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    Le Grand Colbert

    3.6 (306 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench, Landmarks & Historical Buildings
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Dressy

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    Dessert of the day -- st Honoré cake and I'm obsessed and don't even usually like sweets but mon dieu
    Lauren C.

    Vraiment une expérience magnifique -- la nourriture était exquise, le service impeccable et l'ambiance parfaite ! merci beaucoup pour une expérience très spéciale pour ma mère et moi Truly a wonderful experience - the food was exquisite, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere perfect! Thank you so much for a very special experience for my mother and me. Seriously, it was delicious enough I had to write about it in multiple languages

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    Ed U.

    It was Jamie W's and my last dinner after spending (literally) a lovely week in Paris celebrating 20 years together. I thought it might be fun to try the restaurant that was the preface for the romantic climax of 2003's "Something's Gotta Give". Playing an accomplished playwright, Diane Keaton wanted to celebrate her birthday at her favorite restaurant (Photo 2). What was nice was how this place looked and felt sophisticated and cinematic much like it was portrayed in the movie. At the same time, tables were not scrunched together (like at Bofinger, for example) and it didn't feel all that stuffy. What was funny was that the menu cover stated "Diner Menu", which made me immediately think of a greasy spoon although the term 'diner' actually means 'dinner'. My French sucks. However, my confusion was not fully misplaced because shortly after we sat at our table, a small bowl of freshly crisp potato chips arrived along with a ramekin of marinated olives (Photo 21). We started with our cocktail of choice, the 15€ Espresso Martinis, which we agreed were among the best we ever had (Photo 7). That might explain why we soon had a second round. The warm rustic bread arrived next with a typically crunchy crust and a soft middle which we slathered with their fresh butter (Photo 9). This led to the appetizers. Jamie ordered the 21€ Whole Artichoke Heart which sat on a bed of arugula salad and was topped with a mound of Parmesan shavings (Photo 23). I had never seen a heart that big on a plate. Quite refreshing with nice contrasts in texture. I went full Franco and ordered the 25€ Burgundy Large Escargots (Photos 12, 23). There were nine plump ones in my order, and they were thoroughly delicious and not at all too chewy as they were soaked liberally in garlic butter. The snails were too big for the fancy pinchers they provided, but I speared them easily with the cocktail fork. Our entrees were even more masterfully prepared. Jamie had the 31€ Risotto with Crispy Zucchinis and Prawns (Photo 10). The dish was a creamy delight with five succulent prawns accompanied by zucchini and arugula. I went for the 33€ Braised Beef slowly cooked for seven hours and topped with braised carrots and parsley (Photo 8). So tender, much like an amazing pot roast, it could've fallen off the bone if there was a bone. It was accompanied by decadently creamy mashed potatoes and an add-on of buttery 8€ Green Beans (Photo 5). Coupled with the espresso martinis, the meal was not a Weight Watchers special. Discretion be damned, however, as we went for dessert. Wanting to replicate the near-perfect floating island he had at Bofinger, Jamie ordered the 14€ Floating Island (Photo 6). The meringue was not quite as airy, but the creme anglaise was a winner. I wanted a showy end to my meal and ordered the 18€ Baked Alaska, a delightful rendition of the traditional ice cream cake which was stylishly flambed with rum (Photo 3). Dessert engulfed in a blue flame is what I call panache. In fact, the whole evening was quite amazing. FOOD - 5 stars...classic French dishes executed with panache and satisfying flavors COCKTAILS - 5 stars...the espresso martinis were impeccable AMBIANCE - 5 stars...genuinely photogenic with a surprising sense of intimacy amid the packed tables...it's no wonder movies are shot in here (Photos 2, 15, 19, 24) SERVICE - 5 stars...attentive, responsive, and ingratiating TOTAL - 5 stars...if you're looking for the ideal Parisian dining experience, this be it RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

    Food is amazing and the place was beautiful but staff were a bit rude. Otherwise overall a great experience

    Escargot
    Lawrence C.

    I visited this restaurant during my trip to Paris as I had seen some individuals recommend it online. We made a dinner reservation here for two people and we were able to be seated right away. The inside of the restaurant is very well-decorated, and I can definitely see this place as being good for hosting special events. For the food, we decided to get escargot, frog legs, and lamb chops. All the food here was cooked well, with lots of flavor to them. The meats were all quite juicy, and the lamb especially was very tender. The service was quite good here too, and it wasn't too hard to get the attention of the waiters. Overall, this was a nice restaurant to check out and I can see why other have recommended it!

    Lana T.

    A legendary brasserie. Le Grand Colbert is a historic establishment with high ceilings, gilded chandeliers & crisp white tablecloths. Wonderful garlic herb butter enriched escargot, harmonious rich Foie Gras, and mouthwatering delicious Poulet Roti. Finished our dinner with soft, buttery Crepes Suzette Flambé Au Grand Marnier, the presentation was a memorable experience!

    Table setting and lighting in the restaurant
    Heidi K.

