Bistrot des Vosges

We enjoyed a superb lunch at Bistrot des Vosges during our recent visit to the area while shopping at the Marche Bastille. My wife had the french onion soup and I had the choux farci (stuffed cabbage rolls). Both meals were excellent as was the included baguette. We opted to finish with the very tasty Grand Marnier soufflé for dessert. The wait staff were truly professional and we enjoyed the decor of the restaurant. We recommend this restaurant and we will return on our next visit to Paris.

The best restaurant experience I have had in France. The food is surprisingly good. I've ordered the snails, onion soup, the sausage with mashed potato. You can't believe how stringy the mashed potatoes and onion soup is. The waiter is superb friendly and show you how to try the food. They take order and the check very quickly. I originally a bit hesitate when seeing comments below they are not friendly to non-French speakers. But it turns out they all wear smile and very attentive. Every time I need something there's always a guy ready to serve me. this restaurant has the best service I experienced during my 3 weeks here in Paris. You won't be disappointed with the food or service here. Absolutely will come back.

This is definitely my favorite Paris restaurant. We love all the food we ordered. Rich flavors that bust in our mouths. Our host is incredibly courteous and attentive, despite us unable to speak French with him. All staff are very friendly to my toddler.

I can understand why other reviewers describe this place as having the best french onion soup in paris. Its delicious. The broth thick, rich and dark. Personally, I’d like more cheese but can’t fault the place for focusing on the broth.

The French onion soup tasted really good. The owner/manager she was so friendly. We loved every bit of it except, well, if you don’t speak French, depending on your luck, you might get “special” treatment. So, speak French, or order sparkling water to bribe your way. Otherwise, count on your luck.

Exactly the French bistro you’re looking for. I had the onion soup with a salad on the side and a glass of the house red wine. It was delicious, affordable and service is kind, fast and attentive.

The last time was delicious and the second visit. This time, the tartar was light, and it was uncomfortable to eat early because it was close to closing time.

Charming restaurant with amazing french onion soup! The steak tartare was huge and tasty, upgraded the fries to aligot which had a really creamy, cloud-like texture. The servers were also really friendly. Prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and portions.

We ate here twice on our trip to Paris. We had different staff each time. Both times they were incredibly friendly and hospitable. Yes of course the French onion soup is amazing. But so are the sausages and crème brûlée. The wine selection was small but I loved the Chinon. The Armagnac was also elegant. We had nothing that was not great.

This place sucks. Don't believe the positive reviews. We have been in Paris for a week now and this was possibly the worst experience we had. The food was less than mediocre (except the over priced onion soup). The waiter was condescending and tried to bully us into a big tip. Do. Not. Go. Here.

French onion soup is amazing! That said, unless you order sparkling water to bribe your way, your server won't be happy! Hence the 4 stars.

As many others before me have said, the French onion soup was delicious. I totally get the hype. The fries were also perfectly crispy to my liking. That being said, I think I far overpaid for what I got. 17.50 euro for soup? It was good, but I don't think I could do that again with a good conscience. My boyfriend thought that the steak was just okay. He was underwhelmed but still thought it was a decent find for a Friday night with no reservation.

My bucket list for Paris was having escargot. We went here one night because it was near our hotel. They were so nice to our little group of tourist gals. The escargot was amazing. The drink list was great and everything we had was tasty. The service was great. Everything we had was amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

Le Bistrot des Vosges was our first big dinner on our trip to Paris, and we were so excited about it! We made a reservation and were able to get a beautiful table right by the window which was amazing. I will say, their food is outstanding and they have very attentive service. The aligot potatoes are an absolute must! I loved the authenticity of their food and was very impressed with the location and decor. This all being said, I have given them 3 stars, as I believe they took advantage of us as they knew we were tourists. We found unexpected charges on our bill and were pressured into leaving a large tip (our server asked us out loud and recommended a percentage which felt very awkward). I would definitely give it another shot here, as the food was outstanding, but I was a bit turned off by the way that they treated tourists. Just be aware if you visit to check your bill, and don't let them pressure you into a tip you do not feel comfortable giving!

