Chez la Vieille

Our favorite meal in Paris—in a week of extraordinary meals. You must book a table to eat upstairs; it was full for a Wednesday lunch. Very informed and professional service. Well executed traditional French food. We loved the tete du veau and the whelks with celeri remoulade. The blanquette de veau was tender and flavorful. Loved the lemon tart. Incredible experience. We were treated very well.

If you are looking for fine French cuisine, this is the place for you. We ordered the foie gras and lentils which was amazing! The asparagus was divine. And my personal favorite was the beef shoulder which had an amazing juicy taste and was also perfectly cooked. It fell apart as you put your fork into it! Highly recommend this place! Also, the bartender spoke English which helped us travelers tremendously!

This was a perfect start to a Paris trip. Near some great attractions, this cozy spot has great food at good prices. This was the first place we went after arriving from Chicago and it exceeded expectations. The house wine was good, the food had complex flavors of French classics, the menu was simple but encompassing. Overall it was a great experience and a pleasure to dine with Chez La Vieille.

Superb and authentic French restaurant in the heart of Paris! Excellent cuisine and very friendly staff. Simple menu with well executed dishes. Better book in advance as the place is quite small!

Fantastic french restaurant. Before eating some french dishes at this restaurant, french was not my favorite. But all dishes I ate were amazing. I’d like to eat some rabbit kidney plate again.

The dining room is a bit small but comfortable. The food was more than delicious and was accompanied by such great service. My only complaint is that I cannot eat here every night. One recommendation: Be adventurous, try something new.

The food served here is the typical traditional French food that you would expect. The cuisine is great and the service friendly, so I don't see what to add more. If you want to enjoy an old fashioned French meal, go there. They also have great wines. Recommended.

We had such an incredible meal here on our first night in France. While we made a faux pax of coming early (6, I think?), they staff treated us kindly and we had a memorable meal. The rabbit kidneys - OUT OF THIS WORLD! So tender and creamy and buttery. I'm so glad our server convinced us to try them. We had wonderful wine pairings with everything we ate. Would highly recommend.

Stopped by Chez La Vielle for a casual lunch. The restaurant is diametrically opposite Chef Daniel Rose's well-known luxury outposts (e.g. Le CouCou in NYC). This is a neighborhood spot, tucked into two stories of a well aged building. The stairs are well worn down in the center of the treads! It feels like it has been there a hundred years. Though the space is tight (tables are very close) in the upstairs dining room, the design is pleasant. Chez La Vielle is a solid choice for a meal without frills and fuss. The environment is cozy and comfortable. On our visit, the majority of diners were French speakers, typically a good sign. What makes the place unique, though, is the hospitality shown toward visitors as well. From the moment we stepped in, there was no hesitation to us as English speakers, and all we encountered were kind with no air of pretension. Finding this balance can be tough in Paris. All staff speak English, and an English menu is on the back of the French one. The food at Chez La Vielle is classic and presented honestly, without flair or fuss. Whether this may appeal to you is really a matter of personal taste. Truthfully, some dishes we liked more than others. We had: Salade Adrienne (12€): Basic salad with fresh ingredients and an interesting curry dressing, good if unexceptional. Duck Terrine (10€): A classic preparation done well, the beet was a nice counterbalance - enjoyed! Duck Breast (roasted apples, butternut squash - 28€): Excellently prepared and a very generous portion, a hearty lunch for a cold day. Would order again! Hake (white beans, lemon, bottarga - 27€): Not a favorite, came almost as a soup/stew, which was perhaps just not our taste. Overall, I found it enjoyable for a comfortable lunch, but would not call Chez La Vielle a destination in and of itself. A well-positioned stopping place for a casual meal before/after the Louvre.

