HIDDEN GEM! They…read morehave a nice mix of dining tables, bar stools, and lounging sofas, so there were dates, friends and families all dining together in close proximity. The food was served tapas style, and they have deals such as getting 5 (or 10!) plates at a discounted price. We ordered 5 for the two of us, but the tapas here are much larger than they are in the states, so we were STUFFED and didn't even finish three fourths of it! Well worth the money. Because it is a more authentic place, most waiters didn't speak English. They were helpful to the best of their ability, and I would highly suggest giving them a try even if you're not overly confident in your French!

This place we found as a late-night dinner. We were walking around Paris all day and we just…read morefinished at the Lourve. We were all hungry and were looking for food. Unfortunately, it was past 10 pm so a lot of places were closed. We were getting frantic trying to find a restaurant that was still open. We finally pinged this place on GoogleMaps. I have to say, this place is the definition of a hidden gem. It's a small French tapas place off on a side street that unless you were really searching, you would probably walk by it in favor of larger restaurants. I don't know if our waiter was also the owner or the sommelier, but either way, his English was limited. Luckily, my fiancee's sister speaks French so she was able to translate the menu (to an extent). As such, this was a tapas restaurant so everything was small plates and meant to be shared. I don't remember the exact name of everything we ordered, but I remember a Pad Thai, a beef dish, smoked salmon, octopus, and a fried dish (maybe calamari, but I don't remember). The food is excellent and packed with flavor. You'd be surprised how filling these little dishes can be. If you ever come to Paris, I recommend going off the beaten path for this little piece of heaven.

Positive: - the food is good and fresh. We had a 'club…read moretruite' (generous sandwich with marinated trout, egg, salad served with french fries) and the vegetarian dish of the day (a feta crumble with a salad). Lots of typically French fare (andouillette, planche de charcuteries, etc). For dessert we had a filled chou pastry with a chestnut cream (it was the highlight of the meal). With two teas we paid 49 euros for two. - outside tourists' areas - family friendly (they have toys for kids) (this can be a negative if you don't plan on having a romantic lunch surrounded by infants) - friendly service Negative: - the friendly service is very slooooow and a bit chaotic (the club truite was called club chicken, they forgot the sugar for the tea so they had to bring us the cups again etc) - the outside garden is very picturesque but also cold during non summer days. They have some heaters but they hung so high that they only warm at head level. So you end up having cold feet and hot cheeks.

First lunch this trip and it was perfect. It's nearly 70 degrees today so I say on the patio under…read morethe trees (just turning yellow) and strings of lights. The chairs are bright colors and I could sit here forever. Started with the gazpacho (spot on, if a little too much acidity and volume). Had the trout special and it was the best trout dish I've ever had. Skin was crisp, sauce was creamy but not too rich. Purée of potatoes with a little balsamic. It was a lot for lunch but I finished every bite. Somehow had room for the fromage blanc. 18 Euros for the three courses. Had a glass of Côté de Gascogne with it. Staff was lovely and patient with my rusty French and shit manners (I'm writing this st the table).

Yum. The burger with horseradish was very good. The tartare was not personally my favorite blend,…read morelots of cumin and pepper that sort of overpowered the beef. Good glass of wine and nice selection. Very friendly and welcoming! Our server was very nice we really appreciated her patience as we ordered in French.

The seating, the upselling, and the snobbery really left a bad feeling my last day in Paris. Solo…read moretravelers: Avoid. Stopped here for breakfast. Even though the place was empty, I was seated in the worst spot closest to the door (lounge chairs with a low coffee table). I kept getting blasted with icy air each time door opened. I ordered a charcuterie plate and specifically asked about portion size for one--the serving was an enormous platter of only cheeses, meats and bread (nothing like the vairety of charcuterie platters offered in San Francisco!). I could only eat 1/4 of it. After paying nearly 40 euro, I had to ask (it was not offered) to take the rest to go. They had no to-go boxes so they wrapped it in a wad of tinfoil (single sheet)...which made me feel like I'd just committed the biggest faux pas.

Yum! Got the tuna, egg plant, and filet mignon. Very delicious and I felt very French. They really…read moreknew how to throw down with the seasonings. Sat outside, felt very summery + gorg! Also they spoke English which was a W for us non-Frenchmen.

