We ate downstairs with a group of 15. They accepted our reservation but shouldn't have. We were really crowded, even for French tables; there were literally 2 places too many for the tables. The fondue itself was meh. There was little flavor and some of the cheese was not melted and blended properly. The chocolate "fondue" was simply a plate of melted chocolate. Really? That's ridiculous. I'm trying to figure out why this place has received high marks. I think it's because it's close to Pompidou and many tourists end up here. I'll never go back. Unfortunately, I found it soulless, tasteless, and not worth the trouble. I give it 2 stars for carrying. A good calvados. read more

Our last night in Paris and my wife found this place nearby. While they were pretty full the host fit us in (and politely said we'd have only an hour to eat). Eat we did. This is the best cheese fondue I've had and was complemented by a great wining pairing and courteous & prompt service. To top it off we had time for their cheesecake, which was also great (we got an extra for breakfast tomorrow). While we got lucky I'd suggest making reservations. Enjoy! read more

One of the most unexpected amazing meals of my life. Had potatos, salad, cheese fondue and a perfect bottle of wine. Go here. It is fantastic. read more

My mom and I came here on our last night in Paris this past June and we were so pleased, it felt like the perfect place to end our magical trip. We actually didn't call ahead to make a reservation I don't know if it matters that it was a Tuesday night at like 9:30 p.m. so we were able to get a seat but I believe that most nights you wouldn't be so lucky. We sat upstairs although my mom peaked downstairs and said it looked adorable, I loved the ambiance of being upstairs next to the front desk and kitchen. It felt like we were in someone's farmhouse being taken care of. The staff were all so friendly and seemed like a big happy family which just provides for such a lovely experience. We ordered a Bordeaux (which unfortunately I do not remember the name of, I think it was the only one that came in a half bottle size maybe) it was delicious. For dinner we ordered the Raclette religieuse (cheese and potatoes only) and the Florentine cheese toast. The cheese toast I would equate to our flatbread trend in the US except that it is actually on a piece of toast. It was much larger than either of us were expecting so I think if we are ever lucky enough to go back we would probably just order one or the other so that we have room for dessert! Both dishes were absolutely divine though, Raclette is such a fun experience! I highly recommend if you go here you definitely order the Raclette. We both really wanted to try it before we left and it was actually difficult finding a restaurant that had it year round so take advantage! Thank you Pain Vin Fromages for such a lovely last meal in Paris! read more

This is a very small restaurant but there was no wait when I came in without a reservation. I ordered their popular basic fondue, plate of ham, salad, and wine. Everything was great but they serve old bread with the fondue. The bread was really bad and I was surprised since the fondue was not cheap. Service was great though and the owner can speak English well. read more

Pain Vin Fromages - Fondue with bread, ham, and salad. - Fondue Near Me - Paris, 75

I scoured Yelp weeks ago and picked this place out for my birthday dinner. First thing's first: I was not let down! Thanks, Yelpers! We were the very first patrons to arrive at 7 o'clock on the dot, along with the rest of the non-Parisian crowd. (Hehe.) If you want to be seated when the locals are, I *strongly* suggest you make a reservation. That seems to be the norm in Paris for anywhere worth going. Thankfully, we were still able to be seated without one since we were there so early (by local standards), so long as we were finished by 8:30pm. So, we were happily seated in the basement and proceeded to dine on an absolutely delicious salad and fondue paired with a nice pinot noir. The service was, how shall I call it...appropriate. Meaning, since it was mostly Americans in the early crowd, they were pretty prompt with taking orders and bring out the food--the necessity of us being out of there in 90 minutes probably had something to do with it--and I would love to return someday and experience it at a more local, leisurely 2.5 hour dinner pace with the Parisians. :) read more

Really cool place! Essentially, it's fondue in a wine cellar. There were a mix of Parisians and travelers here. The dining room is dimly lit and has beautiful stone walls and ceiling. The fondue was delicious- two of us had beef fondue and the other two had plain cheese, which were each served with tons of bread to dip and salad. For dessert, the four of us split chocolate fondue. Everything was delicious and the waitress was very sweet and we did fine speaking part-French, part-English. Cool place to eat, great experience overall, I would definitely recommend it. read more

