Food was excellent. I would give 5 stars but the service was not good. We arrived around 7:20pm and we didn't get our appetizer until about an hour later. Everyone else (who arrived after us) we're all eating before us. We weren't even offered bread when everyone else was also. For 26 euros, you get an appetizer and main or a main and dessert. So we opted for one of each. The appetizer, we got the flan filled with seafood. Absolutely delicious. For the main, I got the duck a la orange and it was outstanding. The orange sauce seemed to be freshly made with real oranges. The apple tart is freshly made to order. Was hot with a nice scoop of ice cream. I want to be back but I hope the service is better. read more

What a weird restaurant. The setting is OK and we had three good dishes (onion soup followed by steak and an apple cake) and yet we were thoroughly dissatisfied. Why? The waiting staff. They were miserable as if they didn't want to be there and as if they didn't want us to be there. Very awkward and unpleasant. We won't be back. read more

Cute restaurant in the alleys of the Latin quarter. Prices were reasonable and a charming interior. Food was also good, got the duck a l'orange which was a bit too sweet, and the special chicken in a foie gras sauce which was very good. Got foie gras to start also and an onion soup. Both were ok and left a Lot to be desired. Follow me on @ sophiaeaaats for more recs! read more

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For our last night in Paris, we asked for a dinner recommendation from our hotel concierge. Criteria were that it be within walking distance (we were in the Latin Quarter, right next door to the Sorbonne) and serve a traditional French meal. The suggestion was Le Petit Prince de Paris only a couple blocks away. We went on a Wednesday at 7:30p--still on the early side of European dinner hours--and they managed to seat us without a reservation. The restaurant would fill quickly and it was no wonder as to why. After placing our orders including a bottle of what turned out to be an exquisite Bordeaux and an appetizer of escargots, we were served complimentary crostini, soft herbed cheese and curried green olives. The burgundy escargots baked in parsley butter were accompanied by more bread. They lacked the garlic punch we were used to from escargots ordered stateside. We assumed this was a more authentic version and highlighted the flavor of the meat. The entrees were rich yet well-balanced. The beef tenderloin served with decadent (yet GF?!) béarnaise sauce on the side was accompanied by a delicate scalloped potato and vegetable terrine. Service was good and tables are small and intimate. Ala carte entrees, including escargot, salads, various foie gras, and oysters in half and full dozen portions, are largely small plates and range from 11-19€ (except 1 doz oysters at 32€). Plates featuring the beef béarnaise, sea bream in hazelnut oil, rack of lamb with shallot gravy, sea scallops in vanilla-lemon cream, and others, range in price from 28-32€. We have eagerly recommended this quaint eatery to friends and family vacationing in the popular Latin Quarter of Paris. read more

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I've been here 3-4 times now during my visits to Paris. And I dont know what to make of this place. One time we just had desserts, which was okay and fun. Another time I had one of my best meals- had the scallops. Then most recently I had the worst meal of possibly my life here - waited 1.5 hrs for appetizers to get out. 35 min for the main course. Waiters were not attentive even getting us wine we ordered, but spent their spare time flirting with customers. It was nauseating and frustrating. The meal lasted 3.5 hrs and we went to Burger King afterwards because it was so unsatisfactory. I now am being asked by friends to recommend places to eat in Paris and I cannot summon the strength to recommend this place, because it's so unpredictable and unprofessional. Sometimes the food is good, sometimes the food is bad, and sometimes the service is pure trash. If you have limited time in Paris don't come here. It's too unpredictable. read more

Incredible experience all around. Servers we're cordial & genuine, setting was beautifully decorated, atmosphere was perfect, and the food was phenomenal. I ordered the Zuchni & scallop flan cake as the starter which melted in my mouth and was packed with flavor. Next up was the roasted duck with mango sauce and scallop potatoes, yet again incredible. Lastly, I enjoyed the chocolate fountain cake which was a perfect way to finish off the meal. During our dinner, we got to enjoy a variety of classics and Christmas tunes sung by performers in the restaurant. Wouldn't have spent my Christmas eve anywhere else and will be back again soon. read more

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WARNING!!! This place is absolute TRASH. The food sucks. The service sucks and it literally seemed as if they threw us in a corner so I'd give the atmosphere a -10 star too. The owner was making faces at people calling and rolled his eyes at us several times. They even attempted to make us pay for food we didn't even receive. Do NOT waste your money at this place. Overall a very bad experience. read more

