So so amazing. You actually need to come try this place it has the best food I have had in awhile…read more The mixed appetizer plate was TO DIE FOR!!! The hummus here is fantastic and the tabbouleh was the best. The only thing I wasn't used to was the Crème Libanaise. I ended up LOVING IT. If you are anywhere near Baladna you need to come to this place. If I could give it more starts I would.

We had spent the day in the Loire Valley and returned to the Catacombs, our drop off point. With a…read moretypical French-country lunch hours behind us, we were starving and now jonesing for more ethnic food. We stumbled upon Baladna and it hit the spot. It is small, but was packed. I had the best foul I've ever had- it was so bright and flavorful. The baba ganoush was equally good, as was the falafel (it came with a drizzle of tahini). Hubs and daughter got chicken platters- juicy and flavorful. We each had a glass of Lebanese wine and enjoyed it alot. Service a bit slow, but kind and patient with our attempts at French.

Lovely little restaurant with great food and great service. I had their Greek salad, pita bread and…read morecheese in Filo dough. Everything was well prepared, delicious and fresh. As a visitor I was looking for a change of pace from my usual French meals and wanted something lighter. This is a great choice.

Incredible place, amazing food and superb waiter (Ibrahim), who made us feel welcome and made great…read morerecommendations about the dishes from the menu. You can tell that the food is really made from scratch (like homemade), but with nice presentations !!!! We definitely recommend it 100%

This is my first review of a restaurant ever, but I wanted to share my experience eating at Chez…read moreMademoiselle for the first time last night with a group of eleven friends. Having been to Kazakhstan before for a work trip, I first approached the owners, Joe and Laurent, to see if they could make a traditional Kazakh meal, beshbarmak, even though it is not on the restaurant's regular menu. (Beshbarmak is a noodle dish with lamb and a Kazakh horse sausage). They readily agreed, but as it involves extra work, I promised to round up some people. Joe and Laurent were fantastic hosts. They prepared different menus for us because some wanted to try the beshbarmak, while others wanted the regular Russian/Central Asian menu, or a vegetarian option. Ultimately six people tried the beshbarmak, three went with the regular menu, and two chose a vegetarian option (which, by the way, is also on the regular menu). Everyone enjoyed the food, whether they ordered Kazakh or Russian dishes. For the starter, a contingent (including me) had the eggplant, tomato, and garlic appetizer, which was garlicky and delicious. One person enjoyed the restaurant's variation on a Russian favorite --herring under a fur coat--here made with salmon. The most popular choice for our group was the pirozhki (apparently the French transliteration is pirojki), which are beef and onion pastries. They quickly disappeared, along with the enticing potato and vegetable salad that accompanied them. For the main attraction, the beshbarmak eaters were all pleased. Two of us had eaten the dish while in Kazakhstan, and the rest were eager to try it. The chef, Joe, told us that the dish was homemade, including the noodles, and we had to eat everything fast before it became cold. We did! Although the portions are big, we just managed to finish our plates (although some needed a little help from their friends). The people who ordered from the regular menu were also happy with their choices, especially the manti. They looked delicious - juicy beef dumplings covered in red bell peppers. Finally, the vegetarians were also well treated, with hearty, flavorful potato dumplings with mushrooms. (After eating the beshbarmak, I finished my wife's dumplings, as she was full). As a group, we were unfortunately too full to order many desserts, but my wife and I split the napoléon, a mille feuille cake. As Joe and Laurent had learned over the course of the meal that the Kazakh-inspired gathering was also connected with my birthday, they kindly turned our dessert into a mini-birthday cake with a candle and also gave me a box of chocolates from Kazakhstan along with a book of beautiful pictures of the country. I should also say that Joe and Laurent have a fondness for Russian speakers. Fortunately, one of us actually speaks Russian and was able to charm them with a flawlessly recited poem, which Joe also knew by heart. As we had closed down the restaurant, they gave us a shot of vodka, turned on some Russian music, and even sang with us a bit before we left. All in all, everyone in the group had a wonderful evening, and we agreed that we would gladly go again. You should too!

Highly recommend! Very tasty cuisine with a selection of different dishes of Central Asia…read more(Kazakhstan) and Russia. Excellent, friendly service. Cozy place with unique attributes (accessories) from Central Asia. A great place to try something new!

I had an amazing time at Pirosmani, the atmosphere was amazing and everything on the menu tasted…read morelike it was long lost family recipe. We were also quickly seated and the service was amazing. Everyone was so kind and attentive. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Paris. Thank you so much!

It's not easy finding Georgian cuisine in Paris (or New York. Or...anywhere outside the former…read moreUSSR), so I had to stop by Pirosmani. This narrow, unassuming eatery is along an equally narrow, unassuming alley off Boulevard St-Germain. The staff doesn't speak English, but is friendly and accommodating. The menu covers a selection of Georgian staples (Chakapouli: a meaty stew, Khinkali: meat filled dumplings, Khachapuri: a bread filled with cheese). Khachapuri was a must, so I paired that with a 'salade caucasienne' (cucumber, tomato, mixed greens, topped with salty cheese and walnuts, and dressed in a vinaigrette). The salad was tasty, with the bite of the cheese not overpowering. The khachapuri was a show stealer: a bread round fresh from the oven and stuffed with a combination of mozzarella and salted cheese. It was tangy, rich, and immensely satisfying. Paired with a glass of a Georgian red, it was a fine meal for my last night in Paris. Portions are large, so bear that in mind when ordering!

