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We searched for a place close to our hotel for dinner and came up with La Citrouille. It was busy when we arrived but there was room for us. They offer both a standard menu and a fixed price menu for a 3 course meal, for under 20 euros. That seemed low, and while we were happy with the cost, we decided the quality of the food was also low. The three adults all got the same thing, Browned Onion Soup and Beef Bourguignon. Those are two items I wanted to be sure to have while in Paris. The soup lacked a rich broth, neither salty nor sweet, I will describe it as watery. Certainly edible, the cheese was nice and stringy. After too long of a wait, the beef bourguignon arrived. I thought it was better than the soup but still lacked some flavor. The potatoes and carrots were well cooked and the beef fairly tender. The gravy was thin. Since our visit I've had much better elsewhere. For dessert I had the Crème Brulee, and that was excellent. My granddaughter ordered a well done burger that came out well done on the outside and too rare on the inside, so she just ate around the edges. The meal did run long, us Americans are always in a hurry they say, but we were successful in speeding things up at the end by getting dessert and the bill at about the same time.
This place is a hidden gem. I have been here three times and all three times the food was excellent. I especially like the foie gras and the duck confit. The service has always been spectacular. I also like the set price menu. There is a place a few doors down that offers the same sort of deal. I ate there once. It's not near as good in food or service. I can't wait to go back.
Definitely tourist trap. Owner was very rude. Attitude for no reason €19 for three course. Food tasted straight out from frozen bag food. Took him 20 mins to take our order purposely for no reason. . same thing happen to another table and the left and he got so maddddd. Escargot - stale taste, tasted like baking soda Foie grass is literally from a can. Preserved Duck confit - the meat is not fresh and the meat were very dry and dark . Steak arrived were half cooked and half raw. Me and another table customer had to send it back to recook. And when they gave me back my steak I realized the steak they had it cut it half in between . So from a steak they send me back a flat iron steak . i was speechless The side dish comes with frozen green beans and fries . I should of read the comment before I made the choice to come here . Warning : please just go somewhere else. If you eat here you will regret it.
My wife and I ate there while in Paris in September 2023. My wife ordered her favorite escargot as an appetizer, and she loved it. My mussels were tasty as well. I ordered the steak frites and my wife ordered the special. Both of us loved the atmosphere and the service. We would absolutely come back if we were in Paris again.
I was so happy to have found La Citrouille and their amazing pre fixe menu. What a deal and delicious! I got the French onion soup which had more cheese than was reasonable -- it's a meal in itself IMO. Then the beef bourguignon for the main -- tender and flavorful as expected. Ended with creme brûlée which really did top off the meal fabulously -- so creamy and right vanilla and sugar flavor. My 12 yo daughter had just a main and chose the salmon. She devoured it. Said the rice was not great but the French green beans were. I chose a white Chardonnay recommended by the host and it was perfect. Loved finding this restaurant just off the main chaos of Saint Germain!
Enjoyed this small, noisy and friendly side street restaurant. Crowded with a mix for tourists but mostly local diners. We enjoy a bottle of red house wine as we enjoyed our French onion soup, salmon and beef stew entrees topped off with cream boules. While not quite our favorite so far in Paris it certainly filled us up and was a great experience!
Avoid. Disappointing food & service. arrived at 12:29, our dishes were only served at 13:10. The "a la carte" foie gras at 15E is exactly the same as the one included in the 19E menu. Both are low-end, not worth it. Had the frog legs, they were the saddest frog legs I have seen in a while. BLAND, no taste at all. I'm still hungry. We also had the 22E foie gras burger which had no visible foie gras / no taste of it either. The meat used for the Boeuf bourguignon was fatty & chewy. My advice: try another place.
We ate here twice during our stay in Paris. Not only were the workers super friendly, but they took the time to describe how each one of their more popular dishes was prepared. We opted for the pre-fix menu which is appetizer, entree and dessert for 19€ On one occasion I ordered escargot as my appetizer and I thought they were truly delicious. It arrived steaming hot, and the smell of that garlic butter was the best way to get the meal started in my opinion. My personal favorite entree here was the beef burgundy dish. It was just so perfectly executed from the incredibly tender and flavorful taste, to its charming presentation. On the other visit I had the steak frites, and the only complaint I have about that was that the steak was too chewy. The pomme frites however were probably some of the best French fries I've ever had. So, get the créeme brûlée for dessert here, they do a really good job of that. I ordered a cheese and fruit plate once it just didn't wow me. My mom one ocasión ordered the créeme caramel and she also thought the créeme brûlée was better. Apparently there is tiramisu as a dessert option as well but nobody in our party opted for it. Their house wines are ok, they start at 5€ a glass. So if I were to take away anything from our experience here it's that the food was great, and so was the service.
