The service was nice but the food was lacking. Escargot was below a 5. The burger was okay. The chateau briand sucked hard. I've tried many steaks here and they seem to under salt their steak in Paris. Everyone just walked around feeling like they lost a chance on a good meal. read more

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Good cafe with food options and nice seating options by the champs elysees and people watch. We stopped in for a coffee , we also ordered French fries and French onion soup , both overpriced but tasted great . They gave us mustard and ketchup as dipping sauces , the mustard was so spicy and tasted like horseradish but it was so flavorful, the bread was also very well made. The service wasn't great and hard to get their attention but the seating inside was great , especially the covered glass area read more

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Cute little neighborhood bistro near some of the fancy shops and hotels. Easy to walk in and get a quick bite without a reservation. The food was just ok, but the crepes were delicious. read more

La Belle Ferronière - Crepes - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Onion soup was delivered cold. Not even warm. It was terrible. The Octopus had the consistency of sausage but apparently that is the way in Paris. The gratins were the best in our meal. Steak tartare and the beef borgignone was good. Service was great though. read more

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This was recommended to us by our hotel. We ended up eating here twice--for lunch the day we arrived and dinner another night. Super nice for a family with two picky young children. Best wine list of the bistros we tried. The omelette with porcini mushrooms was amazing. read more

La Belle Ferronière was a happy little surprise that we stumbled on. My boyfriend and I were actually on the way to a different restaurant for lunch, only to find that it was closed for a few days. We were both hangry and ended up going to the first restaurant we saw. We had lunch at La Belle Ferronière around 12:30pm on a Friday. The place wasn't too busy yet, but the lunch crowd quickly filled up the place shortly after. The place was quite big though. There was plenty of seating both levels, and we were given options for seating in the upstairs area. Overall customer service was excellent. Julie was our server, and she was amazing. She was very friendly and helpful, and she spoke English quite well. I also read that service can often be slow at restaurants in France, but I thought our food came out in such a timely manner. Not sure if it's because we were in a more touristy area with lots of foot traffic, but hey, I'll take it. We were already on our 4th day of the trip but haven't had a traditional French meal. We ordered Eggs Mayonnaise and Escargots to share, and we ordered beef bourguignon and French onion soup as our entrees. Don't knock the Eggs mayonnaise until you've tried it. I've never seen this offered at French restaurants back in the United States, but I saw on food videos that this is a dish to try. Think of it as French-style deviled eggs: soft boiled eggs with salty mayo... and it's absolutely delicious. I've had escargots before and liked them, but it was my boyfriend's first time trying them. We got a half order (6 escargots). The buttery herb sauce was very flavorful. I loved my traditional French onion soup. It was so warm, cheesy, and filling - sticks to your bones. Exactly what I wanted during a cold, rainy day. Lastly, I recommended my boyfriend try beef bourguignon, which is a beef wine stew. He loved the dish, and I had the pleasure of trying it. The beef was so soft and tender, and the red wine flavor was very prominent. Beef bourguignon I've had back at home loses the wine flavor, so I really appreciated how forward the wine taste was. read more

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We had just arrived in Paris and were pretty hungry for lunch and our concierge suggested La Belle Ferronnière. We got there during their busy lunch service, but were still able to get right in and sit just inside from the patio. The menu is nice, but I was hoping for more from our first French Café visit, such as another soup item (perhaps a bisque) and possibly something in a beef bourguignon. The items we did get were nice and the service was great! Our server spoke really nice English, which was very helpful to us. The vibe was definitely fun and energetic. read more

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We were staying nearby and decided to wander the area for something to eat. Thankfully, La Belle Ferroniere was able to get us (a party of 5) in immediately on a Friday night. The food was good and the service was great. Our waiter was very friendly and patient with my very terrible French speaking. Hey, I tried. They make a really good aperol spritz and my steak was cooked just like I like it. I had a crepe for dinner and it was ok. Not the best and not the worst. I'm giving three stars because as we were finishing dinner, a mouse ran under our table. I recognize that this is Paris and Ratatouille is a very real thing but I was still a little freaked out. The waiter came over and knew instantly why I was screaming. He was apologetic. read more

Had escargot and salmon tartare. Escargot was buttery, but the green sauce kept it light and refreshing. Salmon tartare was delicious and the creme around it accompanied it well. Service was a little slow and menu was in French, but there is free wifi and you can sit inside or outside. read more

