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    Café du Centre

    3.1 (63 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Brasseries

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    Touristy
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Bellini Raspberry with Chambord and champagne
    Paul P.

    Wow, what a find and I can't figure out the low stars. Everything here has been 5 star attitude, service and food. Everything has been excellent. English menus for those of us who don't speak French, English speaking servers who recommend excellent dishes and drinks, plus items to share. Our appetizer, Roasted Camembert with honey and hazelnuts, bacon bits and toast was fabulous the way Brie should be served. Fresh bread throughout the meal, butter upon request. The Bellini Framboise looked excellent and since I only had the raspberries, I thought it was good. My picon biere was delicious and ordered several during dinner. Consider ordering the Aperol Spritz, Aperol, Prosecco, fresh mint and orange, which was very popular among locals as well as Jolie's Filles a Rose is also very popular among locals. Our main dishes were the Ravioles with cream of truffles and fresh mushrooms was superb. My dish, the traditional Beef Bourguignon was excellent, and I would order both again. Our dessert is the brioche and the creme brûlée.

    Salmon Tartar
    Leemor Y.

    Came here as a group of 5 around 9:30 pm and were immediately seated. It's on a popular street. The salmon tartar (4.2/5) is tasty. What's nice is that a lot of the items are homemade. It was a bit loud in the actual restaurant and the service is a bit slow but they were friendly. Open late for dinner. It was decent for what we wanted, though honestly not stand out enough to come back anytime soon.

    Roasted Camembert with roasted nuts, honey, & bacon
    Angelica T.

    We passed by this place and it looks great so we stopped by to try the amazing looking ROASTED CAMEMBERT WITH ROASTED NUTS, HONEY, & BACON... It was gooey and could have been delicious if the camambert had that slight tang of camambert cheese that I love so much but alas this cheese was very mild tasting so the honey overpowered the cheese. The roasted nuts was delicious although I couldn't figure out what kind of nuts they were. It tasted better with the baguette rather than the other bread they served it with. We also got the DUCK BREAST CARAMELIZED with HONEY SAUCE and fries. We've been eating duck every day since we got to Paris and this was just OK. The fries were nothing to write home about (unlike the fries from the steak frites chain Le Relais de L'Entrecôte that were out of this world good). The server was nice and the place had a nice ambience but we have just eaten such great food in Paris that we were just not impressed with this place. They have truffled ravioli so maybe we will change our minds if we come back but that's a big If considering Paris has so many food places for us to try.

    Camembert cheese plate
    Dina M.

    Bread, Wine and Cheese... that's what I came here for and Cafe Du Center delivered. I have stayed nearby for years and after tonight wonder why it took me so long to come? Free tasty olives with your drink and free Wi-Fi. The guys were attentive, friendly and funny and it was only my first time. I ordered a cheese plate with Camembert, then I noticed they had the Roasted one with bacon, honey and hazelnuts and immediately stopped eating and order that.... perfection!! Into sure about the rest of the menu as I wasn't really hungry but I'm curious about their Onion Soup and I know I can't leave without ordering that cheese again!

    Cydney M.

    We were starving and just decided to pop in for a burger. The burgers were good and the service was good for most of our dinner. Then our waiter who spoke perfect English told me I need to speak more French. Everything was fine until he had to open his mouth. I could see the attitude if he didn't speak any English, but most Parisians learn English in school. The city relies on tourism and most tourists speak English too. After a long day of pounding the cobblestones I really don't need to hear one waiter's snotty opinion.

    Filet of duck
    Kimi S.

    Meh! My group is still experiencing jet lag so it was almost midnight when we decided we wanted dinner. Cafe du Centre was just a hop, skip and jump away from my sister's apartment and looked promising because 1) it was still open (surprisingly a lot of restaurants close by 11:30 - - at least in this neighborhood) and 2) there were a lot of people sitting, smoking, and vinning on the patio. We ordered the traditional cassoulet (which based on my hours and hours of watching Julia Child as a kid is a French bean stew) which actually turned out to be escargot as an appetizer. Honestly, I've had better in New York. Heck, I've had better in a tiny Vietnamese hole in the wall in Falls Church, Virginia! C'mon peoples. Baguettes were plentiful but on the stale side. My sister ordered the steak tartare which came out in a HUGGGGEEEEEE (obese, American style) portion with a raw egg yolk on top and a side of french fries. I'm a newbz to steak tartare but it was actually pretty good and my stomach is still going strong the next day. As I mentioned, this is a gigantic portion, I don't know how anybody could put away that much raw beef unless they have a side gig as a carnivore. My filet of duck was either the toughest piece of meat I have ever encountered or my knife was super dull. Either way, the cut was too thick and it was devoid of flavor at all. It too, also came with a basket of french fries -- only my french fries were hacked into little one square bits. Not complaining, a pomme frite is a pomme frite and I love my fried potatoes. This place would have been a solid three stars except for the shady waiter who made the whole table feel uncomfortable. I can't really explain it, except he just wafted of Taken like intentions. I should have stuck with the Thai food!! Side note: Will start bringing Wi Fi card around so I can find Yelp spots on the go!!

    Steak Tartare
    Amy T.

    This little restaurant on Rue Montorgueil was overall decent. The patio outside was full so our group of 6 sat inside instead. It was so hot that it was hard not to get sticky. The service was good, but we didn`t stay too long because we wanted to go somewhere else cooler for drinks. The steak tartare was delicious, tangy and had a raw egg on top. The duck was too dry and flavorless. Cafe du Centre was overall a good restaurant, but nothing to write home about.

