My husband and I always love going to mom and pop restaurants and we just found this hidden gem of…read morea restaurant. We were the first one there and as we were ordering food in our broken French... okay I lied my broken Spanish (somehow when I spoke in Spanish we were able to communicate), the owner started placing reserved signs on tables. This place was small too! Let's just say it was going to be a packed night! Anyways, Americans, the menu is in French. God bless this man eating with his daughter, with his broken English and my broken Spanish, my husband and I ordered a perfect meal. My husband ordered beef with some cheese sauce and vegetables and I had Salmon with veggies and potatoes. I would go to this place again. Hopefully this man will be there again, his daughter was also very kind to us (she looked a lot like Miley Cyrus).

I don't know what to say except to say this place is MAGNIFIQUE. One of my favorite places in the…read moreworld!!! It is a mom and pop restaurant. Pat is a fantastic cook! The place is not fancy but if you want delicious food for super reasonable prices then this is the stop. Everything was absolutely amazing. We had escargot for 6 euros and it was absolutely delicious! Never had them before but they were so tasty. Then I had blanquette de veel Riz (veal) for only 11 euros! The portion size was generous and every bite was amazing. My husband had filet de boeuf grilles - grilled steak very rare and it was easily the best beef he has ever had according to him. Get the blue cheese sauce. Then we had local beers with out meal and profiteroles and creme brûlée! I don't know what other reviews are talking about but this place is amazing! People who do not like her food obviously do not understand good French cooking. It's not pretentious, has no frills of a fancy restaurant. Who cares about the decor - you can't eat it. She could've charged me 50 euros for my veal and I would still pay. Pat the owner is a nice old lady. She does not speak a word of English but she is so friendly. Someone was nice enough to translate for her and we got to know her. The restaurant has been there for decades and she ran it with her husband. When her husband died it broke her heart, but her son now helps her. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place. The prices are so cheap and the food is the best I've had in Paris. I've eaten in some places in Paris that were four times the price and they cant compare to Pat's food. Cash only!

3.75 I would say. Seems like they become popular because of…read moreEater? The owner (maybe) speaks perfect English, he explained the menu in English patiently but there's no English menu. Feels odd they dont have English menu while there's so many non-French guests. Then the "sommelier" takes care of the drink menu which he speaks no English. Whiling knowing we dont speak French, owner still let the sommelier does the drink order through the language barrier. He got our drinks wrong, and there was added non-existence drinks on our bill later and since he doesnt speak English, it was odd to verify. Weird! (maybe I'm too sensitive about places being tourist traps?) Menu are quite expensive, overall not bad. - White Asparagus - pretty good but simple, 28 euro still steep for 6 pieces. - Cauliflower Soup - really good, silly foamy texture with ample flavor. - Escargot - good as well, cute way of serving. - Cassoulet - didnt like it at all, for the $$$$ it's a huge bowl of white beans, with a piece of sausage, a piece of pork meat, a piece of duck meat, a piece of lamb, a piece of something meat inside. We didnt like it.

Delightful restaurant in Montparnasse…read more Greeted by the owner? at the door. Knowing that we spoke next to no French, he explained the menu in English patiently. Although there is a cheaper menu of the day, It didnt' have what I wanted the cassoulet. it comes in a giant pot with bubbling beans, sausage, bacon and duck. Delicious. However, it's so big, it really should be a shared dish between 2-3 people. However, I saw a quite a few people trying to tackle it alone, like I tried. Good service and good food. Recommended.

As Americans, we were really looking forward to enjoying authentic dining experiences that were not…read moregeared towards tourists. Xavier, the gentleman who checked us in at Hotel Joke (a few blocks away), marked a few places on the map that he recommended. "If you want to eat like an American, we have a breakfast buffet. If you want to eat like a Parisian, go to the bakery on the corner." (Artisan Boulanger Patissier). La Balancoire was one of the restaurants he marked on our map, so we had dinner there our first night. We absolutely loved it. Of course, we're tourists and it was our first time in Paris, so we would be impressed by anything that felt "French". Having said that, no other dining experience we had dimmed our feelings towards La Balancoire. The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was cozy and intimate and we loved the experience. Put this on your list of places to visit if you're going to Paris.

No need to go out of your way to dine here, but if you are looking for a charming, quirky little…read morespot for dinner in Montmartre, La Balancoire will do the trick. On a quiet side street, with no more than 10 tables, and an old wooden swing installed near the front door (balancoire = swing), it feels perfectly cozy. Our group had the front table near the window, where we squeezed into pillow-strewn bench seats. The menu was fairly standard for Paris, with a few surprises like the "indecisive" menu (a prix fixe sampler). The peche du jour with pureed carrots and fresh peas was delightful, with a lemony sauce (20 euros). My friend's burger was way overcooked, so she sent it back and they agreed to re-make it for her. The dessert sampler was another hit (10 euros), especially the house-made tiramisu in a little pot. Wines were simple and decently priced, but overall La Balancoire's location in Montmartre makes it a bit pricier than your average neighborhood bistro. Good grub, agreeable service, and cozy environs. Not a bad place to end up and enjoy la vie francaise.

Fiancé wanted to try Steak Frites and luckily were nearby and stumbled upon La Vache Acrobate!…read more Their menu was like a tapas menu where it featured small bites + portions so we liked being able to try a variety of dishes! French Onion Soup -- 5/5 not sure what was in this , but here is where my love for French Onion Soup started haha twas delicious and I highly recommend it Ceviche -- 4.5/5 I'm not really a cold dish/seafood kinda gal but here executed the dish really well, refreshing seafood with the added citrus that really enhanced its flavor Ratatouille -- 4/5 I saw this on the menu, went on Google to see the ingredients, see that it is a French dish (and we're in France)... ok let's try it, haha! Fiancé and I were unsure what to expect and we typically don't eat a lot of stews, but overall, it was not bad! Hearty and a tad thick, but not super rich, it was also a nice way to get a bunch of veggies in haha Steak Frites - 5/5 perfectly cooked steak and the frites were awesome, crispy and hot, perfectly seasoned and very fresh potatoes Highly recommend to check out if you're wanting Steak Frites!

