This was probably one of the worst meals we've ever had in Paris in all the years we've visited. Understand La Poule au Pot perhaps once used to be a staple, but it is no longer. The best thing we ordered was fries - that's how terrible it was. The whole show for table side steak tartare is nice but the taste was bland. The pate was so dry it was crumbling. Most disappointing was the turbot. He opened the dish and we were searching for where the pieces of fish were. The dish itself tasted fine but we had the 2 smallest pieces of fish like they ran out? For 47 euros! Highly do not recommend - not worth it. read more

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We came here for our last dinner in Paris - though we were a bit full (and the server seemed disappointed we ordered so little), we enjoyed the dishes we ordered! I grew to love the pink tablecloths and was surprised to hear throwback American pop music (like Girls Just Wanna Have Fun). The escargot was definitely more plump than the ones we've had and the buttery, herby sauce was perfect. They served smaller, softer pieces of bread for you to dip in - which I did liberally! But the bread basket they served was also delicious and perfect in texture. The side salad was unexpectedly a large portion but still refreshing and lightly dressed. The Steak Au Poivre surprised us because it was lightly flambéed table side - this may have made the steak a bit tougher than we would have liked, but it added a beautiful crust with the additional peppercorns on top. The sauce was savory and delicious!! I wish I can have another spoonful of the sauce. Note: Must reserve online - no walk-in's. read more

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A nearby wine shop recommended this restaurant, without telling us it had a Michelin star. We walked in for lunch without a reservation and got the last open table. We had a light lunch, a selection of traditional appetizers, and some fantastic wine. The service was impeccable, the ambience was classic, and the food was breathtaking. read more

La Poule au Pot - Foie gras, salad, appetizer tower selection - French Near Me - Paris, 75

My favorite restaurant in Paris and it's not even close. Authentic as it gets with their French onion soup and their steak is out of this world. read more

Simply everything you could from a Parisian bistro. The food and ambiance are sublime. The service is professional but slightly guff, but that is also part of the ambiance. Great experience. read more

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Let's say it's a 3.5 the Goods: 1. Escargot - as expected. 2. Foie Gras Meatball 3. Fries - stringshoe fries very good 4. Steak - very good the not-so-good: 1. Celery Salad - so weird. very creamy 2. Scotch Egg - basic. probably is our fault to even order this. 3. Chicken Soup (for 2) - such a big bowl of soup thats like wth.... 4. Salmon - thin slice of salmon. I dont think they know how to cook fish. 5. Bass - I dont think they know how to cook fish. 5. Flambee Crepe - tasted like gasoline after the show. the Okayed: 1. Foie Gras Pate - good from a can 2. French Onion Soup - flavor is good but barely any onion. 3. Beef in Mashed Potato Bake - okay read more

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Parisian Eats Finding a quality French bistro proved to be a harder proposition than expected as Paris seems filled with crowded, mediocre tourist traps Our first two meals at Fuxia and Au Pied du Cochon were beyond disappointing as cold entrees, reheated French fries and bland flavors dominated the meal Our last meal in Paris was at La Poule Au Pot, a Michelin guide recommended restaurant, and one that is a stones throw away from Au Pied du Cochon It's a popular tourist spot as well and recommended by many hotels with Americans throughout our seating Thankfully, the food is excellent and all our classics of French food were delicious The price point is a tad higher but given the delicious food, friendly service and decor, it was exactly what we needed to finish our Paris leg: Bon appétit! Os A Moelle €24 ~ croque au sel /Escargots En Coquille €28 ~ beurre d'escargot les 12 / Terrine de Foie Gras €32 ~ gelée de Porto / Gratinée A L'Oignon des Halles €17 / Tartare de Bouef €38 ~ préparé à votre table, frites / Steak Flambé €44 ~ au sautoir, sauce au poivre / Crepes Mademoiselle €24 La Poule Au Pot (Paris, France) read more

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One of the best meals I've had in Paris. We started with the Os a moelle that was accompanied by some crème fraîche, absolutely fantastic! The flambé was magnificent and the service was world class. read more