    James F.

    Cafe du Centre is on a busy corner on Rue Montorgueil, in the historic center of Paris. We came in a group for dinner and were quickly seated inside (while the outside dining was pretty full). Service was good, and the food was pretty good overall. Definitely check out the board or wall for the daily specials. Good desserts too. Perhaps a little pricey for the quality of food. Here's what I ate: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fF8eiMep28P3YGbw2k2lkQ?select=bMKT34E35MZGWH14ljpM6w It was one of the daily specials - a skewer plate of swordfish (espadon) and chicken, with some rice and side salad. However, at the end of the meal, the server told us that their credit card machine was down. Would have been nice to know that earlier, since we didn't have the euros for our meal (and wine and dessert), and we offered to pay in US dollars, which the server then had to call in to the boss to get approval, which he did at a lousy exchange rate. So what would have happened if we had solely relied on planning to use a credit card for the meal? They should have informed us as we were asking for a table that they couldn't take credit cards that day, or at any point in the meal after they learned it and were checking on us rather than wait for us to ask for the bill. Boo. I understand that technology sometimes goes down, but not having a workaround (like calling in each charge or writing manual credit card receipts)... Boo. Interior is a little cramped, but perhaps that the norm on this street.

    Oh the people you meet at these sidewalk cafes!  So charming!
    Alice G.

    Perfect place to have a coffee or beer and people watch- I took a chair with the locals (the waiters and the clientele knew each other- and their dogs- by name) and enjoyed a cafe crème on an overcast Sunday. I made friends with a local beside me, by way of her glorious King Charles spaniel, Dodie. We chatted in my cave man French about the weather, and also about my French. She was most gracious- a grand dame of Paris, perfectly coiffed, sipping Bordeaux at 11 am. The market is nearby and on Saturdays and Sundays, it is full of culinary and gastronomic wonders. By all means, catch the market if you can, and a cafe at this great sidewalk cafe!

    Liz S.

    A lovely Parisian cafe to sit and enjoy a cheese and charcuterie board while you people watch. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere quite enjoyable. The food and wine selection ranges from the extravagant to the affordable, and we landed on the latter choices but still felt all the offerings were very high quality. If you find yourself wandering near here, I highly recommend stopping and enjoying their fare.

    Bellini Framboise = yum!

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    Our appetizer, Roasted Camembert with honey and hazelnuts, bacon bits and toast was fabulous the way Brie should be served.

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

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(90 reviews)
    1.7 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

    Kitchen

    Brasserie Bellanger - Water jar, salt & pepper

    Water jar, salt & pepper

    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)

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    0.2 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the…read morepatrons here were tourists. As a Chinese, I understood more than 50% of the conservations (Chinese). Which doesn't mean anything about the food. Just observation. Onion soup - 2 stars. First, the cheese failed to emit the baked, melted gruyere cheese, there is no aroma at all. I don't think they used gruyere cheese. May be mozzarella cheese. The worst part was the bread in the soup. It tasted stale which ruin the flavor of the soup. I had to finish without the bread. Escargot - Another disappointment. What made escargots special was the garlic butter and herb. Here, there were the herbs, no garlic, and French is famous with their butter but I taste oil but not buttery. Other places I actually get excited dipping the bread into the garlic butter but not here. Pan seared Foie gras - The quality of Foie Gras was definitely there. It's not as well seared as I hope but they managed to cook it through without overcooking it. The size of Foie Gras is kind of scary, it's like a small piece of rib eye steak. With just the onion soup and Foie Gras, I could barely swallow anything. Generous portion.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie
    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    French onion soup + bread

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(562 reviews)
    1.2 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son and I while we…read morewere in Paris 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 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 five minutes is a long time away, but it was still worth the weight 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!

    Bistro des Augustins - Assiette de saumon fumé

    Assiette de saumon fumé

    Bistro des Augustins - Inside

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    Brasserie Dubillot - French Fries

    Brasserie Dubillot

    4.5(36 reviews)
    0.5 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.

    After finally arriving in Paris and checking into the hotel, we had our first meal at Brasserie…read moreDubillot for that classic French bistro experience. We started with Oeufs mayonnaise, which is a hard boiled egg topped with mayo. This was quite a simple dish, but definitely got us prepped for the meal. They initially made a mistake on our order and sent us the veal fingers. After rectifying the mistake, they ended up comping it, so we got an additional appetizer to try. The fried fish went well with the tartar sauce. For the mains, we got the bavette frites with bearnaise sauce and steak tartare with frites. Both dishes were delicious and satisfying, the flavors were excellent and each bite had me wanting more. If you haven't tried tartare before, give it a try here because it was delish! For dessert, we shared the Paris-Brest, a choux pastry topped with mousseline, pralines and roasted hazelnuts. We enjoyed sharing it and it made for a sweet end to our dinner. Overall, this was a great meal to start our trip, everything we had was delicious and my expectations were met!

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    Brasserie Dubillot - Upstairs dining area

    Upstairs dining area

    Brasserie Dubillot - Veg Risotto with Cheese

    Veg Risotto with Cheese

    Brasserie Dubillot - Wine along the staircase

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    Wine along the staircase

    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(705 reviews)
    1.8 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
    €€

    My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

    I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

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    Chez Janou - Bar vibe

    Bar vibe

    Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

    Bread with Chocolate Mousse

    Chez Janou - Dinner area- inside

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    Dinner area- inside

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