Le Petit Lutetia

This is a very traditional French restaurant, both in atmosphere and in the type of guests who usually go there. I had a lunch reservation and arrived a little early. It wasn’t busy, so we were seated right away. The food was genuinely excellent. I ordered the steak au poivre with fries, and my husband had the steak with mashed potatoes. After trying his, I instantly regretted not ordering the mashed potatoes too, they were amazing. He even said it was one of the best he’s ever had. We also shared the chocolate mousse, which was delicious but served in a very large portion, and there wasn’t an option to order a smaller one to share. The only downside was the service. Our waiter wasn’t friendly at all and acted like he was doing us a favor. When I said I wanted fries, he sarcastically asked if I wanted ketchup, clearly joking about us not being French. It felt unnecessary and a bit disrespectful. At the end, the same waiter who had been dismissive asked for a tip from the very tourists he had been mocking, and we still gave it :) Overall, the restaurant has great food and a beautiful setting, but I do wish tourists were treated with a bit more kindness. That’s the only reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five.

Fabulous French lunch! We had a reservation (thankfully because it was packed when we arrived) we got seated at the back corner. Some might not like this but for my introverted self this was fine. Food was delicious!! From the generous bone marrow serving to the escargot, steak tartare and then confit duck. Wow true French cuisine so lovely

Had a wonderful dinner here yesterday evening. The menu is very French-food oriented (snails, bone marrow, frog legs etc) I had a confit de canard perfectly cooked, and quantity-wise it was a good plate. The ambiance was very pleasant. I recommend!

Absolutely stunning food and service. I’m American (and absolutely ashamed of us these days) and the people were very gracious and lovely. They spoke a lot of English which was much appreciated because I’ve definitely been butchering words in French and it’s so embarrassing! Back to the food, the artichoke was a perfect start with the vinaigrette, meaty and satisfying with so much flavor. The steak is top tier and cooked perfectly medium. My husband had the rigatoni with the morel sauce and it was heavenly. We share a bottle of beaujolais that complimented everything so well. The bourbon vanilla crème brûlée brought it all together at the end. The ambiance is romantic and also gives the vibe that it’s more of a local spot. Thank you!

A classic French restaurant, but the food was just okay, nothing particularly memorable (except for the soup). Worth a visit if you want a safe, traditional French meal.

Chic, Classic Parisian Bistro – A Must-Visit Had a fantastic dinner at Le Petit Lutetia in Paris — a true gem of a French bistro. From the moment we arrived, the service was welcoming and attentive. Our waitress was friendly, professional, and made us feel right at home. We ordered the fish of the day, foie gras, steak Diane, and the artichoke starter — every dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. Classic flavors done with finesse. The atmosphere is spot on: a stylish blend of locals and expats, with just the right touch of Left Bank charm and understated elegance. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a chic evening out. Café Lutetia really checks all the boxes — food, service, setting. Highly recommend!

Walked in during lunch and was given a table without fuss. Service was really good and the quality of the meal was pretty high. This could be one of the best restaurants that I’ve been to and I’ve been to quite a few. I should have ordered dessert but was feeling full because of a large breakfast earlier in the day.

I’m positive they are racist and/or xenophobic. I walked in around 9pm politely asked for a table for one. It’s clearly after the dinner rush and there are at least 4 empty tables inside and the full row of tables outside are empty. Host declines me and says they are fully booked for the rest of the night 🧐 I’m seeing similar stories from others’ reviews, and also saw another Asian person who was seated all the way in the back. Not cool. Don’t support.

Another favorite Michelin restaurant. We were in the mood for seafood tonight and decided to try this place out. We had an awesome waiter Anton who made the dining experience amazing. We started off with appetizers, escargot & salad. Then we had a delicious Dover sole which they filet it in front for you. Salmon with ginger was delicious as well. We had the most amazing desserts vanilla ice cream & apple tart which was definitely 5 Stars. We highly recommend this place

best meal we had on our 16 day trip in paris. wasn't very busy when we got here at 7, but by 7:30 it filled up!! ambiance is great and popping. we ordered the beef tartare, seared miso salmon, ginger & sesame, escargot, veal, the veal t-bone (which is temporarily replacing the duck dish that they are known for) and all of it was delish!!! the miso salmon was to die for. one of the best ones i've probably had ever. my dad said the escargot was also the best he's ever had, so I had to try one for the first time. it was delicious, the sauce that it was in was so tasty. we got the crème brûlée, strawberry sorbet and espresso martini for dessert. no complaints at all the food and the waiter was amazing

