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    Le Village Monge

    3.9 (26 reviews)
    ModerateBrasseries, French, Bistros
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tarte bourdaloue
    JJ C.

    Atmosphere: Le Village Monge is conveniently located next to the Censier-Daubenton metro station. We sat outdoors by the street under an awning. Service: Our waitress, who spoke English, was friendly and helpful as she helped explain some pastries we were unfamiliar with. Food: We ordered a tarte bourdaloue, a French pear tart. The tart probably would've tasted better if served hotter, but it was only slightly warm and quickly got cold. To add, the tart was light but not very flavorful. We also ordered a decaf espresso, which was good to sip on. Overall: La Village Monge was a restaurant we visited on a whim due to its location by a metro station. While the tarte bourdaloue wasn't bad, it also did not impress us either, especially since it was served rather lukewarm. La Village Monge would be a good place to go for a casual cup of coffee and to catch up with friends.

    This is the note that the waitress gave me explaining the coffee lingo in Paris.
    Catherine W.

    We tried this based on the review and the proximity to our Air B&B. The service was great. The service was perfectly timed. Neither too slow or too fast. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The menu is fully translated. I ordered the escargot (€9) and my partner order the baked Camembert (€9) for starters. I had vodka and cranberry juice as an aperitif. I got a crystal tumbler with three fingers of vodka and a carafe of cranberry juice. (€6). I made 3 decent drinks with it. For our main course I had the honey sesame chicken brochette (€16) with quinoa risotto. Both the sauce for the chicken and the quinoa were inspired. My partner had the skirt steak with frites (€18) it was perfectly cooked (rare - a pointe) The presentation was beautiful! We were enticed by the steak tartare. It comes with a choice of 4 flavour combinations, but we chickened our in the end. The dessert menu looked enticing as well with homemade gelato but we were too full and content to eat more. The location is right on the corner of a busy intersection. We ate on the patio and enjoyed all the great architecture and interesting characters Paris has to offer. Pretty much a dream date night. We went back for breakfast a couple days after the dinner date. Our daughter wanted crepes and we needed to be on the road by 10. This place opens at 8 am. Crepes aren't exactly on the menu but our lovely waitress Marie had the chef make them for us we also got beautiful fruit cups. Marie was very interested in our well being and explained the different coffee lingo so we wouldn't get ripped off in other restaurants. She also recommended the Klimt exhibit at the attelier de luminieres. It was excellent.

    Snails in a garlic sauce
    Carla R.

    We were exploring the Latin district and stumbled upon this restaurant. The prices were reasonable and they had an English menu, which was good for us. My husband started with the escargot dish and all the snails were in a strong garlic sauce. He enjoyed the experience. I wasn't brave enough to try them. He says he doesn't know enough about snails to say if they were good quality or not. I ordered homemade lasagna for my meal and he ordered salmon on ratatouille. Both dishes were substantial and tasty. My lasagna had a hint of cinnamon which seemed a bit odd, but it was delicious. The restaurant has lots of bistro tables on the sidewalk for people watching. If you are in the area, stop by and try it out!

    View from the terrasse
    lisa g.

    Go here and eat duck in honor of Dr. Geffard. (All The Light We Cannot See) It is a lovely brasserie and I recommend it on its merits alone even if you don't love the book.

    V K.

    Visited twice during a weekend in Paris with my daughter. Firstly, the Monge neighborhood where the restaurant is located is very nice and safe. We stumbled upon it our first night, as it was ten minute walking distance to our hotel. The waiter, Menge, was very welcoming and his English was good enough to carry us since we speak like 5 words of French. We each started with the French Onion soup. They were huge and soooo comforting after a long travel day. I tried their chicken skewers which was served with quinoa. My daughter had their homemade lasagne which was to die for. I had a red wine and my daughter had a Nutella crepe for dessert which she said was the best crepe she'd ever had. On our second visit, our waiter's name was Ben. He remembered us from the couple nights before and was very warm and welcoming too. My daughter tried their farm chicken with mashed potatoes and I had the lasagne this time. My only nits about this place was that the first evening, the smell of cigarette smoke was a bit bothersome, especially for my daughter who has allergies. BUT, nearly every subsequent restaurant we went to also smelled of smoke...that's just Paris...they don't have non-smoking laws. We were pleased that there was no smoke smell during our second visit to Village Monge. Great little place with very nice, friendly staff and lots of comfort food style dishes to choose from!

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    Wonderful french cuisine. The staff is so friendly and speaks English. Best is this area!

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(93 reviews)
    4.5 kmGare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

    Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

    Kitchen

    Brasserie Bellanger
    Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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    Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(565 reviews)
    1.7 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 German girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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    Bistro des Augustins - Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

    Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

    Bistro des Augustins - Assiette de saumon fumé

    Assiette de saumon fumé

    Bistro des Augustins - Inside

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    Brasserie Dubillot - French Fries

    Brasserie Dubillot

    4.4(37 reviews)
    3.0 kmArts & Métiers/Rambuteau, 2ème

    This was our last dinner in Paris, and it was pretty magical. This restaurant had a long no…read morereservation line, so thankfully we had one. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated right away. This restaurant is really big. There's outdoor seating, and indoors on a first and second floor. As seen by my food pics, everything was delish. Our servers were Kylian and Marie-Alix, both of which were very friendly and attentive; having great servers just closes out a great experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

