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To start the service was horrible. She took forever to get us menus/clean off the table (like literally 20 minutes). And apparently since everyone in here is a tourist, they can get away with crap like- 1) not having escargot forks (toothpicks and she treated me like I was the idiot, even though I've NEVER been given toothpicks) 2) no bread with the escargot and soup 3) trying not to bring the carafe d'eau that I requested (in French) 3 times already. They played Celine Dion SUPER loud the whole time- I mean ok, she's fine, but can we turn her down or put something else on for 15 minutes? Everyone who was in here was a tourist- some Belgians came in, but they left after standing there for 10 minutes, ignored. The escargot was pretty good, so... still not worth it. And - everything came from the restaurant across the street- so cold coffee...10 minutes for the check... etc.
La nourriture est délicieuse! Omg the best restaurant I ate in Paris! Definitely a must if I come back again in Paris! Location: It is located 5 mins from Sacre Coeur! After visiting the church go here! The interior is a typical french restaurant, the outdoor dining is just lovely, real French experience! Service: omg she was so nice! She gave us a lot of recommendations, and explained well what is in the menu! Food: Everything was so delicious! Omg thinking about it I want to come back! ESCARGOT with BURGUNDIAN SAUCE: this is a must! There are 12 snails and that green sauce is so good! The snails are tender, I put it on a toast. BONE MARROW with TOAST and SALT: another favorite! The marrow was creamy and the salt complimented it! It is also good with the toast! BEEF BOURGUINON: my first one! It was so good! The sauce is delicious and the beef is tender, I wish I have rice! Lol SALMON with MASHED POTATO: the salmon is perfectly cooked and that sauce taste so good, the side vegetables are fresh. Price rating: 7/10, the price matches all the deliciousness! Not bad for a Parisian restaurant. I will come back here definitely when I go back to Paris. I will eat everything I ordered again! Get the escargot, it was the best!
Did we love this place??? Wi wi!!!!!! I wasn't a huge fan of other restaurants we visited in Paris until we came across this fantastic place. It's a true gem in the amazing neighborhood of Montmartre. If you go to the church of the sacred heart, you must stop to eat here. The owner was very pleasant and it was a great dining experience for all of us. Decor-old world with lots of charm. It was small and quant, allows you to have a intimate time with the people you're dining with. Service-Great! They really took good care of us, completely different from other restraints. Service rocks here. Food-AMAZING!!! The best duck I'd ever had, and the escargot was also fantastic. I can't rave enough about this place, we really loved it. Large portions and large flavors. Very well done, come and see for yourself.
If you're a tourist stop in here! The service was great and the locals that eat here seem to love the food as well. We were greeted by a hostess and by locals which was nice. They are connected to the restaurant that was across the way as well. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was good and the prices all seemed reasonable. I definitely recommend this restaurant!
Very good service and lovely street seating. The escargot was delicious.. so easy to come out, tender and sweet. The sauce was also very good, especially dipped in bread. The goat cheese tart was served with a small salad. This was a bit heavy, but the outer layer was deliciously crispy which was a nice contrast to the gooey inside. The salmon was very good, served with vegetables and rice, topped with a very flavorful yellow cream sauce.
Located in Montmartre, this spot was one of two Yelp finds. We weren't able to find the first one so we ended up here on a Thursday evening. We arrived around 8:30 and were pleasantly surprised to have a table outside without a reservation. That said inside seating is limited. We had some in our party who never tried Escargot so we ordered some as a starter. Nicely seasoned and very tasty. Our server demonstrated how to extract the snails from the shell which was helpful & a nice touch & saved the shells from flying everywhere. We ordered the house wine carafe which was just right for 3 of us. For main, it was the Rack of Lamb & Beef Bourguignon as they are house specialties & were recommended. Also, ordered the Steak Tartare. Although hearty and would've been much better when the temperature is lower, the Beef Bourguignon dish was the best. Perfectly cooked beef in the rich stew was excellent. Next best was the Lamb which was seasoned and very good. We wouldn't order the Steak Tartare again-was bland from a flavor standpoint. I've had better. Our server was attentive and took care of us. Should have ordered the Foie Gras-next time!
If you are seeking amazing flavors, personable service and wonderful memories in Paris then I very highly recommend La Cave Gourmande! This is the best restaurant we dined at in Paris. We loved it so much we ate dinner here twice! The restaurant is located on the Rue des Martyrs; a great area with a variety of restaurants and shops but not touristy. As the restaurant is located near the end of the Rue des Martyrs there is less traffic (not a busy street for traffic anyway). We sat outside both nights and enjoyed the mild late July night temperatures. The wines are nice and not pretentious. The wine menu is not large but sufficient and you come for the amazing food anyway. The food! Everything was great! The (French) Onion soup was absolutely phenomenal; the best we've ever had. The foie gras was like butter; a first time try for me and it was amazing. The escargot, duck breast, frog legs, salmon, rib steak, rack of lamb - yum! Last but not least the manager/owner who served us was so kind, personable and joyful. He is a model for excellence in Parisienne business! We will absolutely return and recommend this wonderful restaurant to all of our friends and Yelp community!
