A reasonably priced typical French dinner that was delicious. The English menu was not much easier to interpret than the French version. I ordered the dinner special, appetizer, main course and dessert. The pan fried laborie pig's trotter was similar to hash browns in texture. The old style veal blanquette stew was mildly flavored pieces of tender break veal and shallots in a butter cream base. I finished the meal with the Baba au vieux rhum. It was an eclair like pasterie soaked in Martinique rum. It was a very strong flavored rum that over powered the pastry. read more

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My wife and I arrived in Paris from Bordeaux in the early afternoon March 20 (my birthday). We decided to have our lunch at La Rotonde as it was close to our hotel and we had been there several times in the past few years. It was around 1:30 pm when we were greeted and seated quickly. The waiter brought us the menu (in French) and we ordered two glasses of wine to start. While we were looking at the French menu (though we do not know French), another employee who appeared to be in a higher position (bald headed, not that old, and dressed in a suit ) came over and asked us if we speak french and if we were ready to order. I mentioned that another waiter had been helping us. He rolled his eyes, shook his head and seemed quite bothered He then went to the waiter that had initially helped us and appeared to voice a complaint to him in french. I have to say the whole event was rather odd and most definitely un-called for. To make matters more strange, the suited man then came back over and took our order (as opposed to the original waiter). I ordered the Penne Pasta and my wife ordered the Gambas. The suited one told her she should order something else like a salad with this particular dish and she complied. When he brought over our food, he never cracked one single smile. He put down my wife's side dish salad at the edge of the table. She moved it in front of her, he immediately moved it back to the corner, and then put down the (Gambas) main course without saying anything. He acted like this was where each dish should be. Personally....I believe that is the choice of the paying customer as it definitely belittles that particular patron. The attitude and conduct of the "suited" one will remain a mystery. Were we not dressed correctly? (Though others were not dressed as nicely as us). Did he think we did not have money or experience in a restaurant such as Le Rotonde? That would be incorrect. I just want to point out that I'm not going to throw the blame on the old "rude waiter in Paris" syndrome. Right around the corner in Bistrot Du Dome....My wife and I have dealt with some of the nicest and most humorous waiters that we have worked with anywhere in this world. The "suited" man at La Rotonde was either having a bad day OR he was way out of line. The food, wine and dessert were extremely good and we will return as we have in the past. I won't let one bad apple spoil my day or my future plans. Although....If I was La Rotonde, I would dismiss this uppity employee at once. read more

La Rotonde - Receipt for lunch at La Rotonde on 3/20/18. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Local folks enjoying exceptional food ... Am American and they put you into section where the waiter speaks English..... O K but who wants to be around Americans ...I can see them at home If you try to speak French not only appreciated but better area for seating And great service.... Beautiful...so very Chic read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our French cuisine at La Rotonde. They were very helpful with my gluten allergy as well. The escargot was the best I've had. I also had the veal which was a huge slab of meat that was undercooked (I ordered it medium well). That was really the only downside. Everything else was done very well and I definition felt like I had a traditional French experience. Bon appetite! read more

First day in Paris and first Parisienne restaurant. I tried asking for a table for one in French and the server responded in English. I was slightly relieved, practicing my French makes me nervous. Anyway, I sat outside for front row seats to people watching. The place is filled with locals having their cigarettes/drinks and it seemed at 7pm, I was the only one dining. The server quickly dropped off bread, olives and butter to start. I had the cote du rhone and the steak tartare which could feed two with a smaller appetite. It came with mixed greens and fries. You know how they know you're not a local? You're getting ketchup on the table. Once I got up to leave around 8:45, the place was swarming on a Sunday. Friendly service + good menu.g read more

