Lovely local place. There's really not much at all in the area. Menu is just on the chalkboard. Appetizers which don't seem to change much and two daily special "plat du jour". I was on a short work trip and really wanted French food so it was disappointing that the plat du jour was sausage with mashed potatoes and grilled onions. It was very good, but disappointing as there's no French food where I live so I was looking forward to a nice authentic French meal and I could have had this literally anywhere. My friend has some appetizer with herring which was nice. Prices were very good and the server (owner?) was lovely. read more

Friendly shop owner who can speak good English. From my observations, the shop owner has a really good relationships with other customers. We ordered 1 entry for sharing, 2 mains, 2 glasses of wine and 2 deserts, and it costs only 37 euros. Food taste good, will definitely go back next time. read more

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This place was great! I was charging my phone so I didn't get a picture. The pate was very tasty along with sausage and salad. Pretty simple ingredients but everything fell into place. Great ambiance. read more

This place is incredible and a must visit to try a truly traditional Parisian cafe. I met the owner, Pierre Cristophe, by chance while eating at another restaurant in the city, and he invited me to come try his wife's home-cooked faire at his cafe. I took him up on the offer and was wowed. The food is beautifully prepared with fresh and simple ingredients. It tastes much healthier than French foods I have tried at other restaurants, which I think go a little overboard on the butter and cream. M. Cristophe makes a delicious espresso to complement the faire. Everything is ridiculously cheap compared to other restaurants, only bring your Euros because they proudly do not accept credit cards, in keeping with the Cafe's 100+ year tradition of serving things the classic way. The cafe serves traditional plates that very each day, with entrees, principle plates (including a plat du jour), cheeses, deserts, wine, and freshly baked bread. What's most lovely, on top of the great food and drinks, is how kind and welcoming the staff and guests are. Locals come every day to meet and converse with each other, and they will be most excited to see a new visitor. Despite my very poor French, many guests and staff came over to chat with me in frenglish, and everyone wanted to give me advice about what to see and do in Paris. Their advice was on point! I visited a couple of times during my vacation in Paris to enjoy the atmosphere, food, and good company. read more

G E M When I imagine a Paris bistro, this place hits all the marks. The owner was passionate about his food, him and the servers were incredibly nice and welcomed us into this cozy place. The vibe was so inviting and was exactly what we were looking for after going from bistro to bistro. It was also refreshing to have such affordable prices, especially for this high quality of food. I would go again and again if I lived here. The herring was absolutely one of the most memorable dishes I've had in my life. It was smoked, poached herring that was incredibly tender and flavorful with carrot and onion. The maison pâté was his creation of "secret" ingredients and was delicious. The saucisson sec was so nice and rustic. We can't wait to come back and felt so lucky to have found this space! read more

After taking a Catacombs tour and walking for 2 hours we were ready to sit and enjoy a local meal with wine that wouldn't break the bank. We walked into Vaudésir and the owner, Pierre, warmly greeted us with "Bonjour!" We ordered a bottle of wine, plate of cheeses and charcuterie with bread. Based on the reviews we also indulged in the creme brûlée and chocolate mousse. It was all delicious and great fun to be included in this charming local eatery! Pierre made a point to stop by our table and also to bid us goodbye. Very memorable experience! read more

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We went to a marvelous, very authentically French, very small restaurant --Le Vaudesir. It has a very limited menu-- few appetizers, 1 main dish, a quiche and a few desserts. I got the quiche--salmon, carrots and lardons. It was so delicious that I gobbled it down and forgot to take a picture until I was finished. I don't eat the crust and I shouldn't eat carrots (not keto) but they were so good I couldn't resist a few. My companions got the roasted pork which was the dish of the day and they said it was delicious. They ended the meal with chocolate mousse and crème brûlée which were delicious so I was told! read more

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Such an incredible place. A true "locals" bistro. One "plat du hour" per day, with lots of options for starters, great wine prices, and truly amazing service by the owner/operators. Cash only - no credit cards accepted (since they opened in 1904!). If you're in the neighborhood, GO! If you're not in the neighborhood...take the Metro to Denfer/Rochereau and eat well (on a budget)! Bon appetit! read more

Le Vaudésir - Mains - veal stew and potato pie - both delicious - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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Great little local place. Julio was tending to the bistro that night. Very friendly and spoke excellent English. I had the spinach quiche and it was wonderful. My friend had the sausages and cabbage and enjoyed it. Nice to see and even visit a bit with local. Julio , thanks for a nice evening! Karla and Trinh read more

5 stars for this little neighborhood mom n pop, serving up delicious, unpretentious, affordable home cooking in a very casual setting and for speaking Italian when your French just ain't what it used to be. Check their website for accurate hours of operation. read more

WOW. Lucked into this place right after arriving to Paris for the first time. Home cooked TREASURE!!! Like eating at someone's place. Small place on a side street, only locals eating there. They only served one dish for dinner, and it was there till it was finished. The second couple and after them after us were turned away due to the dinner being done by then, not even 2000HRS. Nice young Frenchman at the bar/ counter, who tried his best to English his way into our understanding him and the menu. Bar none, one of the best experiences I've ever had eating out. FYSA- cash only, like we're in the olde country read more