La Poule au Pot - Outside view from the park - French Near Me - Paris, 75

La Poule au Pot made our last night in Paris really something special. Sitting in the center of Paris since 1945 in a quiet neighborhood made up of small Cafes and Bars, it gave us a great feeling when we walked in. A beautiful dining room, white table clothes and sparkling wine and water glasses, I knew right off my Yelp Collection list, someone hit this on the nose for a great recommendation. After I took a glance at the menu and HUGE French Wine collection, I knew it for sure. It gave us superb French menu choices all in French with a friendly and funny server that fooled us into the fact he did not speak English, but he actually did and was able to give us great recommendations from start to finish. He had a great sense of humor and spotted us as Americans, which I am sure he was used to. Therefore when he started to laugh as he rattled off "the Filet" "Frog Legs", etc, he knew he was playing with us in a good way. Pretty funny and not typical of what some people think of the French attitude towards visitors who do not speak French. In fact so many places were great to us and tried to communicate in some form of English. My wife and I both love the Escargot in Paris and we also checked to make sure they served it here. In fact after we got into the whole menu with our server, we knew this may become a feast. We did not care, it was our last night. The Escargot was served with a small bowl of the soft part of the inside of the baked rolls, just for dipping. This was besides the basket of rolls we always get. So, after opening up a great bottle of Bordeaux from the Medoc region of France, we of course ordered the Escargot. Twelve large ones in a nice garlic butter with a pesto I have to believe. Delicious. We also tried the Frog Leg Appetizer, not much meat on Frog Legs, but certainly succulent off the bones. A true delicacy and whatever seasonings they cooked these with in light sauce I'd wish there was more meat on the bone. The salad my wife ordered was huge and we split that as well. We had to order our entree's with the appetizers to give the kitchen time to prepare, but in no way were we rushed in to eating the main courses. Such a relaxing time and very timely service. My wife ordered the Filet Mignon, which came in a brown sauce that the server spooned over the meat. This Filet had the tenderness and more flavor than most Filet I ordered the Sweet Bread, which is a meat delicacy, in this case beef. Never had it before, but this was the most tender and flavorful meat I've ever had cooked in a restaurant. Halfway through our meal, our server came over with a pile of French Fries, White Rice and Mashed Potatoes. Not expected, but French Fries and especially mashed potatoes are very popular side dishes. Tried them both and one spoonful of the rice. Perfection, especially those fries. It all sounds like a whole lot of food, and it was, but we sat for a good 2 hours over that bottle of wine and loved this just for the atmosphere itself. Never felt overwhelmed or "stuffed". Just lay low on the carb side dishes. Whoever recommended this to me, please come forward so I can thank you. This is a Paris traditional experience and they must be doing it right for locals as well as tourists from all over the globe since 1945. read more

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The service was good, the place is classically beautiful inside, and the food we ordered was tasty (escargot and frogs legs, at least; we did not enjoy the pate en croute). The prices are so high, we stopped there and left before trying the eponymous Poule au pot- at $48 per person (dish for 2) that was a bit steep for my taste for lunch. Maybe your wallet is thicker than mine. There were so many other lovely restaurants nearby offering dishes for less than half that amount, it feels like they might be charging such high prices due to their fame. read more

I just ate the best of tartare de bœuf here. The server mixed all the ingredients in front of us like a food artist. Very recommended! https://youtu.be/6quq7hm0ItE read more

La Poule au Pot - Tartare de bœuf - French Near Me - Paris, 75

One of the most charming and delicious restaurants in Paris. I discovered this place in 2017 when I visited from New York City. It was so good that I put it on my list to try again and when I came back in 2023 I went with my wife and daughter. It was once again fantastic.! read more

Magnificent good food . Cheeses excellent. Service fabulous. Chicken amazing. Broule wonderful read more

La Poule au Pot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Our experience was excellent. The food was terrific. Tasty and just perfect. Cute little space with an impressive wine collection. Why 4 stars then? I couldn't get over the fact that in the end it was a tourist trap. Literally not a single French person in the place the night we were there. The prices reflected that too. That said service, food all fantastic. read more

