La Boîte aux Lettres

On our last evening in Paris we were fortunate to nab an outdoor table at this lovely restaurant…read moredownhill from the famous Sacred Heart Church. I wanted to taste authentic French Onion soup before leaving this beautiful country and we could not have selected a better place. The soup was, of course, the most delicious onion soup I have ever tasted and the duck breast and green beans which followed were equally amazing. My husband ordered the egg and duck confit appetizer which we were initially puzzled as to what to expect but it was DELISH! As was the duck Shepherd's Pie! To top off the wonderful food was the friendly, gracious service through which it was provided. These two gentleman made our final evening the best. Thank you so much for your hospitality!

This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

1.1 km•Gare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

Onion Soup

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Brasserie Bellanger

4.7(90 reviews)

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.

Kitchen

Water jar, salt & pepper

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

La Cave Gourmande

4.3(380 reviews)

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This place is a gem!…read more We were in Paris for two weeks and this place was so good, we had it twice. Located in Montmartre, this cozy 'cave' sits upon a busy street. As an American, you must get used to the slow pace that most restaurants run here. But, I've taken a sincere liking to slowing down and enjoying my food rather than eating 'on the go.' Order the beef bourguignon. It is amazing. Comes in a steaming pot with buttery mashed potatoes. Also tried the foie gras, escargots, and frog legs. Haven't had a dish that wasn't up to par. This place deserves more attention. A must visit if you're in the area.

Must say that the outdoor seating area is very unassuming / cause of suspicion (zero people around,…read moreno decorations, broken mirror). But given other raving reviews, we sat and ordered the beef bourguignon and salmon steak. The mash potatoes were very good and the beef was tasty, though a bit dry and had a bit much too tough gristle. The salmon was poached and cooked perfectly. If we came again, I'd like to try more of the menu to get a better / fuller experience. Overall, I'd give it a 3.5 - 4.

0.7 km•18ème, Barbès/Goutte d'Or

Beef stew

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The bartender

Sacrée Fleur

4.6(119 reviews)

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Americans accustomed to our well marbled, sweeter and more tender corn-finished beef, may be a bit…read moreput off by the tougher texture of the French grass-fed beef. Throughout our trip from Provence, Basque Country and Paris, I joked that they must hate me for ordering my beef med b/c it was so much tougher compared to our beef. Anyway, it's just different. Our server spoke English fluently and was such a hoot...full of personality & joy. Per his recommendation, we ordered it med-rare b/c it continues cooking table side on the sizzling platter. We ate too much. It's a lot of food to split the cote de boeuf btn two. Comes with very good chubby fries and 3 sauces. TBH, I didn't love the sauces. Luckily we walked 6miles that day and skipped lunch. Started with a garden salad, but sadly we had no room for dessert. Reservations via email. We managed to get a 9pm reso, last minute, I bet due to a cancellation. They have 2seatings...6pm & 9pm.

I was really excited for Sacrée Fleur and maybe hyped it too much in my mind. It was good but there…read morewas some room for improvement. Making a reservation isn't hard but you do need to email them and there's no online booking system. You also have to confirm again 1-2 days before. I understand they are small with a limited number of tables so that's fair and it seemed like everyone showed up even though they don't require a deposit. On a Friday night, it didn't appear there was much chance or walking in although there were like 2 open seats at what would have been a shared table. The menu is small and includes some typical French starters, steaks, 3 non steak entrees, cheeses, and dessert. All steaks come with potatoes, 3 sauces, salad. Service was a highlight. The waiter was personable and funny, had solid recommendations, and made sure leftovers were taken home. Also had a solid wine recommendation after asking some questions. They probably get a lot of people who don't speak French and they had no problem speaking English. The food- ordered a ribeye medium rare. The steak was so so charred on the outside and it almost ruined the whole thing. I really wish they would have charred it way less especially when it was ordered medium rare. There is seared and then there is burnt; this was sadly the latter. The steak itself was fine, honestly nowhere near the best meat I have had but the price is quite reasonable for how much you get. I would say the steak was maybe 6/10 for me, largely due to the cooking. The fries were phenomenal. Definitely a highlight and really tasty and with a great texture. Salad was good, pretty typical. I wanted to like the sauces more but found them just okay. The best by far for me was the blue cheese sauce but even this one I thought the flavors could have popped a little more. Atmosphere was fun, there were a few bigger groups (6-8 which is the biggest they accommodate) but it never got unreasonably loud. Overall I wanted to love it but was a bit disappointed even though the service and fries were both great.

Sacree Fleu

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Bread

La Bascule

4.6(27 reviews)

0.1 km•Montmartre, 18ème

Very popular place and we understand why! We luckily got a small corner bar top next to the door as…read morethere were a few dozen people standing! All their wines are either Biodynamic, Natural, Organic and they were all very good and very inexpensive! The food took a while but that's understandable with the crowd and it was fun sitting, people watching, and enjoying a few glasses of wine! But the food was excellent!!!

We'd had a long day traveling from Normandy and needed an early dinner. This was just perfect. The…read moreservice was excellent, the food delicious and the setting very comfortable and fun. We had the croquettes and the seafood tapa combo. Mangnifique!

Assiette fromage avec notamment mozza et petite salade roquette pignon trop bonne

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That's a nice chandelier!

Le Jardin d'en Face

4.6(104 reviews)

The food was exceptional ; top notch ingredients and hard working kitchen staff. Excellent price…read morefor the many dishes we ordered. The onion soup was good. The duck dish was actually phenomenal because of the quality of meat, the char on the skin, and the perfect sauce. The other dish was lamb and the sauce was nice.

