The best beef bourguignon in all of Paris. The host was wonderful. Atmosphere homey and comfortable. Very warm and inviting. Funny enough 2 other couples in here are also from ny. So we've all been cross talking. Great experience read more

La Cave Gourmande - Beef bourguignon and mashed potatoes - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

La Cave Gourmande is delicious! I was traveling in Paris in August when nearly every local restaurant shuts down for vacation and all that really is open are the tourist traps that aren't very good, but get all the tourists who have nowhere else to eat. Fortunately, I was able to find La Cave Gourmande via yelp and have one of the best French meals overall during my entire trip! The food is delicious - everything we ate was yummy and well cooked from the frog legs, to the snails, the bone marrow, and even the pate! The wine we wanted wasn't available, but the owner gave us an even pricier bottle of wine for the same price which was very generous of him. Something to note if you do come here is that the service, while good when you can get it, is EXTREMELY short staffed and EXTREMELY slow. Like many of the other reviews have mentioned, La Cave Gourmande and the restaurant across the street appear to be owned by the same person and he single handedly seems to be going back and forth between both kitchens taking orders and serving. So, given this, the service isn't bad, but definitely don't come here thinking you'll get faster and more attentive service! read more

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I was excited to come here for dinner on the second day of a two day city break. Visited my favourite restaurant in Paris (a wonderful Bistrot near the Louvre) on the first night but didn't want to venture too far from my hotel for the second. The plan was to go to Potager du Thierry but per usual the queue was insane so ended up here instead based on Yelp reviews. Firstly I'd rate this place on the higher end of a €€ rating. Starters at €15 and some mains well over €20 is steep for this kind of food but I suppose expected for the area. There are few locals at this restaurant even though the menu is all in French. The menu is not extensive but since everything seemed so pricey my party and I opted only to get mains and share a dessert. Our waiter, a charming older gentleman who spoke little English, was very accommodating and patient. We ordered two duck breasts and one beef bourguignon with a bottle of Cote du Rhône. Beware that the wine menu is nowhere to be seen and the bottle that should have cost €28 ended up costing us €35 on the receipt. We all thought that the duck breast was covered in too much sauce and that the sauce was too sweet. Otherwise it was a well balanced dish with vegetables, potatoes, and meat. My bourguignon was cooked well with two large chucks of tender beef and served in a cast iron pot with a plate of creamy mashed potatoes. Can't make any complaints about it, very good. We sat outside on the terrace to people watch (but more importantly to watch the England vs Colombia match on the TV of the bar opposite.) Great atmosphere as the day came to an end. A busker came along and sang some classic French songs. A really relaxing experience. Now some complaints. We ordered a large beer, which the waiter retrieved from the bar across the street. We could clearly see that large was a pint by he people seated outside on that side of the road, but I was charged for a large and received a smaller glass. Presumably because they take a little off the top. Someone seated near us ordered fish (dish of the day) and as soon as the plate was brought out an extremely unpleasant odour was evident. The fish was not fresh, of the tables nearby can smell it, it's really bad. I do not mind slow service. I also recognise that the gentleman who was working the tables was alone for the early part of the evening as the restaurant began fill up for the dinner rush. The kitchen seemed overwhelmed and we waited 20 minutes or so for our food. Not a problem as we were in no rush and enjoyed watching the world go by (and the football too.) However, I had to ask for the bill 5 times (twice in French and 3 times in English.) I know both the staff heard and understood me but the older gentleman seemed not to want to give us the bill (the younger guy was apparently not allowed to do the receipts.) Eventually he came by and poured each of us an extra glass of wine which we hadn't asked for but were grateful to receive nonetheless. Of course by then we were too embarrassed not to order dessert since he had been so kind. We got profiteroles to share for €12. Finally when we received the bill, the wine had gone up by €7. I assume because he poured us extra wine. Now a glass is €8 so €7 for 3 extra glasses is a good deal, but I don't feel great about this kind of conduct. 3 mains, 1 dessert, 1 beer, 1 bottle of red wine = €106. Compared to our previous evening's dinner 3 starters, 3 mains, 1 dessert, 1 bottle of red = €79. I don't think I'll be back next time I'm in Paris. The food is OK but expensive for what it is and while I thought the service was friendly and the environment pleasant, I didn't really like the way little things were added here and there. read more

