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.

Lovely cozy atmosphere. Delicious roasted chicken. A must visit when in Paris. The service was…read moreexcellent.

We met a friend outside the train station and cross the street for a bite to eat. They had recently…read morediscovered it and thought it to be a reliable French bistro. We were not disappointed inside fabulous retro 1980s bistro. Mirrors everywhere... Service was fast the place was busy. The soup was as delicious and my husband & friend loved their sausage. While, it's known as a seafood restaurant we did not sample any of that, but many of the other diners were enjoying oysters on the half shell

12/31/24 Food was…read moreok. Scallops were a bit lack luster. Salmon was ok. Service was decent. Soup I ordered spicy and they switched it out. Drinks were ok. Decor casual elegance. Not sure I would return.

Probably one of the most stunning restaurants in the world, and in a train station of all places…read more As many places, this restaurant was originally designed for the 1900 Exposition Universelle. The dining rooms were themed to represent cities and regions in France. And they are exquisite from floor to ceiling. I was told to make sure I made a reservation about a month in advance. I did not, I wasn't sure of my timing through the station. But there's a way to still enjoy the beauty and eat. Le Train Bleu also offers a bar area. Here there are several small lounges with luxury interiors. It is possible to sit in one of these areas, but you may have to wait. My timing was perfect. A 5 minute wait. The cozy spot had gorgeous dark paneling and felt so warm on a December day. The service is impeccable no matter where you sit. The bar menu is quite toned down from the restaurant area. Lighter bites for travelers in between trains. I am a croque Monsieur addicted and wanted one last one before leaving Paris. The presentation was very different from the traditional ones at most bistros. This one was rolled tight and sliced into sections. Still delicious ham and Emmental goodness. A fresh salad was on the side. A bowl of mixed olives arrived shortly after being seated to nibble on while waiting on the meal. Next visit, I enjoy the main dining room!!!

First, the place itself is beautiful, especially being located inside a train station. It's worth…read morevisiting for the atmosphere and maybe a drink, but not for the food. The food was overpriced for what we received, both in quality and presentation. The service was the worst part of the experience. After being seated, we waited a long time before anyone came to help us. Once we ordered, everything moved incredibly slowly, despite the restaurant not being busy when we visited. To make matters worse, our server got our order wrong and then responded with an attitude instead of apologizing. Because we had already waited so long, we just accepted the mistake. Another server opened our champagne bottle and spilled about a glass when it burst. The head waiter said he would credit us for one drink, but when the bill arrived, nothing had been adjusted. Instead, he asked if we still wanted the spilled glass. After spending over two hours there for lunch, we were completely done with the experience. We did speak with the manager, who apologized and gave us 10% off, which we appreciated. What started as what we hoped would be a great lunch ended in disappointment. I won't be returning unless the service and food quality improve significantly.

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!