The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are made 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! read more

This place feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the patrons 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. read more

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This place was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the restaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced. read more

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Unfortunately, we had gone to an almost perfect dinner at a duck/foie gras centric restaurant a few days earlier. While the salad was highly regarded, the confit was comparable, but the snails were smaller and the preparation was not as satisfying. The ravioli had a good sauce and pasta, but the foie gras filling did not should be less firm and chewy. The foie gras appetizers were far more flavorful and the preparations more satisfying at Il était une oie dans le Sud Ouest, the other restaurant. The creme brulee was very good. Service was another factor. Gastronomie's servers were more formal and serious, where as the other restaurants servers were a joy to be around, as well as demonstrating the the efficiency one hopes for. They also did not hover and point out the opportunity to tip as they did here, which is an absolute mistake from my perspective. In addition, compared to other restaurants we have visited, Gastronomie 's wine list is comparatively overpriced. You could put it down to personal preference and taste, but Gastronomie seems to need to reevaluate their dishes and etiquette. read more

Comptoir de la Gastronomie is indulgence distilled into three dishes: roasted bone marrow with sea salt, pan-seared duck foie gras, and roasted duck breast. Each plate is unapologetically rich, decadent, and executed with the kind of confidence that leaves you speechless. Bone marrow and pan-seared foie gras is something that can't really be described. It has to be experienced. The duck breast was cooked perfectly and paired perfectly with the potatoes. A true embodiment of dining hedonism and an experience that reminds you why Paris still owns the word gastronomy. read more

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Wonderful place to try different types of foie gras. We got the big piece of foie gras escalope dish, and the foie gras slices dish. The escalope were juice, fatty, and melt-in-your-mouth, just as expected. Decadent! The slices were buttery, and very fatty. Just like butter. None of the foie gras had liver taste. Too clean of a taste for me, but still good. We also got the duck breast, which was not that tender. It was okay. Overall, great dinner! read more

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Saw this place had a lot of reviews so I was excited to check this place out. When my fiancee and I got here, it was bustling but we were able to get a table within a 30 minutes wait. I truly wanted to love the duck here since a lot of people raved about it but it was dry and felt as if I was eating jerky rather than a duck confit. The potatoes that paired with the duck were delicious but some pieces were a bit too mushy for my liking. A bit inconsistent with texture. The only thing I thoroughly enjoyed was the foie gras ravioli. The ravioli was decadent and the truffle sauce was earthy and just pure bliss. If you are going to get anything here, I would highly recommend the Foie Gras ravioli. read more

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Food was awesome and not expensive, service is good, I love their duck liver , it's on my most go list! read more

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An absolute favorite restaurant in Paris. Onion soup is a must. Lovely wine selection. Alix went above and beyond taking care of us every visit. Hours need to be updated to reflect that the restaurant is closed Sunday AND Monday. We wanted to do our last dinner here on Monday and were highly disappointed when we arrived. read more

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - Onion soup - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I had high hopes for this restaurant, and they were met. Had this place bookmarked for a while before actually making the reservations. I was a little nervous because coming from halfway across the world, fitting it into our full itinerary knowing how busy we were going to be, and the cancellation policy were all factors I had to figure out. As we all know, going on a trip doesn't always follow through with plans and things change rather spontaneously. Luckily, we were able to come and meet my reservation with no issues. We opted to sit outside because it seemed like a busy area and I was ready to people watch. We had barely sat outside all week and this was the last day of our trip. While there were nearby construction which added loud background noise to the meal, it didn't impact the experience much (thankfully). We ordered: - duck confit leg - duck foie gras ravioli with truffle sauce - shellfish rigatoni - pan seared duck foie gras with ginger bread and mix salad Where to begin? The duck leg was juicy and so easy to cut up and share. This foie gras was not something I've had before, the perfect amount of fatty and the taste was unique. Basically melted in my mouth. Highly recommend! I wasn't really feeling seafood too much this trip although my family loves it. This seafood rigatoni made me want more. The restaurant was packed inside and out. It's not that big and you can see why reservations fill up so quickly. Everyone admiring, taking pictures of their meals, and savoring every bite. read more

