Le Petit Célestin

The food was excellent. Razor clams a buttery delight. The « rognon » is one of the best I’ve ever had… the sauce is sublime. The one little thing that was a bit less desirable was the volume of the music. It got progressively louder in the small dining room on a Sunday evening. At the end of the meal , all I wanted to do was to finish and get out. Otherwise… a delicious dinner in a wonderful restaurant.

Wow! Really groovy vibe. The food and service is fantastic. They turn the music up and it becomes a great time ! The food is unreal. Get lots of starters and always get their special. They know what they are doing.

One of the best restaurants in Paris. The food is absolutely delicious. The fish with some Indian spice was so creative and tasty

This is a jewel of a restaurant! Very cozy with impeccable service and fabulous food! We always order the Boeuf Bourguignon when it is available, and it is truly fabulous. Other dishes worth mentioning are the artichoke appetizer and the Bar roti entree. Chocolate mousse rounds up one of the absolute best meals in Paris. Always make a reservation though, as the word is out about this place!

A bistro offering authentic French cuisine. Catered mostly to regulars; walk-ins are rare unless you are connected (through observation). Food was fabulous though. We had the artichoke heart + poached egg + oyster mushroom, beef tartare (special of the day), half-cooked tuna + ratatouille and chocolate mousse. All were very good. Is it “the best”? Not necessarily. But will I go back? Definitely! Friendly service with a smile. Cool vibes. The right table will allow you to people watch. Or be watched. Oh… How did we get a table? This is a story best told in-person, over wine. Santé!

Not sure why Elle magazine recommended this bistro…. It was close to a “tourist trap”. The tables were a staggering 5cm from each other, which - with a table size of 50x50cm- makes it rather hard to eat without touching the neighbours with your ellbows. The food was okay, but nothing special and the winecard had prices as if we were ordering in the Ritz. The service staff took all effort possible not be interested in the guests…. So the last time we will use Elle as a reference for a nice place to go to for dinner! 😇 Don’t go there! There are so many much nicer places to go to in Paris!

Best meal in Paris from the entire trip. The beef bourguignon was amazing, with wine perfectly paired. Great fish and dessert too. I think it will become our favorite french restaurant, every visit to Paris should start with a meal here.

One cannot help but appreciate the inviting atmosphere of Le Petit Célestin. The outdoor seating area exudes a charming and cozy vibe, perfect for enjoying a meal on a sunny day or a warm evening. However, when it comes to the culinary aspect, Le Petit Célestin falls short of expectations. The menu lacks the creativity and innovation that one would hope for in a restaurant of this nature. Instead, it offers a rather predictable selection of traditional French bistro dishes. While the food is not terrible by any means, it is, unfortunately, just average. The dishes lack the wow factor and unique flair that can elevate a dining experience. The flavors are decent, but there is a lack of imagination and excitement in the menu offerings. In summary, Le Petit Célestin offers a charming outdoor ambiance that sets the stage for a pleasant dining experience. However, the lack of culinary creativity in the menu offerings leaves the overall impression somewhat lackluster. If you're looking for a simple and traditional French bistro experience, Le Petit Célestin may fit the bill, but don't expect any groundbreaking culinary experiences.

I came on a Tuesday evening without a reservation, and while the outdoors was completely booked, I was able to be seated indoors. I ordered the Cœur de Rumsteack, and between the steak itself and its sauce, it was delicious! It comes with French fries, which I happily used to clean up the sauce left on my plate. The server seemed to have noticed this as they brought me two little cups of sauce: one with the sauce from my main course, and another with a gravy. It was such a kind gesture, and I was happy as I was able to try their spectacular gravy. The two servers waiting the whole restaurant treated me so kindly, I left a very happy guest!

Authentic Parisian bistro. You definitely need a reservation as it is very popular with the locals. The food was wonderful especially dessert! Can't wait to return. Jack the maitre'd was most helpful and attentive.

Horrible service. I'm a reoccurring customer at Le Petit Celestin. The food is always impeccable, and I've always had an amazing experience with the exception to my most recent visit. This time it was clear I was not accepted due to my being an American. I am American but I am living in Paris and politely spoke French when I booked the reservation, when I arrived, and when I ordered. They brought all entrees and plats out at the same time, left the dirty dishes on our table for 1.5 hours (we had to stack them ourselves to make space), all while other tables got the usual treatment between each course, plates cleared, were checked in on, etc. The treatment was really unfortunate. The table next to us could even tell. I spoke to our server at the very end to share my concerns. He quickly realized I was not oblivious to the treatment. I've dined all throughout Europe and understand the process. We spent nearly 150 euro on our meal, and mind you, hundreds before this trip at Le Petit Celestin. We would've happily ordered more wine, food, and desserts but after the differential treatment was clear, we chose to not spend any more money nor our time. It was a true disappointment as I've recommended this restaurant to NUMEROUS friends and my mother flew into town to enjoy this meal on (US) Mother's Day to recreate my amazing memories made at this restaurant, which this time wound up horribly due to Le Petit Celestin's service.

Our go-to spot when we want an inviting vibe and knowingly delicious foods. The crab dish and the steak always deliver. Always a comfort and great service. A lively quintessential neighborhood bistro in Paris!

The best food and service in Paris !! The best the best deviled eggs ! Right by the water !! The chef is a star ! The steak !! Ooo la la ! The burger is best I've ever had I will come here for life !!

We actually found this place by mistake. It ended up being one of the best things we experience in Paris. The food, staff and vibe were amazing! If ever in Paris I suggest visiting this place. Thank me later :)

My favorite little bistro in Paris, awesome traditional food... The waiter/owner is a bit of an ass, they are annoyed by Americans but overall you should defiantly come for the food.

We recently dined at this restaurant armed with a reservation. We elected to eat outside since the weather was pleasant. We were sat immediately. The food was quite good, service was typical French (meaning not hurried - this was out table for the night if we wanted. There are no turning tables in most restaurants in France), the wines and desserts were outstanding. The scene was a a mix of mostly regulars of all ages. Few tourists. However, the risk of dining outside is not the rain; it's the smoker. So, be careful when dining outside because our meal was accompanied by half a pack of Marlboro's. Next time, it'll be inside for us.

I was looking for a classic French gourmand experience and this wonderful little hidden gem did not disappoint. This restaurant came highly recommended by a colleague and he was spot on in how incredible this place was in so many ways. It was a cozy, delicious and very reasonable dinner: for a party of 4 we managed to share 2 starters, charcuterie, entrees for each, and 2 bottles of wine for around €100. The best part was it truly is a "locals only" spot and you're nearly guaranteed you won't find any tourists...at least not yet!

Great, sunny patio with a homey vibe. Staff was very friendly and personable. Small bistro with local brews, vino, dogs and a very French menu. I was very happy to stumble upon this place, as it ended up being one of my favorites whilst in Paris.

Our favorite restaurant in the surroundings of our house. In no particular order we like: - seasonal dishes: the menu changes quite often - traditional yet elaborated food - the wine list (and the off-list bottles) carefully selected, with a focus on biodynamic and low-sulfit producers - the staff, always friendly - the atmosphere: this is the kind of place where you end up talking with other tables. - nice little terrace with south exposure, so pretty sunny We highly recommend this place, it's always packed with locals, so in fact it's a good choice to discover traditional Parisian brasserie

Excellent traditional French food in a warm, friendly atmosphere at very reasonable prices.