Amazing traditional French cuisine, excellent ambience, service is little slow but the great food made up for it. Love the calf cheeks. read more

Le Procope - Fish tartare - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Le Procope is a historic Parisian restaurant opened in 1686 and has seen numerous famous guests including Napoleon, Voltaire, and Victor Hugo. The huge restaurant still maintains a centuries-old charm, as well as relics from some of its famed guests (including Napoleon's hat!). The menu features classic French cuisine with a few historic recipes on its menu. One historic dish was the "Ivre de Juliénas" Coq au Vin, a rich stew made of rooster braised in red wine with lardons, mushrooms, and onions, and the stew had a distinctive, rich flavor from the wine. We also had the Normandy steak tartare, made of seasoned minced raw beef topped with a raw egg yolk, but the tartare was quite chewy and sinewy and not the best version of this dish I've had. Both of the fish dishes we had were solid, including the deboned Duglere-style Whole Roasted Sea Bream served with a fennel purée on the side; and the Sea Bass Puff Pastry, made of a fillet of sea bass with crispy skin sandwiched between a layer of puff pastry with spinach/mushrooms on the bottom, and a plain layer of crispy puff pastry on the top. Both of these dishes were delicious and came with creamy sauces, which accentuated the subtle flavors of the fish. Finally, we ended our meal with the Cheese Platter, which came with Saint-Marcellin (a hard cow's milk cheese), a creamy Camembert, and Fourme d'Ambert (a blue cheese), along with slices of walnut/raisin bread and dressed greens. Overall, this was a great restaurant to visit for its history and atmosphere, but the food and value were surprisingly decent as well! read more

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It was our 26th anniversary. We had no dinner reservations, no international cell phone policy for research or navigation, and no plan other than to get lost for a few hours on the streets of Paris. We started wandering in the Latin Quarter and passed many cute cafes, some with live music, but we kept walking because if chicken nuggets are on the menu it's too touristy for me. We made it to the Saint Germaine district and were about to turn around when I happened to glance left, down an alleyway so small that I may have missed it if I blinked. I saw twinkle lights and a cobblestone street too narrow and bumpy for anything but pedestrians. We walked the length of it, passing many adorable places with fun crowds drinking and talking or couples kissing. But I had my eye on the empty one - the one with white table cloths and waiters in tuxedos. We had our choice of any table on the patio, so I selected one with the perfect vantage point for watching people and admiring architecture. Within minutes, the patio was full and lively, a slightly later dinner crowd apparently. Our waiter looked like my son but with a curled-tip mustache. He offered English menus and spoke easily with us, knowing very limited French. He offered that we begin our celebration with champagne (which sounded like a gift but ended up on our bill). We then selected an affordable but delectable bottle of red wine from the Burgundy area which we tend to like. At this point, we read inside the menu the history of the restaurant. Astonishingly, we'd stumbled into the oldest cafe in Paris (1686), where the likes of Voltaire and Napoleon had dined!!!!! And the prices were surprisingly low. I toasted to that! Next, it was on to the starters, French onion soup as beautiful as you'd imagine and, for me, a much-too-cheesy version of French mac & cheese, part of the prix-fixe menu. Then, it was traditional steak with béarnaise sauce for him and vegetarian risotto for me (not the best pairing with the pasta starter - my poor choice). We sent the steak back because it was far too overcooked though they argued with us on that point. We ended with an orange soufflé that sounded better than it was and an espresso with some sort of almond cookie dome. After dinner, I went to the ladies room inside the restaurant up the grand staircase past Napoleon's hat. It was only then that I realized that hundreds of guests - with reservations I'm sure - in their finest dinner apparel were seated inside the huge, lavish restaurant. We were lucky. I'd still pick the more laid-back, aesthetic patio with buskers and musicians and lovely French people chatting at elbow's length, all happy to be here lingering for hours and hours. On the whole, though the food was only okay, the experience could not have been more romantic or memorable on our anniversary in Paris! read more

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Two years after my last visit it was much better. Normal. Food and service were good.