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We had a couple of options for lunch, but decided to come here to enjoy some more French cuisine. After we were done with the Louvre, we made our way over here. It was about a 15 min walk and we were able to visit a couple spots on the itinerary along the way. What caught my eye was the duck foie gras ravioli and I was dead set on ordering that. We also got a dish of escargot because you just have to get that when in France. The last dish that we shared was the gourmande salad, which comes with a variety of duck meat (duck foie gras, smoked duck breast, gizzards, duck leg). The duck foie gras ravioli was so good and full of truffle flavor, I would definitely make sure to order this dish here! I enjoyed the escargot as well, it had an additional pesto flavor to it. It was also nice to try all the different duck meats alongside some greens. Overall, they're a great restaurant with some quality dishes, definitely make sure to dine here and enjoy some classic French cuisine. read more

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One of the best restaurants we've dined at while visiting Paris. Our first time eating here was over a year ago. We loved it so much that we made a point to come back on our next trip to Paris. Everything we have tried here is delicious and executed with care. Our favorites are the escargot and the truffle foie gras ravioli. The service is always exceptional and friendly. The restaurant is very small and quaint so I highly recommend making a reservation as tables fill up quickly. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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The hype is real. We tried to come here a few years ago, but got derailed by a train strike. We tried to get a reservation here this year, but we looked to late and Le Comptoir was already booked out. We happened to pass by here during lunch and lucked out that they had their last table available. Thank. goodness. The food and the service here are unparalleled. We started off with the escargot which was super good. We sopped up all the sauce with the bread. Speaking of which, the bread service was probably the best I had on the trip outside of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. If you're not in the mood for duck, this is not the place for you. But if you are looking to eat a duck dish in Paris, make this place it. I had the roasted duck breast and my wife had the confit duck leg. The roasted duck breast here was probably the best duck I've ever had. The cook on the duck was absolutely perfect and the balsamic sauce was just such a perfect compliment. Paris gets a bad rap for having bad service, but I found I had great service all over Paris. Even having across the board great service in Paris, Le Comptoir still stood out as being one of my best service experiences. If you're thinking about coming to Paris, making your reservation here should be one of the first items on you To Do list. read more

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - Roasted duck breast - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I put my trust in the servers and ordered the escargot, onion soup and famous foie gras dumplings. So good!!! read more

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I had this meal 3 days ago and I'm still thinking about it. It's a must try if you enjoy eating duck. We can on a Thursday evening around 6pm with no reservations but the staff said we can be seated as long as we finish by 7:30. We said no problem! We ordered the: - Escargot: it was a fun experience taking it out of the shell. The green garlic sauce was so good that we used the leftover to dip our bread in - French onion soup: not as much broth and the cheese melt didn't pair as well but it wasn't bad, probably an acquired taste. I'll skip on this next time - Duck foie gras ravioli with truffle sauce: SO SO GOOD. This is a must order. - Duck breast with balsamic sauce: very nicely seared. Best version of duck breast that I ever had so far. They also sell their cheeses in front and they can vacuum seal it for 1 euro. Do yourself a favor and add this to your Paris itinerary. read more

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I love a restaurant or bar with a great vibe. I was on my way to a different restaurant, actually, when I walked by Le Comptoir de la Gastonomie and sensed it had a great vibe. There was a crowd of people outside waiting for tables - what appeared to be a variety of people on dates, visiting, etc. I looked at the menu and got one delicious smell of foie gras and knew I had to stay. This place was buzzing on a Saturday night. The waiters and host were in a constant dance on the dining room floor, back and forth to the kitchen, and then out the door to the sidewalk tables. It was really fun to watch! I was dining alone so I did not have to wait long for a seat to open up at the bar. After chatting with a few people about what they had ordered, I settled on the french onion soup, foie gras appetizer, and escargot. What a rich meal! I wish I had a friend or someone with me, because everything on the menu smelled and looked so good and the food was so rich and decadent. The escargot were served sizzling hot in a luxurious buttery sauce. The foie gras just melts in your mouth. So, so good. I ended the meal with the french onion soup and could not eat all of it, sadly, due to being so full. The two hours that I spent at Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie are everything I've dreamed of France. A late dinner on a bustling Saturday night, surrounded by friendly people laughing, talking. I chatted it up with strangers at the bar and the server at the bar was so nice, too. For those few hours, it didn't feel like I was in a restaurant full of strangers an ocean away from home. It felt like I was surrounded by people all having a wonderful time together. Needless to say, I can't wait for my next visit to this lovely restaurant and gourmet shop. The vibes are immaculate. read more

