Le Petit Pontoise

French restaurant · Saint-Victor

Le Petit Pontoise

French restaurant · Saint-Victor
9 Rue de Pontoise, 75005 Paris, France

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Step into this charming bistro for homemade roast meats, grilled fish, and regional wines, and savor the quaint ambiance and flavorful classics.  

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Bonsai Ninja

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This place is very busy and you cannot get a table unless you book. Whilst all the dishes are cooked well, I did feel that Scallop, ravioli, steak (entrecôte) were pretty average in taste and execution and I do not think the price is competitive and reasonable for what they are. Some other items like frogs legs, veals and kidneys were very tasty and I definitely recommend opting for these instead. If I have to give a rating based on all the dishes I tried, it will have to be 3 but some dishes do deserve higher praise than other dishes that I wouldn’t go there to eat. The place is very tight seating so be expected to share some space with others. On the day we visited the place was so hot that everyone was feeling really like we were in sauna.

Joyce Babcor

Google
Great find in an understated side street Very delicious lunch. Creamy lentil soup was flavorful. Pork cheeks stew was tender and sooo flavorful. Turbot with a vanilla sauce was outstanding. Risotto was rich and satisfying. Dessert sampler finished the incredible lunch. It’s brunch now just kidding.

Lee Root

Google
Lovely lunch. I had cod and partner had the veal, both tasty and perfectly cooked. The beet salad with walnuts was great as the entree. And the huge chocolate mousse was a fabulous dessert to share. Service was friendly and the place had an old world charm

mimi

Google
Stumbled across this place, and it was a good find! Lucky enough to get a table very quickly as I saw the queue and number of people trying to get a table but turned away! Had the amaaaaazing fillet steak and mash with peppercorn crust and sauce! The bread and butter is also one of the best I’ve had in Paris, simple things like that! Will definitely return to explore the other delicious items on their menu! The set lunch is also a great deal! Highly recommend this place!

maria fernanda Leal

Google
Very good service... the quality of the ingredients is evident in every bite. It's my first time in Paris with my mother, and our friend Frances invited us to this place (for me it's a very good sign that the locals like the place). The food was fantastic, we ordered pork, lamb and quail. Everything was spectacular! Good wine and to start the cheese with honey and the anchovy tart are also highly recommended. Please, if you pass through Paris do not hesitate to eat here, I look forward to my next visit to Paris, to eat again the true good Parisian cuisine that France is world famous for. service and location cannot be better😊😊❤️

Valerie Ng

Google
We came to this restaurant many years ago and enjoyed the food immensely at that time. So glad that we came again. The food was exceptional, the service excellent and we again had a superb time. We all had entrees. My husband and our friend enjoyed the slow cooked lamb, which they said was excellent. I chose the confit de canard with fois gras poéle. We also had dessert and left in a food coma!! A really great meal and highly recommended restaurant. Will definitely come again next time we are in Paris!! Thank you for a great afternoon.

Eileen Fogarty

Google
Can’t say enough about this little gem! We enjoyed everything and the service was top notch! Pauline took good care of us. The lunch specials are a deal! We will definitely be back.

Silky Turnip

Google
Probably my favorite meal in Paris - the food tasted “homey” and the dessert was the icing on the cake. Despite it being actually quite busy with tourists (don’t let that deceive you) - the food is authentic and tasty. The service is also extremely friendly, casual and attentive We were recommended by a friend who lived in France and will continue to pass on the recommendation to others!

Milind L.

Yelp
I found this restaurant through Yelp a few years ago. I've been to this same restaurant the last two times I've been to Paris. And I had to return for a third! The escargot is my favorite way I've had it prepared, and I'm so glad they've stayed consistent all these years. The sauce is so incredible it took me away from the stress of a big trip and brought me to a happy place of true delight. Definitely recommend. I got the 7 piece for one person. I've also always gotten the duck parmentier too. It's incredibly cooked duck with a super delicious and fatty foie gras. The sauce that accompanies the meat and mashed potatoes is to die for too. I wish it were slightly crispier but it's still such a well made dish. It's heavy btw but delicious. I will be back next time I'm in Paris too! The staff is very attentive and considerate. There was a funny and sassy Asian lady and her foil a more "demure" French (I think?) lady waiting the tables. I came a little before closing so they were in a little hurry to close the kitchen but glad I was able to squeeze this in on a short layover. They were very kind. The interior is a cute small restaurant with nice design as you can see from the pictures. They have some outdoor seating too. It's close to the Notre Dame.

