Le Cornichon - Review - 11th Arr. - Paris - The Infatuation
"Nostalgia is the mot d’ordre for a lot of Paris’ trendiest new cafés, like le Cornichon. But this place is the only one where you can play pinball or color on the paper tablecloth while waiting for a leek-vinaigrette that's pretty enough for a spot at the Louvre. The no-choice semainier is the move at lunch: a three-course prix fixe featuring a different childhood fave each day of the week. Veal blanquette is fork tender, covered with a sauce so creamy that it transforms the accompanying rice into a risotto doppelgänger, and the apple crumble crowned with raw cream will make you want to lick the bowl clean. In the evening, Le Cornichon evolves into a no-reservations drinks-driven bar with creative small plates and massive platters of crispy frites." - Emily Monaco
Fun vibey scene. Lots of young locals. People were there mosty for the wine, cigarettes and good conversation. We, on the otherhand, came starving and ordered more plates than could fit on the table. The food was solid - did the job of absorbing our wine as we drank the evening away :)
Marie-B CDA
Google
A neighborhood café and restaurant where people like to gather drink, chitchat, and eat.
Cornichon offers a la carte and a daily menu.
We loved what we had on that Monday!
My husband who normally doesn't like meatballs, loved them.
I highly recommend Cornichon!
Sophie Nadeau
Google
This place is really fun and the best thing is definitely the drinks and the atmosphere. You can get frozen cocktails which look fun and taste good. The food is also good. It’s best to reserve in advance as the place is popular!
Izabella Gordji
Google
A really nice parisian bistro with a vibrant and busy vibe, clearly liked by a lot of people as it was packed all evening.
We sat by the terrace and ordered some cured ham and egg with tartare sauce (fun surprise to get a whole boiled egg with the shell on) and then their côte de bœuf with fries and a really tasty bearnaise on the side to share. Big portion for two people. Staff had a lot to do but still managed to take their time with every table and deliver service.
Also had a glass of red beaujolais that was out of this world !!
Big recommend !
A. S.
Google
We had a perfect evening there. It’s a cool crowd, very vivid and busy. The food was just great for a reasonable price. I can’t tell if the meat or the fish was better.
Olga Shvets
Google
Super place for fast drink and eat, for example before the concert. The guys were super welcoming. The food was nice.
Real French stylish bistro vibe
Heaven Millan
Google
Best Bloody Mary I’ve ever had in my life ! The margaritas are really good too.
Quentin Isackson
Google
The Cornichon (gurken, or pickle 🥒) is a great place if you're looking for good simple foods and likewise on the ambiance. It's a place pretty much made by what people like these days. It's retro look gives it a nice feel, diner like style but without pushing it.
I like going there for lunch more than dinner because it's so packed in the evening it's almost annoying.