Jouvence

The food was very tasty the only downside being that when you select the 5 tasting course menu you don’t have control over what is provided so if you want to eat something specific, better to choose the “a la carte” menu.

Excellent food. Had a very pleasant meal here. Deserves Michelin gourmet. Sauces in general were very good and generous in portion. Ingredients perfectly cooked. Would recommend a visit especially for lunch set, value for money is very high 🙌

Overall - 7.9/10 - Solid execution, on some interesting flavours, however nothing remarkable. Hard to recommend with so many good choices in Paris. Food Quality - 7.8/10 - We paid 60 euro pp without alcohol for the 5 course menu. The price point felt right for the quality and quantity of the food. However whilst there were some interesting dishes most didn't truly stand out. The scallops were perfect, had all the dishes been similar I would have been very happy. The eclair was a miss it felt like it needed another element. Atmosphere - 8/10 - Nice atmosphere and service. Value for Money - 8/10 - The set menu didn't seem expensive at 60 euros/pp.

Great neighborhood meal with ample wine selection. Got the prix fixe option of the braised fennel, pork as the main, and the very amazing ganache. The ganache was probably my favorite, although I am a biased huge chocolate fan. My husband got the egg parfait and the beef fillet. All were very delicious and would totally recommend. Their house bread is also chewy with a thick crust Restaurant is located in a very busy neighborhood. Clean restroom and friendly staff.

⭐⭐⭐⭐½ A wonderful dining experience at Jouvence, well deserving of its Michelin recognition in 2024 and 2025. The menu is seasonal, creative, and beautifully executed. We loved the braised fennel starter and grilled octopus both bursting with flavor and originality. The mains (veal loin and Blonde d’Aquitaine steak) were perfectly cooked and paired with great vegetables and sauces. Special mention to the wine service (and overall service): instead of just handing us a list, the staff asked about our preferences (light or structured, budget), then recommended four great options. We chose the Bourgogne Saint-Martin 2022, a lovely match for our meal. Desserts were just as impressive, especially the rhubarb tartlet and strawberry sablé. We finished with two ginger, lemongrass & carrot infusions, which were a perfect end to the meal. The bill was 200€ for two including water and wine absolutely worth it. It was a bit warm inside, so we asked to finish on the terrace. The team kindly checked bookings and let us move out, where we stayed comfortably for another hour. Great food, attentive service, and thoughtful hospitality. Highly recommended!

Lovely week day lunch at Jouvence, where first / main / dessert comes out at 35€, a true bargain! Very knowledgeable wine advice, and overall super friendly staff. Place isn't that big but really nicely decorated, in that Paris traditional style. Can get loud when super busy, and make sure to ask not to be at the counter / on the high chairs if you have any health issues preventing you from staying comfortably on them for an entire meal!

We enjoyed a phenomenal lunch at Jouvence, lovely decor and atmosphere. We had the set menu, great service.

As always, rating is relative to cost. My wife and I shared a delicious mushroom tart entrée and cream filled pastry for dessert. I and, interestingly, most men eating there, took the roast duck plat, while my wife and most women took the broiled salmon. Obviously a thing, eh? We both very much enjoyed the food, and my glass of 100% chenin was delicious too. Highly recommended!

Returned to Jouvence for a New Year's day dinner. Jouvence is a local, 12th Arrondissement restaurant. Two Americans are not their customer base, and they saved a ridiculously bad table for us, on a lower level, tucked behind a center counter. NO THANK YOU! I was pissed, but chose to sit at the counter rather than leave. I felt I could charm the servers at Jouvence and have a good meal and a fun time. Paris is my town, and I understand their occasional aloof and arrogant tude. Unlike other places, my personality is appreciated in Paris, and I always seem to be able to make Parisians smile and laugh. Soon I was schmoozing and joking with the staff. The food at Jouvence is always good, and the prices reasonable. My sable appetizer was savory and wintry delicious. The terrine was also tasty. Salmon was delicious, and perfect with my white Rhône. Desserts were lip slapping good. This meal for two, with a 40 Euro bottle of wine, came to 120 Euro. Well worth the price. By the end of the evening, I was like one of the locals, gabbing with everyone. I love Paris and Paris loves me,

We stumbled into Jouvence late on a Friday night and had a lovely meal. For entrees we got the muscles and the gazpacho, then for mains we got the steak and the tuna. Everything was amazingly presented and fresh! The staff was helpful and the wine was lovely. We ended with an eclair that had an amazing crunchy topping. Such a reasonable price point for such a lovely meal too!

Fabulous local bistro. We had the 5 course tasting menu. Beautiful food and wine. Great vibe. A total neighborhood gem.

Great atmosphere, beautiful decor! The food : 5/5, amazing products and interesting mix. Well also: the service is at its absolute best