Chez Toinette

We came here to celebrate my husband’s birthday and had such a wonderful experience. Due to a flight delay, we had to head straight to the venue with our luggage, as I had made a reservation—but we were welcomed so warmly that any stress from the journey quickly melted away. The hospitality and kindness of the staff truly stood out. Everyone was incredibly warm which made our visit even more special. I've already recommended this place to a friend living in Paris, and I wouldn’t hesitate to return. Thank you for making our celebration so memorable!

Really delicious food, cooked very well. I enjoyed every course more. The best was the Lamb shank and Dauphine ravioli. The staff are also very nice. I highly recommend this place!

The best French cuisine food I have ever had... beautiful atmosphere and excellent service despite the small place and heat inside but absolutely recommend. Prices are fine for the location and quality is great!!! Tried the snails and loved it, also confit duck was lush 🤩 Would visit again if in Paris a second time!!!

Nice small restaurant near montmarte. It’s a smaller spot and may have to wait to get seated so would recommend a reservation. Also a bit tight on seating space so expect to be a bit crammed. The steak tasted a bit too much like wine and was chewy. We enjoyed the escargot but wasn’t as boldly flavored as expected. The ravioli however was delicious, great texture and subtly flavored with butter and garlic, would recommend as a side dish.

We had a lovely experience last night. The lamb shank was very soft. It pretty much fell off the bone. The duck was also cooked perfectly. Duck can be a tricky dish and often even professional chefs dry it out too much. The desserts were also delicious. We had the Crème Brûlée and the half-baked chocolate cake. The staff were also very attentive and polite. They allowed us to sample all of our wines before purchasing. The only thing I would improve would be the charcuterie board. The salami was very plain. I would have loved to have some spicy salami to contrast the softness of the cheeses. The prosciutto was great though. To be honest, I also found the bread to be quite plain. Some sort of herb or seeded bread would have been nice. You could also rotate different breads, maybe once a fortnight/month to see what people like. Food for thought. Would definitely return.

Loved this small, cozy place! The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. We ordered snails, pork knuckles, lamb shanks, duck breast, and crème brûlée — everything was fantastic. The owner speaks great French and English, (joking with the boss)😁😁 and was super nice and helpful!

Holy christ this was, hands down, the BEST meal I have ever eaten. Duck breast, escargot, leg of lamb, creme brûlée…. Wow. We will think of this meal for the rest of our lives! Love, love, love! You will not be disappointed.

Unpretentious place very close to Pigalle. They don't have huge choice, which as usual is a sign of quality. We tried the magret de canard with a carrot puree and beef bourguignon with smashed potatoes. Both extremely good. I would recommend the lamb as well. Don't expect luxury, rather a partly hidden cute spot with unexpectedly good food.

Neighborhood gem. Reservations recommended - saw several turned away. Small and quaint. Only house wines available. Beef Bourguignon special excellent. Sirloin steak was just ok. Wish I ordered the lamb shank- saw several that looked delicious. Creme Brûlée was special.

After a tour nearby, the tour guide recommended this place as a little bistro for French food and it didn't disappoint! It's located in a very unassuming street away from all the busy area. I ordered the beef bourguignon and it tasted amazing. I saw the table next to me got the lamb shank and would definitely come back just to try that! Highly recommend this place as a dinner place after a busy day in Montmarte

This restaurant was recommended to us by one of our tour guides. It's off the beaten path in Monmatre. What an amazing meal in this cozy little restaurant! They do take reservations, we didn't have one but got there when they opened and we were there in August so it wasn't busy. We split the escargot for an appetizer. It was delicious, not chewy, and make sure you soak up the juice with your baguette. Our entrees were the lamb shank, which I got to blow out like a birthday candle (see picture) and the traditional French dish of beef Bourguignon. Just perfection! Do yourself a favor and make sure you eat here, you will not be disappointed!

Escargots, baguettes, vin rouge et ma femme! My wife and I went here on the last day of our honeymoon visit in Paris and this was easily our best meal. The food and ambiance were extraordinary and we had a great experience sampling the menu and speaking with the owner and chef who really made our last night memorable!