We sat at the bar at this charming corner restaurant after a long day at the Louvre. It was about 9:30 pm and was perfect for unwinding. Loved the bartender - provided a great recommendation for wine. We had the foie gras with lentils for an appetizer and the fish of the day with crispy skin. Both cooked perfectly. I highly recommend

I recently treated my mom to a mother daughter vacation to Europe for her 70th birthday. We spent 3 nights in Paris and we only had enough time in our itinerary to dine out for dinner once on this leg of our trip. I am so happy I chose Chez la Vieille. Our experience was wonderful! I made sure to make a reservation. Since mom likes to eat early, we arrived at the restaurant and were seated at 7:45pm, right on time. That early at a restaurant in Europe means there was only one other couple dining in the main area upstairs and based on their accents, I'm almost certain they were tourists from the States as well. The upstairs dining space is small but quaint and nicely furnished. The large windows were opened to allow fresh air in. Our server was friendly and offered to explain the menu. This was my first time dining in Paris and I was excited to try something that was distinctly French. I wish I could call myself a foodie but I don't get out that much anymore. I just really love good food. I explained all of this to the server who was very kind and complimented my selection. He assured me I did a good job choosing since I pretty much ordered the most French dish on the menu - Blanquette de Veau. If that's the case, I want to move to Paris immediately. The dish was divine. A decadent and rich stew with perfectly cooked vegetables and meat so tender it melted in my mouth. It was served with a side of rice that made my half-Filipino heart skip with delight. Rice goes with everything as far as I'm concerned. This is a dish my kids would love. And that's really what it is. French comfort food, the kind you'd make for your family on Sunday. Here's the list of all we ordered: - Celery rémoulade root and crab - fresh and wonderful. Not too fishy. It was the perfect complement to our meat heavy meal. - Rabbit kidneys on toast - my mom and I both loved this. Between this and the crab, I preferred this one though both were amazing. Absolutely savory and cooked to perfection. Nothing gamey about the rabbit kidneys at all. - Blanquette de Veau - my main dish. My favorite, hands down. - Beef shoulder with bone marrow - my mom's main. She raved about it as well. The meat, again, was cooked to perfection and the bone marrow was downright sinful. Our server, Bernard (I think that was his name, I'm terrible with names), was awesome. He recommended a beautiful red wine to pair with our meal. The service was impeccable. This was definitely the best dining experience of our trip. All of our food plus wine plus dessert and I think the bill was around 100 euro. I would have paid twice that.

Absolutely adored this place! Probably one of my fav meals in Paris Everything was delicious, my friend and I had a bunch of items to try: -Celery crab salad -Mackerel -Veal loin -Foie gras Wish we had room for dessert!! The only thing I would say is that I wish they had more Sancerre selections Staff is super friendly! I'll definitely be back soon!!

Decor is homey and french.bread is very good, crispy outside and chewy inside.Salade is basic but refreshing. Pork loin cold cut is very flavorful.A peaceful spot to relax and enjoy food after the Lourve.

A flawless dinner to remember. The ambiance and decor are so lovely. A simple blue room with gorgeous chandelier, lighting and open windows. Excellent wine list. A small menu affords the kitchen delish attention to details. Fresh ingredients, excellent fishes, and meats. And that cheese course. Thank you.

I really loved this place. Last minute booking, eg. Night before and we were lucky to snag a table around 7.30. I believe this place is owned by Americans but don't let that put you off as it is typically French traditional. There's a small wine bar on the ground floor - prices look decent as around €5 for a glass of wine. We headed straight up stairs for dinner. The restaurant area is pretty small - prob 6-8 tables in a small, slightly lit room. The chandelier is stunning but I couldn't do it justice in my pictures. Food is typically French and includes offal like sweetbreads. I just had a starter and main as I was struggling with a cold. Being gluten free, our waiter was really helpful in advising what I could have. I went for the terrine and then chicken for my main. Both were fabulous and there was a large, chunky piece of terrine with some side salad and chutney. My chicken was lovely and moist, perfectly cooked and came with spinach. I wasn't massively hungry as I was ill but I think if I was feeling normal, you'd want a side dish (eg. potatoes) to go with this. Wine - think our bottle was around €25 but it was lovely so no complaints there. Service, lovely and formal. Happily go back.

Realistically this is at best an average bistro enhanced by the promise of Daniel Rose. The promise is unfulfilled. There's a limited menu that can be recreated endlessly in the absence of the chef. The wine service is limited, as are the pours of anything ordered by the glass. Similarly entrees and plats are small, served in small dishes with little artistry. Too many other places to dine in Paris to return, sadly disappointing