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Good ambiance not hard to get table if you go early. Really good duck breast because it's cooked super tender. Amazing foie gras I brought it home. Nice servers! Brilliante! read more

Experience location is excellent and the services food Very good at all . I will visit this Plc again...

Le Comptoir de la Gastronamie is French and literally translates to the counter where the art and knowledge of preparing and eating good food. This gourmet shop and restaurant is located on Rue Montemarte in the Halles district of Paris and has been here since 1894. Known for typical french foods: Foie Gras, caviar escargot, onion gratin soup, cheese and wine offered and priced reasonably $$. I'm not a hugh fan of Magret aka Duck, but all the tourists from Asia all order it. I've visited this casual shop/diner/restaurant for the last 3 decades and still enjoy the foods but have realized my palate has elevated exponentially, as well as my expectations of service...the food and service was great just NOT exceptional. I must agree with the Michelin star reviewers and say this restaurant is not on the same league as other award recipients; due primarily to inconsistent service or lack of. Although my dining experiences had been pleasant, I've witnessed bad attitude, poor service towards other diners, a major faux pas! It's possible that more than one restaurant critic dining solo had poor service and hence the deduction in Michelin stars. Evidently, this restaurant is not a fan of solo diners and that's unfortunate, most times I am a solo diner like many and we can eat and drink and spend Beaucoup bucks $$$$ I prefer dining outdoors, and thank goodness because space inside the restaurant was tight and the last few times I was there, it was crowded with tourists from Asia, and was not sure which country but I didn't want to over hear them loudly talking, the waiters and locals were annoyed because I overheard them commenting and not too kindly. However, the owners cannot be annoyed by the Asian tourists as the restaurant consisted of 95% of the diners all ordering magret=duck!! On to the food: if you appreciate and have a palate for all the french classics, by all means order them all on your first days while in Paris as reintroduction to french foods 101. No artful food plate presentation here, just good basic french classics which would be considered gourmet caliber by some... Because some states in the US like California bans the production and sale Foie Gras, I cannot eat it as often. For those who don't know, Foie Gras is a delicacy made from the 'LIVER' of a duck or goose. Strangely, I don't eat any other liver of any sorts, but have acquired a palate for this and appreciate this delicacy when available. The Foie Gras is a must because it's the house specialty, as a main dish or addition to an entree...it pairs well with a ribeye steak! And ask the waiter for the perfect wine pairing, your palate senses will be enlightened at Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie. Recommend read more

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I'm a bit traumatized from the food here. I love duck, never knew duck breast can be this bad. I got the Duck Breast, it was hard to cut at first. And it was just tough and dry, it was painful to eat. I ate all the mashed potato and bread, forced myself down 1/3 duck so it's not awkward. Wasted €28. I feel like because it's so touristy so they don't care? Or I was just bad luck? read more

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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie is our go-to every time we're in Paris. The foie gras is amazing and the portions are huge, which makes everything feel extra indulgent and worth it. We always order the seared foie gras, the ravioli, and of course the onion soup. Every single dish is so delicious and consistently hits. The vibes are super cute, cozy, and perfectly French. Truly one of those places that never disappoints. read more

For was bomb. Service was even bomber.... I was expecting a lot of angry Parisians here to be frustrated that we did not know how to order but instead we were recruited with the best people! They even helped me find a place to get my phone repaired because my screen was cracked! This is a perfect spot to sit outside and people watch, but of course the sun was beaming down on us as expected in summertime! It was a beautiful experience! My husband got the rigatoni with seafood, I got the duck leg ! He got crème brûlée for dessert, and I got the molten lava cake! Everything was delicious so far! He got one of the largest clams he has ever seen in his pasta, and he was scared to eat it... Warning, the climb is giant! The fluffy part is about 2 inches long by 2 inches wide. If you are ready for that glob in your mouth, then this is the place for you! read more

