As our night was winding down we walked past Les Philosophes and sat down for some dinner. Our server quickly greeted us and offered menus in English which was helpful for us. Food quality was good. We all ordered the same steak frites and the speed of service was great. We sat outside on a lovely September evening enjoying the nice weather. Overall this is a good place for quality food a reasonable price. read more

Les Philosophes - The only non locals here! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

The salad I had here was the best in Paris and they do cater to English speaking travelers. So together the top-notch food as well as kindness to Americans coming to explore the city, this spot is a definite A++! Probably best salad I've had, which I was recommended by my server. French food on steroids. And everything I saw here looked absolutely delicious. You can't go wrong here. Bon appétit! read more

Les Philosophes - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Best meal I haven't eaten here. Grilled cod. Sitting outside. Loved the whole thing. This feels like Paris to me. Damn!

"Traditional onion soup" more like "let's just throw uncooked ingredients in a pot". Not a single ingredient in this again "traditional" onion soup is traditional. Beef broth replaced with chicken broth, Gruyère replaced with a 24 month aged cheese, caramelized onions replaced with uncooked onions, no thyme, no garlic, uncooked wine that was clearly separated from the broth. I took three spoonfuls of straight alcohol and threw up. It is okay to make an onion soup your own way but how dare you call that traditional. You should be ashamed of serving that. If I served that at my restaurant I would be fired on the spot. Not to mention the kitchen was so loud I could barely hear my thoughts. The servers will walk directly into and expect you the guest to move out of the way. The bathrooms are also only one at a time and I had to throw up outside because someone was on his phone in the toilet for over 30 minutes. Be more polite to your guests. P.S. You can tell it's a tourist trap due to the fact that there was not a single French person there only foreigners. Sincerely yours, Incredibly disappointed customer Do better. read more

We were visiting Paris, staying in an AirBnB apartment around the corner, and someone had mentioned Les Philosophes before we left home, so our first night in town we figured we'd give it a try. Well, it was everything wonderful thing a fantasy about Paris could provide. Loved the atmosphere, waiters were welcoming and friendly, and, oh, did I mention the food? Delicious. You can't go wrong with the grilled cod served with curry-coconut-lime sauce on the side or the French onion soup. And for dessert, don't miss the crème brûlée and the apple tarte tatin, best ordered when you sit down - they run out of it fast.) We never had a dinner that wasn't terrific. Oh, dinners? Plural? Yes, we returned more times than I can remember. And when we return to Paris we'll be looking for a place to stay nearby so we can return to Les Philosophes yet again. read more

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We ate here twice on a trip to Paris. I think it it one of the best places in the area and it is worthing giving a try.

Absolutely the BEST ONION SOUP IN THE WORLD! I could eat this daily. Literally. Probably the best meal I had in Paris. This is the one place I need to go back to for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Service was incredible despite them being crazy busy! Wine was balanced and perfectly priced and I even got a delicious dessert. Perfect end to a busy day of shopping. read more

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Nous avons vécu une expérience très décevante dans ce restaurant. Comme d'habitude, il n'y a pas de système de réservation : il faut faire la queue. Nous avons attendu environ 43 minutes. Lorsque notre tour est enfin arrivé, l'employé en charge a donné notre place à quatre personnes qui venaient tout juste d'arriver. Lorsque nous avons demandé une explication, il nous a répondu sans gêne qu'ils l'avaient appelé et qu'il les connaissait personnellement. Il nous a ensuite dit qu'il n'y avait plus de place pour nous et que nous devions attendre au moins 30 minutes supplémentaires. Son attitude était totalement inacceptable : impolie, méprisante et très peu professionnelle. Ce genre de comportement encourage le favoritisme et le manque de respect envers les clients. Je ne recommande absolument pas ce restaurant. En le fréquentant, on cautionne le manque de respect et l'injustice -- des pratiques que nous n'acceptons pas en France. read more

