Warm and welcoming jazz club in the St German de Pres neighborhood. Cash only for drinks and 15 euro cover charge. We loved the music and the whole vibe. read more

Chez Papa Jazz Club - Cozy room - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

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The elegant old world charm felt like being in a friend's home with perfectly tuned acoustics. Good food, great staff! Make your reservations early! read more

When in Paris, ... ... go to a small restaurant where the food is good and they play jazz. This is a wonderful little place to spend your evening. read more

Great place and music, good food , special staff and highly recommend If you go to Paris for a perfect evening read more

Chez Papa Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

Went on a weeknight without a reservation but were able to get in. Service and ambiance are top notch! We had awesome service! Food was pretty good as well. The ambience though is top notch! We had the smoked salmon and duck terrine appetizers (the smoked salmon was outstanding) and then a couple of steaks for dinner. This was the only time we got creme brûlée on our entire trip and it didn't disappoint. Definitely worth checking out - especially for the service and the music. Great night out. read more

Wow. Just wow. Let's start by saying we checked on yelp for their DAILY hours before walking over (they had great reviews but were 2.5 miles from our hotel but since we figured it was great on yelp it would be worth it) and it said it closed on a Tuesday June 18th at 1:00am so we figured this was a great after bar with amazing live music and good company. We were WRONG! We walk in and they say they are closed at 11:30pm. We showed our server that their yelp hours shows that they close at 1am and he said quote in-quote "no you're wrong we close at midnight" okay no matter we figured we would have a quick drink and be on our way. Our SERVERS (multiple) were beyond rude to us and they had about 15 people in there (all French) that we're ordering drinks and enjoying this place. Okay so our server "allows" us into their bar and then hits us with a cover charge and says he needs to be home soon he has a family he needs to take care of?!?!?!?? We told him how we felt about the cover charge and that it clearly says on yelp they close at 1am and he said pay or leave. I'm sorry but this is SO unprofessional and we felt taken advantage of. Everyone clearly wanted to leave early and we walked all this way for a place that has "great reviews" on yelp. So that being said TOURISTS beware!!!! This place is NOT worth it and you should spend your TIME and MONEY elsewhere!!! read more

The food, music and service at Chez Papa Jazz Club were excellent! I can't wait to return! Visited Dec. 2021. read more

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We were hanging out in the area and decided to check this place out. If you are having dinner there is no cover charge but since we weren't hungry we paid the cover (12£) per person. They sat us down by the band which was great. We ordered a bottle of wine and really enjoyed the music. The band was great played different styles of jazz which was great since I'm not a fan of the slow jams. The place is super cozy and romantic. Perfect place for a date or come with friends. Upstairs they have more seating and it seemed more intimate. read more

Amazing service, delicious food, and fun entertainment. Our favorite night in Paris! We enjoyed the duck and prawns. We then followed our server's advice and had the crème brûlée for dessert, good choice. Music was fun, and it would be great to see even more innovations mixed with the jazz standards. Do get reservations and go. read more

Come here for the music and the atmosphere, not for the food. Cool beyond words, this low key jazz club is staffed by friendly folk...and why shouldn't they be? They get to work in a place so full of ambiance, that they'd make a fortune if somehow they could bottle and sell it. Dimly lit and unpretentious, with customer comments and old jazz posters scouring the walls and ceiling, you couldn't design a more charming place for jazz if you tried. If only the room were a bit darker, or the music a bit louder, would you be able to forget that the food is reminiscent of the last wedding you went to. I never add salt to a dish, but all the oceans of the world might not have been enough to bring flavor to my meal. But you're not here for the food, you're here for the vibe. So if hearing great jazz in a tucked away room, where the tinkling of the ivories mixes with the mellifluous tones of French sound inviting, invite your self to Chez Papa. read more

Food service in ambience out of this world, highly recommend This place is very very special

Unbelievable ambiance! This gem is tucked away in Saint Germain des Près. Dinner and live jazz is a wonderful way to spend an evening! Dark and cozy, white tablecloths, red candles and writing all over the walls/posters plastered on the ceilings. It is a great experience. read more

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I will write my review in English, Français, & Español: I cannot say how much in love I am with this jazz club! Caroline made us feel so welcome and we came just in time for the piano/stand up bass performance. It was absolutely beautiful. I had a glass of champagne and gave the pianist song recommendations (as he requested). I felt so in love with Paris in that moment. I hope to come back for a meal sometime. Merci beaucoup Caroline! Tu est belle!! Je ne peux pas dire combien je suis amoureux de ce club de jazz! Caroline nous a très bien accueillis et nous sommes arrivés juste à temps pour la performance piano / contrebasse. C'était absolument magnifique. J'avais un verre de champagne et donnais des recommandations au pianiste (comme il l'avait demandé). Je me suis senti tellement amoureux de Paris en ce moment. J'espère revenir pour un repas un jour. Merci beaucoup Caroline! Tu est belle !! ¡No puedo decir cuánto estoy enamorado de este club de jazz! Caroline nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos y llegamos justo a tiempo para la interpretación de piano / stand up bass. Fue absolutamente hermoso. Tomé una copa de champán y le di al pianista recomendaciones de canciones (como él lo pidió). Me enamoré tanto de París en ese momento. Espero volver para una comida alguna vez. Merci beaucoup caroline! Tu est belle !! read more

