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    Le Boui Boui

    4.5 (70 reviews)
    ModerateFrench
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    During our last night in Paris, we did not make any reservation and thought we'd be able to easily get into a few of the places on our list. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I was able to grab a last minute reservation here, and so glad I stumbled upon this place. We were probably the only English speakers (always a good sign), and the menu was more unique and authentic than others. In 2017 I saw a video of aligot being made and have dreamt about eating it ever since. Lucky enough, this restaurant served it! We enjoyed an incredible duck breast with aligot, escargot, and steak. Delicious food, simple but efficient service, and wonderful atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone looking for a local and non touristy spot.

    Pork
    Grace L.

    Quaint inside, looks very much like a French restaurant but quite spacious. We were able to seat 9 people after calling to make a reservation. They spoke good English and had a translated menu. The food was good - the sauce on the pork was especially flavorful. The potato thing was a lot heavier than expected, but also delicious and buttery. It came out around €20 per person, so not too bad price wise as well.

    Poulet ratatouille
    Sofia M.

    wonderful restaurant. I went 3 times during my time in Paris, the ratatouille poulet is amazing and I got it all three times. The chicken is cooked to perfection and is juicy and moist. It was my first time trying ratatouille. I dream of the day when I can come back to this place!

    Pork chop and aligot
    Liselle L.

    Although we made a reservation for a Saturday night, when we walked in, we saw it was virtually void of customers. There was only one other party inside Le Boui Boui, despite it being prime dinner time and there being about 15 tables open. Nevertheless, this was a great thing for us! There is a menu in English for those who don't understand French well, which was handy for us! While I ordered the sausage and aligot, my fiancé ordered the pork chop with aligot. To my surprise, the portion sizes of our entrees were HUGE! I was expecting something smaller, but both the sausage and pork chop looked like they would fit American standards for portion sizes. The sausage was very simple. The aligot - deliciously cheesy and creamy! Although it tasted heavenly with the sausage, I actually liked it more with the bread that was provided to us. My fiancé's pork chop was savory and heavily delicious. Le Boui Boui goes to show that restaurants don't have to be extravagant to receive 5 stars. We were able to receive a classic homey meal cooked with love. Easily the best meal we had in France. I would love to go back to France and come back to Le Boui Boui!

    Dorothy L.

    We made reservations for dinner months in advanced through the online portal, but for some reason they cancelled a couple weeks before our trip. I then made reservations online for lunch which stuck. We arrived right on time and were the only patrons dining there for lunch. Maybe it's because we came early? I ordered house wine (yum) and their plat du jour - pasta with shrimp and chicken and the fiance ordered onion soup and sausage with cheesy potatoes. My dish was a-okay, but I enjoyed the fiance's dishes way more. Funny how that always happens! The onion soup was amazing. I should have ordered my own! And I forgot why I booked this place and was trying to look up my notes, but I didn't have any internet access within the building. Thankfully, the fiance ordered his main because I would have totally missed out on the star of the meal - their cheesy mashed potatoes. So freaking good!!! Order this!!! I'm drooling thinking about this! Highly recommend.

    Debbie L.

    Cute little restaurant. Had some trouble ordering but eventually got it sorted. The burger was huge and a big hit, and the steak seemed good. I had the beef tartare which was prepared just the way I like it... with just capers and some light seasoning and no saucy mix of something. The aligot was ok... really cheesy mashed potatoes and if you don't eat it fast enough it starts to semi-coagulate into a heavy chewy consistency that seems like it would sit in your belly for days. Glad I tried it though, but I thought the roasted potatoes were better.

    Magret de canard (duck breast) brochette, roasted with a red wine reduction, served with potatoes
    Kevin K.

    Pretty amazing place - it's a bit off the hustle and bustle of Marche/Rue Montorgueil on a relatively quiet Rue Marie Stewart. You know it's a good sign when it's on a quiet street off a busy area, and was still able to draw in a crowd. The atmosphere is romantic, a little dimmer on the lighting, intimate (you do see other diners out there), but comfy. They don't really speak English, and my cell reception is horrible. Of course, I do have Google off-line translate and 2 years of French back in middle school, so it helps...just a little. I did have to look at the menu outside to decipher the options. So, quick walkthrough - they don't have paper menus - they write everything down on a portable chalkboard and you just indicate what you would have. The menu changes from day to day besides some general fixtures (yeah, I am pretty sure Onion soup is a standard here). To begin we went with a simple bottle of San Pelligrino. For us our starter is ecargot (Yes, I know about that "famous" Escargot place in Montorgueil - as far as I know it's overrated) with a local blue cheese, which did not disappoint - tender, flavorful with the funky twang of the fromage, and refreshing with the persillade, but not so unctous that it drowns out the natural sweetness of the snails. For our mains my lady indicated her preference for the poission-du-jour, which for today is monkfish filet in a curry sauce with rice. I on the other hand, went with the brouchette of magret d' canard, or roasted duck breast skewer, cooked medium (only a monster will cook duck breast all the way), served with raclette whipped potatoes. Her filet was delightful, not too spicy, and not too much hidden with commercial spice powder, and the rice does have some herb accents within. The magret d'canard was tender, juicy, flavored with a slight red-wine reduction, and excellent on the palette. The meal was accompanied by an excellent crusty baguette from the market outside - and it hit all the right notes - crispy but yet soft inside. As for the dessert we went with profiterole with a dark chocolate sauce, and a cheese plate with 3 selections, a blue cheese (the same one that was melted onto the snails), a soft and funky one that was half-cow and half-goat milk, and a hard salty one that reminded me of a decent Pecorino - more baguette was offered, but it was not really necessary as they are excellent standalone. The profiterole was decent but not particularly memorable. Service was excellent, friendly and rather accommodating. If I visit Paris again I would definitely stop by, again and again - it's the kind of restaurant that I favor - the unpretentious local joint, one that stands on its 2 feet based on decent solid cooking and reasonably good service, one that you don't mind showing up with friends, family and dates alike.