Our tour guide from Sandeman- Harry had recommended Le Jardin d'en Face to eat at around Montmarte…read more After seeing the Moulin Rouge, we walked around and looked for the restaurant. The outside is so cute. I love the signage of the restaurant. Upon going in, it is such a cute little restaurant. I love the authentic french feel of it. The server was really nice and seated us right away even though we did not have a reservation. He told us the special of the day. I ended up getting the pumpkin soup and medium beef pepper. The meals came out fantastic. I love the ambiance of this place so much. I would love to come back here again. I highly recommend this place!

0.4 km•Mairie du 18e/Lamarck, 18ème

Lovely affordable wine choice.

Scallop sauce was rich and flavourful

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Tasty duck

Au Pied du Sacré Coeur

4.3(176 reviews)

My wife and I came here after hiking around Montmartre and saw all the great reviews for this…read morerestaurant here and on other sites. We were so looking forward to the frog legs, onion soup and other delicacies pictured. We got there and the sign was just as it was with the same name -- Au Pied du Sacre Coeur. We should've noticed something was wrong when no one was inside. When the waiter (lone person working along with cook) gave us the menu, my wife and I stared at each other completely confused. The menu looked nothing like the ones on this website and featured Italian food items, like spaghetti, arroz con pollo or mozarella. I asked him about frog legs or the onion soup. He looked confused and just said no. Out of respect for him, we just ordered the charcuterie, which featured stale bread and a few slices of meat taken from my local grocery store in the U.S. Also -- they claimed to not accept any international credit cards. WHAT HAPPENED? Are all these reviews fake? Most likely, they underwent new ownership right when we visited. But new visitors -- please beware. Do not trust any of the reviews before mine. If I was mistaken, please post photos and just tell me that I was part of some elaborate joke to ruin a lunch for me and my wife.

The glaring problem here would be service and timing. Min was correct; we too waited about :40 for…read moreany food of any kind to show, and the restaurant on a Thursday was so not busy. That's not acceptable. The food, however, was. Hence my difficulty in giving one rating. Our 3 dishes tried were indeed solid. Generous servings of seafood in the bouillabaisse, and I have no qualms whatsoever with my cuise de grenouille and foie gras salads. Bread kept us alive. The free Cote du Rhône glass was appreciated for check-in! Our server had his head permanently at a 30 degree angle, staring at his mobile. Tis a shame. But he was friendly ( oh, and easy on the eyes). I liked the quiet location out of the chaotic fray, like up the street, with all its smoking and volume. PS This is lover's type of location. Even the dark end of the small street feels illicit!

Assortiment de fromages

Magret de canard

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Entrecôte au Roquefort

Le Poulbot

4.3(102 reviews)

0.1 km•Montmartre, 18ème

I wanted to love this place! It was recommended by a French…read morelocal, saying it was the perfect mix of touristy area with true delectable French cuisine! We went in for French onion soup & got a side of fries. The soup was SO salty it was almost inedible. The restaurant was not super busy - we booked a reservation in case but luckily we're eating during off time for dinner, yet service was still super slow. I think it took almost 1.5/2 hours to order soup, fries & pay the bill. Overall fine, would recommend trying something else food wise but it's a cute building / area!

This place is absolutely adorable. We were seated upstairs in a quaint, quiet corner that felt…read moreintimate and relaxed--perfect for a cozy meal. The short ribs were the standout: fall-off-the-bone tender with a rich, hearty sauce that really delivered. The charcuterie meat plate was solid but not especially memorable, and the escargot was fine as well. The pasta, however, was wonderfully rich and comforting--exactly what you want from a dish like that. Service was excellent from start to finish--attentive, warm, and well-paced. Definitely recommend making reservations for all restaurants here, as it seems to fill up quickly.

Beautiful painted canvases throughout restaurant.

Lava cake

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Outside

Le Basilic

4.2(184 reviews)

The staff was friendly and helpful. We did the prix fix menu. Starters stole the show. My husband…read morehad a huge bowl of the onion soup, with a delicious cheese crust. Yum. I had the raw salmon with salad and bread. Yummy. Entrees we had roast chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy - good, although my husband thought the mashed were a tad watery. I had the flank steak and frites, which were more like broasted potatoes than frites. Steak a bit too well done for me as I'm a MR. But it was so thin that hard to cook to MR. The inside seating is relaxing and a pleasant temperature. They also have outdoor seating in front in the triangle of the road.

A beautiful restaurant with delicious food and excellent service. They take reservations but we…read morewent early (6 pm) and had no problem getting in.

From inside restaurant. Beautiful setting.

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Interior

Chez Clara

5.0(4 reviews)

1.2 km•18ème

This was the best meal I have had in France to date. I came with a party of nine. Each of us got…read moresomething different. We each loved our meal. Additionally, the price was completely reasonable. This couldn't have been a better experience even though we did not speak each other's languages. You must try this gem of a place!

From our recent stay of a few nights in outer Montmartre area of Paris we saw Chez Clara was…read moreregularly bustling with locals. And what an excellent example of a fairly-priced neighborhood brasserie (pub) it is. One night after returning to our flat from the dense crowds and pricey, touristic offerings of the Champs Elysées area of Paris, we found Chez Clara's cozy establishment ready to make their place extremely welcoming, and the traditional-inspired French menu as understandable as possible, notwithstanding our poor French-speaking skills. (They had an English copy of the menu, though we did our best with the French version.) About 18€ a person was amazing to get refreshing Picon orange bitters-laced beers along with French-homestyle entrée choices like confit of duck leg with green beans and new potatoes; lamb chops with pan sauce, pommes frites and salad; and honey-glazed duck breast with potatoes and salad--and even a fresh dessert crepe for our son.