Ed S.

Yelp
Food - amazing Service - amazing Ambiance - classic One of my favorites on our trip from starter to dessert.

E. F.

Yelp
The food was scrumptious. We had the delicious escargot in cassolotte, veal with potato au gratin, and pork cheeks which were very tender. The cafe gourmand was a great way to end the meal. The sorbet and creme brulee were the standouts. Above all, the service was terrific. Pauline was our waitress and she was exceptional.

Allie H.

Yelp
Such an amazing gem. Excellent servers and excellent food. Would recommend the beef cheeks for sure. Has been my favorite Paris spot. Check this out for a guaranteed great meal and great time

Jenny T.

Yelp
Food: Incredible all around. This was our first meal in Paris so I was starving after the airplane food lol, and everything we had here was amazing. Strongly recommend getting the 3 course meal because all the dishes are amazing in their own way, and we finished them all. YUM. Service: The restaurant got really busy at 1-2pm, so food was on the slower side. But the waitresses were really fast with our food. Ambiance: Small restaurant for indoor dining, but there are also ample seating outdoors as well if weather allows. I didn't mind the small indoor seating too much though!

James D.

Yelp
Pork cheeks. Order it if it's on the menu. Tender. Juicy. Flavorful. Visited Paris in 2017 & 2019. My 2 waitresses there both times. Probably still there. Lunch menu is usually half price for the same size meal at most restaurants. Just off the Seine. Walking distance from Notre Dame.

Wayne C.

Yelp
Back in Paris for a short 24-hours. Where did I go to eat?! Oh yeah! Absolutely the best place in Paris. The food is impeccable. The service outstanding. The atmosphere is totally laid back and sophisticated. I actually did a Round II with my meal and ordered the same thing I had on my first visit. You know something? It was even better the second time around. I love this place. It's just the perfect experience. I was so happy with my meal and time at the restaurant that I neatly hugged the server as I paid and left. Oh man, I'll be back for sure!

Eloisa P.

Yelp
The food was fantastic. I had the artichoke dip and the fish in the vanilla sauce. Marie was our server and her service was amazing.

Agnes K.

Yelp
Authentic French cuisine. Very cozy. Very nice service. Highly recommended! You can try frog legs and snails as well as squill. A lot of vines to choose from.

Joel G.

Yelp
Small intimate gem. Always enjoy my meals and their vast selection of wines. Staff is always accommodating and friendly

Alex R.

Yelp
Excellent food in the Latin quarter of Paris. Reservations weren't required. Friendly staff. Amazing food no exaggeration. Steak was good, pork cheek delicious, frog legs, the sauce they were in is what made them. They were a little under seasoned on their own. Dessert was Amadaeus Chocolate ou la la! Ambiance was cozy, typical of french cafe. Definitely recommend and we would go again.

Sandee L.

Yelp
My absolute FAVORITE restaurant in Paris! Whenever I hear anyone is taking a trip to Paris, I tell them they must dine at Le Petit Pointoise! Twice, I've been lucky enough to score a table without reservations. The first time, we arrived right when the restaurant opened for dinner. The second time, we hit the tail end of dinner service and they were nice enough to seat us. Don't chance it! Make your reservations in advance! Everything I've had here has been phenomenal. I don't think there is a dish on the menu that isn't good. The highlight, believe it or not, was their beet mille feuille. Such simple ingredients, yet they are a flavor explosion in your mouth! We've tried to replicate this at home, but to no avail. Time's a wastin'! Dine at Le Petite Pointoise and you'll be so glad you did.

Mark M.

Yelp
Fantastic food and very helpful service! The escargot was the best I've ever had! We were going back today, but they are closed today!!

Joan S.