We made a last minute reservation here and it was one of the top experiences of our entire trip. We loved the ambiance, the enthusiastic staff, and the food. With our reservation we were seated immediately - with bread :) We ordered the "top of the beef filet steak au poivre" and the "farm chicken breast cocette with morels cream sauce." Filet came with fries (frites) - best I've had in Paris. And the. Chicken came with green beans - super delicious! We couldn't help but eat off of each other's plates. We opted out of dessert, as we were too full - but from just seeing them flaunted in front of us, the whipped cream & berries looked the most popular & the most appetizing! We loved our experience and fully plan on going back next trip.

Make reservations online. Super easy, then they confirmed it by email. By far the best dinner and favorite meal I had in Paris. They did have an English menu. Our server was in training, and he was super sweet. He spoke English well, too. It does take long for the food to come out, so just enjoy the dinner! The manager running the restaurant - also super nice and checked in on us. They were crazy busy on a weekday dinner. Loved the classic decor. Perfect date night. Loved everything we ordered. Don't skip the dessert!!

The locals were quite surprised when a couple of English speaking Americans walked thru the door. It is a little off the beaten path for many tourists and we'll worth the journey. The small warm restaurant welcomes you as you walk thru the door. The staff was very friendly and accommodating! We started off with some lobster bisque (creamy and delicious). For the main courses we enjoyed the veal and steak. The steak was peppery and delicious, prepared in the proper French way. The veal was tender with a crispy breading. The steak was served with a generous portion of heaping hot fries. The veal served with a refreshing arugula salad topped with fresh tomatoes and Parmesan. Cannot complain! We ended the evening with a couple delicious and rich espresso martinis! I would definitely recommend again!

You have to make a reservation, but it's really easy online. Once you're there, everyone is SUPERRRR FRIENDLY and treat you like family. Its really loud inside so maybe not the best place for the first couple dates but i mean if you're an American in Paris ya'll probably aren't on your first couple dates, yea. I digress, sorry lol. The food was awesome, escargot for the first time, yummmm.... The beef filet which, is a go to for my partner and I if we aren't eating ramen, was bomb!!! The Fois Gras gravy was really light but complimented the meats well. Ummmm what else.... Oh!!! We had duck, it was crispy and really tasty but, simply put, delicious!!!! Dessert was what ev's it was like some chocolate thing that chocolate was poured over. It was cute but not that tasty!!!

Food was amazing. Escargot had the perfect amount of flavor & garlic. Had the steak filet with fries and chefs kiss. This was the best Parisian meal I've yet had thus far.

Food was great! Have nothing but good things to say about that. However, when I went to pay for the bill, the waitress took my card and then asked if we'd like to leave a tip (assuming because we were Americans). I agreed to a 10% tip; she then input the amount and swiped my card. When she handed me the receipt she had added a 22% tip and then walked away. If dining here I'd advise next time just to say no to any tip since they either clearly can't do math or like to take advantage of customers.

Disappointing. This restaurant boasts of its traditional cuisine and reputation but the food and atmosphere leave a lot to be desired The restaurant is very noisy and stuffy. Food is so so but very expensive I will not return

Traveling with our family and so best to stick to warm, friendly local bistros - no long meals etc. The service at this restaurant was very warm and friendly, and so was the beautiful space itself. The food was the best meal we had on our trip and I recommend friends who followed us to visit - they thanked us for the recommendation! If you are looking for all the French favorites you love, immaculately prepared in a warm friendly and cozy space this restaurant is for you

The lobster pasta was phenomenal I would go back just for that the service was also top notch

Service was great - Vito was awesome. Food was delicious, great atmosphere, very Parisian.

The (manager) Yen(so) was extremely rude. He was dismissive of the awful tasting food. He would not let me exchange the terrible tasting food for anything else - even the food would cost me more. He walked away from me in the middle of the conversation. And would not come back to acknowledge my concerns. We come to this restaurant all the time when visiting Paris however will never be coming back. The previous owner/director; Christophe made sure everything was alway perfect. However, it is absolutely terrible in every way now. Will never come back again.

