Le Christine

We are impressed! The restaurant not only looks great, the food is outstanding - creative - and you realise how well thought-out the combinations are. You get great advice on which wine goes with which course. The service was excellent, super polite and it was a very welcoming atmosphere!

One of my favourite restaurants in town! I went with my partner last night to celebrate his birthday and everything was just top notch. We ordered 5 course menu and everything was seasonal and full of creativity. The wine pairing was a cheery on top and the desserts were magnificent. Thank you for a great experience.

Congratulations, what a beautiful experience you have created! Thank you for being accommodating and generous with our allergy requirements (dairy). We had a very welcoming, warm, and no-fuss lunch - exactly what was needed when taking a side step from the busy and hot streets of Paris. The flavours were fresh and complimentary. Great wine selection with knowledgeable staff ready to help. The only thing we would have changed were the table tops - they made our plates/serve wear uneven and noisy, also difficult to clear of crumbs and spillages. The tile table tops do add another layer of texture, which is great, but possibly a fixed glass top covering the tiles may help? Thank you especially to our servers, the chefs, and the pastry chef! Your work environment and the conversations you had between each other seemed supportive and caring, which was a pleasure to see. I would love to come again the next time I am in Paris.

Le christine was outstanding. The food, the wine pairings, the ambience and decor and the hospitality. Everything was flawless. Pricing for a 7 course tasting was very reasonable. Our favorite restaurant by far on our first trip to Paris.

One of the best meals in paris. Refined and fancy, but not over the top and not stuffy. I loved the white asparagus dish the most, but all were good. The wine pairing is a must.

Overall divinely inspired and added a culinary science that summed up a wonderful evening. This was our second night in Paris and absolutely the best meal we could imagine. We were greeted as family from the moment we arrived. Our meals were spectacular… white asparagus, the three season opening, the second serving featuring mussels in soup and also as a course, my wife’s main was vegetarian and I had quail which were equally excellent. Leanne offered excellent service and especially our sommelier created a wonderful evening. Wine pairings exceeded our expectations!

Food was really good, wine pairings were amazing. Had a little miscommunication about my dietary preferences about whether I ate pork (which I did) where I was given the vegetarian menu when I would have preferred the non-vegetarian option. I personally would have preferred a more heartfelt apology and immediate accountability but the food was great nevertheless

A wonderful dining experience in this cozy restaurant. All the flavors were exquisite and the rice pudding was the most delicious I had in Paris. Give the chef a compliment, because the dessert was as soft as a cloud! The only remark: the tables get dirty quickly because of the covering. In any case, I wish the restaurant to get its Michelin star!

Le Christine was recommended as a perfect spot for an anniversary dinner. It also satisfied my desire to try a starred restaurant, and even better in the heart of Paris. It was indeed a great spot for all of that. We opted for a tasting menu with the accompanying wine selections. And the meal was very much an experience. My wife is far more adventurous that I and she marveled at the tastes on offer. The location itself is in a very lovely, walkable area, close to the metro, but far enough to enjoy the stroll and journey. The restaurant is intimate, allowing for good conversation, but lively enough to not be boring. It's the perfect spot to enjoy the company of your party. The service itself was outstanding. The staff were attentive, informative and interacted with us both in English and our very amateur-level French. Overall the meal was an outstanding value and I can't think of a better place for a romantic anniversary dinner in Paris.

Food: The 5 course meal was incredible! My family and I enjoyed all 5 dishes, but our favorites had to be the bread (soooo warm and fresh, with homemade seaweed butter) and the dessert. No complaints, it's definitely Michelin star quality. Service: It's fine dining, so expect food to be on the slower side, but very enjoyable. Our server was very knowledgeable, a lot of clientele were from other non-French speaking countries, so they spoke very good English. Ambiance: Cute, small, very French restaurant in a rather hidden alley. Only 1 bathroom though.

