Best food in the neighborhood! Try their pepper sauce steak - it's to die for. The duck is also…read morevery tasty.

Don't be discouraged by the modest exterior of this cafe. It's a true hidden gem!…read more Home food made from scratch for a very reasonable price. The Magret de canard is delicious! The cook makes the best sauces in Paris imho! The location is perfect - right across from Gare De Lyon train station.

Amazing place and the history is rich! I really enjoyed the…read morefreshness of the food and the beer was great!

As others have said- it's a very understated brasserie that delivers delightful meals, easily…read morelocated across from the west end of the gare de lyon. We were pleasantly surprised by the level of detail in the dishes. Even standard plates likes steak hache' had an extra touch like house made mayonaise and the frites had house made "cocktail sauce"- aka ketchup for Americans. I had the filet in the beer sauce-- amazing. Our server was very attentive- she made sure that my girls (who had never travelled internationally) were comfortable. They were all smiles with the simple glace served at the end ;-)

Feeling exhausted and spent, I just wanted French onion soup and it appeared on the menu,…read morebut...they ran out...or something like that. Reluctantly I went with the croque monsieur, which was average at best. The companion enjoyed her 'Parisienne' salad with ham, emmental, egg, grated carrots, cucumber, tomatoes. 3.4 rounded down.

We had a lovely, light dinner here, starting with a bottle of rosé and the charcuterie board. I had…read morethe croque monsieur and it came with a lightly dressed side salad and frites. It was perfect for an early dinner after traveling the night before and adjusting to the time change. The service was excellent. Our waiter was really friendly and we knew enough French to get by with the menu. There is outdoor seating too.

Part of Paris since the 1940s Chez Paul blends in with the local streets so seamlessly that most…read morewill walk by without notice, but since coming under ownership of the Karrenbauer family in 1998 the space at 13 Rue de Charonne has continued a proud tradition begun by Mr. and Mrs. Paul. Small but comfortable thanks to red leather banquetes, a tiled floor beneath brass ceilings and walls full of art, it is from a paper ledger that reservations are confirmed prior to seating at wood tables that require being slid aside to gain access. A locals sort of place, though the menu does offer English translations, fans of Bistro fare will find all the staples complimented by daily specials while the Wine list runs long yet quite affordable. Well-suited to families, especially on Sundays when so few Parisian Restaurants are open all day, starters come in the form of Escargot or French Onion Soup plus sizable slabs of Foie Gras and the chunky sort of housemade Terrine one rarely encounters outside of France. Far more affordable than tourist favorites, its place in the 11th undoubtedly part of the reason, main plates see Confit Duck done well without any fuss while Pepper Steak and Sweetbreads in reduced Soy are generous in terms of portion and flavor. Not a spot to skip Dessert, all but Ice Cream made on site, Chez Paul's Baba is denser than Ducasse's but no less delicious while the Œufs à la neige and Tarte Tatin are each classics prepared the right way.

Truly obsessed with this hidden gem. We ate here on our first night and decided to come back on our…read morelast night as this was the best food we ate all trip. Everything was cooked to perfection, the service was impeccable, and the restaurant itself had a truly authentic homey feel. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are in Paris.

Good food. Good service and clean facilities. We really enjoyed our breakfast! Near Gara Se Lyonread more

Table ordered lasagna, escargot, and duck confit. American group with a very nice waiter who was…read moresuper helpful. Food was fantastic and would highly recommend. Very nice place as well

From the owner: Restaurant Traditionnel - A deux pas de la gare de Lyon à Paris, venez prendre un moment de détente…read moreau restaurant Le Maximilien. En journée, pour l'apéro et en soirée, c'est le lieu idéal pour manger un morceau entre amis dans une ambiance chaleureuse. Suggestion - Rendez-vous le mercredi au restaurant Le Maximilien pour déguster la fameuse tête de veau du Chef. Ici, pas de doute, vous ne serez pas déçu ! À essayer sans hésiter. Les jeudis et vendredis, c'est couscous midi et soir. Soirées - Tous les matchs (Bein Sport, Canal +,...). 2 salles et 2 écrans

Great food on a quiet street in Paris. Seating inside for maybe a dozen people make a reservation…read morebefore going. I had the tuna tartare served with over a bit of perfectly ripe avocado. Roasted pork cooked sous vide with roasted carrots was absolutely delicious. Beautiful dessert with coconut, mousse, and passionfruit and mango. Everything impeccable.

This is a gem of a little bistrot in Le Marais. Cozy, intimate, and delicious food. We had the most…read morelovely time here. Felt like we were dining in a friend's apartment

Excellent food, vibe and decor. It is our server Jean Paul who made our evening very special and…read morememorable. Very professional, knowledgeable, attentive while being very respectful of our time.

Stopped by for drinks (pina colada and a sunrise) along with escargot at night…read more Drinks a touch watery but good alcohol. Escargots were delicious. Nice vibe. Good for people watching at Gare de Lyon

Hidden Gem with Great Food (But Pack Your Patience!)The Atmosphere: Do not let the location fool…read moreyou. Pulling up to a train station felt a bit weird and had us questioning if we were in the right place. However, the moment you step inside, you are transported. The decor is absolutely beautiful, elegant, and creates a stunning dining environment.The Food: The culinary experience was the absolute highlight of the night. Every single dish was exceptional, perfectly prepared, and packed with flavor. The kitchen team clearly knows what they are doing.The Service & Timing: This is where the experience stumbled. The service was incredibly slow. We spent almost 4 hours at the restaurant for a standard dinner. While the staff was polite, the gaps between courses were just too long.Overall Verdict: Go for the incredible food and gorgeous design, but do not plan any plans for afterward. If you have a full evening to kill and do not mind a very leisurely pace, it is well worth the trek to the station.

I went to Le Train Bleu once before in the fall and I had a great experience over all. My second…read moretime around left me feeling disappointed and sweaty. I was unaware the restaurant has no air conditioning and I was visiting last week during a heat wave. For a fine dining restaurant they really should have more fans in the dining room. They had a small one in the section I was in. I ordered an octopus small plate and a chicken entree. I also got a cocktail that the server recommended to go with the chicken. I never got the entree. When I told one of the servers, they offered to bring it but my friend was done with his entree so we figured we would move on to dessert. So I told them I would pass. Then the server who took my order came over and tried to tell me that I did not order the chicken entree. Not only is that rude, but it's also uncalled for. Why would I make that up? He recommended me a cocktail to go with it! He spoke perfect English so I don't believe anything got lost in translation. Then I ordered dessert because I was treating my friend to dinner for his birthday. We both ordered espressos. They only brought mine. The restaurant is of course beautiful and very instagram-able. But the service was very disappointing, and the expensive food quality does not merit the poor service or the beauty of the restaurant. I would much rather go back to Laperouse in Paris. Worth the money, great service, and the soufflé is incredible.

Amazing food, fantastic service (best I've had in Paris), prices are a bit high €25-30 but you get…read moreway more than you pay for. They do accept credit cards!

I fell in love with this little restaurant in the residential street of Paris. You have amazing…read morechoice of items on the menu: from beef tartare to seared tuna. Rose, creme brûlée, chocolate mousse - stairways to heaven. Highly recommend!