My wife and I went here at recommendation of our hotel for our final night in Paris. It was our best meal of the trip BY FAR! The service was excellent (our server was patient with us being first timers and Americans), ambiance was cozy & local-feeling on small side street tucked away from the touristy areas near Sacre Coeur, and the food was delicious. I ordered the fish of the day (a light white fish with great sauce & sides) and my wife ordered the lamb shank. The shank came out with flare...literally! They lit it up and the taste lived up to the experience. Super moist. The wine was also a great pairing - we had the recommended pours of white, rosy, and red. Finally, the flaming crème brûlée capped it with a delicious finale. Lightly sugared and flavorful to share

Small restaurant in a great neighborhood in Paris. I did the bone marrow and ribs. Bone marrow was good, but it was real heavy on seasoning - from salt, parsley and garlic. But everything else was good, especially the meat.

Restaurant was recommended by a friend in San Francisco where we are from. We took our son and two friends (who were visiting from Berlin) to dinner to celebrate all three of them graduating from high school. Small restaurant with great service, great food, great ambience. We highly recommended it. Wish I could post the video of the staff making the crème brûlée.

Great food, very good value and good friendly service. Waiter patiently explained meals to us due to our very limited knowledge of French. This place is a gem!

I keep saying all my previous dinners were the best I've had in Paris until we had our final meal in Paris. It was so delicious. We started off with a delicious Bordeaux wine and we liked it so much we got a second bottle. We shared the crispy cheese and escargot. It was my first time having escargot and it was so tasty! I had the duck for dinner. It was cooked perfectly and a huge portion. It had sweet potatoes and a honey glaze. Hands down the best meal! For dessert we had the cheesecake which was kind of a deconstructed cheesecake. Again, excellent. Our waiter was also the manager of the restaurant and very friendly. I'd highly recommend stopping by here!

Let's start with the wait, there wasn't one, I had just got done drinking an Absinthe cocktail down the street and they weren't even open yet... my bad lol. I love thé staff here and vibe it was friendly, inviting, even to a drunkard as I was in this moment. Going to the bathroom, I was just like, "standup with purpose, try not to use your hands to stabilise yourself". The crevettes (ravioli) came quickly and was cheesy delicious. I honestly don't know if I ordered a main meal, I was trying to get back to meet this girl I like and I might have left it in the taxi lol. I think it was lamb shank but I'm not exactly sure, I hope someone at it.

Great food, ambiance and customer service. The food was phenomenal, so was the crème brûlée (not pictured) don't pass this place up, you'll regret it!!

All I can say is WOW!! We are here for the Paris Airshow...found this place by mistake and WOW

One of the best meals I've had in Montemarte. The place wasn't as over-flowing with patrons like some of the Bistros on busier streets but the atmosphere was cozy. I had a starter of mini raviolis, followed by leg of lamb and finished with creme brûlée. The starter and main were both excellent, the desert was just ok. The waiter (owner?) also suggested a wine to go with my meal that was really excellent. Overall this is one of the best value meals I had in Paris.

If I could give it more stars I would. I am writing this at my table because it's so good and I really hope someone else can come enjoy the steak with foie gras sauce and shiitake mushrooms. I cleared my plate with no shame. My husband had the salmon and it was pretty amazing. The top was crisped beautifully and the rice dish that accompanied it was wonderful! Their service was fast and friendly. We never felt rushed. The food came out in a good amount of time. The creme Brûlée was good and the french toast with caramel sauce was to die for!

Amazing meal! This gem of Paris is my favorite. We were staying in Monmartre for 12 days and this restaurant surpassed any place we dined during our entire trip to Paris. The Chef and staff were so amazing. Our last night we brought our kids and they were absolutely amazed with the lamb and duck. The owner and chef made a point to say hello and even sent us off with a bottle of wine. If you want cooking and service at its finest, you need to pay a visit to Chez Toinette. The best!

Had an amazing bœuf bourguignon here. My friend had the lamb and we both wanted to return and get the exact same dishes again! Lol The service was great. I was undecided between two glasses of wine, so the server let me try one, which I was so happy about because I didn't like it at all. It allowed me to rule it out and get one that I really enjoyed. My friend and I each paid 31 Euros for a delicious dish and glass of wine each, which in Paris is great ! This restaurant is in a great area. Perfect if you want to walk around Montmartre or visit the Sacré-Cœur before or after ! I'll be back !

