Came to Le Progres for a nightcap for our first night in Paris. I found myself at a table by the…read morewindow in here, lost in this beautiful girl's big grey eyes across the table from me, locked in a profound conversation. I was so locked in, in fact, that when the French waitress came over and asked what we wanted, I was beyond unprepared. I had just drank gallons of red wine in Croatia, and needed a day off from my beloved vino. There was a slight language barrier, so I didn't want to ask too much as I don't speak French and feel so disrespectful trying to have a long conversation in English in a foreign country. I asked if they had any tequila on the rocks, and she said "margarita?" "That sounds great," I responded. The last thing I wanted was a margarita, but sometimes you gotta put it on the game card. There I sat, drinking a sugary margarita on our first night in France, talking the night away. Everything was as it should be. I felt like Hemingway. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Solid French restaurant near Sacre Coeur, 4 minutes walk from Abbesses metro station…read more The restaurant was recommended by an art gallery owner in Montmartre, where we had spent most of the late afternoon. We were seated a few minutes after we arrived at the only indoor table available. They had outdoor tables but we chose not to sit there because of all the smoking patrons. Once we had settled in, we took a look at the drinks and food menus, pleasantly surprised to find that they were in English. We ordered drinks and appetizers, plus one entrée to share. We were the only tourists there (all others were locals), but the servers were friendly and attentive and spoke excellent English. The drinks arrived quickly, and the food soon afterward. My wife loved her amaretto, and our daughter her Limonade. I happily sipped my Rebelle (wheat) beer as we shared the Camembert (perfectly baked), Guinea fowl stew with mashed potatoes (superb), and bone marrow (my favorite, but disliked by the missus and kids) family-style. The only dish I didn't get to try was the vegetable tart. We finished up with two delightful desserts - crème brûlée and chocolate mousse. Total bill was a little over €100. Bathrooms were adequate. Glad we came.

The only touristy activity we did on this trip was to visit the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in…read moreMontmartre! It's a beautiful view, and we appreciate the beautiful grounds! We took the backside stairs and this cafe was located right under the stairs! This part of Montmartre seems much more local and residential, so we decided to sit down for a glass of wine and a light lunch! The salmon salad was absolutely delicious, and the rose selection was great! overall, a nice cafe/bistro to visit if you prefer a more local ambiance and vibe

Must order the omelette runny/wet otherwise the omelette will be overcooked. Thank Yelpers for the…read moreheads up about the well done omelettes here. Milk alternative includes oat milk. Very friendly staff. Virtual menu has the option of multiple languages. Just make sure to look in the top right corner of the browser to change the language. Lots of locals hang out here. Amble seating inside and out. Fun to people watch from here.

This was the perfect french meal we were chasing. The service was helpful, attentive, but not…read moreoverbearing. Our waiter appreciated our attempt at french, but spoke easily in English. The flavors in my husband's steak and my pork dish were singing. Dessert was delicious creme brulee and tiramisu delightful. We found the cheesecake to be very tart. Definitely recommend!

This seems to be a famous lunch spot amongst locals. We only went for some coffee which were great…read more The Caffe Creme was nice and creamy while the Espresso was strong. Would want to be back for their food next.

To celebrate our eighth wedding anniversary (time has wings!), my wife and I decided that Les…read moreRupins would be the destination to celebrate. Since we like to live on the wild side, we showed up to the restaurant without a reservation (we feel like reservations can make dining on vacation too stressful). Fortunately, we were seating after three minutes of waiting. After browsing the menu, we ordered the following: Salmon Avocato Tartare (wife), Angus Rumsteak (wife), the special of the day - beef with potatoes (me), two glasses of Bordeaux, and one glass of Sauvignon. Roughly 15 minutes later our orders arrived, smelling just as delicious as their titles. Initially I found the beef to lack in flavor; however, the included sauce immediately wiped that thought from my mind. The side of potatoes were plentiful (so much so that I couldn't fathom eating dessert afterwards) and the glass of Sauvignon was the perfect selection to wash down my meal. Although we were both satisfied with our meals, I cannot say that we were so impressed that we would make a return visit. If you're looking for a good spot for dinner & wine, check out Les Rupins.

Best duck I have ever had! This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Paris. All the…read morecourses were cooked perfectly and the service was fast. The dessert was also amazing. Would 100% be back again and again

Probably the best meal we had in Paris…read more Our hotel was near the Opera so we walked this street a couple times and ate at a few of the cafes. For our last night, we were looking for something special. This is not (only) an italian restaurant as the name might imply. As most cafes, they have a full bar with plenty of cocktails, wines, and beers. I had a Belgian Afigem, which is a safe bet, and a local beet - both were great. For dinner we went with the tapas. Onion soup, melted camembert cheese with honey and walnuts, and salmon. It was classic French and delicious too. The restaurant is in a busy street, perfect for people watching. Service was extraordinary. Our server was helpful and funny. He was so good we offered a $10 tip on a $50 check - which he refused! "it's too much. $4 is enough". Wow. I can definitely recommend Le Venitien

Voila! My first Parisian Happy Hour with a few fabulous locals! Le Venetian is where the locals…read morecome to relax after a day of work. There is an outdoor patio and a nice indoor bar where you will overhear people talking about their love lives, the new mayor, and what they think about the new Prime minister. The best part of Le Venetien is that their happy hour is from 7pm-9pm and even thought we came here twice on peak nights, we always found a great table. During happy hour, drinks are $5 Euro for a nice selection of drinks. Also, our waiter was AWESOME! He remembered me from my previous visit and even remembered my drink selection, leaving me to say "my usual, sil vous plait"... Overall a great experience for this American girl trying to get to know the real Paris.

Average bar restaurant on the champs elysees , nice to sit outside and people watch with a glass of…read morevino Service is okay- haven't tried the food

The food was great. A very nice display. The service was excellent. I wish I could remember his…read morename but I can give you a quick description. Young tall, good looking kid we talked about coming to San Diego. The restaurant had a nice romantic feeling dimming of the lights. Nice view of the streets. We had a great time.

We had a lovely dinner at Le 52, our favorite restaurant in Paris. First of all, the ambiance was…read morekiller - superb soundtrack with an open patio in the Marais with a fun street scene to people watch. Second, the food was all very good but modern - blending classical French concepts with western presentations. Our appetizers really stood out - jambon Serrano grande reserve with good French butter, Plus burrata with olive puree. We had an orange wine with dinner that matched our dishes, and was very good. The serve spoke enough English for us to get by and also was very friendly. Finally our kids loved it. Should I get to return to Paris I will be paying Le 52 another visit!

Ambience is amazing. Service is excellent. Food is top tier. I especially enjoyed the cod. Flavors…read morewere

This is a huge and attractive restaurant in the heart of Montmartre's hill top commercial strip…read more Our tour group had a reserved stop here for an afternoon refreshment. They handled our group quite readily. I for one had a bordeaux and I didn't catch the year or brand, but for a French red it was frankly mediocre tasting.

Charming place with good food and drinks. Plus a fun piano player who encouraged us to sing along…read moremade this a ver fun evening.