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    La Cigale Récamier

    3.7 (95 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Delicious Vanilla Soufflé with Roasted Pineapple and Caramel Sauce
    Tessa C.

    If you want to know what a real French soufflé should taste like, then please come here. We prefer smaller portions so we shared our soufflés. "nous aimerions partager ce plat." We had the rice soufflé with artichokes and chorizo sauce. The soufflé was light and airy but creamy and full of flavor. The artichokes are not in full pieces but puréed into the soufflé. We also ordered a side of chicken brochettes (yakitori size - be warned) and a side salad. The brochettes were slightly undercooked. The side salad with pine nuts was over dressed with vinagrette and didn't have much flavor or texture. For our sweet soufflé, we ordered the vanilla soufflé with roasted pineapple (a few small pieces on top) and caramel sauce. So good. That went so quickly. Our local friend got the grilled fish special with roasted vegetables. It was a generous portion and the fish looked very fresh. They no longer take reservations. But if you are one to eat an early dinner before 8:30, then you shouldn't have a problem getting a table.

    Foie gras
    James G.

    This was my favorite dinner in Paris! The service was friendly and the soufflés delicious. I was thrilled with my escargot soufflé! Everyone loved their choice of soufflé and we finished with sweet soufflés for dessert. Yum.

    Rebecca A.

    This is my favorite place for soufflé in Paris! We landed in the pm and wanted to grab dessert before they close at 10pm on a Thursday night. We got there at 9:45pm, and were seated right away at the outdoor patio. Service was great. At a little after 10pm, chef came out and hang out with "the regulars", we made eye contact and he came to our table, kissed our hands and gave a a very warm welcome. Beautiful local gem.

    Sue S.

    On our first night in Paris, we went for a stroll around the neighborhood looking for a place to eat. We found La Cigale Recamier a few blocks away. It was actually a bit comical because the restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived around 6:30. We asked if we could be seated, and the woman told us, "I can give you a table, but you have to leave by 8:30." Staring at the totally empty restaurant, I kind of went, "OK...." We were in and out well before the deadline. That weirdness aside, we did have a nice little dinner here and committed death by souffle. We ordered a bottle of pinot noir and the foie gras for an appetizer. The plate came to the table with two thick slices of foie gras and some sliced bread (note we later learned that it is NOT OK to smear your foie gras on the bread... you are supposed to cut a piece and place it on top of your bread). Then my husband ordered the mushroom souffle and I got the classic cheese. Both were excellent accompanied by awesome sauces. They were poofy and high when they hit the table and warm and moist in the middle. For dessert, our waiter basically told us we were getting the Grand Marnier dessert souffle, which came to the table perfectly caramelized and served with the entire bottle of Grand Marnier and a "serve yourself" type of attitude. It was all delicious - though in retrospect, it was a pretty rich dinner. We would go back again!

    M.e. L.

    So glad I found this little gem as it is perfect to pop into after hitting Hermès! Just thinking about the pastry encrusted chicken in a mustard sauce makes my mouth water and the little dessert soufflé was perfect! And where else can you find a place with good food and a display of good books to read! Nice tucked away location, too!

    Denise L.

    3 years ago during my first visit to Paris, my mom read about Le Cigale Récamier in a travel book. And thank the heavens for this book because this was one of the restaurants that made our trip so memorable. This past summer our whole family made sure that we would have time to come back to this restaurant during our trip. I believe that sometime after my first visit in '10, Le Cigale Récamier became Michelin-rated, because now it is! Their foie gras is really good and heavenly. Their eggplant puree appetizer was amazing as well. We ordered a duck entree, a beef entree, and if I remember correctly, another beef entree (prepared differently) as well. Then, we ordered a caramel soufflé and 2 chocolate soufflés. Everything was cooked to perfection. I honestly love this restaurant so much, it is beyond my capability to describe my feelings for this place with words. I feel so nostalgic whenever I think about this restaurant, everything was so lovely and pleasant. :) The staff was quick and understanding. I spoke my "broken French" (my professor said that at the second year university level, our class's proficiency in French was equivalent to that of 6-7 year olds for native speakers). Anyway, I made a reservation in person and when we arrived, I also spoke to them in French. It's pretty apparent that I'm not a native speaker, however, I did not feel put down or anything like that. And throughout dinner, I spoke in English and my whole family sincerely did not feel like preferential treatment was given to French speakers or anything like that. The bottom line is that I return for the excellent food, and unless the staff is offensive, I don't really see a problem in their service. I highly recommend making a reservation beforehand though.

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    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

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    La Cigale Récamier - french - Updated June 2026

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