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    L'Acanthe

    4.2 (38 reviews)
    ModerateFrench
    Open 8:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Salmon with black sesame on creamy cauliflower

    A wonderful meal and experience! This is a restaurant for both locals and travelers. The food is excellent. The menu is fresh and delicious traditional French cuisine. There are even vegetarian and pescatarian options. I had the pot au feu (beef) and my friends had fish and risotto. My family speaks French but the owner spoke English to 2 other customers. The ambiance is charming and cozy. The dessert is fantastic!! We will definitely return for many more meals.

    Minestrone soup
    Steve C.

    Many restaurants in Paris are hard to get reservations, especially for tourists that's coming to town for a few days like us (4 days). We fortunately were able to reserve this restaurant with short notice. The food was AMAZING! 4 cheeese fondue appetizer was soooo good. The sweet potato salad with duck confit was yummy too. Can't go wrong with anything bc we (5) had everything. The grilled chicken with cream risotto. The sesame salmon with creamy cauliflower. The beef stew. Minestrone soup. Asked the waiter, they change their menus every 3 weeks. Too bad we won't be here in 3 weeks; otherwise, would definitely go back again. And the waiter was super friendly and speaks good English

    Liz C.

    Wow. This restaurant was outta site good. I discovered this place on yelp trying to plan a group dinner for 12 folks who are all traveling to Paris for an event. I called Ana talked to Christophe who asked me to come stop by the restaurant when I arrived and I did that. He was charming. We had a dinner reservation set. Each of us were able to order and pay for our meals separately which made the bill easy for a large party. As for what to eat, everything is good here. I had a caprarise salad for appetizer and the tomatoes were so fresh. The main course I had duck on top of a sweet potato mash. For desert I had a molten chocolate cake and a scoop of ice cream. It was Delicious and so fresh. I like it so much I brought a Group of 5 Back the following night for another meet up. That evening I had the squid. So light and tasty. The restaurant was so cozy and welcoming. I highly recommend it.

    William L.

    During our 1-week trip to Paris, we tried a variety of bistros hoping to experience as much of the local French cuisine as possible. L'Acanthe restaurant is the only one we ended up going to twice! Here's why: - Amazing food: By far the best food we've had during our trip. The dishes are reasonably priced. The food is prepared with care; ingredients are fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the flavor is incredible. - Great atmosphere: This restaurant feels very intimate. You have the choice of sitting outside, with a great view of one of the small streets of Paris, or to sit inside. I particularly enjoyed the bar wall with dozens of bottles of different wines and spirits. - Amazing service: I've had the chance of meeting Christophe, the owner and waiter. The service is professional, fast, and pleasant. He is a great guy to have a chat with. He has a great sense of humor and doesn't appear condescending to non-French speakers. This place will definitely be on our "to-go" places on our future trips to Paris! Also, definitely try the frog legs.

    Kevin O.

    This was a great find in Paris in the Le Marais area on a side street with no cars on the street, just a nice walkway. Very quaint place with terrific food and even a good French IPA on tap. Had lunch here on a Saturday, lovely goat cheese starter and I had chicken a la Normandie with a Mac n cheese side which was excellent. My colleague had the curry fish stew which was also terrific. Inside or outside seating, nice small place.

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    Samantha B.

    Charming cafe. We grabbed an early dinner/late lunch after arriving this morning and being so tired we knew we would crash early. The server is charming, attentive and prompt and the food was great. My son had the saumon and he nearly licked his plate. I wasn't much more conservative with my consumption of my canard. Will definitely return before the end of the trip!

    Laura F.

    This is a quaint restaurant with an inviting yellow and white striped awning. My friend and I sat outside to take advantage of the sunny day. It was a bit noisy (mopeds vroomed through a few times too many), but a good corner to people watch. The place was pretty busy but the service was still attentive. I had the plat du jour which was chicken with some sort of flakey carrot and zucchini pastry. Was good! My friend had the foie gras salad, which I had a bite of and personally preferred it to mine (I considered trying to convince her that I was the one who'd ordered the salad, but she was especially alert that day so it would've been impossible). Aaaand of course I couldn't pass up the Nutella mi-cuit. I pretty much inhaled it. Enough said.

    Ashley B.

    I happened upon this place when I was about to collapse, I'd walked about 8 miles and was beat. The woman helping was great, very busy, but warmer than most French help I encountered at first meet. The risotto was meh. 3 out of 5 stars, The wine was nothing special to behold and the ambience was hyper French, which was nice. Over all, I felt out of place, like a nuisance, and generally uncomfortable here, but then again I did in must French restaurants. Basic joint, nothing special, and the food was mediocre. Lastly, their Wi-Fi doesn't work on American phones. It's best to have a back up way to communicate.

    Aziz G.

    Well priced basic option near George Pompidous Centre is not going to be your highlight meal in Paris, but certainly hits the spot when you're hungry. A few tips for the traveler: 1. There is an unadvertised kid's menu where they can pick between beef + potatoes or pasta + chicken. They'll even swap the sides for the kids if you prefer chicken with potatoes. It's basic and bland, but kids will eat it up. 2. The salads are HUGE and are entrees in their own right. I got the JAWS salad as a starter and was full after eating it. 3. The entrees are good, but come in with the proper level of expectation. This is not a michelin caliber restaurant nor pretends to be. 4. The music is too loud. I have no idea why it's so loud, but it interferes with conversations. 5. There are only 2 folks working as waiters, so service is not particularly attentive. With all of that said, I'd come back. The staff is very friendly and the food is fine.

    Sean B.