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Tables tilt downhill so alittle awkward. Service good. Good steak and fries. Good beef bourgion. Good salmon. Poor desserts. Bland. Would not got back with all the choices read more

It's absolutely no mystery that this haunt has 23,671.23 Michelin stars. The bone marrow will satiate and satisfy every cell in your body-ody beyond belief. Gorgeous portion, legendary flavour. GET ABSOLUTELY FUCKED. The beef dish is succulent, tender, like your liver after a 3-week bender, and so fucking good. Szechuan duck to fuck you up (in the best possible way), nice green beans with it, not overdone so you get some nutrients. The toilet does not flush, but that's a good thing because you'll want to savour everything that comes out of you after this meal. Holy fuck. Pig-all you need is this spot. Zagat rated this place 36 interracial pregnancy emojis for good reason. read more

Service was really good & the girl was so sweet. We shared an onion soup. The best onion soup I've had in Paris. I had the lamb & I wish the were cut through all the way, needed salt, but still really good. Hubby had beef bourguignon & needed to be cut with a knife- not as tender as he hoped but very tasty. It was pretty quiet & enjoyed the small table in front of the bar. Would definitely eat here again! read more

We came here on a rainy night based on the 4.5 stars from Yelp reviewers. It was a Sunday night and we were the only customers. The waitress had to be reminded to bring our water and did not bother refilling it. We had the entrecote and the beouf bourguignon. Neither was memorable. The only saving grace were the fries, which were done to perfection. Would not recommend or return. read more

Maybe it's because mostly Americans use Yelp, but this place is full of Americans. At first I was a little apprehensive because maybe I got caught in a tourist trap. Despite all the Americans ;-) this place serves some really tasty food. I had the bone marrow starter and then the rack of lamb. I'd never had bone marrow before; I just wanted to try something new. It was really fun to eat, scooping the marrow out and spreading on the bread while applying extra course salt. I enjoyed it. The rack of lamb was delicious. It was a bit tricky to cut all the meat free, because of how the bones were positioned, but I managed. It came with some potatoes and carrots, which I enjoyed dunking in the gravy in between meat bites. I complimented the owner saying how much I enjoyed the food, and he told me "that's because its all home made". I believe it. Photo is of the bone marrow. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Touristy but VERY friendly service. Only 2 people waiting on everyone so it was a bit slow. Escargot - 12 snails for 14€. 1st time and we were presently surprised. Wasn't weird or anything. Tasted like butter and pesto. Bourguignon beef with mashed potatoes 19€- their recommendation and it was very good! 3 big chunks of very tender beef. Mashed potatoes was very smooth and buttery. I preferred this over the duck, but my hubby liked his duck better. Duck breast with sechuan pepper and balsamic sauce 20€- also good. Hubby really liked the duck sauce and dipped the bread in it. Potatoes were also very good. Accepts credit card. read more

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This place has got to be my favorite dinner spot in the area! My boyfriend and I stayed at a hostel in Montmartre, not 10 minutes away. Having walked around the city all day and with an empty belly, I hurriedly looked for a place that served boeuf bourguignon (beef stew) and La Cave Gourmande was the closest place I found. The outdoor seating was lively and packed which signaled to us that the food was probably delicious! A man was playing an accordion on the street and the mood was instantly set. We were seated and immediately became puzzled as we gazed at our menus in French. The waiter must have sensed our confusion and switched out our menus for the English ones. As I observed, I realized that there was only one waiter - props to him! I ordered my beef stew and Andy ordered the duck breast. We paired our meals and ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir which was perfect to sip and talk with as we waited for our food. Honestly, we didn't mind that we had to wait an hour for the food - we talked about our favorite parts of the day and time was of no importance to us. Finally our food was served and I was completely satisfied! The mashed potatoes were the perfect compliment to the stewed meat and carrots. I cannot speak for Andy's meal but hope that a photo will suffice. read more

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This restaurant was recommended to us by our tour guide of Montmartre. It's a bit on the pricier side, but wears worth every euro. I read some reviews about expensive wine and a 7 euro charge for bottled water, so my friend and I asked for tap water and there were no issues. We started out with the bone marrow, which was simply magical. It came with 4 crostini to eat it with--I wish there were more, but I guess table bread did the job too. The bone marrow just melted in your mouth and didn't need much salt at all to bring out the flavor. I was honestly really sad when we finished eating it and I still think about it to this day. I got the beef bourguignon for my main course and it was delicious. The stew was incredibly rich and I was impressed with how tender the beef was, as well as the portion size. I was also a huge fan of the mashed potatoes that accompanied the bourguignon. My friend also enjoyed his duck. Sadly, we were too full for dessert, so maybe skip the appetizer or bread if you want to leave room for some. Definitely recommend La Cave Gourmande if you're in the Montmartre area! read more