Yelp
We had one night in Paris. And we had our dog. It couldn't have been a better experience. Very friendly accommodating staff. Beautiful presented dishes. Totally delicious. Two thumbs up.

Betsy K.

Yelp
This is a little restaurant in the Latin Quarter that isn't a well known place but the food is to die for. Excellent service as well. We had the beet & goat cheese appetizer and I had the lamb (roasted 7 hrs, so fresh, melt in your mouth) and my husband had the fish of the day also super fresh. Both were amazing. We had a St Emilion wine to go with. All was tasty and delicious. We even had a server give us some pear Cognac which I'd never had before. All was wonderful. Definitely going back before leaving Paris. PS: Unfortunately we were unable to come back as we ran out of time. Still overall, this restaurant had the best foods from all the places we went!

S M.

Yelp
Delicious, great vibe, lovely place...in spite of our making an error in our reservation, they accommodated us without a fuss. The place was packed with several large parties being served concurrently, yet service was flawless, as was food. We will definitely return.

Sarah L.

Yelp
Dined here on my first night in Paris and the food is exquisite. I hade the chicken with mashed potato and a mojito. The waitress was very friendly and accommodating. If you're in Paris please check this place out.

Andy C.

Yelp
Arrived here almost 9 pm.on our second night in Paris.The place was still packed with patrons, mostly though English speaking tourists. Hmm....... (using my son's usual text). Half an hour later we're finally seated outside which actually was quite nice and Parisian (haha) in a balmy night! Our first impression of an apparent tourist trap turned out to be faux, The dishes we ordered were very palatable and flavourful. Our most memorable one was a shared appetizer: Notre cassolette d'escargots.The escargots were served out of the shell, fresh, and drown in thick garlic butter cream sauce. We ate 3 baskets of baquettes dipping them in this delectable sauce until it's all gone. This is a must try! Who care if the dish was traditional French enough or not! Also want to thank our madam server/owner who was so hospitable making us feel so welcome!

Janelle C.

Yelp
We were easily able to reserve a table for a Friday night in January using the restaurant website. They responded within 24 hours and they ask that you confirm again by call or email on the day of reservation. The restaurant is adorable, the menu in chalk hung on the wall in French, and a paper menu in English for us 'out of towners'. Great decor and small French restaurant ambiance. And the food.....fantastic! We had the artichoke tart to start. It was light and tasty. I had the scallops dish which was the best scallops dish I can ever remember having. They were generous with the portion, plus vegetables, all in a buttery garlic juice. My husband had the filet of beef with mushrooms, potatoes and gravy and also truly enjoyed his dish. Lastly, the chocolate amadeus, a small volcano like cake with vanilla ice cream on top. This restaurant really came through for us in every way.

Bob S.

Yelp
Just had New Years Eve dinner here. Pretty good if you want great French comfort food. Prices ok for a left bank restaurant with 10-13 tables in the room. My wife had the escargot as appetizer and a Bar fillet for Mai that were absolutely spot on. She finished with a tiramisu that was great. I had the raviolis as an appetizer which were surprisingly great. I asked for extra truffles but there was a mix up but very happy with result as the truffles probably Lu would have overwhelmed the sauce. I had the agneau and vegetables and mashed potatoes. Hearty. Flavorful and glad we walked a couple klicks to get back to the hotel. I had fruit brined in Armagnac as a dessert. Really good but I added vanilla ice cream and that sent it over the top.

Jennifer C.

Yelp
Le Petit Pontoise was a fabulous first meal in Paris. My friend and I walked in with a reservation and were instantly greeted and seated. It's a small restaurant, and most of the clientele were also American. We decided on a bottle of wine and escargots to start. The escargots were probably my favorite throughout the entire trip - they were served in a little pot instead of the traditional presentation. The table bread was also delicious. For entrees, we ordered the sea bass with vanilla sauce and the lamb. Both were absolutely incredible and cooked perfectly. The vanilla sauce was different and a little sweet for my taste, but it was a welcome change to a typically more savory dish. Highly recommend this place!

Marc G.

Yelp
Excellent food. Very nice people. Tiny place, friendly. Fair prices. Full bar. Ravioli appy great.