We had a wonderful 5 course tasting menu on our first time and first evening in Paris. The wine pairing was perfect. Our favorite tasting was the dessert. Delicious! The staff was attentive and the atmosphere was romantic. The architecture is high ceilings with Parisian charm, large arch windows and a rustic boho interior design with a mix of mediums.

What didn't go well?? The food at least the 5 course is amazing. The wine pairing is beyond what I can explain and you get this perfect experience in terms of service, ambiance and pace of serving.

Amazing food and service. We made a reservation in advance and absolutely enjoyed everything the chef prepared on the tasting menu, along with the most perfect wine paring options. The ambiance is very French and elegant. Everything was enjoyable and amazing. We highly recommend and will be back. Merci, Le Christine!!

We had the lunch set 5-course meal that the chef chooses for you. For 69 euros was a good value. Everything was amazing including the 2 starters, 2 mains (1 fish and 1 duck plate) and the dessert was to die for. Plan to spend 2 hours for lunch for the fine dining (Michelin) experience.

This place is a hidden gem! Truly, it is. We made reservations a week out and when we headed over from our hotel, it was in a dark area with limited lights. Thought our gps had issues or I read the directions wrong. When we neared the establishment, you'll find this small restaurant with limited settings from the window. Your view will venture back to the quasi open kitchen. It's only when you ask for the restroom to realized that there's more than meets the eyes. There's a whole other setting area in the back that is quite lovely! Think I saw a patio that is usually used for dinning also, had it not rain that day of course. The restaurant experience was well thought out. They knew of the language barrier and offered an English menu. That already set the tone for the rest of the evening for me. It's the little things that goes the distance around a dining experience. Food wise, everything we ordered was spectacular. Dishes were nicely plated and beautiful to the eyes. Foie gras was seared well with a Luther crisp. The fish appetizer was so light and right for the entrées to come. Scallops and potato gnocchi was so well balanced! I tried the sea bass that my fiancée ordered and thought it was tasty as well. Though, the flavor profile of the fish was a bit flat but the fish came out great. The basil lime dessert was a great finish. I would come back again just for that and a glass of white wine. A nice twist is the canapé! Didn't know much about it until this was introduced to us here. The first and last bite was truly remarkable. We enjoyed this dinning experience and hope that you will too!

Had a fantastic dinner here! Every course was beautifully presented and so delicious. The service felt a bit slow at times but not enough to take away from our experience. Servers spoke English and were very nice.

Our friend was very passionate about this place. We had several Michelin Star meals - all of them paled in comparison to this place. It's a very Michelin Star ready experience - so expect the un-American slow roll of service and treatment. They were so kind and their english speaking waitress helped us navigate the experience. Everything was on-point. The wine courses paired perfectly to each wave of culinary display. The taste was out of this worldly. The wine selection was beyond compare. The lobster tartar was OMG. We will be back next spring.

Lovely atmosphere and not touristy. We had the chef menu and wine pairing, which was delicious. The waiters were very gracious and informative.

We had a wonderful time at Le Christine. We order the Chef's food and wine pre-set menu which consisted of 5 courses (see photos) . The only one not featured was the veal , which was the main plate and had been marinated for 24 hours. Everything was delicious and the staff were very nice and appreciated my broken French.

This restaurant is not friendly or welcome to black Americans. We made a reservation. It was not honored. Once we sat down we were rushed to order. After a few questions three people in our party ordered the lamb. After the third person ordered lamb they told us that they were out. They did not recommend any alternatives. The waitress then rudely demanded all the menus back. If you are American or if you are black avoid this restaurant. The service was bad and the attitudes were worse. On a positive note. The Amuse-bouche was delicious and the atmosphere was adequate. Would have liked to enjoy dinner there if they wanted our patronage.

Exceptional five course tasting menu for lunch. The beets were a revelation. Flavor, texture, presentation. And perfect service.

My family and I had such a wonderful experience. We tried the chefs menu, which were 5 courses including 2 appetizers, 2 small entree, and a desert! We had delicious wine pairings and the service was perfect! This place was a recommendation from a close friend and I couldn't be happier. It's a small place and I'd describe it as a French Asian fusion. It was absolutely delicious and the waiters were absolute sweethearts!

