Refuge des Fondues is as tourist trap and amazing as it gets. You need to make a reservations…read moreweeks in advance, and it is not a place where you would eat often, or where French people would eat, but it is a great time. The fixed priced menu includes an appetizer, a fondue pot (either cheese or meat) and a baby bottle full of wine. The seatings are all at the same time, and the place gets packed. You actually have to jump over the table to get to your seat . the food is great and the experience is fun. Everything is in English and it is very geared towards the tourists. It is a fun dinner and activity thing to do at least once while visiting Paris.

A gazillion five-star reviews aren't lying to you: this place is a winner. If you want to ensure…read morethat you're able to enjoy, a reservation is absolutely obligatory, and you must confirm it the day before (don't worry, they will email you--just be sure that you check!). The staff is amazing: they are all polyglots. The hostess who welcomed us this evening spoke at least three languages (in the two minutes that I was within earshot): hashtag rockstar, hashtag goals, hashtag color me impressed. They are friendly, helpful, polite, and all about making sure you have a great evening. The menu is set: a welcome drink (they do offer both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options: kir) with a small charcuterie board to whet the appetite, followed by fondue of your choice: cheese with bread or a meat fondue (with four sauces). This comes with the famous biberon de vin--rouge ou blanc, comme vous voulez. After that, it is dessert: take your choice. When I was there, it was île flottante ou mousse au chocolate. J'ai pris l'île flottante et ma mère a pris le mousse au chocolate. They were both delicious. Alas, they didn't survive long enough to be photographed. RIP What really made this evening special for me was the camaraderie of the patrons: I came with my mom, but I met so many nice people. You will be sitting shoulder to shoulder with people who hailed from Italy and another traveler from the U.S. Everyone immediately became friends and shared travel recommendations. It was really quite nice. In case you are wondering, yes, they do sell the biberons, and yes, I did buy one. Absolutely worth it.

An absolute treat!…read more From the service to the food quality and selection...and yes location. Its a perfect place to eat after taking in the sights of Paris! The Steak and fries are a must! go!!!

This was such a great dining experience in Paris. Definitely one of our favorite meals. We shared a…read more50 cl chardonnay for $14 (great value). My friend had the salmon, which comes in a tomato sauce. She enjoyed her meal. I had a three course meal for $28 which included the warm goat cheese toast, beef bourguignon, and the apple tart. The goat cheese toast was delicious, as was the beef bourguignon though it was a tiny bit dry (tip- the old way means it's cooked in a pastry). The apple tart was a bit sweet for my tastes and wish I'd tried something else. Now for the service- our waiter was so much fun and made us practice our French. He had us laughing the whole time and really made our experience here. If you're near the Louvre, this is a great restaurant to try for a nice dinner at a reasonable price.

This is a really tasty French restaurant with a good variety in the cuisine. We did the $45…read more3-course meal and got an appetizer, entree, and dessert. It seemed worth it since it was really tasty and you get high quality 3-course meal. I got the salmon which was super fresh, the beef bourgeon which was amazing (tender meat) and the crème brûlée which was so good. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We made reservations and it did get busy so I recommend that. You can sit outside which is nice on a quieter sub street near the Eiffel Tower. Overall, nice atmosphere and good French food.

Came to this fine establishment as it was recommended from a good friend. The atmosphere is cozy…read moreand intimate with unique culinary inspired decor on the wall. The hostess greeted us upon arrival, took our coats and sat us. Reservations are recommended as the number of tables are limited. The food was phenomenal, the duck breast was superb and the crème brûlée for dessert is a must. Located not far from the Eiffel Tower walking over to the park du Champ de Mars for the hourly light show at night is a nice way either to begin or end your evening around eating your dinner meal.

Beautiful view of "La Dame de Fer" with a reasonably priced option: entree+plat+dessert,…read moreaccompanied with stellar service. We had a marvelous time at an outdoor table and tried fried escargot, shellfish linguinis, and soufflé. However, the real star (apologies for no photo) was the Duck confit parmentier (duck with potatoes). It was just divine and our friendly waiter, a gentleman with a mustache, made our night with his charm. The low point was my dessert selection of a "cheese plate". Even if you're a savory person like me, the result was pretty dispiriting with the 3 little pieces. My husband's soufflé was far lovelier and delicious.

If you are looking for a dinner place near the Eiffel Tower this place was perfect! We did the prix…read morefix menu that included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. We loved every dish especially the butternut soup and desserts. Each dish was so flavorful and delicious. We made a reservation and got to choose a table outside with a view of the Eiffel Tower. A lot of restaurants around the tower seemed like a tourist trap but this restaurant was truly delicious and a pretty good price! The staff was friendly and spoke some English. Would definitely return here next time I'm in Paris.