My boyfriend and I ordered the bone marrow, that many have reviewed to be a huge portion and delicious, beef bourguignon and duck breast. La Cave Gourmande is known for their beef bourguignon, but I felt like it was pretty average beef stew that is even on the sweet side a little too much. The cool thing about it is that it is served in a little sizzling pot to your table with a side of mashed potatoes. BUT the smarter choice is the duck!! - If you like balsamic vinegar that is. The duck is sliced and served however you like (medium for me) - it was a great cut and very tender. Not a fan of the cold frittata it came with but I enjoyed the side of potatoes. The duck was the highlight of this meal. The bone marrow was tasty as well. It was two large bones that came with a side of sea salt, salad, and only two small slices of toasted baguettes (needs more bread). Half of one of the bones, however, did not have any bone marrow which kinda sucks but I guess it just wasn't our lucky day. Sprinkle some sea salt over the bone marrow and smear it over your baguette slice - yum! P.S. you will get a basket of bread with the beef bourguignon I think but that doesn't come until after you finish your appetizer. We made a reservation through TripAdvisor, which was supposed to give us a 20% off our bill but we didn't get that. After reading countless reviews on how they tried to make tourists pay 7 euros for a bottle of Evian water when they asked for just water, I was very skeptical walking into the restaurant that night. Of course, I made sure to ask for tap water and that was just fine. So my experience eating dinner here on Christmas Eve was very weird. There was a more experienced waiter trying to train a young waitress who barely spoke any English. Then the experienced waiter was bringing parties across the street to another restaurant to be seated half the time (are they partnered? Not sure). I felt like my entire dinner was very stressful because I was just watching how understaffed the restaurant was and how much the new waitress was struggling - it was just too evident and within my peripheral. So... service was just okay. The waiter seemed rather disappointed or maybe even a slightly disgusted? that we didn't want to order a bottle of wine. 4 stars for the food only, we probably got unlucky with the craziness in the restaurant that day. read more

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The duck breast dish and escargot are the two highlights of this Parisian restaurant. The beef Borguignon was good, but I've had better. By better I mean more flavorful and even more tender. Food comes in very generous portions. The table bread is superb some of the best table bread I've had. Service was friendly but a little all over the place. We had to remind him what we needed, if you dine here don't hesitate to tell otherwise you'll be sitting parched without table water for 15 minutes, true story. Pretty decent place with prices on the lower end. All Americans or English speaking customers, it felt like the only french were the staff. Clean restaurant but tiny and only one bathroom with one stall for the restaurant. For a basic introduction to French cuisine come here! Definitely wasn't the best meal or anything mind blowing but it did the job. Expert tips: do not order the steak. It looks good in pictures but it's really tough, raw in the center and cold temperature. read more

We are here! The food was good and the service so so so friendly and helpful! The bread was from PainPain which won the award for best bread in Paris. It came fresh and we were there for 3 hours enjoying the ambiance, food, service, and company. read more

Quaint and unassuming place on Rue des Martyrs. If you want traditional French dishes for a reasonable price in the 18th, this is where you need to go. You can sit outside or inside, but it's a fairly small restaurant. There is probably 20 seats outside and another 30-40 inside. The menu is written on a chalkboard -- in French and English. Dishes we had: 1. Escargot: buttery, herby and garlicky. (14 €) 2. Bone marrow: big bones that were perfectly roasted. Served with sea salt, mixed greens and crusty bread. Best bone marrow I've ever had. So unctuous and not funky at all. (11 €) 3. Beef Bourguignon: the highlight of the meal! The stew comes in mini cocettes. The stew had pearl onions, bacon, buttery beef chunks and the most delicious red wine sauce. It was perfectly seasoned! The stew is served with a plate with buttery mashed potatoes. Scoop the stew on the plate and enjoy! (17 €) Service was good, especially since we showed up 15 min. before closing time. The wine selection could've been more extensive, but it was well-priced. The owner of this place also owns the bar/bistro across the street. read more

