Ok this place is more like a 2.5. To be honest, for the quality of food that we had, it wasn't that…read moreawful. Maybe we expected more for Paris standard, or maybe it was just the restaurant's standard for tourists. Whatever it is, I am not satisfied, esp after reading the amazing reviews this place gets on TripAdvisor. Like the other reviewer mentioned, I am pretty sure this restaurant microwaves the food for customers. We ordered from the set menu (26.5 euro), and my husband added a duck foie gras for an additional 6 euro. The final bill game to about 60 euro. For the entire time that we were there, we kept hearing a buzzing sound. It turns out that, in the background, behind the red curtain , it's not a chef, but a microwave working the magic. There were 3 other tables dining with us, and we kept hearing the microwave buzzing in the background. When the food finally came out, esp the dessert that my husband ordered, some pear pie, it was clearly microwaved where it's hot in the outside but cool-ish in the inside... NOT from the oven. My dark chocolate mousse, while not "bad", it tasted powder-y and waaaay too sweet. Even my husband who's always clueless in the kitchen, heard the buzzing and asked if that was from the microwave... I mean, if this place was on the cheaper end, I'd think this is a nice home made meal; however, because it's priced at a higher range, I expected more. I would compare it to the frozen meal selections that you get from Trader Joe's and nothing super impressive. I'm sad my last meal on my Paris vacation was not as good as I had hoped. I wish I could give it a higher review, but I simply cannot. Yelpers be warned.

How this place doesn't have at least 4.5 stars beats me. The server (I believe his name was…read moreStephan) was excellent. He kept us up on bread, gave excellent wine recommendations, and was plenty patient with our limited French. The food was excellent, true French cuisine that took me out of my American comfort zone and blew my mind. The dining area is quaint and small. If you have a group of more than four it might be tight. It feels like you're eating in their living room! If you're staying in the 2nd arrondissement, or even just passing through, this place should be on the top of your list for at least one dinner!

Quality/Quantity - My wife craved Italian and crepes so I found this place on Google…read more The foods are made to order and the kitchen is on the floor below us, so be patient. My wife got the special fish - She found a picture on their Google page and just pointed to it. The picture had potatoes and she did not get any, so she was sad. Again, it must have been because of the language barrier. But the dish was good. Just enough quantity for a light eater. I got the Milanese Escalope Linguine - Again, just enough for a light eater. The chicken pieces looked like they were fried at different times as they were different colors...? So was this just reheated for me...? It was still good. I also ate all the bread. I was hungry as I had a TERRIBLE "emergency" lunch at Ikea... Yes, Ikea; see other review. Ambiance - Decent size location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bar seating. They even have a kids' area in the back, so it is very family friendly. One clean unisex toilet. Service - Good, friendly, even though they speak limited English which is a sign that this place is authentic. Having problems with my connectivity on my cell phone so I did not have Google translate. I/we were still able to order, including getting my happy hour beer. My only struggle was trying to get an answer if it was only the Blonde Beer for happy hour?!?! After a few tries, I gave up and just got my IPA at the next place, lol. Price - 43 Euros, $50 USD. Reasonably priced, maybe a little expensive for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

3.5 stars rounded up…read more Quality/Quantity - Complimentary Bread - so good, I actually ate it all. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Beef Stew - France's signature item. I was not happy with yesterday's version in Nice so I decided to give it a second chance today in Paris. It was better. The dish came with mashed potatoes that my wife really liked. So now I believe I have tried all of France's signature foods (and wines, lol). My wife got the zucchini soup and an egg mushroom special - She gave her dinner 3 stars. Oh, and to wash it all down, a refreshing happy hour IPA. It was huge, maybe 18-20 oz...? Ambiance - A small local restaurant. Not busy for a Friday evening, or are we early?!?! It was 6pm. Indoor and outdoor seating. One unisex restroom. Service - Good, professional, and welcoming. Price - 37 Euros, $43 USD. Reasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Le Bistrot Romain is well out between friends or friends, when we are happy to find themselves in a…read moregroup, in my view. Prices are not very expensive but this is not a gastro, just a franchisee. So we should not eschew the pleasure offered generous enough space and it is hoped that the service will be OK.

