Delicious food, warm atmosphere, extremely courteous host, and reasonable prices…read more I was traveling on business, and it was my first time in France. Not knowing much French, I was nervous venturing out from my Hotel to eat, but I was determined to try some real, local food. As I stepped into the restaurant in the late afternoon, I was immediately greeted by friendly hosts and a warm atmosphere. All my nervousness melted away. Unable to fully communicate my order, "Frank" happily walked me through the menu and made wine suggestions. He spoke great English and is the most friendly guy you will ever meet. The food was so good that I returned again multiple times. I really enjoyed the Escargots de Bourgogne, Foie gras de canard mi-cuit, marmelade du moment, Suprême de volaille, sauce moutarde à l'ancienne, and Tartare de bœuf revisité par le Chef 180g, frites maison. Frank, if you're reading this, thanks again for such a great dining experience!

From the owner: La cuisine authentique de l'Est Parisien Le Petit Magot est une adresse très prisée par les…read morehabitants du quartier, qui ne prêtent guère d'attention à une devanture peu engageante, mais dont l'intérieur recèle un "petit magot" ! Ici, il flotte une atmosphère familiale. Une ambiance renforcée par un décor un peu province désuète. Et pour rester dans la même tonalité, l'établissement propose une cuisine traditionnelle. Quelques plats au hasard : magret de canard, foie gras maison, saumon fumé par le restaurateur lui-même. Le tout agrémenté d'une petit vin de région ne vous déplaira pas.

From the owner: Crêpes et spécialités savoyardes Comme son nom l'indique, ce restaurant au décor provençal avec ses…read moretuiles, poutres et fleurs, propose des crêpes mais également des spécialités savoyardes. Pour ceux ayant un appétit d'ogre , vous pourrez ainsi déguster bien sûr la traditionnelle raclette, les tartiflettes ou bien encore les fondues savoyardes. A découvrir, la spécialité de la maison : la "Raclette à l'herbillette de chèvre". Et pour ceux ayant un appétit plus léger, vous aurez l'embarras du choix entre la variété de crêpes, une quarantaine, que propose l'établissement. Le tout accompagné de vins savoyards

Our dinner at Les Magnolias was an exceptional experience…read more Rather than doing the tasting menu, we opted for the standard dinner, in which every element (and there were a lot) was a statement unto itself. The amuse-bouche of radish on toast was a perfect opening for my own meal experience which had a heavy emphasis on micro greens and vegetables. There was a small flute of pea and lettuce cold soup. The staple 'chemistry-kit'-like sweet potato/white potato was something more than a starchy interlude, but a wonderful smoothie-like beverage that I could eat/drink daily. But the standout of my dinner was the foie gras, which was obviously phenomenal. First, because it's foie gras. Second, because great foie gras dishes can only be found in France. Third, because the presentation was so beautiful, it might have taken twenty minutes to assemble...it was 3 cubes, wrapped in poppy seeds, in the middle of a matrix of micro vegetables of every color in the spectrum, with a mustard-poppy sauce. A sublime dish of 1001 flavors supporting the perfect counterpoint of toasty seeds with creamy fat. I chose the lamb as a main course and it was paired with a single carrot. While perfect, I could have used a second piece, since in a dinner situation like this, my gluttony overcomes all reason. A dijon stuffed cookie followed, which was so simple and brilliant, my understanding of mustard was upended. The front end was very spicy, but the seeds, upon bursting were purely sweet and were a good complement for my current glass of wine, which was relatively dry. Four pieces of cheese followed and then dessert was the chocolate (pictured). What set this multipart chocolate celebration apart was the basil and vanilla gelato (under the middle cookie), which completed the garden-centric theme of the meal as a whole. I've been to a number of Michelin one-stars in the U.S., but nothing compared to the understated perfection of this meal. My next trip to Fontenay Sous Bois will absolutely include another visit.

From the owner: Rareté culinaire dans un style créatif et original, Les Magnolias s'impose comme une adresse de…read moreréférence dans l'Est Parisien. Le cadre à la décoration classique et soignée cache une cuisine innovante imaginée par le chef Pierre Henri Morel. Le restaurant "Les Magnolias" vous offre d'explorer un continent trop souvent oublié : celui de vos émotions et de vos sens. Vous trouverez vite votre place, autour d'une grande table ou en tête à tête. Gardez les papilles en éveil, l'œil et l'oreille aux aguets et profitez du voyage...