A nice cozy French restaurant, low key but on a nice corner with outside and indoor seating. Be…read moresure to have google translate on your phone so you can translate the menu from French to English if your handicapped reading French as I am. I ordered what I think was tomatoes and bura cheese salad and broiled sea bass with green beans along with a nice Chardonnay. The tomato burata was nice, the cheese the star, and the olive oil and green onion a nice touch but the tomatoes were pretty tasteless. Definitely not in California anymore though I expected more from our Spanish friends who grow most of the tomatoes consumed in Europe. The sea bass was very, very good and highly recommended for a lighter but tasty and satisfying dinner choice. Probably 4.5 stars but not quite 5.

I've come to this place the last 2 times I've been to Paris because it has not only great service…read moreand drinks, but great food. Plus it's around the corner from the hotel I go to and the perfect way to get a good meal and drink without cramming into the usual places by the Gare De Lyon. The inside can get a bit snug but theres plenty of seating outside so enjoy the weather. The bartender has been the same guy both times and he's always an absolute delight (on top of being adorable as heck too so that's a bonus). Helped us translate our terrible french into english enough to know what we're ordering. I've had a few things here but I really love the ravioli. It's very strong so if flavor is not your thing, look away. The ravioli are tiny to where you get a few on each bite easily and the sauce is rich which fits perfectly with the cheese. If you don't like cheese, this isnt for you. They had a special last time we were there for a chicken and couscous dish and that was really good too. I've did have a steak here once and it was ay too tough but noticed if I stick with other stuff I always leave stuffed. They do have fish, salads, burgers, etc so there's a good enough variety for most. You'll end up drinking a bottle of wine so just go ahead and order it when the bartender/waiter asks.

3.75 I would say. Seems like they become popular because of…read moreEater? The owner (maybe) speaks perfect English, he explained the menu in English patiently but there's no English menu. Feels odd they dont have English menu while there's so many non-French guests. Then the "sommelier" takes care of the drink menu which he speaks no English. Whiling knowing we dont speak French, owner still let the sommelier does the drink order through the language barrier. He got our drinks wrong, and there was added non-existence drinks on our bill later and since he doesnt speak English, it was odd to verify. Weird! (maybe I'm too sensitive about places being tourist traps?) Menu are quite expensive, overall not bad. - White Asparagus - pretty good but simple, 28 euro still steep for 6 pieces. - Cauliflower Soup - really good, silly foamy texture with ample flavor. - Escargot - good as well, cute way of serving. - Cassoulet - didnt like it at all, for the $$$$ it's a huge bowl of white beans, with a piece of sausage, a piece of pork meat, a piece of duck meat, a piece of lamb, a piece of something meat inside. We didnt like it.

Delightful restaurant in Montparnasse…read more Greeted by the owner? at the door. Knowing that we spoke next to no French, he explained the menu in English patiently. Although there is a cheaper menu of the day, It didnt' have what I wanted the cassoulet. it comes in a giant pot with bubbling beans, sausage, bacon and duck. Delicious. However, it's so big, it really should be a shared dish between 2-3 people. However, I saw a quite a few people trying to tackle it alone, like I tried. Good service and good food. Recommended.

As Americans, we were really looking forward to enjoying authentic dining experiences that were not…read moregeared towards tourists. Xavier, the gentleman who checked us in at Hotel Joke (a few blocks away), marked a few places on the map that he recommended. "If you want to eat like an American, we have a breakfast buffet. If you want to eat like a Parisian, go to the bakery on the corner." (Artisan Boulanger Patissier). La Balancoire was one of the restaurants he marked on our map, so we had dinner there our first night. We absolutely loved it. Of course, we're tourists and it was our first time in Paris, so we would be impressed by anything that felt "French". Having said that, no other dining experience we had dimmed our feelings towards La Balancoire. The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was cozy and intimate and we loved the experience. Put this on your list of places to visit if you're going to Paris.