This was our first meal in Paris and it was amazing. I had the onion soup and flank steak with fries and pistachio gelato for dessert. My husband had prawns and the beef cheek. We also had the blackberry mule and a French pale ale. Service was excellent and our waiter was very helpful since we don't speak much French. The restaurant was beautiful it is known as one of the oldest restaurants in Paris. read more

This restaurant is probably one of the best in Paris! Food is delicious. If you don't have a reservation be prepared to wait 20-30 mins to get sitting. read more

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We came to this oldest restaurant in Paris for dinner during our visit in Paris. Great restaurant, great service and great food. When we checked in at arrival, someone would get our coats and hang them up (we got a number to claim our coats later on). There are set dinners that include an appetizer, a main dish and a dessert. English friendly here; however, we were the only Asian in the restaurant at th this particular time. There was this older gentleman sitting next table to us kept staring at my husband when my husband was eating the escargots which made us feel little uncomfortable. Overall, a great restaurant that we highly recommend. My girls love their cream brûlée. Please make a reservation in advance. read more

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This restaurant is super cute. The outside patio where you can eat is in a cute alleyway with other restaurants. We actually ended up eating here because the line for La Jacobine was too long and there was no wait here. We got the escargot to start and the duck and truffle risotto as entrees. The risotto was so creamy; I really enjoyed it. The service was a bit slow but probably because it was a busy night. It's also a bit pricey but the ambiance is well worth it! read more

Le Procope - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This was supposed to be the fancy dinner that I did when I was in France, so I had a high bar. For reservations, there is a requirement that you put down a deposit equal to the number of party members multiplied by 10, which was new to me. I ordered the sea bream and escargot as my main course and appetizer paired with a rose from Bandol. The sea bream came with mashed potatoes and was quite good, although I do wish the complement was rice instead. My escargot was good, but Polidor's (which I had the night before) was superior. The service was pleasant, although it did take quite a while for the server to come around and take our order. Overall a pleasant, but not phenomenal experience. read more

Le Procope - Sea bream - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Magnifique! This was our second time here (we came here during our last visit to Paris), and the restaurant was just as good, if not better! Appetizers: - I don't even like escargot and I ate 3 of them here because they were so delicious - the ravioli with shrimp and butter was incredible. It melted in my mouth Entree I had the beef tenderloin, which is one of their historical recipes, and it was the best piece of beef I've ever eaten. It was cooked and spiced to perfection, so incredibly tender, and the sauce it was in was phenomenal. The side of potatoes with cheese was also really good. My mom got the tuna tartare which she says was very good (I was too full from the tenderloin to try it), but the plating of it left something to be admired. And to all those tuna lovers out there: it tastes good, just looks a little odd. Dessert The moist chocolate cake is SO GOOD. read more

Absolutely amazing. My husband and I did the 3 course lunch meal and it was just so memorable even if the service was laissez faire. I loved the atmosphere and vibe and how the food was plated/served. So happy my husband chose this place because it was one of my favorites in Paris. read more

Ironically we opted to dine here when walking down their alley. I had no idea it was a famous restaurant where many notables have dined. I chose it because they had a prix fix lunch at $20euro last March that looked fantastic. There were only 3 tables in the alley so I assumed it was an unassuming restaurant... my favorite kind of place. Ironically we ordered then batter half went to restroom inside and came back out saying... "it's a fancy restaurant inside! Presidents and poets have dined here!" I wasn't sure if this was good or not... I'm all about the food and the service. Suffice it to say it exceeded expectations. We feasted on trout almondine/meunière. Husband from New Orleans says to the waiter... that's usually 2 separate dishes. He said yes we like to combine the two... fantastic idea! It was a whole trout with head on and it was fantastic. We also tried their pate which was the best of all the ones we tried in Paris. We also tried the appetizer of artichoke mousse which delicious and refined. If we hadn't been staying so far away we would have gone back for our next meal. Will definitely return when I'm next in Paris. read more

I was super excited to get to eat at Le Procope! I love the history of it all! My sister and mother and I decided to try to get in without a reservation on our last night in Paris. We went early and were able to be sat right away - had we been any later I don't believe we could have gotten in. I tried my first onion soup there! It was good! My guess is that it was probably average compared to some but I am happy my first one was from Le Procope! My sister and I shared escargot. It was good - not the best I've had but decent. For my entrée I had another "first" for me; the coq au vin! I loved it! It was a lot of food and I didn't finish it. For dessert my sister and I both ordered the baba au rhum ambre. I think we both took one bite. My suggestion is just buy a shot of rum! Regardless of the mostly average fare (maybe that's my fault by not ordering the right thing), I would highly suggest going here for the history of it alone! read more