Highly recommend. We are here our first night in town and knowing they didn't take reservations (and exhausted from travel), we came early in the evening to avoid a wait. Our server was an absolutely lovely woman and we felt very welcomed. I opted for the fixed menu and tried duck confit, a tomato tart, and a custard pie for dessert. The tomato tart was absolutely outstanding. I hope to reproduce something similar next summer with our tomato crop! The duck confit was very good. Not at all greasy, though I do wish the accompaniment would have been something a little lighter over fries. Dessert was a custard pie and it was just ok - tasted fine, perhaps just a little stiff, and just a bit underwhelming. This is a really cool restaurant inside with plenty of seating outside of course as well. Feels very much like a neighborhood staple; in fact, a friend of a friend who saw her post about dinner commented that he used to eat here when he lived in Marais. Definitely recommend! read more

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Les Philosophes is a cafe and brasserie with classic French cuisine and a few global influences on the menu. Our server here was super enthusiastic and friendly and made sure we had a great time! To start, we had the French onion soup, a savory, umami beef broth with caramelized onions, topped with croutons with melted Comte cheese on top. For our mains, the Les Philosophes salad came with lots of mixed vegetables (lettuce, greens, radicchio, endive, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, radishes, watermelon, avocado), slices of smoked duck breast, Pata Negra Bellota ham, and toasted sourdough bread topped with generous rounds of creamy goat cheese. The Grilled Wild Cod Fillet was served over white rice and vegetables and was on the bland side, but came with a super flavor coconut milk curry sauce. But my favorite dishes here were definitely the Steak Tartare of raw minced Aubrac beef, mixed with capers, onions, and other seasonings; and the Confit Duck Leg, a super tender duck leg with crispy skin--their house specialty! The meat was flavorful and came right off the bone, and the crispy skin was the kicker. Overall, this was a fantastic restaurant with delicious food and great service--what an amazing French dining experience! read more

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This is a traditional cafe in Paris that I really loved. The food was scrumptious and the atmosphere was nice. We each ordered a combo with a starter, main, and dessert. I got the French onion soup, duck confit and the assortment of cheese. My fiancé got the butternut squash soup, steak tartare and creme brulee. The French onion soup was really scrumptious. It had the perfect balance of cheese, caramelized onions, and beef broth. The butternut squash soup was blended and had a decent amount of ginger in it. It was recommended by our server. The duck confit had a crisp skin with tender meat. The presentation was also nice. The steak tartare portion was very generous and had small seeds. It was perfect with a tiny bit of mustard. The fromage was an assortment of cheese. It was standard. The creme brulee was pretty standard but they put it on a plate with a wider mouth so it bigger surface for crackling. I would definitely come back on a future trip to Paris. It was a great price point for the 3 course meal. read more

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We sat outside and had their amazing beef tartare and french onion soup for one of our lighter lunches. This was a great way to do it and would love to come back and try more. read more

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Best French onion soup. Quiet place to dine. We came with a big food tour group so, we didn't get to try the other selections in their menu. read more

Les Philosophes - French onion soup - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Mmm if i could give three and a half I maybe would. This place is pretty friendly to expats, English speaking people. But e and my friend fully stood there for 5 mins without being greeted at all until we found our friends who were already sitting down at the hidden " other" side of the restaurant. Thé food itself was pretty ok. The onion soup is not the best I've had in France like the bread was soggy portions were small. I got the fake duck confit as part of the set menu but it was lowkey very mid especially the side dishes of the orange mashed potato and the starter of the toast with crème de salmon. Very weird and could've gotten the same for like 3 euro at Franprix. Beware of the bottle vs. 50ml carafe of wine difference on the menu -- the font is very small and cannot be discerned. The water was very good and filtered. The overall atmosphere pretty nice I liked the wooden chairs but the menu, "fake woke" philosophy of Chef Xavier, the weird industrial prison feeling of the bathroom left a weird taste in our w mouths read more

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Onion soup was disappointing- tasted like the frozen French onion soup you could get at a grocery market in the US. We tried their house salad and foie gras terrine and were also underwhelmed. read more

Amazing service and recommendations from the waiter. He truly loved the food and his job. This was our last big meal in our Paris trip and it was perfect! It helped us to drop in as they do not take reservations, even if we waited for a bit. read more