Food is excellent we had the salmon, lettuce salad, artichoke and lobster pasta. The chocolate mousse is delicious. Service and staff were very helpful and the ambiance is lovely. highly recommend

We were recommended this restaurant from the previous President of Normandy (Hervé Morin) whom we met at another restaurant, the night before. The restaurant was packed with people and many seemed quite happy. The drink menu was delightful as wellWe were greeted by the owner, whose name I cannot remember, but he was awesome and hospitable. Many were happy with their food (i.e. - King Crab Salad, Large Prawns, Mushroom risotto, Salmon to name a few). One person didn't particularly like their food, but that is just one person. The service was ok. We had to continue to ask for water and more bread, but all in all, it was a good restaurant. Now let's get to the desserts!!!!! OMG! The Baba for Two, Mango/Passion fruit sorbet, and Brioche French Toast were all amazing! The rum cake had too much rum, but the cake itself was delicious. This is a good restaurant to experience.

This is the rare restaurant where I really like the food but the service ruins it. Surprisingly for what is clearly a scene restaurant, the food is actually really good here. Our French friends have taken us a few times, as it is a favorite of theirs and close to where they live. But I've sometimes gotten the impression that the manager gives them a bad table to put them in their place when they bring us. We've never spent under €150 pp there, so this treatment strikes as especially shabby. We usually see a reality TV star or some such C list French celebrity getting fawned over. Similar vibe to going to the restaurant at Hotel Costes in the old days. Sort of dreary, really, and not what I want out of a restaurant. Some people will read this and decide this is exactly their type of restaurant (before I was ancient I, too, only went to clubs that had lower than three stars on Yelp...) I wouldn't go here without French people.

After much anticipation that all these times I have not eaten anything in Paris worth repeating, I made reservations here. The food was very very good . We had their Escargot (ordered two for 4 of us), veal chop, famous roast duck, salmon. Desert we had the Pavlova, Apple tart. Bill was paid however stupidly I wanted to make sure the tip was included which is always is being in Paris, but the guys said no! & I think I had my full glass of wine did not think anything of it and left €40 tip! I would have left more tip anyways but I felt I was duped by him thinking I won't go back! We did not again and I'm only give it 3 stars as I did not like to be duped! Otherwise 4 stars would do!

The staff was incredibly rude here. The food was terrible! There are too many wonderful places in Paris to eat to waste your time here. So disappointing. DO NOT EAT HERE

Local establishment with mostly locals but with an English menu. Friendly staff and very accommodating. Le Bon Marche is just a few blocks away so it is easy to shop the afternoon there then walk over to Le Petit Lutetia for dinner. Food is good and at a decent price. Wine is also decently priced. Couples - walk over and ask for a table in the back for some privacy with dinner by candlelight. Still remember the first time I came over 10 years ago and it still feels the same...not something you can say of too many things these days. Two thumbs up! #livehard

And they say the Frecnh are quiet diners?! Well, this place was buzzing w loud conversation and chill back ground music. The service was excellent. I find if you just sit back and watch the French do their thing, uninterrupted w our American impatience, your dining experience will be fabulous from beginning to end. And it was just so here at Le Petit Lutetia. Candles, nice linens, beautiful place settings. The interior is cozy and charming. Of course they served petite bottles of delicious Sancerre. The Burratta w plum tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil was the very best I've ever had. It was light and rich and creamy all at once! I wasn't so pleased w my overly blanched whole artichoke w the too Dijon mustard Hollandaise. However, the Sole Meuiére was a marvel. Filleted table side and represented in all its buttery lemony golden splendor. It was amazing. The Duck Confit served from black Staub vessels along w crunchy sliced golden potatoes rounded it out for perfection. I was disappointed as dessert menu was limited and no soufflé was offered. The service here is warm and gracious. Although I declined, they did offer an English menu. A wonderful experience from beginning to end.