Terrible. Service the worst. No one is there who cares. Waited forever while no one there. Gave us the bill for the wrong table. Profiteroles terrible b/c ice cream melted. read more

With my very limited french speaking abilities I will now say to you Bonjour! Please eat here. Je suis plein. Merci beaucoup. Au revior! You now know my entire french vocabulary. ANYWAYS I had my best meal in Paris here so I gotta write a review. This place is quite elegantly decorated which I didn't expect looking at it from the outside. It is located in a part of the latin quarter rich with other good eateries, but DO NOT pass this place up! For a meal in Paris, Le Petit Prince is relatively priced. The cheapest pre fixe option (entree + main or main+ dessert) is 18 euro, then 23, then 27. The quality of the meal is well worth this, and even more!! My main was the CUMIN STUFFED SEABASS... divine. The cumin is quite strong so if you're not a fan, meh. But I loved it. Next was BANANA MOUSSE for dessert and W-O-W that is some good mousse. A bit on the sweet side, but with my sweet tooth, I'm not complaining. Nice to look at too (hey I'm a sucker for presentation I guess). I'm not sure if their menu changes daily, weekly, monthly, whatever, but I would definitely recommend the two dishes I had. AND THE GARLIC CREAM MUSSELS as an entree that my mom had (on the 18euro pre fixe option nonetheless!) were out of this world. I could dip the fresh french baguettes in the broth all dayyyyyyyy if I could. Bottom line, this is a WIN in my book! If you're in the latin quarter looking for dinner, this is your place! read more

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My wife and I were recommended this restaurant during our time in Paris. From the front of the restaurant it is tough to gauge it's worth, but the food and service was amazing! We speak very little French, but helped us with our meal choices and the apple pie was made individually for us! Amazing! If you are in the Latin quarter, you need to check it out! We would go back again! read more

This place was great. A nice intimate setting and was not packed like many other places. The art on the wall was kind of odd, but we realized it's all local and for sale so it made more sense. The waiter was friendly and the food was delicious (veal and salmon). We did a set menu and it's a great price for what you get. The apple crisp is a must! read more

Le Petit Prince de Paris - Salmon and veal - French Near Me - Paris 05, 75

Had an incredibly delicious meal here our first night in Paris before flying to Morocco. After asking about a place close to our apartment for a delicious meal that we could easily find and enjoy while jet lagged, we were recommended by our AirBnb host (a Parisian local) - and we were definitely not disappointed! As it was a Sunday night, the restaurant was not very busy. We were seated in one of the back sections of the restaurant and had it all to ourselves, but could still here some melodic French drifting up from the locals seated closer to the front. They started us off with some delicious marinated olives (oddly, I find that olives are disgusting in the States, but I happily eat them abroad) and some cheesy mousse with crisp bread. I had scoped out the menu beforehand and knew that I wanted the prixe fixe 26 Euro menu with the pork cheeks, and decided to opt for dessert instead of a starter. E chose the 19 Euro menu and began with a large bowl of French onion soup, which he loved. The pork cheeks were incredibly tender, very sweet from the honey, but partially balanced by a luscious red wine sauce. The cheeks were served with THE best scalloped potatoes I have ever eaten in my life - they were so incredibly decadent I could cry, with a light crisp on top from the oven. Thanks to Le Petit Prince, I've now amended what I'd like my last meal on Earth to be! E chose the Salmon Papillote (salmon steamed with vegetables in a bag) and enjoyed that, as well as as few (too many) stolen bites of my potatoes. I wanted dessert with my menu, and opted for the crispy apple tart with caramel ice cream. It was absolutely divine, and we would have licked the plate clean had we not been in a classier establishment. We washed everything down with a bottle of reasonably-priced Burgundy they had on the menu, and enjoyed our first leisurely meal in too long. Service was what we have found typical to Paris - friendly but also a bit impersonal. Overall, I think the aim is to interfere as little as possible and let you just enjoy your meal. However, this seems to be the exact opposite of what Americans expect, so they come back to the States with claims of the French providing "horrible" service. E and I have NEVER had poor service anywhere in France, and instead appreciate the unobtrusiveness! Just remember to always ask "l'addition, sil vous plait" when they bring your final food or drink item (i.e. dessert, espresso, etc) or you'll be waiting until closing time ;) Finally - the ambiance here is perfect for a romantic evening. Lots of low lights and pretty nooks and lanterns and colors and fabrics. It's a gorgeous place. We would happily go back to Le Petit Prince de Paris if we were ever to stay nearby again! read more