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - Duck confit - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Great food and very french. Not a lot of space to move around and the staff is always rushing around and busy, but that just makes it more charming. The menu is a bit daunting but everything was delicious and the waiter made sure that I had enough fresh bread. The little market to the side is also worth looking at! Excellente cuisine, très française. L'espace est restreint et le personnel est toujours affairé, ce qui ne fait qu'ajouter au charme du lieu. La carte est un peu intimidante, mais tout était délicieux et le serveur s'est assuré que je ne manquais pas de pain frais. Le petit marché attenant vaut également le détour ! read more

I had the roasted meagre fillet with rocket pesto risotto--the fish was perfectly cooked, but I would've liked more seasoning. My brother got the duck foie gras ravioli with truffle sauce. I'm pescatarian, but I did try the truffle sauce and it was incredible. He said it was one of the best meals he's ever had in Europe. Our mom ordered the confit duck leg with baby potatoes, which she loved. For dessert we had the creme brûlée and the molten chocolate cake, which were both good but not great. The restaurant was very accommodating--we showed up without a reservation, and we had a brief but lovely chat with our friendly server. read more

Stopped for a sweet treat late one night, and the crème brûlée did not disappoint. It was very buttery, and the crust was perfect. read more

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - Crème brûlée - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Luck would have it that we had the best dish here on the last full day of our 10-day stay in Paris. Although the restaurant is literally just steps away from our apartment hotel, we decided to patronize the restaurant only towards the end of our trip. My husband had been on the hunt for a good cassoulet and he found out that they served the dish. We made reservation for lunch as we could not get in for dinner. We both ordered the same dishes: bone marrow and the cassoulet. It was a long piece of bone marrow and I loved the texture served at the restaurant - more solid than gelatin-y. The flavour was rich. I savoured it by taking small bites so it would last longer. As soon as we took the first scoop out of the cassoulet after the waiter had set it down, we knew it was the best dish for both of us for the past the 10 days. There was so much depth in the flavour but it compliments all the other richness in the bowl (the crispy duck leg confit, pork belly and sausages). The meats were soft and tender but there was enough texture to come through every bite. The waiter was very happy that we mopped up every bit of the sauce in the bowls. He literally said, "It made me so happy to see that people enjoy their foods". The waitstaff were extremely friendly, too. While my husband and I tried to converse in French but they helped us in English. The pair seated in the table next to to us did not speak French and their English was not proficient either. However, the same waiter was extremely helpful and polite to help them along the way. I still have 3 Metro tickets left on my phone as an excuse to plan for my next visit to Paris. I know where our first stop would be. read more

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So, between Fiancé and I, he has the more fancy palette L O L And if you didn't know, you know now -- this restaurant does Foie Gras really well at reasonable Euro pricing **make reservations in advance if possible** walk-ins are available when the restaurant opens but they may only offer you outdoor seating then A tad chilly outside and sadly, there weren't any heat lamps...but luckily they were able to provide blankets to those dining outdoors! (Be sure to request for it cause they weren't actually offering them upon seating lol) Extensive menu and there was so much variety -- but mm Fiancé already knew what he wanted lol Foie Gras -- yum, and so rich... so glad baguettes were available to me on the side haha Bone Marrow -- mmm tasty and glutinous, very glad they paired this with toast l o l French Onion Soup -- twas great, was necessary cause I needed to keep warm pre-blanket haha look at the cheese though in the photo, ooof too much and it just kinda became a big gloop towards the end of the meal Cassoulet Gratine Du Comptoir (thank you Google lol) - a type of French stew with meats, beans and potatoes. This very popular dish came with Duck and we saw about every other table order it (it is heartier and thicker than the Ratatouille for sure haha) twas very filling and at this point, wish we hadn't ordered the Soup but oh wells lolol Be sure to make reservations so you can try this French Delicacy! And I highly highly highly recommend to dine-indoors if you can [long story short, while I dined outdoors, some stuff happened on the street and it mostly affected outdoor patrons than indoor patrons, thankfully everyone was OK. Phew, and always count your blessings] read more

