Le Bon Saint Pourçain

We booked lunch here at the recommendation of some friends, and will be forever grateful. This is a fabulous, yet unassuming restaurant that should not be overlooked if you are planning a few days in Paris. Do book though… its popular First… it’s a family affair and feels like it. Very friendly, a great camaraderie between the staff which transfers into friendly and professional service to clients. The food was exceptional. I ordered the pate followed by pork. Both were beautifully prepared and presented. I ordered wine by the glass. I’m very often disappointed when i do but as it was lunch time and we were out shopping i thought a whole bottle to myself was a touch indulgent. I need not have worried. The waiter (owner I think) produced a bottle of St Juliene that blew me away. I was expecting a pricey outcome but enjoyed it so much, i ordered two more glasses. The Bill arrived - at 187 euros for two people and three courses. My wine was only 15 euros a glass. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

This beautiful restaurant is my cherished destination for sharing the most authentic French culinary experience with friends and family. Each table offers a view of the incredibly talented chefs that Paris boasts. The food is exquisite, and the service is impeccable.

We went there for lunch and had 3 course meal. Just tasty and well cooked high quality ingredients. Short seasonal menu written on the chalkboard, but nothing is wanting. Small restaurant so must reserve. Laid back but good service.

What a classy and beautiful restaurant. We had the most perfect lunch. The starter was one of the best I have ever eaten …superb mixed vegetables with a hint of cheese and a delicate crisp and the main course of tuna with new season asparagus was delicious. Topped off by a perfect pavlova. The host was wonderful as was the hostess and the two chefs working in harmony made for a wonderful experience. Merci beaucoup ☺️

Superb dinner…reminded me of an Emily in Paris spot. Set on a small side street in the 6th arr. Has a limited menu with just three starters, three mains and three desserts daily. All based on what’s fresh in the market and on a chalkboard. Our group sampled everything from tuna to pork mains and mushroom to a fantastic cucumber appetizer that featured cucumber prepared four different ways. Efficient wait staff, eager to help. The owner was there the evening we visited. He lamented that his som was out and helped us through the terrific wine list. He said he has 3000 bottles in his cellar. We had a killer Burgundy! To top it off, our table was streetside. We watched as Parisians were returning home from work, strolling towards or returning from the nearby Luxembourg Gardens, or walking their dogs. What a fantastic setting for a summer dinner.

I used to live around the corner from here and I always wanted to try this place. It’s a very cosy restaurant with great service and excellent food with a small menu. This place did not disappoint and very happy to have spent an evening here.

Very poor service, there's a young waiter who seems to be helping out but has no clue about the menu or dishes, embarrassing. The dishes are OK but way overpriced for the quality. 19€ for wine by the glass

Very well prepared fresh dishes - in a quiet little corner. Would 100% recommend for a true experience of what French haute cuisine is about !

I went here with my fiancé tonight. The atmosphere was very cozy and intimate and small and obviously the restaurant has a reputation that gives it a lot of business. The food was outstanding, and the waiters were very kind and attentive. I'm very glad I went there because it was an enjoyable and unique experience. The person I have to thank for this is my French Tutor who recommended it before I left the United States to come here. In any case, usually, I don't leave reviews, unless I'm pissed off, but in this case, I wanted to say thank you so much

Restaurant was recommended by local friends. Service was excellent, food was even better. Place was clean and neat. A bit hot, however Paris was under a heat wave... If you want a local experience this place is a good example!

Although the chefs are talented at this restaurant, the service is disorganized and comically inept, and the attitude of the management arrogant beyond belief. Almost immediately after sitting down, I was hit on the head--literally beaned-- by the chalk menu board perched over my head, leaving me a little stunned. Without apology the head waiter replaced it and 5 minutes later it fell and hit me again. My friend and I ordered veal from the selection of just four main dishes. "No veal," and no explanation or apology. Irritated, I tried to chill out by ordering a second glass of the house red wine--only to be told by the waiter that I'd have to wait for advice from the sommelier; and the sommelier was busy at the moment. Eventually, this person (actually the head waiter)appeared with the glass of wine (good news) but (bad news) proceeded to replace the menu board next to me, this time with the injunction, "Be careful!!" At this I lost my cool and angrily confronted the man. If dinner hadn't already been underway I would have walked out. With practiced condescension, the head waiter leaned over me and whispered that he couldn't understand why I was angry but he regretted that, for whatever reason, I was unsatisfied. I wondered if I'd gotten involved in a slapstick comedy about a pretentious restaurant's unfortunate opening night. The food here was good, a small miracle and a tribute to the chefs, considering the chaotic and unpleasant atmosphere of this restaurant. I was so upset by this dining experience that it took me an hour and repeated reassurances from my dinner companions to before I calmed down. If you go to Bon Saint Pourçain, wear a crash helmet and be prepared to overlook repeated incompetence and flagrant discourtesy by the management.

We dined here in 2000. It was so memorable then that, 16 yrs later, we just had to return. 16 years later, with us 16 years older, with new owners in the last 18 months, and a new decor ... we had not a shred of disappointment. Duck, beautifully done and tastefully matched with sublimely tender root vegetables. Combined with an affable Maitre'd, a friendly young waiter, quick service - though not intrusively so - and a nice Cote de Rhone shiraz, and we hope that it won't be another 16 years till we return.

It's a gem. It's the experience we were looking for. The chef is not fooling around. The wine-ditto. Not easy to find. Nutz. So good.

Our best dinner while in Paris last month. Everything was excellent except the leeks with peanut sauce. I'm still scratching my head over that one. Must have got lost in the translation. The red wine is actually served at the proper temperature, something no restaurant in the US has figured out yet. Cost is about 60 euro per person with wine. Was listed in an article on CNN as top 10 best new restaurants in the WORLD for 2016!