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    La Coupole

    3.5 (317 reviews)
    PriceyBrasseries, Seafood
    Closed 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

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    Loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tony R.

    Paris - Montparnasse area - Recently went for lunch and had a great experience at this landmark restaurant. Huge bowl of delicious mussels with perfectly prepared fries, and the roasted filet of sea bass with saffron risotto were fantastic. Cool, large art deco dining room set the perfect tone. Outside tables available, albeit on a bit busy avenue. Great service. Go.

    Pate en croute!
    Bea D.

    Looking for really good Choux Croûte in Montparnasse, this is the place. The Sauer Kraut, not acidic, served with all of the accoutrements known as "garnis" ! This is probably more pork than anyone person should eat, but it's tradition, you can't fight tradition! lol Assorted sausages, a pork knuckle, all in copious quantities! With nice cold beer, nothing better. The restaurant with its art deco accents, is beautiful, add to it an excellent staff, makes it the perfect place ! Side Note: The pâté en croute, money!

    Escargot
    Oscar Daniel R.

    order the profiteroles with warm chocolate! un service superbe. tout était parfait, du début à la fin.

    Strasbourgeois  sauerkraut
    Conrad B.

    Visited 05/11/2025 Initially, we'd made plans for Le Train Bleu, but apparently there was a strike and LTB was closed until the end of the month. Our hotel concierge recommended La Couple (The Dome) and while not the ambiance of LTB, we did have an enjoyable meal and evening. I thought the Art Deco decor was very cool. Between the 6 of us, I believe 4 had the roasted sea bass fillet (with champagne sauce, creamy risotto, parmesan) which everyone seemed to enjoy. My BIL had the Strasbourgeois sauerkraut, (pork loin, smoked pork belly, white sausage, cumin sausage, knackwurst.) This is a BIG plate of food, which was pretty much gone at the end of the evening. I had the grilled skate. I'd never had this fish before but always wanted to try. They did a masterful job. I will be getting 'skate' again if I see it elsewhere on another menu. Service was prompt and attentive...

    Fancypants X.

    3.5 stars. Art deco-designed La Coupole opened during the Roaring 20s & later was a gathering place for artists & writers. After dinner here, we took a peek into the dance hall downstairs & imagined the glitz & glam of its heyday. We ordered: -- Grand Cru (39,50 €): platter of a dozen oysters, three of each kind. We never found out which oysters were which, as they weren't labeled, nor did our waiter give an explanation. I don't eat oysters but my companions said they're much larger than the varieties in the US. -- Creamy Burrata (14,50 €): quite wilted & unspectacular. -- Onion Soup (10,50 €): we'd had this at a couple other restaurants & this one was mild & forgettable. -- Roasted Sea Bass Fillet (29,50 €): the most outstanding dish of the evening. Delicate basil white butter sauce. Firm but tasty fish. -- Bourbon Vanilla Crème Brûlée (8,50 €): standard, but even an ordinary crème brûlée in Paris is good. -- Red Fruits Pavlova (12,50 €): I'm a huge fan of the berries & meringue combination. A light ending to a hearty meal. I like the energy in this storied Montparnasse eatery; I'd come back for dessert, but there was nothing exceptional about the savory parts of dinner.

    John M.

    It must have been twenty-five years since we were last at La Coupole in Paris. But at the last minute during a recent visit to France, a cousin suggested meeting there as we were coming back to the nearby Montparnasse train station. Service was efficient and brisk, despite it being packed on a Thursday night. We three ordered entrees. Mine was the signature and rather famous "1927 Lamb Curry". Yes, one may ask the connection, but a century ago, this exotic dish and its presentation was the rage. And it was delicious! My wife had the Magret de Canard with polenta, while our cousin decided upon Tartare de Boeuf. The entrees were accompanied by a really nice organic Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Verquiere. The selections were excellent. We decided upon Profiteroles for desert. The restaurant is not overpriced given the quality and ambiance. For over a century La Coupole has stood as a cavernous but landmark Parisian brasserie and dance hall. While its initial fame came in the roaring 1920's, the restaurant has remained popular with Parisians for both celebrations and late night dinners. The establishment remains a temple to Art Deco architecture and so for us that's an added attraction. But before you leave... Walk around and look; despite the din and bustle you see painted columns and art near the American Bar all of which are a throwback to the interwar era when the literary community and expatriates frequented this place. Notables ranging from Pablo Picasso, Simone de Beauvoir and Edith Piaf to Americans such as Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller and Ava Gardner were regulars. Their spirits are part of the charm too. After this wonderful reacquaintance, it's the beginning of a beautiful friendship!

    seafood
    Emina M.

    AMAZING! From start to finish, it was so good! Had the french onion, creme brûlée, and the main course I had, chicken, was amazing. Everyone at the table enjoyed what they had! The service was good too.

    Madagascar prawns
    C. M.

    Deliciously fresh and simple presentation of superb seafood. La Coupole still has the integrity of first rate food after all these years. The dining room has the warm vibe of happy people enjoying the evening. Little fuss, lots of old pros at work.

    Jack S.

    Awesome ambience and excellent service. Reasonably priced for the atmosphere and food. French Onion Soup was superb. Also Foie Gras was perfect. Recommend Tigre Bock IPA!

    Digestif
    Dominique P.

    Excellent repas. Rien à redire. Beau décor, service professionnel... un classique parisien à visiter!

