Le comptoir du Relais
Bistro · l'Odeon ·
Breakfast, traditional meals, desserts, outdoor seating, kid-friendly
Breakfast, traditional meals, desserts, outdoor seating, kid-friendly
"Seated at a window table with Chef Bruno Doucet, I enjoyed a comforting spread — a croque monsieur, eggs mayonnaise and steaming bowls of onion soup — that encapsulates the MICHELIN-approved bistro's enduring, produce-driven bistronomy; Doucet, who took over from founder Yves Camdeborde in 2022, balances a zero-pretense atmosphere with techniques and seasonal ingredients so that a main course like a perfectly flaky Breton-caught fillet of hake on a bed of foam-topped girolles can rival a fine-dining dish, while the ever-changing plat du jour keeps the menu tied to the harvest and the spirit of having a good time." - Annick Weber
"Yves Camdeborde has entrusted the keys of his iconic bistro to chef Bruno Doucet, who regales us with a bistronomic lineup, served non-stop from noon to 11pm. The score oscillates between country fare and market-fresh cuisine, with the ingredient taking the limelight. Onion soup, pig’s trotters and lashings of île flottante - to die for! Meals are served in the dinky vintage-style dining room at tightly packed tables or on the heated terrace overlooking the Carrefour de l'Odéon. No reservations." - Michelin Inspector
"At this friendly bistro in the middle of the vibrant Latin Quarter, we opted for the crème caramel, expertly cooked for a firm and yet sumptuous consistency." - The MICHELIN Guide
"If you find yourself with time alone, grab one of the single-occupancy tables outside, which face onto the small square; that said, if you’re saddled with the little ones, this spot is blessedly kid-friendly, too. A bottle of red and the boeuf bourguignon—served with lemon rind, pasta, and pine nuts—is the meal to get here."
"If you find yourself with time alone, grab one of the single-occupancy tables outside, which face onto the small square; that said, if you’re saddled with the little ones, this spot is blessedly kid-friendly, too. A bottle of red and the boeuf bourguignon—served with lemon rind, pasta, and pine nuts—is the meal to get here."