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I really am impressed with this place!! My sister and I decided to come here for the beef bourgignon while planning our trip to Paris. I absolutely loved the staff here! They were very funny, personable, warm, and inviting! The owner, I believe, provided fantastic service and made our dining experience lovely!! Interestingly enough, our drinks came from across the street from a bar I think he owns as well. The staff there was also witty and charming! We started out with cocktails and I can't remember what they were called or even what was in them but they were fantastic and strong! We opted for the garlic butter escargot which was served with french bread. This was my first time eating escargot and i loved it! The snails were plump and served in that juicy garlic sauce. Yum! We both had the beef bourgignon which was good but begged for a little more acid and the sauce could have been a little thicker. It was tasty though and those hot creamy mashed potatoes the beef was served with was heaven. We ended our meal with a caramel apple tart tatin which was the perfect ending to a good meal! The restaurant is small and hot, which is a French thing, lol. Once you sit down and start eating you forget about the heat. The price was right. Definitely give this place a try should you ever find yourself in Paris! read more

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I think the reviews on yelp are a bit hyped. This place is fairly pricy, food average. Service was nice but slow. 1. Frog legs (3.5/5): a little bland, a little dry. 2. Escargot (3.5/5): quality of ingredient was good, taste was plain 3. Duck breast (3.5/5): average tenderness, sauce is sweet and sour with a hint of pepper. Comes w potatoes and string beans House white wine was decent read more

We were in the Sacre Coeur area looking for a place to eat lunch, and I've had this place bookmarked on Yelp for sometime now so we walked about 10-15 mins to dine here. We came a bit late for lunch so there was only a few people inside, but still more than you'd expect for around 3pm on a weekday. I ordered the burgundy beef that came in a cute pot with the most delicious mashed potatoes, but I did think the beef was kinda tough and difficult to eat. My mom ordered the veal special that was presented beautifully on a try with veggies and potatoes (check out the photo), this dish was delicious. The meat was soft and the potatoes were crispy. It was a large dish and we could have probably just shared this plate, and would have gotten full. I really enjoyed our lunch here, and wouldn't mind coming back next time I'm in Paris! read more

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Had the beef bourguignon and mashed potatoes and by far this was the best meal I had while in Paris. Wholesome, warm, home feel, delicious! read more

La Cave Gourmande - beef bourguignon and potatoes (for me) and the roasted duck breast for my husband. Delish! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

I could go on and on about this place omg. The food, the service, the location!!!! Perfect! This place is only a couple blocks from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica so if you're heading in that direction or coming back into town you should definitely stop to eat here. First of all, the service was amazing! Our waiter, Khalid, was so sweet and even spoke English for us and walked us through the entire menu. The prices are totally reasonable for the amount of food you get! We opted to get the fondu, which was literally so delicious I could have just drank the cheese right out of the pot honestly. They also have lamb, french onion soup, salmon, chicken, salads, etc. I highly recommend the fondu though! They also have excellent coffee here. I'll definitely come back read more

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10 out of 10! Great food. Very nice service and even nicer food!!! Frog legs! Foie Gras! And too many other greats! read more

La Cave Gourmande - 10 dishes. 10 balls out of the park. I could show you pictures of empty plates... but we couldn't finish it all!! 5 out of 5 stars.! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

This was very good! I loved the goat cheese it was really unique. It was really crispy. I loved how fresh the ingredients were and how nice the owner was. Had the signature beef bouillon which was in my new favorite red wine sauce. The vegetables and meat were cooked to perfection. One of my new favorite dishes of my trip. Don't forget to check out my profile! read more

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Another great local spot during our Paris trip. Had a "late" dinner here..maybe 10:30pm? Seemed like normal times as lots of family were out still. We had the Beef Bourguignon..WOW!!! That was soooooo good. It made all the versions we've had back home in America taste like pretenders. This was true flavor. We also had salmon and turbot dishes..tasty!! And ended it with Profiteroles with ice cream and chocolate sauce..mmmmm. The other cool thing was just eating outside and seeing this place share tables and customers with the bistro across the street. They weren't competing for customers at all..totally helping each other out..so cool of an environment to see for local businesses. Definitely recommend this place as well! read more