Our favorite restaurant while staying in Paris for 5 days. Pretty easy to make a reservation by phone the same day or for a few nights later. Service is great.. they're so warm and friendly. The food was so yummmmy! My husband and I each ordered our escargot.. and we've had some really good escargot in the states. We liked it hear because there's a good amount of meat in the escargots and the sauce is not overly buttery like some places.. it's the perfect balance of garlic butter n parsley. Main courses were the duck with the honey glaze and the beef rib. My husband said the duck was the best he's had and my beef rib was more like a ribeye steak but still really good. We finished off with creme brûlée cuz we had no more room but we heard from people dining around us that the other desserts are good too.

I wish I could give this place more stars. You don't really notice it from the road, but it is a gem and I wish we were staying longer to go there again. It's a small older space that can only hold a small crowd, but that's part of its charm. It's super intimate and the staff is fantastic. For starters I had their ravioli and my boyfriend had their escargot. Both were a delight and the perfect portions to get you excited for the main course. I had their fish of the night- salmon with parmesan sauce and risotto. It was incredible and the risotto was the best I'll probably ever have. My boyfriend had their steak with potatoes and it was cooked perfectly, sautéed in a French onion sauce. We finished the night with their half baked chocolate cake with ice cream, topped with toasted shaved almonds. This was all reasonably priced. With a couple rounds of drinks for two it was 100 euro. Go if you have the chance.

This is a small, charming restaurant not far from Moulin Rouge. We decided to eat here before the show since we heard the reviews for Moulin Rouge dinner was not that great for the price. I am more than happy with that decision because Chez Toinette was the best meal I had while in Paris...and that says a lot since we frequented restaurants such as Pur at the Hyatt and Les Papilles. I ordered the Ravioli as an appetizer. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED!!!! Absolutely delicious. I also ordered the Lamb Stew. AMAZING!!! I suggest making a reservation (no more than 1 week in advance), although, I do believe a few walk-ins were able to get a table. The place has a very nice ambiance. Dark but candlelit. Although I came with a friend, this would also be a nice place for couples. My only complaint was that it was incredibly hot in the restaurant. I had on a top hat and a fitted tux jacket and almost melted! Then the water came with no ice. I'm not that particular but that is just how hot it was. I have a new appreciation for guys for when they wear suits. lol. If you are going to go to Moulin Rouge, I HIGHLY suggest you visit Chez Toinette before the show!

Loved, loved, LOVEDDDD!!! Cute little place... Felt intimate and cozy. We had the escargot for appetizer, be careful, it's HOT! I burned my tongue because I couldn't wait to stuff my face. Hubby had the Filet de Boeuf with Foie Gras, and it was perfect. I had the Duck Breast, which was freaking great. We loved our food and it seemed everyone else around us did too... The owner was so nice too. Struck up a conversation with us after explaining each dish with passion. You can tell he is proud of his establishment and works hard to give customers a great experience. I wish I could go to Paris all the time just to dine at Chez Toinette. I always recommend this place when I hear someone is visiting Paris.

Bottom Line - Make reservations at least a day in advance. The food is fantastic, and the waiters are friendly. Everything we ordered was really good, and I'd definitely come back. I came for dinner on 19 May 2011 with four of my friends. We tried coming the day before, but they told us we needed reservations, so we made them for the next day. Boy are we glad we did! Beware that the main course dishes are pretty generous. We ordered: House Duck foie gras w/ Confit Shallot (€12.00) - This was nice and buttery. I love foie gras, and this didn't disappoint. Cassolette of Snails w Garlic and Parsley (€9.50) - My friend ordered this and I tried one. It was good; however, I found that the garlic and parsley was so generous that you couldn't really tell there was snail in it besides a little of the texture. Not sure I'd order this again. Rabbit Thigh w/ Purple Grape Mustard Sauce (€14.00) - Three of my friends ordered this dish, and they really enjoyed it. I had a bite of the rabbit, and it was quite flavourful. They all said they'd order this dish again. Lamb Shank Stew w/ Basil (€17.00) - My friend ordered this after seeing it come out to another table. The meat was very tender and flavourful. I had a bite and thought it was among the most tender lamb shank I'd ever had. I'd consider ordering this for myself next time. Duck Breast w/ Honey and Thyme (€16.00) - This was my dish of choice. The honey reminded me of Moroccan food, and I thought it went surprisingly well with the duck breast. The breast was served pink on the inside, which was perfect. This dish also came with a cauliflower mash, which was amazing with the duck. Mmm! We were too full at the end of dinner to even consider dessert; however, the table next to us ordered some stuff and it looked good. Along with a glass of wine (€3.50) and 2 bottles of Perrier (€5.00/bottle), our total came to €116.00 for the five of us. Would love to come back next time I'm in Paris.

