This restaurant has excellent food and excellent service. We went with a group of 4 the 2nd night we were in Paris (we made a reservation) and we went back for a second time with no reservation and the staff accommodated us after recognizing us. The food and wine are Devine. This is a must if you can get to the Latin Quarter read more

Our best meal in Paris!! We saw many great Yelp reviews of this place and decided to have dinner there and it was beyond expectation. We stared our meal with duck terrine and baked camembert with honey and brown sugar, so so good! And followed by pig cheek and quail for main courses. Everything was so delicious and service was awesome even though they were busy. Can't wait to come back to Paris and eat there again!!! read more

Fantastic spot in Paris. The bass with vanilla sauce is a house speciality, and excellent at that. Very attentive wait staff without being overbearing. Would absolutely come back on my next trip. read more

Lovely pleasant place with very friendly and helpful staff. Very nice atmosphere. The food was excellent though not amazing. We enjoyed it more than Les Bouquinistes even though the food was not nearly as good. read more

My mother and I ate here on holiday at the recommendation of my brother-in-law, who had been here several times. We each started out with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and baguettes, followed by a chicken dish for my mother and scallops for me. We thought the food was flavorful, and service was quick and friendly. We enjoyed a creme brûlée for dessert and finished every bite of all our dishes! I recommend Le Petit Pontoise for a solid meal in Paris. read more

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Oooooh. La la !!!! amazing French food with impeccable service! I can leave Psris happy now....favorites were the fois gras with fig, roasted chicken, tarte tatin. Excellent wine list. Bon appetit! read more

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I was surfing the Yelp site tonight and realized that I have never written a review on Le Petit Pontoise. I have been fortunate enough to have visited Paris more than a few times and on a recommendation of my best friend, who works for Chanel, I went. It is a lovely atmosphere with great food and service. I was hooked on this place after the first visit. I would recommend reservations because it is quite busy. I would have to disagree with the negative review by Adam B. as referring to this place as a Tourist Trap. It is frequented by American travelors, however I always see neighborhood Parisians also dining each time I visit. It was reviewed by the well respected New York Times travel section, when my friend discovered this place. I would certainly recommend it. If you are a fan of foi gras... it is divine here. read more

I have only been in Paris a short time, but this is as good as it gets for me. The food is absolutely amazing, and the service is perfect. I can't eat here again. read more

Great food, wine selections and atmosphere. The owner Cristine is wonderful. High end French food without the crazy prices.

Warning: the camembert is medium size and we didn't know it was meant to be shared! Just take not to order too much if only two people are dining. Escargot in garlic and butter was amazing, not to be missed! Probably one of the best we had in Paris. Slow-cooked pig cheek taste good, reminded us of the Asian rice dumpling we had in Malaysia. I had the duck with roasted vegetables. Overall was satisfying. read more

Recommended by a neighbor, the was one of our favorite restaurants in Paris, and if you happen to find yourself on the Left Bank some evening (or even if you're on the Right Bank), you should definitely give this place a try! My wife, daughter and I tried the chicken, rack of lamb, and steak, and shared all three, and they were all excellent. Perhaps the highlight of the dinner though was the fabulous bottle of wine my wife and I shared. read more

My favourite place to eat in Paris, this is a neighbourhood restaurant with generous portions of gutsy, hearty but beautifully cooked food in a relaxed atmosphere. Dress up or down - no raised eyebrows here. How is it that the French, at least Chef at Le Petit Pontoise, can elevate roast chicken and mash to the food of the gods?! Highly recommended, as are their scallop and fish dishes which have never failed to deliver fabulous flavours. If you're a pudding person, save some space and prepare to be blown away. The prices have risen since it started appearing in the trendy Paris guidebooks and websites but I think that Le PP remains a solid bet for the quality of food, relaxed atmosphere and good value. Bookings essential (well they used to be, pre Le Crunch!) read more