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel concierge. Also, we learned that this restaurant is…read moresuper popular among Korean tourists as it gets featured and recommended in a lot of YouTube videos and former travel guides. We made a reservation on their website for dinner. The restaurant is relatively close to Eiffel Tower and located on a very quiet street. The restaurant hall was managed by two very efficient gentlemen and they were so great at tending to every table in a timely manner. They were really good. Also, they spoke English and it made our experience so comfortable. Escargot was heavenly. My favorite was their tuna steak. The tuna steak was unique and I loved its flavors. It was perfectly cooked while maintaining a fantastic texture. Their pepper steak was comparable to that of Bistro Paul Bert. The fish was also very well cooked, although still had the fishy after taste. But I still very much enjoyed it. We finished our meal with their creme brûlée and it was the perfect finish to a fabulous meal.

I went to Cinque Mars two years ago and loved it. I wanted to bring my family back, a group of 8…read morepeople, when I returned for Paris. One person in our group has kidney disease and can't eat any salt. I call the restaurant well in advance and they wouldn't accommodate his medical restriction--despite the fact that I literally told him the person would eat anything you put in front of them as long as it didn't have any salt--grilled fish, meat, eggs, salad, etc. I am very disappointed and feel troubled by the fact that they didn't even try to make it work--people have a right to enjoy life despite their medical predicaments. They just told me they couldn't guarantee it.

came here on the recommendation of a french friend…read more not sure what to expect. arrived here at around 4.30pm and was pretty empty. was politely told their kitchen won't open till 6.30pm. wasn't sure if I could last so long, to be honest. ordered a glass of champagne to start. followed by a mix cheese plate, jamon serrano and some olives. rustic bread basket accompanied them. mainly high bar stools seating, not the best for big groups. especially not when it gets crowded after their kitchen starts churning out tapas. another glass of white and red later, i surprised myself for having stayed so long. almost long enough to order some tapas perhaps? a request to have a look at their kitchen menu was turned down. she will only let me have it at 6.20pm. fine.... when I finally get my hands on it, I immediately ordered at 6.30pm. the carrot beignets and the lamb sweetbreads. not sure what happened after...... tick, tick, tick..... i was pretty sure i was the first to order? everyone else started to get their food. was patient and waited for a bit before enquiring. a surprised male server looked into it. crickets...... further food arrivals for all patrons around me! enquired again and again with three other ladies including the gal who took my order. finally, my beignets arrived. it was ok but way past my bedtime! alas, the sweetbreads came almost an hour after i initially placed my order, which didn't even come close to any good sweetbreads i've had many times prior! just couldn't bring myself to finish it....... sorry but even though they said they would comp one of my wines(was the champagne), i have already made up my mind that all they will get is a middling grade. not sure if i would recommend them to you. but if you are in the area and needed a tipple, sure, else look elsewhere. p.s. further service recovery in the form of another glass of red was poured my way, perhaps a little too late?

Seems like a very popular stop but I was very confused by the menu with mostly asian influenced…read more Perhaps it should be called fusion tapas not french tapas. Menu items like... (Also photo attached) Shitake Mushroom w/ Soysauce - Japanese Tempura - Japanese Miso Salmon - Japanese Grilled Shrimp w Coconut and Lime - Thai? Chicken Teriyaki - Japanese Pork Belly Siracha.. Duck Tataki w/ Soysauce.. I don't know, do they use use typical asian sauce to stand out in Paris wine bar scene? I ordered the Grilled Lettuce Cesar style (least asian looking lol), basically a Caesar salad but with 4 leaf only. Also tried the Tempura Asparagus and Green Pea (because it's asparagus season) asparagus was skinned, lost its texture somehow. Green Pea fell apart every single bite with the batter. At least the foam form Hollandaise sauce was interesting. Had 3 wine by the glass, was great. Enjoyed white wine the most. But that's really it.

Great ambiance! The servers were very nice to us tourist. The food was great but the foie gras…read moreonce the best we have had. Highly recommend all the dishes even those without truffle were great. The carbonara was my favorite. The chocolate fondant was ok.

Gabriel was a wonderful host...professional and attentive…read more The restaurant itself is small and intimate, so I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. It's definitely a cozy, upscale experience. If you're a truffle lover, this is the spot. Practically every dish is crafted to highlight truffle in some form, with options to indulge in either white or black truffles. Yes, it's on the pricey side but that's expected when you're dealing with such high quality ingredients. I had the shank with white truffles, and it was absolutely decadent....rich, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. The wine pairing was also lovely and complimented the meal well. A great spot for a special night out or to treat yourself to something elevated!

The food being cooked smelled incredible! It's cooked over an open flame tucked away but in view of…read morethe chalet. The dessert came recommended and did not disappoint. The flavors of the soft, sweet pear combined with the creamy, violet ice cream were like a symphony to the pallet.

Excellent lunch with my husband and daughter. Crayfish appetizer was quite interesting - best on…read morethe lovely toast. The Lamb was roasted over the open flame, roast chicken in a delightful sauce and Coquilles Saint-Jacques included scallop roe.