The food is fine, but the service is unbelievably awful. Not a smile from anyone from the moment we walked in. Palpable disdain from the wait staff for ... what? My sincere attempt at broken French? A caricature of what some Americans think of the French, and which I have always denied was the case. We had to ask for the check four or five times, as the waiter did everything possible but take care of us, until we finally stood and put our coats on. A sentimental haunt of ours from way back. Sadly, this will be our list visit. read more

Just decent. Nothing to rave about. If you are looking for a exceptional French dining experience, I say you might be little disappointed. Food was good and service was good but no enough that I want to go back again. read more

5 stars. The food is excellent, and now after several visits, consistent. Every course was delicious, and executed perfectly. The ambiance transports you to some unknown time in Paris, where all of the rest of the world melts away. You feel a lot like Gil Pender. The real treat though are the people. The employees are wonderful, and make you feel at home and welcome as soon as you walk in. I have never been at a restaurant and felt so welcome. Thank you, I wouldn't want to have spent my birthday anywhere else. read more

Lovely space but disappointed overall.. Gorgeous decor and wonderful service. The menu is elaborate however the vegetarian dish was a real let down. Had salmon for starters and vegetables for the main dish. It was a real shame that there is nothing worthy for non meat-eaters. There could easily be a nice French dish that is simple instead of just vegetables laid out on a plate. The meats look good though but a place like with these price ranges should have a bit of everything for every taste. Wine list is good. read more

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Get the duck plate = duck ** seven ** ways: cured breast (think prosciutto), confit leg, gizzards over salad, and four types of foie gras (cured in salt, a fat slice from a terrine, cured in salt layered with mango, and seared). Each type of foie was distinct and really high quality. The terrine had a firmer texture and was gamier (cut with the mango, onion chutney). Cured in salt was creamier and slightly less gamey but the classic foie profile. Cured in salt with fresh mango slices (they used champagne mangoes, too) was totally different because of the mango's acid. And the seared foie was like eating straight fat in duck liver form. OMG. So good. So we got the duck plate, and then two mains: the minute steak with roquefort (excellent) and the veal T bone (make sure you eat the marrow as well). Despite similar appearances, the sauces were totally different in flavor, so I was a happy camper. For dessert, one slice of the tarte tatin was sufficient to over-stuff us to the point of explosion. It was huge, and the worst part of the meal (which is to say that it was only excellent, not superb). If only it were a little more carmelized on top, it would have been perfect. This was clearly a tarte that had been prepared in the traditional way (by layering apple into a cast iron skillet, then topping with a pastry crust and baking, then flipping it out of the pan so that the apples are on top when you serve it) -- and I really appreciated it. Nowadays, you see any old apple tart being called tarte tatin. The carmel ice cream to go with was not overly sweet. Also, service = they worked in a team, and were just attentive enough, but not overbearing. Super bonus: When the check came, it was about 20 euro less than I thought it would be because they did not charge us the a la carte price for all the items, but instead put one entree and one dessert on a prix fixe menu combination, and did something else with the other, I forget what -- but when the restaurant saves me money AND provides a stellar meal, well, I'm going to be a HUGE fan! We will definitely come back. read more

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Decided to give this place a shot since it was a short walk from where we were staying. Walking up, it was empty aside from two tables outside and one table inside. Seated immediately and the waitress comes over to take our drink order and recommends a white and a red wine for my friend and I. Once the wine comes out, we both order the duck magret with gratin potatoes and ask her if she can recommend the entrees that came with the meal. She recommended a zucchini dish for me and a salmon dish for my friend. When all the food came out, we were ecstatic. Everything was incredible and cooked to perfection. Ended up getting creme brûlée for dessert, which was pretty good, and my friend got the tiramisu with berries which was very good as well. €26 euros for dinner and an additional €9 for dessert (per person). Definitely will be back here next time I'm in the city!! read more

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Update: we went back. Food was absolutely amazing once again. And the staff was lovely. So pleased to have found this amazing restaurant during my Paris vacation. read more