La Rotonde - the seasoning and capers make this a good option for any fan of steak tartare - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Update (This Week)~ Dinner was so delightful last Sunday...I just had to go back for dinner this Sunday. I had the salade frisée aux lardons et croûtons, œuf poché' again just because it was so delicious on the previous visit. The Troncon de turbot poché (Red Label) with Hollandaise sauce and spinach was prepared perfectly. I had to try the Baba au vieux Rhum Clément et sa crème legére à la vanille. It was generously soaked in a delicious rum from Martinique that was similar to a cognac. You, however, are given a bottle of Clément rum if you feel the need for additional rum on your dessert. No need for an after-dinner drink tonight (Miam Miam!!! Pure indulgence!) The staff was once again pleasant, delightful, and helpful. My new go-to brasserie! Complimentary wi-fi. www.rotondemontparnasse.com First Review (Last Week)~ La Rontonde is a famous cafe located in Montparnasse founded in 1911. The restaurant was once frequented by notable artists such as Pablo Picaso, writers, and other Parisian intellectuals. The restaurant has a warm bohemian charm. Our waiters were very friendly and accommodating. They even had a salad custom-made for my friend. The restaurant has a beautiful fresh seafood case outside that included petite escargot, oysters, clams, and crab. I had the salade frisée aux lardons et croutons, œuf poché; filet de bar poêle au citron; and mille-feuille prépare minute à la vanille Bourbon for dinner. Everyone's meals in the restaurant looked devine! The baba au vieux Rhum Clément, where you are allowed to pour your own rum, was very enticing! They also do a nice job honoring their guests' birthday. read more

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Well this review is seriously overdue! But, I won't forget it and I'm reminded why I enjoyed Paris. Part of my visit was to try a variety of places and because this quaint restaurant was near our hotel we decided to venture. Yes, I'm fully aware of how expensive it is to eat in restaurants in Paris, but the weather was nice, the mood was great and this restaurant added to our enjoyment of the evening. We started with Ceasar Salad and they love there anchovies (heavy), and the Foie gras (delicious) even though I wasn't a fan! We moved to the entrees and enjoyed White Fish with a aioli sauce that was yum and I had the Steak with citron confit (medium) that was really tasty. After the meal it was nice to glance and people watch but we enjoyed our waiter who fortunately spoke english and was also very nice considering we've heard how nasty parisiens can be towards americans. read more

My review is only for their chocolat à l'ancienne. I was walking to Les Catacombes and saw someone sipping on this magical elixir. Unfortunately they don't offer it to go but you can take a little break and sip on this magical drink. read more

I'D NEVER COME BACK! could be wrong and please ignore if I am... however my friend and I just ordered 2 WELL DONE burgers and this is what we received. When she bit into her burger bloody juice POURED from it! The staff was incredibly rude (and this is a tourist area!) I was afraid to send my back by my friend DID! They brought her back he same burger, now actually well done, BUT on the same blood soaked bun... gross! I'll never be back! And we paid $18 for this burger and fries... THE STAFF WAS THE WORST! read more

La Rotonde - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Second time in France for me, first time was before Yelp. I'm probably not qualified to critique French food but here goes. La Rotonde gets 5 stars. I wanted to give it six. In Paris for only one day of business, so we asked the concierge for the best restaurant nearby. La Rotonde was it. We went with one streak tartare as an appetizer for five, and then had either the sole filet or the prime rib. Everything was surreal. Before the steak tartare came, they laid out an olive tapenade, olives, and bread and butter. The olive tapenade was a bit salty... oops... it was caviar. (Did I say second time in Paris?) We had difficulty agreeing on a wine, we spoke English, broken French, and Hebrew. We went with a sancerre "ruege" (yes please). But they put a bottle of Heintz ketchup on the table. I figured we were "made" as Westerners. No other table had ketchup. The steak tartare was unearthly. The meat was clean and cool. Inside we tasted capers and mustard. Sauteed onions popped in our mouths. We licked our plates. The best steak tartare we've all ever had - even those among us who weren't "steak tartare people". Others tried the prime rib: it was cleaned ad nauseum and looked small without it's usual bone and glistening fat: but it tasted exactly like filet minion. Wow. I had the sole... the waiter steered us away from the sea bass because the sole was a special. Two tux wearing waiters came out with two soles for the table and asked us sole eaters if we wanted them "boned". I said "Bone my sole!" So did my travel partner. They came back in a jiffy with two de-boned soles on two fat white plates. Each sole was about a foot long and glistening with butter. Each bite - 1/4 inch thick - was like eating an aged two-inch thick pink lamb chop at Keens Steakhouse. We-could-not-fi-gure-it-out. The skin was a flavor-bomb. 24 bites later, I was done. I counted. My soul was devastated by the last bite, and I dreaded it's flavor and texture because I knew there'd be no more. It's like when I saw Star Wars in 1977 and left the theatre kicking and cursing and punching the walls because I knew I would never see it again with virgin eyes. Desert was amazing. The baba-au-rum cake was delish and rum-soaked to the limit. We had a 17 year AA member at the table - AND HE TRIED IT AND LOVED IT! (I hope I don't find him on the curb in the morning). The creme brûlée was surreal. The caramelized sugar on top was thinner than any I've ever had and the baked cream beneath was creamier. The fried bananas came with a show. A tux clad waiter set the plate on the end of the table, drizzled Rhum Clement on top, and lit it afire. He let the blue flame burn as he spooned the drippings back on top. Voilá! This place was amazing from start to finish. The Paris atmosphere drenched us there. Every table in the place had people talking, rubbing elbows... it was like Times Square. I felt like I was in a movie. The bananas for desert were fried in a butter concoction and blackened against the pan... I prefer frying them in equal parts butter, brown sugar, and marmalade, with a little Grand Marnier boiled off before the fiery rum. Easy... I'm just sayin'. read more

