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A classic in Paris! I'd go back just for the vibes and the memory of visiting such an iconic establishment but the food wasn't incredible. It's a pork focused menu so there are some creative dishes but overall everything needed a punch of salt and acid. It was all pretty bland and overall didn't feel super fresh.
When it came to finding a late night meal in Paris, Au Pied de Cochon seemed to be one of the only options. We had a LONG day, overbooking ourselves with tours, steps, and sight seeing and had missed dinner, so we pulled up to APC at midnight and were seated immediately THANK GOD. We were starving. The interior is exactly what I think of when I think of a French ass restaurant... HURRY UP WITH MY DAMN CROISSANT! We sat and scanned the huge menu and settled on the "must taste" charcuterie platter, the beef fillet (medium rare), and some french fries for the plot. As we were waiting, talking the night away over a bottle of red wine, our server brought over a jar of pickles. I was gassed up as I love pickles, but my excitement turned to depression as the jar was filled with gnats. That one hurt. I didn't even want to write this, but there truly were a good amount of gnats in that thing and I think the consumer should know. It kind of ruined the rest of the meal for us. It only went further south when our steak was put on the table, as that thing was still alive damn near. I ordered medium rare, and in my ignorant American opinion, this thing was cooked blue rare (which is less cooked than rare). However, my research says that typical French steaks are cooked less than American ones. I am not knocking off any stars for a cultural difference that I wasn't aware of. I am taking full responsibility for this. I loathe when Americans travel and expect a different culture to cater specifically to their American tastebuds. We saw a couple a few tables from us get this crepe that the server poured some liquid fire over, so we got that for dessert. The liquid fire turned out to be Grand Marnier, and this is how I found out the hard way that I REALLY don't like Grand Marnier. It was just simply not for me, but the thing about me is I'll try anything once. All in all, I'm still happy we came and appreciate them being open late. We still got some much needed calories. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo
Didn't plan on eating here but after walking and shopping all day...this is where fate brought us. Wonderful cute bistro with ...you guessed it....Cochon on the plate.... They also do a lot of very good seafood. My wife loved her Moules Frites....huge portion Okay wine selection. Typical parisian service which was fine. Loved dining outside on the sidewalk at sunset.
We happened to pass by this so-called "iconic" restaurant late at night after already having dinner elsewhere and decided to stop in for a light snack. There was no wait, so we sat outside. Our waiter handed us the menu and bounced between nearby tables, but when we ordered just a couple of starters, he actually complained that we were supposed to order one main dish per person--then said he'd make an "exception" this time. To keep the peace, we even ordered a Crêpe Suzette for dessert just to please him. The food itself was mediocre at best, exactly what you'd expect from a touristy spot living off its name. We had two glasses of wine, a bottle of water, two starters, and the dessert, and the bill came to about USD 80. Definitely not worth it. The food was subpar, and that's being generous. I won't be going back.
We went during late lunch/early dinner and it was good! Not too loud and not too quiet. All the decorations in the France are so pretty and it's always very nice to see. Our server was patient with us as we looked over the menu and tried to decide what we wanted to order. The French onion soup and mussels were so delicious. I especially enjoyed the mussels. There was so much in the pot and our entire group was able to eat so many. The mussels were so soft and flavorful. The duck breast was also good! The sauce and green beans were a nice addition to the meal and the green beans were coated nicely in the sauce. The duck break was also pretty tender and soaked up the flavor well.
I'm honestly not sure why this place has gotten bad reviews -I had a great experience from start to finish. We ordered the French onion soup, Caesar salad, mussels, and the 14-hour pork shoulder and every single dish was full of flavor. The soup was rich and comforting with just the right amount of melted cheese, the Caesar salad was crisp and well-dressed, the mussels were fresh and came in a flavorful broth, and the pork shoulder was tender and incredibly satisfying. Service was quick, friendly, and accommodating, which made the whole evening even more enjoyable. There's a lot of reviews regarding the bad service but our lovely server (who was half Viet and Swedish) was wonderful and even jokingly mentioned he knew Brad Pitt. Maybe they've turned things around recently, or maybe they've just been unfairly judged but based on my visit, I'd definitely recommend giving them a try. Also, it's worth noting that dining culture in France may differ from what some travelers are used to. For example, tables both inside and outside are often placed closer together than in other countries like the US. This setup reflects a more communal and social atmosphere, which seems to be quite common here. There are also subtle nuances in service and dining etiquette that are part of the local experience. I encourage fellow travelers to approach these differences with an open mind and respect, as part of enjoying and appreciating another culture.