La Poule au Pot - French Onion soup. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I had the finest experience at La Poule su Pot. The service was absolutely fantastic, our waiter was friendly, attentive, and knowledge. I would recommend the restaurant for a date or intimate dinner with friends. We started with an order of escargot and bone marrow. The bone marrow was perfectly seasoned; the saltiness of the seasoning combined with the savoriness and fattiness of the marrow was superb. The escargot were excellent as well. We shared a steak for our main course. The cooking was a bit uneven. Some parts were rare while other parts were medium well. This worked out perfect for me and my girlfriend since I prefer the rarer parts while she prefers the more throughly cooked parts. Most of the steak was cooked to our specification of medium rare. It came with a delicious side of caramelized onions and eggplant as well as some fried potatoes. For dessert, we shared an excellent creme brûlée. It had a perfect sear along with a creamy and eggy filling. It was one of the best we've had; simple and delicious. read more

Our server Alexander and bartender Junior were excellent all night, we came in late on a Thursday night and were welcomed in and felt right at home. The Service only got better from there.. The attention you receive is fantastic and not over bearing. 10/10 We got the escargot, bone marrow, goat cheese crostini, onion soup and steak tartare. As an avid foodie from New York, the food was a 10/10. This place happens to be open until 5am by the way.. so we stayed for 3 hours and enjoyed every bit of it! read more

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My partner and I arrived at Poule au Pot no more than a minute or two late for a 9:00 p.m. reservation that had been made through the restaurant's online reservation system almost a month in advance. Upon arriving and greeting the host and mentioning our reservation in French, "Thomas", responded to us in English that he did not have a reservation for us. When I showed him the confirmation email, he pointed at the date on the email that notes when the reservation was made and insisted that was the date of our reservation and that we had made a mistake. While my French is bad, it isn't that bad, and I pointed to the proper date for our reservation noted on the email. Once I did that, he insisted that I had not clicked the "Confirmer Ma Reservation" link in the email and that our reservation had been canceled. He tried to prove the point by having me click on the link while in the restaurant. When I did so, the reservation website brought up an "Authorisation refusee" message that the host used as justification for saying that we didn't have a reservation. The problem? Since it was now a few minutes (no more than five) after our reservation time, this is the message that the website displays whether or not a reservation has been confirmed. I know that I had confirmed the reservation promptly a few days earlier, but since the reservation system doesn't generate confirmation emails, there was no way of proving it. When I asked if we could be accommodated anyway, noting a few empty tables in the restaurant, we were told that they were booked for the night. I then asked if it would be possible to make a reservation in the next few days. "Thomas" was completely unhelpful, refusing to look up availability and only gave us the restaurant's card and told us that they might have availability "tomorrow or Monday" and to call and ask for him. We then left annoyed by the situation but me mostly mad at myself that I had somehow made a mistake in booking and confirming the reservation. About 15 minutes later we arrived back at our hotel room, at which point the anger at myself shifted to the restaurant and the host, "Thomas". In looking online to see if another reservation was available during the remainder of our stay in Paris, I discovered that there was a 9:30 p.m. reservation available that evening, so the host's insistence that the restaurant was booked for the night was a lie. Furthermore, I discovered that the restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays - the two days that the host told us that the restaurant may have availability. Since the two of us arrived on time for the reservation, were dressed in a manner and style similar to the other diners, greeted the host in French, and were polite during the entire interaction, it is difficult to come to the conclusion that we were turned away and treated as we were for any other reason than we were a gay couple. I would recommend that any LGBT person who wishes to dine at this restaurant to do so only with the expectation of the possibility of being refused service, and a backup reservation at another establishment in place. read more

What a great surprise - delicious dinner served on white tablecloths at 3 AM! My friend and i were flying out of Paris after a tour of Normandy and Brittany. Our flight was at 8 AM, so when we reached the city the night before at 9 PM we decided to drive/walk around instead of goi got bed. Lots of establishments were open, but only served booze. After much searching, we finally stumbled upon La Poule at 3 AM. There were a few crazies dining there already. Very knowledgeable waiters helped us pair wine with our food. I had steak tartare - yummmm. read more

