Went for Dinner Food - 3/5. Their beef tartare is amazing! At first glance, it looked too smooth and I was worried about a lack of texture. The first bite revealed that a healthy amount of finely diced cornichons were mixed into the tartare, creating a delicious crunch to pair perfectly with the smooth beef. The beef itself was fresh and the density created a full, rich flavor. Seasoning was perfect and the cornichons added a bit of tartness that elevated the tartare's flavor. I've never seen smoked duck breast served alongside beef tartare, and got pleasantly surprised with how well it worked. The harder texture and strong flavors of the smoked duck was a perfect fit for the tartare. The aged Parmesan performed a similar role and the basil sauce gave it an earthy tone. Unfortunately, the other items were disappointing in comparison. French onion soup was way too light. There was a lack of the deep sweetness from well caramelized onions and the stock had no depth. The cheese felt too heavy due to the weak soup, making it a chore to eat. The grilled beef, which appears to be a flank steak, was mediocre in flavor. The beef itself lacked taste, had weak seasoning, and was on the tough side. Shallot sauce was too mild, only having a bit of sweetness for flavor. It was way too light to pair with an already lackluster beef. Fries were fantastic being a beautiful golden brown, crispy with a soft interior, and seasoned perfectly. Service - 4/5. Very friendly and welcoming service. The area attracts an equal amount of tourists and locals, resulting in crowds, even on the weekdays. Despite how busy they were, service was attentive and food came out promptly. Staff spoke in perfect English and explained the menu well. Value - 4/5. It is worth a visit just to try their beef tartare with basil, priced at 21€. The beef tartare itself came in a large portion and was accompanied by a big bucket of fries. Most entrees are similarly priced in the 20€~ish range. I would skip the French onion soup as the quality was lacking, especially for its 13€ price tag. While some of their menu items could have been better, the beef tartare's quality showcased that they do have the culinary expertise for great dishes, making me optimistic about their other selections. Parking - N/A read more

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The food was good. I had the beef Bourgogne and my husband had the duck breast with honey and mustard. It was very good. We also had the crème brûlée. Our waiter Kevin gave us great service. We will come again. read more

We have now eaten at this place a couple times. It super convenient to our accommodation, but we keep coming back because of the Niçoise salad. I love this salad and there's no place like Paris to get one. Well this is by far the best we've had in the city and I love it. This is always a quick stop for a beer and a salad before walking around for hours. The place has such a good location for people watching. The wait staff couldn't be more charming, polite and attentive. We always have gotten good service and good food. I read a few older reviews and am wondering what criteria they are using. I've rated plenty of places and this one is worthy. read more

Café du Centre - My shared portion of the Niçoise salad. Seriously that's less than half the salad, but amazing. The grilled Tuna was perfection! - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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. read more

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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. read more

Café du Centre - Salmon Tartar - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Café du Centre - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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!! read more

Café du Centre - Filet of duck - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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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. read more

Café du Centre - Steak Tartare - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

I ate here twice as I am staying nearby and due to late office hours, this was the closest place that still served food past 1130pm. The waiter was really nice and suggested the prawn risotto. I found the risotto be a bit undercooked but the prawn was decent. I came back because of the excellent service I had even though the food that day was underwhelming. The second time I needed a late night meal, I came back with a group of friends. The nice waiter I had was not there and I was stuck with a creepy one . We had tiny escargots and I ordered the beef tartar which looked like raw hamburger meat served with a raw egg on top and fries on the side.. I was originally put off because I am not used to seeing meat prepared that way but it was actually quite tasty and well seasonned. I also did not get salmonella which is a great thing. This place is okay, but definitely not a destination point. read more

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. read more

Café du Centre - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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! read more

Café du Centre - Oh the people you meet at these sidewalk cafes! So charming! - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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. read more

Café du Centre - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Nice place to have lunch. Good service, lots of space, and tasty food! It's located on a street with lots of restaurants so lots of good people watching as well. read more

I came here for breakfast as it was close to the Airbnb I was staying in. It's on a cozy street and they have a breakfast special that consisted of a croissant, some hot chocolate and some bread. The hot chocolate was especially delicious since it was made with rich cocoa. Service was a little slow but I found this was true of many of the places I visited in Paris. read more

I came here for brunch on a Sunday afternoon with some friends. We all ordered their brunch special for 20 euros, which included coffee, juice, eggs, potatoes, fruit/ or yogurt, and salmon/ bacon. It was a really good meal and the servers were really nice. I enjoyed myself here and I would defnitely recommend it to any one that is up for some brunch on Sunday. ENJOY! read more

The decor made me think it was a chain, sort of similar looking to pret over here. Not a huge deal but made me wary of the possible quality. They have english menu's if you want to lose the enchanting element of not quite knowing what you're ordering on a french menu. Got there in the evening just before a large line formed. I seem to have good line luck this trip. The place was crowded already but they squeezed us onto a tiny table. Friendly service. A bit pricey but as my friend always said "It's Paris, expect pricey!" I recommend the duck and chips. Deliciously cooked. Not sure what the sauce was but it was yummy. read more

One of the very few places that serves food after 1AM. We came here right when the kitchen was about to close, and yet they allowed us to order. Foodwise though sadly nothing stood out. It's expensive, and nothing worth talking about. Salad is a definite loser given the price. Avoid if you can I'd say. read more

When I first came here last year, I found service quite friendly and the food decent enough. 2 weeks ago, however, I was quite put off by the rude and arrogant attitude of the waiter. So much so that I left before even ordering. Sorry, but with so many other cafés in the area, why should I waste my money here?? A local friend said he always found the service lousy there. I said "Really? But last spring they were really nice." Meh, I guess they've changed that. read more