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This is one of my best choice in Paris for French cuisines.. we choices the set dinner it was 44€ (tips and tax is all included) with excellent services.. everything we ordered was so delicious!! We will definitely would like to go back to visit again. read more

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One of the best bistros in Paris. Authentic food of excellent quality served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Jerome our attending waiter and Phillip one of the senior chefs who prepares one of the best steak tartar's at the bistro, if not in entire Paris made our experience exceptionally memorable. If you are searching for a great bistro in Paris, in and by itself a formidable task, this is your top choice! read more

Slightly touristy and trendy - esp if you dine outside - but deeply classic and sophisticated once you're inside. Seating is a bit cramped, but the patrons and waiters are very friendly and personable so it's not terribly awkward brushing past them or asking for a table to be moved. I had the Crispy pastry filled with Goat cheese, tomato confit, basil and olive puree & the Pan-seared Sea Bass fillet in lemon butter cream with rice and confit which was SO delectable. It was PERFECT. The fish, the buttery flavor meshing with the slightly tart lemon, cooked to perfection...it was maddeningly GOOD. My sister had the free-range chicken supreme curry with madras rice and mango chutney and I loved that as well. read more

OK, I know it's touristy, I know it's trendy since Marine Le Pen bagged on Emmanuel Macron for celebrating there (who knows why...it's not that fancy) but the food is fabulous and the location can't be beat. Heck, the place has been famous for 100 years. Frankly I was shocked at how good the food was, particularly considering it's history. Nobody is resting on any laurels here. Our first visit we had the French Onion Soup (incredible!! The best I ever had easily!) the steak with peppercorn sauce and the poached Turbot. The return trip got us the Sea Bass in a lemon butter sauce (so freaking good I've been dreaming about it for days...buttery and tart at the same time.) and my wife went again for the filet with the peppercorn. This time with au gratin potatoes. It's a fantastic place. read more

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This was the first place we had dinner in Paris. The waiters were great! The food was excellent! They helped us to create a great memory in Paris! I would definitely go back! read more

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Everything was amazing! I'm back in the states and dreaming about their steak tartare. When we came upon this restaurant we were greeted with smiles from the waiters and maitre'd. We came around 6pm and were seated promptly we were told that the tables by the windows where for reservations so try to snag one if you can. By the time we looked up from our menus the place was buzzing! What a great classic ambience. I started out with the french onion and my husband had the foie gras. Both were amazing. We then moved to our main plates which were steak frites and beef tartare. Our palates were blown away! No wonder Macron loves this place so much! Dessert was the perfect ending! Creme brûlée. Classic but great! Making this my first stop when I'm in Paris again! read more

Cute restaurant. Wonderful wait staff. Food is decent. I had the sea bass and it was tender and tasty, the sauce was delightful. It is popular to both tourists and locals. read more

Très bon service, beau cadre, très bon repas, la soupe de poisson était excellente, les huîtres très bonnes aussi.

