La Cagouille

Great service from the staff. Enjoyed how they brought the daily menu out to the table, (on a white board) and was able to explain their offerings. Seating felt a bit cramped. Food wise, fresh seafood, and wine! My only grip was that the food had little to no flavors / taste. I would assume it was very lightly seasoned to accommodate a wide range of palates. I just expected more for the price range. The red fish was seasoned well. The rest not so. In my opinion, the vegetable sides I ordered had 0% seasoning. Absolutely enjoyed the small bowl of complimentary bread and clams. My Calamari and fried onions were a bit overcooked; however, still edible. Only able to order one serving of razor claim, due to them having limited offerings. Only my friend was able to enjoy. I sampled one of his and it was delicious.

La Cagouille Country: France Location: 10 Place Constantin Brancusi, 75014 Paris Cooking Style: Traditional French seafood Go There For: • Exceptionally fresh seafood, prepared simply to let the ingredients shine. • A welcoming, unpretentious bistro atmosphere that feels authentically Parisian. • The expertly curated wine list by sommelier Kang Du, offering perfect pairings for every dish. • Outstanding value for top-quality seafood in Paris. What to Eat and What to Drink: What to Eat: • Grilled sardines: Crisp, smoky, and bursting with flavor. • Marinated mackerel: Balanced with a hint of acidity. • Roasted turbot or sole meunière: Delicate and perfectly cooked. • Clam broth: Warm, briny, and deeply satisfying. • Fresh oysters: Served with classic condiments and a focus on freshness. What to Drink: • Pair shellfish with a crisp Muscadet or Sancerre from Kang Du’s handpicked selection. • Opt for a white Burgundy, like Puligny-Montrachet, to enhance richer fish dishes. • Try a light, refreshing Loire Valley red (like Chinon) for a bold but balanced pairing. Chef and Philosophy: Chef: André Robert (founder and owner) Philosophy: La Cagouille is an ode to the sea, emphasizing simple preparations that highlight the natural flavors of pristine seafood. Dishes are grilled, roasted, or steamed, avoiding heavy sauces or distractions. The focus is on high-quality, daily-sourced ingredients treated with care. Sommelier: Kang Du The heart of La Cagouille’s wine program is sommelier Kang Du, who has created a phenomenal wine list that perfectly complements the restaurant’s seafood-focused menu. His knowledge of French wines, particularly whites from Burgundy and the Loire, is unmatched. He is praised for guiding guests through pairings with a friendly and approachable attitude, ensuring that both wine enthusiasts and novices feel welcome. Highlights from Critics: • Michelin Guide (Bib Gourmand): “Incredible freshness and honest cooking at exceptional value, with a wine list as noteworthy as the food.” • Gault & Millau: “The seafood is unmatched, and the sommelier’s expertise elevates the dining experience to a new level.” • Food bloggers: Regularly celebrated for its generous portions, warm service, and Kang Du’s standout wine pairings. Signature Dishes: • Grilled sardines • Marinated mackerel • Roast turbot or sole meunière • Clam broth • Fresh oysters Ratings and Reviews: • Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand for quality and value. • Gault & Millau: Among Paris’ top seafood bistros. • Wine program: Consistently highlighted as one of the restaurant’s strengths, thanks to Kang Du. Preferred Ingredients: • Daily-sourced fish and shellfish from trusted French suppliers. • Premium olive oil, fresh herbs, and simple condiments to enhance flavors. Overall Score: 9/10 Kitchen Score:8.5/10 • Ingredients & Products: 10/10 – Seafood so fresh it’s the star of every dish. • Technique & Simplicity: 9/10 – Focused and skillful execution. • Presentation: 8/10 – Minimalist, letting the food speak for itself. Wine List: 9.5/10

I had a BLAST at Cagouille. I went on my own during a business trip in Paris, looking to eat a Dorade. It was not on the menu BUT they had one left which they cooked for me. Great fishes, seafood, wine list. Average client age is 80YO which was fine by me as old french people know where to eat (i am french as well).

This place deserves more than five stars. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and had a great sense of humor. We had an amazing evening exploring their delicious dishes and exceptional wines what a wonderful dining experience!! Merci!

Food: Umami Wine: Best wine list Reasonable price.. will come back again!

Good food. The problem is the errors made between what we ordered and what was brought us (eg ordering two plates of tagliatelle and getting two plates of potatoes; ordering four different desserts and getting only three of them; have to wait forever to get a waiter when we wanted to get some more water, bread, wine and salt). Also, paying 16 Euros for a simple plate with some strawberries and raspberries!!

I love this place. This is second time that I visit here and it was perfect. Server was very very kind, and atmosphere was “super”. Seafood is also very fresh and delicious. It was perfect dinner for my family including my parents. Hope to visit again. Merci beaucoup.