We left La Cave feeling fuller and more satisfied than we'd ever thought possible- what hefty portion sizes! For our first night in Paris dinner we were so pleased- this was the best of our three night stay. For the starter, we had the frog legs, and they were so succulent and drenched in a wonderful tangy sauce that made the side salad scrumptious as well. My boyfriend loves chicken, so for him to say that these frog legs were better than chicken is a pretty big deal. For the main I had the beef bourguignon and my boyfriend the duck dish. SHARE THE BEEF!! It is the house specialty and it is absolutely fantastic. The dish is ginormous, by some sheer crazyness I managed to eat the whole thing only because it was so damn good and I couldn't bear leaving it. But it's definitely more than enough for two. The meat is so tender and juicy, it just melts in your mouth like a great beef bourguignon should. They slow cook it for 24 hours giving such a great flavor to it. The duck was really tasty as well! As we came rather late in the night almost right before closing, there weren't many people so our service was awesome. The mood inside the restaurant is romantic and classic small bistro with interesting decor. Would really recommend this spot!
We had ordered the rack of lamb and the crispy goat cheese with honey. The lamb was so fatty that there were approximately 6 small bites of meat on the bones. The lamb had been Breaded I'm guessing to cover up the fact that it was no meat and all fat. The mashed potatoes that we had ordered were cold and the vegetables overcooked as was the cheese. It was so over cooked it was the consistency of a dried out cottage cheese. It had a very strange layer in the middle like a wet noodle which was very unappetizing. The wait staff was friendly and attentive This was the only positive. This was our 1st bad meal in Paris
I was looking for duck breast and this place has the best in Paris, it was juicy, tender and delicious. The rib eye was done just perfectly medium. The side salad and veggies were fresh. Oh, and French fries were awesome. Service was very good, courteous and fast. We decided to sit inside as it was sprinkling and cold outside.
9 years ago
Welcome to Paris. I couldn't wait to get some authentic French food into my mouth and this place did not disappoint. The fois gras with fig jam was divine. The duck leg in orange sauce was exactly what I was missing in my life. For dessert I had profiterolles which was rich and delicious. You can't really go wrong here. read more
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10 years ago
This place was busy when we arrived, taking up both sides of the street. There was only two waiters working here but they work very hard to serve you. Service was slow by American standards but I hear by French standards this is A good thing since the place is good. Menus came in English, and our waiter also spoke a little as well. I ordered the beef bourginon and the steak. I absolutely loved the beef bourginon very flavorful, tender meat and the mashed potatoes were so fluffy light and packed full of garlic just the way I love them. You could also taste the butter in everything! The steak was tender and very fatty loved the black pepper sauce, and the meal came with French fries. Definitely would recommend, try to plan ahead so you're not starving when you arrive. read more
11 years ago
Perfect find for anyone hungry after a lot of walking. This was recommended by a local shopkeeper - she told us it was a little walk, but worth it. So true! Since arriving I saw other reviews about the service - ours was great. It just took a few minutes to for our server to love us. Be nice and they'll be nice back, even if you're a tourist. We saw a table of locals eating the Bougeguon beef - it was amazing. I had the cod with zucchini and it was great also. Finished off with a glass of red wine. Back to our meal... read more
Came here after visiting Sacre Coeur. Got outdoor seating and was able to enjoy the nice view. I ordered the steak with a drink. The service was incredibly show. Just one person was servicing everyone. The steak was way too chewy. Enjoyed the overall experience at this restaurant though. read more
8 years ago
The food is AMAZING, everything was perfectly seasoned and to top it off the staff was very attentive and welcoming. I would definitely return. read more
11 years ago
This was our favorite meal in Paris. Not because it was super fancy or elegant, but because it was everything we like about simple French cooking and dining -- great ingredients, spot-on preparation, relaxed atmosphere, and polite service. It's about a 5 minute walk from Sacré-Coeur. We ordered the boeuf bourguignon, the duck breast, and beef tartare. All three were delicious. The bourguignon came out in a little cast-iron pot with a hearty size of creamy mashed potatoes. The beef was tender and seasoned perfectly. The duck breast (I had it medium-rare) was the best! And the beef tartare almost tasted like sashimi (which is to say, fresh and clean). Service was friendly and warm. We miss this place already. read more
Wow, am I ever happy I took the time to research a traditional French food spot while in Paris. The service here is impeccable and the food is delicious. A lovely little spot well worth the trip! The Entrees: The bone marrow was some of the best I've had: bones were very deep and had a nicely crusted top exterior. Foie gras and toast points very tasty. Now the Mains: Beef Bourguignon was so tender and flavourful. Lovely presentation with lightly whipped and creamy mashed potatoes. Rack of lamb for my partner which I did not try but he said it was delicious. No room for dessert just some espresso and a break of fresh air on the patio. Highly recommended if you wish to experience a true Parisian dinner. read more
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Tried it last night..very friendly service. bread keep on top up. two signature dish is duck with szechuan peppercorn sauce and beef bourguinon with mashes potato. it is so tasty. that is why the old boss keep recommended tourists to order these dishes. It must be handy for the chef to cook. read more