I heard this was a good place for steak tartare. So it was my main reason to go. I was praying we can still eat it at 4pm. and so we could! The interior was a little fancy for me. I was happy they let me in with my jeans and sneakers. The waiter was pretty cool and hilarious. We got a steak tartare. I was only saddened that there was no eggs on it. I was expecting raw eggs, just cause I feel hardcore with the idea of raw eggs (you know, like rambo). it came with fries and salad (and the fries won my attention) for 20eur, and it was not bad at all. It was my first time to eat steak tartare and they gave me all these condiments that added to my tourist/steak tartare-virgin confusion. What I remember the most was that, the steak tartare was like cream. Delicious, loving cream---- but with raw meat instead. UPDATE: Zeva B. suggested that they might have mixed in some eggs into it already. That might explain why it tasted so creamy. read more

To say the conclusion first, I'll never recommend this restaurant to anyone in my life as following reasons. 1. Too rude to a guest. Every guest is supposed to be provided with some bread, but the waiters brought the bread other guests but me. So, I had to ask the bread and a waiter came to me and threw it to me. Yes, he threw the bread on the table. And No butter. I was very unpleasant with the situation. Plus, the waiter bobbed his hand seeing his back to me when I asked him the bill. What the heck did it mean to me? How rude to a guest? I'd never imagined that I would had such a treatment at a fine French restaurant in Paris. 2. The taste didn't meet my expectation. I payed 75 euros for my special dinner, but the Entree, escargo and the main dish, salmon steak were so so. But it was the desert that really did matter. I ordered Baba Rum, marinated bread in rum with fresh vanilla cream, and it was almost a disaster. The balance of rum and vanilla cream was terrible, and the rum tasted too bitter. Ah, I almost forgot to say that the bread that I "begged" was too tough and wasn't fresh at all. Take your friends or lover to this restaurant if you want break up with them. That's all that I want to say to you reading this review. read more

Very delicious restaurant. Me and my friends came for my birthday. It's a very sexy ambiance. They have a ton of different drinks from sweet to sour to dry to whatever your heart desires. The only bad thing is so much smoke! If you're not used to it it would be annoying! read more

Old Parisian atmosphere -- classy and beautiful! The food is really good I had their duck a l'orange with fried coin potatoes and left satisfied! An iconic restaurant for sure! read more

Probably my favorite true French restaurant in Paris. Very 1930's looking with the large neon sign out front and the well dressed waiters who are truly into their jobs. My advice is to listen to them attentively and use good manners. You will get very good service this way. In fact that goes pretty much everywhere in Paris. Respect the skill and knowledge of your French waiter and it will go a long way. The foie-gras salad and steak tartare are exquisite here in my opinion. read more

La Rotonde - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Ambiance and soupe à l'oignon. These are the two specialties of La Rotunde. Don't get me wrong, the food is generally fine, and with a strong Cote du Rhône coating your tongue, you will probably enjoy the meal, if not sing it's praises (although this depends on just how strong this Cote du Rhône is). It was late (well 10pm is late to us Americans) when my parents and I settled on this famed restaurant which happened to be close to their hotel. Plus Hemmingway and the American literati of the 20th century hung out there, so I guess that is something too. After being seated we tore into the bread (mediocre) and butter (delicious) ignoring the judging glares of our serve. Being famished, I was following American rules of dining tonight and thus, Bread = appetizer not accompaniment. Désolé Monsieur. After ordering a pichet (which turned eventually turned into 2 pichets) of the aforementioned Cote, I settled on the Steak Tartare. Despite the fact I had been solely speaking French to the server he still thought it necessary to enlighten me that steak tartare was, gasp, raw! And so was perhaps not fit for my American palate ( he was probably still bitter about the bread-scandal). I reassured him that I knew it was "cru" and I like my meat "cru" thank you very much. Meanwhile My father ordered the penne and my mother the Caesar salad (insert my eye roll here). The Tartare was enormous, and was practically the size of my dinner plate. It was prepared fine, nothing special about it. It seemed importance was placed on quantity not quality; however, this does not mean quality was sub-par. After half-way through, however, I already had ennui from eating it. The fries and side salad I got were also fine. My dad's penne and actually tastier than I expected it and my mom's Caesar Salad was, well, a Caesar salad. Now about the Onion Soup (talk about burying that lead) at 9 euros, yes, it is overpriced but I must admit that it was pretty damn good. My father loves French Onion Soup (as we call it stateside) and said this was the best onion soup he had ever had. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful in a guilded-early-20th-century way. Get a table by the window, a glass of something strong and a bowl of the Onion Soup and you have got yourself a pretty decent meal. As for the rest of the menu, while c'est pas mal, c'est trop cher pour ce que c'est (translation : Overpriced !) read more