No need to go out of your way to dine here, but if you are looking for a charming, quirky little…read morespot for dinner in Montmartre, La Balancoire will do the trick. On a quiet side street, with no more than 10 tables, and an old wooden swing installed near the front door (balancoire = swing), it feels perfectly cozy. Our group had the front table near the window, where we squeezed into pillow-strewn bench seats. The menu was fairly standard for Paris, with a few surprises like the "indecisive" menu (a prix fixe sampler). The peche du jour with pureed carrots and fresh peas was delightful, with a lemony sauce (20 euros). My friend's burger was way overcooked, so she sent it back and they agreed to re-make it for her. The dessert sampler was another hit (10 euros), especially the house-made tiramisu in a little pot. Wines were simple and decently priced, but overall La Balancoire's location in Montmartre makes it a bit pricier than your average neighborhood bistro. Good grub, agreeable service, and cozy environs. Not a bad place to end up and enjoy la vie francaise.

We dined here twice. The first night we shared a bowl of onion soup which was delicious. I also had…read morea blue cheese and walnut salad which was carefully arranged in the bowl. Husband had an omelette with shrimp and salmon and I found the fishy smell off putting. People around us were being served aligot with their meat selection so we came back the second time for that cheesy potato dish. It was very good but rich. Typical Parisan place and enjoyable.

Service 1 star. Waitress was rude, dirty blond shoulder length hair, rolling her eyes. Looking off…read morein the distance while taking our order. We watched her at a table of locals next to us and she was chatty and smiling. Constantly at there table checking in. Clearly she doesn't like tourist even though we spoke basic French to the best of our ability. She never returned to the table to see if we wanted anything else after we ate. We wanted to order dessert and after dinner drinks. After 25 minutes we decided to just ask for the bill. We had to flag her down to come to our table. We would rather spend our money somewhere who appreciates the business. As far as the food it was ok

Most excellent Basque/French mashup. Try the Basque sausage over creamed potatoes. Full bar. Most…read morewelcoming service.

Review from a visitor who doesn't know a word of French. The staff spoke French, so it was a little…read moreuncomfortable to communicate in English, but it wasn't difficult to order. I was so embarrassed when I accidentally broke a wine glass during the meal, but they handled it well, so it ended with a great time. Meals were good with healthy ingredients and good balance. It's delicious French food that you won't get tired of visiting again and again.

