We had really good service here and even though we came 30 minutes before kitchen closing, they…read moreaccommodated us and allowed us to order more after. The ambience was pretty cool. They played old school rock 'n' roll and the waiter was on point and just providing us hospitality. I ordered steak and fries, and it was their special of the day I had asked for a medium, but I think it was a little bit too rare, but other than that, it was really good. My wife enjoyed her penne pasta as well. I wasn't too big of a fan on the dessert they recommended which was like a fried banana and melted chocolate lol. I appreciate them for staying late and allowing us to dine in.

So good we went 2x in a row! The food here is delicious and well priced, plus the portions are…read moregenerous. And, the staff is super friendly! The first day, my parents got the steak and I got the duck. On the second day, they got the chicken with mashed potatoes and I got the duck again. I would come back every day here if I could. Merci beaucoup Cafe de l'Empire! Este lugar está excelente. Mis papás y yo fuimos dos días de tan bueno que está. Los precios están buenos y sirven mucha comida. Además, todos los trabajadores son súper lindos. Muchas gracias, Café de l'Empire!

Fabulous brassiere! The Foie gras was so creamy and true to…read moreform. The escargot was good not outrageous. Those that had the veal steak were very pleased with it flavor and tenderness. My duck was ok, not hot enough because t still with good flavor The Pinot noir was fantastic and reasonably price This is a true Parisian brassiere that hosts locals and tourists.

Very nice and elegant ambiance…read more The service was superb. The waiter took his time, went over the menu and specialties, and paired out meals with wine. He was fabulous! I was not impressed with the food. It has very good presentation but it was bland. It lacked significant flavor. Everything we ordered was lacking. I would not recommend. If you are looking for excellent cuisine check out La Fontaine de Mars. It's amazing. The flavor at robust and authentic!

This is a fabulous bistro, traditional With incredible food,…read moreservice, decor, hours. We will return to Paris to the same hotel to eat here again!

We ate here twice during our trip to Paris. It was always pretty busy but they got us in without…read morereservations after a short wait. The first go, we had oysters, shrimp, langoustine (like baby lobster), escargot, dauphin gratin potatoes and the best sautéed green beans I've ever had. Menu is sizeable so we ordered very different things the second time. My friend had the brown crab, which was a lot of work. She was determined to get every last bite and cut her finger on the sharp shell. The server helped us with first aid supplies and she was as good as new. I'd been wanting to try pigs feet (de pied de cochon) and this was a minced version with lentils. Fantastic!! It went well with the salade frisée aux lardons. I've had the latter at home and abroad, and this was a great example. The lettuce was fresh and absorbed the dressing well but not too much. The restaurant is stunning but be prepared to sit shoulder to shoulder. We got lucky the second night and got a seat by the window without other diners so close. Hope to return someday!

I wanted to love this place! It was recommended by a French…read morelocal, saying it was the perfect mix of touristy area with true delectable French cuisine! We went in for French onion soup & got a side of fries. The soup was SO salty it was almost inedible. The restaurant was not super busy - we booked a reservation in case but luckily we're eating during off time for dinner, yet service was still super slow. I think it took almost 1.5/2 hours to order soup, fries & pay the bill. Overall fine, would recommend trying something else food wise but it's a cute building / area!

This place is absolutely adorable. We were seated upstairs in a quaint, quiet corner that felt…read moreintimate and relaxed--perfect for a cozy meal. The short ribs were the standout: fall-off-the-bone tender with a rich, hearty sauce that really delivered. The charcuterie meat plate was solid but not especially memorable, and the escargot was fine as well. The pasta, however, was wonderfully rich and comforting--exactly what you want from a dish like that. Service was excellent from start to finish--attentive, warm, and well-paced. Definitely recommend making reservations for all restaurants here, as it seems to fill up quickly.