Was passing by and decided to stop in for lunch. Very charming! I had the formule midi, with the French onion soup and the chicken dish. The service was great, and the place itself felt very authentic.
We stopped here for a late dinner (by our standards) on a Friday night. The place was packed and we got the last small table for two. The place was lively and loud, a real festive atmosphere that the waiters and waitresses play up to the max to give it a real French feel. We opted for a 3 course price fix menu for 18.5 Euro, drinks not included. Our food was outstanding. I started with smoked salmon on toast. The salmon was excellent quality. The wife got foie gras (duck liver) and liked it a lot. Good start to the meal. For the main course I got beef stew and it was phenomenal. The best stew I ever had by far. There are no words to describe how delicious it was. The wife got lamb chops and said they were the best she ever had. She secretly chewed on the bones to get every last bit of flavor. For dessert, I got fresh fruit and the wife got some kind of whipped egg that was as light as air. The service was good by French standards, and we were out in 1.5 hours. I would like to address the previous comment by a Yelper to avoid this place because it is a "tourist trap." I have three things to say. 1. We've been in Paris a week now and I've noticed that all of Paris is a tourist trap, but that doesn't mean you should not come here. 2. The only issue for this restaurant (or any other) is whether the food and service are good. If so, who cares whether there are tourists or not? 3. Iconic sights such as Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, and Louvre are also "tourist traps" but that does not mean a person should not visit. If your only concern is to avoid tourists, then Paris is not the city for you. There are tourists from dozens of countries and you will hear many different languages on the street every day. It is what gives Paris that special feel.
Great location in between Saint-Germaine and the Louvre. The staff was very friendly. I ordered a Niçoise salad and a glass of Rosé for lunch. Only 1 choice of Rosé by the glass on the menu. The salad was fresh and I really liked the vinaigrette. It could have used a little more seasoning in all. Lunch was reasonably priced, less than 20€ in total.
Excellent service! I love the main guy who works inside (maybe the owner not sure?) he has a great sense of humor and speaks perfect English! The fondue was super good and reasonably priced. I also loved the relaxed atmosphere and how cozy it was inside. There's also a super cute cat that hangs out inside named Allison! She'll come sit with you and she's super friendly. Overall, would definitely come again.
This is a family owned business, located on a narrow, quaint street, that serves traditional French dishes. The patriarch takes the orders, serves the beverages, and makes sure the customers are happy. We arrived early (6:30) but just in time, as all the tables filled shortly after. We ordered a red wine, as we knew we'd have Fois Gras, lamb and beef. We had a delightful evening in the company of strangers in this cozy restaurant, eating tasty food. read more
2 months ago
This is a small casual friendly family restaurant. We ate here because they had a giant tv showing the World Cup soccer game. Their prices were very reasonable and they offered many typical French dishes. They don't have AC because the restaurant is an open air style. read more
We searched for a place close to our hotel for dinner and came up with La Citrouille. It was busy when we arrived but there was room for us. They offer both a standard menu and a fixed price menu for a 3 course meal, for under 20 euros. That seemed low, and while we were happy with the cost, we decided the quality of the food was also low. The three adults all got the same thing, Browned Onion Soup and Beef Bourguignon. Those are two items I wanted to be sure to have while in Paris. The soup lacked a rich broth, neither salty nor sweet, I will describe it as watery. Certainly edible, the cheese was nice and stringy. After too long of a wait, the beef bourguignon arrived. I thought it was better than the soup but still lacked some flavor. The potatoes and carrots were well cooked and the beef fairly tender. The gravy was thin. Since our visit I've had much better elsewhere. For dessert I had the Crème Brulee, and that was excellent. My granddaughter ordered a well done burger that came out well done on the outside and too rare on the inside, so she just ate around the edges. The meal did run long, us Americans are always in a hurry they say, but we were successful in speeding things up at the end by getting dessert and the bill at about the same time. read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
This place is a hidden gem. I have been here three times and all three times the food was excellent. I especially like the foie gras and the duck confit. The service has always been spectacular. I also like the set price menu. There is a place a few doors down that offers the same sort of deal. I ate there once. It's not near as good in food or service. I can't wait to go back. read more
