Le Bon Saint Pourçain

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.

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.

Top. A friend recommended this place and we booked via email 2 days in advance. Glad we did. Small menu but superb food. Everything about it worked. Small and intimate. Had pleasant chat with neighboring table with people from Argentina/Uruguay. We’ll be back.

How are we so lucky to not only have gotten a reservation last minute at this amazing establishment but also to experience such a fine, carefully crafted, perfectly prepared meal. Our last night in Paris and one to remember! Starting with foie gras and beet salad, then veal medallions and chicken, finishing with peaches and chocolate- oh but it was so much more than what I can explain!! Every bite was savored, and Joe loved the fine wine and cognac. We’ve dined in many fine restaurants, LeBon Saint Pourcain is definitely at the top of our list! Tannus ad Joe Guilford CT USA

Had a lovely meal here. The food was superb and the wine that they suggested went very well with the meal. It’s a small operation that really hits above its weight class. The flavours were amazing. Everywhere you sit you can see the chef preparing your meal. Was there with my wife on her birthday. We each had a appetizer and a main and shared the cheese plate; as well as a bottle of wine. Reserve in advance by about a week or two.

My wife said it was one of the best meals she’s ever had. I had a bit of a different experience but given the opinion of my wife I have to give this place a five star. Without a doubt very creative cooking. You would pay much more for this in other restaurants, in Paris and certainly more in London or New York. My wife had a dish of creatively prepared snails and excellent guineafowl, advertised as ‘poultry’ on the English menu, so always ask if you’re not sure. I had a tuna tartare with rice ice cream. To be honest, there was something in the dish that was really unpleasant to the taste. My main dish was ‘amberjack’ which comes from the Mediterranean. Very well prepared and can’t really fault it. We shared a Millefeuilles for dessert. It’s a very small restaurant and I’m sure the owners could’ve squeezed in another table or two. They haven’t and should be applauded for this. Very good wine list although you won’t find anything under €50. Total bill for two people with two courses and a shared dessert and a bottle of wine €180. Given the creativity on offer I think that represents good value.

Good food small menu however the dishes are excellent. Varied wine list. About 3 outside tables. Make sure to reserve

This is a special place, with great food and a wonderful atmosphere. Alex is a generous host and we never miss it

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!