This place had indoor and outdoor seating. We started to eat outside but the pigeon were so bad…read more They stayed on the tables picking at food people were eating. We went inside. I ordered risotto with scallops. It was very good. Creamy good and enough for 2 people to eat. The staff was nice and would love to go back when I am Paris again.

4.5 stars rounded up…read more Quality/Quantity - A fast casual restaurant. Made to order, but done so fast! Complimentary Bread - I could not eat it as we were too full from the generous portions. It was still hot when we got it. Chicken Kabab Dinner Plate - Generous portions and with good flavors. It came with fries and a side salad. Side of Petite Rice - Not the rice we are used to...? See pictures. I believe it is a different type of grain. Still good. And again, with generous portions. See pictures. Complimentary sauces on the side - Two types; see pictures. Tiramisu - Prepackaged; can NOT recommend it. And a small can of coke to wash it down. My wife craved some sugar and caffeine. Ambiance - A small local restaurant. Indoor/outdoor seating. My wife actually wanted outdoor seating today. :) An easy walk from our hotel. Service - 5 stars; welcoming and inviting. Very friendly and checked up on us. Limited English speaking, but that did not affect the experience. Smart to have picture menus! Price - 21 Euro; $24 USD. Reasonably priced for two people. As light eaters, we forced ourselves to finish everything except the bread. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

ABSOLUTELY a wonderful meal, drinks and overall time! My husband and I privatized the place for…read moreour wedding reception just last week and we were not disappointed. We found this gem through extensive research - and Mikael, the owner, helped us tremendously in getting the place and the menu ready. Everything we had, from the roasted peppers, corn, whole roast pig, pork belly ... PERFECTION. I highly recommend this place for great food, delicious cocktails and a great time!

I found out about this restaurant from a a posting on Instagram, I made a reservation in November…read moreand soon after my trip dates changed and I canceled obviously my cancellation they did not go through Is this customary for every restaurant to send a confirmation email 24 hours in advance? I never got that. The next thing I got was a notice that I have been charged €240 for not showing up I called the restaurant several times and emailed asking for reconsideration of the charge and was met with absolute rejection of customer service. I don't know how a restaurant can be so insensitive to a unique situation in order to get $240 worth of revenue they don't even need.

La Condesa We have been dining at La Condesa since 2017,…read morebefore Chef Indra received his Michelin star. The most accurate description of consummate success is not resting on the laurels showered upon you. Yearning for growth and development, once your skills have been acknowledged, is very difficult. Yet, Chef Indra has traveled the world during his success, learning culinary techniques in South America, Asia, and beyond. This last visit to La Condesa in Spring of 2022 was amazing, our meal in two or three star status, if that's an apropos measure of cooking talent. Showmanship is useless if the food doesn't resonate with taste sensations that are mind boggling, but La Condesa now creates a dining experience on par with our meals at Arzak in Bilbao, and AM in Marseille, two of our most transcendent meals. To describe each dish would be unfair to enjoying La Condesa. While there are shrines to cooking majesty in Paris people flock to, a culinary visit is incomplete without dining at La Condesa.

An hidden gem in a quiet street, very close to the Paris financial district of La Défense…read more This cozy little restaurant offers a short but delicious menu of French specialties, all made from the freshest ingredients with always a vegetarian option. I have a very tender slow cooked veal stew with butternut which was so full of flavors and a wonderful, fresh and light pineapple carpaccio with almond cake. Their wine list is affordable and excellent quality. Try the Crozes Hermitage! The restaurant cooks are 2 insurance and human resource veterans, who are living their passion after a hard training at Alain Ducasse school. All good reasons to support their wonderful restaurant!

This is indeed a hidden gem! Saisons - Cuisine du Marché is a delightful restaurant in a nice,…read morequiet neighborhood just on the outskirts of Paris. The food and wine are excellent. This is a classic French restaurant and it is evident that the ingredients are carefully selected for their quality and taste! One thing I loved was how close the kitchen was to the dining experience. It's very cozy and a lovely ambiance. I had the fennel confit as a starter, the veal with roasted potato and vegetables as a main dish and exotic fruit and cream for dessert--And the absolute best wine I've ever tasted. I highly recommended.