Chez René

the food is great. the menu is short and everyone can find something. it has a cosy vibe. prices are friendly. staff is friendly. did i mention the food is good? we went there for lunch. you can also go there for lunch. we did not reserve but it would be encouraged as the place is rightfully popular. this place also has an award for best mayonnaise egg in Brittany!!! yum yum yumm while we were there, a man came and had a wine tasting with the owner, let's call him rené. it looks like they were having a great time. hopefully there will be good wine on the menu!

Chez René is a true Parisian classic and exactly what you hope for when looking for traditional French cuisine. The restaurant is small and cozy, and the moment you step inside you immediately feel immersed in an authentic, old-school Paris atmosphere. The menu is packed with classic French dishes, executed with care and confidence. The onion soup is hands down the best I’ve had in Paris so far: deeply flavorful, perfectly balanced, and topped with a beautifully gratinéed layer of cheese. The boeuf bourguignon was equally outstanding — tender beef, rich sauce, and classic accompaniments done exactly right. Service is warm and efficient, and the overall experience feels genuine rather than touristy. If you’re looking for honest French cooking in a traditional setting, Chez René is an excellent choice and absolutely worth a visit.

I went for the beef bourguignon, and left with an incredible experience. I started with a tomato salad, fresh, gorgeous produce and a perfect dressing. The beef was perfection, I’ll be dreaming of that sauce until my return. I was delighted with the crème caramel to finish. Thank you for the great service. Merci!

Very special dinner on our latest trip to Ile de la Cite. Kind of blustery night. Our server was the consummate professional and kind. Very helpful and knowledgeable. I may have chosen poorly although the sauce was superb! Highly recommended.

We had a great meal at Chez Rene. It is a classic bistro with all the food, decor, and service you'd expect in Paris. The waiter was a little pushy in a French way but it's fine if you have an idea of what you want. It's better if you take any perceived attitude in stride as part of the experience. We got the escargot, pot-au-feu, and boeuf bourgninon. The two main dishes were specials off the menu and we knew they were known for them so we got them. Both came in very big portions which was nice. The escargot were big and super flavorful with the green sauce. We got 6 of them but could've easily eaten more. Sauce was very addicting. The boeuf bourgninon was very rich and savory. It really hit the spot and they serve it in a plate with the rest of it in a pot. The pot-au-feu was outstanding. A stewed beef soup that is definitely on the lighter side but the beef quality was very good and super tender. There were lots of different cuts of beef like tongue and marrow. For dessert, we got the 'floating island' rich was pretty unique. It was like a meringue on top of a cream sauce with pomegranate candy and almonds. It was also huge and pretty tasty but wouldn't say it was my favorite thing. Definitely worth trying though. All in all a great classic Paris bistro experience.

We had a wonderful dinner at Chez Rene. The boeuf bourguignonne is every bit as good as you've heard. Service was the best of our entire Paris trip. We were seated by a window, which meant great people watching. Reservations are essential for dinner.

Great choice in my first trip to Paris. Heard about this place online. When I asked if they speak English, they said no, and I knew I was at the right place (but they knew enough ha) and google translate was great. Food was super good, beef bourgignon was fantastic, loved the chavignol cheese salad, and pretty much everything there ha. Great choice, super good

Disappointing experience! Booked for 10:00 PM through their website, seated at 10:10 PM. At 10:30 PM, while we were still eating, we were asked if we wanted dessert. At 10:40 PM, they asked whether we would like to finish the bottle of wine at home (😂). The way they spoke and asked was quite obvious—they wanted us to leave immediately. The shortest and most ridiculous dinner in Paris. The food might have been good, but I didn’t get the chance to truly enjoy it. I suggest adjusting the reservation times or not accepting bookings from guests if they’re not welcome.