So, so delicious! I visited Paris for the first time in September and this was seriously the best meal I had there. The duck and scallops were amazing and the owner was so nice and helpful. We had received a lot of bad service at other establishments in the area (I'm guessing because we speak absolutely no French) but the owner at Chez Toinette couldn't have been nicer. He explained everything on the menu and even recommended a wine to us that turned out to be fantastic. He said he loves foreign guests and didn't make us feel bad for our language deficiencies. It's very busy on weekends so a reservation is a must. The restaurant is also pretty small, but in a cozy way. I usually don't like dining too close to other people. Highly, highly recommend this spot.

It's difficult to imagine better place if you want to try a French cousin. Chez Toinette is a little bit remote from other places in Montmartre but it definitely worth a short walk. The chef is very passionate about what he is doing so be ready to get an amazing food for a really decent price. The staff is really friendly and the atmosphere is very romantic. They also have a good wine selection. Please save some space in your stomach for a dessert. The creme brûlée is a die for item in there menu.

My wife and I ordered the escargot, scallop,lamb shank and entrecote and boy do these guys know how to cook!! The meats and sauces were perfectly cooked and presented while the service was fantastic. This was easily the best meal I had in a trip spanning 3 weeks across Hong Kong, new york, Madrid and barcelona. In hindsight, I should have forgone all the fine dining in New York and the savings I'd have from the absolutely ridiculous tipping culture there alone would pay for 2-3 dinners here. If anyone is planning a trip to Monmatre you should definitely eat here.

My wife & I went here on the recommendation of a friend and we couldn't have been happier...one of the best meals we've ever had, anywhere. We had snails followed by lamb shank stew, roasted duck breast with honey & rosemary, and some amazing red wine. This place is a bit of a hole in the wall, but well worth the search!

So yes, here is another rave review on Chez Toinette. Make a reservation, blah blah blah. Though make sure that when you do make a reservation for, let's say 6 people, have all 6 people show up or you may be asked to buy a plate for all the missing people. We know as we were witness to an incomplete party who left in a huff and puff when asked to do this as one member of their party was not present. Enough of the drama and on to the food. Just like everyone else, my half liked the duck breast with glaze. I had the beef bourguignon which was delicious and very rich. Had to go into a food coma after dinner but well worth it. All in all it was a great experience and the service was excellent.

Unable to walk in late on a Saturday night (silly I know) we made a reservation the following Friday night when we got back into town. The place is small but not too cramped and perfectly romantic for one last dinner in Paris with my wife. The service was fantastic. English was spoken which made my bad French unnecessary. The wine we had (Veyran) was excellent. The food was extraordinary. I had the beef filet (enormous) ala Toinnette which means it included caramelized shallots and a seared foie gras. I ordered it raw expecting a small tiny piece of meat (aka US) and was surprised. All very good. My wife had a fish which was not as good as it was over cooked in the deep fryer. The inside wasn't bad and her sauce and risotto made up for any lacking flavor. Desert was the special which was the partially cooked chocolate cake (amazing), a strawberry purée (refreshing) and an espresso. All excellent.

One of my favorite restaurants in Paris!!! Very quaint....15 tables total. The Duck is amazing!!!

A small place on a side street near Le Moulin Rouge. These folks are extremely helpful and accommodating. I went with a large group and nearly took over the entire place. Even so, each of us were treated to individualized service and all the food arrived at the same time. The mussels, escargot, soup, and baked cheese appetizers got the most praise. My lamb shank was perfectly flavored. Those who ordered scallops got a nice surprise. Because the scallops were smaller than typical, the restaurant reduced the price. I will dine here again on my next visit.