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Our dinner at this legendary, historic and charming restaurant was one of the highlights of the trip to Paris. From the moment we walked in, we were humbled at the historic French memorabilia, meticulous attention and pride of the presentation, and wonderful energy of the staff and clientele alike. We made friends with a dignified father and son duo that sat next to us at a neighboring table, comparing notes on wine, business, and life. Our server, Sofiane, offered us wonderful recommendations to the menu, and made sure that we enjoyed every bite. The maître d was purely professional, and delightfully engaged with us on the history of the restaurant. This experience is truly special, and one that we will return to every time we return to Paris. Merci, Le Procope! read more

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Holy fucking shit I can't get enough of this place. I made a reservation for a late lunch because I became privy to the knowledge that this is supposedly the longest continuously running cafe in Paris. I have since read conflicting reports about this but either way, it is a bold claim and I ate that shit up. The interior of the restaurant and the experience provided is the main reason for the five stars. It is really unique and special. The service is wonderful as well. GF started off with a glass of champagne and I sampled their saint Germaine spritz which was a nice spin on the classic aperol version. The vegetarian options are limited but it was kind enough for them to include at least one dish in every category. I like leeks but I'm not exactly running into bed with them so I skipped the vegetarian appetizer option, leek mimosa. I ordered the only vegetarian entree I saw at the time, the mushroom risotto and immediately after placing my order, GF brought to my attention their vegetable casserole (which in my mind was a ratatouille which, as you already know, I absolutely had to eat in Paris). We were able to call our waitress over who seemed very irritated at our request to change my order but informed us they did not have that today. For those who actually like mushrooms, you might be disappointed at the lack of any solid mushroom in the risotto but I was pleased as someone who does not fall into that category. There was, however, a nice truffle flavor which I do enjoy (bougie bitch, you understand). The texture was very creamy and the risotto was cooked well but overall the flavor was lacking. I did not feel inclined to finish it. GF ordered the onion soup which we both enjoyed. GF says, and I quote, "it was very good". GF also did the whole "when in Rome" thing and ordered escargot. Sit down because her review of this was very profound, "it was good". We really couldn't stop there and ordered the flambéed crepe for dessert which was absolutely drenched in grand marnier and a really nice way to end the meal. We were there for 2+ hours and even though the food wasn't earth-shattering, the whole experience was wonderful and I couldn't recommend it enough. read more

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Our most disappointing meal in Paris. We made dinner reservations when we visited in October, with high expectations due to the glowing reviews, and the fact that this is one of Paris' oldest restaurants. Somehow many things went wrong. This supposedly high end restaurant was so packed it sounded like a dim sum place. Then our meals came. The steak which was the special of the day was bland and chewy. The tartare was also the most underwhelming I've had in Paris. Sole meuniere was okay. The highlight was the dessert and the cocktails. read more

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We had the absolute pressure dining at this fine establishment! Dinner was exceptional and the food was phenomenal!! Our server, Kevin went above and beyond to ensure that we had a memorable and wonderful experience. He always made sure we were topped off and continued to serve and show us so much kindness during our dinner. Thank you so much Kevin for taking care of our small party!! This place is soaked with history and you can tell just by walking into this establishment. read more

Le Procope - French onion soup - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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作为法国最早的一家餐馆 始建于1686年 必须是此次行程的重中之重 环境确实非常棒 还是能感受到17世纪的各种气息，适合团队包场啊哈哈哈 服务还可 上菜巨慢 可能因为团队原因 这顿晚饭吃了4个小时 比之前米其林7道式的还久 也是没谁了 欢迎酒超级棒 颜色就很好看 这个rouge很高级 前菜是ravioli 铺满芝士 表面金黄 入口奶香 因为量少 其实并不腻 主菜是三文鱼 表皮处理还是可以的 脆脆的一层 底下的配菜是可爱清爽的小豌豆 陪着奶油 清甜可口 不过就是不是很惊艳就是比较普通 甜食是floating on the ice 稀释的custard酱汁上面飘着一个巨大的像泡木塑料一样的东西 美国同学好喜欢吃 我觉得一般性 就是感觉这家店很不精致 这次来法国吃饭吃到现在一直没有惊喜 可能是心事太重 可能是时机不对 没有吃到特别好的 read more