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First night in Paris and we had no idea what we wanted to eat. We wanted something light, more French cuisine than American--I can eat pizza, pasta and burgers at home. Our concierge recommended this restaurant, it was a short walk from our hotel on Avenue Champs Elysees. The restaurant was busy on this Friday evening, a good sign. After reviewing the menu we decided to order several entrees to share instead of individual main courses and share 1 main course. First and foremost, French onion soup is a must and that is what we ordered. In addition, we ordered the large Burgundy escargots (9); baked ravioli & and curry skewers with rice. And for dessert we ordered a Nutella crepe and ice cream. The French onion soup and escargot were delicious and tasty. The garlic butter with basil was quite nice and perfect for dipping bread in it. The baked ravioli with parmesan was good, however, I was extremely disappointed with the curry skewers and jasmine rice as it lacked a good curry flavor. Overall, the meal was very average...it is doubtful that I would return. For what we ordered, it was overpriced at nearly 80€ for a meal consisting of 2 entrees, soup, a main course and desserts. read more

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Knew we didn't want the tourist trap food on the Champs-Élysées but with two hungry kids also did not want to walk far. Rolled the dice on La Belle Ferronière and we're very happy with our decision. The whole terrace area was jammed with mostly French speaking patrons which is always a good sign. We were quickly seated and had a very nice waiter come over. He did ask if we spoke English but entertained our attempts to ask questions and order in French and was extremely nice throughout our meal. We ended up doing two of the prix-fixe menus (€40 each) for me and my wife. She had the French onion soup which was awesome, Normandy chicken breast which came in a light mushroom cream sauce (was supposed to be over rice which she didn't get but was perfectly fine without it) and profiteroles for dessert which were fantastic. I had the escargots (amazing!), grilled octopus with roasted potatoes (also fantastic) and the crème brûlée (probably the only mediocre thing we had all evening). My older daughter had the kids prix/fixe (either €12 or €20, can't remember for sure) with the roasted salmon (she loved it and it was a huge piece for a kid's plate!) with French fries and the chocolate ice cream (extremely rich, seriously amazing) for dessert. My younger daughter wanted steak so she got the flank steak with fries and loved it. We also got a bottle of cotes-de-Rhône for €34 that was really nice. I think I found the bottle online for €21 so not a terrible markup. All in all it was a really nice dinner especially being just of the Champs-Élysées but feeling a world away! read more

We had a nice dinner at this restaurant. We started with the charcuterie platter which was very nice and the buratta and tomatoes, the balsamic vinegar dressing itself was exceptional. Then we had the fish and chips, the bavette, the octopus and other dishes. All of them were excellent. To splurge, we had the creme brulee, some ice cream, the chocolate cake and the crepe flambee. A nice and fun way to end the meal. read more

Excellent breakfast. 3 egg's, croissant, coffee, toast, fresh squeezed orange juice. Definitely recommend

Stopped in for a spell for Berthillon. Running up to the bar, we made our request. The staffer there - maybe the bartender - probably thought we were insane by our conversation and mannerisms; he wasn't the warmest guy around - but he still got us our Berthillon ice cream, and fast. Dessert was served in a high metal cup with pleasing Gavottes wafers. As for the delightful orbs of sugar, the pear flavor was the best. Prices were decent for the location, too. We scarfed down everything so fast that we didn't get any decent photos. Several scoops of ice cream later, we paid, tipped (he was fast, more important than friendly when you have Berthillon cravings), and left. read more

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My friends and I stopped at La Belle Ferroniere for lunch on the first day of our Paris vacation! It is conveniently located on a side street off the Champs Elysées, right across from Hotel Frontenac. It was the perfect place to welcome us to Paris! The menu had a great variety of food: crepes, croissants, soup, sandwiches, burgers, salads and a great list of desserts! I ordered the French cheese plate- which came with a selection of French cheese, toast, and a side salad. It was everything I had hoped for! The cheese was phenomenal. The platter offered a perfect variety of different flavors and texture. I ordered a glass of wine with my cheese. Our server helped me pick the wine based on my description of what I was looking for. His recommendation was perfect! My one friend ordered the French Onion soup, which she loved. My other friend decided on a bacon Cheeseburger (which was hilarious). I had a bite of the cheeseburger and I have to admit, it was delicious. For dessert, my friends and I split a Creme Brulee and a Chocolate Mousse. Both were divine! The servers were exceptionally friendly. They made us laugh throughout the meal and were very patient with our horrible pronunciation of French menu items. Luckily, the menu had English translations under the French menu items. read more

