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    L'Escargot

    3.9 (337 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Escargot
    Jeff T.

    We saw this as a recommendation from one of the many videos we watched prior to coming to town. Glad we took the leap. Tucked just off the corner of a Main Street this place has indoor and semi-outdoor seating. Perhaps the canopies were up and heaters on due to chances of rain and a bit of a chill. There was noting that did not feel very French about this experience. I always find it comforting when the majority of people around me are French. I started with the pan fried frog legs and my wife had the foie gras with apple butter. The frog legs were well prepared but could have used a dash of salt. The foie gras needed absolutely nothing! It was delicious and the pairing of the apple butter was exceptional. We split 12 escargot. We got the variety plate which had the traditional recipe, a truffle recipe, and a foie gras recipe. I like them all, but if you want my order of preference, I would go truffle, foie gras and then traditional. Our server was Bolla and he was just exceptionally attentive, helpful and friendly. A top notch server!

    Trois Recettes en Une
    Austin B.

    tl;dr come for the lovely interior design, stay for the scrumptious fois gras; unfortunately, the signature escargot is more likely than not to disappoint During my first visit to France, I was eager to dive into the cuisine -- adventurous delicacies included. That, of course, meant escargot. And among the most popular spots is L'Escargot Montorgueil, an escargot-centric brasserie in operation since 1832. A golden snail stands guard above the yellow-on-black painted sign outside. The traditional decor is charming and unmistakably French. Darkly-painted wooden walls are finished with golden adornments. Timeless chandeliers cast a warm glow across the worn burgandy tables and scarlet velvet half-booths. A garlicky aroma fills the air. Multilingual chatter blends with the bustle of waitstaff, and English-language pop hits hum lightly in the background. I made a reservation to be safe, but I had no trouble snagging a table for weekday lunch. As my first full meal in Paris, I opted for the classics. The Trois Recettes en Une (a sampler of Traditional, Truffle, and Foie Gras escargot) presented the escargot in-shell, creating a fun dining challenge for the uninitiated. Each snail was surprisingly large and slightly chewy. The varieties collectively felt more fragrant than flavorful, and I was left wanting a sprinkle of salt. The parsley-laden traditional-style almost tasted grassy; the foie gras-style was slightly rich but otherwise unassuming. The truffle-style was rich overload -- perfect for a single bombastic bite. The thin toast slices on the side were cold, chewy, and underwhelming. The Cuisses de Grenouilles (frog legs) were equally challenging to eat and similarly underwhelming (not surprising, as they were cooked in the same herb-butter sauce). Only the Escalopes de Foie Gras Poellees (pan-fried foie gras) truly stood out. The enormous steaks of foie gras far outweighed the ditsy triangles of toast that they were served on, and the sweet apple jam perfectly cut an otherwise rich and salty dish. The amateur staff were notably absent throughout the meal; they secluded themselves in the foyer to joke amongst themselves. My solo bill topped $60 (after service charges), and I was left wanting more. If you must visit Montorgueil, don't be surprised to pay a premium for the ambiance and history alone; the food and service will leave something to be desired.

    Escargot
    Sarah M.

    Incredible escargot options. I did the multi options and chose 2 of each flavor. Excellent display. Also enjoyed the frog legs, equally just as excellent.

    Foie Gras
    Michelle W.

    We went on a local recommendation, and this place truly delivers wonderful Parisian cuisine. From the escargot to the foie gras, which melted in our mouths like butter, every bite was decadent. The scallop dish wasn't my favorite, as I'm not a fan of thyme, but the standout was the seared foie gras atop duck breast -- simply heavenly.

    Duck confit
    Jimmy L.

    Our first time here and it's was slightly above average. Best thing they had was the foie gras and the escargot. The sea-bass was way over cooked. Ambiance inside the restaurant was nice, only bad thing it was way hotter on the second floor than the rest of the building.

    John P.

    I discovered this restaurant through Instagram Reels, and as someone who grew up eating escargot, I knew I had to try it. I later learned that the restaurant has been open for nearly 200 years! Despite not having a reservation, we only waited about 30 minutes for a table around 5pm. The food was exceptional, and every dish we ordered exceeded expectations. We enjoyed: - The grand degustation (36 escargot with 5 different flavors: traditional, foie gras, black truffle, soft chili, cheese, and walnut). My personal favorites were the foie gras and black truffle. - Bone marrow - Frog legs - Traditional onion soup - Pan fried foie gras If you try anything, make sure it's the escargot--you're in France, after all! I would definitely return.

    Jessica N.

    Overpriced and food is fairly average. Service was also slow. At least I made a reservation and didn't have to wait. You can definitely find better places that are more affordable. The food portion was actually very decent but we found everything to be slightly under seasoned for our taste. Restaurant is beautiful though and has great ambiance.

    Lily H.

