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    La Boîte aux Lettres

    4.8 (65 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Bianca J.

    Had an absolutely incredible dining experience here thanks to Talia and the rest of the staff. Hospitality was wonderful, offering first if I would prefer they speak in English, French, and so forth. Talia explained the entire menu, was thoughtful, prompt, and gave great wine pairings. They are considerate of allergies, and know their menu front to back. Small, intimate, and romantic. The perfect evening, one of my favorite meals of all time.

    Cream of celery soup
    Jennifer C.

    We found this place when our cab dropped us off at the wrong place. A busy lunch crowd , we had to wait a few minutes and I'm so glad we did! The food was amazing. Celery soup , so creamy, a hummus appetizer that blew my mind, my daughter had an excellent cheeseburger. Staff was so nice , spoke better English than I do, lol. I've recommended this place several times to other travelers

    Victoria K.

    La Boîte aux Lettres, which translates to "the mailbox," is in such a charming location with a wonderful, helpful, and good-looking staff (bonus!). The small dining room is filled with books and closely clustered tables with an open-ish kitchen. I made a reservation but it didn't seem necessary for lunchtime, at least on this particular day. I absolutely love that they have magnets under the table to hold the silverware down! What a cool idea! We both opted for the "lunch formula" of an appetizer and main dish. We started with the "For the Undecided," a sampler of soup, salad, and pork pâté. The green pea soup was excellent, with a tiny dollop of crème fraîche to garnish and tiny fresh peas suspended within. The salad was also lovely, a combination of arugula, fresh mozzarella, and fresh and dried tomatoes all dressed with balsamic (it was supposed to also have shaved Parmesan but that seemed to be missing). The pâté was delightful, served with a small bit of caramelized onions and a cornichon. The fresh sliced baguette served on the side was perfect with this. We enjoyed our meal with a 1/4 bottle of Chardonnay from Burgundy. It was crisp and light, and nicely complimented our meal. My mom's pollack with eggplant caviar and sautéed veggies was a winning dish! It was perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth tender! My croque madame was perfection, one of the best versions I've ever had. A single slice of bread with ham and gruyére, it wasn't too heavy, and featured an insanely crispy bread and a perfectly fried egg. Swoon! The fries and salad were good too, adding a fresh element to a heavy dish. I would absolutely hands down return here on any future trip to Paris! Try and stop me!

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    Jenny S.

    We had the most amazing lunch here. It was pouring rain and we just went in without much forethought. It was cozy and warm, servers was so friendly and the food was delicious.

    Lidice T.

    This is an amazing French restaurant the food is top quality definitely one of the best places to eat while in Paris.

    Menu of the week
    Crystal H.

    A well deserved 5-star rating and the only one I have handed out in Paris thus far. Great energy, limited seating, no pretenses. The menu is written on a chalkboard and there are is small number of options that all sound delicious. We ordered the country pate for a starter, my husband selected the piece du bouchon while I ordered the dish of the day, a Thai chicken salad. The food absolutely blew our mind. Perfect portions, cooked to perfection, packed with flavor. THIS is what we have been searching for in Paris! Take your fancy overpriced 2 and 3 star places - this is food perfection.

    Liz P.

    Hands down the best meal we've had in Paris ( & we've eaten a lot ) ! Intimate cafe with great customer service. We had this mushroom creamy appetizer, beef bourguignon & risotto. Dessert was equivalent to french toast with caramel sauce ...delicious & mouth-watering! Looking forward to going back. Another bonus is that it's a bit away from the main drag of other restaurants in town. Such a treat!

    Amy C.

    Back when I was in high school, one of my English teachers told me that the beautiful opening montage of the city in the movie Midnight in Paris would make me yearn for Paris. Rewatching the movie now, however, makes me wish I were back at this restaurant. I would eat here every day for the rest of my life if I could. It's a little off the beaten path, but that's all part of the experience, as you'll get to walk through some of Montmartre's most visually stunning cobblestone streets. La Boîte Aux Lettres is tucked away in more of a residential area, so you'll get to feel like a real Parisian (who doesn't get harassed by scammers around the Sacré-Cœur!). In fact, I think most of the other diners were locals. The restaurant's coziness is one of its greatest strengths. This comes across in the welcoming decor (from the dining area to the bathroom, you'll feel like you're visiting a close friend, who just so happens to have impeccable taste in interior design) and the service (our friendly server brought over a small chalkboard menu and explained each dish in fluent English). We had no complaints about our lunch, but the real highlight came at the end of the meal when our dessert sampler arrived. The flourless chocolate cake? Delicious. The pain perdu with caramel? Delectable. But the tiramisu with Oreos? Life-changing.

