Bistrot Instinct

A hidden gem in Le Marais. Probably the best meal I had in Paris! Came here with my husband and our 3 years old toddler without reservation, but the owner still let us in immediately. The food quality and presentation was amazing. Their creativity in mixing ingredients was impeccable. Our host was very courteous and attentive. He really took pride in all dishes served to our table. We felt like dining at a friend's house. We will definitely return to this charming place.

First time in Paris – and we headed straight to dinner at Bistrot Instinct. While the menu doesn’t offer many options, every dish we ordered was truly excellent. We started with the artichoke with goat cheese cream and the fish – both were flavorful and beautifully presented. For mains, we had the meat and the fish – both cooked to perfection with well-balanced flavors. For dessert, we shared the rice pudding, which was rich, comforting, and just sweet enough – a perfect ending to the meal. My husband had a beer and I enjoyed a lovely glass of rosé wine. Service was excellent – our waiter was friendly, attentive, and very sweet. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, making it a perfect spot for a quiet dinner. Highly recommended – we’d love to come back!

One of my favorite meals in France! The fish was excellent and my friends said the beef was probably the best meal they’ve ever had in their lives. We had a three course meal and each course was very good. Our server was very nice and made great recommendations for both wine and dessert. Highly recommend making a reservation; the restaurant is not very big and it was quite full even for the later sittings.

Absolutely outstanding. Bistrot Instinct is a hidden gem in Paris. The food was inventive, flavorful, and beautifully presented—modern French cuisine at its best. The service was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, and the wine pairings were spot on. An unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended

Great little spot in the Marais. Dishes were tasty and thoughtfully combined and seasonal. We had the escargot croquette, mushroom tempura (so good), duck and fish. All very well prepared. So glad we managed to get a last minute walk in table and they were very accommodating!

This is the one restaurant that caught our eye before we got to Paris. I had made a reservation early and noted that one guest had a gluten allergy. The food was was delicious and inventive, such as beef stuff ravioli with a gochujang sauce. The menu is limited and I'm sure set each week (or maybe each day?). Given the gluten allergy that is my only draw back to our experience as there was just the fish dish available for a gluten free option. Having said that the fish was excellent! We had a fantastic experience which included very nice wines, cheese and brandy and a complimentary digestif!

I had dinner at Bistrot Instinct almost two years ago, and still can't stop thinking about it. The food, wine, and service were all fantastic. I would come back to Paris just to experience another meal here!

What a way to start our time in Paris -lunch at Bistrot Instinct! My husband and I ordered a variety of dishes - asparagus with an Asian twist, goat cheese two ways, a tart with duck cooked two ways, and the filet. The waiter gave the perfect suggestion for how the meat should be cooked. This meal was one of the best we had on our entire three week trip in Europe. The staff was extremely helpul and attentive, and the atmosphere was comfortable and modern. I hope to go back at some point and see what new dishes they are cooking up!