    This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had…read more We arrived while the kitchen was closed and were told it would reopen at 7:00 p.m. We waited over two hours specifically so we could eat at this restaurant because it had been recommended by our hotel. When the restaurant reopened, things only got worse. Our party of five was first told we didn't have a reservation and then was offered a table for four right by the entrance. We were later offered a high-top table, but I explained that I had recently undergone knee surgery and could not sit comfortably at a high-top. The manager's response was simply that it was the only option available, and she walked away. We were told the preferred tables were reserved. When I asked if we could make a reservation for one of those tables, I was told no because the restaurant had just reopened. The entire interaction left us feeling unwelcome. A customer sitting at the bar even commented that he believed we were being treated differently and said it appeared the restaurant did not want us there. After waiting more than two hours just for the restaurant to reopen, this was an incredibly disappointing experience. The poor communication, lack of accommodation, and overall service were unacceptable. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

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    Brasserie Dubillot - Upstairs dining area

    Upstairs dining area

    Brasserie Dubillot - Veg Risotto with Cheese

    Veg Risotto with Cheese

    Brasserie Dubillot - Wine along the staircase

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    Wine along the staircase

    Le Petit Vendôme - Everything here was delicious! Enjoy. See you here!

    Le Petit Vendôme

    4.2(240 reviews)
    3.5 kmPlace Vendôme, 2ème
    €€

    Le Petit Vendôme is one of those places you'll see all over social media and travel guides, often…read morepraised for serving one of the best sandwiches in Paris. Naturally, we had to see what all the excitement was about. ambience has that old-school Parisian bistro feel We ordered their best sellers and while both sandwiches were made with quality ingredients, fresh bread, and generous fillings, they just didn't live up to the expectations. They were good, but they weren't the kind of sandwiches that make you stop after the first bite and think, this is amazing. I honestly don't understand the hype. After waiting in line, I expected something truly memorable, but it turned out to be just a good sandwich, nothing more. If you happen to pass by when there's little or no queue, it's worth trying. But if there's a long line, I'd skip it and head to one of the many other excellent sandwich shops in Paris. For me, the wait simply wasn't justified.

    Authentic French restaurant is such a treat !! The veal and duck dishes are absolutely delicious…read moreand clearly prepared with care and tradition. They also have an awesome wine selection that pairs beautifully with the menu. The restaurant itself is cozy with tight seating, which we didn't mind at all .. it adds to the charm. Lunch does get very busy with both pickup orders and dine-in guests, but the food comes out pretty promptly despite the rush. Another big highlight is how extremely well-priced everything is for the quality you're getting. The servers are friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience feel warm and relaxed. Overall, it was a truly lovely dining experience and one I would be soooo happily to return to.

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    Le Petit Vendôme - Inside

    Inside

    Le Petit Vendôme - Pistachio crème brûlée

    Pistachio crème brûlée

    Le Petit Vendôme - Jambon Beurre sandwich - considered the best in Paris

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    Jambon Beurre sandwich - considered the best in Paris

    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(708 reviews)
    2.1 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
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    Outstanding provencal food. Every dish was superb. Fried tiny fish, gratinated mussels, chickpea…read morefries for appetizer. Duck breast slices like fine rare steak. Brandade of haddock creamy delicious. Most of all was the friendly engagement of the waitstaff, led by the manager, Nicholas, who went beyond the call of duty to find a place for my family dinner. Bravo to all!

    Friday lunch was an absolute beauty…read more The food? Fantastic. The wait times? Let's just say we're in Paris, not a Formula 1 pit lane. We'll leave it at that. We headed to Chez Janou, a Paris institution. I hadn't been in years, but my son insisted we go back because, according to him, they have the best chocolate mousse in Paris. Judging by the lineup, half the city; and every tourist with an Instagram account showed up. Thankfully we had a 2pm reso. Here's the thing, though. Everyone talks about the mousse, but the food deserves just as much attention. I'd also forgotten how much I love the 3rd arrondissement. Wander a few minutes from the restaurant and you'll find beautiful art galleries, a gorgeous little park, and some of the best boutique shopping in Paris. It's one of those neighbourhoods where you accidentally walk 15,000 steps without realizing it. Now, here's your game plan. Start with the escargots or the gambas to share. For your main, order the farci provençal or the foie de veau. The farci is like a French version of a stuffed pepper: yummy comfort food with a southern coast twist. As for the foie de veau... I actually ordered it by mistake. I thought I was getting regular veal. Out came veal liver. Best mistake of the day. I love liver. My mom makes an incredible liver and onions, so I'm a tough judge. This was outstanding. Rich, buttery, perfectly cooked and perfectly salted. It was so good I immediately texted my mom and told her she's coming here the next time she's in Paris. Drum roll, please... The chocolate mousse. Was it worth all the hype? Yep. There are no fancy swirls or little artistic desserts here. A server simply walks over carrying what looks like a white industrial-sized bowl of chocolate mousse and casually drops a mountain of it onto your plate. Everyone grabs a spoon and starts digging in. It's wonderfully French. Simple. Unpretentious. Ridiculously good. So yes, Chez Janou lives up to the hype. But don't just come for the mousse. Come for the lunch, stay for the neighbourhood, and spend the afternoon getting happily lost in one of the best corners of Paris. That's a Friday well spent.

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    Chez Janou - Bar vibe

    Bar vibe

    Chez Janou - Escargot

    Escargot

    Chez Janou - Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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    Bread with Chocolate Mousse

    Le Village Monge - brasseries - Updated September 2026

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