The last meal in Paris. What a way to end a safe and memorable vacation. The food was on point even at 11:30 pm. If you going to order escargot don't just order 12. Order 24. That's the right number for 4 people. The steaks are good too the have a very beefy flavor. Basically in a nut she'll just over anything on the menu, you can't go wrong. Great food conquers price. Alway remember that when your crying how much you paid on the meal. LOL read more

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I wanted to add that I discussed the dinner with the Manager. He commiserated with me (as the waiter didn't; he just looked annoyed that I would dare to complain) and offered me a free glass of champagne which I declined. It was a nice gesture. read more

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my main entre. I had the lamb which tasted fishy and not fresh. My other half had the veal which was just OK and tasted just like an ordinary boring bechamel sauce - nothing to write home about. The final straw was when I tried to return the lamb, I was given a hard time about, no respect for the customer. Overall, the food was not worth the price. Will NOT return. read more

La Rotonde - The horrible lamb!!! - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

On our 3rd day in Paris, we found this place after having too many bad meals in a row. We were pleasantly surprised by how delicious their menu was, we actually went back on day4. I know we were in paris and should have been out trying different places, but to be honest, we just wanted good food and that seemed to be hard to find around town. We had the steak here...HOLY YUM! this is one of my fondest memories of paris. Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambiance 3/5 read more

This was my first time in Paris and it was a very short trip, so I wanted to be sure to have a good dinner experience without being gouged because we were tourist. Our hotel suggested this place. We passed a lot of full bars and restaurants as we walked to this one and I grew leery. Why had we bypassed so many packed places...what if we got there and the place was empty? I try to keep an open mind when we use the concierge at hotels...but we've been burned one time too many. I am happy to report that this restaurant fit the bill for the experience that I wanted. The waiters were happy to talk English, with my very limited (literally speak 4% French) French and yet still had that air of Frenchness about them. We sat outside and were able to people watch and observe other patrons. We had one young lady seated near us who ordered the escargot and it was neat to see how those were to be eaten. My husband and I played it safe and ordered lamb and steak. Both were fall off the bone delicious in sauces that were to die for! I wanted to lick my plate. We ordered a bottle of rosé and took our time eating and enjoying the atmosphere. I'd return to this place again if only there weren't so many places to try when I return to Paris! read more

It's always a pleasure returning to La Rotonde, the historic Parisian restaurant in the lively Montparnasse district. Although when we recently arranged a dinner party for an old friend from London, I was slightly hesitant to choose La Rotonde as in recent years, we found the restaurant was a bit off in its game. We were pleasantly surprised that the La Rotonde we loved was back in stride with brisk and professional service, white tablecloth settings, and a wide dinner menu even in Summer. We recognized most of the staff, so I suppose this means there's a good continuity too. La Rotonde, the legendary haunt of writers, artists, and composers (Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, George Gershwin), today hosts a mix of evenly matched French and foreign clientele. Diners can choose to sit inside on plush red banquets, chairs, or be outside to watch the panorama of a Parisian evening. We all had an amazing Gazpacho soup while our friend started with a Salade Frisee with egg. My wife and I both ordered a superlative Magret de Canard, clearly the best I had in France, and a reminder of what was missing from the menu in the past few years. The duck's plentiful slices were perfectly seared and presented with a rich lingenberry sauce. As our friend stayed with a salmon dish we compromised on a Rose wine. La Rotonde is pricy but not shockingly so. Even the extensive wine list offers many affordable options. I'm happy to say that La Rotonde is back with a flourish. read more