    We were recommended this restaurant by a local for escargot - we were not disappointed! We ordered the 36 sampler and also tried the XXL ones. Skip the latter - the size was barely larger than the normal (though still delicious). The seared foie gras was also heavenly - so rich but could eat a plate of it. The French onion soup pastry puff was well done but the soup tasted like a vegetarian broth - completely lacked flavor. Definitely come for the escargot!!

    Cammi P.

    The birthplace of escargot! If you're obsessed with escargot, this your place! It is incredible! Quick, nice service with unique menu items and "flavors" of escargot. A must visit in Paris!

    Akeya S.

    It's so hard to say the best meal in Paris this trip because the food in this city is amazing but this food was everything you want from a French experience in Paris. My 8 year old is going to have me combing the streets of Chicago looking for frog legs like these. The steaks were unreal and being from Chicago we know a good steak. The service was top notch and the space is moody and beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful last meal on our family trip.

    Dianna H.

    Was expecting more from this place given that it's a super popular restaurant, but I was a bit disappointed by my meal on both the service and food front, especially since it's a pricier spot. I came by for a late lunch with my friend on Saturday around 2:45 and there was a short wait of maybe 10 minutes. Luckily it wasn't too long. There's patio seating as well as indoor seating. Indoors the decoration is very old school, and the servers are dressed up in suits to reflect the more formal dining environment. The menu has plenty of escargot options as well as many classic French dishes. I wanted to try both foie gras and escargot, and L'Escargot happens escargot cooked with foie gras, so I got that ($18 for 6). For my main, I got the lamb shank for $42. First of all, it took a while for the server to stop by our table to take my order, and even longer for the food to arrive. I was starving given the late lunch hour, so that didn't help. When the food finally did arrive, I was surprised to see something other than lamb shank for my main. We asked one of the servers, and she confirmed they had given me the wrong order and took the sweetbread away. It was another 10 minute wait for my lamb shank =/ I also wasn't sure if they had messed up my escargot order, so I was trying to ask someone while waiting for the lamb, but our server was nowhere in sight and it took a couple minutes before we could get his attention. He confirmed that it was the escargot with foie gras, but since I didn't taste any foie gras, I'm not convinced that's what I got. The escargot was underwhelming and bland, and like I mentioned earlier, I didn't taste the foie gras. I had to add salt to each piece to make it more palatable. The lamb shank was better but overall it was just okay. Not worth the $42 I paid for it. When the check came, I was surprised that they charged $10 for a bottle of still water. That was the cherry on top of an already overpriced and unmemorable meal. Our server didn't mention anything about the cost when we ordered the still water. I wish he would have, otherwise we wouldn't have gotten it. I also thought he might take something off for giving me the wrong entree, but to my surprise they charged me for everything.

    Creme brulee & eclair
    Jennie T.

    My date and I absolutely loved this place! Great spot for such a random find, since we never intended on eating here until we realized most of the restaurants were closed on Sunday, and we really wanted to try frog legs before we left Paris. This was the first restaurant that popped up that met our interests, and we couldn't have been happier to discover it. All the servers spoke English, making us feeling comfortable, and they were all very kind & attentive as well. We were seated upstairs, and I'm not sure, but my date and I theorized all the English speaking guests were placed up there. Not that it was an issue, in fact, we were grateful for how private and quiet it was compared to downstairs. The food was mouth-watering, with my personal favorite being the mashed potatoes and my date's being the sweetbread. We like to share our meals, so I got a taste of all kinds of things on the menu, including the frog legs like I hoped for, french onion soup, sea bream, and of course, the famous escargot. We were so impressed that despite our full bellies, we still ordered dessert- a creme brulee & an eclair- both excellent choices to end the evening with. It's crazy that only out of luck did we find this place, because I'd recommend it to everyone wanting to visit Paris.

    Crepe Suzette.
    Lynda T.

    We were very lucky to get the last "walk-in" table of the night, as we discovered this restaurant while walking around. We shared escargot and frog legs starters, and shared the wonderful Beef Bourguignon, along with a nice bottle of French white wine. For dessert, we shared the Crepe Suzette, which was lit on fire!!! This is a lovely traditional restaurant in a nice neighborhood. We plan to return on a future visit.

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    Amazing food and spectacular service! The frog legs and bone marrow apps were incredible. And the veal sweetbreads... Excellent!!

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    We ordered the shrimp tempura, chicken, escargot, and frog legs. The frog legs were amazing. It was tender and had an amazing

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    Service is really bad, food is mid, would not go. They appear to be racist towards Asians.buyer beware

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

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(92 reviews)
    1.9 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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    Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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    Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(564 reviews)
    1.1 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis 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 German 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 that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait 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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    Bistro des Augustins - Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

    Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

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    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(708 reviews)
    1.7 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
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    Outstanding provencal food. Every dish was superb. Fried tiny fish, gratinated mussels, chickpea…read morefries for appetizer. Duck breast slices like fine rare steak. Brandade of haddock creamy delicious. Most of all was the friendly engagement of the waitstaff, led by the manager, Nicholas, who went beyond the call of duty to find a place for my family dinner. Bravo to all!

