Quaint and interesting, this wine bar was a great place to unwind after a long day of sights. The…read moreneon accents piqued our interests as the building looks like an amalgamation of different decades all combining to one experience. My husband and I shared a bottle of Sauvignon blanc and a plate of grilled sardines (which tasted amazing by the way). Staff was friendly, and you could tell had locals that loved them.

Came here after along day of exploring Paris. We wanted a table outside, and since there wasn't one…read moreavailable they set up a new one outside. Since we didn't speak french, they read and explained the entire menu to us Their wine selection was great (according to our friend) which I thoroughly enjoyed, and we all loved our meals. After dinner, we had some delicious espressos, an amazing armagmac and calvados. Highly recommended.

A little bit of a letdown. Highly applauded in reviews but…read moreour experience was less than fulfilling. The duck confit was average at best. The duck was tough and not much flavor. The entrecôte was likewise. Not much to write home about. Service was okay.

Full review in the blog:…read more With wooden chairs topped with worn leather padding matching hefty wooden tables with pull-through checked tablecloths the feel of L'AOC was everything one expects from a French bistro and the yellow walls, red curtains, and knick-knacks only served to complete the scene. With a charcuterie and pate island at the restaurant center it would be a short while before our meal would begin and having seen other tables delivered a weighted bag of bread it required a request for ours to arrive - a request that I'd have probably been better off not making as the house bread was a chewy baguette served without butter. With my sister opting for the prix fixe and myself choosing to go a la carte and share dessert first courses would arrive approximately fifteen minutes after seating and while mine was excellent, Erika's was the worst single course we ate in all of France. Titled "Avocat cuvettes en verrine" on the chalkboard and described as "Avocados and Shrimp" by our waitress this dish was...well...it was vile. Served in a glass bowl as promised by the name and with a layer of avocado mousse at its base the dish started out well enough, but what sat atop the creamy avocado ran afoul with a watery reduction of what seemed to be tomato, vinegar, corn, vinegar, pepper and more vinegar. Seemingly an attempt at guacamole or salsa but so stringent that any nuance was lost all we could do was sit and scratch our heads as to how such a thing even happened - or why they even added the shrimp as it most certainly couldn't be tasted. For my entree, simply titled "foie gras torchon" on the menu and costing a mere 14Eu my dish featured a large chunk of creamy foie gras lying nude on slate with three thick slices of grilled country bread, pepper, and fleur de sel as its only accoutrements. With the liver slightly firmer than other preparations in texture it was no less lovely and although not quite as refined as some of the port-poached presentations I'd had elsewhere a stunning degree of natural sweetness was naturally present. With this nutty bread substantially better than the baguette and still hot from the grill the foie spread nicely and bite by bite disappeared as I smiled with delight. With main courses arriving literally moments after our first plates were cleared it was with horror that Erika saw the same admixture of vegetables topping her Sea Bream and Eggplant Puree with Balsamic, but thankfully this time the acidic orange layer was not present and things proceeded much more smoothly. Beginning first with the fish, a large pan seared filet served skin on and dressed minimally with lemon and butter the preparation was excellent though the quality of the fish which was merely average when compared to the version at La Regalade only a day earlier. Accompanying the fish in a baked round was a soufflé of eggplant puree - creamy, light, and spiced lightly with pepper - it's texture similar to stuffing and very tasty both on its own and with bites of the dourade. My main course selection was a combination platter of sorts featuring "Traditionally roasted duck breast, confit of leg, and wood roasted new potatoes in duck jus." Benefitted from our early reservation as there were apparently only a few ducks available that night, this dish was by far the best of the evening with the duck breast tender, moist, and lean while the slow roasting melded fat and skin into a crispy layer sweetened by simple syrup and balsamic. Additionally impressive, the duck leg served atop the breast was nearly burnt in portions yet the flavor was intact and the meat so supple it literally fell off the bone as I tried to cut the skin. With the roasted potatoes smoky and tender and the jus briny, sweet, and clean the entirety of this plate was a winner and the portion large enough that it could have been shared by two. For dessert we shared Riz au Lait - this time a much smaller portion than those previous and although the caramel and almonds were good, the texture wasn't as "stick a spoon up in it" as it was tapioca. Sure this may have been better than any rice pudding stateside, but when compared to what we'd experienced over the past week it was a bit of a disappointment. With the bill paid - a modest 69Eu all inclusive - we bid farewell to our server and on the way out the chef yelled a "Merci et Bonsoire" from the kitchen where he was hard at work, seemingly the only person in the kitchen at all. Reflecting on the night I feel a bit mixed about the experience; on one hand l'AOC seems devout to a simpler way of cooking and a simpler way of life with each ingredient fresh and minimally altered, yet on the other hand they seem to want to be a "go to" space given their inviting website, location, and décor while the service and some of the cooking do not live up to such standards. While I certainly do not regret the visit to l'AOC given the quality of the foie gras and the duck.

I love Wiener schnitzel. Last time i was in Vienna, I was there three days, and had it for dinner…read moreevery night. I've not lived in a city with a Hungarian restaurant for a number of years now and I was thrilled to discover Le Paprika. In Toronto , where I used to live we had a number of Hungarian restaurants and the schnitzel was the best thing in the menu (in my opinion anyway). Paprika's was almost the exactly the same and every bit as good. I asked about a salad that traditionally came with Wiener schnitzel in Toronto and my waiter asked the kitchen for it... cucumbers and vinegar, tart and tangy. The schnitzel too was as I'd had it in Toronto, crispy and tender, the cutlet pounded out so thin it almost covered the entire plate. I missed the fried potatoes, but there were mashed potatoes on the plate and they were very good. Not normally a dessert eater but I ordered a cherry strudel which was fantastic, delicious cherries layered with paper thin crispy pastry. The waiters were kind and attentive and I even enjoyed a visit from the house cat! I'll come back next time I'm in Paris and you should try it, too.

Great hungarian food. My favorite are the cabbage rolls. The hungarian wine is great too.read more

I know it's a steakhouse but duck confit I'm a sucker for it…read more The business menu is quite a bargain at 34€ Lie royale,duck foie gras,duck confit,cheese platter and 1/2 bottle of wine ! You cannot go wrong with this fixed menu at this price. Service was outstanding and friendly

Good quick lunch. Good service!…read more Try the cheese table was worth it! The waitress was friendl.

Absolutely a must stop for lunch. Very personal care from owners Jean Claud and Nathalie. Order the…read moreGrande Planche! You won't need dinner. And sit outside with a glass of southwest wine. It's a memory that will bring you back. Going back to see them during the Jeux Olympiques.

Had breakfast and coffee here one morning. Best croissant!! Decided to go back for dinner last…read morenight. Great atmosphere, awesome service, good food and good drinks! Love this little neighborhood place.