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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
Would definitely recommend! Two of us ate dinner at 1830 on a holiday and there was only one other table eating. The waitstaff was nice and the restaurant was clean. To start, we had the fried goat cheese, which was very tasty; had a little salad served along side and perfect for two to split. For entrees we had the rib steak (asked for medium, cooked medium) and beef Bourguignon. Both were hearty and tasty. Our goat cheese was accompanied by an aperitif and our dinners a red wine (both chosen by our waitress and both very complimentary to the food). After dinner, we had an espresso. Of note, no tap water, only bottled still or bottled sparkling water. After dinner, if you haven't had too much wine, work off the calories you just ate and walk up all the stairs to the Basilique du Sacré Coeur and take in the beautiful view of the city below. read more
Not sure what all the hype is about as I found this place to be super mediocre across the board. In fact, it was probably my least favorite meal in Paris during my 5 day stay. A friend and I hit this place up for lunch as we were excited about the escargot reviews we had read before arriving. That said, the escargot was pretty delicious but, the other things we ordered weren't great. The steak portion of the steak frites was really bad. Mainly just the quality of beef...so stay away from that one. All in all, there are far superior options in the quaint neighborhood around it. read more
9 years ago
The perfect Parisian dinner. Chose something off the menu and the owner told me I was wrong, and should get the Bourguignon instead, because "I make the best bourguignon on earth." Okay, done. Ha! I actually love it when they strongly recommend something. I'm in France, I'm just guessing at what's going to be the specialty, tell me if I'm choosing a mediocre dish, I have no problem with that. My wife had the duck, she said it was amazing. The dessert was great. Just make sure if you want tap water and don't want to pay 8 Euro for a bottle of Evian, that you say "Carafe d'eau" or you will be paying extra. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely delicious food, from the fried goat cheese appetizer, to the main course, and the Profiteroles we had for dessert! The staff is friendly and attentive as well. A must try in Montmartre. read more
7 years ago
I would say it's a hidden Gem but it looks like everyone found it. The duck was amazing and the relaxed atmosphere was exactly what we wanted for lunch. I would highly recommend for any occasion. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
This place is fantastic!! The owner took our order. They speak enough English to help you but enough french that it feels authentic. The place itself is very quaint, and the food was truly terrific. Highly recommend! read more
7 years ago
This is a really cute cozy restaurant nestled in the hill below Sacre Coeur. The waiter was super nice. He seated me by the window so that I would have a nice view. It was a little cold as the front door was open, and I asked to be switched to a table further from the door. Instead of doing that, he closed the front door and turned on the heater, so that I wouldn't have to move. Excellent service! Amazing food! Affordable house wine! read more
7 years ago
Hidden gem! This place was AMAZING. My husband and I had the onion soup, snails, beef bourguignon, lamb ribs, and profiteroles for dessert. EVERYTHING was just perfect. Service and ambiance also on point. 5 stars all the way. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
After exploring the markets and cobblestone streets near Sacre Coeur, I looked up a spot on Yelp to get some great wine and Beef Bourguignon as the sun set. Typically I know dinner is later in Paris but this 10 table cafe took me as a walk in around 6 and I was the only person there. The wine was delicious and the Dinner was rich and delicious. Generous portions, a non hungry person could split and entree! read more
7 years ago
We walked in here with the best intentions and man did they deliver. The Mrs wanted authentic French cuisine like escargot and frog legs. Such flavours! C'est Fantastic! Our experience was a beautiful romantic one and we will never forget this trip to Paris and our evening in that amazing neighbourhood, thank you for the hospitality and memories. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
9 years ago
Accessibility (Parking / Wait Time) 1/1 Star: walked here. No wait time to get a table for an early dinner. _____ Service (Waiter / Cleanness / Ambiance) 1/1 Star: the waitress was really nice. _____ Taste (0=Not Edible / 1=Edible / 2=Good (average) / 3=Must Try!) 2/3 Stars: the bone marrow was smooth. The steak with black pepper sauce was great! _____ Overall Experience 4/5 Stars _____ Last Words Don't ask to box up your leftovers. The waitress had to get into a yelling argument with the chef about giving out a box. The restaurant went silent as everyone can hear the yelling from the kitchen. Apparently the chef doesn't approve of taking leftovers home, and the waitress can't say no to the customers. read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