Cute spot a half block and on the edge of the busy Rue Oberkampf district. Small space but full…read morehouse of locals, couples on dates, and young families...plus us tourists. :) The friendly waiter was excited to use his flawless English on us, which was honestly very helpful. The menu has all the usual familiar Italian favorites but the best deals are to be had in the meal sets which include any entree plus a starter and/or dessert. The cheese and charcuterie board for one was enormous and tasty. Entree portions of spaghetti bolognese and sausage tagliatelle were also good though we decided that the bolognese sauce was cooked darker than we like and that the tagliatelle dish with its lighter tomato sauce base was the better of the two. We both ordered dessert. A warm (apple) tarte tatin on a thin crust for me, and one order (two cups) of chocolate mousse for my date. All were yummy. This is a nice spot. Quiet, efficient, clean, with a knowable menu that delivers. Give it a try the next time you're craving pasta.

My boyfriend and I were visiting Paris (staying in Marais) for the first time. We found this gem of…read morean Italian restaurant on thefork.com - use this website for discounts off your bill as well as reviews for restaurants (like Yelp or Trip Advisor)! Anyway - such a cozy restaurant and the owner could not be more friendly or attentive. Such a pleasure! We started with a great bottle of red wine that he suggested with a cheese and cured meat platter. Of course we were in heaven!! Next, my boyfriend ordered the salmon with linguine in a cream sauce. It was unreal!!! So so delicious. I ordered the sausage and fennel pasta in a red sauce which was also fantastic. We ended up sharing both dishes. Bonus: there was so much food we were both able to take ours to go and had another meal of it alone. For dessert we shared the tiramisu and creme brulee which were also yummy! This all came out to 60 euros; great deal!! Love this place.

The food is upscale Lebanese with a twist. It has a cool atmosphere and great service, however way…read moretoo expensive for the quality of the product. Most importantly, if you are craving traditional lebanese food this won't hit the spot. I got the hummus, which was very silky but lacked flavor. The fattoush which was awesome, probably my favorite. The beef kibbeh which I didn't like because it came with a sweet basil sauce that I just didn't understand. For the main we got the mixed grilled plate: chicken was nice and juicy, kebabs were flavorful but a bit dry. The star was the garlic sauce. So overall decent food, but extremely overpriced. I wish their flavors were more traditional.

We absolutely loved our meal at Liza. We had the buffet service and everything was authentic and so…read morewell made. It's not my must have meal when in Paris.

Family business is my favorite show!! We came all the way from the United States to eat here. The…read morefood made not be spicy like Tunisian food, but it was still tasty. The staff was a Amazing! Merci

Food was excellent, ambiance was a bit lacking…read more We went to La Boule Rouge based on the reviews. The food is North African, specializing in couscous. We went on a Saturday night and were seated in a spill over area; the main dining room was hopping but our little nook felt isolated. We ordered a Tunisian sampler as an appetizer and two entrees (couscous with chicken and couscous with beans) and it was far more food than we needed. The entrees, which were abundant, also came with a large bowl of soup and a side of spinach. All of it was excellent, especially the beans, which were cooked with what seemed like beef short ribs. The food kept on coming - even when I was stuffed, the otherwise gruff waitress insisted on bringing me another plate of couscous and beans. I was thankful for our long walk back to the Pigalle to burn off some calories.

Wow! This place was incredible. The Franco-German food was delicious and the service was even…read morebetter. We had the Cesar Sandwich, Bratwurst, salads, desserts, and their coffee. EVERYTHING was delicious. The bread was warm, and soft, and you could tell it was just freshly made. They even whip their own cream. Just Amazing! Can't give enough credit on their service too. They had no more whipped cream, and noticed we were sad about it and went to buy some for us. Besides that, every employee greeted us and treated us incredibly nice. The ambiance was really nice. Small, yet wonderful location, with enough room to serve my party of 5, immediately, and had plenty other customers enjoying the food. If I could give more then 5 stars I would.

B and I have been talking about trying desserts in Paris. I am big on desserts. So we stumbled into…read moreLe Stube. Then we found out that this place specializes in German pastries and cakes. B got a double espresso and the Sachertorte and I got the lemon meringue tart. My lemon meringue tart was delicious. B liked his sachertorte. Food wise would be 4 stars. So you ask why 2 stars. When the server bought the double espresso she spilled it allover the floor and B's white shirt. Coffee stains are super hard to remove. It was early in the day and B was left with a dirty shirt. She gave 5 euro off our food but she also got the coffee on my pants and shoe as well. Luckily my shoe is black and my pants were jeans. So it was not as visible as B's white shirt. She also got it on the guy sitting beside us. The carelessness really took the stars out of everything. It is embarrassing for B to walk around with a stained shirt. It was everywhere. Also the server didn't really know how to react quickly. she did try her best to clean it up quickly. I found it funny how she asked if she got the spill over our cloths. B shirt was obviously stained and can be seen with the naked eyes.