Bistrot Paul Chêne

Very cramped seating. Lots of locals and regulars here. Escargot was perfectly cooked. The ham and cheese pasta was very good. Butchers cut, I asked for rare, and it was perfect. I'm not sure what the sauce was, but it was very tasty. We came to this place on a whim and glad we stopped by for lunch.

I have visited this place multiple times and I love it! It satisfies every french cuisine craving and has its own charm. Their menu changes sometimes especially for the starters but they have their delicious consistent dishes: - coquillettes with ham & cheese, authentic and tasty 9/10 - steak with pepper sauce 8/10 (best sauce) - snails 7/10 - smoked salmon 7/10 As a desert I love their big coffee eclair they get it from the bakery Bechu and it is delicious! Overall I will continue visiting Paul chêne, as I enjoy a cozy bistrot with a bottle of wine wine and tasty food.

When we visited Paris, we ended up staying in this neighborhood. While we were wandering around, searching for a place to have dinner, we stumbled upon this restaurant that immediately grabbed our attention. Choosing to eat there turned out to be the greatest decision we made. The food was incredibly delicious, the service was top-notch, and we absolutely adored the cozy atmosphere they had created.

Listen, my 3 stars are actually 3.5 if decimals were allowed. I had high hopes about this place close to work so went there with a colleague after seeing the stellar reviews. The service and the atmosphere were superb, that I cannot deny. The waiters were super nice and friendly which is very refreshing. The setting was very cozy. For the food I was slightly disappointed: 1. Paté: Had no flavour at all unfortunately 2. Bone marrow: This dish was the best for me, you can’t go wrong with a the good old marrow once you salt it and pepper it 3. Shrimps flambé au Pastis: Too much cream and no real flavour on top. Had potential which it did not achieve. 4. Fish of the day which was a cod with a Beurre blanc sauce: The dish was OK, the fish was cooked well but there were no seasonings to be found on the fish, the beurre blanc was average (it is one of my favourite sauces so I am picky about beurre blanc) Would I come back for another lunch? Maybe. Would I be as excited as the first time I decided to go? Probably not.

Warm vibes, friendly faces and seriously good food - this spot nails what a proper French bistrot is all about. The atmosphere is cozy and full of character, with walls covered in quirky yet charming French décor you could spend hours admiring. The owner is often around and brings a real soul to the place. Entrée-wise the eggs with mayo are literal world-beaters, the sauce is light and vinegary. The menu is packed with classic French bistrot options, and honestly, there are no wrong choices. For mains, I can’t recommend the veal chop enough. It comes with a chorizo sauce that’s so incredibly good it should be illegal. Get it cooked rosé (trust me), I’m convinced they flash it in a frying pan after the oven so it arrives with a crispy outer layer and a melt-in-your-mouth centre. Perfection. And the fries… wowzers. Best I’ve had in Paris, hands down. They’ve got this natural sweetness to them, are cut just right and come out perfectly crispy. Generous portions too, so good thing they reheat like a dream in an air-fryer. Their take on the coquillettes-jambon classic changed my mind on truffle, it's a creamy, subtly rich sauce. If you’ve got room for dessert, try the tarte fine aux pommes - light, elegant, just the right palate cleanser. But if you’re still hungry (or simply curious), go for the giant éclair, sourced from the Béchu patisserie nearby and worth it for the novelty alone. The wine list is solid and reliable, the “à la ficelle” options mean you can drink exactly as much as you like. All in all, a place I truly love. Dangerously good food (even vegetarians will find options to enjoy) and great atmosphere. Fully recommend - sans hésiter.

This excellent restaurant has been around for a long time and is highly rated everywhere. No coincidence as the food was just awesome. Service was good and attention to detail. They assisted with my request for the surprise flower. We also got to sit in the special table. I hope to be able to come back again in the future as I am not living in Paris!

Wonderful food and ambience. Great hospitality too!

Homey atmosphere and great food. Unfortunately, unlike other Paris restaurants, they don't serve jugs with tap water, but you have to buy water for 7.5 €. (no menu to see prices except board with main dishes) Space between tables was definitely too small, someone would say non-existent.