    This restaurant is iconic, and the food was absolutely amazing! The pictures don't do justice to the ambience! I had the escargot paired with a lovely red wine, and the braised beef, which was fantastic! The service was wonderful and also very attentive. I would go back 1 million times to this restaurant when visiting Paris.

    Filet mignon
    Fancypants X.

    4.5 stars rounded up. Diane Keaton's character in "Something's Gotta Give" brought me here. If you think that's unoriginal, wait til you hear I ordered the same roast chicken she mentions in the movie. Not only did it not disappoint but the half portion of roasted farm chicken (32 €) exceeded my expectations. One of our servers plated it tableside, spooning rich, comforting juices over tender chicken. The nicely-cooked carrots & onions lent additional flavor to the dish, & I couldn't stop eating fries with mustard; so potent, it cleared out my sinuses. I also took bites of my companions' filet mignon (50 €) & risotto with crispy zucchini & prawns (31 €), both as delectable as my own dish. As stuffed as we were from dinner, passing up dessert at a restaurant this good was not an option. Baked Alaska (18 €) was flambéed with rum at the table & the Coupe Mont Blanc (16 €) combined chestnut cream (my new favorite edible discovery) with vanilla ice cream, melty chocolate, & whipped cream. A superb ending to an unforgettable meal, & we so appreciated the professional, but warm service we received. Merci! Perhaps I should write Diane Keaton a thank you note for the romantic, old school Paris recommendation, but I suspect she's too busy to entertain my foolishness.

    Boiled eggs

    This place is thoroughly horrible. A supposed "fancy restaurant" that a family of 6 for only €563 ($648), was probably one of the worst places we ate at over an entire trip of 19 days. First, the restaurant looked very nice, but the waiters weren't. They never greeted us, never had a kindly matter towards us, or thanked us when we left. Next, the food here was distasteful. The boiled eggs had a mustard that tasted disgusting and there was way too much of it. Then, the braised beef was just flavourless. Not even salt could have helped. And, I found a thick piece of beef skin in my dish. For the price we paid for this meal, I would expect something better than this joke of a meal.

    View from the front of the restaurant
    Gina D.

    I saw this restaurant had mixed reviews. We wanted to give it a try and see what was what. It is known for a scene in the movie, "As Good As it Gets." I made our reservation and when we arrived we were met with a friendly smile and we were sat right away. I noticed the beautiful decor and inviting atmosphere. It was my husband's birthday, and I was really counting on an amazing meal for him. When I made the reservation, I let them know it was his birthday. Our waiter was amazing, warm and very kind. He made some great recommendations. We were served complimentary nibbles of delicious potato chips, olives and bread. We ordered and shared the French Onion Soup and it did not disappoint. It was super cheesy and full of flavor. We ordered the Chateaubriand for two. It was absolutely wonderful. We both love steak and it was perfectly seasoned, it was tender and very juicy. The side of béarnaise sauce was creamy and it paired perfectly with the steak. The steak didn't need it as it was delicious without it but we love béarnaise sauce. It came with a side of French fries and green beans. The green beans were fresh, crisp, and beautifully seasoned--lightly sautéed with just enough butter. The French fries were golden, crispy, and irresistibly good. Not greasy, just perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, just the way we like them. To end our amazing dinner experience, we ordered the Baked Alaska flambéed with rum. They brought it out with a birthday sparkler and sang happy birthday in French to my husband. Our whole meal was excellent from beginning to end. This was truly a well-rounded and satisfying experience. We would definitely come back again.

    Chestnut Napoleon. Pastry had a bit of burned taste, but the crème was delicious.
    Jon F.

    Fantastic in every way. Wonderful oysters, tartare, and a chateaubriand to die for! So amazing that we booked another reservation during our short trip.

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    Pamela G.

    After trading a bunch of reviews I almost cancelled our lunch reservation and I'm sure glad I didn't. We had none of the problems others mentioned. It is a lovely restaurant and service was friendly and very good. The food was excellent. I had a lovely piece of chicken with a great sauce and done frites. My husband got the salmon and I was very jealous! He wouldn't trade but he gave me a taste and both he and I thought it was excellent. The sauce was great we got the prize fix lunch . First course was eggs mayonnaise with a lot of mayo and so good. They brought little bowls of potato chips snd olives as an amuse bouche which was nice. People of all ages were dining there and everyone seemed happy. And I didn't hear any English (except for our waiter). This is a classic French restaurant so prepare to settle in and enjoy the food and the experience.

    Maricela V.

    I have zero idea how this place is still standing. I mean a lot of people go because it was in some old movie from the early 90s ... but do yourself a favor and avoid at all costs! Their steak made me legit sick. I'm quite positive it was spoiled. The French onion soup was thick and impossible to eat with the giant old stale bread sitting on top and the broth was basically gravy. The chicken they're so famous for was bland. Don't let movies fool you ... this place is a must skip.

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    the beouf dish was simply divine!...lovely restaurant....great service....dessert was great too.