The evening started with an error on my end. I guided our party to the wrong restaurant. A fair…read morewarning to anyone planning to dine at Le Cornichon... There are two Le Cornichons in Paris. Make sure you visit the location on 34 Gassendi Street. When I realized the mistake I phoned the correct restaurant and apologized letting them know we'd be 30 minutes late and to request they hold our table. They obliged and stated that it's a common occurrence. When we arrived at the restaurant the first person to welcome us was Chef Sebastien Dagoneau. Chef and his team offer "neo-bistro" French cuisine around products grown with respect for the seasons and the environment, always looking for creativity and beautiful taste sensations. The closest comparison I can think of is the American "farm to table". Restaurants in the USA that focus on local grown and raised within season ingredients. The inside of the restaurant is quite tight. Be prepared to be close to your neighbors, scoot past other guests to get to your table. But once seated you feel like you are in a little community of fellow diners. After reviewing the menu for wine we ordered a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose. It was refreshing and the perfect wine to toast a dinner in Paris. The kitchen sent over a delightful offering of a chickpea flat bread, Socca, cut into strips. It was a fantastic companion to the bright champagne. For my first dish I ordered the Foie Gras with Granny Smith apples and a hibiscus, apple, and ginger compote. The creamy and fatty foie gras paired with the champagne bubbles. I strongly believe that Foie Gras and champagne are a must while in Paris. For the main dish my wife and I decided to share the Rib of Beef and potatoes for two people. Shortly after ordering Chef Sebastien reappeared with the Rib of Beef. It was the largest steak I've ever seen. Definitely big enough for more than two people. With some serious beef coming it was time to order a bottle of red wine. Looking through the list something caught my eye. Domaine Trapet - Gevrey-Cfhambertin 2018 - Red Wine. Chef Sebastien took my request and smiled ear to ear. He decanted the wine, smelled the dark red juice, looked at me with a smile and nodded. It was going to be the perfect companion to the beef. The wine punched raspberry, cherry, leather, oak, vanilla. Everything I look for in a fantastic French red. Compelled to have others experience this amazing wine I offered some to the table next to us. A group of locals. Chef Sebastien saw me do so and smile then proceeded to tell the table it was a very nice wine. The table shared the glass and we struck up a conversation about Paris, America, wine and food. A fun exchange over fantastic food and wine. Something we all can agree on. The rib of beef arrived. It was so big it barely fit on the serving tray. The cook of the steak leaned a little closer to rare than medium. But the quality and taste of the steak was of such quality it didn't matter. The roasted potato accompanying the steak were perfectly roasted and rich and creamy. For desert we ordered one of each for the table. The Exotic Fruits - fresh fruit on a creamy bed of rice pudding, meringue shards and mango sorbet. Crispy Cabbage - choux pastry filled with bourbon vanilla cream and a caramel sauce. St Domingo Chocolate - souffle with chocolate and ginger ganache and diced roasted pear. One of the things that we admire about French deserts, besides being the upper echelon of pastry skills, is the lower level of sugar and sweetness. Often in America deserts can be overly sweet. We found the deserts at Le Cornichon to be just the right amount of sweet. To accompany our deserts Chef Sebastien sent over some fortified wine by Domaine Des Schistes - maury la cerisale. A bold and sweet desert wine with cherry, dark berries and chocolate notes. A lovely way to finish out the evening. The wine had many characteristics of a port but much more approachable. It was a wine you wanted to keep enjoying through nose and sipping while enjoying conversation and taking in the environment of the French bistro. If you find yourself in Paris I highly recommend Chef Sebastiens Le Cornichon. It is by far the best meal I've ever had in Paris. When my wife and I return we will definitely be dining there again.

Had a great experience here as one of our fist lunches in Paris. It's a little off the beaten track…read morewhich is good, you won't find many tourists here. The owner/chef was very gracious with my poor french, and we were seated promptly on arriving for our reservation. Excellent bread. Excellent price for an all around amazing menu. The food was all spectacular, simple, not overly fancy, but delicious and elegant. Artichoke heart salad, Pintade (guinea fowl), fish, desserts all were impeccable. Service was like it is always in France when it's good, invisible and never showing up until you ask for it. Great spot for lunch for a very fair price. Lunch for 3 for 130 euros with wine and tip included? You can't get food like this for this price anywhere in the US. I would keep this place on my repeat list, and I'm sure the dinner is just as good. Don't miss out, just go.

This is a small casual family recipe restaurant. The owner seats and talks to all the guests. She…read moretold us that the Boeuf Bourguignon was her grand mother's recipe. It was amazing and super tender. I strongly recommend this restaurant.

Fantastic French Bistro. Highest possible endorsement for everything:Ambience, food, wine and…read moreservice. Highlights included the boeuf bourgogne and meat pie. Desserts to die for. Must have reservation.

Ordered 3 pepper steaks with fries and salad, two French onion soups, one Cajun chicken dish, one…read morebean soup, and one porn star martini. Were able to be seated quickly, service wasn't fast- but consistent with Parisian culture.

Overall, I would rate this experience a 3.5/5 up to an 3.8 as most of our problems were out of…read moretheir control. I ordered some avocado toast that came out fire! Only feedback I could leave with The Avocado Toast is just recommending the cheese be a little thinner per bite. It's a great mix! however, when u get a bite of too much cheese, It ruins the dishes overall amazing texture. Would recommend but y'all Better have them Croissants next time left two of the fam devastated.