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 was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

What a great restaurant just a block from gare de Lyon. Busy at lunchtime but they helped us in,…read morefound us a table and served us right away. We both chose the cheeseburger - medium well. Ordered a nice carafe of house red while we waited for our food to arrive. Watched all the other diners orders come through and salivated over the look of them all. Barely a half a glass though our wine our burger s arrived with a nice green salad and excellent fries. The burger was done perfectly and tasted amazing. Enjoyed our meal and were out in less than an hour, enough time to catch our next train!

Delicious Soup Onion Gratinée and Crème Brûlée…read more The service was also wonderful. We were just looking for a relaxed easy dinner and this fit our need perfectly.

Delightful. Fantastic. Seriously, upsettingly good -- because I wish I could eat somewhere like…read morethis every day and sadly can't because Paris is a flight away. That said..,it's only one flight and I'd fly back in a heartbeat for their fries and tartare. Can't wait to come back! Merci beaucoup pour wonderful time and a meal I'll never forget!

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.

First meal in Paris. Maybe because I didn't order the right item, I found this restaurant not wow…read more I got the "Made in Taiwan". It was ok. The portion size was huge but the flavor wasn't wow. The noodles were lacking. The noodle isn't the kind of noodle I liked. I found them too firm. Tofu seemed to be over cooked. On the brightside, the greens in the noodle were super fresh. B had the pastrami sandwich.He liked it. Fries were ok. The decor isn't wow here. I found this place though google and Yelp. This restaurant had a lot of history and story behind it. Servers here were super nice and friendly. The washroom here seemed a bit creepy.

This was our first meal upon arriving in France, as we were staying nearby. We were not…read moredisappointed in the slightest! The moment we stepped inside, the environment was welcoming and cozy. There is also ample outside seating for when the weather is warm. Our waitress was fantastic, and she even tried to help us out in English with the menu. I ended up ordering the chicken Caesar salad, and we shared the cheese tray. The meal came with baguettes, and the prices were incredibly reasonable. My food was delicious, and the chicken on the salad was cooked great. The cheese tray was good as well, and we enjoyed trying the three different styles offered. Overall, I would definitely eat lunch here again.

Their duck was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meal. They made accommodation for our guest in a…read morewheelchair quickly and easily! Very enjoyable French food. Ambiance was great. (The decor totally reminded me of Beauty and the Beast.) It was packed with locals on a Wednesday night!

Foie gras poéle - The Foie gras was satisfying. Nicely pan seared. Three hazelnut soup was…read moreinteresting but I felt it was overwhelmingly salty. Lamb shoulder - The lamb was tender, but the highlight was the aligot potatoes. It was a bit of a presentation but they could emphasize that a little bit cause it's an attraction! The aligot potatoes were cool but just ok. Taste too much cheese than potatoes. May be more cream or less cheese will make the taste better. Nonetheless, it was not bad at all. Veal with mushroom sauce - mistake we made was ordered well done worrying that pink will be too rare. It was dry and not that tender. But it was our bad decision. The mushroom sauce was great in fact, the sauce was great with the aligot potatoes. Duck confit - The duck leg itself was tender as usual, only thing I would improve is to have a sauce to go with it. The meat was not dry but not juicy enough plus the meat lack flavor. A sauce will perfect it.

Great food on a quiet street in Paris. Seating inside for maybe a dozen people make a reservation…read morebefore going. I had the tuna tartare served with over a bit of perfectly ripe avocado. Roasted pork cooked sous vide with roasted carrots was absolutely delicious. Beautiful dessert with coconut, mousse, and passionfruit and mango. Everything impeccable.

Lovely cozy atmosphere. Delicious roasted chicken. A must visit when in Paris. The service was…read moreexcellent.

I really enjoyed my meal here. I ordered the falafel salad (salade du bled) and it was delicious…read more The feta was unbelievably fresh and the falafel was really good. My wife enjoyed her burratina. We ordered a carafe of the house red and it was cheap and excellent. Kid friendly and fairly spacious for a Parisian restaurant. Highly recommend this place.

Super brunch and my yearly stop. Don't miss it! With an orange pressé and a café au lait the plate…read moreis filled with scrambled eggs, salad, mini cheeseburger, avocado toast and a chocolate moelleux. The bread basket is awesome! Plenty of tables outside.

Lovely French restaurant! The food was super. French modern, comforting yet surprising…read more The service is fantastic! Spoke great English with confidence and ease. The decor eclectic and yet homely. Kind of like going for a dinner party at your cool friends house, who always finds the the best diamonds in the rough at the thrift store. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in the area.

This was my first meal in Paris and it was an excellent choice! The texture and flavors are…read moreamazing. I couldn't have asked for a better start to spending my meal times in Paris! If I were to live here, I'd try to come to this restaurant more often were I to be in the area.

Loved finally making it to La Buvette on a recent trip to Paris. As a lover of natural wines, I had…read morethe book about this quaint spot written by their owner. Great small bites and an awesome selection of wines. Service was spectacular, too. Really loved the chill vibe! If we are back and in the 11th, I'm certain that we will stop back in!

There seems to be some confusion in the reviews about which establishment this is; there are two…read morerestaurants helmed by female chefs in Paris, one named simply "Buvette" (by the American chef Jody Williams; there is also a NYC outpost of the same name) and one called "La Buvette" (this is the correct page for the restaurant operated by Camille Fourmont). While I love NYC's Buvette, La Buvette is an entirely different sort of restaurant and is my NUMBER ONE recommendation for friends visiting Paris who enjoy natural wine/small plates/a slightly chaotic atmosphere. I make sure to come here as many times as I can whenever I visit Paris, and I've even gone to a La Buvette pop-up in NYC when the chef came last year. I'm definitely a La Buvette groupie. A buvette is a restaurant that sells wine to go and to drink in situ, along with a selection of small plates. While I hate the ubiquity of the term 'tapas' to describe dishes that are not quite entree-sized, you can think of La Buvette's dishes as basically tapas: smaller portions meant to be ordered in multiple and shared over a bottle of wine. The wine selection here is tightly curated and I've never had a glass that I disagreed with -- everything is pretty simpatico if you're into this style of wine, and the staff are quite helpful in steering you toward bottles you might enjoy. In past visits, I've often found myself ordering over half the menu, which is written on a mirror-board on the wall and changes daily. Everything is quite simple, made with excellent ingredients, and quite good. Note: this is not a full-service kitchen, so don't expect an elaborate dinner. Think of this as an appreciation of simplicity and purity of flavor, and you'll have a much better time than if you expect a 10-hour cassoulet or something. Get some cheeses and charcuterie, and absolutely get the big white beans with citrus zest. Savor the flavors. While I'd love for this to remain a hidden gem, the secret has definitely gotten out, and it's not really much of a "neighborhood" establishment anymore. Expect a line unless you get there quite early, and note that you won't have any privacy because the space is tiny, and you may end up drinking your wine standing by a tiny corner of the counter. To me, that's part of the charm, and Camille Fourmont has created quite a remarkable place that I find simply perfect. It's a must-visit in Paris!