Au Pied de Fouet

We had a lovely lunch here. Cozy and homey ambience. Service was super fast and staff was friendly. We ordered grilled duck with mashed potato, burger, a fish dish of the day and lentils with smoked salmon, dry sausages as entree. The price is reasonable.

Absolutely great staff with delicious food and wine. The bad reviews don't make sense to me. Be prepared to wait a few minutes if you come during prime dinnertime. Because of their reasonable and even cheap prices in a touristy and over-priced area, I'm guessing they're always busy like they were tonight. Portion sizes were pretty big. Wine was good. The interior was happily very warm and lively. Definitely recommend.

A small restaurant with tables in crowed setting. The food is generally good but in particular, the onion soup is not good while the confit is outstanding.

Queue for L’entrecôte was massive so decided to search another restaurant and found this down to earth gem. Friendly service and delicious good value food.

Great taste! Loved it! Staff very nice and kind!

Onion soup is delicious and the portion is generous. The service is ok since they are busy. The duck is great taste and reasonable price. I’ll highly recommend!

We called a month in advance asking if a booking was required and we were told not to book. The Saturday night we showed up around 7:30pm, 2 people and we got told that they were full in a very rude way, without giving us any waiting option or something. We probably spoke on the phone with the other restaurant with the same name, because that's where we went as a last shot and, despite the waiting, it saved our night! You need to improve your hospitality skills..

We were there on our last day in Paris. It was a nice stay, the waiter was very nice, quick and always had a smile on his face. The food is cheap in comparison, you get a lot and it tastes amazing. Additionally you get free basquets of bread and good, cold water. I heard someone from my neighbouring table say that they've visited this restaurant for years and i can only imagine myself doing so. Bravo

The a real special local charm that you can miss if you are in the hustle and bustle... If you slow down enough, tap into the culture, you might just feel the family and friend vibes in the walls, servers and food. I loved the duck confit. I inhaled it, which left plenty of room for dessert and their delicious slices baguette. No photos this time. Just presence and global friendships.

Occasionally I'll talk about restaurants that deserve a sixth Yelp star. This may be the first time that I've wanted a seventh star. Au Pied do Fouet is marvelous. If you closed your eyes and tried to imagine what the inside of a small, cozy French restaurant might look like, you need only set foot in here. We sat up on the "second floor," which is sort of a balcony overlooking the cacophony of locals chattering below. I started with the herring appetizer, and my wife started with one of the salads. We both cleaned out plates. For our entrees, my wife chose the duck confit and I went with the beef bourguignon and jasmine rice. These dishes each deserved Michelin stars--both for the superb preparations and the delightful presentation. As we often do, we sampled each others' dishes and confirmed that we weren't just dreaming. The service was splendid. We also struck up conversation with some of the locals that were dining there, and they genuinely seemed to appreciate our passable French. When we go back, this is a restaurant that we'll walk over coals to get back to.

This cute little place was a great experience. Wonderful service, delicious food, super reasonable price, and so charming inside.

In the series "we are looking for a good restaurant in a tourist street", let's explore Saint-Benoit Street. We start today with Au pied de fouet, a small two-level establishment that is still in its juice. [caption id="attachment_35107" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Au pied de fouet Décor[/caption] [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="35111,35106"] We start with an excellent homemade terrine, made of large pieces of rabbit and veal head. The whole gives a soft texture. We smell quality parsley that proves a Burgundy ham inspiration. Only the jelly leaves something to be desired. It is a little bland compared to meat. Three drops of PatRelle flavor and a slight addition of stock can quickly remedy this. We stay in the rustic with the duck sleeves, which are worth more for the taste than the presentation. Why bother making Italian desserts in a typical French restaurant? I know, it's easy to make a cream and switch it with coffee-soaked cookies. But I would remind you that, no matter what we say, no matter what we do, we can't beat the Italians. So if you want to achieve this very average result, you might as well do without it. Or make progress. Is that humor? In any case, I have none for such monstrous spelling mistakes displayed on the front door.