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Great little restaurant near Moulin Rouge, the poor waiter was totally in over his head cos the place was packed but kept making jokes and served everyone well. The food was amazing, just all in all such a great dinner! read more
8 years ago
The cosy atmosphere lured me into this place after a long and cold day sightseeing around Montmartre. Although their signature dish is boeuf bourguingon I ordered their vegetable soup and a glass of Merlot. My soup came within 10 minutes. It was divine! The best I've had in Paris. read more
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It was amazing food and the bone marrow and escargot was delicious Service and music was excellent read more
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8 years ago
Very friendly to Americans and the beef marrow and wine were a great mid-day snack. Not sure if I'll be back in Paris, but on my list. read more
This restaurant is truly amazing. As noted, the cuisine is French and truly an olfactory experience. We ordered the lamb and the duck dish. The owner was extremely nice and welcoming, he speaks English and made our dinner a unique experience. I will be returning with my mother to try more dishes! read more
8 years ago
9 years ago
Best experience ever!! Everything in this place is good..the food is amazing...the service is amazing.. I recommend this place if your ever visit Paris. If only I can give more than 5 star in this place I will!! I put this place in my bookmarks. So if I ever come back again here in Paris... this will be one of my #goal list food.. I love it!!! yummy!! You must try Beef Bourguignon... I feel in love with this food... heavenly amazing!!! One of the best experiences I'll say by tasting this lovely food.. read more
9 years ago
Excellent food but if you are an American and not use to slow service... you might get impatient read more
9 years ago
The food here was one of the best meals we had in Paris. We had a late breakfast so just wanted to come in for a main course and not a ton of food. The waiter was very friendly who served us and recommend the beef bourguignon. That is actually what we were coming for as we saw the photos online. It came out in a good time and in a super hot little cast iron personal pot. The mashed potatoes were excellent. I was surprised it didn't come with a bit of bread as all the other restaurants we went to did. We asked about the wifi and he said it was down for the day. Overall he was very nice and we would recommend. read more
8 years ago
This place was amazing!!! For appetizer we ordered escargot. And for entrees my husband ordered the duck breast and potatoes and the owner highly recommended the beef bourguignon so I ordered that and everything was amazing read more
8 years ago
The food was outstanding. Best escargot I have ever had. The only knock on this place was that there is no air conditioning. In the midst of the hottest summer Paris has ever seen, it was difficult to eat such hot food. We got too hot to finish and had to leave. read more
As a general rule- I try not to eat at the same place when visiting a new city since there are so many new experiences to have. I found this place while yelping for a good place to mug down on some snails. It was so amazing that we dined here twice. Both times we made reservations- Tuesday night we didn't need them and Thursday night it was packed! There's 2 guys working there- one an older gentleman who may be the owner and a younger server. Both are very friendly and made excellent recommendations on wine and food. We tried the bone marrow with toasts- so good! The marrow was perfectly cooked and spread perfectly- nice and salty. We shared an order of the snails as well- I am personally not a snail fan, but my husband loved them. I can appreciate the garlicky goodness. One night my husband ordered the seared duck and it was really good. It comes with roasted potatoes and a heavenly sauce. He was wiping his plate clean with bread. The next time he did the steak and frites. The steak was good, but it was a bit too fatty for me! He really enjoyed it. Both times I had the beef bourguignon. HOLY SH*T it was perfection. First of all they serve the beef in this adorable cast iron pot. So cute. Then you get a late with whipped mashed potatoes to ladle your beefy goodness on top. The sauce is so rich. The veggies are soft but not disintegrating. The beef is fork tender and melts in your mouth. I loved this dish so much and couldn't stop thinking about it- and this is why we had to come back! I used all the leftover bread to mop up all the leftover bourguignon sauce. One night we shared some dessert which was delicious - just a dough with chocolate sauce, ice cream and whipped cream. Simple but a nice sweet finish. Service was always attentive whether it was slow or busy. This will be a part of my rotation when I come back to the city! read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
Traditional French cuisine at a great price! And really good portions too. The restaurant had a good mix of tourists and locals. Loved it. read more
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This was the most wonderful meal. The escargot, bone marrow, and frog legs to start were perfect. The beef bourguignon was so tender and flavorful and the rack of lamb is definitely worth the wait! My favorite place in Paris. read more
8 years ago
Me and my friend ordered the exact same courses as the tables next to us, who came here 30 mins after us. As we've been waiting for our mains after AN HOUR AND HALF, the waiter served two tables next to us with THE EXACT SAME MAIN COURSES WE ORDERED. As my friend complained about the situation and suggested we won't pay the service fee, the waiter told the kitchen to stop cooking our food without even letting us know. I'm speechless and in shock. It's the first time we've experienced such rudeness. No customer deserves to be served like this. read more
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96 rue des Martyrs
75018 Paris
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Montmartre, 18ème
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