Our little home away from home cafe during our trip to Paris. We stayed at an Airbnb just across the street and ate/drank here several times on off times from our itinerary. We thought the food, drinks and service were awesome! The waiter recognized us and was so friendly and helpful over our stay! Over the few days we had the duck filet, cheese plate and burger. We thought they were all pretty good and worthy of the price. If we come back to Paris 10 years from now I hope this spot is still here so we can enjoy it again! Some people come to Paris for Michelin star restaurants - but that's not our vibe. A cute cafe does just fine for us! read more

Café du Centre - Bellini Framboise = yum! - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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Not bad, if you want a good seat for the people-watching that Montorgueil is so well-known for. If you want a remarkable meal - perhaps head someplace else? This place is remarkably average. read more

food was aiteeeeee. Nothing really special. Had the duck and fries, the duck well marinated and the sauce that came with it was good, the duck just wasn't very warm. This place is a chill spot for the 20's crowd, music playin, outdoor seating, everyone drinking and smoking. There are probably better quality food places around. Id say just come have a beer or wine and chill out read more

Nice terrace. Friendly crowd. Mostly parisien. Not many tourist

My family enjoyed all the food we ordered & the service was friendly. The food was freshly hot & tasty. We all cleaned up our plate so that means we all gave it thumbs up. The ambiance was perfect for people watching as its location is on the corner of the street. I wound eat here again if I come back to the area. read more

In a street packed with cafés and restaurants, I'm glad we chose this eatery. Seated right on the street, it is the perfect location for people watching (one of my favourite past times, especially when overseas). In order to tick my cultural boxes on a short stay, I ordered the cheese platter meant to be shared between a few as an extra. Oh man was I glad I got it for myself! The cheeses were amazing, and the bread had the perfect level of crunch, although it could have done with some more. My friends ordered the goats cheese salad, and basically licked the bowl clean! The only downfall of this place was that it was a bit pricey and packed with tourists, but in such a bustling street what do you expect! read more

Café du Centre - Cheese platter - A M A Z I N G - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Beautiful street views. Sit outside during nice weather and people watch. Ordered a bottle of Merlot with my friend and had a cheese and pork platter and a side of French fries. I highly recommend! Great service. read more

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This is an ok place for a latenight drink of a cup of coffee. Service is not particularly fast but then again, I was here late at night and sat outside. Drinks were fine, not very cheap. read more

This very hip and fun bar filled with locals didn't seem like it would also be a great place to eat, but it was fantastic. The foie gras, the escargot, and the cheeseburger were perfect. Add some great wine and people watching and voila! read more

This bar/cafe is your standard Paris sidewalk cafe. It is perfectly located for people watching on rue Montorgueil. Fast service.

First of all we ordered two coffees (each 8€) and had to pay for three because it wasn't on the menu. Nobody told us that we were going to have to pay for three. And everything we ordered (Creme Brûlée, Orange juice and the coffee) tasted really bad. The waitress told us that the orange juice was freshly pressed but it certainly wasn't. read more

Our fave Parisian cafe. The space food and menu are perfect and people watching exceptional

Awful food. The lamb chop had one bite of meat per bite- all else was fat. The salad came out of a box, tuna from a can.. Awful Nicose salad. Dinner was French fries and bread. Not recommended...... read more

Mediocre food and poor service. Long wait times between courses. It took them 40 minutes to bring our main course after our appetizer (we must have ordered it an hour and a half before)!! We ended up spending hours in this terrible restaurant when all we wanted was a quick lunch (it made us lose a lot of time for our trip to the louvre). read more

Great restaurant in a wonderful location! Festive atmosphere, great food both times-- shrimp risotto is excellent, as is the French onion soup-- good wines-- our poodle was welcome, as was our kid!! read more

Café du Centre - Avvie at Cafe du Centre - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Terrible service trumped only by poorly executed food. Our main course came an hour after the appetizer. We had to ask our server three times when the food would arrive and it was always, "it is coming". People who had ordered 30 mins after us got their food. Two of us had ordered burgers. I had asked for medium rare- and the menu advertised special toppings. Burger came out well-done, dry as a bone with none of the extra toppings. When asked about the burger, the server was unapologetic and said the kitchen was very busy. Would have gotten a better burger at McDonald's. Don't go here especially if you can't speak French. read more

Food was absolutely amazing! When we went this cafe only had 3.5 stars and we couldn't figure out why. It was certainly very busy so they were turning over tables quickly and the waiter was kind and patient but didn't have time for chit chat. Try the Raviolis or the Salad Chèvre Chaud. There were four different things ordered at our table and every one of them was delicious. HIGHLY recommend. read more

The food here is bleh. The ambiance is great. Patio area with great ambiance, but similar to many other places in Paris. Salad bleh. Hamburger is ok but how can you go wrong with hamburger. The buns was decent. A salad, a hamburger, 2 glasses of wine 40 euro? Much better place to eat for the price. read more

I was looking for a nice café to get a bite to eat and read a book since I was by myself. I must have sat there for at least 10 minutes waiting to be acknowledged while guests who arrived after me had already been served their drinks and their orders taken. I am not sure why I was being ignored, but with so many great food options in this neighborhood there was no reason to sit around and wait so long. I left and went to Le Pain instead, which was lovely. I live in this neighborhood and surely won't be going back to this place. read more

Arrogant waiter. Rude patrons. Orders were mixed up. Only redeeming quality was that manager offered free cappuccinos for our bad experience, which were good. For reference, McDonalds Paris Nord has a 3 star rating. And I am not a fan of McDonalds. read more