Terrible leftover food, scam on the price of wine, sick with diarrhea. Three old waiters that define the word surly. The "philosophy" here is terrible food with high prices. Costco samples of processed food are better. Chicken curry was two small pieces of sous vide chicken thrown into a mild curry sauce that had no chicken flavor. The chicken and sauce had just met a few seconds before lunch. The curry sauce could have been from a jar. The accompanied rice was dry and was dressed with a few dregs of parsley (?). The appetizer flavor was that of salt only. We ordered a carafe of wine for 20 euros and were billed 22 euros. I shown hm the menu and he argued that it was not what we ordered. No label on a carafe so it could have been anything. When he cleared the tables he took the remaining whole pieces of bread from three orders and placed them in one bowl to be recycled to the next victim. The desert tart was rubbery at the edges and it was obviously several days old. It was disguised with several limp pieces of kiwi. We quickly made our way to the hotel because of cramps and the resulting diarrhea. Overpriced Colon cleansing . read more

Solid place to eat and drink! It may be on the little bit more expensive side for Paris, but not for the neighborhood. The place is ALWAYS bustling with energy. The waiters and the service is just stellar. They're fun, all have personality and give you very good advices. They are also very honest! A dying art in Paris, in my humble opinion. The food is ALWAYS top notch. Fresh, tasty, and intelligent (they know where all of their products come from and proudly tell you stories about the ). This is MY favorite place in Paris hands-down. I always bring friends of mine there when they visit and I have been there countless times and NEVER had a bad experience. This place is consistently incredible. Highly recommend. read more

My family and I came here based on a recommendation from Devour Tours' YouTube video, and we're glad we stopped in! You must get the French onion soup! It came out piping hot, had a wonderful savory flavor, and the cheese-pull was Instagram worthy for sure! The waiter spoke perfect English as well. Would return! read more

Les Philosophes - French onion soup - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

The hostess from my hotel recommended this place as they serve authentic French cuisine. Came to the restaurant and outdoor dining was packed, and there were a lot of table inside the restaurant. The owner was briefing the waiter. He is very friendly and polite. He asked me to give him 5 min, so he can finish his briefing. I waited outside of the restaurant. The owner seated me 5 min after and he apologized for the wait. A waiter stopped by my table and I asked him for recommendation. I chose the philosophe menu (starter + main dish) for 27 euro. I picked onion soup and grill lamb loin with organic herbs from Provence. The onion soup has 4 slices of baguette with cheese on top. It was a bit oily, but very flavorful and delicious. Lamb loin was very tender, and lightly seasoned. I can taste the herbs! Friendly staff with good vibes, food, and atmosphere. Will come back again. read more

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Very popular place brimming with tourists and locals alike. Had the duck confit and homemade duck foie. It was all good but non particularly memorable. But good energy with the bustling crowds here. read more

Les Philosophes - Duck Confit - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

A group of us tried Les Philosophes after one of us saw it on YouTube. It was a great find. I give Les Philosophes5 stars because they stand out above other Parisian Brasseries. The food was well above average and the service was attentive and friendly. It was not your usual tourist trap close restaurant. I really appreciated their more eclectic menu, an obvious concern for quality, and general vibe. One basic plus is that their outdoor seating is not right next to a major road, so there was very little car noise. Another plus is their wider wine selection. They also serve 50 cl carafes instead of just by the glass or bottle, which was a nice change. I would have appreciated a better sparkling wine selection, but it's really not that kind of place. As far as food, I started with French Onion Soup, which was as good as any I've had. Then I had the steak tartare, which was tasty. Most importantly I didn't get sick! And finally, I had a cheese plate that was exceptionally well selected. I recommend getting this if you come. If you want to eat at a Brasserie in Paris and don't know where to go, you should definitely try Les Philosophes. Just make sure you're there early to avoid the crowd! read more

My fiancé and I wandered around Le Marais for lunch and found Les Philosophes. We were drawn into its vibrant energy. The place was busy around 1 pm on New Year's day, but we only had to wait a couple of minutes for a seat inside. Service was OK. Took a while for my entrée to come out, especially since my fiancé had a starter first and I didn't. Typical for a local restaurant though. I got to try my fiancé's French onion soup, which was delicious and comforting for a cold rainy day. I love that every French onion soup I've tried so far in Paris has been consistently tasty but also unique. Their version of the soup was more brothy than the last one I had which was thick and viscous. I wanted the mackerel dish, but they didn't have it. I opted to have the salmon instead. The salmon was cooked well - moist and flaky. I liked the sundried tomato tapenade that it came with, which attributed to the flavor. The dish came with sides of sautéed chopped green beans, leeks, and rice. Overall my meal was totally fine. Nothing particularly special about it, but I was satisfied and content after. read more