An excellent place for a cozy dinner with friends! The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy with…read moreexcellent service for a bunch of Americans only knowing a bit of French! We had light bites, which were excellent! My onion soup was outstanding and the Thai Shrimp was so very tasty...I was drenching my bread in the sauce to ensure that nothing was wasted! Since hubby was at a different table, I did not get to stalk his plate with my camera but he throughly enjoyed his meal as well.

We dined here twice. The first night we shared a bowl of onion soup which was delicious. I also had…read morea blue cheese and walnut salad which was carefully arranged in the bowl. Husband had an omelette with shrimp and salmon and I found the fishy smell off putting. People around us were being served aligot with their meat selection so we came back the second time for that cheesy potato dish. It was very good but rich. Typical Parisan place and enjoyable.

Service 1 star. Waitress was rude, dirty blond shoulder length hair, rolling her eyes. Looking off…read morein the distance while taking our order. We watched her at a table of locals next to us and she was chatty and smiling. Constantly at there table checking in. Clearly she doesn't like tourist even though we spoke basic French to the best of our ability. She never returned to the table to see if we wanted anything else after we ate. We wanted to order dessert and after dinner drinks. After 25 minutes we decided to just ask for the bill. We had to flag her down to come to our table. We would rather spend our money somewhere who appreciates the business. As far as the food it was ok

This is a small casual family recipe restaurant. The owner seats and talks to all the guests. She…read moretold us that the Boeuf Bourguignon was her grand mother's recipe. It was amazing and super tender. I strongly recommend this restaurant.

Fantastic French Bistro. Highest possible endorsement for everything:Ambience, food, wine and…read moreservice. Highlights included the boeuf bourgogne and meat pie. Desserts to die for. Must have reservation.

Finding a restaurant in Paris was easy. Finding a GOOD restaurant in Paris was actually pretty…read moreeasy, too, after getting off of the main streets and away from tourist areas. The wife and I were in the neighborhood and decided Le Pas Sage looked promising. Oh, how right we were! Le Pas Sage served up traditional French bistro fare made with fresh ingredients and a modern, upscale presentation in a very casual setting. It was located on what can only be described as a fairly busy but seedy side street/alley replete with several sex shops up and down the street from it. However, we weren't deterred by the colorful neighborhood, which only added to quirky charm of our experience. The weather was perfect, so we sat at one of its handful of tables set up outside. The menu was small, but listed some interesting, if not delicious, offerings. We decided to go the 3-course prix fixe route (39€/person). Our meal started off with a delicious amuse (a small bisque whose ingredients I don't recall). I had the Tartare de bœuf topped with foie gras and fresh herbs. The foie gras atop the tartare was a beautifully sinful indulgence, but the brightly colored fresh herbs gave the dish a wonderful flavor, aromatic, and color contrast that put it over the top. The wife and I decided on the Côte de bœuf (12€ supplement/person) for our main course. Talk about a meat-lovers wet dream! It was over 2 lbs of beefy goodness served on a cutting board with grilled tomatoes and also bone marrow. I love marrow! The rib steak was prepared bone-in (the bone was removed for service), nicely seasoned, and cooked perfectly to the Chef's recommended medium rare. We accompanied our food with a 2011 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Terres Brulees, a full-bodied syrah that complemented the juicy, meaty Côte de bœuf amazingly well. For dessert, I had the Soupe de fruits, a pleasant, not too sweet, end to my meal with its assortment of fruits and sorbet served in a fruit gelée. Le Pas Sage served up a tremendous meal! Considering what we had and its quality beginning-to-end, it was also surprisingly reasonable. Service was friendly and solid throughout. Le Pas Sage was truly enjoyable and a place I would gladly return.

I want to give this 3.5 stars. Service was friendly. Reservations recommended. We went on a…read morefriend's recommendation on a weekend night, and she generously called ahead to make sure they saved us a table when many places seem to be booked solid. (We didn't know that most restaurants here will save a reserved table for the entire evening, which is great if you're running 30-60' late, but not ideal if you're hungry and wandering around without plans.) * The boeuf wrapped in cabbage dish is a must-have. * The Saint-Jacques were great but the cream sauce was not. * We also had an oeuf poché as entrée (appetizer), which was sort of reminiscent of dim sum, served with a crunchy bird's-nest type thing. This was probably my favorite dish since it was such a great mix of East and French. They missed one of the things I ordered, but I was ordering in French and I've had it happen to me enough times in English to know that it just happens sometimes that a dish isn't written down or gets forgotten (at least we weren't charged for it). They also brought a small amuse-bouche, which was some sort of creamed corn with cheddar cheese at the bottom. That was quite tasty, although I'm not sure cheddar was the right cheese to choose, my partner loved it.

Ordered 3 pepper steaks with fries and salad, two French onion soups, one Cajun chicken dish, one…read morebean soup, and one porn star martini. Were able to be seated quickly, service wasn't fast- but consistent with Parisian culture.

Overall, I would rate this experience a 3.5/5 up to an 3.8 as most of our problems were out of…read moretheir control. I ordered some avocado toast that came out fire! Only feedback I could leave with The Avocado Toast is just recommending the cheese be a little thinner per bite. It's a great mix! however, when u get a bite of too much cheese, It ruins the dishes overall amazing texture. Would recommend but y'all Better have them Croissants next time left two of the fam devastated.