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Cinq étoiles solides for the service that lives here. Forgive me, as her name escapes my mind, but the young woman that attended to us made our dinner spectacular. No, it was not the steak frites. It was her. The beouf bourguinon was a close second to her...and those creamy creamy potatoes too. This petit spot is a hole in the wall. Nestled between boutiques, other restaurants, and bars. The aromas wafting, drifting, and wading out into the early evening, easily make it stand out. The service, her pleasant conversation, the simple, rustic decor, was trés parfait. Although the food is not entirely solid, sometimes looks and nice convo totally make up for it. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Beouf bourguignon is rightfully a popular favorite. Steak frites, a definite No. Service was unmatched in all of Paris. - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

This place is AMAZING!!! My husband and I was trying to decide between this restaurant and another that was a little closer to where we were. We went to the other restaurant and the menu was horrible and horribly overpriced. So we decided to leave and we caught the train over to this place. I LOVED this place from the moment we walked in. My husband was very skeptical because it was a major difference from the first restaurant. This is a true mom and pop restaurant. Authentic!! There were maybe 5 tables inside. Quaint. We ordered the escargot for an app. My husband never had it and didn't want it. I convinced him to try and he ate 8 of the 12 snails swimming in the butter, garlic, pesto goodness!!! So good and the bread was a great addition. For our meal, I ordered the beef bourguignon and my husband had the rack of lamb and roasted potatoes. Both were excellent. I couldn't have asked for a better meal. The music was nice and the atmosphere was great (we went on a Tuesday night). Lastly, I really liked Nahja the waitress. She made sure she took good care of us. When we go back to Paris (hopefully soon) we will definitely be coming back here. read more

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A great place to have lunch or dinner after visiting the Sacre Coeur. They are known for their beef bourguignon which is served in a mini pot right to your table. The bourguignon also came with mashed potatoes which were delicious to mix with the sauce, beef and veggies. If looking for an app, the goat cheese was top notch. read more

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Very cute place, right in Montmartre so the location really can't be beat. As for the food itself, overall quite good but there is somethings left to be desired. My main point of contention, unfortunately, is the duck. While the fat was rendered beautifully from the skin in what is clearly a skilled cooked, the breast was plated with a overwhelming amount of brown sauce with what tasted like Sichuan peppercorn. The issue here is that the effusive amount of sauce effectively ruined the texture of the duck. When ordering duck, I personally prefer a decadent bite into a crispy skinned, tender morsel - not one soggy with brown saunce. The balance of acid and aromatics in the sauce itself is the second point of confusion for me. The amount of acid in the sauce taste appropriate for perhaps a lighter protein (I.e. chicken). With duck, it had the effect of obscuring the natural savoriness of the meat. Coupled with the strong aromatics of the peppercorn, the effect is to completely mask the taste of duck. Of course, I say all of that fully knowing I am being a nit-picky jerk. For the price, our overall meal was quite excellent - and the location really can't be beat. read more

We chose this little restaurant based on yelp reviews. We don't speak French & our cute little waitress didn't speak very much English. I asked our waitress what she recommended. I ordered exactly as she suggested & it was PHENOMENAL! The restaurant is very quaint, very reasonably priced & was the perfect last lunch in Paris. We ate so much & it was all so good, we cancelled our dinner reservations for tonight (last night in Paris) at an expensive/fancy restaurant. This little gem was really nice! Thank you! read more

Just decent. The food was ok, the server was good and super nice. After reading reviews on here and after having some amazing Parisien food on our vacation I think we were just underwhelmed, everything needed salt and pepper. Rib steak and frites- 3/5 Beef bourguignon- 3/5 Wine- 4/5 Ambiance- 4/5 Area- 5/5 read more

La Cave Gourmande - Rib steak and frites - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Best restaurant we went to in Paris for me. We came on a Sunday night around 8:30 before attending Moulin Rouge nearby. The owner and wait staff were very knowledgeable, and gave us honest opinions on the dishes. We really appreciated that instead of the tired old "everything is good!" Now the dishes: Bone Marrow- Must-have. The best I've ever had in my life, and one of the tastiest dishes I've ever had. Order 1 for each person! You need this in your life. Fried Goat Cheese- Another must-have. The best iteration of this dish I've ever had, and certainly the best Goat Cheese dish i've ever had. It was overshadowed slightly by the god-tier bone marrow, but I don't want to undersell this Beef Borguignon- The best of this I've had as well. The difference here is that they use full black peppercorns in it, which really brings out the flavor and takes it a level up, and also leaves a "pop" in your mouth after every bite. The 3 dishes alone are probably more than enough for a party of two. Chocolate Cake w/ Ice Cream- Really good. We wanted something chocolate, and the waiter recommended it. The chocolate was more on the bitter side, which I prefer. French Desserts have the distinction of being more about the combination of the flavor than American desserts, which are often overloaded with sugar and just taste too damn sweet. This was a perfect ending to my favorite meal in Paris. You won't regret coming here! read more