Charming little fondue spot near the Centre Pompidou or near Le Marais. Lots of cheese options if you're a fan of fondue, grilled cheese or cheese plates. Order a plate of mixed meats. Salads are quite nice. The staff is super nice, great with several languages. Can't wait to come back. read more

We walked in around 9pm without a reservation. the place was packed. The owner was obviously busy tending to his shop, and very cordially told us he could seat us in 1 hour. Not a minute earlier! we were hungry, but it smelled heavenly in there, so we agreed to wait. Asked him to recommend a bar for us to hang out at for an hour, and he sent us to a great place (have to find it and write a separate review). We returned an hour later and were seated promptly. If you can, try to get a table downstairs. The barrelled brick ceiling in the lower level is a great place to dine. We shared a cheese fondue with a side of cured meats and boiled potatoes, and a bottle of wine. What a fantastic meal. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive as well. Highly recommended, but make a reservation. read more

Good place nice service. I thought it was better for groups than as a romantic spot but we were upstairs so maybe downstairs is more romantic? read more

Très bon! I loved this cheese fondu. You can feel free to take bread. I strongly recommend here. But you better take a reservation because here is so popular. read more

First the owner is a delight, very engaging and helpful. The venue is small, but more cozy than stuffy. We had salads - both the green salad and the Berger salad were very nice, The portion was huge! We couldn't finish it. Then fondue. We had the Fondue savoyarde and the beef in wine for table of 6. The beef got ok reviews from those who had it (I did not), but the cheese was AMAZING! Beautifully spiced. I'm eager to go back and try some others. read more

Not sure what all the fuss was about. We walked in on a Monday night at opening and didn't have problems getting a table. The owner wasn't as peppy as the other reviewers stated but could have been an off night for him. Meanwhile the fondue itself was ok - we ordered the classic with a plate of ham and pickles. The bread was as another reviewer said - not super fresh. We ordered a bottle of rose which was fine. Overall the food and service was ok. read more

We got to this place and the owner was really rude. Said he didn't had our reservation and even though the place was half empty and still had 3 hours before closing time we were asked to leave. It was raining and we were with our 6 year old daughter. It was really uncalled for... Our only negative experience in Paris. read more

This quaint little bistro serves the most devine selection of cheese and wine from various regions of France. The owner is charming and helpful. Try the cheese plate selection and the raclette. The homemade bread is warm and goes lovely with the variety of sublime textures and flavors of cheese. Drizzle a little honey. Voila! read more

One of our most memorable meals in Paris. No tables available until 10:30 pm the night we stopped; made a reservation for the following evening and had a delicious experience. Service team was delightful, welcoming and charming. Bottle of Gewurtraminer was affordable and perfectly complemented the decadent traditional cheese fondue. Side of potatoes and assiette de jambon to share, simple geeen salad made for a perfectly memorable meal. Crime brûlée was perfectly caramelized and generous for two to share. Ask to be seated downstairs- the dim and cozy lighting curved stone walls and ceiling created a lovely ambience that was missing from the brightly lit, steamy dining room upstairs. read more

The wine cave seating downstairs is the best part. Also they spoke English which was a huge plus for us! Food and wine were great, and the location itself is very cute. read more

Searching for a restaurant ( near Pompidou ) on Yelp we found this restaurant just as it opened. (19:00) As long as we could finish by 21:30 we could be seated. No problem for us. It's fondue, wonderful French cheeses ) or beef fondue if you are not into cheese. Fresh tasty salad accompanies it. Thoroughly enjoyable meal. read more

Cozy little restaurant with a great atmosphere. This was one of our favorite restaurants from our Paris vacation. Bread, cheese, and wine! What more can you ask for. Great place! I hope we get back there! read more

I loved the cheese fondue! My favorite was the one that had tomato and herbs. It was incredible! The place is also very traditional and cute. However, I feel they need to install air conditioning or some sort of ventilation because it is too hot inside and the smell of the food is very intense. When I got home, my clothes smelled like cheese and oil from other people's beef fondue. read more