This place was outstanding thank you Yelp friends my niece wanted to try snails for the first time we went for lunch got 4 appetizers snails, blue shrimp, beets and goat cheese salad (omg crazy good) and the cheese ravioli it was great Waitress was so nice good people around us Do not let the outside stop you (need a little fixing) read more

New ownership this Spring, but with the same chef, the same menu yields the same very good dinner. Lots of tough choices - beet Napoleon, ravioli gratin, rack of lamb or the foie gras - all best in class read more

One of the best meal I've ever had. It was absolutely delicious. Perfectly crafted and presented. The service is great and the place is quite charming. read more

The most delicious meal ever, 10 stars!! The sea bass with vanilla bean is exceptional. Overheard others in the restaurant say it was the best meal they ever had and I agree. The fish was served on a black plate with white cream, the sauce was so delicious that I used the bread to soak it up, by the time I was done you wouldn't have known there wasn't a drop of sauce left. read more

So good! Quality entrées and dessert. They care. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lava cake was one of the best I've ever had. When I cut into the cake it oozed an amazing amount of chocolate goodness. read more

Amazing food. The foie gras was great for a starter. Must get the beef filet. The people at the restaurant were very welcoming. It was a great experience. read more

When I graduated from college in 2001, a group of us decided to have what we called a Shotgun Tour of Europe. One of the cities we backpacked through was Paris. My experience here was horrible because of the hotel we stayed in (our concierge was just nasty). Our last few hours there, we decided to treat ourselves to a nice dinner and this unassuming restaurant somehow caught our eyes. I was more than pleasantly surprised. It's been years and I happened to come across the multiple business cards that I took from the restaurant (thank gosh for my hoarding ways). I'm not surprised at the high reviews this place has gotten. The staff was amazing - they barely spoke English and were so patient with our broken French. I can still remember how delicious their one appetizer was. It was the most simple appetizer - artichoke and their butter sauce. I'm sad that I didn't come across this business card before I went on my last trip to Europe this past summer but hopefully I will get a chance to visit it the next time I visit Paris! read more

We were recommended to this place by the woman who rented us her apartment on Air B&B. We had just had dinner at Au Bougnat (see review) the night before so the bar was set pretty high on many aspects. Overall, the food was very good. Its a 'home-style' bistro atmosphere, and the food is very fresh & tasty. My husband had the escargot ( phenom!) and the beef cheek stew,which he loved. The best part of my meal was the artichoke appetizer - it was like a warm slice of pie. I enjoyed the rack of lamb, but having eaten lamb a LOT, this was not fantastic, but still very good. Overall, I felt the meal was a tad overpriced, even for Paris. When an entree cost $30-$40, you have expectations, so I'd say, they fell slightly short for the price. The service was fair, but friendly & my only other comment ( in case the restaurant reads this) is to buy a dimmer switch for the lighting. The lights were so bright, I felt I was under a microscope, especially for dinner - not exactly cosy or romantic. Would I recommend it? Not sure. There are too many other places to try.... read more

One of the best gastronomical experiences in Paris ever! Had camembert, free range chicken and chocolate amadeus with bordeaux. Exceptional, exceptional. One lady serving entire restaurant and still great service. Highly recommend it. Furthest thing from a tourist trap! Loved, loved, loved! Everyone there shared my opinion. Don't miss out. read more

My wife and I had dinner there two nights ago. It's a great restaurant in the 5th with traditional French cuisine. My wife had the foie gras with figs and it literally melted in my mouth. It was like goose flavored butter. I had the veal kidneys in mustard sauce. It was incredibly good and not something I can find at home. Service was friendly and most of the staff speaks English. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Bit of a disappointment. Had been here 8 years ago and found our recent visit to be a bit lackluster. The food and service were fine but lacking in enthusiasm. Had much higher hopes read more

Fabulous country French style, unbelievable service and a stellar Parisian experience. Can't miss the duck confit with foie gras. Reserve a table! read more