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Visited Paris in April 2012. My friend and another friend got the duck plate and raved over it. I had already had dinner (wish I had known we were going here before! Oh well) so I had tiramisu and a glass of wine, both were great. I would like to come back here if I was ever again in Paris for a full meal. Nice ambience as well. read more

This is sort of a tough review. There were three of us dining on this occasion. One of us really didn't like their food, and none of us liked how it was handled. Hotel reception recommended this as a good place within walking distance. Quality French food. So off we go! The ambiance was casual, but at the same time elegant. You could show up dressed nicely or in denim and a (clean) t-shirt. Decor was nice, lighting subdued. As expected the prices on the menu were high. I'm getting used to that in Europe. A nice variety of dishes were available. I had the steak au poivre. It was very good. Honestly no better than similar I've had in the US, but it was still good. I forget what our daughter had, but she liked it. My wife had a duck dish. She's Asian and loves duck. But she didn't like this one. The primary problem is that it was undercooked. The meat was still red inside even though she had requested it be cooked through. We asked them to cook it a bit longer as she doesn't like rare meat (of any kind...except sashimi). When it came back it was a bit hotter, but still red in the middle. It may go against French tradition, but it wouldn't have killed them to cook it medium to medium-well. After all, we were paying customers. I have to deduct a star for that. If it wasn't for that it would have been a really nice meal. But that sort of spoiled the experience. Very disappointing. read more

Super hidden little gem right up a couple blocks from our hotel atmospheres. If you blink you miss this place. Right from the moment we walked in, the first thing that hits you is that great smell of some good cooked meals. The hostess was really quick in finding us a cute little table, you could never tell from the door that the place has so many tables, just like most good French restaurants. The ambience is definitely intimate and romantic with candles everywhere. To start off we order some Bordeaux wine, really good. Our server also recommended a glass of sweet wine to my husband to compliment his meal. As a starter we order the escargot which came to the table quiet fast to cover our hunger, make sure you dip that bread on the juice afterwards soon good. Our second appetizer was the goat cheese with apples and walnut salad, I definitely liked this one more than the hubby did, but I am a sucker for cheese. For entry we (he) shared the duck/goose platter cooked in 7 different ways. I am not into duck but hubby has had a bad experience with duck in California and I wanted him to give it a second try since he is a meat eater. Oh man was he in love with his meal. The favorite ones were the hot dishes and he ate every little piece of that plater. I can now say that when in France he is going for duck. For dessert I ordered the creme brûlée which they light up in flames when they bring it to the table and they tell you not to blow it out but instead let it burn out. The dessert was more of a fun fire experience but not exactly the best creme brûlée I have had. This one is a restaurant that we would not only recumbent but also return too on our next trip. read more

Le Petit Prince de Paris - Duck platter - French Near Me - Paris 05, 75

All my local friends think this place is rubbish, but I went there a few times because I lived nearby at the time and hadn't discovered the other great spots to eat around there. Hope you won't make the same mistake. The service is known to be bad, but the last time I went, the tall male waiter BURNT my mother's arm. He placed a searing hot dish right by her arm. He didn't bother to say it's hot or 'please move your arm'. Only after she jerked her arm away and shrieked in pain, did he state matter-of-factly: "Be careful it's hot". Wow you think?? He was unapologetic and almost beamed sadistically (like a psychopath in the face of the pain of others?). All the times we've been there, the male staff including the owner have been rude and demeaning, making me even wonder if they are sexist or racist or both who knows: When I brought an Asian (non-French) relative who speaks fluent French, the owner repeatedly infantilized her when she inquired about a dish. He responded to her like he was speaking to a child or someone who is a beginner in French (he even did a mocking fake giggle while doing a little bow!). Newsflash: She speaks French fluently, dumb-dumb, it's just a foreign ACCENT! Another red flag: some dishes are bought frozen from the supermarket and not prepared on the spot. I ended up finding lots of wayyyyy better restaurants in the area with more authentic and better cooked food. This one is a real tourist trap - for those easily impressed by low-light theatrical Rococo decor, but who don't know what real French food is. read more

What a wonderful find, just thumbing through review and decided to give this place a try, was glad we did. Fabulous food had pumpkin soup, scallop soup and the salmon. SO GOOD!!!! read more