If you're using Yelp in France you might be a tourist. That's ok, because I was too. Now, I love Yelp in the mainland States - it's used a lot there, and the locals post reviews with their Critical Thinking hats on, and almost always it's steered me straight. Then one day in Puerto Rico, my husband and I realized what tends to happen when Yelp's user base is 90% people who just got off a cruise ship from Florida and the local base is nonexistent. You eat some really overhyped Mofungo. So straight dope - I'm a tourist in France and you might be too. What do I know about French cuisine? Dare I make a claim such as "not a tourist trap" or "locals eat here"? I THINK these two things are true. And I can tell you, I am an expert with a PhD if PhD stands for "Phabulously Delicious," which it does in this context. Chez Toinette is small, and a lot of spots in Montmartre are. It seems to be run by two, possibly three people. Dinner takes a long time. You realize that's ok. You're there to enjoy a bevy of food with the appropriate attention that it deserves. I've read several negative reviews of French restaurants where the criticism revolves around not being welcomed quickly or served in Outback Steakhouse-minutes. This is not that place, and you don't want it to be. Try speaking French, if you can, even if it's just a little. We led with the escargot, which was buttery. I then devoured the veal. My husband had the glazed duck breast, which is more accurately described as a succulent Duck Steak, if such a thing exists. I wish I could remember the veal better so that I could describe the flavor to you exactly, but it was more like an existential experience that I will hold close to my heart forever. I remember that it was amazing, like being gently massaged by an angel in a dream, so I guess you could say that I recommend it. We stayed for dessert (the glazed pear) and aperitifs. We strongly recommend you do the same. This will add another 45 minutes to your stay, but since restaurants in Montmatre seem to have no interest in turning your table, this does not matter. It is, in fact, desired, by you and the restaurant. I tried to order one particular aperitif, and was corrected by the waiter, which I appreciate, because he was right. He knew better. Feel free to ask them what they recommend. The people we sat next to joked around with us as well in broken English. There were some other Americans, some Canadians, and some French. No tables flipped - everyone was there for the night. And what a night it 'twas. Fortunately for me and my American tolerance level, we were staying at an AirBnB across the street. Just let them go at their own pace and enjoy it. I am not an expert in French cuisine - I have enjoyed four good dinners there, and this was the best experience.

This is an outstanding restaurant that requires a bit of a trek to get to. It's well worth it. Reservations are highly recommended; they accept reservations by email as well as by phone. To get here you'll need to take a metro line that connects to line 12 and come to the Abessess station. Incidentally, that's one of the deepest stations in the Paris Metro, so climbing out of it by stairs may be quite a work out -- take the elevator up. From Abessess the restaurant is an easy 5 minute walk away. On your way back you can continue downhill to Pigalle and take the metro from there - or climb up to Montmartre to admire the view from the hill. Back to the restaurant: three of us tried 6 different dishes and found them to be very well prepared, if a bit heavy on the garlic -- which we liked. In particular we found the escargot were great and so was the foie gras plates. The roasted pigeon was superbly prepared. The rack of lamb well roasted well enough to allow the meat to fall off the bone without compromising the flavor of spring lamb. The servings were so generous that we had no room left for dessert. Next time we'll save some room, as everyone around us seemed very happy with the desserts at this memorable restaurant.

This place was AMAZING! Everything was so delicious, much better than any other restaurant we tried in Paris, in fact, it may have been the best meal I have ever had! We had the lamb, the duck and the honey cheese app and everything was out of this world good. If you're in Paris, I highly recommend you go here.

Tiny quaint restaurant that I would highly recommend. The service was wonderful. The waitress checked on us a few times and even taught us some french words etc. We ordered the escargot which was great. We got a chicken dish which was yummy and I got the lamb shank which was OUT of this world. Location is also great - its not far from the Basilica! Also its on a quiet, side road making it a bit less touristy. Would recommend if in the area!!

This place has the best duck breast with honey and rosemary glaze! It was so memorable that I still remember the taste of it a year later. The portion is huge, and the price for Paris is AWESOME. Roast lamb and steak were both delicious as well. The waiter suggested us to try the steak raw with a yummy mushroom sauce over it, and it was really tender. We've also tried the baked cheese with honey and escargot for appetizer. The cheese came with a piece of toasted bread on a bed of salad. Pretty yummy, and I saw a lot of people ordered it. The escargot was cooked out of the shell which made it really flavorful, but I wasn't a fan of the after taste which tasted like dirt. For dessert, both of the half baked chocolate cake and creme burlee were delicious. The service was great. The waiters and waitress were all very friendly and spoke fluent English. However, don't forget to make a reservation as this place gets very busy, and the restaurant is small. They close on Sunday and Monday.