We LOVED our meal here. We were looking for some cheap, good, duck confit - and this place did not disappoint at all. That being said, I would caution to only order what you know on the menu... we ordered some dish, entranced by the word 'caviar' - only to find it was some eggplant potato mush that did not taste good at all, and we're sorry to say that we left the vast majority untouched. We also ordered two onion soups to start, and they were very good! Rich in onion taste, with crispy cheese croutons served on the side. The four of us then got our own individual orders of duck confit, and we did not regret it. The duck confit (meat portion) itself isn't too large, and it's grilled/fried to a beautiful golden finish. I found mine to be slightly underseasoned, but the texture and flavour and juice was absolutely delicious. The mashed potatoes were also extremely lovely. They were a burst of flavour and fat (mmmm, butter) and highlighted the duck confit perfectly. Service is extremely friendly, but the place is very cramped. Not overrun by tourists at all - we were the only half English speaking family so we made every effort to speak in French in order to fit in! (I say that jokingly because our accents likely gave us away)

Quaint looking place was a spontaneous lunch decision since it was somewhat off the beaten path and seemed to be attended by locals. The staff was friendly and spoke English readily. We grabbed a table outside for 3 with a stroller adjacent. Our food was great and arrived lightning fast. It was all prepared but plated when we ordered. I had a duck confit, which I traded to my picky 4 year old for the meaty lasagna we thought they would prefer.

Went with high expectations but got disappointed as my steak was chewy , tough , no seasoning and bland . They used flank steak ( which I wasn't informed about at all) Ordered the steak with blue cheese sauce - which also had no sign or taste of blue cheese . However the mashed potato was pretty good . My husband ordered the duck confit and he liked it . Hence the 2 stars ... and place is too small - so small that we had to share tables with other guests . Yes very awkward ! And the server seemed to have priorities with the customers and we were definitely not on her top of the list . Wouldn't recommend going there. That's all.

New owner, new management, an incompetent bunch. We were asked (politely) not to linger any longer, possibly a new trend to turn tables, je ne sais. Worse, the food was not very tasty along with amateur presentation. Within hours I was sick, sweaty, debilitating headaches, followed by diarrhea. Dirty hand touched the bread I later ate, but those fingers could have tainted the iceberg lettuce too. Never go back.

My wife and I went to one of the top 10 restaurants in Paris according to some CNN Travelers list, and I'm honestly thinking about my meal here instead. We both ordered onion soup and the steak and mashed potatoes and it was so delicious. Nothing was fancy but the cooking was spot on, just what I like. For dessert we shared the chocolate cake with vanilla sauce, which was almost like a fudge. Not what I expected, but very good. Service was friendly. The only thing I didn't like was getting sat at the same table as other folks, but I'd do it again.

Cute little quaint place in St. Germaine. Loved the duck confit, cheese and wine. Service was excellent. Had a great experience overall.

It was a very long and tiring day when we manage to squeeze ourselves into this cozy little place. I mean its a really small place. My kids were ready cranky and tired but hungry and they were able to sit us in at 9 pm. We sat at a little corner sharing the table with another couple( who for some reason kept staring at us). At first our waitress told us we need to order 3 entrees because it was the 3 of us.. but my 7 year old only wanted to order their soup.She told us usually its not done but she was giving us an exception for the night.But we had ordered 2 desert so that was alright I thought. Ordered the duck confit which was good... crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.My oldest did not like the steak..like the other reviews said..it was way too chewy. Food was affordable considering the location and many other more high end restaurants around the area.

Yes, yes, yes. 140 year old restaurant that attracts regulars, neighbors and tourists. A step back in time. Good French dishes, good service, and very accommodating. No upselling or pressure. A favorite.

Found this restaurant thanks to Yelp. We had recently had a disappointing French meal at a renown restaurant, and were happy to find something that was much less pricey and surprisingly had decent 3.5 star food. The service was friendly and welcomed our lack of French. To start we had the soup of the day, a mushroom and potato soup, which was a bit bland but tasted good enough after some salt. For the plates we had a duck confit with mashed potatoes and a legumes salad. Both were good. For the last course we finished with the mixed cheese plate, which was healthy serving which we could not finish. Overall friendy service, with decent 3.5 food at wallet friendly prices.