I went to this bistro on Monday, June 19, for my final night in Paris. I was looking for authentic French cuisine and this was it. They offer both French and English menus but I tried to be more local with my bits and pieces of French but the English menu is much easier for me to read. I had an appertif consistent of red wine and blackberry liquor which tasted great along with Escargot, which is probably the most recognized French dish outside of the baguette and croissant. It was hard to eat at first until the waiter suggested that I use a napkin rather than the tongs. It tasted great despite the origin of the meat. There was some pause until my lamb chops came which were great and medium as requested. There was some vegetable ratatouille-like side along with a salad. At the end I had Swiss ice cream which was good but not too out of the ordinary. We're in France where the culture is different so I'm not sure if I handled the tipping correctly. I also read that you ask for the bill, they don't bring it to you since that is considered rude as if they were rushing you out. The phrase for the check is "l'addition s'il vous plaît" All in all France was great aside from the super expensive taxi from the airport when taking the metro would've saved almost 100 euro. Additionally I only stayed for 2 days so there was some troubles at the airport but I'll take that as a lesson learned. Paris, merci beaucoup. Salut et à bientôt!

My friend Ava B. worked for a big DC law firm for many years, and when she quit, she did what many have dreamed about and straight-up moved to Paris. She rented a cute apartment in the Marais, where I went to visit her a couple weeks ago with our mutual friend Maka E. We got a taste of her Parisian life, starting with a wonderful dinner at Le Bistrot des Vosges, a pleasant walk from her place. I suppose I'd pictured her, lazily, in a beret and Breton stripes, eating cheese and baguettes at a lovely little bistro, and honestly, it might as well have been this exact restaurant. Le Bistrot des Vosges felt quintessentially Parisian, quaint and comfortable, decorated with the kind of wall art that comes up when you google "vintage french posters." We went at 8:00 on a Thursday night after calling ahead to delay our 6:30 reservation. It wasn't that busy--it seemed like a no-fuss neighborhood restaurant. We got a cozy corner table against a window looking out to the street and settled in for a long catch-up dinner. Service was helpful and friendly, even when we were the last customers left. I wanted a glass of red wine with my dinner, and Le Bistrot des Vosges had three options, all French wines, available in 12cl, 25cl, or 50cl pours. I got 25cl of the 2020 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Barnabes, a very nice wine and a heavy pour, 25cl being a third of a bottle. The food was delicious. We started with the French onion soup, which is the restaurant's claim to fame (the menu calls it, modestly, "one of the best in Paris...according to our customers"). This was an extraordinary French onion soup, with soft, sweet onion, decadent, gooey cheese, and slices of baguette soaking up that rich, flavorful beef broth. It was perfect for a cold night. I cleaned my bowl and could probably have cleaned another. I did need room, though, for my tartare Aveyronnais. This was an entrée portion of steak tartare with shallot, onion, egg, and parsley on a bed of Genovese pesto with plenty of Rodez, a hard Aveyron cheese, shaved on top. It was hearty and satisfying, served with good fries and a small arugula salad. I also tried some of Ava's Aveyron-style terrine and it was excellent, served with salad and cornichons. Ava suggested the homemade fondant for dessert, and since she was right about the onion soup and everything else, we followed her lead. This was a fantastic dessert, a warm, barely set chocolate fondant topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. I loved Le Bistrot de Vosges. It was a charming, convivial restaurant with great food at a reasonable enough price point that I'd go quite often if I lived in Paris. I don't live in Paris, of course, but at least Ava is there, eating her French onion soup at that corner table by the window. I hope to go back one of these days and join her again.

Another accidental find. We dropped in for linner - the meal between lunch and dinner when it doesn't make sense what to eat, but you gots to eat. We got there b/w 3:30-4. There were a handful of people dining alone and a couple of chic older french ladies who looked like they were having a ball. As my travel companion was not adventurous with her food choices, she got the burger. I wanted to share the escargot, but she wasn't down so we got the charcuterie instead. I ended up getting the pork chops which came with a salad and a potato dish that was so good I almost asked for more. My chops were perfectly cooked. I finished my meal fairly quickly. I didn't get to try the burger but my friend said it was good. The service was great considering there was literally only one guy waiting on everyone. He had his work cut out for him. He legit puts in all the steps. I did take one star away because I asked for a lemonade which he repeated back to me, but he completely forgot about it.

Great neighborhood spot with excellent food and drink - especially nice for leisure lunch/all day dining. Food is cooked to order so super hot and fresh! The onion soup is not to be missed. The duck confit comes with salad and potatoes and is delicious. Escargot are perfection with garlic that is smooth and leaves you dipping your bread in it... Please note that as with most bistrots, they will ask if you want to leave a tip before they take your card at the table as they can only enter a single number (unlike the US where you add it after). Take 5-10 euro and tip the 5-10% in cash ... it's easier and they like the cash.