I am so happy I had dinner at this incredible restaurant. The décor is absolutely beautiful! I loved the brass pig's foot door handles. We ordered onion soup, beef fillet, potatoes, and crème brulee for dessert. OMG! The onion soup was, by far, the best I've ever had. The crème brulee was delicious! They gave us complimentary pig meringues at the end of our meal. The entire meal was fabulous!
I was on a mission in Paris to find the Best French Onion Soup or Soupe a l'oignon! After trying for lunch & dinner Soupe a l'oignon, and being so disappointed with flat flavors, we sat down at Au Pied de Cochon, search was over! Au Pied de Cochon hands down best Soupe a l'oignon which on their menu is Soupe a l'oignon Gratinee des Halles. The top layer of cheese done to perfection! Once you spoon through the nutty velvety cheese, you get a spoonful of sweet carmalized onions and rich savory broth! A hit! After our meal they brought us 2 sweet adorable Cochon (pig) pink piggy meringues.
Bustling brasserie that's open late nights. Came here for dinner with my family and waited for about 40 minutes to get a table on a Saturday around 8pm. Anthony Bourdain ate here so I imagine that's partially why it is so busy. The food is straightforwardly French and the waiters are the same. I think that there are better options in Paris for French food but this is convenient is you're looking to have a late night dinner. The potato au gratin was the best part of the meal for me. Service is slow but the ambiance is nice so you can easily hang out here for a bit. They have little pig-shaped desserts at the end, which was a cute touch.
Lovely spot for traditional French food! I visited this classic Parisian spot for dinner after a friend who grew up in the city recommended it. The servers were friendly and guided us -- and our English menus -- to a cozy little spot in the corner of their outdoor seating area. Au Pied de Cochon is known for their seafood and, as the name implies, their pork, so we knew we had to sample both of those specialities. We split an order of escargot to start, which was fantastic. The snails were tender and had a slightly briny, earthy flavor that went delightfully with the fresh herbs and butter. It came with plenty of crusty baguette slices, which was perfect for soaking up all the extra butter. My friend got their Salade Saint-Antoine, a signature salad loaded with several cuts of pork, potatoes, and even more escargot. It was massive and not exactly the most salad-like, given the copious amounts of pork, but it was quite tasty. I ordered their classic Moules Frites, which were also great. The mussels were cooked in a flavorful white wine sauce, and it came with plenty of fries to soak up the extra sauce at the end. I did find the mussels slightly overcooked, as they were a bit too chewy and almost gummy, but I appreciated the flavor of the sauce. On the other hand, the fries were a smidge soggy and very short, so you had to dig for them at the bottom of the container. We ended the meal with their complementary meringues, which were shaped like little piglets. It was a very cute way to finish off a solid meal!
We walked by the restaurant almost everyday during our 10-day stay in Paris last month. It looked busy and lively right by the Les Halles metro station facing the plaza by Westfield Forum so we decided to give it a try. We did not realize its popularity when we were not able to make a dinner reservation online for the same day despite the size of the restaurant and it's open 24 hrs a day. However, we were able to make a lunch reservation the next day. We sat by the street so it was a perfect spot to people watch on a sunny afternoon. I couldn't pass up on having escargots to start my lunch and they were delicious. However, I was almost giddy when my grilled pork trotter came to the table with a salivating side of fries. I tried hard to be civilized while devouring the trotter. I managed to be able to use my cutlery and refrain from using my fingers to get every bit of goodness from the trotter. While the skin and the crust were perfectly crispy, the inside goodness was tender while retaining the chewy texture in every bite. It was a rather large trotter piece but I finished every single part of it. The service was excellent and our waiter was extremely helpful.