Great way to start New Years Eve with a delicious pre-fix menu paired with wine. Reservations a must in this cozy restaurant and we were well taken care of by the excellent staff.

Service doesn't match the food or the prices. If you enjoy loud American crowds and like being showed out to make room for a second seating this is the place for you.

I'm torn between 3.5 to 4 stars for this one and decided to give it a 4. A friend recommended this restaurant for it's foie and yes, it lives up to expectations. The complementary beetroot starter is delicious, foie gras is good, and the veal (as my main) is well cooked. I was feeling slightly under the weather that day, and so i skipped dessert. would definitely come back again if given a chance. If you're looking for a nice, intimate restaurant with modern cooking and presentation, give Le Christine a try.

Think it was a 3.5 star experience. We were one of the tourists that occupied about or more than 90% of the guests that evening. While it doesnt mean anything was bad it was strange to hear no French other than the staff talking to each other. Many of the guests were led by the recommendation by a concierge of the hotel next to it. The ambience and interior were excellent. Service was good. Reservation was easy on sunday night although the restaurant went full soon! The food was going up and down. Really liked the salmon and the cod. Both were perfectly cooked and went really well with the chablis they recommended. Deserts were not great but just about an average by paris restaurant standard. Main problem we had that night was the entrees (it means strarters in french). Langostine ceviche was too soft and the sauce was too bitter so difficult to enjoy. Green asparagus was cooked just ok and also the sauce didnt balance out the taste well. Felt the chef probably had too much pressure to be creative and failed to mix out all sorts of ingredients to produce fine cuisine at the best condition. Although it was not bad overal we will explore other restaurants next time in paris as we know there are just too many good ones in this city.

Fantastic authentic French restaurant. This is the second time we come and Le Christine does not disappoint. What a neighborhood gem. We did the trust the chef menu. Where the chef pics 4 items for you. Every single plate was amazing. No complaints. Can't tell you exactly what is in each of them. Just take a leap of faith and trust the Chef. The place is small and intimate. Always make a reservation.

St. Germain is just a great neighborhood with a zillion restaurants to choose from. This was recommended to us by our concierge and was a great choice. If you wonder about the name, it's on Rue Christine next to the hotel Christine. :-) Small, cozy restaurant with character. the menu was equally small but had very good choices. The soft boiled egg appetizer was delicious. The lamb and sea bream were also very good, and the deserts were outstanding. Very much worthwhile.

They offer three choices of menus for lunch which range from 22 - 28 € ($30-$35 USD) depending on how many courses you want and if you want drinks with your meal. I chose the mid range menu with an appetizer and main course with wine and coffee. Dinner ranges from 27-60 € ($35-80 USD) with luxurious ingredients like foie gras and truffles. I chose two fish courses, the first a mackerel filet over spinach with a delicious lime and sesame vinaigrette and cockles that I could have eaten twice for a main as well. For my wine I chose a sauvignon blanc that paired nicely with fish. The fish of the day was bar, or sea bass with braised endives, but they had run out (one proof that they use only fresh ingredients is that they run out and have no frozen reserve), so my server asked if I minded a substitution of St. Pierre (another white fish) and salsify (a local root vegetable like a turnip/carrot). Of course I didn't mind and was very happy with my custom dish.

A woman at our hotel recommended Le Christine to us. We decided to book a very early reservation for our second night in Paris. After our first dinner in Paris we were praying it would be much better and it was! We got there before anyone else had arrived at the restaurant. The server seemed totally happy to accommodate our English speaking needs. We were given the English menu which was very helpful. I read some people think the restaurant segregates the English speaking from the French but I did not see this to be true. As the restaurant filled I'd say it was pretty mixed. The ambiance of this place is SO cute. We had a wonderful quiet and cozy table by the front window. We were given delicious bread, hubs ordered a white wine recommended by the server which was very good. We were also given an amuse bouche which was a little serving of sweet potato soup and homemade cracker. We then both ordered from their pre fixe menu which gave us a nice variety of dishes to try from their starters, entrees, and desserts. Literally everything we ate at Le Christine's was DELICIOUS. Overall we had a great time and I would HIGHLY recommend anyone in Paris to give this cute little restaurant a try. The presentation of every dish was like art. Exactly what you'd hope for when you think of French food.