If you want to be with a Parisian crowd, I'd advise going to the other location in the 7th. This location is full of tourists speaking loudly in English. If you're an expat like me and miss hearing English (or you just wanna eat some damn good traditional French food), come here. The service is totally Parisian but with the added benefit that the waiters mostly speak English. Waiters who patiently speak to you in English is a luxury in France. Still, don't expect an American customer service experience because that ain't gonna happen. We are in France, you know! You will have to accept being crammed together with strangers. You will have to signal to your waitress when you're finished. And no one is going to automatically refill your glass. If you can live with these terms, you will have an excellent meal. Service is quick and efficient. The price is extremely good for Paris... Too good. The duck confit is deliciously cooked to perfection. I also loved the chicken livers... which doesn't sound so great when I type that out in English.. Oh yisss... "foies de volaille" is so much better sounding, isn't it? The flavors are on point. Also check out the specials of the day when you can! I've had amazing steak and fish plates here as well. One of my favorite parts about Au Pied de Fouet is the wine of the month, where you can usually get a whole bottle for about 10-14 euro. End your meal with a giant ton of cheese (the cheese platter is good for groups of 4+) and then a kick-ass dessert like a tarte tatin or custard. This is the place where you should take all your visiting friends who are taking advantage of your expat status. You will feed them well. You will get them wasted for cheap. Everyone will be amazed. Even if you can hardly pronounce the restaurant's name after 3 years of living here!

On a recommendation from a local, we went to Au Pied to Fouet for dinner during our time and Paris. What a wonderful meal! Prices were reasonable in this cozy place, and the food was top-notch. We will certainly be making a return trip the next time we are in Paris. My friends and I split the Salade au Pied de Fouet, the duck confit, the steak special, and the beef tartar, as well as a bottle of wine. Highly recommended.

We agree with the high rating, but for different reasons. The food is traditional, served quickly and with a smile. But it's not extraordinary. Quick rundown: salade d'endive was OK; flan de champignons very good; cabillaud (haddock) OK; boeuf tartare good, creme caramel mediocre. Portions generous and shareable. Wine list had a lot of bottles around 20 euros, but we went for a "special" minervois rouge, a serviceable ordinaire at 14.50. So why the enthusiasm? One thing is the price/quality ratio. Dinner for two like the above came to 50 euros: you can't beat it in this yuppifying neighborhood. Then there's the atmosphere: small, utterly unpretentious, a bit gritty, a total contrast with a joint up the street where hundreds stood in line for what looked like assembly-line steak/frites in a shiny faux bistro decor.

My mother and I came here on our first night in Paris. We were in search of a quaint, low key spot with real "homey" French food...to relax and enjoy. We got EXACTLY what we wanted and expected from latest reviews. We shared the pate champagne, both had the duck confit, and shared the chocolate mousse and another delicious caramel dessert I can not spell or pronounce. Simple and delicious and VERY fairly priced. If I lived in Paris, I would frequent this little spot for dinner once a week.

My friend and I stumbled upon this tiny gem as we were walking through the St.Germain area. There was a wait but the complimentary apertif we received as we were sat more than made up for the short wait! We both ordered the beef but while I kept the bleu sauce, my friend changed to a mushroom sauce. We were both incredibly pleased. We also shared a 50cl pot of the house red (2 glasses each) and were delighted with it. We were sat at the end of the communal table upstairs. It was a very tight squeeze but we loved the ambience! I would definitely return and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a lovely French meal! At only 22 euros each we felt it was a real deal.

While the duck confit was exceptional, the fish was quite disappointing. No seasoning, only sauce (which was actually pretty good, just didn't go well with the halibut). Service was great, catered to English and French. The seating is a bit cramped, but hey, it's Paris. I also recommend the mixed cheese platter; very delicious unpasteurized goat cheese and Brie. There is usually a wait past 8, so get there before!

Top small friendly restaurant with home-made and tasty food. Definitely a place to visit in this "chic" area where places tending to be rather expensive! Here the quality for the food is fabulous, given their "Maître-Restaurateur" title awarded by the French food & restaurant public authorities !

Small, local place with wonderful atmosphere and great food. A short walk from the overpriced, touristy joints on the Rue St-Germain, you get better food, better service, and better wine for prices that are downright cheap for Paris. My favorite place to eat in St-Germain-des-Prés.

Found this place via Lonely Planet, the iPhone app. After a few disappointing meals at bistros around town, we wanted a Better example of classic bistro cooking. We were not disappointed. Price - great. Food - awesome, better than expected. Each menu item was crafted with care, and we left very, very happy. Steak tartare, duck confit were both fantastic.

Small local place, loved the atmosphere and the food was great. Definitely get the duck confit. Not over priced like other restaurants in Saint Germain. If you are in the area this is a definite most!

