to reopen, this was an incredibly disappointing experience. The poor communication, lack of accommodation, and overall service were unacceptable. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

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    Upstairs dining area

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    Veg Risotto with Cheese

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    Le Petit Vendôme - Everything here was delicious! Enjoy. See you here!

    Le Petit Vendôme

    4.2(240 reviews)
    2.3 kmPlace Vendôme, 2ème
    €€

    Le Petit Vendôme is one of those places you'll see all over social media and travel guides, often…read morepraised for serving one of the best sandwiches in Paris. Naturally, we had to see what all the excitement was about. ambience has that old-school Parisian bistro feel We ordered their best sellers and while both sandwiches were made with quality ingredients, fresh bread, and generous fillings, they just didn't live up to the expectations. They were good, but they weren't the kind of sandwiches that make you stop after the first bite and think, this is amazing. I honestly don't understand the hype. After waiting in line, I expected something truly memorable, but it turned out to be just a good sandwich, nothing more. If you happen to pass by when there's little or no queue, it's worth trying. But if there's a long line, I'd skip it and head to one of the many other excellent sandwich shops in Paris. For me, the wait simply wasn't justified.

    Absolutely worth the line for a sandwich!! You have heard the hype and you simply must go! We were…read morein the area and looking for a late lunch so we stopped by around 2PM and got in line. We had to wait about 15 minutes but it was so worth it! We got of the ham, cheese and butter sandwiches and my my this was amazing! For $20, the sandwiches were a GREAT price and absolutely delicious! No need to sit inside just grab and go and enjoy!

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    Inside

    Le Petit Vendôme - Pistachio crème brûlée

    Pistachio crème brûlée

    Le Petit Vendôme - Jambon Beurre sandwich - considered the best in Paris

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    Jambon Beurre sandwich - considered the best in Paris

    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(708 reviews)
    2.2 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
    €€

    Outstanding provencal food. Every dish was superb. Fried tiny fish, gratinated mussels, chickpea…read morefries for appetizer. Duck breast slices like fine rare steak. Brandade of haddock creamy delicious. Most of all was the friendly engagement of the waitstaff, led by the manager, Nicholas, who went beyond the call of duty to find a place for my family dinner. Bravo to all!

    Friday lunch was an absolute beauty…read more The food? Fantastic. The wait times? Let's just say we're in Paris, not a Formula 1 pit lane. We'll leave it at that. We headed to Chez Janou, a Paris institution. I hadn't been in years, but my son insisted we go back because, according to him, they have the best chocolate mousse in Paris. Judging by the lineup, half the city; and every tourist with an Instagram account showed up. Thankfully we had a 2pm reso. Here's the thing, though. Everyone talks about the mousse, but the food deserves just as much attention. I'd also forgotten how much I love the 3rd arrondissement. Wander a few minutes from the restaurant and you'll find beautiful art galleries, a gorgeous little park, and some of the best boutique shopping in Paris. It's one of those neighbourhoods where you accidentally walk 15,000 steps without realizing it. Now, here's your game plan. Start with the escargots or the gambas to share. For your main, order the farci provençal or the foie de veau. The farci is like a French version of a stuffed pepper: yummy comfort food with a southern coast twist. As for the foie de veau... I actually ordered it by mistake. I thought I was getting regular veal. Out came veal liver. Best mistake of the day. I love liver. My mom makes an incredible liver and onions, so I'm a tough judge. This was outstanding. Rich, buttery, perfectly cooked and perfectly salted. It was so good I immediately texted my mom and told her she's coming here the next time she's in Paris. Drum roll, please... The chocolate mousse. Was it worth all the hype? Yep. There are no fancy swirls or little artistic desserts here. A server simply walks over carrying what looks like a white industrial-sized bowl of chocolate mousse and casually drops a mountain of it onto your plate. Everyone grabs a spoon and starts digging in. It's wonderfully French. Simple. Unpretentious. Ridiculously good. So yes, Chez Janou lives up to the hype. But don't just come for the mousse. Come for the lunch, stay for the neighbourhood, and spend the afternoon getting happily lost in one of the best corners of Paris. That's a Friday well spent.

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    Chez Janou - Bar vibe

    Bar vibe

    Chez Janou - Escargot

    Escargot

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    Bread with Chocolate Mousse

    Au Petit Suisse - brasseries - Updated September 2026

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