This review is long overdue, having visited Le Bistrot des Vosges in the Spring of 2018. However, you will not forget the experience. My friends in Dijon know about this restaurant and for good reason, one of whom visits Le Bistrot des Vosges nearly every time she is in Paris. We sat down for lunch service on a Saturday and folks were coming in steadily. We were fortunate to beat the moderate rush. The menu remarks how Parisiens enjoy their French onion soup, here simply called a roasted onion soup. This is probably the restaurant's prime calling card you should not ignore. The execution on all fronts brought this simple soup to a pinnacle I had not experienced. They navigate the tricky balance of the right level of salt that is all too often overwrought. This allows the savory beef broth and the taste of the sweet onions to come through marvelously as intended, each serving as counterpoint balanced under the cover of the melted cheese and crouton that itself has a savory, acceptably mild salty, and carb turning sweet balance. I still recall to this day how good it was and it set a standard unsurpassed. I followed the soup with butcher's steak and frites with a salad cooked to medium rare. This would have been a statement for most any restaurant or bistro, and the meat was tender and flavorful on its own. However here, the soup is still whispering on your palate and the fries and salad do not detract. This makes for a filling meal and a great value. As bistros go in Paris, numerous and good everywhere, I would rate Le Bistrot des Vosges in the upper third from my experience in Paris and an even better value. Service was great and they have a menu in English. Service was good and the bathroom was clean. Le Bistrot des Vosges should be a stop if in the neighborhood or worthy of visit from other parts of France. I'll return one day from the States. Four solid stars!

Great ambiance restaurant near Place of Bastille. The waiter was extremely courteous.

Late lunch when i tried to order the French Onion Soup, told they were out and would take 40 minutes. Fine I said, I'll have the Sausage Aligot while I wait. Sausage Aligot was lovely basically as a fondue with meaty cheese to dip the sausage in and spread on bread. Came with garlic oil which I just poured into the cheese. Wish it came with more as it is delightful especially with the bread. French Onion Soup didn't disappoint. Cheese on toasted bread with a wonderful soup. Came with more bread which I couldn't eat by this time.

The French onion soup was very good, flavorful and filling. The meat was a bit tough but the smoking rosemary added a nice bit of intrigue to the dish. We were a little turned off by the older gentleman waiter who asked us to tip when it's well known that you don't need to tip in restaurants in Paris. He insisted that it wasn't included and that we should give 20%. I tried to argue with him but jet lag got the better of me so I just went with 10% and called it a day.

Despite me ordering the prime rib cooked medium, it was originally cooked rare. In addition, it was grisly, fatty, tasteless, and difficult to cut with a steak knife. When I pointed out to the waiter that it was undercooked, the kitchen put it back on the grill and cooked it more. It was still grisly, fatty, tasteless, and difficult to cut with a knife afterwards. I ate about four bites and couldn't eat anymore. The manager asked why I didn't eat it but didn't take the dish off our bill when I explained it wasn't palatable. Perhaps this is how Parisians eat their prime rib and I am spoiled by the delicious, tender and perfectly cooked prime rib in the United States, specifically, Texas. In contrast to the steak, I found the chunky French fries delightful. My partner enjoyed his sausage and creamed potatoes with garlic sauce. On a positive note, we were seated immediately on a Wednesday evening with no reservation and the restaurant was aesthetically adorable. I would not eat here again but my partner would.

Food and service were good. They do have an English menu and some locals were there. I had French onion soup as well duck confit and Aligot which is a mash potatoes with lots of cheese. Overall I recommend checking this place out. Prices were decent

A bustling restaurant. It was one of those times that I regretted my order. I should have had the house specialty of onion soup. It was being served all around me and looked great. I ordered the boiled egg and tomato appetizer. Although there was nothing wrong with it there were two hard boiled eggs with sliced tomatoes and a dish of mayonnaise. Nothing special. I had a buckwheat tart for my main course. Again okay just not special. My husband did much better with his lamb chop dinner. The service was excellent. It was a very busy restaurant with waiters on top of their game.

I'm rating this restaurant a 1 because I can't rate them a zero. When we walked in the restaurant was pretty empty but they didn't want to seat us without a reservation, we only wanted some drinks and an appetizer, and we sat in the back which was fine since we didn't have a reservation. My partner speaks French a little so they always try to speak some because we don't want to assume or expect anyone to know English. After we were seated we didn't get any water or their complimentary Olives for over 10 minutes. The woman who sat at the table next to us also without a reservation got water and Olives immediately. It took over 15 minutes for them to take our order. The restaurant was still not busy with at least 3 waiters or more. Soon more people came in without a reservation and they were all put in the front. It took over 30 minutes for them to give us the check after we were done eating and drinking. There was also offensive art on the wall. When we paid for the bill we put down the wrong card and my partner said immediately "no I meant this card" and the watier who also knew English stared at my partner as they said no and charged the wrong card. He looked at us and said "who would I give the receipt to" since neither of us are men. This restaurant is also in the lgbtq area of Paris. This place is not worth it, there is amazing food down the block with nice waiters, amazing decorations and fantastic food. It's called Chez Janou, it's a 3 minute walk from this restaurant with the best food I've ever had and worth the wait. You need to call for a reservation but they will try to get you in if you wait. Or get to the restaurant at 6:30 and get a table to order drinks and get food at 7pm when the kitchen opens, it's absolutely worth it.