Great location to people watch and relax with a beer or wine. Nice menu selection with daily options to combine an entree and dessert or cheese plate. Service is friendly and somewhat fast compared to most French restaurants...never felt rushed..would come back if in the area. read more

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AMAZING French Onion Soup - 10 out of 10! The staff was wonderful, the Steak was cooked perfectly and the tartare was delicious too! We wanted to go back but they were closed but definitely recommend and will be back! SOUP there it is!! SOUP there it is!! French Onion Soup Fillet of Aubrac Beef with Béarnaise + Fries Aubrac Steak Tartare cut to order Les Philosophes Real Homemade Cooking Paris read more

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Everything in this place is top notch from service to food. The waiters are still in their white shirts, black pants and apron. And of course charming and enthusiastic about the food they serve. The onion soup is a classic French fare and they don't skimp on flavor, onions, and cheese. It is made to perfection. Always good to go with menu/formule. The cheesecake is not American version. It's much lighter with zest of lemon. I highly recommend the duck. read more

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Giving them 5 stars to their onion soup. It was delicious. Service was friendly and it was full of locals.

Our dinner with friends was excellent. The chocolate mousse and creme brûlée was the best we've ever tasted. Thank you, Buck and Jeff.

Best of its kind! This place serves traditional/home-cook French staples. Not much of a fusion, modern, or sophisticated like much of Paris. This place gives you exactly what it feels to be a local. Location is prime, walking distance to a lot of places. Food is goooooood. We got the Pata Negra Bellota Grande Reserve ham, semi-cooked foie gras, beef tartare, duck confit, and creme brulee (all in French accent of course) Everything we had was beyond AMAZING! The highlights were foie gras, incredibly creamy, and beef tartare is cut to order (that means it doesn't sit around cross-contaminating with other stuff) and very well seasoned. This is the best tartare out of all the places we've had beef tartare at. Staffs are nice and helpful. They are willing to speak English, as much as you are willing to speak French, so open up, you will enjoy your experience! read more

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We came her years ago because it was close to the apartment we rented, and it was the perfect start to our trip. My only regrets are that we were jet lagged and likely didn't take advantage of the opportunity as much as we should have. In addition to the phenomenal location, food and people watching, it's an authentic French brasserie. read more

Great food and ambiance. Great service for the right price. Definitely will go back and dine there again.

A charming Parisian bistro with fabulous cuisine and attentive staff, in a delightful neighborhood. LD read more

Good food. Good service. Was recommended by our hotel. Not as good as the restaurant right round the corner that we ate at the night before - Le Trésor - that wasn't mentioned by the hotel! :) We suspected people came for their onion soup - they were dishing bowls of that at a rapid pace - and not so much of their other menu items. Not a bad choice - but we wished we'd gone back to Le Trésor instead. read more

Delicious food and a classic Paris cafe experience in the Marais and at reasonable prices too. Had a delicious veal chop with awesome cooked fresh vegetables and a nice glass of wine for lunch for $17! read more

I love Les Philosophes. Sit outside and try the must haves, beef tartare and soups l'onignon and of course wine. This place is in a great location nice staff. read more

Wonderful legendary restaurant in the heart of Le Marais . Run don't walk and have their exorbitant French onion soup and their wonderful steaks. read more

Outstanding neighborhood café near our apartment. Excellent service. Terrific food, all fait maison. Lovely terrace. Don't seat yourself- simply wait patiently near the door, and a waiter will quickly find you a seat. Get the duck confit. read more

Les Philosophes - Have an aperitif on Les Philosophes' pleasant terrace before dinner. - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

They were packed the night we were there, but our food was delicious, if slow to come out. Highly recommend the French onion soup!

The onion soup was great, the pâté was so delicious that we bought some jars of it and brought them home. The one problem was the boeuf Bourguignon. There were a ton of big pieces and they were all tough. This was a big problem, but everything else was great. Make sure you have a reservation. read more

Went here for their French onion soup and Creme brûlée. Yumm yumm yumm! French onion soup, the gazpacho was okay... I've had better. Service was good, our server spoke English and was pleasant. read more

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