My friend and I ate here in October 2025 while spending a couple of weeks in Paris. We are at the hotel literally two doors down so this was very convenient and luckily the food was just great. Really fantastic service. The patio of course is the main draw where people do their 5 to 7 PM theater of watching everyone on the street. But we had a lovely lovely meal here and the cocktails are top-notch. read more

Le Compas - This pasta dish was really good. Nothing amazing but still delicious. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Recommend only for drinks here, place is packed all the time morning till night on the lively Rue Montorgueil Unfortunately the dinner we had was not great , service was good but the steak was poorly made and the frites came out cold The beef bourgingon was actually tasty though read more

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They were able to accommodate us immediately for dinner on a Sunday night without reservations. All other places required a reservation or had a really long line. We sat outside and it was lovely minus the smokers at the table next to us. Food with a whiff of cigarette smoke is the worst for non smokers. Order: escargot, mussels with fries, scallop risotto, duck confit. A must try for me was escargot (especially in Paris). Cliche but they were amazing. I believe they were cooked in a parsley garlicy sauce. So freaking good! The mussels were small but also very good. The risotto was creamy but too wine-y for me and I would have loved more scallops. I can't recall how the duck was cooked but it too was good; wasn't overly cooked so it wasn't dry. read more

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Let me start by saying the location and food are amazing. As were the drinks. Now I do lots of reviews and understand every now an again you get a bad apple in service. I had to find out his name as again the other servers were great. This guy who's name is Summit (not sure of correct spelling) was simply horrible. At no time in the 2 hours at the restaurant did he ask us if we wanted another drink, he walked past our table 5 times before collecting empty glasses. I then watched him leave our made drinks on the bar for 11 minutes before I had to ask him to collect them. Honestly the place, location, food deserve better than this guy. To the owner please, you have great servers and actually when I asked for his name it was confirmed by another server he was lazy, you can do better. Great place just don't let this guy not serve you! read more

Busy space with a pretty solid steak frites. Our server was nice. The dessert was fabulous! We all ordered the same steak with different temperatures and everyone liked how it was cooked. It came with a sauce and I didn't actually get to choose one, but was provided with bernaise. I asked for the pepper sauce and it was pretty good, better than the other. The cheesecake was good and the French toast was very delicious. A large projection was playing the Olympics. We ate outside because it was a nice evening. If only we could get nonsmoking seating in Paris. Haha read more

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The option i picked was really good. i had the MACARONI AU GRATIN which had ham and creamy white sauce with tuffle. This pasta I really enjoyed, its creamy of course but the cheese is not the sharpest but I really like it since of the truffle flavor. The snail here was with pesto sauce inside which was on good. First time having snails and it was a good experience eating it. I taste a piece of my partner duck and it was alright since the taste is not for me, I liked it but don't love it enough to keep asking her for what was on her plate. It looks like steak but not exactly same texture but similar vibe. read more

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Le Compas has become our favorite spot on one of the best streets with the people watching and patio dining vibe! They have a great location and very efficient service! We've tried a range of dishes, and our favorite seems to be their pesto sauce muscles and onion soup! Although their best feature is the location and the vibe! read more

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Went for Dinner Food - 2/5. Lamb was tender with a simple brown gravy. Taste was typical of brown sauces, being one note. Duck was a good medium well with a nice level of rendering on the fat. The sauce had a peppery kick and the aroma of allspice. The strong scent and sweetness paired well with the duck. Mashed potatoes were lackluster. It lacked creaminess that you would expect from a restaurant level mashed potato and the seasoning was the most basic; little butter with a pinch of salt. Service - 3/5. Most restaurants on this street are busy yet the service has always been attentive and friendly. It was not that they were rude, but their service style was too transactional; taking orders and delivering food without a word like a robot. Ordering in English was fine. Value - 1/5. It wasn't that the food is bad, but they are not at the quality you expect when you dine out. The flavor lacked the culinary finesse of a fine dining establishment or the rustic charm of a mom & pop restaurant. Visually, it resembled cafeteria food, having one color per plate; all having dull tones. The price was standard with entrees being in the 20€~s range and the portions were below average, serving just the protein with a side of mashed potatoes. They have a good corner location, but their food is way outclassed by all the other options in the area. Parking - N/A read more

