Shall I compare thee to a California's Erewhon?…read more Y'all know I can be wowed by a fabulous grocery store. This one is surely opulent, but crowded out the wazoo. The North American section made me giggle. I grabbed some fancy French mustards and cookies to bring home for friends and family. Unsure if any locals actually come here or if it's ALL tourists. The layout was extremely confusing to me. Now, I'm sure there are some simply fantastic elements to this store that evaded me due to the sea of people inside. But, I think Erewhon had more going for it. Artistic, clean, bountiful displays of produce. More organization, better lighting, etc. I felt like I could actually see the products at Erewhon, whereas here I was fighting with a lot of noise.

Very busy store with tourists (myself included) coming to buy french butters and other gourmet…read moreitems. The Maison Butter fridge gets a little hectic in the mornings and by end of the week it is very picked over. Stock varies, sometimes they don't have all flavors stocked. The prices here are higher, but it is a bigger shop with more varied gourmet foods. If you want a one stop shop spot for french food to bring back to the US, this is it. They have vacuum seal bags for 1 euro for the butters (or cheeses!).

We first discovered this place a year ago and since the same table was free this time we decided to…read moreofficially make it a tradition to stop here and have a pint. We grab the table on the left just outside. It's great to people watch. They have a decent happy hour for pints of lager and this time we got a Nutella crepe and a shot of the absinthe. The staff are always friendly and seeing the large crowds walk by is fun. Will definitely come back next year!

Wanted a quick snack after viewing the Sacre Couere. It's a very small place in old Montemarte. The…read moreservice was excellent and the gentleman was very kind and spoke English. We split a raclette sandwich and it was really good. It was an experience watching him heat the cheese and melted it directly onto the sandwich which was on a fresh baguette. It's very close to the tertre de arte park. There's no shortage of cafés and restaurants in this area but this one is great for Takeaway there's two very small tables to sit at and it's better to just eat somewhere else. I would definitely come back

I absolutely love this deli with all kinds of prepared and foods in conserve, also charcuterie is…read moreamazing the wine and cheese selection magnificent, I visit this place every time I am in Paris and it never disappoints. My favorites are crevettes anathe and gambás oil garlic. Across the street, Julien the baker oh such good baguettes.

Omg. Our hotel is just a block away and we didn't know the whole area just filled with lives and…read moregreat food after 10 am. We stopped by this place because it has various authentic French small bites, sausages, meat loaves, seafood salad etc. I ordered the Salmon bites, octopus salad, mini French cream puffs (??) not sure what they called in English but they are super good. Too bad we are leaving tomorrow but I will definitely come back to this area when I come visit in the future. The business hour is from 9 am sharp to 7 pm sharp. Not a min late or early.

Great old style charcuterie and traiteur (deli/caterer).read more

A delightful little bistro just around the corner from our lodgings in Paris off Rue Etienne…read moreMarcel. Actually a "deli" with a restaurant area, and fun sidewalk seating. We had foie gras (their specialty) very delicious, escargot, smoked salmon salad, french onion soup, and plenty of baguette. Helpful servers speak English well, they were quite patient and friendly. All the food we had was eye-opening, in both taste and presentation. We arrived 30 minutes before the kitchen closed, with several groups in front of us, but they kept us apprised of the situation and prepared a place for us outside as soon as it was available. We placed our order and the food arrived quickly; in the meantime several more diners came by and were seated for wine and desserts. It was fun for people-watching at such a late hour as many groups and couples were still out and about. While waiting to be seated, we had a chance to peruse the deli area with many varied terrines and foie gras, pickles, smoked salmon, caviar and wines. I wish I was more knowledgeable about their products, but I was amazed that my French from high school and college (40 years ago!) held up as well as it did!

Davoli on Rue Cler in Paris has an amazing selection of meats, pates, foie gras, fish, and prepared…read morefoods of all sorts. Little Davoli is the restaurant right across the street for sit down dining. The food ordered is brought over covered from Davoli when ready. We started off with Greek salad and a bruscetta appetizer. Both were fresh and delicious. For entrees we chose the spaghetti alla carbonara and the spaghetti alla Bolognese. The pasta in both dishes was undercooked; no where near the al dente stage. Neither dish was very flavorful, although the serving size was decent. Casual, small, restaurant which was very busy. Service was fine.

Choose this place on a whim for dinner due to the time and the long lines for other places. There…read moreare 2 locations across from each other where they cook at one and then bring the food over to the restaurant side where patrons sit. The service was quick which makes me wonder if it's pre-made? Risotto usually takes about 30 min to make and this dish came out less than 10 mins of us ordering. The mushroom pappardelle was tasteless and lacked flavor. The mushroom risotto was bland AF. The pasta was not good. The risotto was not good. The servers were rushed and borderline rude. I do not recommend.

