Arnaud Nicolas

The service at this restaurant is excellent—attentive, thoughtful, and professional. We highly recommend the turbot fillet and poached cod fish for mains; both were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. For the entrée, the pork pie with pistachio is a standout. Just a note—this isn’t the typical British-style pie. It’s more like a charcuterie-style terrine encased in a pie crust. The portion is generous and ideal for sharing among three people. A lovely surprise was when the staff offered to make a special strawberry dessert just for us, knowing we prefer non-dairy options. That extra care really made our meal special. A great dining experience overall.

I didn’t dine in the restaurant but ordered smoked salmon and chicken pistachio pâté to go. The moment I saw them carefully slice the smoked salmon and add a few drops of oil with lime zest, I knew it was going to be amazing—and it truly was. This was one of the best smoked salmon we’ve ever had. As for the pâté, I’ve tried it at several places across France but never really enjoyed it. I decided to give it another chance since it was made by an MOF chef on meat and it did not disappoint. This is probably the only place where I actually enjoy pâté. I wish I had more time in Paris to dine in this restaurant but I’ll definitely be back next time!

Great place to try out traditional charcuterie plates. Had the chef tasting menu which was delicious. Solid service. We had dinner here before visit the Eiffel tower.

What a treat for the first night in Paris. The tasting menu was absolutely delicious. Highlights were the starting charcuterie and duck confit. The wine pairings were excellent as well. I hope to go back to enjoy the foie gras and terrine soon.

First experience with French cuisine. I had the 3 courses: for starters the stuffed cabbage, main course was the poached chicken with vegetables and for dessert the caramelized apples with vanilla ice cream. The food was great, especially the stuffed cabbage. Service was friendly and we did not wait very long between courses. I recommend trying this restaurant.

A Parisian classic for me! Super top restaurant close to Eiffel Tower A gourmet charcuterie with a high end cuisine mixing excellent products. Unbelievable good wine list. This time we went for the brunch menu and never disappointed by the staff. The chef is magnificent, super top.

We walked in off the street. Two tourists who had no idea what the restaurant was, just that the menu looked good. We were tired and disheveled. They bent over backwards. They accommodated us with a table and no reservations. And the cherry on top was the food. It was exquisite. The service was incredible. And the pricing was beyond fair. So impressed and must recommend if you are ever in Paris.

Simply outstanding! It’s been a while since I’ve experienced food this exceptional. If you’re as passionate about pâté as I am, this spot is a must-visit. The selection of pâtés paired with their expertly recommended wines was unforgettable. This restaurant alone is reason enough to return to Paris. The impeccable service and delicious desserts were the perfect finishing touches. Highly recommended!”

Walked by this place on a morning stroll while staying in the Eiffel Tower area. Was taken in by the amazing looking pates and sausages in the window and then realized "Hey - it's a restaurant too!" Made a mental note to maybe come back for lunch or dinner some time during our stay. As it turned out, my wife and I were thinking about dinner later that day and I told her I'd seen this little charcuterie/restaurant down the street and maybe we should try it. So we looked it up and saw the reviews and menu and decided "Hmm, well, probably not getting in there with no reservation but let's give it a try." We walked in, the waiter asked if we had a reservation, we said "non," and he said "Ok, this way." Within about 2 minutes we had menus, bread and a small glass of complementary wine. We decided to get the tasting menu with wine pairings. First item came out, a charcuterie board of pates, and my first thought was "Odd way to do it, but this is clearly the whole tasting menu right here." I mean, it's a pate specialist and here's four very generous chunks of pates - a duck fois gras, a pork with peppers pate, pork rillettes, and a slice of pork with pistachio "pie." Honestly, that could have been a whole meal and when my wife kindly informed me "Uh, no, this is just the first course" I thought she was kidding. She was right of course. The pates were fantastic (the pork/peppers one being our favorite). Second course was seafood - not really what I expected here at all, but the cod with a celery "risotto" was excellent as well. The final course, Guinea fowl with an herb butter/artichoke sauce, is flat out one of the best dishes I've ever had in a restaurant anywhere, ever. For dessert they just let us pick one off the menu and since I haven't had a soufflé in about 30 years, we split a chocolate soufflé and let's just say we were not at all disappointed! The wine pairings I don't recall specifically but they each worked quite well with the dishes. The wine list seemed pretty extensive. Service was friendly, prompt, and efficient. I also really liked the space/decor. Not cramped, clean modern-ish design. This place was an absolute home run and delivered way more than I expected. Best meal we had in Paris. Clearly way more than the just the charcuterie place I was expecting. A bit more than we had planned on spending that night when we left our hotel, but absolutely worth every penny. Would go back in a minute. Please open a branch in NY!

