This restaurant was recommended by our hotel concierge. Also, we learned that this restaurant is super popular among Korean tourists as it gets featured and recommended in a lot of YouTube videos and former travel guides. We made a reservation on their website for dinner. The restaurant is relatively close to Eiffel Tower and located on a very quiet street. The restaurant hall was managed by two very efficient gentlemen and they were so great at tending to every table in a timely manner. They were really good. Also, they spoke English and it made our experience so comfortable. Escargot was heavenly. My favorite was their tuna steak. The tuna steak was unique and I loved its flavors. It was perfectly cooked while maintaining a fantastic texture. Their pepper steak was comparable to that of Bistro Paul Bert. The fish was also very well cooked, although still had the fishy after taste. But I still very much enjoyed it. We finished our meal with their creme brûlée and it was the perfect finish to a fabulous meal. read more

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They gave us great table, loved the moules and pork chop. Service a little slow so couldn't get dessert. Bathroom clean and private

Wonderful friendly service, authentic French cuisine, serving mostly locals. Good price / value balance. read more

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Enjoyed a beautiful dinner here while in Paris. Cozy ambiance in this bistro tucked away on a quiet street. Attentive service and creative takes on classic dishes. read more

We found Cinq-Mars for lunch one day and even though the restaurant was very busy we were lucky enough to grab a table without a reservation. We ordered an omelette for my wife and I ordered the sausage with mashed potatoes. My sausage was very good and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The mashed potatoes were good as well and had a gravy with it that was very flavorful. My wife ordered her omelette and asked for it to not be runny. Unfortunately when it came out it was still very runny when she cut into it. The wait staff did a good job at the restaurant and were very helpful. Overall a good experience but disappointed in the omelette. read more

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Wonderful food prepared with care! They were booked solid when I walked in and yet they made room for me.

I LOURVE everything about Paris, the shopping, architecture and of course, the food! Eating where the locals go is always a safe bet and that's where Cinq-Mars comes to play. Prior to visiting Paris for the 2nd time, I discovered the authentic Parisian restaurant wedged between residential homes and boutiques. Unlike most busy restaurants, Cinq-Mars is served by two individuals doing the most with their multitasking abilities. Most importantly the food was superb without the huge price tag. Will be back for 3rds! read more

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This was a struggle meal. We came in before hitting the museum d'orsay and basically got in right as they opened (noon). Seemed to be a no frills, traditional French restaurant. Maybe we ordered the wrong things but I got their daily special lunch set (one appetizer and one main) which was tomatoes and mozzarella and a filet in roquefort sauce with tagliatelle. I thought daily specials would be one of the best things but I feel I should've gone for the filet in poivre sauce with potatoes (you'll note the other pictures). One thing I was unclear on was they never asked how I wanted my steak cooked so I had to go back and ask and they said they cook it to medium and so I asked for medium rare (maybe I should have said a point - French way of ordering) instead. It came super super rare and so I had to ask for it to be cooked a bit more and then it came back medium well. Don't know how to fix bit eh. The tomatoes and mozzarella was interesting since it seemed like a French attempt at being Italian and the cheese was all wrong. The eggs mayonnaise I ordered didn't taste fresh. It tasted like they made it the night before and refrigerated it. I had it somewhere else before and the mayonnaise was so soft and fluffy whereas here it was like a dollop of just mayonnaise and mustard flavoring. If I mash it in my mouth a bit it's kinda like a deviled egg. Also one of the eggs weren't peeled correctly and had that film on it. Partner ordered a curry which was...... Unexpected flavoring. It was like an attempt on Indian flavoring? Our fault for ordering strangely I guess but there were so many good reviews I thought it'd be typical good. Also it took us an hour plus to get our main food. The table next to us sat down like twenty minutes after us and got their food before us. So strange! I do feel bad since they only have two wait staff trying to do everything but unfortunately they're super inattentive. With only two I'd expect them to be constantly scanning the space and trying to divvy up but they keep looking down at the glasses behind the bar or their phones. We even saw folks just start standing to pay at the front. Fastest way to get out of there. read more