An outstanding gourmet deli. With a generous indoor selection and a quaint outdoor selection of…read morepaninis, don't miss stopping here as you stroll down the crowded Rue de Buci. Contrary to the other reviewer, I didn't find any of the staff impolite or rude; our two experiences there were wonderful. The paninis were cheap, hot, bursting with cheese and cured meats. One thing I hate is when paninis are over-stuffed, so that the middle of them stay cold and the cheese stays unmelted when they're pressed. These sandwiches were free of this mistake and kept us satisfied throughout the afternoon. Step inside and you'll see all the wonderful prepared foods -- perfect for grabbing and picnicking along the Seine.

We are so glad we discovered this little neighborhood gem. They have over 6 different kinds of…read morepate, as well as quiche, pizza, salads and other dishes to take away. Additionally, they sell gourmet cheese, wine, oils and jams. Basically everything you would need for a perfect sampling of local French cuisine. And everything is DELICIOUS!!! The lady who works there was very friendly and helpful. Their prices are amazing for the quality of the food. If you want to eat like a local, this is the place to go. Keep in mind, they do have a 10 euro minimum for credit cards.

A Jewish deli with a meat counter in the back and a restaurant in the front -- this place is so…read morereal that for a second I thought I had landed on the lower east side in NYC! Their sandwiches are HUGE and are served on traditional Jewish brioche-like buns with poppy seeds and sautéed onions. Delish! This is a really a meat lovers spot, their pastrami and other sliced meats are the star of the show as well as their giant burgers. They have a very bustling restaurant that gets packed at lunch time but you can also order to go. On a recent visit to the hood, I ordered one 11€50 pastrami sandwich+soft+dessert combo and also picked up some of their fabulous roasted turkey and some homemade Shabbat meat patties for dinner that night. If you find yourself in this part of town definitely head to Chez Victor for a true taste of Jewish deliciousness!

Worst experience ever ordered Tournedous Rossini Came out w…read moretwo flat pieces of steak and burnt from gras. No bread no sauce no mushrooms etc. When I brought this to the attention of the staff they said it's kosher style? You can't put sauce on a steak or piece of bread under it or mushrooms etc but you can put ketchup on the kids burger and load fries on the same plate. Even if it is Kosher and you can't cook it the proper way don't put it on the menu. We were also served raw chicken when we received it we sent it back and it looked like it was microwaved w the fries on the plate. Again the can wrap ham and cheese with chicken and fry it but no sauce or bread with my steak Do not go here to it . Unless you like bull...

Chez Alain Miam Miam is easily one of the best sandwich spots in Paris and absolutely worth the…read morehype, even with the long lines. We tried the jambon sandwich and chicken baguette, paired with a golden ale beer and coffee. Both sandwiches were outstanding--freshly made with incredible bread, generous fillings, and a perfect balance of textures. The strong cheese they offer on the side is a must; it pairs beautifully with the sandwiches, and the staff even lets you try it before deciding, which is a great touch. We did go around 2pm and unfortunately the pastrami was already sold out, which speaks to how popular it is. We also waited about 30-40 minutes in line, but it moved steadily and didn't feel too painful. We were lucky to find a spot to dine in, though most people grab their food to go. Service was friendly and quick despite the constant rush. The atmosphere is more grab-and-go than sit-down, with very limited indoor seating. Most people take their sandwiches to enjoy at a nearby park, which actually adds to the experience. Be prepared for a queue, but it moves faster than expected--and the payoff is absolutely worth it for what might be the best sandwich in the city.

OMSammy. Absolutely one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life. They're huge! I strongly…read moresuggest sharing one. These sandwiches are curated, edible pieces of art made with love by the one and only Alain. It's easy to see why they're so popular. People love the sandwiches so much that his stall inside Marche' Des Efants Rouges can see lines lasting upwards of an hour or more. And people stay in the line. We lucked out and only had to wait about twenty minutes. I tell you, I'd wait all day if need be. I often dream of the sandwiches we had and can't wait to have them again. A picture is worth a thousand words and therefore, my photos can tell you everything you need to know about how good the sandwiches were. It makes me smile when I look at the pic of us with Alain. What a wonderful human being producing wonderful food for the people.

Stopped by Pasta Luna for a quick bite after my shopping. I ordered the Le cortenais sandwich and a…read moreCoke, and it was absolutely delicious and well portioned. The cheese was rich, and arugula and jam complimented it perfectly. It was about 6€ for the sandwich, which was a great price. The owner (?) or man helping us out was very nice and accommodating. Overall 5/5!

This place is fantastic. We got tired of the fancy two hour $150 euro dinners for our family of…read morefour. Decided to pop in to this place and take 4 sandwiches to go. We had 3 ham and cheese and one ham / cheese with vegetables. Best ham and cheese sandwich I have ever had. You won't be disappointed with this place. Owner of the shop was super friendly too.