I have been doubting for quite a while if I should review this restaurant as I have very little to say about the experience: it was very vanilla: not bad, not good... just meh. The only thing which I seem to remember is the foie gras starter which was cooked correctly and was pretty tasty but I think there is many places in Paris where they can offer this. The amuse (some beetroot thingy) and my main (chicken supreme with truffles) were both totally forgettable dishes, I've eaten them so many times and I have started to expect more from restaurants in this category. The tiny piece of cheese I had as dessert was a disappointment, especially considering the extra fee they asked for it. But maybe I am a over demanding snob as this place seems pretty popular: quite a few people without reservations were turned down. But to me there are so many amazing places in Paris as a result, I will skip Le Christine for now, so three very average stars.

Absolutely terrific. Creative dishes, terrific staff, and they accommodated my gluten allergy. We stopped for lunch and left full and satisfied. Highly recommend you book here!

A wonderful restaurant at a perfect price if you are looking for a very nice dinner that won't break the bank. I'm giving it three stars instead of four because they clearly segregate English speakers in the back. We were seated there even though front had plenty of space. I get it, but a frustrating practice.

Nice and cozy environment, well served, delicious food! Great experience! Highly recommended!

Pretty good. Not quite all right. Starters we're great (tataki and burrata), but entrees left something to be desired. I had the pork ribs, which was more of a chop, he had the gnocchi that was good but flavors were nothing special. Souffle lacked flavor (can't believe I'm writing this about a soufflé of all thing), and the profiterole was hard as a rock. Wine was good, as is all wine in France. 4 stars, almost there.

Dining in Paris on a Sunday can be surprisingly tough. Most restaurants are closed and the ones that are open are either food stands or booked up at least a few days in advance. I had planned on going to Clamato, but did not realize they stop accepting guests once the list reaches a certain capacity. So, at 9pm, in the rain, I had to where to go. Enter Le Christine. The concierge of my hotel had recommended this for local, modern food, and luckily they were able to hold a table for me. I arrived just before 10pm and the restaurant was still buzzing nicely, especially for a Sunday. They had a great set menu option and I decided to go with that. To start I ordered the egg with mushrooms and it was divine. Perfect poached and runny and the mushrooms added a nice earthiness to the dish. Beef tartare to start was also great and a huge portion. The duck for a main was excellent. One of the better duck preparations I've had. Lamb was decent but not my favorite. Desserts were also good. I enjoyed the vacherin. Portions were surprisingly huge. So much so that I felt overly full for the rest of the night. But overall nice food and a modern, Parisian feeling setting.

Amazing delicious, artistic menu. We came in around 7 without a reservation and were seated right away. I got the veal and it was to die for. Great presentation and fast service. Do know if you do not want the desert or the app you can get the entree a la cart.

Great, interesting yet classic French meal. The pumpkin soup with crisp bacon, so good! They take all the work out of shelling escargot & it was different, good. The deconstructed French beouf stew was the highlight. Beautiful presentation and delicious every bite. The deconstructed creme brûlée was the one miss of the meal. The creme brûlée was a "tube" on top of a chocolate bar (similar to a nestle) Make reservations! Without one they will turn you away.

Had the tasting menu last night with wine pairing. Duck was decidedly tough. Food was good but not remarkable. Staff was excellent. Scallops were wonderful. Lovely atmosphere.