B P.

Yelp
One of my favorite restaurants I keep going back. Very traditional French cuisine, everything On the menu is really good, I always have the escargot here because it's so good, better than most places. It's a small husband and wife restaurant, very nice people. Better to reserve as it's a very small place.

Jim D.

Yelp
We have eaten in many restaurants in the USA and all over Europe. We found this place by accident because it was 2 blocks from our accommodations. There were r of us my wife and our 2 adult children and my son-in-law. These were the best meals we have ever had in our lives! Friendly warm service, lovely atmosphere, and on our first night there they accommodated us to get us in. We are hoping to return to Paris next year and we will stay near Le Petie Pontoise, to enjoy many more exceptional experiences,

Bradley R.

Yelp
We were lucky to get a small table in a small restaurant early (17.50 local time) with a little help from our hotel. I wanted to try something different, so I ordered frog legs with a salad and mashed potatoes - my wife had duck breast with vegetables, and we shared our meals with each other. The food was very good, although the frog legs were smaller than their American cousins I had eaten before. Lots of bones, too little meat, but wonderful taste. the mashed potatoes were perfectly prepared and I enjoyed the duck and fresh vegetables as well. We found the service to be helpful and friendly, the cooks worked efficiently and professionally - very clean kitchen. I would recommend and would likely return if there weren't so dang many good restaurants around us to try...

Mark G.

Yelp
This place was PACKED. They moved us from our table in order to fit more people in. It felt like we were part of a living jigsaw puzzle. The food was good and the service was efficient and charming.

Monica A.

Yelp
Great food and service! You must get the escargot here and the fish with vanilla sauce. Staff here gladly recommends wines to go with your meal and they were great recommendations. Will come here again when I visit Paris!

Will M.

Yelp
Wonderful meal. Perfect ambiance. Very very nice service from Boom. Quail was exceptional Chicken with mashed delicious Ravioli appetizer to die for. Boom recommended a very nice wine and the Amadeus chocolate was a perfect ending. We will be back

Jake B.

Yelp
We've been to Paris twice for a total of 9 nights, and this is our favorite restaurant. Small, but cozy. Warm, hospitable staff. Great variety on menu, and offers many traditional (lamb, beef, chicken) but with a modern, new take. Every. Single. Item we ordered was great. We brought our kids (10 + 4) and they enjoyed the menu and didn't find it too modern for their somewhat restricted palate. We had the lamb, the filet, and two chicken. The beet salad, the warm goat cheese, and lots of bread. It was fabulous.

Gauri S.

Yelp
Absolutely divine!!! We contacted the restaurant owner/ manager- Jonathan before traveling from NYC to Paris, to request reservation. And boy, were we glad? It was the best meal we had during the entire trip, including the 3 Michelin 'Alleno Paris'. Next time we visit Paris (and visit we do every few years), we are coming back to Le Petit. Must order: 1. Millefeuille of Goat cheese & beets (best!!) 2. Home made fois grass with figs 3. Sea Bass roasted with vanilla sauce (must have..we have never had this good sauce- its like crack!) Finally, the duck was also good. Thanks Jonathan for your hospitality, especially to our little dog that the restaurant allowed us to bring. Merci beaucoup!!

Brian N.

Yelp
Wow. Yum. And lots of words like that. I don't know how many English speakers come across reviews of French restaurants on yelp, but for those who do, let me heartily recommend this little restaurant. Everything we had was delicious. My kiddo who "sort of" likes fish devoured his sea bass before I could get a bite. My wife ensures me it was wonderful as all our dishes were. If I may pause here and point out the warm, honey crusted, cambonbare was so good my kids made fun of me for the noises I made while eating it. The pumpkin seed soup was magical. It comes in a bowl, but just a small square of something creamy with pumpkin seeds on top, and just when you're worried you got one of those things that are "too fancy" they pour on the delicious orange broth from a little pitcher around the goodies in the center as it dissolves into proper soup, which for something that was being shared I got surprisingly little of. Now, I'm willing to put up with some uncaring service to get the best food, but here there was no need. The two ladies working the dining room together were warm, friendly, and perfectly happy to help use their less than perfect English to fill in the gaps of our nonexistent French. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Merci.