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We found this unusual and historic restaurant an enjoyable experience. I recommend it for those visiting Paris that desire a little more. The menu offers dishes that were served in 1686 and the decor is classic 17th century. The appearance upon first look is formal, a little stiff, but the staff goes over and beyond to make customers feel welcome and relaxed. The ambiance is a wonderful balance of history and Parisian fun. Napoleon's hat is displayed in a cabinet on the 2nd floor. Supposedly, he left his hat with the restaurant to cover the cost of his meal. I love this touch - whether true or not it adds a nice bit of excitement. I took my daughter and her husband here for his birthday. We had a great time. I'm coming back and taking my husband here - which I know he'll absolutely love. It's a little tricky making reservations, but there is a special walk-in time that is usually good with a little wait (I think it's 7:30, but check with the maître'd). read more

Le Procope - Looking forward to trying Procope's traditional dishes!! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Food was amazing! Perhaps there is a charm in the dated and establishment settings of old restaurants but it is wasted on me. All I see are the filthy carpets. This is a salon de the with many, many different rooms on multiple floors. The service is traditional and attentive. We had the salmon tartare which was different but the saltiness of the of fish eggs was sublime. I had the coq au vin and the boy had Steak frites. The CAV was really, really good. We finished with profiteroles and they were exactly as they should be. Divine! I will return but may next time request a specific table on the ground floor. read more

Tourist trap with a disgusting and outdated menu. There's more to French cuisine than this indigestible cliche. The service is rather unpleasant and the entire place feels outdated (not because of the historical aspect - I know it's an old building) , but it's just relying on the location and history. Time to clean up and update. read more

Some good food options, especially the French onion soup and escargots! But avoid the langoustine ravioli (not raviolis, just one - it's misleading). The restaurant is very pretty on the inside and the staff are nice, but unfortunately the service is extremely slow so we probably wouldn't return because of that. read more

Le Procope - French onion soup - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The food was great and history was cool, but the service was very slow unfortunately for our group of 4. There were about 3 or 4 other groups of similar sizes who sat after us and left way before us and we ended up being the last table in our section still waiting for food. Not sure why the service was below average this day but guess it's still worth visiting read more

Food was mediocre at best. We think they are relying on their history to draw tourists in the door but it would appear there best days were many years ago. My wife also noted that the women's restrooms were filthy...can only hope the kitchen has better cleaning protocols...We were really excited to eat here based on other reviews but left disappointed. read more

Classic french cuisine with old school carpeting and architecture. Lots of history with poets and writers coming and one of the oldest standing cafes in paris. The snails were delicious and the fish dishes were also great. Food is good but more so come here for the vibes and history. The service was great and they have a good selection of wines. read more

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Although Le Procope has the best escargot I have ever had in Paris, I took one star off for the service and attitude I received. I was seated downstairs and the tables were so close to each other that whenever anyone got up they likely knocked over something from their table or the table next to them. I did not get a friendly smile from anyone who worked here. I ordered a glass of wine, the escargot and the soup a l'oignon. Both of the dishes were amazing - some of the best I have ever had in Paris! It wasn't until I got the bill that I noticed that they charged me for the wrong wine. When I ordered I specifically pointed to the Côtes-du-Rhône, under the white wine section. When the wine arrived I didn't think much about it, but it was a red wine - I thought maybe I pointed to the wrong one? When I brought this up to the waiter he said the wine he gave me was still from the Côtes-du-Rhône region, and asked me of did you want a white wine? .....yes that's what I originally ordered. The sneakily charged me double for a more expensive wine and wouldn't do anything about the mistake they made. Overall, I would come back for the food but never for the service - the people working here really need to work on their customer service. read more

Le Procope - Soup a l'oignon - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Friendly service and great food in a historic venue. Dessert is a must! Very special night w/ my family visiting Paris from DC & NY

Excellent food, excellent service. This Brasserie is OLD and still does some historical dishes. We started with the French onion soup which was so good but was filling and I would probably forgo for future visits. We ordered two of the historical dish's: braised beef cheeks and the coq au vin. Both excellent and very rich. Both dishes came served in their cooking coquette and braising pan and were plated at the table. Very good portions and could accommodate two. For dessert we did the crème brûlée and the strawberry Melba ice cream Sunday. Both delightful. This is a must eat! Does accept Amex! read more

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Classic French with impeccable service. Never felt rushed even though we were early dinner

