The food was awesome, the waiter looked exactly like what you expected an awesome French waiter to…read morebe. We had truly an exquisite time. If you can make a 15 year old teen happy at a upscale restaurant... and we'll fed, it's fabulous!

It was an evening of mixed emotions. The starters and the desserts tasted as good as they looked…read more The disappointment was having a reservation to sit by the window only to be given two other options one by the kitchen or in the aisle. In the end it was a beautiful evening and we were really glad we went there.

Lasserre is a restaurant that has maybe lost some of its stars, but our experience was…read moretranscendent. The service and atmosphere make you feel like you are French royalty. The sommelier did a fantastic job of coming up with two bottles of wine in our budget that paired with the seasonal menu, both were fantastic. The food itself was what you expect from Michelin, umami, refined, sauce heavy, and delicious. My only complaint was the dessert was imbalanced.

Our final dinner in our trip Paris France was at this amazing one star Michelin restaurant. It…read morewas very special and another unforgettable experience. The food was exquisite, the service was spectacular and the ambiance was so romantic. This was also the first restaurant we've ever been to where the roof opened up to reveal the evening sky! Amor Paris

3.75 I would say. Seems like they become popular because of…read moreEater? The owner (maybe) speaks perfect English, he explained the menu in English patiently but there's no English menu. Feels odd they dont have English menu while there's so many non-French guests. Then the "sommelier" takes care of the drink menu which he speaks no English. Whiling knowing we dont speak French, owner still let the sommelier does the drink order through the language barrier. He got our drinks wrong, and there was added non-existence drinks on our bill later and since he doesnt speak English, it was odd to verify. Weird! (maybe I'm too sensitive about places being tourist traps?) Menu are quite expensive, overall not bad. - White Asparagus - pretty good but simple, 28 euro still steep for 6 pieces. - Cauliflower Soup - really good, silly foamy texture with ample flavor. - Escargot - good as well, cute way of serving. - Cassoulet - didnt like it at all, for the $$$$ it's a huge bowl of white beans, with a piece of sausage, a piece of pork meat, a piece of duck meat, a piece of lamb, a piece of something meat inside. We didnt like it.

Delightful restaurant in Montparnasse…read more Greeted by the owner? at the door. Knowing that we spoke next to no French, he explained the menu in English patiently. Although there is a cheaper menu of the day, It didnt' have what I wanted the cassoulet. it comes in a giant pot with bubbling beans, sausage, bacon and duck. Delicious. However, it's so big, it really should be a shared dish between 2-3 people. However, I saw a quite a few people trying to tackle it alone, like I tried. Good service and good food. Recommended.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a world class experience. Made a reservation online…read moreand my table was ready upon arrival. Received both an e-mail and text message reconfirming on the day of dining. The bistro was tucked away from the main road and featured indoor, outdoor sidewalk and outdoor parklet shaded seating. Opted for the carte blanche menu and 6 courses were decided by the chef. Service by the staff was on point, changing utensils and replacing plates at the end of each course. Front of the house staff wore an apron uniform with a white shirt and took the time to go over each course as it was presented. Each of the courses were excellent, textures and flavors were all world class. Portions were also perfect. I'm a huge fan of smaller portions so that numerous courses can be tried throughout the evening. €71/head for dinner.

A very good restaurant. The food is really tasty. Having been there multiple times, the 5 course…read moremeal and the 8 course meal are very tasty, the menu changes quite often. The food is very tasty. The service is very kind and the chef is very nice. The atmosphere can change: it is sometimes very intimate and quiet but it can also feel like a bistro being quite loud. In conclusion it is a really goods restaurant overall with ready food and nice staff.

The food here was just ehhh. The beef Milanese was a little dry. Would have probably preferred…read morechicken fried steak over this. The fish was a little smelly. Food was overall decent. Nice neighborhood near the Louvre.

We had an excellent dining experience at le petit machon. Our waiter, Eric, was exceptional. He…read moreassisted us with choosing the best appetizer and meal options, was very attentive and accommodating. The food was very flavorful and paired amazingly with the wine that was recommended to us. If you're looking for a cute place to enjoy a meal, I highly recommend this restaurant.