I can understand why Cinq-Mars, located a short walk from Musée d'Orsay, is so popular with locals and tourists alike. Their food is exceptional and at lunch, their prix fixe menu offers excellent value. We dropped in for lunch recently and chose the incredibly tasty pan fried sea bream as our main course. The fish having been seasoned with salt and pepper and then pan fried, manifested a deliciously crispy skin and savoury tender flesh underneath. Deft touches such as fresh tomatoes and courgettes, chives, olive oil and lime juice added refreshing layers of flavours. The accompanying basmati rice, having been perfumed by all these fresh wholesome flavours, was delightfully moreish. Our dessert, Ile Flottante was simply out of this world. Imagine the softest foam-like meringue floating on an equally delectable vanilla custard cream, topped with toasted candied almonds and a caramel drizzle. One of our party sampled a phenomenal Mont Blanc dessert instead of the Ile Flottante which ran out. Amazing how 3 main ingredients - velvety chestnut purée, the softest whipped cream and candied walnut toppings could conjure up such a dreamy dessert. This Parisian restaurant serves amazingly good food. If you do go, just make sure to book ahead on their website. read more

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We had an amazing experience last night. Everything was perfect. The eggs mayonnaise we off the charts as were the mains. The waiter chose a perfect wine - a cab Fran's - to compliment the meal. Really can't say enough good about this perfect gem! read more

Fantastic, rustic French cuisine. Good, no-nonsense and friendly service. Excellent location. Highly recommend. read more

Cinq-Mars - Delicious sausage and mashed potatoes. I could eat this every day. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Recommended by our hotel nearby, this was a perfect antidote to a day of walking Parisian, museums and shops. A simple salad, and a tremendous steak au poive with potatoes were the comfort foods that I was looking for. Good wines by the glass. Typical French bistro, more Parisians than tourists. Good and attentive service. All you can ask for! read more

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Cozy, affordable, not a tourist trap. The food is simple, yet well prepared. It's a nice break from the brasseries. The service was great, not your typical French service. Be sure to save room for dessert. The chocolate mousse is wonderful! Bear in mind, this place is only open for dinner and it doesn't open until 8 pm. And best to make reservations, especially if you're going on a Friday or Saturday. The place is small and tends to fill up rather quickly, or you can try going right at 8. The French like to eat late. : ) read more

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Whoa! This place is phenomenal! Everything we had here was excellent from the food to the service to the good time. Our waiter was super hospitable and guided us through the menu with heaps of charm. We had several dishes and all of them were prepared with lots of care. We started with the clams and they are small and delicious with white wine and butter. The baguette was perfect for moping up the sauce. Then we had the veal in white sauce with rice. Huge portion and perfect tasing. I had the steak with peppercorn sauce and potatoes. It was unreal. Finished with chocolate mousse. Very perfect! Just the best. This will be on our Paris rotation. Beau was our server and he was the best. read more

Come here for: lovely lunch post musee d'orsay Food: good home done French food- top highlights were the calamari, the lentil soup, and the cheese plate. We also certified our love of beaujolais wine. The mustard and pickles brought to the table are a HIGHLIGHT! Make sure you try both mustards!!! Service: solid, no complaints Decor: lovely warm indoor spot to take a rest and get some great food, several locals eating here too so our tourist side felt satis read more

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Awesome lunch after a morning at the Orsay. The food was among the best we had in Paris - escargot, clams, lentil soup, sausage, sea bass. The desserts are a must so save room - chocolate mousse and floating island and mont blanc. It's an adorable small space - make sure you make a reservation in advance because it fills up (mostly with locals). Also, our elementary school aged kids were welcomed by the two guys running the place and enjoyed the meal too, even though it's not a place that dumbs things down for children. If you're visiting Paris and especially visiting the Musee d'Orsay, this place is a must. read more

This was our favorite restaurant we ate at in Paris. The food is beyond excellent and the staff is very nice. I highly recommend the mashed potatoes, they were phenomenal. The escargot was also very very good. 5-star restaurant for sure!! read more

This place was super cute and the food was fantastic. We had the liver pate to start, which was perfectly salty and the taste wasn't over powering. The bread was perfectly toasted and they also provided a basket of freshly baked bread. We got the sea bass and the steak. Both were delicious. We were so full we didn't have room for desert after. The wait staff was extremely nice. I explained to them (in french) right when we sat down that I don't speak it very well so they quickly started helping us out in English. They were extremely friendly! I would definitely come back here if you are not afraid to try some French cuisine! read more

Lunch today at Cinq Mars, a hip restaurant filled with locals , not many tourists. My husband had the deviled eggs which were out of this world followed by the fish stew served over mashed potatoes. A very unique dish he thoroughly devoured. I enjoyed the tomato and mozzarella salad as a starter. The tomatoes were so fresh and delicious. My entree was the Sea Bass with broccoli purée. This dish was light, different and delicious. This is a must for lunch. read more