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

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(93 reviews)
    1.7 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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    Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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    Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(566 reviews)
    1.4 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis 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 German 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 that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait 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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    Bistro des Augustins - Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

    Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

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    Assiette de saumon fumé

    Bistro des Augustins - Inside

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    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(709 reviews)
    2.4 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
    €€

    my favorite restaurant in Paris they got the four of us in with no reservation tight spacing i had…read morea watermelon salad and we all loved everything yes, we got the mousse this is a well-run restaurant

    Friday lunch was an absolute beauty…read more The food? Fantastic. The wait times? Let's just say we're in Paris, not a Formula 1 pit lane. We'll leave it at that. We headed to Chez Janou, a Paris institution. I hadn't been in years, but my son insisted we go back because, according to him, they have the best chocolate mousse in Paris. Judging by the lineup, half the city; and every tourist with an Instagram account showed up. Thankfully we had a 2pm reso. Here's the thing, though. Everyone talks about the mousse, but the food deserves just as much attention. I'd also forgotten how much I love the 3rd arrondissement. Wander a few minutes from the restaurant and you'll find beautiful art galleries, a gorgeous little park, and some of the best boutique shopping in Paris. It's one of those neighbourhoods where you accidentally walk 15,000 steps without realizing it. Now, here's your game plan. Start with the escargots or the gambas to share. For your main, order the farci provençal or the foie de veau. The farci is like a French version of a stuffed pepper: yummy comfort food with a southern coast twist. As for the foie de veau... I actually ordered it by mistake. I thought I was getting regular veal. Out came veal liver. Best mistake of the day. I love liver. My mom makes an incredible liver and onions, so I'm a tough judge. This was outstanding. Rich, buttery, perfectly cooked and perfectly salted. It was so good I immediately texted my mom and told her she's coming here the next time she's in Paris. Drum roll, please... The chocolate mousse. Was it worth all the hype? Yep. There are no fancy swirls or little artistic desserts here. A server simply walks over carrying what looks like a white industrial-sized bowl of chocolate mousse and casually drops a mountain of it onto your plate. Everyone grabs a spoon and starts digging in. It's wonderfully French. Simple. Unpretentious. Ridiculously good. So yes, Chez Janou lives up to the hype. But don't just come for the mousse. Come for the lunch, stay for the neighbourhood, and spend the afternoon getting happily lost in one of the best corners of Paris. That's a Friday well spent.

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    Chez Janou - Bar vibe

    Bar vibe

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    Escargot

    Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.3(299 reviews)
    1.4 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
    €€€

    We did not have a good visit to Chez Fernand. From start to finish, our waiter was terribly…read moreunpleasant and incredibly rude to us, for no reason. We have gone into every place being polite and kind and were met with such hostility. He got even more snippy and rude when we declined to have wine or dessert, when we tried to ask any questions about the menu, even walking away from us while we were in the middle of speaking or asking a question. When he brought us food or drinks he nearly dropped it on the table and quickly sped off. Some other servers seemed nice to other guests, so maybe we got one on a bad day but still we felt really upset and uncomfortable with how we were treated, there is no reason for anyone in the service industry to be so rude especially when we were being so polite. You also get blocked into your seat, and are very close to other guests which is fine but you have to call the waiter to pull your table back out to get up or to go to your seat- to which they begrudgingly do so. The beef bourguignon was tasty, but we did not like how both my and my friend's order were brought in the same pot. This resulted in us having maybe 3 tiny potatoes each and not near as much meat as we hoped for. We were expecting to each have our own dish. This was certainly not worth the 36€ per person price point (nearly $80 USD for the one pot of food), and we left the restaurant still hungry and extremely upset and disappointed by the service. Overall I would not return or recommend.

    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.

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    Interior

    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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    Beef bourguignon

    La Jacobine

    La Jacobine

    4.5(422 reviews)
    1.5 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    IMPORTANT- make sure you have a reservation (made online) however, it's also important that you get…read morea confirmation email. I made one and did not receive a confirmation email so there must have been a glitch in the system and it did not go through. However, we put our name down on a Saturday evening and only had to wait 20 minutes. The place is very small and charming- we set less than a foot away from another couple which made the experience more fun. We were greeted by a great server and he accommodated to our language- we ordered a glass of champagne and a beer then 6 escargot to start. It was fun diving into the culture as well as delicious. The meals were perfect size for us and had so much flavor! We dipped the potatoes from the beef with the ravioli cheese and it was the most delicious combination. I get the buzz about this place, we had such a lovely time as a traveling couple and would go again for the whole meal anymore!

    First of all... I took a chance. It was bitter cold and Saint Germaine passage was crowded. I knew…read moreI'd never get a reservation for after 7pm, but as it was only 4, I decided to take a chance. I really wanted to try the duck. I went inside and in my horrible French asked if I could have "a place port un." The server was so sweet. He sat me at a very warm table and helped me understand the menu. The food was superb. Warning: the duck tajine is very rich. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The almonds atop the sauce add the perfect touch. More than anything, I was grateful for the kindness and attention to detail and courtesy. People like this server make the world a better place.

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    La Jacobine - Escargot

    Escargot

    La Jacobine - The entrance to the passage from Rue André des Arts (6eme arr) 11/1/23

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    The entrance to the passage from Rue André des Arts (6eme arr) 11/1/23

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