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This charming restaurant offered a Traditional French faire with a wonderful atmosphere for people watching. Our host was professional and patient and our server was adorable and so kind! Food was delicious and came out relatively quick. Thank you so much for also helping me tirelessly to booking a train ride! Xoxo read more

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The YouTubers, Les Frenchies, recommended this place to us and we had a nice dinner even though we visited on a busy Friday night. We were seated immediately and our waiter lit up a candle for a very intimate dinner despite literally sitting inches away from the next table. My fiancee and I split their hamburger and chips. The flavor of their hamburger was very flavorful and the chips were plentiful. For drinks, I had a glass of champagne and my fiancee got their I Love Paris cocktail (tourist vibes, but still delicious). One star down for the price point as this was one of our more expensive dinners and we even shared an entree. Montorgueil is such a hip street at night though, so I'm sure the prices reflect the area appropriately. read more

Le Compas - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Excellent spot with great service. Burgers and onion soup were excellent. Fries also great. Coffee very good.

The complimentary olives were a great way to start the meal. Escargot- Delicious! The snails were a nice size and flavorful. The bread was a bit hard though. (€16) Fries- They were good. When they ask if you want mayonnaise, say yes. It definitely made them taste better. Salmon Pavé- The salmon itself was tasty and cooked well, but the green beans were really the star of this dish. (€21) read more

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The perfect place for an outdoor seat and people watching on a busy, popular street. You can grab a drink and sit for a while or get a nice little meal. We stopped here a few times during our visit and the fast was always quick and on it. Food was good, lots of options. read more

Le Compas - Sea bass - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Wonderful food! Beautiful and sweet staff and delicious drinks! Came twice in our three day stay. read more

Le Compas - French Near Me - Paris, 75

My wife and I were visiting from the US and enjoyed a great date night meal here. The food was excellent and just what we wanted for a night out together. The beef bourguignon was the best we had while in Paris. Prices were what you expect this was probably our favorite restaurant we ate at. read more

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We really enjoyed breakfast here, and the breakfast bread basket came with the fancy butter (Beurre de Baratte). Super kid friendly- my fam of 4 split 2 breakfast specials and we had leftover food and it was less than $30. Not sure at all why it had only 3 stars. We are vegetarian and they were very accommodating about it. read more

OMG!! First time in Paris for my retirement trip!! This was EXACTLY what I wanted for my first cafe experience. Located on the corner of a quaint street with several other restaurants and small shops. We (my husband and adult daughter) were able to sit comfortably in their tiny (compared to USA sizes) round table, oooolala so cozy. They even had blankets to cover your legs or lap to off set the morning chill. We chose to sit outside so I could people watch. But we were in for a treat as we saw many different breeds of dogs taking a stroll with their humans. ; ). The dogs were all so well mannered too! Service was spot on! Our server knew some English so it was quite helpful for our first of several revisits during our trip. Extremely attentive and friendly. We all loved the service. Food: wow, you first notice how much FOOD you get with your "set" breakfast! And compared to California costs, we ordered and ate and paid very little. We came back here for lunch and dinner on other days. Now your experience may differ with the different servers working. On our second breakfast visit, translation was a bit off so took a few time before the proper items arrived. But we still ate great food!! I recommend this place for its breakfast and experience. So relaxing and FUN!! If I go back to Paris, this is a place I will have my breakfast! Enjoy. read more

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Great find in cool neighborhood. Excellent food and location. Steak and escargot were great.