    Jamie B.

    When I knew I was going to explore Montmarte I wanted to find a good spot for lunch. I definitely hit the jackpot here! I came in for lunch and I did not have a reservation. After a little wait I was able to get a table in this cozy restaurant. The staff here is amazing! Luca went through the entire menu and I went with his favorites and he did not steer me wrong. I had the beet salad to start followed by the Veal. The beef with foie gras looked amazing, but since I had steak last night for dinner and I wanted a light lunch, I went with the veal. It was so tender and filled with flavor. I am going to try and make it back here for dinner before I leave for the beef. Another Yelp winner! Oh so good.

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    Betty N.

    **BEST TIRAMISU IN MONTMARTRE** Ate here twice because it was so friendly and reasonably-priced. AMBIANCE ========= Cozy and charming. A bit casual for lunch, a bit dressy for dinner. Specials on the black board. FOOD ===== **CARTE DU MIDI (2 items)** Connie and I shared the appetizer and dessert to keep the special-priced menu of $30USD per person. TERRINE DE CAMPAGNE Very generous with 2 slabs and some pickles. Slapped it on the provided fresh baguettes and it was heaven. RATING: 5/5 STEAK AND FRITES The steak was good, but not great. Wished it was more tender. Also had better frites, but overall, it wasn't bad. RATING: 3.5/5 TIRAMISU SPECULOOS Favorite tasting tiramisu of all-time. The flavor, the texture, perfect. RATING: 5/5 PRO TIPS ======== Make advance reservations or come by at 6PM to avoid the 8PM rush. BYOB = 5 euros corkage OVERALL ======== Very reasonably-priced lunch and dinner. Great for small groups or couples. Should be 2 euro sign and not 3 as indicated. HIGHLY RECOMMEND in the Montmartre area.

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    Super resto avec a super chef dans le coin . Resto tres sympa et prix tout à fait raisonnable.

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    Amazing food and absolutely outstanding service. The staff were incredibly friendly. This was the best meal I had in Paris.

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

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(93 reviews)
    1.1 km•Gare 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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    Sacrée Fleur - Cote de boeuf for 2 people portion

    Sacrée Fleur

    4.6(119 reviews)
    0.7 km•18ème, Barbès/Goutte d'Or
    •€€€

    Overall: 4.5/5 Food…read more- 4/5 - potatoes were amazing! The ribeye was really nice as well and the peppercorn sauce was a perfect addition Service - 5/5 - awesome service. Really friendly waiters and brought our food promptly Atmosphere - 5/5 - Nice and quaint!

    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.

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    Au Pied du Sacré Coeur - Daurade Royale

    Au Pied du Sacré Coeur

    4.3(176 reviews)
    0.4 km•Mairie du 18e/Lamarck, 18ème
    •€€

    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.

    This inviting neighborhood restaurant sits at the foot of Sacre Coeur. A petite dining room seems…read morelarger, thanks to a strategically-placed mirror. It's a perfect date spot, the homey decor bathed in a dim amber glow, while the lovely aromas of cooking fill the air. With a single server, there's time to ponder the menu: Their magret de canard au miel et fleur d'oranger is prepared until moist and yielding, and covered in a creamy honey orange glaze that renders the duck all the more sweet. In the mood for creative? Consider the supreme de volaille faisie au foie gras et figues confits, packed with flavor. Last, their rich - and very, very French - onion soup is a must, with generous onion chunks and pillowy melted cheese. From start to finish, everything is superbly done.

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    Le Basilic

    Le Basilic

    4.2(185 reviews)
    0.3 km•Montmartre, 18ème
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    I should have ordered the fish. I'm not a big beef fan, but I was at a French restaurant so I…read moreordered the beef. My biggest negative issue was that my meal was warm. It wasn't hot. That meant that the sauce for the beef had congealed, yet even congealed, it was tasty. My companion's meal looked better than mine. She had the duck and ate the entire thing. I was very jealous of the mound of green beans that she got. She cleaned her plate. Like I said, I think I ordered the wrong thing. At the beginning of the meal, they offered potato chips, which I thought an offbrand. They weren't even lays. I think if you're going to offer potato chips, they should be either homemade or a namebrand chip. The atmosphere was nice definitely old-school. The surface was excellent. And the servers were exceptionally nice. The servers were the best part of the entire experience.

    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.

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    Le Basilic - From inside restaurant. Beautiful setting.

    From inside restaurant. Beautiful setting.

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