This restaurant is WONDERFUL! The best duck confit and foie gras I've had yet. And the service was very friendly -- very patient when dealing with us Americans bumbling over the bill! DUCK CONFIT: The duck leg is not a huge piece, but it surprisingly filled me up. It comes with potatoes and whole pieces of roasted garlic. So heavenly. FOIE GRAS: The house-made foie gras will not disappoint. It's so smooth and melts in your mouth... try each bite with a cube of their jelly! ESCARGOT: Very good! I only had one piece of my friend's, but it was buttery and fresh. It was one of the best restaurants during our visit. I can't believe they're open until 5am. I really regret not coming here for a second dinner! read more

La Poule au Pot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Based on the past couple of months I was beginning to worry that I was doomed to dining mediocrity. Good news - my 4 or less star streak is broken. From the start, there is something special about a place which, with a full staff, serves such cuisine until 4 AM. Its not like, "Yeah, its late but come on in and we scrounge up something from the leftovers - how about a sandwich?" No, it's a full menu of French goodness (i.e. Filet de Boeuff with foie gras). I arrived late into town - past 11PM, met a friend and we stopped in. The restaurant was half full and for the next hour and a half people kept coming in. I hadn't eaten all day and apparently my body was telling me: "Your back in Paris so catch up not only on calories, but also on all the gastronomical / cholesterol delights of the region." My meal consisted of brazed pork cheeks, shirred eggs and foie gras and last but not least, duck leg cooked in its fat (served with roasted garlic and potatoes). I skipped the desert which, based on surrounding tables, looked outrageous both in presentation and calories.Colin had the veal kindeys with mustard sauce, which I assume is a Scotish thing. Spot on service and a spectacular meal. From here a 5 minute walk to my accommodation and my first sound sleep in almost a week. read more

La Poule au Pot - past midnight - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Food: Good. Ordered Les oeufs cocotte au foie gras (eggs cooked in cream with foie gras...cocotte is the name of the ramkein bowl) and le filet de boeuf au poivre (beef filet with pepper sauce). Both were excellent. Would have licked the bow and plate afterwards. Would definitely go back. Also ate at a Michelin restarant. Food at La Poule au Pot was better. Service: Excellent. Linen tableclothes and napkins. Free Poire William afterwards. Atmosphere: French style bistrot. read more

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This was a fun restaurant. We got plenty of food for our money. It's not cheap though, €25-30 per main. But it was worth it in my opinion. Started with the fried camembert which was really really tasty. I mean, "wow, I ate the whole wheel of cheese!" Tasty. Sandra had the Onion soup, yeah, ok it's French onion soup but here they just call it onion soup. It was good and not too filling. Our mains were the bourbon scallops and the chicken with morel sauce. The scallops were great. My chicken was not perfect but the morel sauce was really nice. We couldn't decide it the morels were dried or not. Overall, great meal. Service was good and they seemed to by ok with our broken French which was nice. Lots of smiles. Overall, worth the money! read more

On a short trip to Paris, this was the only restaurant we chose based on a magazine recommendation and the one we liked least of the six or seven we frequented. It has a great reputation for its classic French cuisine. The food itself was quite good (oeufs mimosa, soupe à l'oignon, quenelles de bar, darneau de salmon, profiteroles) and the sommelier was delightful and recommended a delicious muscat sec. But our location next to a waiter's station was cramped and I was continually buffeted by passing customers and staff, and our waiter was haughty. We came away with the impression of a great restaurant living more off its reputation than its current standard of service deserved. read more

Came to Paris for 3 nights and found this little hidden gem down a very narrow street. We ordered the Foie Gras, goats cheese starter and then lamb shank, duck and the chicken special for main, followed by the creme brûlée and apple turnover flambé. The food was just 10/10 and the service was 15/10, from the moment we arrived, we made to feel like how a customer should be treated; amazing. If you don't go to this restaurant then you are missing out. read more

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One of the best dinners we have had in Paris, and this is my 4th trip to this wonderful city. To share we had Foie Gras with toast. This was pretty good. For our table, we tried Steak with pepper sauce, Lamb and Duck confit. All rave reviews. My duck confit was to die for...super moist and very tender. For dessert, we had creme brûlée, chocolate cake and icecream in a crusty shell with warm chocolate sauce. Oh! All heavenly and rich dishes. Our waiter was super friendly. Service was very good. The menu also had English translations. Definitely a place I will come back again. read more