Okay, this was really interesting...I read all the previous reviews extolling their virtues but wasn't close to anticipating this quality. We had the duck confit which everyone mentions and for good reason. Excellent. I had the homemade pate de campagne also excellent. My wife had a salad verte with a classic mustard vignagrette . Excellent. Had to try a dessert, tarte tatin, of course it was excellent...the only downside is that it's small so if you want space between you and your neighbor it may be a problem. The price points are lower than you could guess, my dinner for the above with a bottle of wine and sparkling water was 60 euros.. go beat that in Paris !!!

Arrived on Tuesday evening and was promptly seated inside. It was quite warm inside but not unbearable. Ordered a bottle of 1664 (5€) and the Fish with rice dish and the chicken with mashed potato. Portions are small (12-13€ each dish). The flavors were ok but nothing special. The fish was a white, I'm not sure on the type. Overall, I think the cost is what appeals most to this place. The meals are not bad, just average.

First time in Paris and was getting tired of the cafe's high cost (~€80) for three croque monsiuer and 3 beers. Never been a fan of French food and had found good Thai and Indian places to go to. A friend brought us here . . . mostly locals (4.5/5 on Trip Advisor). The ambiance was wonderful - small and friendly, waiters were nice (not artificially as with tourist areas). Had mushrooms w/mint and light spices for starter then confit duck leg for main. Others had dry sausage and tuna tartare for starters and they then had beef tartare and another duck confit . Nice light red wine and great berry tart for dessert. Total for for all this GREAT food for 4 was €82 . . . BEST food and best € value the whole trip! We are keeping the card so any friends that go will go will be sure to have a GREAT meal, or 2, or 3

Trusting Yelp, we went out of our way to eat here and we were not disappointed. As others have stated, it is non-touristy, very local and a great dining experience at a reasonable price. I had the lapin (rabbit) and my wife had the fletan (halibut), both of which were top rate. We finished with creme marron (chestnut) which was very sweet. The house wine was also a good buy. We spent 40 euro for lunch. It fills up quickly so get there on the early side so you won't have to wait for a table. As we were two, we shared a table with two others - most tables are four tops. The bathroom is downstairs, clean and you use your knee to turn on the water - you'll see what I mean. Worth finding and a true Parisian bistro.

Best restaurant we went to in Paris!! The price is great 14.50€ for main course. The duck confit was amazing and the mussels!!

The food here is decent, but nothing the write home about. However, it's really cheap, so perfect for those who aren't trying to blow their budget and find themselves in the area.

As I am writing this review, I'm sure my meal is digesting. I would first have to say that the place is very small but charming. I would also have to say that if you are looking for a fancy high end meal this isn't the place for you. Two of us went on 5/30/2016 and unlike a previous review, we were the only non-French speaking table out of the five occupied tables. The waiter said he spoke only a little English when in actuality, he did quite well. We started with a 3 euro glass of wine and a large bottle 4,50 euro bottle of water followed by a 3 euro green salad. The salad consisted mostly of lettuce with an extremely small portion of diced carrots with a tasty mustard based dressing. The wife ordered steak tartare that came with some potatoes and a small salad like what was previously mentioned. I ordered the duck confit that came with mashed potatoes. The check came to about 34 euros and so part of the high rating was due to the reasonable price. We have not eaten in a Paris restaurant for this little money.

Again - thanks to the makers of Yelp and the community for being there when travelers are in need of good food. We were walking around and getting hungry - a yelp search told me that not too far away is this awesome little, totally French place. We went there and were not let down. This place is really French - and not the tourism kind of French but French French. It's actually a really tiny place but was empty when we arrived there at around 11:30 am. The staff immediately offered us a cute little table on the first floor and was prompt to take our orders. I ordered duck with mashed potatoes and my girlfriend got the chicken liver. We were both pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. It was amazing and I do like to say that I have now tried REAL French cuisine at its finest. What is more, after a while the place was packed and people started to cue outside to get a table. Best of all - it was locals that were filling the place which I think can already be seen as a huge compliment for any restaurant. The prices are very, very moderate for what you get and I will keep this place in very pleasant memories of my trip to Paris.

A true Parisian meal and experience. We had an absolutely amazing meal here and loved the cozy atmosphere. We sat next to a really nice Parisian couple and shared stories of where we lived. On top of that the food and the service was great. Everything from steak/fries for me to my partner with a huge fresh veggie platter. We will be back again this trip. Don't miss them!