This is honest simple delicious food. Expertly made and served as though you are a local. The dining room and space outside is small but welcoming. Plat de jour was a sausage served with vegetables. The wine was just perfect guided by our server This is a place where the locals eat food My wife has a lovely quiche. We finished off with a super creme brulee and apple and berry crumble All of this for less than € 40 read more

Outstanding. Intimate bistro. Great food. Reasonable prices. Personal service. Decent wine selection. Most desserts delicious. I ate here twice. read more

A hole in the wall diadem! In France during the majority of my time there, I could not really communicate with people in English, quite frankly I am surprised the owner can speak very eloquent English while I had to use my broken French to talk with everyone else including the many locals who visit the restaurant. He was one of the nicest guys ever. I ordered some French style Wines, cheeses, ice cream, steak, seafood, and crepes for my lunch. I normally do not like the disgusting taste of Brie Cheese, but most of the cheeses served to me here was actually delectable without the fishy odour. I was not too sure what the seasoning for the steak frites and the seafood's clams were. However, they just complemented each other to give me room for dessert without depleting my wallet or leaving me hungry after the second meal.I feel like gambling your money in a Monte Carlo Casino would win you more happiness than starving after an expensive, but fashionable dinner. That has become a second nature reaction to me and my stomach after an unsatisfactory meal. Does not that sound like something everyone has heard of once or twice in the past lifetime? The interior has certainly a nice catch to it, very small, cozy enough to have a familial moment or reunion with some close friends out there. Believe it or not, many restaurants in the US especially when talking about ethnic cuisine will charge you extravagant and ridiculously sums of cash in exchange for fine, stingy sizes for meals. Here, it is the exact inverse! Most of the food here is generously appropriated and adding everything together the bill fit together to no more than 40 Euros. Smart move, the customers will want to return later on! Smack in the middle of the Parisian capital, you cannot miss this place when you want to go around to the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame. In my imagination, I bet a lot of this food was served to the French royal family before the French Revolution and the end of Napoleon III's rule. If they ever survived via the constitutional monarchy, they would announce this place's popularity presumably? They carry some mystical ingredients or cooking styles that is usually not applied in gastronomical practices that I have observed in my prime time. If I had the opportunity to study abroad again or find someone to hang out with in France, I would come back to this beautiful location to dine in more than I would think! This is more than just a one of a kind bistro friends, it is a century's old hangout! If you are a lucky enough to find or stop here, you probably will never wish to have French food again when returning home afterwards. Savour the times here before your tongue gets spoiled forever. I am ringing up in this place as one of the best places to visit at eat at. read more

Don't miss!! My husband and I were looking for a place to eat before visiting the Catacombs. We found this place and were BLOWN Away. We had the plat du jour. The experience is like getting a traditional home-cooked French meal. The food was one of the best deals and meals in Paris. It was pork with mustard sauce and mashed potatoes. The creme brulee was like silk. The cafe au lait and tje espresso was the best in Paris. The owner, who speaks English, let me video him explaining the recipe, which I can't wait to try. Tres bon!! read more

The owner, Pierre, contacted us directly and said it was an honest mistake. Apparently the waiter had confused the size of our wine order (he thought it was 50 cl instead of 25 cl). He offered to refund the overcharge and a drink on the house. Therefore we stopped by the restaurant shortly before closing tonight and the waiter (Arnaud) was contrite and apologetic. He took care of the mistake promptly. Thank you, Arnaud and Pierre!! We truly appreciate the excellent customer service and the immediate remedy to the problem. We will certainily come back and visit Le Vaudesir again for its good home cooking and great customer service! read more

Proper French home cooked meals. Tried a spinach quiche as well as a tomato and mustard quiche. Both were delicious. Saw other folks eating pies and au gratin. Served with a green salad and, of course, bread. Every bit of the place was lovely, aesthetically, etc. The waitress was kind, responsive, and helpful. Looked like they had a good selection of booze. Very well priced. Most of the patrons were locals there for a post-work drink or dinner. read more

What a wonderful way to start off our vacation! We wanted a small, French restaurant to eat at close to our hotel, not a tourist location but something that the locals ate at and that's what we got. The place was run by one woman and she was great, her English was very good which made things a lot easier! We started off with a salad and the main course was this wonderful beef plate - delicious!! And we also had wine all for 30 euro. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!! read more

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Wonderful! Found this amazing little bistro during some exploring! The owner was wonderful, the food was DELICIOUS, and it was just perfectly French! Everyone should come here! read more

Great little place! Found it on Yelp while we were waiting on The Catacombs. Plate de jour was beef stew--very good. Husband also had smoked herring and I had a salad--everything delicious. Oh...and the Creme Brûlée is a must! read more

We went here because of good reviews on Yelp and because very close to our hotel. Hosts at restaurant so very friendly. We got there early so they took us without reservation. They did have more seating available than immediately apparent but place was quite full when we left. Had multiple appetizers (entrees) on the menu but only 2 main courses (plat). We had the house made pork terrine and duck terrine for appetizers-both were delicious. Most of us got the pork stew with rice for our main entree; one got the quiche (with side salad) which was an enormous serving. Everything was homestyle and delicious. The best part was the creme brûlée for dessert however. Just fantastic! We plan to return at least once before we leave Paris. read more

Very good home style French cooking for a reasonable price. Definitely intend to come back.