Have you ever had a dinner that changed your life? My wife and I did. We had spent the afternoon at the Louvre Museum and we were looking for a portrait of King Francis from the TV show Reign. We didn't find it. I know, we are goof balls. Then when we were leaving it started pouring rain. I apologize for the long story but the day felt like a movie. Then my wife randomly said I am craving beef bourguignon. I said okay lets look up top rated restaurants that serve that specialty. I found this place and ordered the Uber to save us from the rain. As we rode in the car on the narrow and winding streets, our anticipation was growing out of control. We walked through the door into a beautiful restaurant with 7-8 tables that served about 22 people. So it was very quaint and romantic. Also, make sure you make a reservation because there is limited seating. Please note they own the bar across the street and you can order the same food there if you were not able to make a reservation. So now it's time for the most important part. The food! The beef bourguignon was so delicious and savory. My wife would only share one bite with me. I ordered the lamb chops. It was lightly breaded and it had a charcoal/grilled flavor. It was the best lamb I have ever had. I am not joking. Thanks to the owner for one of the best experiences of my life. read more

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Was excited for our first beef bourguignon of Paris and saw that this place was recommended by Yelp. When we arrived we were one of two parties with the other group only having drinks. We were seated, given menus, and we soon ordered drinks and dinner in relatively quick succession. My girlfriend and I ordered the onion soup, escargot, beef bourguignon, and the duck. We should have left after the soup. The onion soup we received had an extremely burnt layer of cheese and bread, almost as if they had over toasted the crouton prior to dropping it into the soup and then proceeded to allow the bread to become burnt in the oven while the cheese baked. The escargot were....fine, but lacked salt (there was salt available at the tables so this was sort of remedied). After finishing our starters, we sat at our table for 20-30 minutes with our empty plates, presumably waiting for dinner to finish cooking, all the while with absolutely NO service to us at all. When the beef bourguignon finally arrived it was unceremoniously placed onto our table without a word or extra plates (all of our previous plates were taken away) AND the potatoes and duck had not arrived yet. We did not really have a way to portion out the beef with no dishes, so we sat for an additional 10 minutes before trying to get the waitress' attention. She nodded at us when we mouthed to her (it was loud in the restaurant, I'll get to that in a second) we needed plates at least. After another 10 additional minutes, our waitress returned with a hot plate of mashed potatoes with bubbling (read: microwaved) butter underneath. A few moments later the duck arrived, also on a hot plate...but with a salad on that same hot plate. The beef bourguignon tasted fine, almost good even, but the night had already been ruined at this point. Additionally, the duck was overcooked, the crispy-looking potatoes were not crispy at all, the salad quickly wilted from the heat, and the sauce that came with the duck felt not only like an after thought but also tasted under-seasoned. Remember how I mentioned it was loud? About 10 minutes after we ordered our food, a large party of about 8-10 arrived and made a big ruckus about moving tables around to accommodate. All of their food arrived at the same time our duck finally arrived at our table. Every. Single. Last. Plate. Yes, the waitress seemed a little frazzled with the crowd, but it was almost as if our food was partially forgotten, then reheated or kept warm...and when we finally made a move to bring it to their attention, it was thrown into the microwave to finish quickly. Additionally, during our wait time after our starters, we continuously saw wait staff rushing plate after plate of Italian food to a little bar situated across the street. I'm not sure if this was an off night, but for $85 I expect at least for somewhat competent service along with at least moderately good food. We received neither. We obviously do not own a restaurant or have food industry experience, but our interest in food is extensive enough for us to know that this is not right. After our experience, I would AVOID eating here again and I will NOT be recommending this restaurant to others. read more

I was happy with the food and service at this restaurant. I asked the waiter what the specialties were and he said the snails , the frog legs , and the beef bourguignon. I wasn't feeling adventurous enough to try the snails or the frog legs LOL. I ordered the goat cheese with honey appetizer. I ate every crumb, It was delicious. For dinner I ordered the beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes and the house red wine. I was given a basket of warm bread. The beef was so delicious and tender. I only ate about half of the entree because I was too full from the appetizer. You could definitely spend split the entrée with somebody. The waiter was very nice and gave me an after dinner shot. I didn't order any dessert because like I said I was so full. read more