Four stars food, 1 star service. To be specific, just our waiter. He was the only grumpy, frumpy, waiter who singled out tourists the entire time we were in Paris for this trip. Our expediter, who was great by the way, had mentioned the waiter said to bring our starter and mains out at the same time. The tables are postage stamp sized...he knows the plates would not fit. We had to scramble to move our starters into our main dish. Ugh. But I digress. The starter of haricot vert salade was very good. Perfectly blanched and seasoned well. Wife had the stuffed pig's trotter. As far as we could tell, it was stuffed with a blend of pate and champingon. For me, I had St Anthony's temptation because, well we are at the foot of the pig after all. All the bits were very nice from tail, to ears, to trotters. Albeit very rich as one would expect. After the treatment from the waiter, and the fact that this restaurant was packed like sardines (yes, we know of brasserie culture, but this is to the 10th degree), we decided not to have any dessert and made our way out. Last bit...if you pay using the QR code, you get charged like 2 euro for a convenience fee. I made the waiter begrudgingly bring the card machine...I don't pay money to you for something that makes your job easier.
Great place to try French dishes with pork as the main protein. Bring a translation tool because the menu is only in French. However, our waiter was able to explain and recommend items. We had the pork ribs and it was pretty good. It's pretty fatty too. Also, this is in a tourist area, so it was pretty busy even though it seemed it was off the beaten path. Definitely worth a try! read more
22 days ago
A classic in Paris! I'd go back just for the vibes and the memory of visiting such an iconic establishment but the food wasn't incredible. It's a pork focused menu so there are some creative dishes but overall everything needed a punch of salt and acid. It was all pretty bland and overall didn't feel super fresh. read more
When it came to finding a late night meal in Paris, Au Pied de Cochon seemed to be one of the only options. We had a LONG day, overbooking ourselves with tours, steps, and sight seeing and had missed dinner, so we pulled up to APC at midnight and were seated immediately THANK GOD. We were starving. The interior is exactly what I think of when I think of a French ass restaurant... HURRY UP WITH MY DAMN CROISSANT! We sat and scanned the huge menu and settled on the "must taste" charcuterie platter, the beef fillet (medium rare), and some french fries for the plot. As we were waiting, talking the night away over a bottle of red wine, our server brought over a jar of pickles. I was gassed up as I love pickles, but my excitement turned to depression as the jar was filled with gnats. That one hurt. I didn't even want to write this, but there truly were a good amount of gnats in that thing and I think the consumer should know. It kind of ruined the rest of the meal for us. It only went further south when our steak was put on the table, as that thing was still alive damn near. I ordered medium rare, and in my ignorant American opinion, this thing was cooked blue rare (which is less cooked than rare). However, my research says that typical French steaks are cooked less than American ones. I am not knocking off any stars for a cultural difference that I wasn't aware of. I am taking full responsibility for this. I loathe when Americans travel and expect a different culture to cater specifically to their American tastebuds. We saw a couple a few tables from us get this crepe that the server poured some liquid fire over, so we got that for dessert. The liquid fire turned out to be Grand Marnier, and this is how I found out the hard way that I REALLY don't like Grand Marnier. It was just simply not for me, but the thing about me is I'll try anything once. All in all, I'm still happy we came and appreciate them being open late. We still got some much needed calories. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo read more
Didn't plan on eating here but after walking and shopping all day...this is where fate brought us. Wonderful cute bistro with ...you guessed it....Cochon on the plate.... They also do a lot of very good seafood. My wife loved her Moules Frites....huge portion Okay wine selection. Typical parisian service which was fine. Loved dining outside on the sidewalk at sunset. read more
7 months ago
