La Jacobine

La Jacobine gave us the best meal we have ever had in Paris. We booked three months ago or so we thought we did, but they couldn’t find our booking. Probably best to book on their website. Nevertheless, they managed to squeeze us in after a short wait. We were in luck as ten minutes later people were queueing outside the door. My wife had the lamb shank with prunes and figs and I chose the slow cooked Beef Casseroie. Both meals were cooked individually in their own cast iron pots. Consequently, they came out quickly and were lovely and hot. The meat was so tender and there were plenty of vegetables to add to the flavour. I can highly recommend this little gem. So much character and the staff were super friendly. Be sure to try their wonderful desserts as well. The wine list, while not extensive was still perfect.

An absolutely incredible French restaurant — authentic, beautifully prepared dishes at truly decent prices. Everything feels simple, honest, and done with care, from the seasoning to the presentation. The service is impeccable; warm, attentive, and professional without ever being intrusive. It’s a rather small space, which makes it cozy but also means it can be a bit tricky to get a booking (and could use slightly better ventilation on busy nights). Still, it’s completely worth the effort. A real gem of a place, one of those rare spots that should definitely be on your list if you love genuine French cuisine.

La Jacobine in Paris is such a wonderful spot! The food was absolutely amazing, full of rich flavors and perfectly cooked. The French onion soup was just superb—warm, cheesy, and so comforting, easily the best I’ve had in Paris! The waiter was incredibly professional and kind, taking great care of every detail. The cozy atmosphere makes you feel right at home. A truly lovely place for a delicious meal and great service. Totally recommend it!

WORTH THE HYPE This place rocked my world on quality and value. 4 course and 2 glasses of wine for $71 euro. Make a reservation- you need it. Snails, French onion soup, beef stew and cheesecake. Service was excellent - regret not asking his name. Best French onion soup I have had.

Reservations are strongly encouraged. We arrived on a weekday afternoon and were lucky to snag the last available table. The group after us had to wait over 30 minutes for the next one. I ordered the onion soup and the restaurant’s specialty, coq au vin. It was my first time trying coq au vin, so with no reference point, I can only share my impression of it. It had a rich, savory flavor with deep notes of wine. The braised chicken was tender and practically fell apart. My friend ordered the salmon, which was also very delicious.

Love this place!! Second time I go and it’s never disappointing! We picked 3 entrees and 2 desserts and everything was very tasty! Portions are generous and as much as prices are maybe a bit on the ‘higher’ end for the mains (aligned to the market and area though) they seem to be well worth it (we saw the plates coming full and leaving empty 😆!) The service is attentive and reactive, atmosphere is intimate and warm despite the very buzzing area and it doesn’t feel you’re eating in a tourist ridden street at all - which is non negligible ✨ great address!!

I did my first Paris solo trip in 2023 and fell in love with the food here - I’ve been back for the third time now for my birthday treat and it’s as good as the first time. I got the onion soup (it was deliciously cheesy) and the beef stew (like a warm hug in a cold day) and was satisfied by the end of my meal. Thank you for the memorable birthday meal. The waiter’s dessert recommendation (raspberry tart) was spot on!

You must make a reservation! We had the delicious french onion soup, the beef stew and the duck tajine. The mains are deliciously cooked and was a very memorable meal. Portions are huge and is somewhat difficult for one to finish so it makes sense to come and share them as a group. The duck tajine is very flavourful, reminds me of a spin off of a butter chicken in its own way as it’s sweet and savoury! We finished off the meal with coffees and the lemon meringue tarte which was also delicious. Would highly recommend the visit as it’s also in a very cute alleyway to see stores and restaurants!