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    Reed - Restaurant

    4.8 (56 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 7:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    DELICIOUS! I forget the exact name, but it was an appetizer - tomato tart of some kind.
    Lisa C.

    What a truly incredible experience! My husband and I spent Thanksgiving in Paris in November 2016 and I am so happy we were able to make a reservation at Reed. Catherine is truly a wonder - she's a one woman show. She hosts, cooks, shares in wonderful conversation, and truly provides you with an incredible experience. Her food is absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! While it was a bit more expensive that I had hoped, the experience is WELL WORTH the money. It was a dinner I will never forget. Thank you Catherine for opening your home and your talents to the world!!!! If I am ever lucky enough to make it back to Paris, i would definitely make sure to return!! Travel Tip: be sure to make a reservation beforehand! We ate there on a Thursday night (with a reservation) and watched numbers groups get turned away because she didn't have capacity. It's worth it! so make a reservation! We emailed her and were able to get a table.

    Tomato tart with basil and parmesan shaving
    Wendy L.

    Reed was just beautiful. Being a tourist you will find yourself eating at lots of restaurants but Reed is definitely one you won't forget. It was like walking into someone's home , having them greet you, cook for you and serve you. The restaurant itself is small and cosy. The kitchen was literally right there next to you so you could hear, see and smell your meal being cooked there and then. It definitely gets all your senses going, building your appetite. We spoke to Catherine, the owner of it all, and she told us that she only accepts a few bookings a night to make sure she gets the pacing right. Her focus is on the customers making sure everyone is happy so rather than having 20 unhappy customers she would rather have 6 happy customers. And it's that passion and dedication that makes this restaurant so successful. It delivers quality rather than quantity. The menu consisted of four starters and four mains. We went for: Starter 1: Tomato tart with basil and parmesan shaving The pastry was light allowing the flavours of the basil and fresh tomatoes to shine through. The zingy juicy tomatoes made it very appetising and the Parmesan adding that extra depth of flavour. Delightful! Starter 2: Pumpkin salad with mozzarella The pumpkin was roasted perfectly, melting consistency when you had it your mouth. It added that natural smokey sweetness to the salad. The leaves were fresh, adding texture to the dish alongside the fresh bouncy mozzarella. Dressing was citrusy which balanced the dish so well. Main 1: Beef bourguignon It was very new to be served pulled beef instead of chunks. But it was a great twist to the usual as it meant the rich red wine gravy was attached to every strand making it a much more flavoursome dish. Seasoning was perfect and it was very nice to have a break in the softer texture with the quarter of baby gem lettuce in vinaigrette dressing. Potatoes were half mashed consistency so the beef did get lost in softness. A perfect combination. Main 2: Free range chicken roasted with mushroom Would have preferred the thigh meat but for breast it was still very succulent being cooked in cream. The chicken was cooked perfectly, taking in all the lovely flavours. The mushrooms added that nice earthy flavour and more moisture to the dish. Served again with lovely potatoes and baby gem lettuce. Dessert 1: Pear Tartin I'm never a fan of poached pears but somehow the pear had none of that tart taste I dislike. In fact this was probably the best fruit tart I have ever had. It was sweet without being sickly, beautiful light crustless pastry just to hold it all together and accompanied with cream. Delicious. Dessert 2: Chocolate torte I was pleasantly shocked that this dish was lighter than it looked. The sweetness of it was perfect. Mousse being light and airy, bananas not too ripe and the chocolate sauce being more milky and not too rich. My partner licked the plate clean. I highly recommend this restaurant. Both the atmosphere and the food delivers everything you expect a restaurant to deliver. It's truly amazing and slightly crazy, as Catherine says, to have one person running it all. But it works here. Service is more personal and everything is under control. You only expect the highest quality of ingredients e.g. Having the basil you see freshly picked from the herb pot in the kitchen. A big thank you to Catherine for giving us such a memorable meal in Paris.

    Chicken
    Tim G.

    Reed is a small, charming restaurant in the 7th arrondissement. My wife and I visited this restaurant twice on our honeymoon. When we returned to Paris the following year, we visited twice again. It is our favorite restaurant in Paris. Reed is owned and operated by Catherine Reed. Catherine is the owner, chef, greeter, and server, and will ensure you are well taken care of. It has the feeling of being at someone's home. The restaurant is very cozy and only accommodates about 16 diners. It has an open kitchen concept, which is perfect for her cooking class that she hosts on Wednesdays. Please order the duck. It is our favorite!

    Street view.
    Samuel L.