A must visit in Paris for lovers of daily house prepared Pate's French cured meats, Frozen Gras in all it's permutations and casual relaxed gluttony. And surprisingly the best dessert of a week in paris

A must visit. Variety of pate for you to try in a not overwhelming portion. Great choice in the area with friendly service. Love it!

Out of the 3 restaurants we went to in Paris, this was the best! Atmosphere was relaxing. It's a 5 min walk to the Eiffel Tower, and the food is superb. I'm not even sure the names of some of the things we ate but we had all of the main starters and most of the entrees and deserts and they were all winners. Can't go wrong here.

Very friendly English speaking and understanding staff. Fantastic homemade dishes all prepared freshly daily. Famous for pies and sausages and foie gras.

With the best terrines and paté in Paris, we took an arduous metro from the 11th Arrondissement to the 7th to purchase culinary artistry from Arnaud Nicolas. After purchasing too much and taking the requisite photos, we went back to our apartment to pig out. A visit to Arnaud Nicolas is worth the schlep.

Fantastic food! I highly recommend the tasting menu. Look at the wine list. We did not care for the parings

Good restaurant! Nice food, very clean and good service! We ordered several different appetizers and all of them are very delicious!

On our final night in Paris we came in here. We were told it was one of the newest places to have dinner. We expected it to be packed, but fortunately it wasn't. Def make a reservation though. This little gem is gonna catch fire quick w/ the buzz it's gonna get. When we talked in we saw that this place, unlike a lot of Paris establishments had room. Plenty of it. In fact two areas for dining. After our coats were taken, I noticed there was no music on. Once we got seated we were given some complimentary wine to try. The staff was very hands on, constantly checking on us. Mind you we were one of three tables at the time. We ordered to start: Quail and Foie gras pie with Pear and Pistacchio The marinated Salmon, blinis and light cream of Ginger & Red squash For our main dishes: Braised Beef Cheek, cooked vegetables and potato foam Scallops just snacked, Cauliflower cooked in different styles and Truffle juice Dessert: The Black Chocolate Soufflé The quail & foie gras was absolutely amazing! I could have had a plate of just that for dinner. Overall the entire meal was great. From the presentation to the tastes and flavors of each dish. This is how a culinary experience should be.

Wonderful dinner! Arnaud Nicolas was on same avenue we were staying in Paris. One of the best dinners we had on this our fourth visit to France. Linda had La Terrine " Tout Canard Duck Terrine and Foie Gras and followed with Beef Checks that she loved. I started with La Terrine de Homard et Cabillaud aux Herbes fraîches, condiment Tzatziki Lobster and Cod terrine with fresh herbs, Tzatziki and it was delicious. Main dish was a grilled poulpe with beans and local greens, again a well prepared and tasty dish. The staff were professional and understanding of our limited use of the French language. Had it not been our last night in Paris we would of come a second time.

Wow! What a fantastic find! A MOF who specializes in Pate's! Super super good! Cannot wait to go back!

This restaurant specializes in pates and terrines, all expertly crafted and executed. A lot of which was done croute style, which is essentially an exterior layer of fat (known as aspic) and then a casing of bread. All of the combinations were delicious and everything was salted well; the flavors certainly popped. We did a tasting menu, which majorly consisted of various forms of pates, which was quite welcomed. There was a light flaky fish, with a nice earthy broth. We also received a perfectly cooked duck w/ fruits. The service was quite pleasant, and there was a nice ambiance inside: lots of wood, nothing too fussy.

Formerly Au Petit Sud Oeste, under new ownership, Arnaud Nicolas is the same caliber bistro as its predecessor. In fact, the new owners kept the old phone number and we made a reservation without knowing they closed. We had a warm reception and attentive service. We enjoyed a sampling of dishes and plan to return soon. I do miss the charm of the toasters on the table ...