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The wife and I had passed La Belle Ferronière several times during our time in Paris on our way back to our hotel. While brasseries like La Belle Ferronière are as abundant in Paris as Starbucks are in Seattle, we noted that it always seemed to be busy regardless of the time of day/night. Located just off George V on a corner across the street from a Cartier store, we decided to stop for a late lunch at La Belle Ferronière for a light snack and some wine. Doing the Parisian thing, we sat outside facing the street to enjoy the nice weather and people watch. Service was prompt and professional. I ordered the charcuterie plate and a glass of red wine. Prices were comparable to other bistros and brasseries. My wine was fine. My charcuterie, on the other hand, was a disappointment. While it was a reasonably generous portion, the salami, prosciutto, and ham were okay, if unremarkable. However, the terrine was terribly dry, with a consistency of canned tuna with every bit of moisture squeezed out, and bland. It wasn't good. Perhaps I chose the wrong dish and La Belle Ferronière does other things much better. That said, my experience gave me the impression that La Belle Ferronière was just an average place that was more style than substance. read more

La Belle Ferronière - Charcuterie plate - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Ugh another tourist trap. It was late on Sunday night, we were tired from walking around (we had just landed that afternoon), and didn't have WiFi or the energy to look something up. The foie gras terraine was the best part of the meal, although I highly doubt it is house made. The steak and frites was the worst dish- the steak was stringy and super tough, was not cooked consistently (some parts were very raw while others were more done) and had so much chewy inedible pieces. The fries were neither hot or crispy. The escargot did not taste fresh either. Oh and a liter of water was 8€! So 2 apps and 1 entree with water came out to be 71€. Such a waste of a meal read more

A quick block off the Champs-Élysées you'll find this restaurant. It's two stories and placed perfectly on a corner where you can enjoy food and drinks and take in the people of Paris. This restaurant was recommended by our hotel Concierge when I asked for something off the strip, decent for kids, and good food! We ate here several times during our trip. Loved their French onion soup, cheese plate, cheeseburgers (really good burgers), croque monsieur, wine and cocktails. read more

Overpriced tourist trap with bland food. Chicken w mushroom was flavorless. Steak was over cooked and bland. Service was good but service charge was added without asking us which is obnoxious read more

Another charming café off of the Champs Elysées. While slightly pricier than quality brasseries in other neighborhoods, La Belle Ferronière was, on the first occasion, an enjoyable lunch spot. The second time was deceiving. The first time I ordered the magret de canard with gratin dauphinois and my dining companion ordered the daily lunch special: leg of lamb with new potatoes and an apple-mango crumble for 19.90€. Too bad it wasn't 90 cents less, so it could fit on the Ticket Resto card! The duck breast was coated in a not-too-sweet balsamic glaze, and its potato accompaniment was delicious, albeit slightly undercooked. I was hoping it would come with a small salad (the plates were certainly large enough to fit one), but instead it came with fresh cherry tomatoes (which would have been better slightly roasted). The lamb was good, and the dessert just okay (I'm not sure it was entirely made on site). My second lunch at this spot was a little less tasty, and as my partner had gotten the plat+dessert lunch formula that was listed on the board, when we ordered the plat du jour (a filling but bland tuna tartine) and one of the daily desserts, we figured it would cost 19.90€ as well. When the check came, it was a whopping 25€. Why? Trickery. One dessert has a barely visible asterisk next to it, and only that dessert is eligible for the menu price. Not at all cool. Apart from that, the waiters were attentive and efficient, the service speedy. read more

La Belle Ferronière - Tuna tartine - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Tourist trap, crap. Worst, driest Croissants in the world. You can find better in a Texas supermarket and your breakfast won't cost 45 Euro. Came here for breakfast because were told the croissant was fresh. It isnt. It is days old, overpriced and not of the standard you might find in a Costco aisle but in the sell by date section.The coffee is weak and they cover your breakfast in Paprika. As far as Parisian breakfasts are concerned, this is total shit. Very disappointing. Worst, driest Croissants in the world and expensive to boot. Never again. read more

La Belle Ferronière - Sucre Daddy. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Overall great service and good food - a nice place for a light breakfast. Our waiter spoke excellent English and even gave the kids some tips to improve their French pronunciation. read more