Service was super friendly and attentive. Loved their onion soup! Perfect for a cold winter day.

The onion soup was delicious. The service was fast and friendly. The chocolate ice cream was really good. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Great service and the duck confit and onion soup were delicious. This was the first restaurant we visited in Paris and we were not disappointed. Excellent!!

It was our first night in Paris and we just wanted some French food. Our hotel was in the area so we randomly found this restaurant. It is still our favorite restaurant after staying a week in Paris. Food was delicious and the servers were very helpful. We didn't know how to eat the snails so the server showed us how. I didn't recognize the name of the wines and the bartender show me the places where the wines were from. The aligot is soooo good and so worth the extra charge. The duck was a little salty for me though. But overall it was a good experience. We will definitely go back next time we visit the city.

Lovely service and food! We ordered french onion soup, escargot, tartine des Burons and the Omelette. I don't know what kind of lettuce they use but it is much softer and tastier than romaine! At the end we got 2 espressos and they were perfect! Would definitely come back on my next Paris trip. I think it's okay to only order french onion soup as long as everyone in the party orders something :)

Amazing service, delicious food and wine, and Parisian air while you eat: who could ask for more. This was a favorite stop when my wife and I stayed in Paris. You'll love it: go!

The Aligot! This was most delicious and I would return the next time that I am in Paris. The Aligot as many others have noted, was delicious as was the tartar and the foie gras. The onion soup looked good but it was too warm out to get too excited about warm soup. The portions were generous. The service was ok- I speak fluent French but I think that if you didn't, you'd find communicating a bit challenging.

I had mixed feelings about this. The food was fine, but it really felt like a tourist trap. Very classic, somewhat boring bistro dishes - not modernized French bistro. It wasn't bad, but I've had many better meals in Paris. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

This place was pretty good. I agree with previous reviews that it was a bit touristy but we went on our first full day in Paris so it was nice to have servers that spoke English. The food was decent - not anything great or awful. Service was on par with everything we've received in Paris.

If I could give 0 stars I would. Not sure why the rating is so high, the dishes are ordinary and their English menu is a dead giveaway it's not authentic. They charged us tip even if it's not customary. I would not recommend

ALIGOT!!!! If you're a tourist, you probably don't know what that means - let me help you out. Aligot is a potato dish from southwest France that uses cheese and creme fraiche to produce the cheesiest, silkiest, most delicious mashed potatoes you'll ever see. The texture is like fondue (see photos) but the flavor isn't overwhelmingly cheesy. Add some of the chopped garlic in olive oil that is served with, and you are in for total carbohydrate joy. So, let's step back because we're talking about Le Bistro de Vosges here. The restaurant is just off Place de Vosges and obviously, serves Aligot. The interior is larger than most restaurants in the area, and is nicely decorated with vintage posters. We started with onion soup which was really good - a large crock with melted gruyere and a light, flavorful broth with plenty of carmelized onions. You could make a light meal out of this alone. For a main, you have the option to get a large bowl of Aligot, which I did, figuring that there are few places where eating a giant bowl of cheesy potatoes was both acceptable and encouraged. You've got to take those opportunities, man. What arrived was a giant cauldron of delicious Aligot, enough to feed a dozen hungry French lumberjacks. It was rich, creamy and probably terrible for me but I DIDN'T CARE. My friend opted for a turkey escallope with ham and cheese - sort of a cordon bleu, which she liked very much. Our server was really nice and didn't even give me side eye for all the mashed potatoes I consumed which was great. Prices are reasonable and the space is nice. ALIGOT!!!!

This is a fine place within walking distance from the Place de la Bastille and a hop away from the Place des Vosges, as it is aptly named. It is one of those restaurants that does not close in between lunch and dinner, so you can go in at 3:00pm and have a nice meal. Also, while it may not be easy to find V options around, a few items on the menu will do (not vegan, but vegetarian), and I recommend the Tartine with goat cheese that comes on with a salad. It is fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced for Paris. Service is courteous and the location is quite lovely on Beaumarchais. Another plus: it has wi-fi.