We happened to pass by this so-called "iconic" restaurant late at night after already having dinner elsewhere and decided to stop in for a light snack. There was no wait, so we sat outside. Our waiter handed us the menu and bounced between nearby tables, but when we ordered just a couple of starters, he actually complained that we were supposed to order one main dish per person--then said he'd make an "exception" this time. To keep the peace, we even ordered a Crêpe Suzette for dessert just to please him. The food itself was mediocre at best, exactly what you'd expect from a touristy spot living off its name. We had two glasses of wine, a bottle of water, two starters, and the dessert, and the bill came to about USD 80. Definitely not worth it. The food was subpar, and that's being generous. I won't be going back. read more
We went during late lunch/early dinner and it was good! Not too loud and not too quiet. All the decorations in the France are so pretty and it's always very nice to see. Our server was patient with us as we looked over the menu and tried to decide what we wanted to order. The French onion soup and mussels were so delicious. I especially enjoyed the mussels. There was so much in the pot and our entire group was able to eat so many. The mussels were so soft and flavorful. The duck breast was also good! The sauce and green beans were a nice addition to the meal and the green beans were coated nicely in the sauce. The duck break was also pretty tender and soaked up the flavor well. read more
I'm honestly not sure why this place has gotten bad reviews -I had a great experience from start to finish. We ordered the French onion soup, Caesar salad, mussels, and the 14-hour pork shoulder and every single dish was full of flavor. The soup was rich and comforting with just the right amount of melted cheese, the Caesar salad was crisp and well-dressed, the mussels were fresh and came in a flavorful broth, and the pork shoulder was tender and incredibly satisfying. Service was quick, friendly, and accommodating, which made the whole evening even more enjoyable. There's a lot of reviews regarding the bad service but our lovely server (who was half Viet and Swedish) was wonderful and even jokingly mentioned he knew Brad Pitt. Maybe they've turned things around recently, or maybe they've just been unfairly judged but based on my visit, I'd definitely recommend giving them a try. Also, it's worth noting that dining culture in France may differ from what some travelers are used to. For example, tables both inside and outside are often placed closer together than in other countries like the US. This setup reflects a more communal and social atmosphere, which seems to be quite common here. There are also subtle nuances in service and dining etiquette that are part of the local experience. I encourage fellow travelers to approach these differences with an open mind and respect, as part of enjoying and appreciating another culture. read more
While this place is a bit touristy, you can't deny that they have a solid French onion soup (which is also kind of a touristy dish). The pigs foot is decent. The servers are solid. Not a bad place to eat if you're nearby. read more
I am so happy I had dinner at this incredible restaurant. The décor is absolutely beautiful! I loved the brass pig's foot door handles. We ordered onion soup, beef fillet, potatoes, and crème brulee for dessert. OMG! The onion soup was, by far, the best I've ever had. The crème brulee was delicious! They gave us complimentary pig meringues at the end of our meal. The entire meal was fabulous! read more
3 months ago
I was on a mission in Paris to find the Best French Onion Soup or Soupe a l'oignon! After trying for lunch & dinner Soupe a l'oignon, and being so disappointed with flat flavors, we sat down at Au Pied de Cochon, search was over! Au Pied de Cochon hands down best Soupe a l'oignon which on their menu is Soupe a l'oignon Gratinee des Halles. The top layer of cheese done to perfection! Once you spoon through the nutty velvety cheese, you get a spoonful of sweet carmalized onions and rich savory broth! A hit! After our meal they brought us 2 sweet adorable Cochon (pig) pink piggy meringues. read more
11 months ago
Bustling brasserie that's open late nights. Came here for dinner with my family and waited for about 40 minutes to get a table on a Saturday around 8pm. Anthony Bourdain ate here so I imagine that's partially why it is so busy. The food is straightforwardly French and the waiters are the same. I think that there are better options in Paris for French food but this is convenient is you're looking to have a late night dinner. The potato au gratin was the best part of the meal for me. Service is slow but the ambiance is nice so you can easily hang out here for a bit. They have little pig-shaped desserts at the end, which was a cute touch. read more