    This was the one of the best meals I've ever had, to go along with the greatest experience I've ever had at a restaurant. Visiting Paris for the first time with my sister and not knowing how to speak any French, we were a little uneasy about just walking into a cafe or restaurant, so we took to Yelp and Trip Advisor and found this little gem. Ms. Reed was very warm and friendly towards us, which added to the wonderful experience. The restaurant only has a few tables and is open to the kitchen, so we were able to converse with Ms. Reed as she was preparing our food. Before traveling to Paris I had heard many locals can be cold and rude towards visitors who don't speak the language, so this was such a refreshing experience that made me feel like I was having dinner at a friend's home. I had the summer salad, which was topped with melon and prosciutto- very, very good. My entree was the Beef Bourguignon, which was astounding. It was so tender and flavorful. For dessert, I had Ms. Reed's Lemon Cheesecake, and it rocked my world. It was so fresh and flavorful- I wish I could've had the entire cake. After the meal we enjoyed a nice discussion about her favorite sights to see around Paris. She is a very genuine woman and since she is the owner/chef/waitress/hostess, it made for a wonderful evening at a quintessential french restaurant.

    The kitchen
    Jenny H.

    Love everything about this place from ambiance to food. My friends and I found this place on yelp and placed a reservation. Upon entering, we were greeted and seated by Catherine. She's a one woman army. She's a hostess, waitress, server, and chef. The ambiance gave off a cozy, relaxing, and a at home kind of feeling. There are about 5 tables and an open home kitchen. Chef Reed was amazing. She recommended dishes and wine to pair with our meals. We practically ordered everything on the menu and did not have a complaint on any dish. I ordered the chicken and cream of mushroom. The chicken was juicy and fell off the bone once I touched it with my fork. It was delicious. My friend got the risotto and it changed his life. Initially, he was not the biggest fan of risotto but I'm sure he dreamt about it that night. For desert, I ordered the pear tart and it was amazing! It made me question all the deserts I have had in the past. After dinner, we had a small conversation with Catherine and found out that she offers cooking classes and that she does not always open as a restaurant. So be sure to call in advance to make sure she's open! After the amazing meal, my friends and I wished we had more time in Paris because we would love to sign up for a cooking class with her. It's a definite must to visit Reed Restaurant! It's a different experience with a great meal. Trust me, you won't regret it.

    Mr O.

    Definitely intimate, personable; artisan food, expertly prepared. The welcoming proprietor hails from Qubec City; French & English easily spoken. The menu is very very petite, leaning towards quality over variety, so keep that in mind if you're trying to please a wide pallet. I was staying in the 7th, found it among other Yelp listings, & it look like the best of the bunch. Very tasty, however the chicken was small, fairly tough, and a little disappointing. I'm sure it was from a very healthy & trusted source, but if it's the main, it has to warrant it. This isn't a reflection on how it was prepared, which was lovely. The overall value for money is a bit on the fence as it was on the pricier side. I don't know that I'd seek it out, but if you're nearby, it's worth consideration.

    So, this place IS phenomenal. It's run by one person.

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    Le Soufflé - pistachio soufflé + chocolate sauce

    Le Soufflé

    4.3(382 reviews)
    1.6 kmConcorde/Madeleine, 1er
    €€€

    It is somewhat cliche but I love Le Souffle. It is always consistently good. These are hearty rich…read moresouffles not the light as air ones Their cheese souffle and foie souffles are amazing. Don't pass up on their dessert ones as well... the chocolate and Grand Marnier are both excellent

    It was my first time trying soufflé (baked egg-based dish) and it was a great dining experience! We…read moremade a reservation for lunch and were promptly seated upon arrival. Le Soufflé doesn't only have soufflés, but it was definitely what we were eyeing to order. They have savory and sweet soufflés, so we made sure to get at least one of each. We started with the cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo, the beef bourguignon soufflé, and ended with the soufflé Grand Marnier for dessert. The cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo was a great appetizer to our meal. It also came with a couple bites of salad. I didn't have French onion soup until this meal, so I was really looking forward to it and it did not disappoint! The beef bourguignon soufflé was absolutely delicious as well and packed with flavor. The soufflé Grand Marnier was a perfect end to our meal, the liqueur added a nice alcoholic taste to the soufflé and is a great addition if you're looking for just a bit of alcohol in your system. The soufflés are the perfect size for sharing, so I would recommend doing that and trying a variety of dishes. Le Soufflé was a unique French dining and I would absolutely recommend them!