My college age daughter and I decided to try a "real" neighborhood bistro and we're delighted: despite arriving only about 20 minutes before closing they welcomed us with open arms, great food and good wine. Had the escargot, beer and goat cheese salad, duck and lamb: served quickly, excellent foot in a warm, comfortable setting. Prob not more than 30 people max so this is not a tourist spot but they are nice enough to speak English and are wonderfully attentive. What more could we ask for? Try the chocolate Amadeus for dessert - perfect with that last glass of Bordeaux! read more

Five stars / cinq étoiles ! Need we say more? Excellente...from service (greeting) all the way to food! Highly recommended! Bon appétit! Never ever had given a review on Yelp before! This place had me do it gladly! read more

I'm a good cook; this makes me a fussy diner. This place is the real deal. Personable service, superb food. I had the escargot then the pig cheeks, she had the chicken. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommended. read more

Loved this small place in the Latin Quarter! They hung our wet coats for us and gave us a nice corner table and English menus. They were very patient with us considering only one of us spoke French. Everyone enjoyed the baked Camembert and roasted artichoke and eggplant starters. My main was the duck parmentier with fried foie gras and mashed potatoes. The sauce was divine and I am now a foie fan (don't tell my California homies). Then we got the cafe gourmand mini desserts. Great way to end the meal. The kicker was that I left my Chanel purse on the back of my chair. Only realized after I was back at my hotel 15 minutes away. After a quick call to them and a frantic Uber back, the had placed my purse aside for me. Great food, friendly service, and honest to boot. I will recommend Le Petit Pontoise to all my coworkers, friends, and fellow Yelpers. You can tell them that the crazy American that left her Chanel purse sent you! read more

Staff was abrupt, none of our selections looked like the website photos. The pork miel was too sweet for me and the pork was tough/stringy.

What others have said is true- this place is a gem. It is conveniently located near Notre Dame, and it has a lovely atmosphere inside. My boyfriend and I arrived at noon, just as they opened, without a reservation and were seated without a problem. The lady who waited on us (and the whole restaurant) was very kind and offered us a menu in English, which we were glad to have. I was worried that we would be the only people eating restaurant, but by 12:20 the restaurant was packed. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the baked camembert cheese with almond and honey crumble, which was heavenly. My boyfriend ordered the quail, and I ordered the pig cheek. Both were absolutely delicious. This was one of our best dining experiences in Paris. If you can afford a pricier meal, then I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Larry and I have been coming to this restaurant for years - always get a great meal, great service, and meet people from all over the world here. I'm shocked by the ignorant comments about this being a tourist trap. Really? Authentic French country cuisine, served by lovely staff who are helpful with descriptions and translation of language. The price is high enough to keep the riff raft out. Come on Melbourne Florida traveler - don't go back to Petit Pontoise, and let others who appreciate home cooked food have the table, and pay for what you get..... read more

I went to Le Petit Pontoise for my birthday dinner this past Saturday, and our meal was superb. It was recommended to me by family and my guide book so I new I had to try it. I started with the salad of green beans and crayfish tossed in a balsamic dressing which was unbelievable. My main course, however, was the the real star of the meal: duck parmentier with fried foie gras and potato puree. It was easily the best duck I've ever had. For desert, I had the chocolate Amadeus which was a Fondant/lava cake - also delicious. The restaurant also has an amazing wine selection (including bottles for under 30 euros). Overall the service was great and while it's certainly more than I usually spend on dinner, it was completely worth it! read more

Ive been traveling annually or more frequently to Paris for business/pleasure the last 25 years, it is only with great regret that it took me 20yrs to wander down to the this part of the 5th to discover Le Petit Pontoise in 2010. I have since made it a point to dine at Le Petit Pontoise as a first stop (and sometimes a last stop) on every visit. As a restaurateur myself i can't recommend a restaurant more than this, they never cease to be anything but great. A short but awesome menu, a very short but well rounded wine list, and friendly welcoming staff that blend in with the warm decor. You can't go wrong, but make a reservation, this is a small restaurant. Thanks guys for always being great, not always an easy task. See you in December. read more