We flew in on the red eye and landed in Paris early afternoon. We decided to skip lunch and opt in for an early dinner. We asked the concierge for a recommendation and she suggested Le Christine which was a lovely surprise. It was casual yet not too informal and the meals were well balanced. It is also a Michelin restaurant and well deserved. I am happy with the meal I received for the price I paid. Loved the cantaloupe purée- might just try to make some when I get home. My husband and I shared our starter dishes- we had the caviar and the smoked duck and both were good. For entrees we shared the pork dish and black mullet (fish) and both were well cooked. There was the right amount of fat on the pork and it came with a very creamy side of mashed potatoes (mmmm butter). The mullet was a solid meaty piece of fish and the sauce was well balanced with greens, nothing too overpowering. For dessert we shared the chou pastry stuffed with chocolate mousse and a strawberry basil pavlova like dish. We almost finished it all but needed a cup of coffee which we didn't get until after dessert (after we asked). I think it is common in Paris to drink coffee after and not with dessert? Overall, it was a good meal with friendly and courteous service. If you're not sure what to eat and what some French food that isn't too heavy, this is the place to try. They also had a tasting menu option but since I have some food allergies I decided to forgo it, although after the meal I was curious and questioned if it was the right decision. I would love to know what the chef offered!

First meal in Paris! We had the four course chef's tasting menu. The service was extremely warm and friendly and the decor had a rustic vibe. Overall, I though the food was good but given the price, I expected more. This area is full of delicious restaurants so it may be worth checking out a few other places first.

I'd have to say this is my favorite restaurant in Paris at the moment. The food is really high quality and unique--much different than the typical French restaurants you will find in Paris. I've come to Le Christine a few times now and they are consistently great. I actually had arguably the best dessert that I've had in my life at this restaurant; unfortunately, pears are out of season now so they have discontinued the dessert, but I've been pleasantly surprised with its replacements! Everything here is high quality, so I recommend doing the full starter, entree, and dessert. Also, the restaurant itself is really cute and the staff members are all friendly and helpful. They all speak English, too, if that's important for you.

We came here for dinner on our last night in Paris. The food was delicious and the waitress was so accommodating as well.

Candles on the table, fur blankets in the chairs, excellent ambiance. And the food? I ordered the veal kidneys with mashed potatoes (of course this sounds fancier in French). The presentation was stellar and the food was oh so delicious. Nice spot for a girls night out or a date.

Poor service and bad food! The cooking is contemporary but not good food! Beef stew is NOT a stew. Dried beef with a sauce that you need to spoon over the beef?? Completely un-explainable food!! And on top of this - you will pay premium pricing!

I love this restaurant! Delicious food, cozy environment and nice staff. Will definitely come again!

Well things have definitely changed for the BETTER. A new chef was hired 2 years ago, after my last review, and had made this place a star once again. The charming atmosphere, kind service and the creative tasty food was what I love about this restaurant.

I'm disappointed to read the negative reviews of Le Christine. I think that many people judge restaurants in other countries by US or English standards, and that is absolutely not the way to do it. Most service in the US or UK is quick, snappy, get you in, get you out, blah blah blah. In Europe people like to sit and enjoy their meals and relish in the food and the company- something a lot of Americans especially could take a lesson from. When I go out to eat in Europe and get my menu 10 minutes after I've sat down I'm impressed. Le Christine is modern and chic. We did the chef's tasting menu, which is really the best way to experience a restaurant if they offer it. Every course was more delicious and more surprising than the next. The foie gras was paired with a strawberry(!) compote, which brought out strawberry notes in the wine. The creamy avocado in its crisp outer shell was a lovely contrast to the seafood salad on which it sat, and the salmon roe on top were nice little bursty bites of salt. The mackerel sat on top of a bed of garlic spinach. The skin was crispy and salty, the perfect compliment to the spinach. The beef and potato course was delightfully homey and comforting- the beef perfectly cooked and the potatoes rich and creamy, just like I would make them at home. The two dessert courses were beautiful: a praline ice cream paired with a praline macaron (the shell of which was a bit dry actually). But the last course -the second dessert- was so amazing. A quenelle of super rich chocolate ganache along side a scoop of incredibly flavored saffron ice cream. Absolutely mind blowing. Tips for people coming to Le Christine: -Don't expect a quickie service meal like you'd get at home (this goes for all European restaurants). You're on vacation. Relax. -Seriously? You're in Paris. Leave the kids at home. -Try new things. Fish skin won't hurt you and salmon eggs are delicious. I promise. -If you need to get a kebab on the way home, by all means, do it. There are some great kebab shops just down the street. -Drink some wine. Lighten up. Let it go.