3 years ago
Definitely tourist trap. Owner was very rude. Attitude for no reason €19 for three course. Food tasted straight out from frozen bag food. Took him 20 mins to take our order purposely for no reason. . same thing happen to another table and the left and he got so maddddd. Escargot - stale taste, tasted like baking soda Foie grass is literally from a can. Preserved Duck confit - the meat is not fresh and the meat were very dry and dark . Steak arrived were half cooked and half raw. Me and another table customer had to send it back to recook. And when they gave me back my steak I realized the steak they had it cut it half in between . So from a steak they send me back a flat iron steak . i was speechless The side dish comes with frozen green beans and fries . I should of read the comment before I made the choice to come here . Warning : please just go somewhere else. If you eat here you will regret it. read more
1 year ago
My wife and I ate there while in Paris in September 2023. My wife ordered her favorite escargot as an appetizer, and she loved it. My mussels were tasty as well. I ordered the steak frites and my wife ordered the special. Both of us loved the atmosphere and the service. We would absolutely come back if we were in Paris again. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I was so happy to have found La Citrouille and their amazing pre fixe menu. What a deal and delicious! I got the French onion soup which had more cheese than was reasonable -- it's a meal in itself IMO. Then the beef bourguignon for the main -- tender and flavorful as expected. Ended with creme brûlée which really did top off the meal fabulously -- so creamy and right vanilla and sugar flavor. My 12 yo daughter had just a main and chose the salmon. She devoured it. Said the rice was not great but the French green beans were. I chose a white Chardonnay recommended by the host and it was perfect. Loved finding this restaurant just off the main chaos of Saint Germain! read more
4 years ago
Enjoyed this small, noisy and friendly side street restaurant. Crowded with a mix for tourists but mostly local diners. We enjoy a bottle of red house wine as we enjoyed our French onion soup, salmon and beef stew entrees topped off with cream boules. While not quite our favorite so far in Paris it certainly filled us up and was a great experience! read more
3 years ago
Avoid. Disappointing food & service. arrived at 12:29, our dishes were only served at 13:10. The "a la carte" foie gras at 15E is exactly the same as the one included in the 19E menu. Both are low-end, not worth it. Had the frog legs, they were the saddest frog legs I have seen in a while. BLAND, no taste at all. I'm still hungry. We also had the 22E foie gras burger which had no visible foie gras / no taste of it either. The meat used for the Boeuf bourguignon was fatty & chewy. My advice: try another place. read more
4 years ago
We ate here twice during our stay in Paris. Not only were the workers super friendly, but they took the time to describe how each one of their more popular dishes was prepared. We opted for the pre-fix menu which is appetizer, entree and dessert for 19€ On one occasion I ordered escargot as my appetizer and I thought they were truly delicious. It arrived steaming hot, and the smell of that garlic butter was the best way to get the meal started in my opinion. My personal favorite entree here was the beef burgundy dish. It was just so perfectly executed from the incredibly tender and flavorful taste, to its charming presentation. On the other visit I had the steak frites, and the only complaint I have about that was that the steak was too chewy. The pomme frites however were probably some of the best French fries I've ever had. So, get the créeme brûlée for dessert here, they do a really good job of that. I ordered a cheese and fruit plate once it just didn't wow me. My mom one ocasión ordered the créeme caramel and she also thought the créeme brûlée was better. Apparently there is tiramisu as a dessert option as well but nobody in our party opted for it. Their house wines are ok, they start at 5€ a glass. So if I were to take away anything from our experience here it's that the food was great, and so was the service. read more
4 years ago
Was passing by and decided to stop in for lunch. Very charming! I had the formule midi, with the French onion soup and the chicken dish. The service was great, and the place itself felt very authentic. read more
4 years ago
12 years ago