Came 3 times from our convenient stay at the Moxy nearby, but I would make the trek back from across town if I wasn't staying in the Marias. The aligot is remarkable, the confit was my favorite item and the onion soup was as good as I've had in Paris. Thanks to the whole team who made our unexpected multiple meals special when we were there.

Service and food were very good . My wife and I were for lunch we have onion soup excellent , classic tartar and galette du bistrot was good to the only thing which I do not recommend is the Kir I will be back

Food was good , atmosphere was beautiful , we order the scallop in creamy risotto & mussels with white wine sauce , it's perfect . Very busy restaurant thou . Make sure you have reservations

No pretense ~ this restaurant delivers on exactly what it is selling, mediocrity; mediocre fare, mediocre service and mediocre ambiance. The French Onion soup was on par with solid soup I've had other places as was the dessert. Nothing to rush back for, but tasty enough. Try somewhere else first, but if you are looking for mediocre sustenance, don't hesitate to stop in.

We enjoyed the Aligot very much. I would recommend it. Meats were good as well. I had the sausage with it. A very nice place for traditional French regional cuisine.

We had a delightful meal here. We showed up with three adults and three children without a reservation, and they quickly found a table for us. The staff was very kind and patient and we had a lovely meal here. Do

This little cafe holds a special place for me. When we first came to Paris in 2010, on our way out for sightseeing, it started to rain...hard...so we ducked in here for lunch. Naturally, we came back to visit the old neighborhood we once stayed in, and well, we were hungry cause we just got off the train, and again, we found ourselves here. Still friendly and inviting. They had an AC unit blowing cold air into the dining area. We ordered a bottle of wine which was very good, and we both ordered the grilled turkey with cheese, crispy potatoes, and a small salad. French comfort food that tasted great! They have these large windows in front and it's great to people watch. It's great to come back to a familiar place. The neighborhood has changed a little but I'm glad Le Bistrot des Vosges is still here!

Excellent service and amazing lunch, especially the French onion soup which they are known for.

Nice place! Great steak. They will cook it to your specifications to perfection. Staff was very friendly and uses English. Everything was excellent but I thought the steak was the gem. Escargot was fun and a good way to start the night.

This was a very lovely restaurant with its French charm. The food was delish and the service was good.

This was our first stop here in Paris and it was close to our apartment. We had some nice French wine and a dish that I don't remember the name. What I can tell you is it our waitress explained it as half mashed potatoes and half cheese served with a side of garlic in a little oil. It was a smooth delish ooey gooey yumminness! Our waitress here was also quite lovely giving us tips and even pointing out things to see on a tour map. Bon Appetit!

I went there with high expectation from the 4+star yelp reviews. Food disappointed me. Onion soup was maybe a 4-star dish - I personally don't think it's that special. I had lamb stripes for main course, which turned out to be mediocre at best. There look to be half American guests while the other half possibly locals. In general I was underwhelmed.

Very good. Recommended by the concierge at the Meurice. Duck foie gras amazing French onion soup escargot all great. Prime rib for lunch. Will come back!

Wonderful, warm bistro. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. Wonderful hazelnut cake. Best confit ever.

Great place to eat if you want kind service, good wait times and food that lives up to the French expectation! Aligot is a must, it will live up to the hype. Imagine the taste of potatoes except with a string cheese texture, and it will bring you very close to the idea of what Aligot is. I also had the steak suggestion of the day, which is a fine steak, although I do not suggest this one as well. Perhaps I was just an outlier, but mine was undercooked much more than I was expecting. Another one of us tried the turkey cutlet, which was above average but not extraordinarily memorable. If anything, come for the Aligot! You will not regret it. TLDR: Aligot is the highlight, relatively medium wait time (20 min), little but sufficient English, no full English menu, kind servers.

I came here with two girlfriends and we had the best time! Food was delicious. GET THE ALIGOT!

We went twice in one day, so that should be the start of a very good recommendation. First stop, we had the brunch. I had the house pancake, made of buckwheat with a runny egg and ham in the center. It comes with a small salad with a very tasty vinegarette. The wife had the omelette with potatoes. Because it was after noon, we had a small carafe of Sancerre wine (white) as an accompaniment. For our second trip we came back for the onion soup. Very tasty and reasonably priced (8e). We also had the tomato salad (green, yellow and red) and the Parma ham starters.

Ordered the aligot with sausage. The sausage was grilles really well and was slightly crispy. The cheese was extremely stringy but was fairly heavy.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal which consisted of an excellent French Soup starter, followed by Saucissin Aligot with creamy cheesy mashed potatoes, and tartare Espelette, all paired with three 25 cl portions of wines. Wish we would have had room for their desserts!