As if it wasn't enough that the food is really good and it's not expensive, it's also located near a bunch of super-expensive, very touristy places that you will want to escape from. The plates are not huge--pretty typical for European sizes. Very tasty, though. Probably the best deal in the neighborhood.

This place is an awesome french restaurant ! If you want to try real good french food for really affordable price, go there ! It is a little restaurant very cosi and casual. You can have a starter for 4, an entree for 11 and a desert for 5 !

Amazing meal. Simple French cooking at its best, paired with a great selection of local wines. No reservations. There was still a queue of people waiting for a table at 10pm when we left. C'est Bon!

Very good honest french food, good service, friendly staff and as tiny as a french restaurant can be. The kitchen is as big as a closet but the chef is a true magician. Superbe !!

Quite mediocre although affordable. Had the duck confirm which was nice and tender but not really presented well. The tiramisu was terrible and house wine tasted cheap. You get what you pay for.

Apple tarte tartin- I had this twice in a five day period because it was so good. It's what desserts dream of becoming. The service is really great, and they are American/English-speaking friendly. In my two visits to Au Pied de Fouet, I had the steak and mashed potatoes, chicken gizzard salad, French salad, and paté and everything was really superb. I highly recommend it if you're in the neighborhood.

An quaint litte gem of a spot with real french food at a great price. The locals line up outside around 9pm. Its is a place to go with friends and make new ones. It is a very small place though it is two stories so be ready to chat with your neighbors. Tonight there were local people as well as visitors from Japan, Scotland,Canada and of course me NYC! Duck confit is amazing and huge! House wine bottle 14euros and delish chocolate cake or apple tart. can't be better! Yummo and Merci!

Great food and very good prices. I don't believe they take reservations so expect a wait. The duck confit is very good and most of the dishes come with amazing mash potatoes.

Neighborhood restaurant with nothing significant to recommend it besides energetic maitre'd. The service was was spotty --- rushed, inconsistent, missing. E.g. our table mates had no silverware until the end of the first course after asking twice, the waiter dumped the bread on the ground , promptly picked it up, then did not replace it until the next course. The food was unimpressive. Friendly folks, great location, but not a place to recommend or visit again.

Fabulous cozy eatery with the friendliest waitress in Paris. Duck confit was very good and coupled with mashed potatoes. We sat upstairs which was fun and different. Lentil salad is very good, too. Tart tartan to finish off a lovely meal.

Very good. Salmon and leeks and goat cheese starters, each under five euro. Delicious beef steaks and mashed potatoes. Delicious duck. Phenomenal tiramisu. Excellent prices for a great meal.

My favorite meal in Paris! My sister had the fantastic duck confit, and I had a special- steak with a blue cheese sauce. The food was inexpensive, but carefully prepared and very delicious! Portions were just perfect for us. The service was incredibly friendly and had no problem accommodating English for us. Since the place is small and there were just the two of us, a neighborhood regular dining alone was seated at the other end of our table. The owner was very friendly and chatted with us both in French and English for a bit, making sure we were happy with the food and service.

Good food, great prices. We had two different cuts of steak (both delicious), the duck confit, veggie platter, chocolate pear tart and chocolate cake. Everything was tasty, but skip the chocolate pear tart. A bottle was wine was about 18 euros. Teeny tiny restaurant but friendly service. You need a reservation so ask the hotel to call for you. There's an English description next to most items on the menu but most of the patrons were locals.

Fun and cosy. Warm and friendly service with good traditional food. Don't be afraid the share a table with strangers. They will become your friends by the end of the meal.

This was our first day in Paris and it was a stunning meal for a great price. The staff was super friendly and the food came out fast. Be ready to make friends with everyone around you... It is pretty cozy. The chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes was amazing... French BBQ sauce? I'd have it again in a heartbeat. The rest of the table had the duck and they were really happy. We highly recommend it.

Fabulous 1st night in Paris. Ultra charming, excellent food, quick & friendly service, reasonable prices. Zero negatives. No reason not to go here. You could do much worse.

Had lunch there on a rainy saturday; cozy little place, friendly staff. The food was good and prices very reasonable. The crowd was mainly locals - always a good sign of quality/price. For real Parisian eating experience this probably works better than some of the famous ones nearby.