Prices seem reasonable for any large city. Most things around €20-30. We ate the onion soup which was delish. Followed by the Rigatoni and Croque Madame to share. Both excellent! For wine we selected the Chablis (Domaine sea Chaumes) & the Sancerre (Domaine Doudeau-Léger). Staff was great, we did go around 6pm on a Wednesday so it wasn't super busy. Lovely interior decor! read more

Le Compas - Chablis (Domaine sea Chaumes) & the Sancerre (Domaine Doudeau-Léger) - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We came here after ordering desserts across the street so that we could sit down and order drinks to accompany our food. A server noticed our predicament and was gracious in offering us seats. The ambiance is lovely. All that was the best part, and then it went downhill from there. First off the drink prices are outrageous: more than 6 euros for a tea or coffee, yikes! Then we couldn't get their attention. Lots of staff hanging around but couldn't be bothered to get our check even after asking more than once. read more

We sat here last year for a couple drinks. Decided to come back. Had a white wine with some french fries this year. The location of this restaurant is wonderful and every seat in the place has a nice view of the street. The waiters were incredibly attentive and very nice. Whenever we wanted anything they delivered it right away. While I had the sorbet, my fiancée went across the street and got Stohrer. She asked the waiter, before she went across the street if it was OK and he graciously said of course. Incredibly clean bathrooms on the main floor. we would recommend this for a nice rest of your legs and people watching. read more

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Beautiful little restaurant in a very nice area! The French onion soup was absolutely amazing and the fries taste great and fresh as well! The fish with the fish and chips was a bit over cooked and therefore fry but still good. My main complaint is the speed of the service which may be a normal thing for Paris but it seemed like all the tables around us were getting serviced faster than us which was slightly irritating. Overall a good experience though! read more

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We spent four full days in Paris, and ate dinner and lunch each day at different restaurants. This was easily my favorite (although they were all very good). Le Compas has a great vibe, our server was awesome, and the food was outstanding. My wife had the Thai chicken wok, not really french, but very good. But she did try the escargot for an appetizer and said it wasn't bad. I went with the Croque Madame, which was awesome. Not sure if this is a French thing or not, but it was a home run with me. To me, it seemed like a ham & grilled cheese sandwich, but the cheese is somehow on the outside on top of the bread. You eat it with a fork & knife. Also came with fries, which were the best in Paris. Had a glass of Saint Emilion red wine, also very good. This is one place I would want to hit again if ever in France. read more

Very nice place on a very busy point on Montgalier St. We enjoyed a nice dinner here. The venue is great for people watching but can be a little tight quarters. The food is very good, I cannot recall exactly what we had, but we did come back for breakfast. The service also was very good. read more

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Ordered the escargot and had to come back a few days later for more! To die for. My mouth is still watering over the how perfectly sauced and cooked it was. We also ordered the French onion soup, with our main courses as the duck (highly, highly recommend) and the beef tartar (beware, this one is a TON of raw beef - would recommend splitting). Everything was cooked to absolute perfection and the staff was fun and friendly to boot! The only reason I can't give this place a five star is the overall cramped nature of the outdoor seating. It was hard not to feel crammed in like a sardine next to the neighboring table. And, at times, basically breathing in their cigarette or ssalvia being swapped with a SO. Yikes. However, if I am to rate based on food and service quality, five stars all the way. I will definitely be returning on my next visit to Paris! read more

Le Compas - Escargot and French Onion Soup. YUM. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This place was extremely busy on a Saturday night. We were able to get squeezed in by a super nice host. Everyone seemed to speak English, which is a plus. They even had English menus! However, we were sat right underneath a heater so I was sweating the whole time. I ordered a burger which came out very raw. When we waved the waiter down to send it back he was very rude. Also would not stop coughing in his hands as he was waiting on everyone else. Also really overpriced. 20 euro for a cheeseburger (that was served raw) not worth it. I had so many other better burgers elsewhere for cheaper. Do not recommend. read more