First time in Paris. Walked 40 miles in two days and Anthony made us feel at home. Travelled the world and this is a top five meal no question! Go! read more

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Since my first choice restaurant had a line out the door and around the corner, I settled on La Belle Ferroniere. Service was actually pleasant, which i was a little shocked about since I've heard such horror stories about Parisians hating Americans. In hopes of having amazing French food, I ordered the Steak-Frites, French Onion Soup, & also the Cheese platter. Sadly, all of these dishes were extremely unmemorable and it was a bit on the pricey side. The saving grace for this restaurant was the service which was actual normal to my American standards and the FREE WIFI. read more

The skirt steak itself was just okay but I really liked the blue cheese sauce so I give the place 4 stars. All the menus are probably more expensive than 15€ but it's at the champs elysées so we have to deal with it. read more

La Belle Ferronière - Skirt steak with blue chess's sauce - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Lovely neighborhood bar to take a seat and have a coffee; had French onion soup -- YUM

We just went here a few times to get coffee in the mornings. The coffee and the prices are decent, the service was a little spotty. I imagine that some of the employees were not fans of Americans... read more

Good coffee, reasonable prices. Non-tourist, and we got that "you're Americans" feel from some, but good coffee when needing a pickup from a great night before... read more

As with everything in Paris it cost an arm and a leg. I ordered the Lamb and a beer. While I expected small portions I was surprised. I note that the burgers ordered by the others were of reasonable size. read more

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The food was fine, but very, very expensive for what you got. We went there because my son really wanted a hamburger, but had not anticipated a 20-Euro hamburger. My daughter ordered an enjoyable Caesar Salad, my husband had a forgettable seafood dish, and I had a Croque Madame that was truly nothing special. The wait staff was delightful and very attentive, but the food itself was not worth the price. read more

So this place was right across from our hotel and so we ended up here a few times. It was surprisingly good, better than the cafes down the road on the main Champs Elysees for sure. Their breakfast is good, nicely done scrambled eggs with flaky fresh croissants. Their chicken club sandwich was better than any other I had in Paris. read more

Good place nice staff and free wi-fi. Visited Paris and wanted to enjoy french local food. Ordered escargot (my favorite and only french dish I knew and wanted to try in France). Not disppointed at all with garlic-butter-dried mince spinach on top. The burger is just a burger no bun. Beef served raw in cool temperature. I forgot what it called. The waitstaff didn't recommend for first time visitor. So I skipped that and got duck. It was a nice meal. read more

La Belle Ferronière - Escargots - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Located off the main George V road, this place caters to tourists and locals alike. My husband and I stopped here for cocktails and a light lunch. We found the serving sizes of our respective lunches to be very generous in size. Wait staff spoke English but entertained my desire to practice French and were very friendly. 14 € for a glass of Cliquot was cheaper than other places in the city. Also they offer free Wifi. read more

La Belle Ferronière - Glass of Cliquot along side the turkey and egg sandwich and fries. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Prompt service, delicious food. The salmon with Lentils de Puy was excellent, a generous portion, too. My date had the steamed cod with zucchini in a cream sauce. Also very good. The lentils reminded me of the way my aunt prepared them. It was homestyle cooking at its best. read more

Worst meal in Paris. Service was strange, then horrible. Went to bathroom and saw kitchen and service area - I hope we don't get sick.

I love this place and the atmosphere. Please drink wine here (if you drink). The prices and quality are very good. We had wonderful service. Our favorite thing though there is the tarte tatin with crème fraîche. It's amazing!! I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because I'm not into their savory menu. I'm in love with their wine, service, and desserts. read more

First clue is chewy old bread. Steak awful, almost uncut-able without knocking the table over. My date held the table while I sawed away. Chips overcooked and hard. Fish drowning in oil. Pass. read more

The duck confit was delicious! So moist, flavorful and crunchy in the right parts. The mash potatoes put American mash potatoes to effin shame. The pasta was alright so don't order that! I didn't try anything else but the duck was lovely! read more

Great service, generous portions, good food. This is a French restaurant that is tailored to tourists - the waiters are friendly and speak English and will explain the menu to you. I would say the food is delicious but not necessarily gourmet. A nice ambiance sitting outside in front, not overwhelming or overcrowded but still enough people walking by for interesting people watching. read more

It's open late, the food is delicious and the service is always very good. I especially love the onion soup and the Half baked chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. read more