Great food! The beef stew was amazing! Steak was cooked perfectly as expected. Bone marrow, super yum! I smothered some on my steak. Service was attentive. Go early! We were there around 6:30 - one of the first tables. The owner owns the bar across the street as well. read more
8 years ago
Food is amazing and only a short walk from all the souvenir shops and Moulin Rouge. We has the Beef Bourgingnon which is the house specialty and it was AMAZING. My husband said that it is the best food he has had since we arrived in Paris a week ago. This is not something supermarket bought or out of the can dish. They literally marinate the meet for minimum of 24 hours. Also, I love the locale for this restaurant. It is located in a more residential area when the shops are boutiques I stead of chains. There are great clothing stores in the area and an absolutely amazing homeade caramel/nougat candy shop around the corner. Don't go here if you are in a rush. This is all about the experience. Be French and enjoy food like they do with a large bottle of wine. read more
One of the best meals we had in town. Bone marrow, rack of lamb, boeuf bourguignon--simply delicious. Awesome friendly service as well. It's only a short walk from Sacre Coeur, so it's an excellent location for rest stop after sightseeing. read more
Had the duck, prepared pink, so good with garlic potatoes. Wine was good too. Wait staff was so sweet, really cute little place. I highly recommend! Has wifi, doesn't take American express, but definitely deserves your business. Nice relaxing music and pleasant atmosphere. read more
12 years ago
Nice little restaurant with great French food. The restaurant directly across the street is owned by the same people with prices slightly less but is more of a bar/restaurant. Either way, you can check both places and they will advice you where the go depending on your interest. Friendly staff and prices not bad. read more
8 years ago
Stopped in here for lunch and it was excellent. We started with the escargot and it was great - my first time trying these! We had today's special (a fish dish) and the beef bourguignon. Food and service were both wonderful. Highly recommend read more
7 years ago
This was probably one of the top 3 meals we've had ever. The must haves: bone marrow, escargots, rack of lamb, fried goat cheese, beef bourguignon, onion soup, vegetable soup. I could go on. Charming small space. This is the real deal authentic home cooking. DO NOT MISS. They fed our souls!! read more
10 years ago
The beef bourguignon was absolutely amazing! Totally worth the ride/walk. Plus compared to other places, the price is better. read more
8 years ago
We had dinner here on our last night in Paris and couldn't have picked a better restaurant to cap off our trip in France. It's a very small bistro so reservations are recommended. We ordered the escargot and bone marrow for appetizers then the beef bourguignon and the duck breast. I enjoyed everything except the escargot because as much as I tried, I couldn't not get the idea of eating snails out of my head. The sauce they were cooked in was amazing and went well when dipped in the baguette. The bone marrow was so good spread on the toasted baguette with a little sprinkle of salt. The main dishes were stellar even though the beef bourguignon tasted like a French version of beef stew. I love beef stew and found the beef was tender and the vegetables soft. It went so well with the creamy and smooth mashed potatoes. Also, the duck breast was phenomenal and was better than I expected. The roasted potatoes tasted so good when dipped in the peppercorn sauce. It was hard to choose a favorite dish since everything was so good. Unfortunately, we did not have room for desserts but would've loved to have tried one. It is a small restaurant like I mentioned and ran by one person who was constantly busy so please be patient with him while he busses tables, takes orders and serves food. The overall dinner lasted about two hours, but from what I have heard, that is actually normal for the French since they eat at a more leisurely pace compared to Americans who tend to eat a little faster. The food is with the visit and very close to the number 12 metro stop at Abbesses. After dinner, you can take a walk up to see Sacre Coeur, which is not too far off. read more
8 years ago
The owner is extremely friendly, and food is super delicious! Bone marrow is juicy, snails are so interesting and tender! Definitely different than the way Chinese makes them! I like it :) Bourguignon is their signature dish, beef is very tender, not dry at all!!! It's a bit salty for my taste, but perfectly mixed with the non salted mashed potato! High recommended! read more
11 years ago