    Friday lunch was an absolute beauty…read more The food? Fantastic. The wait times? Let's just say we're in Paris, not a Formula 1 pit lane. We'll leave it at that. We headed to Chez Janou, a Paris institution. I hadn't been in years, but my son insisted we go back because, according to him, they have the best chocolate mousse in Paris. Judging by the lineup, half the city; and every tourist with an Instagram account showed up. Thankfully we had a 2pm reso. Here's the thing, though. Everyone talks about the mousse, but the food deserves just as much attention. I'd also forgotten how much I love the 3rd arrondissement. Wander a few minutes from the restaurant and you'll find beautiful art galleries, a gorgeous little park, and some of the best boutique shopping in Paris. It's one of those neighbourhoods where you accidentally walk 15,000 steps without realizing it. Now, here's your game plan. Start with the escargots or the gambas to share. For your main, order the farci provençal or the foie de veau. The farci is like a French version of a stuffed pepper: yummy comfort food with a southern coast twist. As for the foie de veau... I actually ordered it by mistake. I thought I was getting regular veal. Out came veal liver. Best mistake of the day. I love liver. My mom makes an incredible liver and onions, so I'm a tough judge. This was outstanding. Rich, buttery, perfectly cooked and perfectly salted. It was so good I immediately texted my mom and told her she's coming here the next time she's in Paris. Drum roll, please... The chocolate mousse. Was it worth all the hype? Yep. There are no fancy swirls or little artistic desserts here. A server simply walks over carrying what looks like a white industrial-sized bowl of chocolate mousse and casually drops a mountain of it onto your plate. Everyone grabs a spoon and starts digging in. It's wonderfully French. Simple. Unpretentious. Ridiculously good. So yes, Chez Janou lives up to the hype. But don't just come for the mousse. Come for the lunch, stay for the neighbourhood, and spend the afternoon getting happily lost in one of the best corners of Paris. That's a Friday well spent.

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.3(299 reviews)
    1.2 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    one of THE GREATEST restaurants I've ever visited. the filet mignon was so delicate and flavorful…read more i loved the french onion soup, it is definitely a must!!! i've never had a better soup. chilean sea bass wasn't fishy at all, will melt in your mouth. and the bone marrow was HUGE! i've never seen bigger bone marrows in my life, so juicey and delicious. the roasted chicken was perfection and the side of mashed potatoes were so smooth and buttery. i couldn't have asked for a better dinner

    We did not have a good visit to Chez Fernand. From start to finish, our waiter was terribly…read moreunpleasant and incredibly rude to us, for no reason. We have gone into every place being polite and kind and were met with such hostility. He got even more snippy and rude when we declined to have wine or dessert, when we tried to ask any questions about the menu, even walking away from us while we were in the middle of speaking or asking a question. When he brought us food or drinks he nearly dropped it on the table and quickly sped off. Some other servers seemed nice to other guests, so maybe we got one on a bad day but still we felt really upset and uncomfortable with how we were treated, there is no reason for anyone in the service industry to be so rude especially when we were being so polite. You also get blocked into your seat, and are very close to other guests which is fine but you have to call the waiter to pull your table back out to get up or to go to your seat- to which they begrudgingly do so. The beef bourguignon was tasty, but we did not like how both my and my friend's order were brought in the same pot. This resulted in us having maybe 3 tiny potatoes each and not near as much meat as we hoped for. We were expecting to each have our own dish. This was certainly not worth the 36€ per person price point (nearly $80 USD for the one pot of food), and we left the restaurant still hungry and extremely upset and disappointed by the service. Overall I would not return or recommend.

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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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    La Jacobine

    La Jacobine

    4.5(422 reviews)
    1.3 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    One of our favorite meals in Paris for a family summer holiday in Europe! Lunch with a group of 8…read morebefore an afternoon tour at the Louvre. Give yourself adequate time to enjoy the experience - it's not to be rushed. Perfect ambiance, food was simple and superbly prepared. Even the hardest to please in our group have fond memories of this meal. Highly recommend.

    IMPORTANT- make sure you have a reservation (made online) however, it's also important that you get…read morea confirmation email. I made one and did not receive a confirmation email so there must have been a glitch in the system and it did not go through. However, we put our name down on a Saturday evening and only had to wait 20 minutes. The place is very small and charming- we set less than a foot away from another couple which made the experience more fun. We were greeted by a great server and he accommodated to our language- we ordered a glass of champagne and a beer then 6 escargot to start. It was fun diving into the culture as well as delicious. The meals were perfect size for us and had so much flavor! We dipped the potatoes from the beef with the ravioli cheese and it was the most delicious combination. I get the buzz about this place, we had such a lovely time as a traveling couple and would go again for the whole meal anymore!

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    La Jacobine - Escargot

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    La Jacobine - The entrance to the passage from Rue André des Arts (6eme arr) 11/1/23

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    The entrance to the passage from Rue André des Arts (6eme arr) 11/1/23

    L'Escargot - french - Updated September 2026

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