My boyfriend and I came as tourists and we had our first ooey gooey romantic French experience at…read morethis restaurant all thanks to our very charming, lighthearted server named Antoine. He reminded me of Kostas from Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, so that might have helped a little bit too (I freakin' love Kostas). Upon arrival, my first impression was that I was underdressed in my Under Armour leggings and Nikes (if not underdressed, I was definitely tacky). The atmosphere and interior design reminded me of a lounge, and looking around, I saw that most people were dressed up. We were immediately greeted in French by a young man whose identity I already mentioned earlier. Antoine led us to our table by the window, and gave us our menus. He was very professional, courteous, and polite. He kept one hand behind his back, kept his eye contact with the both of us, and informed us that ordering food would be ala-carte style. He made his recommendations for both food and wine, and, of course, we went with Kostas- er *Antoine's recommendations. He recommended that we order the Scottish Prime Rib Black Angus Beef Platter and the grilled vegetables and patatas bravas (spicy tomato sauce and garlic mayonnaise) on the side. He also recommended a wine, the name I do not know in English, but on our tab it says "Verre de Beaujolais Burgaud." Our total bill came out to be $93.00 and it was worth every penny. I also want to note that my boyfriend and I are usually stingy and never spend that much money on dinner, but hey, we were in France, the stars were aligned, Kostas was here, and I wanted the magic to happen. To say that the Prime Rib was delicious would be an understatement. It was the most incredible "medium" cooked, tender, juicy, delectable, generously portioned slab of meat that I have ever moaned over. This meal was more than enough for my boyfriend and I. We could have easily shared with another couple and still have left overwhelmingly full and satisfied. The side of potatoes dipped with the garlic mayonnaise was phenomenal - so creamy, soft, and buttery. The grilled vegetables were a nice touch amongst the 1kg of meat, but I could probably do without it next time. And the red wine paired very well with the meat. It was the largest and most memorable meal that we had in France. Near the end of our meal, Antoine entertained us with some English phrases that he knew of and I also tried entertaining him with my French, which was horrible, but he kindly helped me pronounce phrases. I highly recommend making a pit stop at this restaurant if you're in the area!

Stopped in for a drink on Saturday night. This is definitely a young locals hangout which was cool…read more A vodka soda however, were very expensive at £14. The music is everything from Usher to Cindy Lauper to AC/DC.

My husband & I were planning our new year's eve & we had reserved at Le Germain with a confirmed…read morereservation for 2 at 10.30 pm We arrived at exactly 10.15 pm & asked for our reservation, our waitress stated that we could have a drink outside while they prepared our table, & so we went out and waited. After a good 15 mins wait with no one bothering to take our order we went back inside to see what was happening, & to our shock the waitress & her manager explain that we can not be seated as there was a previous service at 8.30 pm that was not leaving, we therefore had the option to leave on the New Year's Eve, or be seated at the second level We went to see the second level, it was basically low tabourets and lounge tables with no music, no staff & no people; At the price we were paying (220 euros for dinner alone) we did not accept at all The manager decided she could clear our table in 20 mins and so we waited some more By midnight we were seated, no drinks nor food served before 1 am, and all we could see were the angry customers all around us; A couple had accepted to be served in the lounge area since they had no option, they waited for 30 mins but no one passed by the empty floor or took their order, and we saw them leave ten mins past midnight without dinner Noting all along the sarcastic managers & waiters, most unprofessional staff we have ever seen or encountered HORRIBLE PLACE really, they take unprofessionalism to all whole new level :) https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g187147-d2042215-r643833528-Le_Germain_Club_Paradisio-Paris_Ile_de_France.html#

Nice for a quick, simple breakfast, although the menu is very small. Kind servers and good coffee…read moreand tea. Child-friendly, too, which was great.

Nice little corner bistro not far from Gate du Nord. I ordered the complete breakfast and the…read morewaiter was very prompt & efficient. The upstairs appears to have a bar & lounge for late nite. Will return when I'm back in Paris.

Our Concierge suggested this as a great French dining spot along with other two restaurants on the…read moresame block. We looked at all three menus and atmospheres and decided on this one. It did not disappoint at all. We started with the foie gras to share. To my surprised it was layered with a poached pair and pink peppercorns, which was unbelievably amazing. My daughter had the beef cheeseburger which was beyond the highlight of the meal. My son had the ribeye and fries, which was delicious. I had the beef tartare, which was probably the best I've ever had in my life. I was beyond stuffed and barely ate a fraction of my meal. Daughter got a fruit tart, which was Apple. I took a bite of it and it was so darn delicious. I wish I had room to have my own. If you're out of, I highly suggest trying the spot

Farm to table locally sourced establishment with quality food, quick and quality service. A decent…read moreambiance set up with a menu that had plenty of options and number of desserts.