    Raquel Z.

    This place it's so far my favorite in Paris for a late and inexpensive dinner We have delicious pave of beef. Which was perfectly cooked the meat was rested after cooked so the juice still perfect Tender and some chard's pieces and bloody inside Always served with the amazing French baguette Never old always fresh made Served with cooked with potatoes and then smashed and added cream and Swiss cheese to make the perfect combination to drive you insane!!!!

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    Great food. The service can get lengthy during peak hours and it's a bit small. Did I mention the food was great? Because it is.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    0.2 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the…read morepatrons here were tourists. As a Chinese, I understood more than 50% of the conservations (Chinese). Which doesn't mean anything about the food. Just observation. Onion soup - 2 stars. First, the cheese failed to emit the baked, melted gruyere cheese, there is no aroma at all. I don't think they used gruyere cheese. May be mozzarella cheese. The worst part was the bread in the soup. It tasted stale which ruin the flavor of the soup. I had to finish without the bread. Escargot - Another disappointment. What made escargots special was the garlic butter and herb. Here, there were the herbs, no garlic, and French is famous with their butter but I taste oil but not buttery. Other places I actually get excited dipping the bread into the garlic butter but not here. Pan seared Foie gras - The quality of Foie Gras was definitely there. It's not as well seared as I hope but they managed to cook it through without overcooking it. The size of Foie Gras is kind of scary, it's like a small piece of rib eye steak. With just the onion soup and Foie Gras, I could barely swallow anything. Generous portion.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(90 reviews)
    1.8 kmGare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

    Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

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    Water jar, salt & pepper

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    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(562 reviews)
    1.2 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son and I while we…read morewere in Paris on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not five minutes is a long time away, but it was still worth the weight as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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    Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

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    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(705 reviews)
    1.7 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
    €€

    My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

    I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(296 reviews)
    1.3 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
    €€€

    May 2026. Popular with tourists. Charming stone wall interiors that is very lively when fully…read moreoccupied. We sat in the back (not the very back), but the front area looks very cozy --mostly reserved for French speakers, it appeared. We ate here twice in one week. Once on our own, and once with friends visiting Paris the same week as us. Two VERY different experiences. The first experience was lovely, friendly, and absolutely delicious. 4.5 stars. Simple classic French cuisine. We shared the mini raviolis stuffed with mushroom and a foie gras sauce. Wow. And shared their famous beef bourguignon. The tender beef, the sauce! I love the way they plate it too. Delicious. And a bottle of Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil (Loire Valley). The second visit (3 star) was very different from the first visit. Less friendly, borderline rude, took a long while for table service even though it was not busy, rolled their eyes about us sharing and at our wine bottle selection. We didn't feel welcomed. Food remains good, but not outstanding. Roll of the dice on service. I'd say if you're in the area and you don't have to wait it'd be worthwhile, otherwise seek a less touristy spot.

    Excellent French restaurant kind of hidden in the Saint Germain area of Paris. But inside, it is a…read morequaint, almost rustic style for Parisian cuisine. Actually found this place by accident as we were strolling through the area (I'm a tourist by the way). Service was excellent from start to finish and our server spoke perfect English, which made the experience easier for my wife and I. We settled on the 4 course meal, which we shared. There are many restaurants such as this, but it is worth the service and experience trying French cuisine.

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    Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

    Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

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    Le Soufflé - pistachio soufflé + chocolate sauce

    Le Soufflé

    4.3(382 reviews)
    1.6 kmConcorde/Madeleine, 1er
    €€€

    It is somewhat cliche but I love Le Souffle. It is always consistently good. These are hearty rich…read moresouffles not the light as air ones Their cheese souffle and foie souffles are amazing. Don't pass up on their dessert ones as well... the chocolate and Grand Marnier are both excellent

    It was my first time trying soufflé (baked egg-based dish) and it was a great dining experience! We…read moremade a reservation for lunch and were promptly seated upon arrival. Le Soufflé doesn't only have soufflés, but it was definitely what we were eyeing to order. They have savory and sweet soufflés, so we made sure to get at least one of each. We started with the cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo, the beef bourguignon soufflé, and ended with the soufflé Grand Marnier for dessert. The cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo was a great appetizer to our meal. It also came with a couple bites of salad. I didn't have French onion soup until this meal, so I was really looking forward to it and it did not disappoint! The beef bourguignon soufflé was absolutely delicious as well and packed with flavor. The soufflé Grand Marnier was a perfect end to our meal, the liqueur added a nice alcoholic taste to the soufflé and is a great addition if you're looking for just a bit of alcohol in your system. The soufflés are the perfect size for sharing, so I would recommend doing that and trying a variety of dishes. Le Soufflé was a unique French dining and I would absolutely recommend them!

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    Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

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