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    Chez Margot

    4.3 (78 reviews)
    ModerateFrench
    Open 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Escargot
    Helen C.

    Excellent stop for lunch! We were in town for the Olympics and trying to find a tasty lunch spot near the Olympic rings at Bastille that would have great French food but also work ok for kids. All the Yelp review were out of date so I'm adding one here! Great lunch specials if you're here on a weekday. We had steak and frites with an appetizer or dessert for 18€. They also have great kids menus for 14€ that include a drink and ice cream. And lastly, if your kids are looking to try escargot, this is a great place to give it a try. Lovely Parisian bistro and even lovelier staff. Merci Chez Margot!

    Risotto Vegetarian
    Alice L.

    Lovely time at this restaurant. The outside patio at night is darling and the food/wine delicious. Very kind service.

    Ameer m.

    Great tasty food, great service and great atmosphere. I stumbled upon this restaurant while roaming the streets of Paris. They had many options for food and drinks. Overall was a pleasant experience.

    Cat N.

    They were understaffed in March. Two ladies running all the tables for dinner time but I'm understanding. I ordered escargot and it was so good here. Bread was also delicious. Conveniently located near my hostel so it was walking distant

    Negroni
    sandy b.

    All we had was escargot but it was very good. Service was excellent, VERY friendly servers. Went above and beyond with recommendations for activities in the area.

    Rob G.

    Chez Margot is a wonderful French café/bistro with delicious food and drinks and outstanding service. We had at least one meal there each day of our 5-day stay in Paris since it was near our hotel in the Marais (4th Arrondissement). The waiters and waitresses were all thoughtful, kind and a joy to interact with. They all spoke English without being condescending. They welcome French if you so choose. My wife and I tried and shared several dishes, including onion soup, escargots, the black angus steak with frites, the vegetarian Buddha Bowl (quinoa, fried tofu, tomatoes, avocados, cucumbers and other veggies complemented with a light dressing), and a grilled chicken breast with a light salad and fries called PAILLARD DE POULET MARINÉ AU CITRON - FRITES. All were very good. For beverages, I enjoyed their Aperol Spritz, Côtes du Rhône house red wine, and cognac. My wife requested a Spritz with Limoncello and Prosecco even though it was not a drink on the menu. We both enjoyed the Lillet Blanc over ice or neat. Needless to say, I highly recommend Chez Margot. Many Parisiens who I understand were regulars were dining near us on each occasion as well as many tourists from around the world. Those are telling facts in my book. Enjoy this welcoming neighborhood place in the heart of Paris, and you too may become a regular visitor.

    Escargot and camabert
    Debbie S.

    We tried this place based on other Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Service was prompt. Food was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our night!

    He has a steak, I have a Chèvre chaud salad, and the dessert we shared is a profiterole géante.

    Everything was great. The waitress and waiter were nice, the food was delicious. We had wine, drinks, dessert and the total was 112 euros. The atmosphere was cozy on a rainy night.

    Christy T.

    Very friendly service and delicious food - my husband had a bacon cheeseburger (which is how it is listed on the menu), and I had a simple pan-fried chicken dish with fries, which was listed as paillard du poulet marine au citron. Wonderful and full of locals.

    Cheesecake

    Servers were friendly and attentive. The food came out quick and was delicious. Came back a second time while visiting in Paris.

    Christine M.

    Oh my. Where do I begin. The atmosphere is swanky and chill. The wine list is out of this world. And now rte menu...yummy. I am happy that I took a stroll past here. Tonight I had a yummy sautéed mushrooms with a poached egg, creamy risotto with gambas, then a tarte tartine. The owner is sweet. I will be back whenever my heart leads me back to Paris again.

    Bacon cheeseburger.
    Robert M.

    I live in the neighborhood and eat here once or twice a week as a convenient and reliable place for decent French food and friendly service (but they know me). Today was a disaster, which I generally would not post because it could be an aberration. The cheeseburger was the worst I've ever had. It's impressive enough at a distance: tall, meaty patty, melting cheese, an attractive bun, and a slice of bacon on top. That's where the glamor ends. Where to start with the problems? First, the bun is about 30% more bread than necessary. Not only is the complete package so large that it's hard to eat, but you end up with a mouthful of bread that erases any meat flavor. Second, the meat was obviously cooked hours earlier and left to grow cold (under "warming lights"). Yuck. Third, I ordered "medium rare"; the (cold) patty was medium. Third, the bacon was similarly afflicted: cooked hours before, the fat had congealed. Unappealing. Fourth, on July 4, 2022, in the midst of summer, one expects ripe red tomatoes. This burger came with the anemic pink unfortunates that are served in winter. Saving grace: a wonderful waitress who immediately sensed the problem and whisked it away, saying, "I know, it's not good." Props to her!