    My wife and I had the risotto at L'Acanthe with a Chardonnay from the Languedoc region. Food was really flavorful, well prepared and fresh. Great street-side Paris cafe, but a few steps above the rest. Highly recommend.

    THE pork chop.
    Taurie R.

    We LOVED this place! It was only a few steps away from our apartment and after a long day in the city we just wanted a yummy meal that we didn't have to travel very far for. Enter L'Acanthe. We were beckoned in by a member of the wait staff and treated to a casual evening of great food (GET THE PORK CHOPS - massive and juicy!), cold beer, and lively conversation with the staff. I would definitely dine here again when in Paris. This impromptu dinner spot was one of the gems of our trip. It should be one of yours as well. Bonus: The staff spoke good English so ordering was a breeze!

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    So glad we decided to pop into this cozy bistro. We loved the presentation and the flavors were perfect.

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    Very interesting restaurant with Asian infused French food. Very yammy. We love it. I Give it 5 stars you Should definitely try this place.

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    Good food, seemed authentic and cute compared to crowded surroundings. Would recommend

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    Five star breakfast. As a NYer, i love my breakfast in the am and this place does a great continental.

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    Quaint restaurant with very kind/helpful waitstaff. Good food and quintessential French feel.

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    Very well priced and the server made wonderful suggestions to us in English.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    0.7 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    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 feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the…read morepatrons here were tourists. As a Chinese, I understood more than 50% of the conservations (Chinese). Which doesn't mean anything about the food. Just observation. Onion soup - 2 stars. First, the cheese failed to emit the baked, melted gruyere cheese, there is no aroma at all. I don't think they used gruyere cheese. May be mozzarella cheese. The worst part was the bread in the soup. It tasted stale which ruin the flavor of the soup. I had to finish without the bread. Escargot - Another disappointment. What made escargots special was the garlic butter and herb. Here, there were the herbs, no garlic, and French is famous with their butter but I taste oil but not buttery. Other places I actually get excited dipping the bread into the garlic butter but not here. Pan seared Foie gras - The quality of Foie Gras was definitely there. It's not as well seared as I hope but they managed to cook it through without overcooking it. The size of Foie Gras is kind of scary, it's like a small piece of rib eye steak. With just the onion soup and Foie Gras, I could barely swallow anything. Generous portion.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(90 reviews)
    2.5 kmGare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

    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.

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    Water jar, salt & pepper

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    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(562 reviews)
    0.7 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son and I while we…read morewere in Paris on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not five minutes is a long time away, but it was still worth the weight as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(705 reviews)
    1.3 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
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    My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

    I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(296 reviews)
    0.9 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
    €€€

    May 2026. Popular with tourists. Charming stone wall interiors that is very lively when fully…read moreoccupied. We sat in the back (not the very back), but the front area looks very cozy --mostly reserved for French speakers, it appeared. We ate here twice in one week. Once on our own, and once with friends visiting Paris the same week as us. Two VERY different experiences. The first experience was lovely, friendly, and absolutely delicious. 4.5 stars. Simple classic French cuisine. We shared the mini raviolis stuffed with mushroom and a foie gras sauce. Wow. And shared their famous beef bourguignon. The tender beef, the sauce! I love the way they plate it too. Delicious. And a bottle of Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil (Loire Valley). The second visit (3 star) was very different from the first visit. Less friendly, borderline rude, took a long while for table service even though it was not busy, rolled their eyes about us sharing and at our wine bottle selection. We didn't feel welcomed. Food remains good, but not outstanding. Roll of the dice on service. I'd say if you're in the area and you don't have to wait it'd be worthwhile, otherwise seek a less touristy spot.

    Excellent French restaurant kind of hidden in the Saint Germain area of Paris. But inside, it is a…read morequaint, almost rustic style for Parisian cuisine. Actually found this place by accident as we were strolling through the area (I'm a tourist by the way). Service was excellent from start to finish and our server spoke perfect English, which made the experience easier for my wife and I. We settled on the 4 course meal, which we shared. There are many restaurants such as this, but it is worth the service and experience trying French cuisine.

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    Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

    Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

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    Le Soufflé - pistachio soufflé + chocolate sauce

    Le Soufflé

    4.3(382 reviews)
    1.9 kmConcorde/Madeleine, 1er
    €€€

    It is somewhat cliche but I love Le Souffle. It is always consistently good. These are hearty rich…read moresouffles not the light as air ones Their cheese souffle and foie souffles are amazing. Don't pass up on their dessert ones as well... the chocolate and Grand Marnier are both excellent

    It was my first time trying soufflé (baked egg-based dish) and it was a great dining experience! We…read moremade a reservation for lunch and were promptly seated upon arrival. Le Soufflé doesn't only have soufflés, but it was definitely what we were eyeing to order. They have savory and sweet soufflés, so we made sure to get at least one of each. We started with the cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo, the beef bourguignon soufflé, and ended with the soufflé Grand Marnier for dessert. The cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo was a great appetizer to our meal. It also came with a couple bites of salad. I didn't have French onion soup until this meal, so I was really looking forward to it and it did not disappoint! The beef bourguignon soufflé was absolutely delicious as well and packed with flavor. The soufflé Grand Marnier was a perfect end to our meal, the liqueur added a nice alcoholic taste to the soufflé and is a great addition if you're looking for just a bit of alcohol in your system. The soufflés are the perfect size for sharing, so I would recommend doing that and trying a variety of dishes. Le Soufflé was a unique French dining and I would absolutely recommend them!

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    Le Soufflé - Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

    Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

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