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    Le Soufflé - Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

    Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

    Le Soufflé - Goat cheese souffle

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    2.8 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the…read morepatrons here were tourists. As a Chinese, I understood more than 50% of the conservations (Chinese). Which doesn't mean anything about the food. Just observation. Onion soup - 2 stars. First, the cheese failed to emit the baked, melted gruyere cheese, there is no aroma at all. I don't think they used gruyere cheese. May be mozzarella cheese. The worst part was the bread in the soup. It tasted stale which ruin the flavor of the soup. I had to finish without the bread. Escargot - Another disappointment. What made escargots special was the garlic butter and herb. Here, there were the herbs, no garlic, and French is famous with their butter but I taste oil but not buttery. Other places I actually get excited dipping the bread into the garlic butter but not here. Pan seared Foie gras - The quality of Foie Gras was definitely there. It's not as well seared as I hope but they managed to cook it through without overcooking it. The size of Foie Gras is kind of scary, it's like a small piece of rib eye steak. With just the onion soup and Foie Gras, I could barely swallow anything. Generous portion.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    La Cordonnerie - Steak frites

    La Cordonnerie

    4.7(112 reviews)
    1.9 kmPalais Royal/Musée du Louvre, 1er
    €€€

    Wow! We had such a lovely dinner at La Cordonnerie. We're so glad we found this restaurant through…read morereviews. The atmosphere is intimate and comfortable. We loved watching Chef Hugo cooking. Plus, what he prepared was delicious! We started with the ravioli appetizer we see so often recommended. Excellent! Dinners were a beef dish and a chicken dish. Both were amazing! In addition, dessert featuring a pear mouse was wonderful! Prices are for the good and wines were very fair. As you can guess, we highly recommend La Cordonnerie!

    I love small cozy restaurants in Paris. This one is truly a gem. We had a reservation at 19:00…read moreand we were the second party to arrive. There are two tables essentially in the kitchen (a true "Chef's Table" arrangement) and maybe 6 tables in the adjoining room. We were welcomed warmly. Deborah was the hostess and server. Chef Hugo is visible in the kitchen, working very hard to make everything just perfect. They brought bread immediately (my husband loved the sliced baguette--it was perfect and chewy as it should be, but not hard). We ordered a bottle of wine, a Macon Villages, which was perfect. I had the cucumber salad appetizer, which was so fresh. My husband ordered the ravioli appetizer--tiny little rectangles in a scrumptious sauce--a work of art. I ordered the fish and shrimp plate. The sauce was amazing and it was a huge portion of tender white fish. My husband had the lamb with frites. It was nicely seasoned & perfectly done. For dessert, my husband enjoyed a chocolate treat and I had refreshing raspberry sorbet. Deborah was so friendly and solicitous throughout the meal. I have never felt so well taken care of. (I have seen some comments from people who are unhappy that they can't just walk in. They don't appear to understand that there is only one seating. People arrive when they do and they linger. Empty tables seen from the street do not mean the place is not fully booked. Make a reservation well ahead of time. It is worth it!)

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    La Cordonnerie - Chef's table

    Chef's table

    La Cordonnerie - Foie Gras

    Foie Gras

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(90 reviews)
    3.9 kmGare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

    Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Kitchen

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Water jar, salt & pepper

    Water jar, salt & pepper

    Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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    Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

    Café Mademoiselle - Escargot

    Café Mademoiselle

    3.9(36 reviews)
    1.7 kmConcorde/Madeleine, 1er

    No tome fotos de todo lo que pedimos pero comimos una sopa de cebolla los niños palitos de queso y…read moreyo el tartar y estuvo excelente. Nos trataron super bien

    Walking by this cafe there were plenty of seating outdoors so we grabbed a spot to people-watch as…read morepart of the Parisian experience! We were seated at a table facing the smaller street with IKEA City. Not much people-watching happened given shops were already closed in the evening and thus less people shopping on the streets. We ordered the croque monsieur and croque madame. The difference between the two is that the croque madame comes with a fried sunny side up egg. This was heavy but so yummy! The egg yolk makes a great sauce to soak up this cheesy and hammy toast. This came with a salad on the side which had a vinegar based dressing coated on it. The only thing is we had miscommunication with the waitress about drinks. We asked for water (l'eau) but they gave us distilled water in a bottle which costed us 8 euros. I learned it's important to learn to specifically ask for carafe d'eau (tap water in French) to get free water! Felt a bit bad that we were overcharged. Just gotta be careful with communicating next time. All in all, I enjoyed trying the amazing sandwich that is a croque madame. Wanted to give 4 stars for the food but the bottled water still irks me.

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    Café Mademoiselle - This name is magical.

    This name is magical.

    Café Mademoiselle - Duck confit & Moët Chandon.

    Duck confit & Moët Chandon.

    Café Mademoiselle - Moët Chandon Champagne

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