My wife's parents really like this restaurant, which is a good place to go for some fine dining. Coming here with them, we enjoyed a great meal - very good service and good eats. I got one of the specials of the day: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Pm5TVIBepKynqsJfBMVhuA?select=uXD1ocSYizYuLx5wT1aNDQ steak with a mustard sauce, plus potatoes. Hold on - did James really eat cow? Yup. Being on vacation in Paris is one of those rare times I'll eat beef. I'm a sucker for mustard and it was good, but I think I would have been happier with my wife's steak with pepper sauce (she also agreed that her black papper steak was tastier). http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=uK8w_LkfsNXKlBC1a_uhQA&select=sQlXQM9ofekK-NJJSgQr8g Overall, our party was quite pleased with the food, the wine and the service. We were disappointed that one of the dessert offerings was out of stock - perhaps the table next to us got the last one. Dessert was delicious but not spectacular. The place was a little cramped - the maitre'd had to move our table out of the way to allow half our party of six to sit down, then sealed them in with the table, but perhaps they don't have much space for larger parties. For a neighborhood brasserie, this place impresses - 4.5 stars!

Very good French. No English menus but staff are kind and many bilingual. Smoked salmon with bellinis very fresh and not fishy. Gazpacho wonderful with a little kick of spice. Fish carpaccio which almost never see here. Duck confit with amazing potatoes. Served in a cast iron pot. A must and hit the mark as I was needing a confit fix! Desserts looked amazing too, but had to save for next time as had to get back and pack. Will be back!

Very typical French restaurant with high energy and wonderful food. Seating is crowded so be ok with small spaces. Portions were generous and delicious. Highly recommend.

We the resturant was packed and the service was great. They had English menu which was very helpful for us. We had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection. Also, the spicy tuna and avacado appetizer was very fresh a light.

Delicious traditional French cuisine. The Seabass tartare was delicious, not to be missed. Service was great, flexible and accommodating. Escargot with fresh bread in a garlicky buttery sauce was amazing. The homemade frites with lamb, if you're looking for red meat. The Sole Meunière was perfectly cooked, also, make sure you order haricot verts with it. The vibe was a mix of locals and non-locals. Most sit closer to street but we preferred inside to avoid street noise.

Great fun vibe. Lovely service. Our waiter was so patient and accommodating (we were a group of 9 ladies celebrating a birthday). We had to be out by 9:30 due to a prior reservation but they let us stay 30 minutes more. Delicious French food.

Fantastic steak and frites with an amazing pepper sauce. Great service and a wonderful menu all around.

I have to start off by saying the food was great. If i could give 5 stars for just the food i would. now the customer service was another story.. They opened at 7 like most restaurants in the area. When i arrived i was the first customer of the night since they were actually still setting up when i got there. After i was sat and given a menu i was left unattended for almost 20 minutes. Was not offered water or anything to drink. When a waiter finally came to take my order his first words to me were, "what do you want".. Now maybe the waiter didn't speak better English so it could have been an issue of translation, i was a expecting a "how may i help you". I ordered soup and for dinner i had rigatoni. I was eventually asked what i wanted to drink and i ordered a wine. After drinking the wine i found a fly in it. Not only that but it seems many small flies where in the restaurant.The staff did replace my wine with a fresh cup.I was then offered water which i took to later see in my bill i was billed 7 Euro for water. For one glass of wine, one soup,and one entree almost 60 euro was not worth it. Do yourself the favor and go down the block to Casa Cristo where the owner tends to his guest incredibly!

I was very pleased with this restaurant. I love a place where the bulk of the menu changes daily to accommodate for fresh ingredients. To start, I chose the mussels. Honestly, to start, I chose a glass of wine, followed by the mussels. Both were delicious. For the main course, I went with the sole and potato dish that was on the daily menu. And of course another glass of wine. I was a little concerned that the meal wouldn't be exciting enough for my palette. I mean, just fish and potatoes? Shouldn't there be a veggie on the plate? Where's the color? Thankfully, my concerns were squashed. The dish was amazing. Not quite "lick the plate" good, but definitely , "I am going to eat all this even though I was full 7 bites ago" good. To finish the meal(There is no need for you to point out that I was full. I am aware of my gluttonous appetite.),I chose the pear tart served with creme. Also from the daily menu. It did not disappoint. I will definitely return here on my next trip to Paris.

A (quite expensive) brasserie, neighbourhood-type establishment. The snails and the steaks are very good. Simple and filling oven-baked potato sides. The maitre'd is friendly and very professional, but one of the staff members has a deliberately surly attitude, which makes service hit-and-miss.