Stumbled across this awesome little venue after a rather lacklustre dinner in a nearby restaurant. First of all I will point out it said 'free entrance' and that was far from the truth once sat down, as the manager then told us it would be €10 each. Bit naughty but it ended up being the best spent €10 of my whole time in Paris. It was the sweet music that snarled me in and boy was it special. I was worried we wouldn't be able to just have a drink as everyone else seemed to be dining there (wish we had), but it was fine, so ordered a bottle a Bourdeaux (the cheapest one in there - and still not that cheap, but hey, what do you expect in Paris?). Playing we're the most fabulous, talented musicians I've heard in such a long time. Just a pianist and a guy on trumpet. Bewitching. BUT! At first we got seated at the end of the piano which was a bit much! I felt slightly awkward being centre of the room and kept catching eyes with the pianist... I couldn't freely talk and relax. So requested to be seated in the corner and he was fine with that (although a little perplexed we didn't want to take centre stage!). The venue is unlike any place I've been before and hard to describe. So unique - je t'aime, je t'aime, JE T'AIME! It's largish but still womb-like. It's brickwork all on the inside gave it a rustic feel but they have lacquered over the bricks to make it an easy surface for people to post little messages on, so it was filled with greetings and tags and dates, echoing great times had in here. I thought this was a really nice touch. Some lovely Jazzy artworks on the walls and a little ladder taking you to the second floor which is like a large, mezzanine type place. I don't think anyone actually uses the ladder though I believe it was purely for decoration. Cute little candle-lit tables are dotted around the room, glowing under the soft lighting. The music, the wine, the atmosphere, the venue... All combined sent me off to another world. I literally have never felt so contented in my life! Dreamy. The music again as I earlier stated was amazing. Chet Baker-y in style and totally entrancing. I felt very lucky. Afterwards the musicians joined another table and were chatting away, laughing and joking. I wish I could speak more French! This, in my eyes is a very special place that left me floating back to my hotel. I will definitely be hitting this spot up when I'm next in Paris. read more

This is a great jazz club and Resturant in near St Germaine street in Paris. Highly recommend the food and the jazz. I had the St Jacque (scallops) which were awesome! read more

Chez Papa Jazz Club - Wonderful jazz and food - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

Really neat ambiance but the food was just Ok. I really wanted this place to knock my socks off after I'd signed the ceiling but it just wasn't the case. We got there right when they opened (7:30pm) and were able to quickly get a seat. We started with the escargot which were really tasty. I've only ever had them a few times in my life but I thought these were really good (even though we had a hard time getting them out of the shell). I had ordered the king prawns and my wife had the scallops. The king prawns were a little chewy and didn't have a ton of flavor. The scallops were slightly under cooked and didn't have much sizzle. We both left underwhelmed unfortunately. A heads up - the menu is tiny. They have a few entrees to choose from and a few seafood dishes to choose from. If they didn't have prawns and scallops I'm not sure what we would have ordered. If I'm ever back in Paris I may be back, but only to check on my signature on the ceiling. read more

Love this place! It was recommended to me by a friend years ago. She grew up in Paris, so I asked her where she goes to hang out Just as everyone else has said, the atmosphere is super cozy and friendly. There is a cool vibe here because the music is good and everyone there is into it. The service is top notch and food delicious. A must try if you are visiting Paris! read more

The Shallow Man loves fine dining and Jazz music. As I was in Paris, I decided to see if it would be possible to combine the two. An outstanding bassist and piano player performed brilliantly. Sadly this was somewhat ruined by the singer that joined them. She was ok when singing in a higher key, but struggled to hit the low notes. The musicians were superb. As for the fine dining side of things, the dish eaten by my glamorous dining partner had rice that was so hard, it could have joined a motorbike gang and terrorised all that crossed its path. The Chicken was dryer than the humor of the Shallow Man. They did make up for it however, with a raspberry Tiramisu that was as sharp and tasty as some of my outfits. They have a good wine selection as well and the service was very good. If you love live Jazz, I'd recommend visiting this place, which I felt was reasonably priced and had a terrific atmosphere. read more

My favorite jazz club in Paris. A candle lit and intimate club where you can enjoy fabulous jazz music with good food and drinks. We enjoyed a talented jazz pianist who helped relax us after a long flight. The cozy atmosphere calmed my work frazzled nerves. We enjoyed great French wine and champagne. I was a happy lamb and so full of energy that sleep wasn't needed last night. read more

Chez Papa Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

Great Family-owned and operated jazz bar in Paris. We were seated right by the piano. The music was great, people were good at listening and speaking only softly during dinner and live music. The food was good and served well! read more

This evening my wife and I had dinner at Chez Papa and it was great! We shared a cheese plate, tomato and mozzarella salad and the shrimp entree. All were excellent! If you get a chance try the Nicolas Feuillatte champagne. For the price it was excellent. The entertainment was too shelf. The trio played 3 sets and we couldn't leave until they finished. We'll be back soon! read more