This is the place to go if you are looking for the quintessential Paris cafe experience. I went at lunch and its full of locals on their 2 hour lunch. The interior is beautiful and looks like a cafe in Paris that you dream about. The food and service are great with an extensive menus of French classics. Goat cheese salad is superb as was the duck breast salad with walnuts and grapes . Wine by the glass list was nice. read more

Lovely restaurant, nice decorations nice atmosphere and decor. The temperature is nice and the seats are comfortable. The menu has lots of choices with high prices but they are worth it. Waiters are very nice and performant at their jobs. I would go there to celebrate a special occasion it is definitely a great choice! read more

La Rotonde - Belle sole "Petit bateau" meunière. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

I was recommended this place by a friend as a good place to go on my visit to Paris. Being that it was just down the street from my hotel I decided to give it a try. I decided since I was in France I was going to go with the steak tartare, It was really good and was surprisingly smooth not chewy like I expected. It had a nice rich flavor and didn't need any salt, pepper or sauce added. I also had the french onion soup which while good was anything super special or different from the norm. One thing that does bring the rating down was the service. As I was alone they somewhat ignored me and I also witnessed the manager get into an argument with another couple over the fact they were being charged for a dish that they had to return due to not being what they ordered (they did not eat it). I was seated several tables away and could hear the argument. The manager who had spoken perfect english to me was now claiming to not understand them. So I give the food an A but the service a D. read more

Excellent end to our stay in Paris! Sat outside and had a beautiful night. Service was a tad slow (only reason for 4 stars) but all staff was super friendly and spoke some English. My family got the fixed price menu. Appetizer: pastry with goat cheese and tomato was delicious. My brothers got snails and loved them! Main: sea bass with rice-the sauce it came with amazing. Very tasty and tender. Perfect portion size Also, my brother raved about the haddock and sauce it came with. My mom really enjoyed the cod! Dessert: peaches and sorbet was extremely tasty, creme brûlée was good to have over here, bourbon cake was so-so, my brother thought it would have more taste read more

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Was good, but the food was overpriced and service super slow. I had oysters and veal, husband had veal carpaccio and something unmemorable (obviously). We both thought the oysters were the best part! Actually it took so long that we had to skip dessert (which is part of the set menu) because we would miss our seine boat trip, so the price was really kind of crazy for what we got. And yes, I know Parisian dinners take a while! Wasn't terrible but wouldn't go back. read more

Landmark so we ate here per recommendation of hotel. My food was excellent which was escargot and beef filet perfectly cooked. Service was excellent and professional. read more

Pricey. Steak tartate was delicious albeit mustardy undertone. Sole muniere very good. Great service and waiter very friendly to children. Profiterole absolutely awesome. read more

Very French and the foods are delicious! The ambience is beautiful and velvet curtains decor! You will find yourself in a crowd of Frenchman drinking glass of wines or espresso for hours at a dining restaurant! (Surprisingly) I Highly recommend the escargot with garlic butter! Oh and There is a surcharge for bottle of water! read more

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Very discourteous and rude-- probably because we were Americans. We asked for an outdoor table and they were upset because there were none. We said we would wait, which upset them. Then, while we were waiting, they huffed and puffed around us and let two other couples grab outside tables. Just totally rude and unfriendly. There are many good and friendly places in Paris. Don't waste your money on rude and obnoxious staff. read more

There aren't many recent good reviews so hopefully this does La Rotonde justice. My husband and I had planned to drop by for a drink but after walking all day, it seemed like food was a good option. We started with wine and escargot. Wow. Amazing. I've only had escargot one other time so I was a bit nervous but figured, now is the time to do it. (The menu was entirely in French which was a hint that this place was going to be good...though we were later given an English version so this option is available!) We were so pleased that we ordered a second serving of escargot, crispy shrimp, salad with parmesan (to share) and some more wine. Everything was absolutely delicious. Best meal in Paris so far! Our waiter was extremely busy but also very friendly and attentive though we had to flag him down a few times. As Hemingway put it in The Sun Also Rises, "No matter what café in Montparnasse you ask a taxi driver to bring you to from the right bank of the river, they always take you to the Rotonde." Stop and get a drink. Ignore the other reviews and form your own opinion. If you enjoy your time, stay for dinner. You won't be disappointed! :) read more