SEPT 2013. Walking by this little "gastro-pub" we were stopped by the head waiter and in talking to us, he mentioned that the food prepared at "La Cave Gourmande", was fresh from local markets, picked daily, and that the menu was always different depending on what was purchased from the markets that day. This appealed to us greatly. We started with a plate of "foie gras" YUM!, I had the " Carré d'agneaux " or "Lamb Square" Which is in essence three lamb chops still in one piece, encrusted with a bread-crumb / herb / mustard breading, with fresh greens, and little potatoes, fried in duck fat; once again I lack the eloquence to describe the taste of this dish. Needless to say I still dream of it today. My wife had the "Boeuf Bourguignonne". This too was spectacular. Dipping the baguette in the sauce of the Bourguignonne was "orgasmic". The beef was tender, and the mashed potatoes, with fine herbs and garlic were light yet tasteful. Paired with a local, delicate and tart Bordeaux to cleans the pallet between bites. We were in gastronomic heaven. This is what "Paris" should taste like. Prices were very reasonable, 62 euro for all this. 5 Stars for Food, 5 Stars for Service, 5 Stars for Ambiance, and 5+ stars read more
10 years ago
Loved this place, felt like a really authentic French experience, we sat outside on the cobbled Street with a trio of street performer's playing music. I loved that the only guy serving was the owner and he just went 'red or white?' no wine list here and he assumed everyone is ordering wine! We had the snails, beouf bourginon, duck and profiteroles all were yummy! A great break from the tourist ridden spots Would highly recommend read more
We ate here on a trip from Florida in April of 2015. I found this place while searching on Yelp for a high quality restaurant in Montmare that was in walking distance to the Moulin Rouge. The atmosphere and decor was absolutely charming. The service was wonderful and the food was exceptional. My girlfriend had the 23oz ribeye with fries and salad. The steak was cooked to order perfectly. Her son & I had the beef bourguignon. It was served in a cast iron pot with a plate of mashed potatoes. This dish was awesome beyond belief. I was commenting on how good my girlfriends fries were, so our amazing server brought us a plate of fries. For desert we shared the most orgasmic/amazing profiteroles. Overall we had an amazing meal and an incredible time at this charming place. read more
11 years ago
Phenomenal food. Started with bone marrow and the fried goat cheese salad. The salad itself was iceberg (whomp whomp) with these perfect cherry tomatoes. The fried goat cheese was very good. Bones were large shin bones cooked to perfection slathered on crispy baguettes. Yes. Dinner was a cheese plate and beef bourgonion. The blue cheese was too stinky for me but everything else was on point. The beef was a tad salty but still good with these garlic butter mashed potatoes. Those alone were magical. These dishes with 4 glasses of wine were 92 bucks. Not bad but a bit more than I planned on spending. Not their fault I didn't look at price when we sat down. Service was eh, but it was the fete de la musique and there were two bands on the street. Can't hold it against them that they drew a crowd they weren't ready for! I would go back again and again! read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I took a break from sightseeing today - while the others in my party went to the Louvre to see various works of art, I tried out a new place called, La Cave Gourmand, which features its own works of art - except you can eat these. I enjoyed some decadent escargots and boeuf bourguignon, with vin de maison rouge, while I read a good book. They were both excellent, and the service was great, too. The escargots were some of the best I've ever had, and the boeuf bourguignon was delicious. Ahhh, la vie est belle read more
9 years ago
(English-Spanish) This is pretty much a steak house. They serve beef and duck. Along with other French delicacies like snails and frog legs. Price range between $16-$26 USD. Really good friendly service! I recommend this place for dinner rather than lunch because they are pretty heavy-filling meals. Esto es prácticamente una carniceria. Sirven carne de res y pato. Junto con otros manjares franceses como caracoles y ancas de ranas. Precios entre $16-$26 USD. ¡Muy buen servicio amable! Recomiendo este lugar para la cena y no almuerzo porque son comidas de relleno muy pesado. read more
8 years ago