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The atmosphere is better than the meals. We ordered beef, however, it does not tasty/juicy at all. I hearded that the main courses are much better previous years. I liked the side with quash& zuccini. I disappointed with my choice of Salmon carpacio because it is raw (normal for carpacio maybe) but very thick also. I was not happy with the meal but atmosphere is good. Maybe we made a wrong choice by choosing beef. Haven't tried dessert maybe they are better than meal. read more

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They messed up our order, our server was rude, and we were seated next to a cabaret act who sang so loudly that we couldn't hear ourselves think. We couldn't wait to get out of there. read more

I didn't know you could review places in other countries, so when I learned of this, I had to write about this restaurant. I learned of this place from TripAdvisor. I was only going to be in Paris for 2 days and wanted to eat someplace great. Well, this place was more than just great, it was FABULOUS!!!! It is just down the block from the Parthenon in the Latin Quarters area down a small side street. It's a tiny place, and very busy, but a really cool environment. Now let me tell you about the most exciting part.... the food! Entre - Burgundy Escargot, raviolis of Royan, in a goat cheese sauce - oh my goodness, those little snails just melted in my mouth and you know it's all about the sauce in French food! Dinner - Salmon with herbs and small vegetables. Ahhh... another delich! Dessert! (Always my favorite part) - Lychee ice cream with mango in a white chocolate sauce with banana foam and a little caramel cookie to top it off! Oh man!! That sealed the deal. This had to be the best meal I have ever had and of course it was in Paris! Also, my friend from Paris who ate with me had never heard of this place and raved about it! I can't wait to go back! read more

What a great restaurant. The food and the service was spectacular. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the company. It really made a great impression to the end of my holiday. When I mistakenly, left my wallet, the owner, Matthew, found it and assisted in getting it back to me. A special thanks to Ruth, with Insights in facilitating everything. read more

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I would give this place one star if I could, but the food was honestly pretty impressive. This was my first nicer, sit down dining experience in Paris and was pleasantly surprised by the dishes. There were a mixture of appetizer/main course/dessert pre-fixed dinner combinations that were priced reasonably for the quality of food. My friend had a goat cheese salad that she loved. I had a seabass dish that was prepared to a good texture, apretty traditional mashed potatoes, and creme brûlée for dessert. The waiter lit the creme brûlée for us at the table which was a nice touch. I'm not a creme brûlée connoisseur, but it was pretty good. The layer of creme is better than most I've had. The food was all in all worth five stars. The service, however, was by far the worst service I have ever experienced anywhere in the world, which is a pretty bold statement. While I understand French restaurants not enjoying American customers because of language and cultural barriers, I was astonished at how disrespectful my server was. My friends and I's food came significantly later than every other customers', one plate of food came cooled, the dessert orders were completely forgotten, the dessert was dumped onto our table quickly when it did finish, we were told to wait five minutes to pay for the check when we went up to the front of the restaurant eager to pay and just leave the place, and one guy miscounted the amount of money we paid despite coins obviously being neglected. We even caught our server shooting dirty looks at us. Things were in fact so bad that another waiter had to take care of us for the majority of the meal. Foreign travelers, stick to the tourist trap restaurants instead. Despite the amazing food, the service simply isn't worth it. My meal with three other friends lasted 3+ hours, and we are relatively fast diners. That alone speaks to the service. read more

Le Petit Prince de Paris - Creme brûlée - French Near Me - Paris 05, 75

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The food was pricey and only mediocre. We had two servers: one was kind but forgetful, the other was rude and angry. We were charged for an extra serving of cheese that we did not order. When my boyfriend, who is fluent in French, asked why we were charged, the rude server argued with us and told us that it was our fault that we didn't understand the menu better. After 10 or so minutes of debating this with the server, we gave up and just paid for it so that we could get out of there. This was a completely cliche example of the bad customer service that Paris is known for, so in hindsight it's comical... But don't waste your time or money here when you are surrounded by a plethora of better options in this food capital. read more