Karen W.

Yelp
Ate here with a large group on Thursday night, and we weren't disappointed. The food was simple, but very good. We enjoyed the appetizer pasta, the camembert and the "artichoke" tart (which was actually eggplant, not artichoke, but was delicious). I agree with another reviewer that the camembert is sharing-sized, although the menu didn't clarify. For our mains we had duck, beef fillet and the fish with vanilla sauce. All were delicious. I personally appreciated that we received a larger portion of vegetables than had been typical of my meals in France (no mashed potatoes...perhaps they've changed that in response to earlier reviews). However, they were steamed and slightly overcooked - the meat or fish was definitely the star of each dish. Service was incredibly friendly and gracious, even when we spilled a bottle of wine. Overall, although this wasn't my favorite meal in Paris, it was excellent, and I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area.

Mark T.

Yelp
This place is a true gem. The experience was so fantastic we ate there two nights in a row. Bom our server was super friendly and efficient. The Duck Parmenteir was absolutely delicious - it is a base of mashed potatoes, topped with melt in your mouth duck with an amazing top layer of fried fois gras. The pork cheek was also incredible. We also had the 7-hour lamb which was very good.

Yoori S.

Yelp
It was my second visit to this quaint little restaurant and I was pleased. I had escargot and baked Camembert. Escargot was delicious cooked with garlic and much butter. The Camembert cheese was nutty and creamy. As a main course, I had the duck fillet cooked medium and simmered pork cheek that was cooked to perfection. Warning, the pork will take a while, but well worth the wait. I washed all this down with a simple but delicious red wine. Make reservations because without it, you're likely to be turned away. Only bad thing was that the man who took my order did not ask how I wanted my duck and I had to chase him down to tell him. Since this is the only thing I can think of that was less than satisfactory, this place was pretty great.

Rose Marie J M.

Yelp
This restaurant from the excellent servers, with their smiles, their kind service to the excellent food was absolutely outstanding. We ate their twice because the entrees to the plats were that delicious...foie gras, baked shrimp, beet salad, fish, and the quail, just to list a few. When we are back to Paris, to the Quartier Latin, we will not hesitate to make reservations here again.

Brent A.

Yelp
We were in Paris for work and were looking for a solid place to eat. As we swiped through the available listings on Yelp, Le Petit Pointoise came up. Taking a look at the reviews, we absolutely had to go. It did not disappoint. The wine selection is fantastic, the staff are incredibly helpful, and the food was absolutely delicious. They were able to accommodate our large party of 8 so the atmosphere was set up for success. We started off with a few bottles of wine and some appetizers. All delicious. Then came time for the main course. Let me tell you, if you're looking for an amazing duck dish in France (because why not) you are doing yourself a disservice but not going to Le Petit Pontoise. A-ma-zing. There's a good chance that if they weren't closing for the night, I would have sat there through the night until the next meal. Delicious.

Paul W.

Yelp
Had a very nice lunch here with wonderful service. Ate the foie gras appetizer, the duck entree, and tart tain. All were very good, but not outstanding. Overall, 8.5 or a 9 on food quality. Recommended.

Victor S.

Yelp
Food here is wonderful. The place is a little small and the tables very close to one another, so don't expect too much intimacy. With that being said, definitely check out this place. I had the sea bass fillet and duck terrine. Delicious!

Paul Z.

Yelp
We are in Paris for a total of two weeks and have already come to Le Petit Pontoise twice in our first week! We discovered the joys of this very casual, warm and friendly spot near the Seine three years ago on a previous visit to Paris and couldn't wait to return. We were so happy to experience the same wonderfully prepared food and lovely greeting and service as before. Some of our favorite dishes include: First course: Artichoke and Eggplant Tart Tatin...scrumptious. Duck Terrine...heaven on a plate. Grilled Langostines...divine. Second course: Sole in Butter and Lemon...fresh and delicious beyond words. Beef Filet...amazingly savory sauce. Roasted Chicken...done to juicy perfection. Third course: Tart Tatin...not too sweet and completely delicious. Excellent wine choices, too. Reading other reviews of Le Petit Pontoise, I suspect everything on the menu is delicious. This is definitely a favorite place for us which I now highly recommend to you!

