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La Palette

3.1 (103 reviews)
ModerateFrench
Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Tomatoes and burrata

DELICIOUS!! Such a great location in the middle of a neighborhood. We sat outside and just took it all in! This is our first meal in Paris, and it did not disappoint!!

Peter S.

EXPENSIVE...!!! (and not worth it). I wanted to come here because I read it was artsy, and a place Simone de Beauvoir used to hang out. I was interested in the nature of it and the history. I had a dish which was literally just a can of sardines with some toasted bread and chives and onions, maybe shallots. It was $23. Plus we had two mocktails that were each almost $11 a piece. This place is way overpriced, and not worth it. I will not return.

Love the plate!
Brandy C.

Great place to hang out with friends! Very local! Their meat plate has great variety and awesome quality. I wish I could stay in Paris longer and visit there again. The paints there are from many famous local artist. Of course they have more great food choice, but meat plate was good enough for 2 people!

Ronald W.

When I lived in Paris I loved this. You can smoke a cigar, have a wine, etc etc. now I'm on an foreign salary - holy crap it's expensive. ;-) Have the meat platter (charcuterie)

Croque Monsieur. Properly constructed on sourdough bread with grieir cheese & ham, but not quite worth the money compared to nearby bistros.
John P.

WARNING: highly disappointing. While preparing to visit Paris for a week, we watched travel videos for recommended bistros from some of our favorite food experts. This location was recommended by Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern. While we love them both, La Palette was highly disappointing. The food is overpriced, nothing special and the service was horrible. Yes, I know we are in Europe, but this was especially bad. Seriously. The water was filled with filth, the waiter was inattentive and again, food was nothing special. We ordered the Croque Monsieur. It is highly recommended here. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. It was 11euro and came with nothing. Around the corner, you can find bistros selling the same dish for less and it comes with fries and salad. Stay away.

Rachelle B.

This place was a surprise for us, one of our favorite meals in Paris. We came here on a rainy afternoon and opted to sit inside near the window versus the covered terrace area that looked very crowded. The decor is very classic Parisian bistro and likely hasn't been updated in decades, which I loved. We weren't super hungry so we shared the duck confit - it was amazing. If you come here order that, you will not be disappointed. We each finished with coffee that was delicious as well. The service was a little dis-interested in us, but we didn't mind. It was nice to get out of the cold rain and enjoy looking out the window in this quaint cafe.

The soup du jour.
Tamara T.

Another great Anthony Bourdain recommendation! We stopped in to enjoy the sights and sounds of Paris and couldn't have been happier with our decision. It is located on the corner of a bustling shopping and arts neighborhood and enjoyed the comings and goings of locals and tourists alike. We had the soup and charcuterie and it was a perfect midday feast. It was delicious, and we took our time to enjoy every bite. If you are looking for French basics, the complexity of the simple, then make time to stop at La Palette. The building is historic and offers quite a bit of tradition, while the food tasted modern and fresh. Our server was amazing, friendly and funny. I'm excited to go back on my next visit to Paris.

Edward G.

We've been to Paris many times and have always been on the hunt for the best Madame in Paris this is one of the best. Seating is a little small but what a great experience

hence the name
Andy S.

An artsy café that Mr. Steves recommended. Stopped here for a hangover espresso. Seemed like a cool place that stands the test of time and tourists alike.

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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

4.5(1.5k reviews)
1.2 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
€€

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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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

Bistro des Augustins

4.4(561 reviews)
0.4 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
€€

I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most…read morecomforting and delicious food that I enjoyed in Paris. On the other hand, it made me realize that my mother was a terrible cook. Bistro des Augustins is a small, cozy venue offering both indoor seating and terrace seating near Pont Neuf. It serves a small number of curated dishes, including a wonderfully traditional Bistro Gratin in a homey ceramic dish served piping hot with a brown crispy cheesy top, herbs, spices and chicken. You can also get it with salmon. My brothers and I only saw my mother use our gas range to light her cigarettes, sanitize needles to remove our splinters, and make s'mores during the summer months when she couldn't muster the energy to take us 'outside camping.' I mean, all she had to do was borrow a cookbook, which I'm sure were readily available from maybe a neighbor or in any local bookstore or the public library. How hard is that? I was the only kid who brought a can of tuna and his own monogrammed can opener to school every day. Every day. And mom convinced me that the tuna holster she got me for my birthday was cool and hip. I was a naive mercury-filled fool, although I did become a very fast runner in junior high school because of the tuna holster. The interior décor of Bistro des Augustins is informal and vintage bistro style - wooden tables, traditional chalkboard menus, and soft lighting - creating a relaxed and comfy ambiance. My eyes have been opened to what's possible. Thank you Bistro des Augustins for expanding my culinary horizons. Five stars.

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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Bistro des Augustins - Assiette de saumon fumé

Assiette de saumon fumé

Bistro des Augustins - Inside

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Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

Chez Janou

4.1(703 reviews)
2.2 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
€€

My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

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Chez Janou - Bar vibe

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Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

Bread with Chocolate Mousse

Chez Janou - Dinner area- inside

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Chez Fernand - Roquefort

Chez Fernand

4.4(296 reviews)
0.2 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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Food is awesome, love their signature beef dish, too bad our stomach is too small, food is very…read moregood, service is good too ~ love this place!

May 2026. Popular with tourists. Charming stone wall interiors that is very lively when fully…read moreoccupied. We sat in the back (not the very back), but the front area looks very cozy --mostly reserved for French speakers, it appeared. We ate here twice in one week. Once on our own, and once with friends visiting Paris the same week as us. Two VERY different experiences. The first experience was lovely, friendly, and absolutely delicious. 4.5 stars. Simple classic French cuisine. We shared the mini raviolis stuffed with mushroom and a foie gras sauce. Wow. And shared their famous beef bourguignon. The tender beef, the sauce! I love the way they plate it too. Delicious. And a bottle of Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil (Loire Valley). The second visit (3 star) was very different from the first visit. Less friendly, borderline rude, took a long while for table service even though it was not busy, rolled their eyes about us sharing and at our wine bottle selection. We didn't feel welcomed. Food remains good, but not outstanding. Roll of the dice on service. I'd say if you're in the area and you don't have to wait it'd be worthwhile, otherwise seek a less touristy spot.

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Chez Fernand - Interior

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Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

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Beef bourguignon

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