    Seabass tartare
    Sandy J.

    A famous seafood French restaurant that is almost 100 years old. They are known for their seafood tower which I think anything raw, this restaurant does well. However, I thought their hot options were kind of weak. Thus, would recommend sticking to ordering their raw options like the seafood towers, tartare, or other things. It's crowded and busy- worth going to but I'm not sure if the food is as worth the hype. I was a little disappointed that when we found a staple in our crab leg the facility kind of waived it off and didn't do much to compensate for the find, but no harm done. We ordered the Royal tower (about 86 pounds). This was worth ordering. Presents well and each sea food was clean, sweet, and fresh. Some of the freshest seafood you can find around. It had sweet oysters, giant prawn, small cockles, clams, crabs, lobsters, and tiny shrimp that no one really knew how to eat but we somehow did. We found a staple in a lobster/crab part. Was not too thrilled that after addressing this with the waiter they kind of just waived it off. this could have been potentially fatal had someone swallowed this. The sea bass tartare was worth getting- a fresh and clean dish. We had some hot dishes too and this is where it kind of fell apart. Whole lobster ravioli- there was like no ravioli. A half lobster tail thrown on top of overcooked flat pasta sheets with maybe a hint of some kind of stuffing. this dish just looked like it was made as an after thought or rather forgotten on the hot top and then it became mushy. Ordered a dish of hot veggies just to get some greens in- it was a forgettable dish. to where I can't find it on the menu and don't remember what it was. The place is very busy- we had to wave down our waiter multiple times. If you left halfway without paying or left when seated but then couldn't get their attending to start with water, they probably wouldn't even realize it. You pay online which no one made clear to us except for the little placards on your table hidden behind your plates saying this so we wasted half an hour waiting to flag waiter down/ask how to pay. Overall, an ok place. Had high hopes but this was considered average to me. Wouldn't make this a top priority to go in the future.

    Avoid as much as you can
    Ngc N.

    Is it common to encounter racism in Paris? La Coupole is one example. If you are Asian, I strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant due to their discriminatory treatment. I made a reservation for 10:00 PM last Sunday, excited to try French cuisine. We arrived at 9:30 PM but were completely ignored while other guests were seated. I thought it might be because we arrived early, so we waited until 10:00 PM, yet still received no attention. After waiting until 10:20 PM, one of the servers finally approached but prioritized taking orders from two ladies behind us. I stood up to seek help, and she eventually noticed when I went straight to the reception. She seated my husband and me, along with the other two ladies, at a table in the middle, but the servers continued to ignore us while serving the tables beside us. When I inquired about this, they claimed they were too busy. After I complained to the manager, they offered us a table, but who wants to eat there after being treated like that? Why were they too busy for us but not for others? The service we received was unacceptable and felt distinctly discriminatory. It was clear they didn't care about us as Asian customers. If you want to enjoy your time in Paris, I suggest staying away from this restaurant to avoid a negative experience.

    Two types of glacé
    Kate M.

    Delightful art deco atmosphere with delicious food and friendly service. We sat outside on a beautiful evening, and enjoyed the French onion soup as a starter. I have never had French onion soup with such flavor in the broth. The salmon steak with saffron butter sauce and peas was a new combination of flavors for me, and one I recommend. The glacé dates to the 1600s so we couldn't possibly say no!

    Cool Art Deco Brasserie!

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    13 years ago

    excellent seafood plates, a bit overexpensive though

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    12 years ago

    Terrific lunch spot. The Sole, Pomme Frites, and Burrata salad were all stand-outs.

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    La Grande Épicerie de Paris - Wine Department

    La Grande Épicerie de Paris

    4.4(315 reviews)
    1.0 km7ème
    €€€€

    Multi-level supermarket, department store, gift shop, liquor store, winery shop, bakery, cafe, meat…read moreshop, cheese shop, and duty-free shop for EVERYTHING French!! Clean, organized, chic, and very chill vibe. Totally overwhelmed by what is available, and it makes you think you should rent an apartment in Paris, shop here for cooking meals back at home, and not visit restaurants. Name it, they have it! Fruits, veggies, pastas, foie gras, rigglits, duck confit, meats, cheeses, confectioneries, canned goods, breads, wines, spirits, cookies, butter, creams, and the list goes on and on! Name an item, and there were at least 20 variations or varieties of that item! Brought back a suitcase of stuff! Was shopping for over 4 hours! Had coffee and lunch with wine while shopping. The experience was reminiscent of shopping at the huge Macy's department store on 5th Avenue in New York City, thanks to the dining options available while shopping. Must visit before departing the country.

    Shall I compare thee to a California's Erewhon?…read more Y'all know I can be wowed by a fabulous grocery store. This one is surely opulent, but crowded out the wazoo. The North American section made me giggle. I grabbed some fancy French mustards and cookies to bring home for friends and family. Unsure if any locals actually come here or if it's ALL tourists. The layout was extremely confusing to me. Now, I'm sure there are some simply fantastic elements to this store that evaded me due to the sea of people inside. But, I think Erewhon had more going for it. Artistic, clean, bountiful displays of produce. More organization, better lighting, etc. I felt like I could actually see the products at Erewhon, whereas here I was fighting with a lot of noise.

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    Deli Department

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    Fromage Cheese Department-you can smell the cheese

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    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(566 reviews)
    1.7 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
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    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 German girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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    Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

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    La Coupole - brasseries - Updated September 2026

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