My family of 4 dined here on our last night in Paris. If it had been our first night, I would probably have given it five stars easily, but coming after some great Yelp 4.5* restaurants (Les Antiquaires, La Portager), I just could not give it the same ratings as the other 2 restaurants. This is a small restaurant that seats about 25 persons so come early for dinner (like most Americans or Asians) or get a reservation if you're eating at a more Parisian dinner time (8 or 9pm). The server spoke good English and actually went out of his way to make certain recommendations (bone marrow, beef bourguignon) for non-French cuisine eaters, which was nice. We ordered the following: bone marrow, escargots, lamb racks, beef bourguignon and duck breast. The bone marrow was a large portion and had a lovely mouth-filling flavor. Very unique and not served frequently in Paris I think. The escargots was nicely flavored but not particularly unique. The lamb rack was a good sized portion and was nice. The duck breast was well grilled (although a little tough) and the sauce was very good and flavorful. The beef bourguignon had a nice hearty flavor, perfect for a cold winter's night. Not so commonly found in Parisian bistros and restaurants also. Finally, for potato lovers, The fried potatoes and mashed potatoes were, I think, the best that we had during our entire Paris culinary adventure. We decided to skip dessert because there was no creme brulee or any other particularly exciting dessert. The bill came up to slightly less than 100 euros for 2 appetizers and 3 entrees and no drinks and we had tap water so it was fairly reasonable. We paid cash as the CC machine was down. So if bone marrow or beef bourguignon is your thing, then this restaurant is a must. Otherwise I would suggest eating at La Portager instead if you are at Monmartre for better food at lower prices. read more
9 years ago
Picked this place primarily because of the fine ranking and it's location near Sacre Caeur. We went there for dinner and came into a quite small restaurant. We were seated at a table and asked if we wanted an aperitif. We turned it down since the kids were hungry. For a starter we shared 12 snails. They were served quite fast, very hot and had a nice taste together with a little fresh baguette. For main course we had both rib steak, lamb rack and boeuf bourgignon. All plates were gigantic and with rustic supplement of veggies and potatoes in different styles. The taste was great with each very intense flavour. For dessert we had even more gigantic profiterolles with vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate. They tasted fantastic but we could probably have shared one plate :-) The server was busy and it seems the restaurant was connected to the one on the other side of the street. They ran in and out every 3 minutes. The bill included a generous tip automatically. And ended at arounf€180 in total for 4. read more
8 years ago
Although the wait staff was friendly, the food was came out incredibly slow. We were tired and hungry after a long day and my steak came out raw. Yes, raw. They did re-fire it but it wasn't a great cut of meat and by the time it came out, I was annoyed and over it. read more
7 years ago
The service was very friendly, but got extremely slow as the restaurant filled (we got there early, around 7pm, when only one table was taken). The food quite as great as the hype here on Yelp suggests - or perhaps as a European I expect more from my beloved French cuisine? Due to the hype, we both ordered the bœuf bouguignon, which was okay, but nothing extraordinary. Although the meat was tender, the sauce was a little on the salty side. I asked for the recommended wine with the dish, and got an okay wine (no description, but my tastebuds tell me it was probably a merlot). It seems the restaurant, which is in my view still in the middle of the touristy area of Montmartre, mostly caters to American tourists now - we were one of two tables of European guests, and all the other guests that came in before and after us were Americans. The portion sizes were enormous, so we could have easily shared a portion of bœuf bourguignon. I dined with my very hungry pre-teen, and he left more than half of his beef and fries. Halfway through the meal, my mashed potatoes were cold because the plate was not pre-heated. We also had dessert: traditional French apple pie in a VERY buttery crust - a bit too buttery for my taste - and ice-cream filled profiterolles. The crust portion of the profiterolles was hard and stale, sadly, and the supposedly warm chocolate sauce had already been poured over the ice-cream filled crusts, so it was cold when it got to the table. Also, the was a LOT of whipped cream on the plate, which I'm not a fan of. I would have asked them to leave it off if I had known. I had also asked for a cup of tea, which never came, so after dessert, we just paid and left. If you're super hungry and you're staying near the restaurant, it's a good place to eat, but I wouldn't make a detour for this. We paid €75 for two main courses, two desserts, one glass of wine and a soft drink. In my view, that's steep compared to other (better) restaurants. I think I'll need to depend on my previous "where do the locals eat?" policy once more... Please, yelp folk. Be a little more discerning! read more
7 years ago
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96 rue des Martyrs
75018 Paris
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Montmartre, 18ème
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