Where to start ? First had table booked for 9pm arrived and told it wouldn't be ready until 9:45 so was asked to go to a pub up the road ( no waiting area). They called and then let me know a table would be ready at 9:15. We arrived and i nipped off to the one toilet that they have. Came back and they hadn't given us menus or asked about drinks. Ten minutes later eventually got a menu no drinks though. Took out order about half an hour after we came in. Fair enough the food arrived pretty quick. Considering the time portion size wouldn't be too hard. I also asked for a steak medium-well done and pretty much had to stop it mooing it was that rare inside, was delicious though but not how i asked. Oh and every other table got bread rolls and for some reason we never. Had to get a kebab and chips on the way home :)

My wife and I recently dined at Le Christine while in Paris. The place is small-ish (there's more seating in the back, which is a bit more intimate if you're looking for that sort of thing), but updated and modern in an old-world setting. While a little hard to find and off the beaten path, it's on a quaint little street. The food was very, very good -- better than a lot of highly-recommended and popular tourist traps. My wife had a steak while I had the sea breem, which was cooked perfectly (as was my wife's steak). Dessert was also spectacular. Unlike another little restaurant we ate at, Le Christine was a bit more formal and not as welcoming. The service was pleasant. The food took awhile to arrive, as is often the case in Paris restaurants. We had a wonderful window seat in which to people-watch as people came and went. If you're looking for a nice little restaurant with an updated and modern menu, I'd say you can't go wrong trying out Le Christine.

Summary based on 2 dinners: --better than average food --fine service, patient with those with limited French --ok for American kids 12+ --relatively inexpensive for representative Paris restaurant --relatively casual, but don't dress like a FOB American

A little late to the game here, but I have been wanting to post my Paris reviews. We came here back in June of 2013 to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. I picked it based soley on the name - can you guess what my girlfriend's name was?? While there for nine days we had some of the best food we'd ever had. The average meal in Paris would be a great meal in NYC. With that said this is my favorite restaurant in Paris. We had the tasting menu, along with the wine pairing. Everything from the food to the service was top notch. We had a great table by the window, just the right size. When I'm not at work I top out a polo shirt and khakis, this will do the trick here. If you're on the fence, please let this review push you there - you will love it!

Best meal I've in had in Paris. I had my share of tourist trap cafes but also fancier restaurants here in Paris, this place was my favorite. Great presentation, really tasty flavors, friendly service, and really good quality ingredients. You must try this place but make reservations ahead of time on thefork website. The restaurant was fully booked solid on a wednesday night and had to turn away many walk-ins. Remember to order dessert!

We arrived late, and i was sure they'd turn us away, but it was no problem. The room was cozy as can be, looking out on an oh so Parisian, charming courtyard. Nice menu. interesting presentation on the tomato / mozzarella app, quite a surprise. Great server, dinner was well paced.

The best meal we had in Paris. Highly recommend. Service was incredible. Food was fantastic. Presentation was deliberate and effective. I have a dood allergy (peanuts, peas and legumes). The wait staff was very accommodating.

I had some of the best food I've had in Paris in this restaurant. We were a group of four and everyone loved their meals. The service was impeccable and included tiny (gratis) bowls of soups as starters. For mains we had tuna, 2x beef, and chicken - all cooked exactly ask we asked. Everyone cleaned their plates and shared. For dessert we shared Saint honoré du Christine and crème brûlée. Only the crème brûlée was so-so, all else to die for.

An amazing french meal. Great service and recommendations for wine and food based on pallet preferences. Very minimal and creative interiors. The restaurant used to be a stable house. The food was curated in a very creative manner and tasted as good as it looked. I will be back on my next visit to Paris!