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This restaurant was around the street from our apartment and well reviewed so we have it a try. We sat outside and began with a glass of champagne as an aperitif. We had the marrow bones with "special" toast which was good. My daughter ordered the duck confit which was good but had her wanting for a sauce. I had the chicken with morels. Good but the chicken was slightly over cooked. The potatoes served with both would be called home fries in the states and were good, simple...and homey. We were too full for dessert but the brought us a complimentary pear digestif after. A solid meal with good service. read more

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Post jet-leg in Paris and we need a good meal to fill our tums and welcome us to this grand land. This was it. Great traditional French cuisine. Super friendly (English speaking) staff. Also, Beck as been there. As has Urge Overkill. It's apparently a late-night haunt for the artist class. read more

La Poule au Pot - Duck - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We had the most memorable dinner yet on our trip to France! The service was impeccable and spoke great English. Very friendly and helpful. Lots of smiles and good times guaranteed. And the food was top notch. Recommend definitely get the chicken pot. I said I wouldn't go back to the same place twice while I was here but I might make an exception for this place. read more

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In the middle of the hustle and noise of the 1er arrondissement, la poule au pot is a quiet haven of what I would call French comfort food. The beautiful, hearty food was seasoned so that the flavor was the focus of the dish, rather than the seasoning itself. The waiters were fun and helpful and truly made us feel at home. Standouts for me were the salad with duck sausage dressed with endive and apple, the creamed eggs with foie gras and the namesake dish, la poule Au pot. Was so good I ate there twice!!!!!! read more

La Poule au Pot - Le poulet aux morriles - flavor of mushrooms and cream was perfectly balanced!!! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The onion soup here is one of the best I have had. Soo good. The snails were pretty good too. I did not like the bone marrow tho. A bit too fatty for me. The tomatoes salad was soo fresh. We also ordered the beef stew over mash potatoes and it was soo good. The beef just falls right off. The soup was flavorful. And mash potato were creamy and fluffy. The service was good. Also, they serve all the main courses with fries!!! Would definitely come here again if I am ever in Paris. read more

Warm greetings upon walking in, the French aren't half bad. Looks like I am officially an outlier. What a horrible experience. I struggled trying to figure out what to eat, so many recommendations! I went with the most reoccurring recommendation, La Poule au Pot Henri IV garnie maison (chicken hot pot). And fortunately for me, there was a 3 course meal that included this hot pot for 40 euros. Did I say fortunately? Not so much. Keep in mind that I understand the French eating culture is a slow eating culture but not 2.5 hours for a solo diner who pushed all her food to the side and asked several times for the next course. For a better mental picture, I literally sat near the register and there was a constant flow of waiters, including my own. The first course, shirred eggs with cream - meh. The chicken hot pot - it was good and hearty and way too much for one person. The Warm upside-down caramelized apple tart - the barf on a plate took 45 minutes to arrive. Will never return! Actually, will never return because I can't afford to hop on a plane to Paris. read more

a bit of history: 400 years ago, injured in a joust, the popular king Henry IV declared - If God spares me, I will ensure that there is no working man in my kingdom who does not have the means to have a chicken in the pot (poule au pot) every Sunday. that tradition has been observed in this art deco landmark for 75 years served in a large tureen with poached leeks, carrots, turnips, parsnips, potatoes and broth that tastes sweet of the french earth. vraiment tout à fait délicieux. read more

FYI I am obsessed with the restaurant. While living in Paris as a poor exchange student, I made sure to eat here at least twice a month. It is not cheap. I didn't care. The french onion soup is the best I have ever tasted. It's made with white wine broth, not beef, which renders a lighter more flavorful soup. Their bread is to die for. Plus, everything else is good and the atmosphere is adorable. This is a great place to take someone visiting Paris for the first time - it is very "French" and not at all touristy. Yum. Drool. read more