We were recommended this restaurant and decided to try it. Our first reservation was cancelled without any reason on the day of. So, down a star for that. The day of, we arrived about ten minutes early and were told to wait in side room before being ushered to a completely empty upstairs. The downstairs was fairly full ... The food was good - the veal was probably the best dish. The service was great - very attentive. No bread plates and bread arrived before drinks ... so that was a head scratcher and rare in Paris. You can pay using your phone so no awkwardness asking for the check. The wine list wasn't as expansive as I'd expect but was sufficient. Price points were reasonable given portions (the avocado/shrimp appetizer is mush larger than portions elsewhere). All in all, if you go - go for the history, and don't be set on your reservation ... read more

The oldest coffee in the world didn't disappoint. The cappuccino was hot tasty. The beef was tender and perfect with the buttered mashed potatoes. Quick efficient service and fun to take in the history. Worth walking around and admiring the pictures and historical documents about the place. Sophisticated ambiance. read more

Le Procope - Cappuccino - French Near Me - Paris, 75

For the hype it was just an experience not necessarily the food. The sea bass was by far the best tasting compared to the escargot, risotto and chicken. The staff was friendly. We waited in a crowded lobby 20 minutes after our reservation even though we came 15 minutes prior to our reservation time. When you come, remember that you're here for the mere fact that your dining in a house with a ton of history. Famous poets and nobles dined here as early as the 1600's. It's unique atmosphere is definitely what you come here for. But if your merely coming for food, don't expect the best you've ever had. It's formal dining with casual guests, visitors and families. I'd honestly give it a 3.5. But yelp doesn't give .5. Probably wouldn't come back if I ever came back to Paris. But if you're coming it's definitely a place to visit. read more

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We experienced an incredible meal at Le Procope. The ambience was everything we hoped for. We chose the restaurant as our fine dining meal while in Paris. My kids were in awe of the ambience and our food was great. The filet was incredible. Service was very typical of the area but I think they could add one additional server to help accommodate. I had to pour champagne for my wife and I and even the server caught it and apologized. We would definitely return in the future. read more

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The food is very good, I recommend getting their courses and not the pre-fixed menu. Service is very professional and prompt. I will visit again if I'm in Paris again. read more

Food was more then amazing, I ordered the duck and French onion soup, French onion soup was very very good and is a must-get. Our server (Pierre) was very nice, he forgot our drinks but was very apologetic. Very oldish style feel and design, being the first EVER restaurant in Paris, it did not disappoint read more

The restaurant is beautiful and has many interesting decor items. We were very unhappy with the food. The onion soup was all cheese, only about 2 spoons of soup broth, the salad dressing was watered down and had no taste, the macaroni and cheese was dry without much taste. my son liked the fois grass and steak. The fish didn't have much Taste. The coq au vin was just average and didn't have very many pieces of chicken. The Maître d' who seated us was not friendly. He seemed very arrogant and never smiled. The young man who was our table server was very helpful and nice. I'm glad we went to see the oldest cafe in Paris but we were all very disappointed in the food read more

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Beautiful restaurant but if you want fine dining look elsewhere. Le Procope bills itself as a restaurant Ben Franklin dined at. Something tells me that Ben probably enjoyed his meal more than we did. The restaurant is very beautifully appointed which my wife's cousin really enjoyed. The menu seems to be frozen in time as it has changed little since our first visit 55 years ago. Well at least my wife and I knew what to expect. There was nothing wrong with our meals and pricing was in line with present day realities. What to say - overall Meh. You might not want to order crepes suzette here. They use orange juice instead of always available actual oranges to make this dish. Absurd. We'll probably wait to go back to Le Procope in about another 55 years. read more

This place was pretty cool. Our tour guide on a bike tour around Paris took us here for coffee and the coffee and service was great and it's also a sort of museum of sorts. Highly recommend this place. read more

Honestly, I would give this zero stars if I could. The waiter was very rude. One person in my group spoke French and he heard the waiter speaking before the waiter knew he spoke French. He was dismissive and uncomplimentary. Plus, one friend wanted a meal prepared without cheese and the waiter got angry with her and then served both her appetizer seasoned and her dinner cold and raw. it was the worst experience I had in Paris. The food was not very good and most of the meals could use more flavor. I do not understand why the restaurant was so packed. Plus, there was an event going on and there were not enough waiters to cover the actual restaurant it took us three hours From start to finish. read more

Cafe Procope is one of the iconic cafes in Par. Very elegant, good quality and of course little bit pricey, but I would say well worth it. Staff were very nice. Politely answer questions in English. Definitely FIVE Stars. read more

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