We stopped here for a late dinner (by our standards) on a Friday night. The place was packed and we got the last small table for two. The place was lively and loud, a real festive atmosphere that the waiters and waitresses play up to the max to give it a real French feel. We opted for a 3 course price fix menu for 18.5 Euro, drinks not included. Our food was outstanding. I started with smoked salmon on toast. The salmon was excellent quality. The wife got foie gras (duck liver) and liked it a lot. Good start to the meal. For the main course I got beef stew and it was phenomenal. The best stew I ever had by far. There are no words to describe how delicious it was. The wife got lamb chops and said they were the best she ever had. She secretly chewed on the bones to get every last bit of flavor. For dessert, I got fresh fruit and the wife got some kind of whipped egg that was as light as air. The service was good by French standards, and we were out in 1.5 hours. I would like to address the previous comment by a Yelper to avoid this place because it is a "tourist trap." I have three things to say. 1. We've been in Paris a week now and I've noticed that all of Paris is a tourist trap, but that doesn't mean you should not come here. 2. The only issue for this restaurant (or any other) is whether the food and service are good. If so, who cares whether there are tourists or not? 3. Iconic sights such as Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, and Louvre are also "tourist traps" but that does not mean a person should not visit. If your only concern is to avoid tourists, then Paris is not the city for you. There are tourists from dozens of countries and you will hear many different languages on the street every day. It is what gives Paris that special feel. read more
2 years ago
Great location in between Saint-Germaine and the Louvre. The staff was very friendly. I ordered a Niçoise salad and a glass of Rosé for lunch. Only 1 choice of Rosé by the glass on the menu. The salad was fresh and I really liked the vinaigrette. It could have used a little more seasoning in all. Lunch was reasonably priced, less than 20€ in total. read more
Excellent service! I love the main guy who works inside (maybe the owner not sure?) he has a great sense of humor and speaks perfect English! The fondue was super good and reasonably priced. I also loved the relaxed atmosphere and how cozy it was inside. There's also a super cute cat that hangs out inside named Allison! She'll come sit with you and she's super friendly. Overall, would definitely come again. read more
3 years ago
Pretty scary being the first customers at 8:30, but it filled up by10:30. Great friendly service. We were going light after a robust lunch, so I had soupe de poisson, light yet rich, loved it, two others had the same: foie gras and green salad. They ate it all. Will come back. A tip, if it is hot outside, sit under one of the ceiling fans (2). Very affordable wine list. read more
3 years ago
13 years ago
Do not eat here. Me mange pas ici. Total tourist trap. The definition of a tourist trap. The worst of all tourist traps. The menu was different (and at least three euro more) for their non-French guests. The food was bland and made with the poorest ingredients. French food in America far exceeds the quality of this food. The waiters served their awful table wine with a fake smile plastered on their faces. The decor is cheesy and strange. I hate to break it to you, Paris, but there is a whole new type of tourists that is flooding your lovely city - Americans with good taste, Americans who have traveled the world and sampled amazing cuisine at reasonable prices. Americans who wish they had picked up a baguette and cheese at the market rather than Eat here. I may not be an expert in French food, after all I managed to end up here, but I was born in France and though I grew up in America I ate amazing food, including French food, throughout my life. read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
I have eaten here many times in the last 7 or so years. The onion soup is great, but I always love the salmon with rice and green beans as a main. And the best finish is creme brûlée . MAGNIFICENT!!! My friends have never been disappointed with the various meals they have tried from chateaubriand to fish soup to tiramisu . read more
10 years ago
Little restaurant on a side street, adorable interior, sweet staff, lovely sound of the pet birds they have in their entrance. I loved my three course meal - Escargot, Burgundy Beef, and Creme Brûlée. Everything was seasoned perfectly... The escargot had a wonderful garlic oil and beef dish was extremely tender! I will most certainly return on future visits to Paris. read more
12 years ago
10 years ago
Found this place, as it was close to the hotel. For 19,50€ I had a three course feast. The onion soup was delicious. The chateaubriand was "ok" and not the best cut of meat but it came with frites and green beans and was a large portion. The tiramisu for dessert was to die for. Would recommend for a large and decent meal for a value. read more
7 years ago
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10 years ago
Food is decent for the price. Not a place for fancy meal, but great for walking around the neighborhood and stopping by to grab a quick lunch. Atmosphere is cute inside and service is friendly. read more
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9 rue Grégoire de Tours
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