Found this place on zagat when in Paris for 72 hours. Had chicken with morels that was so spectacular that we went back the next night with friends to have it again. That's when I know I've found something unique: when my desire for a new experience is trumped by having something a second time. important notes: 1. Sit outside at night. It's on a cute alley-like street with little traffic. 2. Get the chicken in a pot... obviously. It is huge and delicious. 3. French Onion soup is spectacular... I know, it's a cliche in america, but this is the real deal. 4. Fried Camembert, as PaulK points out, was amazing. 5. Amazing bread that you can dip into the chicken stock from the chicken in a pot--amazing. 6. the beef with bone marrow was excellent as well It's expensive for chicken, but it's worth it. Just tell yourself "i'm paying 25% extra for having something that is 2x as good... I'm saving money!" and you'll be fine. read more

Great experience for our large, unruly family (mom, dad, four kids aged 13, 11, 7, and 5). Amazing food, and quite possibly the best service we've ever had in Paris. We arrived for dinner with no reservations and were promptly seated at a table in a private cellar area. Our server was absolutely delightful and so accommodating to our whole family. We tried a variety of food and there were no disappointments. Highlights: melon gazpacho was a surprising new taste, tangy and sweet. Duck and chicken liver salad were great, and the creme brûlée was perfect! read more

Spent a weekend in Paris and La Poule au Pot was my absolute favorite dinner. Service was good and it's open all night which is great. We got there super late and it wasn't too busy so we didn't need a reservation. Beautiful inside, but you can tell it's kinda fancy and pricey. Since we were on a bit of a budget we each ordered the €40 menu. That comes with an Appetizer: either shirred eggs with cream OR a salad (get the eggs--- they were so good). A main course: chicken hot pot OR chicken with rice and supreme sauce (I'd go for the chicken and rice--- Boyfriend got the hot pot though... It's a huge, messy pot of chicken and vegetable soup). And lastly a dessert: apple tart (it was fine). Overall I had a good meal, they served really large portions, and the restaurant had a nice, classy ambiance. I would definitely go back. read more

My wife recommended the restaurant to me, so I made my way over for dinner one night, and wasn't disappointed! The menu is typically French, although their claim to fame is the Poule au Pot, which my wife thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the steak au poivre, which was cooked to perfection. I made the mistake of getting the salad, which really is a serving for two to four people, so be warned. The bread was excellent as well, and after a few glasses of wine, I had no room for desert! read more

If you need a place that is open practically all night, this is it! Late night dining until 4am. Who knew??? That aside, we were able to get a reservation at the last minute. LOL Availability for dining was still 830pm, but hey, better than 930pm right? We weren't sure of the place and was surprised it was still so busy. We were first sat by a table that was so close to another I was afraid of smacking their drinks and food with my butt- and mind you, its not that big! I squeezed in, but hubby didnt like the location so asked for a separate place by the side. This place is all hospitality, albeit a little corny. Evidently Kanye West had been there and eaten and they showed us pictures taken with him. But as I'm not a Kanye West fan...like I care? I tried not to be rude about it. They may even show you pictures of Francis Ford Coppola too.... who evidently ate a whole pot of chicken by himself. If you've never been, that is a pretty amazing feat because my husband and I (who are both voracious eaters) could not finish it... Anyway, aside from the corniness, we enjoyed the sweet hospitality and the very welcome and open atmosphere of their staff. It is traditional French food and none of the tiny small plates of haute cuisine. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but we prefer homey feeling comfort French food. Go and enjoy. The staff will welcome you with open arms...and even maybe even play a small joke on you before you leave! read more

First time trying la poule au pot, it was a french style chicken soup. Very yummy! Their bone marrow was also outstanding. We also ordered the escargot, very delicious. French onion soup was made with white wine, slightly different from what I was used to, maybe a bit on the lighter side. We also had the egg with foie gras, but that was a bit heavy. Portions were huge for the appetizers! Service was a little spotty, I can tell the waitress was new. Overall a good experience. read more

Great spot near Les Halles! Other reviews have said most of it - classic french atmosphere, seriously great service, and the food is very tasty. You shouldn't come here if you expect five star French dining, that's not what this place is about. But the chicken in a pot is like an incredibly flavorful chicken soup, very delicious and comforting, and the onion soup is with chicken broth and also wonderful and comforting. Best part about this place was the service - very friendly and funny - they seem to truly enjoy working here and it makes for a great night out. Just north of here is also a neighborhood with great cocktail bars (Experimental Cocktail, Mabel) for after-dinner drinks. All in all made for a great night! read more