A Basque restaurant frequented by locals and nearby students. Hearty portions of southern French…read morecountryside cooking. We had the fortune of meeting a friend here that has been going to the other branch for 40 years and he swears by its authenticity. We started off with Kir Royales which is the quintessential pre meal beverage. And then moved on to mains as appetizers are not necessary given the portions. Their cassoulet was incredible with real stick to your ribs appeal. However I feel the star of the show was their 5 diamond salade. Imagine a bed of greens supporting their duck fat potatoes fried crisp, topped with generous portions of lardons and chicken livers. All garnished with mini rounds of cheese on toast and a fried egg! What is not to like? The decor is classic diner, nothing fancy it it is all about the food. Service was friendly and not intrusive.

We come to Paris every year for an entire month, and after 10 years of grazing our way across the…read morecity, Chez Gladines remains a favorite. The menu is true Basque cuisine, excellent cassoulet, chicken Basquaise, cod stuffed peppers, and delicious potato dishes. Cozy indoor and outdoor seating right along Boulevard St Germaine. Friendly staff, great service, inexpensive wines & beer. Definitely worth a short walk to enjoy something a little different while in Paris!

We stopped by for dinner on Friday without reservation, and we got lucky and got the table. Great…read moreambiance, classic French, pleasure to look around. Good list of wines and spirits, with wine by the glass still reasonable (€7). I had oxtail terrine as a starter - it was delicious, literally cleaned the plate. Veal liver with mushrooms was outstanding - real wild mushrooms (for those of us visiting from the US, it is a big deal), liver itself perfectly cooked as requested and perfectly seasoned. I like how side dishes are served in the little cups, without clobbering your plate. Had some Basque cake as a desert - that was not my favorite, but that's okay. Excellent service, prompt, friendly, attentive. Definitely recommended. Also reservations are highly recommended.

This was the best French Basque cuisine and dining experience while we were in Paris. It was…read moreunpretentious and clearly was where the locals dined. We ordered the duck confit 10/10! The skin was crispy the meat was moist - the flavor was superb. It was so good, my sister was gnawing on the bone. We also ordered a salad and came with generous prawns and the goat cheese filled phyllo dough crisp on top, we also ordered scallops with crab stuffed peppers. Everything came out all at once and we were pretty excited to dig in. Make sure you reserve lots of time to just enjoy wine and conversation bc this place gets busy but you know the food is being cooked up to perfection. With two glasses of wine, coke, and three dishes our bill came out to about $85, which is a great deal considering we were quite stuffed. We also ate at instragramable venues: Girafe, Kong, and Cafe de Flore...and this place, off the beaten path, was THEE Best! Recommend you download Google translator to understand the menu. Service was also very kind and warm!

This was my sixth time enjoying the chef's tasting menu, and we always choose the tasting menu…read morebecause the chef truly knows what he's doing. The Parmesan soup is always a favorite. The seared scallop and poached cod were excellent. He used seasonal ingredients and prepared them simply, without masking their natural flavors. Of course, we finished with the rice pudding, salted caramel, and candied hazelnuts. The only thing missing was his wonderful terrine to start the meal.

Cute, quaint restaurant with good food and wine. Honestly can't even remember everything we…read moreordered, but the standouts for me were the scallops and octopus (so perfectly tender)! Great service and a homey vibe!

This was the best restaurant we went to in Paris! The beef Boulloine (sp) was just as recommended…read moreby others - amazing!

Chez Janou absolutely lives up to the hype and delivered one of the most flavorful and satisfying…read moremeals of our time in Paris. We started with the ratatouille and freshly baked bread, both simple but incredibly well executed and full of depth. The duck steak with roasted potatoes was perfectly cooked--the duck tender with a beautifully crisp exterior, and the potatoes were exceptional in their own right. The gambas flambées with rice were a standout dish: rich, aromatic, and genuinely memorable. For dessert, the chocolate mousse paired with strawberry soup was a highlight and a unique combination that worked surprisingly well together--the richness of the mousse balanced beautifully by the freshness of the strawberries. Service was friendly and attentive throughout, and the restaurant has a lively, bustling atmosphere filled with both locals and visitors, giving it a classic Parisian energy. Reservations are highly recommended as it books out quickly, though occasional cancellations can be found if you're flexible. A truly excellent bistro experience with consistently strong dishes across the menu.

Paris has a talent for making lunch feel accidental in the best possible way…read more Chez Janou sits quietly in the Marais, just close enough to Place des Vosges that the entire experience spills naturally into wandering afterward. No real plans. Just walking. Cigarette smoke in the air, scooters passing narrow streets, old stone buildings glowing under soft afternoon light. Online, this place feels impossible to book. But show up 10-15 minutes before opening and suddenly you're seated like you knew the secret all along. Inside, the room hums. Tight tables. Warm walls. Loud enough to feel alive without becoming chaotic. Nobody rushing. Nobody flipping tables. Just the rhythm of Paris doing what it's always done. The menu is entirely in French which, honestly, makes the experience better. You stop ordering with certainty and start ordering with curiosity. My wife had the risotto d'épeautre aux St. Jacques. I ordered the Magret de Canard au Romarin. The duck was solid. A 3.5/5 kind of dish. Rich, savory, comforting after a long day walking through the city. But the risotto surprised me more. The scallops were delicate, the spelt added this earthy texture that made the dish feel substantial without ever becoming heavy. And then there's the mousse au chocolat. The famous one. Served from an oversized bowl with this almost excessive "all you can eat" energy that somehow still feels elegant instead of gimmicky. We only needed a few bites. Soft, luxurious, lightly bitter chocolate balanced perfectly against just enough sweetness. The kind of dessert that doesn't ask for attention. It quietly earns it.

Great little restaurant. The owner welcomed us even though we were outside service hours. He…read moresuggested a "Gazpacho de la mer", which turned out to be excellent and a perfect recommendation given the hot weather. We also tried the "terrine à l'espelette", very tasty and peppery as it should be.

The owner was so gracious explained his recommendations on the menu. Shrimp gespacho was great as…read morewas the Calamari & Sangria!

Wife and I stopped by for appetizers drink and appetizers before dinner in the area. Sat at the…read morecounter, good wine and food was great. Cool little cafe, service was excellent.

Only giving 3 stars because of the good service and friendly waitstaff. As someone that loves…read moreFrench cuisine and has been to France, specifically Paris numerous times, I found myself very disappointed in the food here. The steak with bone marrow had little to no flavor, luckily the fries were good. The lobster bisque was very fishy and smelled like it went bad. My sister and father couldn't eat it after trying it. We felt bad sending it back, so we didn't say anything to the server. The Caesar salad came with hard boiled eggs and shredded chicken. Didn't have a whole lot of flavor either, and the dressing tasted like mayo. Not a fan of this restaurant. You can find much better options, and I highly recommend doing your research before booking a reservation at restaurants near the Eiffel tour.

On a recent trip to Paris, my husband and I stopped in here for a quick lunch. Do it!…read more L'Avant Comptoir is a tiny wine bar in the 6th arrondissement which serves an assortment of small plates. The menu changes daily, and every item is fantastic! Beautifully plated, quality ingredients, imaginative choices, warm welcome, fast service. Top notch.

Unfortunately the young girl wasn't friendly like Anthony Bourdain said…read more No English menu which was fine, but they can't really help on describing. She was also rough slamming utensils and dishes which was wild. Squid Ink Croquettes was very good in my opinion. Lots of ink and chunks of squid. Good flavor. Shrimp Ravioli in Seaweed Soup was more like a dim sum dish... A glass of white wine was €10 which is high. Butter was very good though as expected.