Genuinely one of my favorite dining experiences! I visited France for the first time this summer…read moreand picked Jacques Faussat on a whim, but I'll definitely be making a special visit the next time I decide to travel to Paris. The food was outstanding and 100% worth the Michelin star already. My friend and I both got the 3-course menu (but, of course, sampled each other's dishes, so it felt like a 6-course meal). We started with a smattering of amuse bouche, including garlic bonbon, wafers, and the cutest little aubergine tarts. I never thought that garlic candy could taste good, but Jacques Faussat somehow made it happen. For our appetizers, I ordered the mushroom ravioli and my friend got the squid with squid ink. The ravioli was filled with delightfully earthy, umami mushrooms and paired with a fresh, herbaceous green sauce. The pasta was perfectly cooked and surrounded by a few extra little mushrooms just to really pack in the mushroom flavor. The squid was also fantastic; it was perfectly cooked, with a slight bite but no rubberiness, and the squid ink sauce emphasized the briney, umami flavor without making the dish too fishy. However, the real star of the show was the mains! I got their cod with peas and carrots and, not only was the presentation gorgeous (who knew you could create so many different shapes and textures with two vegetables?), but the cod was to die for. It was the most tender, succulent fillet I've ever had, falling apart at the slightest touch from my fork. The fish / veggies themselves were just lightly seasoned, allowing their natural flavors to shine through, but there was also a fantastic sauce on the side that you could use to switch up the flavor profiles. The desserts were also delightful -- our options were the rhubarb cheesecake with sichuan peppercorn sorbet and a chocolate mousse with marigold ice cream. The cheesecake was delicious and had a wonderful hit of tartness from the rhubarb and hint of crispiness from the pastry coating; the sorbet definitely had quite the peppercorn kick, and it was exciting to see them lean into a bolder flavor profile here. However, the dessert that I'll dream of until I somehow make it back here will be the chocolate mousse; it was remarkably simple on paper, but the light floral marigold ice cream perfectly balanced out the rich dark chocolate mousse and shell; the green herb sauce around it was equally fantastic and helped to brighten up the dessert. Beyond the food, what really made Jacques Faussat shine was the service. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, even letting my friend and I practice our rusty French to order. That French later came in handy when Jacques himself came out to greet us and thank us for joining him, which was truly the perfect end to the evening! The restaurant is pretty small, with capacity for max 10 tables, so the chef is able to put a ton of care and personal flair into each dish he makes and table he serves. Truly can't recommend this spot enough!

Wow, Simply wow. Extraordinary is an understatement. The food, the drink, the staff, the ambiance,…read moreevery detail.... My partner and I celebrated our engagement here and I'm in awe walking the street fantasizing what next week or next month's menu will be. Mr. Faussat and company hats off to you. Sofia was also excellent and explained our pairings beautifully. If you are lucky enough to enjoy what we ate today bless you. This simply is a memory we will cherish forever as the best food and wine we may ever come across!

We read about Albion in the New York Times travel section a few years ago, so it's no wonder we…read morewere surrounded by English speakers and business travelers vs. real French people while dining here. Despite the dreadful feeling of being unoriginal, and craving a bit more authentic French ambiance, Albion was one of the best meals we had in Paris; the creativity and flavors really stood out from your typical French bistro. There's a reason the tourists flock here (and maybe a few Frenchie foodies, too). The atmosphere is nice and simple, lots of wood and very little decorative flair. There's a wine retail area up front, and the dining & kitchen area in the back. We were seated near the kitchen and loved peeking at the chefs perfect each plate before it was sent out. Both meat & veggies are given equal prominence in the dishes, and the chefs concoct incredible flavors with fresh herbs, unique veggies, and of course... rich sauces. If you're looking for an upscale, creative, memorable meal in Paris, Albion is a worthy choice. French cuisine with an innovative spin, and a welcome emphasis on unique wines.

Great little restaurant / wine bar. I came here for lunch during a work day and thoroughly enjoyed…read moreit. The menu was very creative but the flavors all went together very well, service was good and presentation was very nice. I returned a second time and my experience was equally good! Would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and family!

As Americans, we were really looking forward to enjoying authentic dining experiences that were not…read moregeared towards tourists. Xavier, the gentleman who checked us in at Hotel Joke (a few blocks away), marked a few places on the map that he recommended. "If you want to eat like an American, we have a breakfast buffet. If you want to eat like a Parisian, go to the bakery on the corner." (Artisan Boulanger Patissier). La Balancoire was one of the restaurants he marked on our map, so we had dinner there our first night. We absolutely loved it. Of course, we're tourists and it was our first time in Paris, so we would be impressed by anything that felt "French". Having said that, no other dining experience we had dimmed our feelings towards La Balancoire. The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was cozy and intimate and we loved the experience. Put this on your list of places to visit if you're going to Paris.

No need to go out of your way to dine here, but if you are looking for a charming, quirky little…read morespot for dinner in Montmartre, La Balancoire will do the trick. On a quiet side street, with no more than 10 tables, and an old wooden swing installed near the front door (balancoire = swing), it feels perfectly cozy. Our group had the front table near the window, where we squeezed into pillow-strewn bench seats. The menu was fairly standard for Paris, with a few surprises like the "indecisive" menu (a prix fixe sampler). The peche du jour with pureed carrots and fresh peas was delightful, with a lemony sauce (20 euros). My friend's burger was way overcooked, so she sent it back and they agreed to re-make it for her. The dessert sampler was another hit (10 euros), especially the house-made tiramisu in a little pot. Wines were simple and decently priced, but overall La Balancoire's location in Montmartre makes it a bit pricier than your average neighborhood bistro. Good grub, agreeable service, and cozy environs. Not a bad place to end up and enjoy la vie francaise.