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French Onion Soup + Cassoulet Gratine Du Comptoir - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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If you're looking for the pinnacle of French cuisine, look no further than at Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie--make those reservations now! Keep in mind, reservations open a week in advance, so you'll need to act quickly. What to get: The escargot. Yum, yum, yummmm! Don't knock it until you try it. If it's your first time trying escargot aka snails, I would describe escargot similar to clams or chewy mushrooms. The escargot at Le Comptoir was tender, and was bathed in garlic and butter... who doesn't love garlic and butter? I also ordered the foie gras, a staple of French cuisine. However, the portion size was a bit overkill--almost as large as an 8 oz filet mignon. The foie gras was buttery and rich, but I would have liked less of it. As the saying goes, a little goes a long way. read more

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - Escargot - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Wonderful, attentive service. Shared bone marrow for an app. Delicious. They gave us extra bread to dip, so tasty. The duck breast was phenomenal, cooked perfectly, with a pleasant sauce. Ravioli with truffle cream sauce was delicate, truffle not overpowering. Go, enjoy. read more

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - Bone marrow - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Been going to this place for a number of years , always stop by for lunch at least once while Paris and pick up some of the stuff in their store as gifts , nice wines too. If you are more than one person , may need a reservation , place is not that big - very charming , vintage old style restaurant with modern lighting . I never have a reservation , just pop in and hope for the best and usually get a nice seat by the bar . I come here for their seared foie gras on a slice of baked apple and delicious ginger spiced bread - with a nice light salad- simple and perfect . If I have space I get the recommended dessert . Their wines are excellent read more

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The service is impeccable at Le Comptoire. We sat down for a light lunch after a day of shopping and hit the jackpot here. From the ambiance, to the delicious food on their menu, there wasn't a single thing I could pick apart. We absolutely loved the legs, which were full of flavor (garlic), and the steak tartare was incredible. My mother ordered the salad and -4 ways (leg confit, sausage, egg, food pâté). To die for! read more

This lovely brasserie serves hearty French fare centered around duck and foie gras. It was originally a wholesaler of foie gras to restaurants before it became a restaurant in 1990 it has a loyal Parisian clientèle surrounded by stores for the serious chef (Mora, TOC, DeHillerin, etc) as Les Halles used to house the central Paris food market. They also have an Epicerie fine where you can buy excellent four gras terrines, truffles, or have them delivered to your home. Enjoy! read more

This place is average. The reason it has high rating is 90% of the people are foreigners and this is amazing as it's a completely new taste for their foreign palette. But if you are from Europe and France it would be average. Many many other places are as good or better. Not a bad review but a fair review. read more

Such a cute caffe. Menus were easy to read and staff was very patient . Had the French onion soup which was not too salty and the cheese was do soft and stringy read more

Excellent across the board. Great service followed by good food. Known for consistency over time which means a lot compared to Cafe De Flore and other well known places where the food became too touristy. read more

This continues to be my favorite restaurant in Paris. Another visit and again perfect cassoulet. It is consistent with great services and worth the visit to les halle's. read more

Food was outstanding. Had the duck confit and the gourmet salad with everything duck on it (pate, breast, etc) except for the boiled egg and loved every bite. It's a truly a French culinary delight. Service was friendly. Sat outdoors in front of the restaurant, and it was nice, casual and cozy . Will be definitely back. read more

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My mom and I stopped by for lunch before we walked to Montmartre. I loved the location, ambiance, and we were sat next to the window so we could people watch. Our server was pleasant and I thought my salad was divine. I love foie gras. My lunch was light, savory, and delicious. My mom ordered the French onion soup. She said it tasted weird, started burping up her onion soup shortly after, and was on the toilet most of this morning. My experience was good.. my mother's not so much. read more

Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Excellent boys server was nice even they are about to close . Good foods and old style atomospher love to come back again read more

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Love the food and the atmosphere and service. Dessert is. Specialty. Loved the whole meal. read more