Not only was the food wonderful but the service was too. The owner and his employee's personally take pride in every part of the business. This restaurant was one of the most wonderful memories of my trip to paris.

Great food, and beautifully quaint location. I highly recommend, and it is a nice change from the typical restaurants near the monuments.

This place had hands down the BEST food in Paris I've ever had! We had the scallops and duck breast. They were both to die for. The scallops were huge! And the sauce on both of the dishes was amazing.

We had a hard time finding this place as it was not lit up with a sign and almost walked on by ! However we were lucky as it was early and we had no reservations. The food is amazing and the one waitress handles the entire room. We had the lamb and a sea bass dish. They were exceptional. The desserts were fantastic recommend this very small restuarant to all visiting Paris!

This place was a fantastic experience and was probably the highlight of my trip to Paris. The owner/maître d' was very friendly and was willing to squeeze me in as a walk in, but would suggest making a reservation. He made great recommendations and was perfectly happy speaking English or French. Out of my experiences in this Paris I would say Montmartre in general was more enjoyable than other parts of the city, so definitely check out the area if you're going to Moulin Rouge or Sacre Couer. I had the lamb shank stew which was very tender and came with a good amount of vegetables. I also has the half baked chocolate cake which was a good ending to a great meal. Would definitely come back to this place in the future.

On my last night of a week long stay in Paris I was anxious to try a place for dinner on a high note. This wonderful restaurant exceeded my expectations. The host was the epitome of great service. Even as the evening diners increased, he never lost his gracious demeanor. I had the Saumon with Parmesan cheese sauce. Simply divine! My finale was the Creme Brûlée, equally as wonderful as the entree. This cozy and friendly place is definitely on my future list of favorites places to dine at in Paris.

The escargot and entrecôte were amazing. Some of the best food I ate in Paris, with amazing attention to detail!

This place was great! We were literally staying in a flat next door so we walked by and saw them setting up for dinner service around 6pm. The windows and doors were open so we peeked in. Since the owners of the flat recommended it, we thought we should check it out. We asked if we could come back in an hour or so and they said they had availability right at 7pm when they opened so we ran upstairs to freshen up and then came over for dinner. This place is tiny, even by Paris standards. But do not let the size fool you as the food is solid. The staff there is very friendly as well. I got the snails, which were good (although not the best I had in Paris) and the lamb. The lamb was a perfect medium rare and very tasty! My husband got the duck breast and he enjoyed it quite a bit as well. I loved the ambiance and how cozy it was. I definitely would recommend!

This restaurant was wonderful. The food was delicious. I had searched on yelp for the best creme brulee in Paris and Chez Toinette came up as a result. The escargot and the salmon were excellent as well. There was only one waiter yet service was great. One of our favorite meals in Paris.

This restaurant is the best French one in the area. Duck with honey and steak with foie gras sauce are insanely good. Great wine list too

It is a small place, and they don't rush you once you seated so reservation is highly recommended. I had the duck and lamb shank. Duck has a sweet sauce that is bubbling hot when the waiter brings it over. Very good. Large portions. Pear desert is to die for.

Managed to get in without a booking. Extremely lucky. Definitely the best meal in Paris for me. Foie gras for entree was fantastic followed by the scallop risotto and the chocolate fondant with ice cream. All 3 dishes were impeccable. Would come back for sure. Best to book a day ahead if anyone's planning to dine here.

Came here with a colleague the first time, I was given the address my a Parisienne, and we thought that it was worth to check it out. The restaurant has changed a little since then, but it's still magical and serves very good food as it used to do. The interior is very cozy, food is very high quality and the area where the restaurant is located is really nice. great place for a romantic dinner.

Was here back in July 2012...great family owned restaurant...stuck down an alley near Sacré Cœur. Food is fabulous...had the veal...so juicy and tender...must get back to again....tres bein

We Love Chez Toinette ! With only one evening in Paris for a layover my husband and I ran to Chez Toinette to enjoy a lovely evening with Noel, Serge and Marc ! The food was extraordinary and the company even better ! Enjoy a lovely, long, evening of divine dining at this wonderful establishment.