Chez Papa Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

Cute little jazz club!! The music is great and not too loud! We sat right next to the piano and could still carry on a conversation. Food is wonderful!! We ordered the escargot, duck, and veal, all of which paired nicely with a bottle of red! Will definitely come back!! read more

My girlfriend and I made reservations here and are happy we did. The live music started at 8:30 PM. I got the shrimp-special entrée while my girlfriend got the goat cheese and apple salad, both were great. The atmosphere is romantic and the staff is friendly (to Americans). Make reservations! read more

I love this place. The food was great. It was truly a real Parisian experience. Music was lovely. Can't wait to come back again. Highly recommended. read more

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I cannot stress enough how wonderful this place is. Happened to stroll in on a rainy weeknight. The staff was warm and friendly and easily handled my mangled French. We opted for a small table in the back of the cozy restaurant. The veal with potatoes was the most tender thing I've ever put in my mouth. So wonderful. The wine was great, the cheese plate was excellent for dessert. There's live entertainment most nights, ours was a Jazz Trio that felt like a Louis Armstrong special, they were fantastic. If you aren't keen for dinner, you can also just come in and sit in the upstairs balcony overlooking the singing area. Their wine prices are great, so enjoy, relax and listen. read more

I couldn't wait long enough to rate the place. On the positive side the atmosphere was pleasant. Then came the service. Place was half empty and it took 40 minutes to order a bottle of wine. After the dinner, the check comes and we are charged another 10 euros because a bottle of wine, an app and an entree didnt suffice waiving the extra cover charge. I do not recommend read more

If you like Woody Allen "Midnight in Paris", it is the place to go to be in the movie. The food is right, the service is great, music is pleasantly nostalgic, and the general atmosphere is such that you feel being in Paris only. read more

Great Jazz with a Duke Ellington flavor. We sat right next to the band but still could carry on a conversation. Food was good, but it was the ambiance that made it special. read more

Went there for a bit of food, we found a nice ambience place with a very good jazz. Service was great

Excellent atmosphere, excellent wine, excellent food, especially any dish with a cheese!!!! We stopped by on our way home and they had live jazz, which was amazing! Perfect way to end a great day! read more

Chez Papa Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

Wonderful service and a great meal. We did not have reservations, but were sat at a great table by a wonderful hostess. She really made the evening special. Highly recommend We will let our friends know about this place. read more

Chez Papa Jazz club was the PERFECT way to start our vacation in Paris! The restaurant is beautifully intimate and artistic, but alive with Parisian flare. Our waiter Cedric was so friendly and engaging, and we enjoying talking with him throughout the evening. The musicians were incredible and they, too, mingled with the crowds on breaks. The singer Leslie Lewis performed the most beautiful rendition of "Hallelujah." The food was also delicious. The place was packed but so enjoyable. This place is truly a jewel - we can't recommend it enough! read more

Heard great things about this place. It did not live up to the hype! I had the 31 euro rib eye steak. Which was inedible! It was all fat! When the waiter came to clear our plates he could see that I hadn't eaten it. He said... oh too full? Since I don't speak French and he very little English. I said no. He didn't seem to care. We ordered another round of drinks while I ate table bread. Finally I just told him that I didn't want to pay for. He did take it off the bill but I didn't go for a free meal I went for a good one! The waiter was nice. It seemed like he was stuck in the middle since the owner? Did not seem thrilled. read more

Romantic candle lite Jazz bar with a lot of character. Great date or proposal spot. A must do in Paris. Music started around 8:45pm.

decided on a whim to come here and it was awesome!!! Although it was crowded, the music and especially the food were fantastic. Duck was the best I had in Paris. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for good food and some jazz. read more

This is a wonderful intimate jazz club in the St. Germain area of Paris. The food was delicious and the ambiance was perfect for a laid back relaxing experience of good jazz. If you are visiting Paris, and enjoy jazz in a casual unpretentious atmosphere, add this jazz club to your itinerary. You will not be disappointed. read more

Found this fabulous place via an app called Free and Frugal Paris, download it, it is well worth it and works without an internet connection. Chez Papa was cozy with a great atmosphere, the staff were fast and friendly despite it being a busy Friday lunch time and the food was heavenly! Would definitely dine there again! read more

Great jazz music in a very nice atmosphere. I went to have a couple of drinks and cheese plate and I found the service to be friendly. Everyone seemed to be enjoying a lovely evening and although I did not have dinner, I was told that the food is good. The only thing is that they require a 10€ cover unless you have dinner, than it is complimentary, which in most instances is fine. But in my case, I really was not hungry enough for a full meal and only wanted something light and a couple of drinks. Then I still had to pay the cover in addition to that because I did not order a full plate. I think they should do it like the other nearby jazz clubs and simply have a 10€ minimum purchase. You can easily spend more on drinks than on a plate (which I did), and so I feel like you're penalized if you don't order a full dinner, even though you spend the same amount or more on drinks and appetizers. The other thing is they started turning people away at 11:30 because they were getting ready to close, again which is fine. But the website says until 1 am so that is a bit misleading. Overall though it was a nice experience, but would only go back if I'm hungry :-) !! read more