This restaurant is an absolute gem! We've only been home 3 days and I'm already craving Pain Vin Fromages! It was beyond delicious. Our server was so friendly and helpful in selecting a dish to suit us. Great atmosphere, great food! read more

Excellent!! We ordered the fondue and potatoes...perfect cheese, fantastic potatoes and the bread was great. We will definitely be coming back when in Paris. The staff was very courteous, attentive, and a pleasure to be around. I can't recommend this place enough. If you can, reservations are good as it's a small restaurant that fills up quickly. read more

Best Fondue I have ever had. A must when visiting. Favorite restaurant in Paris! I order the standard fondue with bread and simple salad everytime. read more

This place is fantastic!! If you're looking for a true french cheese dinner this is the place to go. Situated on a very cute side street if may be a little difficult to find but worth it in the end. The place itself is really small but has a great atmosphere. I had goat cheese on toast with salad and honey. The combination was to die for! Along with that my friend and I had a goat cheese fondue which was to die for as well!! I would def recommend this place to anyone who is in love with good cheese! read more

Great food, excellent and patient service. We had the mixed salad (greens, tomato, nuts, nicely dressed) which was enough for two, the Bayonne ham, and the Savoyard fondue. The waiter was very helpful and his English was good enough to make some solid recommendations on the food and the wine (French isn't one of my languages). They also have an English menu which made some of the choices easier to choose between. The restaurant is hidden on a small, unmarked street right opposite the George Pompidou Center. Reservations are important -- we got a table but were told that we had to "liberate" it by 9:30. read more

Get a reservation before coming because the resto is small and popular. The food was delicious and the staff fun and friendly. The prices are reasonable as well. read more

What a tourist trap! We ordered the classic fondue (Savoyarde) and it was so wrong. The texture was not stringy at all, and after 10 min on the table the cheese solids had separated to form a disgusting pool of oil... To top it off, the red wine was so watery it looked like it had literally been diluted (although it came from a bottle they opened in front of us). There are so many other places that offer a real fondue experience, that this place feels like a fraud. Even their raclette looked like a joke! (can you say 'unidentified cheese slices from a pack'?) No wonder why it was filled with foreigners. The waiters are nice though. Piège à touristes, passez votre chemin. La fondue savoyarde nous est restée sur l'estomac: un fromage sans fil, baignant dans l'huile, du pain mou, et du vin à l'eau. Il y a tellement d'autres options bien meilleures ailleurs! Grosse déception. read more

OH. MY. GOD! This was amazing. We were so grateful to the couple that didn't show up to for their reservation so that we were able to sneak into this tiny establishment. The people that worked their were lovely and the food was spot on. I don't know what to else to say! Everyone around us also loved their meals, you could tell by the conversations. Highly HIGHLY recommended!!!! read more

Had a delicious meal here. Be ready to eat plenty of delicious cheese, add some wine, salad, ham, and potatoes and all is well. Loved it! Reservations highly recommended as many people were turned away. It's a small quaint place. Enjoy! read more

The people here were quite rude. The whole process of booking a reservation was counterintuitive and laborious. The way they act you would think it was the best restaurant in Paris but in truth it was rather mediocre. Your time would be better spent elsewhere. read more

This was a good restaurant. We were the only Americans there, the rest were French speaking. Our waiter was very nice and spoke good English. He recommended a wine to go with our dinner (a pinot noir). We went with the classic fondue, and the beef raclette. Our waiter told us that this was enough food for 4 people (there was only two of us) but we wanted to be able to try both! We were glad we got both, but it is a lot of food. The fondue was delicious and a little sweeter than typical fondues I have tried. I have nothing to compare the raclette to b/c it was the first time I had it ...very good. We went with a red burgundy, though we got so hot eating the food (even in December) I would recommend a cool white to go with the hot food. Sitting downstairs in the wine cellar cave atmosphere was great. In sum, very unique restaurant in Paris - good atmosphere, not a tourist trap. For good service and no waiting around, book the first reservation (7pm). read more