Unmistakably the best meal of my trip to Europe. For the love of God, get the duck plate! Le Petit Prince is a charming hole-in-the-wall restaurant near the Pantheon that is exactly the type of restaurant you imagine when touring Paris. Its beautiful rich tones of red and vintage items will tickle your eye while you wait for your meal. Although not a particularly large space, you won't feel cramped in the main seating areas. It is recommended to get a reservation for dinner: they may or may not serve you if you don't have one. Luckily we came in the off-season and right when they opened, so they seated our group of five right away. The menu features several different options on how to order, but generally you pay a flat fee for a starter and then for a main course. Bread is provided before the meal. I understand the menu changes frequently. But from what I can glean, duck remains a specialty of this place from menu to menu. I cannot urge you highly enough to order the duck. The duck confit, the foie gras, and the duck bacon were simply incredible. They were some of the tastiest preparations of meat I have ever had in my life. Succulent, rich, and savory are some descriptors that come to mind to explain the taste of this ambrosia. Not every duck dish is a hit, though. The (grapefruit duck?) was not to my taste--the grapefruit taste overpowered my ability to taste the duck. There was also some duck that was paired with mango--another miss for my taste. But I cannot speak highly enough of this place. My friends and I came to Paris looking for a restaurant to have a nice meal, and we found it in this place. Highly recommend. read more

We were staying at a hotel nearby and wanted to have a more formal meal so we decided to check it out. We had our hotel call and make us a reservation to ensure that we had a table. We were seated quickly when we arrived at a nice table near the back. The decor of the place is quite interesting, with a variety of modern art pieces (some with sexual overtones). The waiter was quite friendly and nice about explaining the menu. We started with the duck 7 ways, which has been described in other posts. I'd recommend it mainly because it was really interesting. The confit leg and cured breast were delicious. It was also nice to try the different types of foie gras. Some we liked more (with mango) and others less (the terrine), but it was fun to try them all. For our entrees, my wife had kangaroo and I had pork spare ribs. We had never had kangaroo before, but the waiter told us it was "between beef and wild boar". I don't eat a lot of wild boar, but I would think that is about right. It was super tender, with a slightly gamier taste than beef. The sauce was a bit too sweet but it was otherwise good. The pork spare ribs were delicious as well, quite tender, and the sauce was great. Desert was also excellent. We had the tiramisu and apple tart. The tiramisu was unique in that it had raspberries incorporated into it. It was also soaked in a delicious creamy sauce. The apple tart was a little more plain but also tasty. Overall, this restaurant was excellent. Service, decor, and food were all excellent. The innovative dishes (kangaroo, duck 7 ways, and tiramisu) put it over the top for 5 stars. read more

We arrived at a half empty place and were pretentiously told to wait...when there was clearly no shortage of space. Once sat at a table, we waited for about 20min until we got up and went to ask for water and any type of service. The manager then came out to take our order in a very unapologetic and condescending attitude. I wanted to say, "Hey buddy, there are about 20 places down around the corner that are probably just as good if not better". Ordered our meals, got and ate our food, and really didn't get any sort of greeting during our exit after dinner. The only redeeming quality is that the food was good...but you're hard pressed to find a bad meal in the Latin quarter in Paris. After dinner, we went to La Petite Perigourdine which was right around the corner. Awesome place! Would recommend going there instead. Service and atmosphere was much nicer. Drinks and wine were good, and food looked amazing. read more

We didn't have reservations but had arrived early enough on a Thursday night that they weren't open yet despite the front door being open. We returned at 8pm, 30 mins after open, only to be told they only had one table left, pointing to the second to last from the door (the only other worst table already occupied by a lone French man dining). The fact that there were several other table for two that remained empty until 11pm that night made me feel as though we'd somehow been deemed second class citizens. Being born and raised in France, I speak French fluently and so I wondered exactly how we'd been relegated to that status. We shared the smoked salmon appetizer which was very good. For his main, Will R. had the filet de boeuf (for an extra EUR5), a piece of meat so tough, Will insisted it was dairy cow instead of cattle beef. I really couldn't disagree much as it was one of the worst steaks I've ever had. The quality of the meat itself is obviously part of the problem but the cooking itself did not help. There was no crust on the outside. Instead, it seemed it had been pan fried in a pan too small, leading the steak to boil more so than fry. I on the other hand had the duck with was very good. Medium rare on the inside with a good ratio of skin on the outside, I was happy enough with my dish that I gave Will my potatoes. I still thought we could salvage dinner with dessert, given that all the dessert are made in house. The Tarte Tatin was unfortunately the last nail in the coffin. While the crust was super light, the "apple" part of the tatin was like an inch of apple sauce, giving the dessert neither texture nor taste. The butter caramel scoop of ice cream on the side was the best part of the dessert. Service was beyond slow. It took a good 15 mins just to get menus and then another 20 to get someone to take our order. In the meantime, water was never served despite asking for "une carafe d'eau, s'il vous plait". The wine special of the night was mediocre. Atmosphere is kitschy, with what seems to be the vestige of a Thai restaurant (a huge buddha head, along with standing buddhas of different sizes carved on the walls and staircase) mixed with your Aunt Margaret's Christmas decor complete with medieval themed chairs (yes, we had a LOT of time to examine every little detail of the place). All in all, I would not go back here. The duck was very good but Will's steak was so infinitely horrible that I couldn't possibly bring someone else, in case they insisted on the Filet de Boeuf. Sorry, Petit Prince.. For me, you did not deliver.. read more