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OMG loved this place! Ordered a salad, escargots, And beef bourguignon. The owner was amazing; so sweet. Sat outside on a beautiful day. Food was amazing and seemed reasonable. With baked cheese and a bottle of wine it was $75. He even gave us extra wine. read more

La Cave Gourmande - Escargot - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Did you just visit Montmartre? Looking for a place to eat and take a break? Do everything you can to get yourself to La Cave Gourmande. It's a tiny hole in the wall and a bit of a ways away from the touristy area, but it's SO worth it. The atmosphere is warm and our waitress was super sweet and helpful (je ne parle pas français). We ordered the escargot, foie gras, and the Szechuan spiced duck breast. La Cave Gourmande was my first introduction to foie gras and the waitress seemed very concerned about whether I truly enjoyed it or not (I did)--it was very cute! I must say, however, if you must order just one thing here, try the Szechuan spiced duck breast. This absolutely blew me away in so many ways. It was perfectly seasoned, cooked, and even the vegetables it came with were so flavorful. It's honestly haunting my dreams--it's THAT good! read more

Family vacation in Paris .... Stayed at an Air BnB on Rue de Martyrs. As we ventured to Montmatre hunger struck us ... and oh what luck (courtesy of Yelp). Outdoor seating, Accordian Player and what turned out to be our best meal all week. My wife ordered the Ribeye with Frites and I had the Beef Bourguignon. My daughter had a Neopolitan pizza. The steak was cooked to a perfect mid-rare, and my Bourguignon arrived in a quart size Staub cast iron Dutch oven. The portions were huge and our dishes were flavorful, simply prepared with fresh ingredients. We laughed quite a bit as across the street is a pizza parlor. It took us a few minutes to realize this is where the pizza menu originates. So we would watch as my daughter's order was made through our lovely waitress who crossed the street. Then waited for the pizza before shuffling it back to our table. The ToGo box for the what my daughter couldn't finish took the same route. We came back a 2nd night with my oldest daughter so she could experience the wonderful food. I had the special with marrow bone and charcuterie. My wife the chicken and both daughter pesto rigatoni. You guessed it from the pizza parlor across the street. What a great time with great food read more

I'm a tourist from California but a total foodie and this place was awesome. Friendly service and did their best to translate for us, the menu was in English and I didn't need help but the owner still attempted to save me! He did inform us that some menu items took 20-30 minutes to cook which was more than fine with us. Appetizer plus both meals and a bottle of decent wine cost us ~85 euros; fine with me. Food was delicious and I left full and buzzed. Thank you! read more

La Cave Gourmande - Marrow - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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So Yelp steered me here and I feel like I could have done better in France, but still don't know where. Not sure that helps much, so let me explain further: The bœuf bourguignon was truly a sumptuous and flavorful, masterful bite of food. The portion was huge (easily sharable) and it was still bubbling when it came in a little cauldron to my table. Served over the mashed potatoes it was delicious. The escargot I got to start was a tad rubbery and reminded me a lot of seafood; that flavor was a bit more distinct than I'd like it to have been, especially when drowned in pesto and butter. The bread accompanying it was fresh and great. But it was all very expensive for what you get. The service was nice, menu in English which was very helpful to this hapless English-only-speaking tourist and they had a bathroom for guests. We sat outside on a tiny little street; the ambiance was slightly cramped by the techno-club music blaring from the "Italian" joint across the street. In short: I'd come for the bœuf bourguignon again, but not much else. Would give 3.5 stars if I could; read more

We came here for a late night dinner. The food, wine, and service was excellent. It's a very small and cozy restaurant about 5-10 tables so prepare to sit very close to each other. We had the Escargot which was excellent, Foie Gras appetizer was also very good with the fruit chutney was delicious. Our main entree was Beef Bourguignon very tasty, beef stew in a red wine reduction the best dish here. A must try, highly recommend. read more

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Stopped by off a whim before heading to the Moulin Rouge show. The owner is so sweet, and acts like he is family (i.e. telling me to put my phone down to eat before food gets cold LOL). He is very sweet, and genuinely cares about his customers and checks in multiple times to see how the food is. I had the duck and it was perfectly cooked! There was also no wait when I went. Would love to come back if when I'm back in Paris in the same neighborhood. read more