Lovely spot for traditional French food! I visited this classic Parisian spot for dinner after a friend who grew up in the city recommended it. The servers were friendly and guided us -- and our English menus -- to a cozy little spot in the corner of their outdoor seating area. Au Pied de Cochon is known for their seafood and, as the name implies, their pork, so we knew we had to sample both of those specialities. We split an order of escargot to start, which was fantastic. The snails were tender and had a slightly briny, earthy flavor that went delightfully with the fresh herbs and butter. It came with plenty of crusty baguette slices, which was perfect for soaking up all the extra butter. My friend got their Salade Saint-Antoine, a signature salad loaded with several cuts of pork, potatoes, and even more escargot. It was massive and not exactly the most salad-like, given the copious amounts of pork, but it was quite tasty. I ordered their classic Moules Frites, which were also great. The mussels were cooked in a flavorful white wine sauce, and it came with plenty of fries to soak up the extra sauce at the end. I did find the mussels slightly overcooked, as they were a bit too chewy and almost gummy, but I appreciated the flavor of the sauce. On the other hand, the fries were a smidge soggy and very short, so you had to dig for them at the bottom of the container. We ended the meal with their complementary meringues, which were shaped like little piglets. It was a very cute way to finish off a solid meal! read more
11 months ago
We walked by the restaurant almost everyday during our 10-day stay in Paris last month. It looked busy and lively right by the Les Halles metro station facing the plaza by Westfield Forum so we decided to give it a try. We did not realize its popularity when we were not able to make a dinner reservation online for the same day despite the size of the restaurant and it's open 24 hrs a day. However, we were able to make a lunch reservation the next day. We sat by the street so it was a perfect spot to people watch on a sunny afternoon. I couldn't pass up on having escargots to start my lunch and they were delicious. However, I was almost giddy when my grilled pork trotter came to the table with a salivating side of fries. I tried hard to be civilized while devouring the trotter. I managed to be able to use my cutlery and refrain from using my fingers to get every bit of goodness from the trotter. While the skin and the crust were perfectly crispy, the inside goodness was tender while retaining the chewy texture in every bite. It was a rather large trotter piece but I finished every single part of it. The service was excellent and our waiter was extremely helpful. read more
Four stars food, 1 star service. To be specific, just our waiter. He was the only grumpy, frumpy, waiter who singled out tourists the entire time we were in Paris for this trip. Our expediter, who was great by the way, had mentioned the waiter said to bring our starter and mains out at the same time. The tables are postage stamp sized...he knows the plates would not fit. We had to scramble to move our starters into our main dish. Ugh. But I digress. The starter of haricot vert salade was very good. Perfectly blanched and seasoned well. Wife had the stuffed pig's trotter. As far as we could tell, it was stuffed with a blend of pate and champingon. For me, I had St Anthony's temptation because, well we are at the foot of the pig after all. All the bits were very nice from tail, to ears, to trotters. Albeit very rich as one would expect. After the treatment from the waiter, and the fact that this restaurant was packed like sardines (yes, we know of brasserie culture, but this is to the 10th degree), we decided not to have any dessert and made our way out. Last bit...if you pay using the QR code, you get charged like 2 euro for a convenience fee. I made the waiter begrudgingly bring the card machine...I don't pay money to you for something that makes your job easier. read more
1 year ago
We were seated in the 2nd floor dining room which happened to have mice running around the room while we were trying to eat our dinner. When we told the waiter he didn't seem to care, nor did the hostess downstairs. It was the most disgusting thing I've seen in all my years of dining out all over the world. The mice were literally running in and out of holes in the banquette seating. Also the food was pretty bad. Cold french fries, bad cuts of meat, and the béarnaise "sauce" was so thick that it could have been used to spackle drywall. Pick any of the 100s of other restaurants in Paris where you won't be joined by a mouse at your table for dinner. read more
7 months ago
Leya the manager & Jaouhar our server were very good. The food is delicious. They make a very good passionfruit mojitos. We had such a good meal the first night in Paris we came back our 2nd night to this restaurant. Jaouhar was our server both nights and Leya the manager got us a good table two nights in a row without reservations. read more
1 year ago