What a wonderful find in Paris. Le Petit Lutetia is wonderful. And don't be surprised if you are the only American dining in the bistro. It's very French with a very Bistro atmosphere. Still, you will feel right at home as some waiters are totally fluent in English. The restaurant has both sidewalk and inside dining and the food is terrific. I highly recommend the chicken for two. Prices are very reasonable. Whether you are on the Right or Left Bank, it's well worth the trip to this wonderful French restaurant! Enjoy!

Couldn't get in. Tried two nights in a row and the staff told us it was "impossible!!" To get in without a reservation... even though there were many open seats even at the bar

Do not eat here if you are American! The owner told me 3 times that a bottle of champagne would cost 18 euro. I also asked the waiter if this was correct and he told me "no, 16 euro." I speak enough French to say 18 or 80, but didn't try because they spoke perfectly good English and repeated it to me multiple times. They gave us a bill for an $80 bottle. The waiter then came out and proceeded to yell in my face and acted like he didn't speak English( which he clearly did) we told him that we will certainly pay our bill but they were rude and disrespectful in the way they spoke to us. They waiter was loud and horribly disrespectful. He was very aggressive in his actions, tone, and verbiage. If this was the only restaurant left to eat at in Paris...I would rather starve. They hustled us!

Wonderful local bistro. Friendly waitstaff and delicious food. So good we ate there twice during our 4 day stay in Paris. The tuna tartar, risotto and duck confit are especially good.

The place is the same after 10+ years. Minus the cigarette smoke. We love it here. Feels like Paris. We were shopping at Bon Marche on our first visit to Paris. It was dinner time. Didn't know where to go!? Stopped a local at the Marche and he recommended this place. Did not disappoint. Found our way back after 12 years. Waitress is great. Quiet Monday night. Great relaxing dinner before we have to go home. :)

What an amazing place! Even when compared with our native San Francisco, the duck confit was simply fabulous with no equals back home (and we've tried many). You can have this with either mashed or crispy potatoes (both are terrific) but instead they included a large serving of butter lettuce which hit the spot for me! Prices are reasonable and you'll find yourself coming back for more (we certainly did!)

I've had hundreds, if not thousands of meals in Paris and my experience at Le Petit Lutetia was far and away the worst. The food is fine - I've had better and I've had worse. But the service is absolutely horrible. The waiters are incredibly rude, and they think very highly of their restaurant as the best in Paris. I don't know one person who would consider Le Petit Lutetia to be among the best in Paris. We asked three separate people for a second glass of wine, but that seemed to be an impossible task. After waiting 30 minutes after asking two people for the check we finally stood up and waited for them to run our card. You couldn't pay me to go back - they clearly have something against Americans.

The quality was just ok and the taste was good but nothing unusual or exciting. In addition, the quantity on each dish was unpleasantly moderate. The service was absolutely disappointing, they hardly noticed us when we wanted something (water, more wine, the bill ...). In a few words... the whole experience was not good at all. I would never go again to this place and I don't recommend this restaurant.

Lovely little restaurant on rue de Sevres. We had our final meal in Paris here, and it was just delicious. Our French is limited but the host and waitress were kind and helpful. We ordered from both the regular menu and the rotating daily menu, and loved everything. My fiancee had the steak au poivre, which came with an amazing potato side dish, and I had the daily special of country sausage with lentils - hearty and delicious. I think this place is everything that is great about French food.

This is a wonderful local brasserie, very pretty in a traditional French way and full of charm. The service is excellent and the food really delicious! The duck confit was a treat as were most of the dishes our party tried. As the night wore on, the place got busier and busier with a great local vibe.

I don't usually write reviews , but I feel like writing one after dining here tonight~ My friend and I had a great diner before leaving Paris. The restaurant is nicely decorated, food is very good, and the staffs are just lovely! I had the artichoke and beef fillet and my friend had the fois gras and duck confit, totally satisfied and no complains!! And they serve delicious cookies with coffee. Strongly recommend and would definitely come back. :)

Traveling in Paris with our family and had a great dinner last night. Sunday night so not a lot was open and we stumbled upon this place. Had a great table on the sidewalk and the maitre d was very nice. Everybody spoke a little English which was great because my French is way bad. Traveling with two kids and they were more than happy to split portions for them. Awesome steak tar-tar! And the wines were incredible. Dinner for four with desert was a bit pricey, but hey...how many times you gonna be in Paris?