We went to this place to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. Her birthday present was the duck (n) ways (l'assiette coin-coin, literally "quack-quack plate" in French), which we both thoroughly enjoyed as an appetizer. There were very generous portions of each variation of duck, including duck in carpaccio. Yum! To top it all off, this l'assiette of goodness cost a very attractive 29 euro and alone could have easily been the meal for the two us. However, the other dishes we ordered were not memorable. I don't even remember what I ordered for my entree. My girlfriend ordered a sea bass stuffed with meat, which tasted odd and included a pasta that had no connection with the dish whatsoever. The dessert we picked was an apple tarte tatin with caramel and ice cream; it was too sweet and lacked sufficient ice cream to cut the sweetness. So 5 stars for the duck, 2.5 stars for everything else, and you obtain a 3.75 star rating rounded up to 4 stars. In summary, come here just for the duck plate, but keep your expectations low for the other dishes offered by the establishment. read more

We came here because having moved to France from San Francisco we missed being around Americans! We should have know when everyone sitting around us was a tourist that either the French had missed a local gem or the tourists were in for a surprise. Ultimately, the meal was pretty average. Nothing to complain about but in a city of fantastic food, there's better. Service was nice enough and atmosphere was cute, however, so I would not think twice about having a meal here. read more

It would have been tres gauche to take cellphone photos of the delicious, beautiful and well-developed dishes I ate here last night. I resisted the temptation to visually capture the leek flan with mussels, the melt-in-my-mouth salmon and the Creme Brule. And don't get me started on the wine. The cheesy music that was played for each birthday celebrant was a bit much. The menu was arranged by three flat prices. For each price, we were able to order from a small variety of starter and main courses. The options for vegetarians are extremely limited. The menu had a badly translated history of the ancient building that houses the restaurant. The kitchen is in the basement and so when a dish is ready, someone runs down to get it from what was a Roman ruin and is now the kitchen, and runs it up to your waiter to deliver it without being out of breath. read more

The food was very good indeed. We had Swedish lake fish and beef tenderloin with béarnaise sauce as main dishes. Our starters were baby leek tatins. Tiramisu and chocolate profiterole for dessert, along with fresh cheese. Even our children had no complaints, which is rare given that they've had little exposure to French cuisine. The service was rather -- comment dire -- 'brusque', and this is why my rating is just three stars. The gentleman who took our order and appeared to be the proprietor seemed impatient having to wait on tourists (never mind our kind are the backbone of his business). When I went back to the restaurant the following afternoon to ask for a recommendation on where to go for good Savoie cuisine, which Le Petit Prince doesn't offer, the proprietor was dismissive -- not cool after I'd paid them €150 for four people's dinner just the night before. The location is awesome -- on a little centuries-old street one block from the Sorbonne. read more

Our meal was very good but then waiters had friends arrive. Towards the end of our meal they spent more time with their friends than the 3 other couples that were dining. Very unprofessional and I was very disappointed. read more

Service was bad. (shot my wife with a champagne cork and spilled it all over our feet, but no apology) We shrugged it off, but the rest of the meal was just kind "meh" Nothing was particular special or interesting. I didn't get the Duck 7 ways but the duck dishes I tried were decent but nothing special. Decor was eclectic but comfortable. Music was odd....80's alternative. I asked the server what the "tie-in" was but his blank look gave me the impression that he just liked Erasure and Love & Rockets. read more