Edward W.

Yelp
This place has two separate dining areas, one for a more formal dinner and one for a more casual dinner. The Le Petit Pontoise .... Aussi is the one you are looking for if you want a more formal dinner. A set menu is 37 euros for starters, fish or meats, and desserts. Starters: Pot of snails was quite tasty and had 14 pieces of snail! I've never had so much snail in one sitting before and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Onions soup is super cheesy, yet appetizing in its own manner. Meats: I've never had rabbit before so when my girlfriend ordered rabbit grand mother style, I had to try it, and boy did I enjoy it. Tasted kind of like chicken, but a whole lot better especially with the sauce. The shank of lamb was also good, but I definitely preferred her rabbit over my lamb. Desserts: The tiramisu is delicious! The lady fingers layer was just TOO GOOD. Best tiramisu I've ever had, not too sweet and very flavorful. The creme brulee has a thick, hard crust that is tougher than the average creme brulee. Each bite was too sweat and overflowing with flavor. Everything here is well made, well presented, and well portioned. The service was great and I wholly enjoyed my meal here, would love to come back.

Lindsey R.

Yelp
This place was recommended to me by a coworker who used to live in Paris. It is pretty close to the Notre Dame cathedral, so the fact it was walking distance was perfect after a long day of touristing. It is tucked away on a mini side street off two big streets. Major plus number 1: the woman who seemed to be in charge (and the only one working besides the chefs) was incredibly friendly and helpful. I came here with my dad and neither of us know any French (bit that didn't stop us from trying). She helped us find the English menu and allowed us to come and sit for lunch-- even though it was before they were actually open. She seemed to appreciate our feeble attempts to speak the language, and helped us order our meal in French. That was awesome because now we can actually order food without looking like complete idiots. Major plus number 2: the cheese ravioli dauphine (I'm pretty sure that's how it's spelled). The food was really good, and I'll hit on that later, but these raviolis were heaven. They are appetizer size and come out BUBBLING in cheese. To be honest we weren't really sure if they were raviolis because of how much cheese was smothered on top... So when we dug in it was magic. The raviolis were really tiny, which was cute, and they were cooked to perfection. I'm not kidding you, I wish I got it for my actually lunch and for dessert. So. Freaking. Tasty. We got sea bass in a vanilla sauce accompanied with veggies as well as chicken and homemade mashed potatoes. The sea bass was very light and yummy and the vanilla sauce (which seemed weird at first) really paired nicely with the fish. The chicken was tasty, even though it was mostly white meat (I'm a dark meat kind of gal) and the mashed potatoes were fantastic! I was so full after eating that I didn't even have room for dessert... And I always eat dessert. Overall this place was wonderful. It is cute and quaint, a bit off the beaten path, super friendly wait staff, and absolutely wonderful food. Our meal, with a bottle of water, came out to just about 70€, which is (to me) a bit pricy for lunch... HOWEVER, it was totally worth it, and I look forward to coming back here ASAP.

Chip B.

Yelp
Went here for Gillian's birthday and we were thrilled The food was great but more importantly Boom (?) our hostess waitress was fun and fantastic. Yes, a guy at an adjoining table stood up in the middle of our dinner and yelled at us for being too loud. He was probably right but everyone around was offended by his loud complaint. We asked Boom to send the complainer and his wife a couple of cognacs from us as a peace offering but Boom refused. Twice. She brought champagne at the end and it was great. We made fast friends with the couple next to us (from Freiburg Germany) which also vastly enhanced the evening. Way fun. Way good.

Hope C.