Je suis tellement content que ce restaurant soit ouvert tard. Le service était top, tout ce qui était commandé était délicieux. L'ambiance est chic. read more
2 months ago
8 months ago
Visiting Au Pied de Cochoni was a very pleasant experience. Food was amazing and service even more, Charles was a great host and the "Double cote de cochon Ibaiama Eric Ospital" was magnificent. I've been looking forward to go to this place ever since I found it and I'm very happy. Prices were very affordable and portions were healthy. Would definitely make a stop next time. read more
2 months ago
Tried the pied de Cochon grille. It was magical. No one got offended when I ate it with my hands either. We ordered it with pomme puree and had the cafe mignardise selection along with the 12 oyster order (yum) . Overall great atmosphere, great service and an overall perfect place to have a leisurely meal. Our server was attentive and quick. read more
10 months ago
Rude service, bad food, avoid this place! Not only one, but all three old waiters we met are all pretty Grumpy, very RUDE and impatient. From the receptionist to waiters. So rude! I never see anywhere else like this bad. They want to make sure you feel unwelcome. The foods are poor as well. My wife ordered a pork salad, with a lot of deep fried tasteless pork ears. My son ordered a crispy pork with bones. He complained there's a lot of fat and not much meet to eat. After the dinner, he had to buy himself more food somewhere else on the way back hotel. If you are not speaking French, they don't care, don't go to this place! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
First bucket list restaurant in Paris, frequented by Anthony Bourdain. It's a traditional French bistro with indoor and outdoor seating. It's very quaint, but popular and busy. The service was excellent with several people assisting. I had to order the restaurant namesake and also Bourdain's favorite, the grilled pork trotters. I had never eaten pig's feet this way before, but it was delicious and very filling. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Paris. read more
We randomly found this spot on Yelp, which happened to be close to our hotel. We were unable to nab last minute reservations but we got there at around 6:40 pm on a Tuesday and they were able to seat us outside. To start, I had an aperol spritz mocktail, which was really good. It tasted like an actual spritz, which made me suspicious if they really did use alcohol-free alcohol. For food, we shared: Bone marrow (snails fricassee with garlic cream) - I have mixed reviews about this one. On one hand, the garlic cream was good, albeit very rich. On the other hand, I feel like it covered up the natural bone marrow taste. 3 oysters - I can't remember which type we got but these were pretty standard. It's served w a mignonette and some brown bread Périgord-style stuffed pork's trotter (mushrooms, new potatoes) - the trotter was meh but the mushrooms were perfectly done. The texture was great and it had lots of flavor The Temptation of Saint Anthony, Patron of the Butchers (breaded pork's tail, ear, snout and trotter served with Béarnaise sauce and homemade French fries) - I'm all for trying different parts of the animal but this wasn't it for me. I wasn't really sure what to expect but it was mainly fat and skin. Most of it was pretty salty. It wasn't worth it for €27.50. The only thing I enjoyed from that plate was the frisee salad. Overall, it was a pretty heavy meal, and it wasn't cheap. If you still want to check it out, I would recommend going for drinks and apps because the entrees are very rich. read more
A very busy restaurant with some definite highs. The service was helpful and attentive although they were hustling about and there were some longer gaps in attention - but not a big deal. We had 1/2 lobster and 9 mixed oysters as starters - both very good. The mignonette was pretty much just red vinegar - I would have liked som additions to it (like champagne). The sea bass main was very good. Also tried the pigs foot special which was tasty (not a lot of meat on a pigs foot). We tried a glass of champagne, Pinot noir and Bordeaux - the champagne was spectacular and the wines very good. The prices were appropriate. read more
2 years ago
Great ambience, but mixed on the food. Definitely a tourist-y spot, but enough French speaking customers as well. The French onion soup was good, but I was disappointed in the oyster sampler (we had to release them from the shell ourselves) and the pork croquettes were unremarkable. read more