La Cagouille is one of those places that when you are in the mood for spectacular seafood, this is where you go. First off, top service here, friendly and helpful and hardworking…a very rare thing in Paris. The atmosphere is also really enjoyable and pleasing…sat outside on the terrace on a warm summer night and it was the perfect stage for this dining experience. Clams, oysters, fried anchovies green salad plus perfectly cooked and very tasty fish. Everything fresh and cooked on point…plus amazing wine list and very reasonable prices. One of latest favorite dinners in Paris, beyond my expectations.

Really nice place we found just like that, I was so pleased by the extreme freshness of the seafood ( the little clams they give you at the beginning of the meal are just exquisite, the best I ever had really. The service was really attentive and friendly, I will return there definitely when I come back to Paris It's nice to find place like that Bravo to the owner (very nice too and hands on) and the all team

I am absolutely baffled by the bad reviews at the bottom. This was, by far, one of our very favorite meals when we were in Paris. The cockles that start off the meal are a lovely and delicious starting point for some of the best seafood we had. The menu changes daily and they bring the chalkboard by the table for you. All of the sides are seasonal and the fish depends on what was freshest at the market. We had the razor clams and the raw sardines for starters. The clams were perfect- served with just a touch of butter so that the taste of the clams was the star. The sardines were simply prepared (just olive oil and vinegar) and, again, were left to star on their own. Fresh and delicious. For entrees we had cod and skate. The cod was lightly salted and whipped with mashed potatoes and the skate was perfect in lemon and capers. Service was professional and they explained how each dish was prepared. Oh... and dessert.... mille feuille with the nicest strawberries to be had this summer. Really, puzzled by the bad reviews. This place was a standout on every level to us and the prices were very reasonable. We definitely paid more for lesser meals in our week there.

The restaurant has been spruced up and the food is even better than before. The hubby devoured his St. Pierre and I thoroughly enjoyed my mackerel. The wine list is well priced and very complementary to the food.

Visited Paris for the first time with my girlfriend and we were looking for a nice seafood restaurant. We stumbled across La Cagouille and I ordered the salmon and she ordered the lobster both were made to perfection. I am a seafood lover and I can honestly say that may have been the best salmon that I've tasted. The next times I come back to montparnasse I will be returning.

This is an excellent, neighborhood restaurant near Gare Montparnasse. It is small with an ever-changing, predominantly seafood menu run by a husband and wife team. It is noteworthy enough to be listed in the 2018 Michelin Guide, but has no pretension. We considered our meal not only to be delicious, but the best we had while in Paris. It is popular with Parisians so reservations are necessary.

I have been to this restaurant years ago when it had one star with a famous chef, M. Alamandou. They sell his book there, but alas, his influence has long gone. When I asked our waitress how a dish was prepared, she said she was not a culinary expert! Luckily, it turned out that she was not taking the orders. This place doesn't get high ratings from me. It is expensive for a place that doesn't know how to cook fish: its specialty. The mussels just grilled were great but anyone can cook those at home. The other fish were poorly cooked, terribly sauced and the fried sawdust chips or boiled potatoes that went with them were truly inedible. High points were the fresh strawberries and the well-chosen wine (my choice) but that is no reflection on the kitchen. It was August and a holiday weekend and this place was open. Otherwise, I see no reason to go there.

I was surprised by the other (two) reviews of this restaurant, because after a recent visit I found the food as lovely and delicious as ever (I am an American, living in Los Angeles). My husband first went to this restaurant in November of 2001 and I have been back several times since. Take note, this place only serves seafood, no meat. (Although the tuna steak I once had was wrapped in delicious bacon). The side dishes depend on the season, in winter it might be potatoes dauphinois, in summer fresh haricot verts. The complimentary cockles that arrive before your starter are yummy and I've always had a really good meal here. the place can be a bit hard to find, I still sometimes get turned around.

I was in Paris this past January and went to this restaurants due to its high marks including on lonely planet I was way too excited to have a great meal the best meal of my life!. The restaurant was a little hard to find. I always had respect for French cusine and this being top notch ( by reviewers ) I was really excited. I will say WOW but on a negative, the menu was way weird. My fiancee had sardines but they were raw and cold and disgusting neither of us liked it, I had ordered some sort of fish at $40 USD in a typical USA restaurant this woudlve been maybe $8 USD. I am still in shock why this restaurant has such high rating by French people. Yes its a nice time and very romantic, but the food really lacks. I agree 100% with LEE O. Its way overrated and prices are way expensive. I had travel around the world, but not been in France a lot so maybe my ignorance to this cusine is showing here. Would not come again. I will say though that I went to a Thai Restaurant in Paris and was the best ever ;) anywho... I will not come back here.

this is my favorite seafood restaurant in paris! i was also surprised by the other two reviews. every time i am in paris i make the trek out to this place although the neighborhood isn't particularly convenient. i hope more reviews will be written to get a better idea about their consistency but i have never had any complaints!