I have never in my life been to such an awful establishment. I have not posted on yelp before, I have been to great restaurants, good ones, average, poor, very poor, but have never felt so compelled to post a review as I do now. Our waiter (and owner) very very poorly explained the menu to us. The people around us were ordering raw beef, which they could cook themselves on hot plates and dip into their fondue, which is what we were under the impression we had ordered following the explanation we had received. What we got was five ultra thin slices of cold cured beef, to which I immediately told the server (owner) this is not what we discussed during his explanation. He essentially said "oh well, too late" and walked away. After gnawing at the stale bread and tasteless fondue for forty minutes and staring at the ultra thin beef slices without any service, I walked upstairs and attempted to speak with the manager/owner, regarding what transpired. The waiter that had served us and been so abrupt and pitiful over the five ultra thin beef slices turned out to be the owner. He was nasty and unresponsive to any kind of reasonable conversation about us not wanting the ultra thin beef slices and any chance of him not charging us for them, despite us bringing it to his attention immediately after being served. After all of that, we chose not to pay for the ultra thin beef slices, which he sprinted down the street and whined for the €10 for, which we ultimately just obliged when it became clear he would not just leave us alone. Truly a disgusting atrocious establishment and owner. Not sure how they are in business with their very far sub-mediocre food, but the owner and service are despicable to a level I've never come close to experiencing in my life. read more

This is a great small fondue place just off rue de temple. You should probably make reservations as it is small & popular. Neither my wife or I speak French but the main guy took care of us w/ a smile & made wonderful suggestions. The fondue pots have very generous portions & they keep bringing you bread til you can't eat any more. A great first fondue experience. read more

The toasts were really good and bread slides were big and good full of good food a cheese!

Came here for my first night in Paris with my boyfriend. We made reservations and were glad because upon opening, the restaurant got very busy. We ordered a pot of fondue (recommended by the waiter) a salad and a plate of meats. Soooo delicious and service was great!! We sat upstairs so i didnt get to see the downstairs. definitely a quaint restaurant very cozy. would recommend ! read more

Just the best fondue I've ever had in France or elsewhere! Service exceptional. Just so enjoyable. Going back before I leave.

Our first stop in our first year wedding anniversary and what a way to start!!! We had the raclette with traditional raclette and morbier cheese served and it is too tough to say which cheese was better because they were both OUTSTANDING! We ordered the raclette with potatoes and came with gerkins (you could order meat such as ham but I do not prefer meat) and we were SOO full we couldn't eat the salad we ordered! The host/waiter/owner is lovely as well. You MUST go here while in Paris!! Some Tips: this place is tiny so call or email in advance like 5 days to secure a table!!! We saw 20+ people get turned away for showing up without a reservation. Now if you have a reservation- your table will be ready on time so be there square and do not make a reservation if you aren't going to show, it would be beyond rude as the owner blocks his tables off per his reservations and turns away most walk-in people! Finally Enjoy the CHEESE!!! Yummy!! read more

loved it. the host was patient with our non existent french and was very nice about speaking in english and finding a table for us. it's so cozy and happy in there! we ordered a bottle of wine, raclette and a fondue- and managed to eat almost all of it between the two of us - IT WAS SO GOOD! i highly recommend this place. one of the best dinners we had in paris. and it was down the street from our apartment- bonus. even if you're not lucky enough to be staying in the marais- just go! read more

Very yummy raclette and fondue. Only thing to note - the raclette is in little pans under a mini grill. It's not like in the pictures where you see a big stick of cheese and it melts down. I was a little disappointed because I was expecting that. It also seems to be mostly non-French folks, and I am an American too. Also note the menu is almost entirely cheese based so if you wanted something else, make sure you like the menu. We also ordered a salad which was fresh and tasty, and the tartiflette which the kids liked the best because the cheese was more mild. read more

Nice cozy place with downstairs seating as well as the ground floor. We chose the raclette, which comes on a heater where you place the cheese slices to melt. Then you use a wooden scraper to help pour the cheese on the potatoes and meats. The raclette was 17 Euros per person. You can't choose this dish for one person though. The servers speak English well enough and there's an English side of the menu. With all the heaters and fondue pots, it got pretty hot down there. There was an air conditioner, but it apparently wasn't on. The place is on a tiny street half a block away from the Pompidou. read more