We found this great little restaurant while walking from the 5th Arrondissement to E. Dehillerin, and we decided to stop for lunch. We started with six oysters on ice, with a red wine vinaigrette and lemon, followed by mussels with cooked pork on top! Sounds weird, but it was great!!! Naturally, we had to order a couple of glasses of white wine to go with it. Waiter was funny and friendly. When we left, he gave us two little piggy meringue cookies, which were great. read more
This place is a must when you come to Paris. I tried to limit myself to French cuisine when I was there and this was my favorite place that I tried. It was recommended to me by my friend who lives in Paris, so I knew it was a solid reco. Bonus: it's walking distance from the Louvre, so it's a nice little afternoon to come here for lunch, then walk it off at the museum after. They have all the French classics: - Onion soup - Frogs' legs - Escargots - Foie gras We ordered one of everything and it was a delight. My favorites were the onion soup and the fois gras. The escargots were great in flavor, but slightly tough. The frogs' legs were good, too, but not outstanding. Service was good and it didn't take long to be seated or get food, and as others mentioned, they speak English. Would definitely return! read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
I have always gone to the one in Montreal with the same name, must try the original. Without reservation there's a wait depends on the time of the year and the wait time will change. I got the seafood platter and it was divine!! The onion soup is a large portion base on the French portion. Food was awesome and it is good to see local Parisiens come here with friends as well. It is definitely worth a stop if you are in Chatelet area. read more
We had a very reasonable dinner here. We weren't that adventurous, the kids had the fish and chips and "steak". The steak was really just a hamburger but they liked it. The vegetable platter was good and the pork tenderloin was very good. The duck fois gras was good as well. Overall I would say this was good but by no means great. A solid three stars. read more
3 years ago
Came here on our last night in Paris. We had some really great meals the past few nights, so we wondered how this famous spot will compare. We made a reservation, which came in handy, since there was a longer line for people without. Got a nice table for two upstairs by the window. A very nice, cosy restaurant. Classic brasserie style. We were taken care of by two gentlemen. One took the orders (I think for the whole floor even) and the other one served all the food and cleaned the tables. The place was full, so it too a while to order. But we didn't mind, since the menu was an interesting read and it was hard to choose. Lots of great options. Some classic french and some house specialties. There was complementary Rillette served with demi-salted butter and very nice bread. Ordered some mineral water and a bottle of Chablis - which was very good. Fresh and crisp. Onion soup and Bone marrow with Escargots for starters. Both good items. A nice load of cheese topping up the soup, nice. Bone marrow and escargots are a great thing, but you need to be into that. For the mains we had the house specialty - the "Pied de Cochon" (pork leg/foot) with fries and the pan-fried veal liver with mashed potatoes. Both good items. The pied de cochon was nice and tender. But as the bone marrow, you need to into this kind of meat. It's more gelatine/jelly like inside with some fat. Some customers might mistake it with slow-cooked shank, but it's not shank. Be aware of that. The veal liver was really nice too. Cooked as ordered. Nicely fried, meaty and tender. Good stuff. We were pretty full after that and didn't have a dessert. Did cost 115 Euros for everything (with the tip). Which is very very reasonable for a city like Paris and quality like this. We really had an enjoyable night. But compared to two other meals that week it fell a bit short. It's a place open 7 days a week. 24h a day! And you can feel that a bit. It feels a bit more busy, a bit less personal, a bit more industrial. Less relaxed than some other places we've visited. But: Still a place we will come back to. Quality is there, value as well. And the menu still has some items we'd like to try. read more
3 years ago
The first restaurant I tried in Paris! We picked it because we arrived pretty late that Sunday and it was walking distance from our hotel. We made a reservation prior and luckily we did because it was pretty busy that night. Apparently this restaurant is known for their French onion soup, so we had to order that. We also got the candied pork, deli ham, mussels and a bottle of their wine. Loved their mussels and the wine was great. The French onion soup was good too but wouldn't say it was the best I ever had. The interior was lovely and so was our server. Definitely felt like a true French experience! read more
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