I had a great meal here on one of my last nights in Paris and would come back! We started with drinks and escargot. Admittedly, being a tourist in Paris on vacation, I felt that I had to get escargot, and it did not disappoint! the sauce was buttery and satisfying and the snails were perfectly cooked. My main course was salmon tartar, which was a TON of raw fish. Although I love salmon, I had trouble eating it all after the escargot, but it was seasoned well with dill and tasty overall. Almost every little bistro in Paris doubles as an amazing intimate date spot, and this place did not disappoint for my friend date. The whole restaurant was dimly lit and cute, but quite loud overall. Had there been space, I would have preferred to sit outside. Overall, the food quality was on par for the price. This is a solid dinner spot in the 2nd arrondissement. read more

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This was one of my favorite local eats in Paris. The service was excellent, the food was good, fair priced and the people watching what's very fun. read more

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Food was delicious. Had the French onion soup and duck breasts. Service was poor. The waiter forgot the main dish, condescendingly explained how we should eat, and had the gall to request a tip as I paid the bill read more

Great location! In the Montmartre crazyness, a place where you can rest and watch the human flow going all over the places. Or admire the local artists trying to sell their paintings or working at new ones. They hav Big Paris prices for drinks and decent prices for food. I had a fish soup and I don't recommend it! but i also tried from my bf's plate of escargots and even though I would never do that again, I still would recommend having them at least once when in Paris. Friendly staff and general good services. read more

Chill place in an incredibly cute street filled with different stores and other cafes. Great service! read more

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Loved my time there. My waiter was Benjamin. He was so nice, and he remembered me a few days later when I went back. Best French Onion soup I had in Paris! read more

Came here late in the day for lunch the other Saturday. Its ok, nothing to write home about - 4 of us @ 90€ I guess was fair. Guess it just wasn't that exciting. A very popular street to eat in, crowded with the good weather, everyone outside. Would look elsewhere next time. Best thing is to take a walk to see St Eustache at the end of the road - amazing church being renovated read more

Super kind waiter that served me, although he didn't quite get the questions I had about the food, because he didn't understand very good English. Ordered the rib eye with bearnaise. The rib eye was almost only fat. Not a lot actual meat on it. Not a very good piece. The bearnaise was served cold, found out this is a thing they do I, but wasn't mentioned when I ordered, and I don't really dig fridge-cols bearnaise.. The price don't match the quality. I'd recommend this place for a drink, not for dinner. The place is cozy once you sit, in a nice and busy part of Paris. read more

We came here for an early dinner and the restaurant was buzzing with happy people. We had the steak, which came with cold bernaise. The waiter told us it was supposed to be served cold. I never experienced a steak with hot fries, to be served with a cold sauce. 8 euro for water, and the "house crepes" didn't seem home made. Ok place for drinks, I didn't feel that the price of the food, matched the quality. I will not return here to eat. read more

Loved the food and service. Everyone spoke English, and the staff was friendly. The menu was extensive and featured a little of everything.

Service was good. Food, not so much. The salad (tossed) that came with the Croque Madame was not to be consumed - see picture. The terrace is nice, like many others on the avenue. read more

Le Compas - croque madame with "tossed" salad... gross - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Wow, was this a busy restaurant and area for a Wednesday night in May. After visiting many sold-out venues, we were able to squeeze 3 of us at a cafe table outside on a balmy night. There was something going on in the hood because every restaurant was packed and there were tons of people spilling over into the streets with their drinks. Whatever!! We wanted dinner. We only ordered plats. Fish and chips was reported to be very good. The tartare was also reported to be very good. I had a Salade Nicoise. It was made with a thin piece of fresh cooked tuna rather than some thrown out of a can. Excellent. The green beans that rested on the bottom were great and it had the tastiest roasted peppers. We enjoyed the street scene even though it was almost deafeningly loud! read more

Probably not the most French thing to say - best burger bun in Paris and great amount of people watching to add. Great location great service. English menus. read more

Le Compas - Cheeseburger - amazing soft bun - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Good food but you pay for the scenery really. Tight spaces, and the food is average. The prices are steep especially for a double cheeseburger being $23. read more