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Glad we got reservations. At first, we didn't think we'd need them, walking in. A half hour later, it was clear we were glad we got them. They start service later, by our standards, at 8pm, but it was well worth the wait. The service was awesome. The food was clean and well prepared, simple and elegant. The chocolate mousse. Oh. My. I just don't have the words. Do have some. Another aspect that sticks out in my mind was that we were greeted as if we were new friends coming in, and old friends going out. It was a great feeling, especially on a full belly of delicious French food. read more

We had a great meal last night at Cinq-Mars. We arrived a few minutes before they opened and had a delightful exchange with the chef and wait staff. They were welcoming and charming and throughout the meal couldn't have been better hosts. My husband and son had the the steak au poivre with the most delicious and generous portion of the creamiest au gratin potatoes ever. I had the turbot in rich flavorful lemon butter sauce with a large portion of fresh spinach and my daughter-in-law had the sea bass with ratatouille--also an amazingly generous portion. We had very fresh salads, their homemade pate-- which was served in a large crock from which you served yourself, as much as you wanted. Also an unusual and unexpected addition was a huge jar of pickles. Floating Island-- so good!--sorbets, fresh strawberries with cream and a cheese plate with a berry compote completed our experience. Everything was delicious, high quality and reflected the generosity, good cheer and skill of the proprietor. I think if we were locals this would easily be a place we would frequent. Thank you, Cinq-Mars for such an enjoyable and completely satisfying evening! Delightful in every way. read more

Avoid the tourist traps on the streets closest to the Orsay and walk 5-10 minutes to this cool restaurant on a quiet street. It has nice decor, an eclectic music collection, and of course tasty food. We shared a cheese plate and I had a really nice lentil dish. read more

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Amazing!! A must go. There were two guys working who were absolutely grinding but still made it an incredible experience. Would def recommend. read more

Decent food but terrible service. Was constantly ignored and when they came, was spoken to curtly. Came with sister and her husband from out of town, my husband and my infant daughter...I was extremely embarrassed how poorly we were treated and how it was not even a full house. Several patrons sat after us, and left before us -if that is any indication of how much we were ignored... read more

Our hotel recommended this quaint little restaurant and we were not disappointed. In fact, we went back a couple of times because the food was so delicious. That's what I love about Paris. There are so many fantastic restaurants. It is located in the seventh which is the St Germaine district. I had the grilled fish and my husband had sausage with mashed potatoes which was heavenly. For my appetizer I had a grilled vegetables with goat cheese which was so delightful. I can't wait to go back to Paris and eat there again! read more

We had a great dinner that included the sausage, steak, and cheese plate. They were all delicious! We ended with chocolate mousse which was also amazing! The staff was very kind and courteous even though we were American tourists. Highly recommend this cute spot! read more

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It's sad when you encounter a restaurant that is willing to turn down good business due to arrogance. We live close by and brought my 65 year mother-in-law to dinner. Unfortunately, while we had a reservation, the table we were given was the worst in the house. It was right by the door, and the only way to sit at the table was the pull it out completely. We asked nicely to be moved to one of the other 3 open tables that were identical in size. There were only a couple other occupied tables, and I didn't want my mother-in-law to be uncomfortable. However, the person there who said he was the owner refused stating other people would be coming later and the tables were booked. After pleading our case and being told that no one else had complained before, we decided to leave. Sorry, I understand this restaurant gets a lot of praise, but personally I won't do business with an establishment like this. read more

I have been to Paris many times and I always try to eat at traditional French bistros. This is my new favorite lunch or dinner spot--its wonderful. The food is fresh and flavorful. The servers couldn't be better and the place is full of French diners. I had the grilled calamari which came in strips and was excellent. The baguettes were French perfection. And the Sancerre and chocolate mouse were added treats. The atmosphere is hip and inviting--a modern take on bistro. You feel like you could find this gem in NYC or London but because it's Paris, it's that much better-delicious French food in Paris!! read more

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I was trying to find a good restaurant that was of close proximity to my home. After some research I called Cinq Mars and made a reservation for the following evening at 8pm. The reservation hostess was very friendly and spoke very good English. Based on the reviews on yelp I was excited to try this place. Sadly upon arrival we were greeted by a waiter who wasn't very accommodating. The table that we were given to us was not very comfortable for my mum. I politely asked if we could change tables. At this time there were only three other tables occupied in the entire restaurant. The waiter came across very aloof and didn't speak to us in a polite tone. When we asked to speak to the manager , he said that he was the manager. He also said it didn't matter if we wanted to leave because he wasn't changing the table. Frankly I wasn't going to spend my money at a place where my mum & I wasn't comfortable or felt respected. The manager didn't seem to give a care in the world. We left and decided to find another restaurant. This is after all Paris with restaurants galore at every corner. After a quick look into Yelp we picked a place called "35 degrees quest" just around the corner. It was a bit more expensive but the hospitality, customer service and warmth that was felt made it totally worth it. I picked Cinq Mars because of the high ratings but good food isn't the only thing that one expects from a first rate commendable restaurant. Despite living only a 5 min walk from the place, I don't think I would bring myself to walk into that place again. read more