When in Paris you eat like the Parisians. It is typical and traditional. You will find many…read morerestaurants to stop into and order what you need before you go. It might be cocktails in one place. Dinner in another. And then a coffee and dessert in another after that. This is the way they have been doing it for you. I have done this too after visiting Paris for over 40 years. The food, the people, the way to eat is here. So, visiting Flottes was part of this. It was a convenient restaurant near the place I was staying and just a few blocks down the Rue de Rivoli not far from the Louvre. It was ideal for a dinner when you were ready. When we went in this evening the maitre d' knew who we were and had a table ready for the four of us. It was in the back, and being in Paris the rooms where small and crowded. Very typical. Receiving our menus we asked for water (which you need to do) and a wine list. Given that, we selected what we might want to have with dinner based on what we might order for the main course. Taking care of the appetizer and main entree, the bread was brought to the table and we stated to talk. This, again, is typical. You talk to each other. You talk to people in the table next to you. Welcome to Paris. First to arrive was the appetizers. Being in France we typically try the Escargots. The small snails that are cooked and placed in a mixture of butter and garlic and select spices. Being here it is made properly. This is the way to have Escargots. Some places in the US coats this with mushrooms and other items. (Do not go there.) But in Paris it is proper. And once you have the snails you then coat the dish with slices of bread to pick up all the sauce and flavor. This is a true Escargot. Once done, there was more wine as we waited for the entree. Here in Flottes the menu is vast and has a variety to order from. There is French foods, as well as pasta and even hamburgers. It is a variety. For me, I went with something I had not seen for years even in the US. I had to have Steak Tartare. This is about 1 pound of raw beef that is mixed in such a way that it is flavored with spices and herbs and a touch of something to make it pleasant. It is made quickly by the cook prior to being eaten. It is not in for mass production. It is an individual item. In this case, it was perfect. I am grateful for that. It was a special treat. Of course, it came with a side of French Fries and a small salad. A good meal to have. In the end we had desert. For two of us it was the French Profiteroles. But this was different, for instead of being stuffed with cremes it was one large pastry stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate. It was very large and rich with the total flavor of chocolate. I could not finish this. It is a good thing the wine and a double espresso helped me get through this. Overall, Flottes is a good place for dinner. The food is good. The team is perfect. The cooks know what they are doing. And the price is fair being here in the city. It has been around for a long time and the location is convenient. If you are in Paris it is a place to visit and have a good meal. You know what you will get. And it is something to talk about, especially to the people at the next table. Merci.

Our hotel concierge recommended this restaurant and it was a gem. We came on a weeknight around…read more8:30pm and there was no wait. They gave us bread for the table and I loved how the butter was wrapped like a tootsie roll. We ordered the steak au poivre and the scallops with pumpkin. They were both delicious and portions were just right. The sauce on the steak was the best I've ever had. It was so flavorful and peppery. I dipped the fries in the sauce. The sauce was dreamy. For dessert, we had their profiterole. That was also amazing, the chocolate sauce was rich and shiny. Service was great and the wines were had paired nicely. This is a must try in Paris.

Our first dinner in Paris and a great introduction to French dining. We sat on the second floor on…read morea 90-degree day, so it was warm, but that's part of the experience in many older Paris buildings. The décor was exactly what you'd hope for from a classic Paris restaurant--charming, cozy, and very French. I ordered the sea bass and really enjoyed it. Service was friendly, and the meal helped set the tone for a wonderful trip. A memorable first French dining experience in Paris.

Bouillon Racine is a beautiful restaurant with an elegant atmosphere…read more During our visit, there was a heat wave, and unfortunately the restaurant did not have air conditioning, which made the dining experience somewhat uncomfortable. The service was below average. It often felt as though the staff were trying to rush guests through their meals, while at the same time there were significant delays in receiving our wine and cocktails. We believe our primary server may have been in training, so we are somewhat understanding of the situation. However, the other servers appeared disorganized, and for an establishment that positions itself as an upscale dining destination, it was disappointing that staff members were not consistently aware of what we had ordered. Overall, I would rate the experience 7 out of 10. The food was very good--while not exceptional, it helped compensate for the shortcomings in service.k

Our visit to Bistro Saint Dominique was nice, but nothing special. We were hungry after a full day…read moreof sightseeing and ended near the Eiffel Tower. It was raining so we thought we'd just go to one of the restaurants that we'll pass by on our walk to our hotel and stumbled upon this little bistro. They had a good amount of people eating there already and we thought we'd just follow the crowd and checked it out. We were quite starving so we decided to go for something easy and picked off of the meal deal they had going on (I believe it was 3 course meal for 30 euros) and you had a limited amount of items you can choose from. Per usual we were started off with a basket of bread and butter (which was fantastic, literally my favorite thing about every restaurant in France) then proceeded to our starters. I forgot about the names of the dishes but one was a meat mixture with outer breading and the other was a stew with mushrooms and eggs. The mushrooms and eggs tasted okay, nothing remarkable and we ate it with the bread which made it good. As for our main dishes, I got a white pasta while my husband got the salmon dish. The pasta was okay, a little on the drier side and per usual, a bit flavorless. My husband's salmon was also quite flavorless so he was picking off my pasta for a good amount of the dinner. We definitely have different tastebuds as Americans so I just attributed it to that. Overall, my husband and I's favorite were the desserts which were crème brûlée and chocolate pudding. Both were excellent and as I write this, I wish I can have some of the crème brûlée right now! Service was alright, a little on the slower side, but at least water was complementary!

If you can only order one thing from the menu, I highly recommend the duck confit. It was flavorful…read moreand melt in your mouth deliciousnesss. Absolutely divine!

Love this restaurant so much! My sister and I got to eat there twice within a week on a trip to…read moreParis. Reservations are a must. Great service! I had the sea bass with leek fondue - extraordinary! Actually had the same dish both times, it was that amazing! My sister had the duck both times. We started with foie gras for an appetizer and a bottle of Sancerre. I still think about the meal so you know it must be goo It's small inside but cozy! Be prepared to sit close to other people.

The entire experience was phenomenal but I must say that the Beef Burgundy was out of this world…read more It set a high bar for the rest of our trip.