    Gary W.

    My first restaurant I visit during my trip to Paris! We didn't not get food, but we did get a drink and if we are eating this place on service alone, it's a 10/10. The language barrier wasn't too bad and our server tried his best with English and we tried our best with French and made it work!

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    This was a good place but not as great as others in the area. Service was fine but not perfect. The good was good but not great.

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    The lunch menu is fantastic. The wine was great and my server was so kind and provided many recommendations.

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    Very nice menu, great wine, the service from Ryan was really amazing, he's very professional and very friendly

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    Really delicious food. I had the eggplant tatin and some rosé. Service was great. We would definitely recommend!

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    Not sure if this is a one-off experience, but I got food poisoning from the beef tartare

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    Very nice place. Delicuouse food. Nice atmosphere , happy hour 50%off for alcoholic coktails. Recommendad

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

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    2.0 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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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(90 reviews)
    3.4 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 - Water jar, salt & pepper

    Water jar, salt & pepper

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

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(562 reviews)
    1.7 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!

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    Assiette de saumon fumé

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    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(705 reviews)
    0.6 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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    Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(296 reviews)
    1.9 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
    €€€

    May 2026. Popular with tourists. Charming stone wall interiors that is very lively when fully…read moreoccupied. We sat in the back (not the very back), but the front area looks very cozy --mostly reserved for French speakers, it appeared. We ate here twice in one week. Once on our own, and once with friends visiting Paris the same week as us. Two VERY different experiences. The first experience was lovely, friendly, and absolutely delicious. 4.5 stars. Simple classic French cuisine. We shared the mini raviolis stuffed with mushroom and a foie gras sauce. Wow. And shared their famous beef bourguignon. The tender beef, the sauce! I love the way they plate it too. Delicious. And a bottle of Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil (Loire Valley). The second visit (3 star) was very different from the first visit. Less friendly, borderline rude, took a long while for table service even though it was not busy, rolled their eyes about us sharing and at our wine bottle selection. We didn't feel welcomed. Food remains good, but not outstanding. Roll of the dice on service. I'd say if you're in the area and you don't have to wait it'd be worthwhile, otherwise seek a less touristy spot.

    Excellent French restaurant kind of hidden in the Saint Germain area of Paris. But inside, it is a…read morequaint, almost rustic style for Parisian cuisine. Actually found this place by accident as we were strolling through the area (I'm a tourist by the way). Service was excellent from start to finish and our server spoke perfect English, which made the experience easier for my wife and I. We settled on the 4 course meal, which we shared. There are many restaurants such as this, but it is worth the service and experience trying French cuisine.

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    Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

    Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

    Chez Fernand - Beef bourguignon

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    Beef bourguignon

    Le Soufflé - pistachio soufflé + chocolate sauce

    Le Soufflé

    4.3(382 reviews)
    3.2 kmConcorde/Madeleine, 1er
    €€€

    It is somewhat cliche but I love Le Souffle. It is always consistently good. These are hearty rich…read moresouffles not the light as air ones Their cheese souffle and foie souffles are amazing. Don't pass up on their dessert ones as well... the chocolate and Grand Marnier are both excellent

    It was my first time trying soufflé (baked egg-based dish) and it was a great dining experience! We…read moremade a reservation for lunch and were promptly seated upon arrival. Le Soufflé doesn't only have soufflés, but it was definitely what we were eyeing to order. They have savory and sweet soufflés, so we made sure to get at least one of each. We started with the cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo, the beef bourguignon soufflé, and ended with the soufflé Grand Marnier for dessert. The cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo was a great appetizer to our meal. It also came with a couple bites of salad. I didn't have French onion soup until this meal, so I was really looking forward to it and it did not disappoint! The beef bourguignon soufflé was absolutely delicious as well and packed with flavor. The soufflé Grand Marnier was a perfect end to our meal, the liqueur added a nice alcoholic taste to the soufflé and is a great addition if you're looking for just a bit of alcohol in your system. The soufflés are the perfect size for sharing, so I would recommend doing that and trying a variety of dishes. Le Soufflé was a unique French dining and I would absolutely recommend them!

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    Le Soufflé - Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

    Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

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    Goat cheese souffle

    Chez Margot - french - Updated July 2026

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