This is a great restaurant that goes above and beyond your typical place. I had great calamari, fabulous lamb, and a very nice St. Nectaire (cheese). Everything was light and creative -- well-executed. The waiter was extremely friendly and we had fun joking around with him. I hear the place can be quite a scene on Fridays and Saturdays, so go early in the week to be sure you can get a table. Gluten-free notes: There weren't many flour-containing sauces on the menu, so eating was not a problem. read more

This is the French bistro of Paris fantasies. It's hidden on a quaint side street near the Musee d'Orsay, charming, quiet, dark and romantic. Alas, I went here not with a handsome French lover, but with colleagues. Nonetheless, the ambiance and food were both excellent and we had a great evening. Between us we had all possible combinations of starters and mains, and everyone loved their meal. My tenderloin was cooked perfectly "a point". Great, reasonably priced wine menu, too. Service was surprisingly attentive and friendly. I have yet to encounter the stereotypical rude French waiter in Paris... read more

I've been blessed with such great and fantastic dining experiences during my stay in Paris and Cinq-Mars is no exception. Great food, great wine and great service is nothing to complain about. You can't go wrong with whatever dish you order. read more

We enjoyed our dinner at Cinq Mars. Service is very good - attentive and pleasant. The restaurant is small but not too cramped and very cute. Food was all very good but the most memorable dish was the chocolate mousse. Definitely the best I've ever had. It comes in a huge portion (enough for about 4 people) and is very dense and dark chocolate - you won't want to stop eating it. We want to go back just for that. As we left the restaurant, we saw Karl Lagerfeld getting into his Rolls down the street. Fabulous Paris evening! read more

Lovely food, welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff - everything works here. Highly recommended based on our lunch experience. read more

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Went to this place because of the reviews and was disappointed. Service was terrible, had to continually remind them of our order (un attentive and unapologetic). Food was just ok with high prices. I ordered the clams which had no flavor and were tiny. Fish was good but the menu said pasta and they served it with mash potatoes without even asking us. Waiter kept pushing the wine on us (it got annoying). Nothing special. read more

This wa.ms by far our favorite dinner on our Paris trip. The restaurant is cozy and the staff are extremely friendly md welcoming. The food was next level good! read more

This restaurant is awesome. It was one of the best meals we had in Paris. I had the chickpea dish served over rice and I am still dreaming of it. My boyfriend had the steak and he loved it. The dessert, a chocolate mousse, was a generous portion and was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend but make sure to make a reservation!! read more

Excellent. Seabass and ratatouille Melon and ham. Exceptional chocolate mousse. Well defined wine list. Casual , welcoming and good! read more

Fabulous spot! I was looking for somewhere for lunch after visiting the Musée d'Orsay and stumbled on this gem - tiny, chic and the staff are lovely. The food is simple and beautifully prepared - so not complex haute cuisine, just beautiful fresh flavours. I had a kir royale (yum!) and the plat de jour, salmon with potatoes. The bread was heavenly! Poached pears in red wine and cinnamon for dessert with a very good espresso - divine! Can't wait to return for dinner! The lunch special (18 euro for 2 courses I think?) was excellent value for the quality of the food and the ambience. read more

Waiters in Paris get a bad rap. I mean, it is a job that can be both frustrating and thankless at times so I understand. It is that occasion when you have a waiter who seems personally invested in the quality and success of the food who take your experience from four stars to five. Cinq-Mars is located in a surprisingly quiet street near Musée d'Orsay. I approached the location about 15 minutes before it opened to see the staff dancing on the other side of the window. I wandered back down the street to allow them some fun time and meet up with my friends. Upon entering we were greeted, seated and good nature banter started before we even ordered our wine. I enjoyed our waitress' gentle ribbing and supreme helpfulness in having an excellent meal. Her attention to detail and timely arrival when our table needed anything stood in stark contrast to her light-hearted mood and quick wit. She really made for a lovely evening. I would be remiss if I did not say the food was excellent but you already knew that, right? read more