Yelp
My favorite bistro meal in Paris during our recent trip, likely owing to our entrée choices. Le Petit Pontoise is tucked away into a side street not far from Nôtre Dame or the river Seine. Its location is in close proximity to a number of popular tourist attractions, as well as Le Quartier Latin and St. Germain-des-Prés, if you don't mind a little bit of walking. I highly recommend taking a nice long stroll after your heavy meal here, if the weather allows. We made a reservation a few weeks in advance via our hotel concierge, so I cannot speak to how hard it is to get a table here. We did go on a Thursday night in the springtime at 8pm, and by 8:30pm the place was full. As mentioned in other reviews, the woman who is in charge here is efficient but not overbearing. I loved the atmosphere in Le Petit Pontoise because it was casual and cottage-like, while still maintaining a lot of class. It's not the most romantic of places - perfect for a group of friends or family to eat some home-cooked food and linger over dessert. We started, as we always did, with two glasses of champagne. It's such a perfect way to start a meal - I never realized prior to our recent trip to France how a single glass of champagne can really set the excitement, anticipation and tone of the meal. It's a signal that the time to relax has come. It's a sign of celebration. Try it for yourself and you'll be a fan, I'm sure! Our starters were the roasted Camembert and cheesy ravioli. Both were spectacular. Really, how can you go wrong with a quality block of Camembert (with just the right hint of bitter) roasted in the oven until warm and gooey? The ravioli was also wonderful, certainly the best version of "mac and cheese" I've ever had. As a warning, it does come out very hot, so you'll have to wait for it to cool. But the marrying of cheeses in a way that is palatable but not overwhelming is commendable. The roux underneath the melted cheese was also perfect and the ravioli were not overcooked. It seems like a very simple dish, but often these are the hardest to master because there is no complexity to hide mistakes. My main dish was the favorite that I had in over 9 days in France: the pig stew. It was sweet but savory and served in a mini casserole dish. It reminded me of something that would be served in Quebec or French Canada, simply because of how hearty it was. It was clearly a family recipe of some sort, and it was delicious -- the pork fell apart but was not desiccated and I was so glad to have some bread on the side to mop up the gravy. My husband had duck breast and foie gras over mashed potatoes -- the ultimate in comfort food. Full of flavor but not heavy-handed The beauty of this place is that the atmosphere, service and food do not feel forced. You don't feel like it's a big production. Our meal took under 2 hours, which, by French standards, was such a welcome relief, because we actually had time to take a walk and enjoy part of the night once it was over! Simple, home-cooked, relaxing and pleasant. And quite affordable at that!

Teresa V.

Yelp
Went here as a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. It is, however, on thr higher end in terms of price but totally worth it for the quality and quantity of food you'll be getting. I had the escargot for starter and the sauce was so creamy and savoury. For entree i had duck with fried foie gras and i had multiple mouth-orgasms. The foie gras was crunchy yet melted in my mouth - and i normally don't like duck but this was different. I had creme brulee for dessert, and it was okay compared to the predecessors. Great staff and friendly service. Go here if you want delicious and authentic French cuisine!

Mercy P.

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Walk into this tiny Saint Germain / Latin quarter restaurants and be treated by two little women one French one Korean. Very helpful and accommodating . We had delicious food we wanted to lick the plate. This was a delicious dinning experience.

Philip T.

Yelp
We couldn't have enjoyed this restaurant more for our final night in Paris. It is located one block from our apartment. We went on a Friday night without a reservation (but I wouldn't advise it after 8:30). The staff were attentive and helpful particularly the man behind the bar. My wife ate the Camembert starter with the rack of lamb. I had the snails and the duck breast. The snails was the best dish I ate in Paris all week as was the bread. My wife's rack of lamb was a close second. Compared to the family style comfort food we'd been eating most of the week, this was more of a gourmet meal. We paired our meal with a bottle of 2011 Givry La Grande Berge. My wife finished with the creme brulee. The bill came to 157 euros, a price easy to achieve in this excellent restaurant.

Tansy R.

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We chose this place for our last night in Paris. Everything we ordered was spot on! The roasted shrimp starter was delicious and just the right size serving, even for 2 people to share. The duck I ordered (can't remember the exact name of the dish) was really, really good! We will definitely come back here on our next trip to Paris.

Sandra G.

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I ate here over a year ago and the food was amazed. I enjoyed every sip from the glass of champagne we order to start thru to the last bite of dessert. I plan to visit this sweet bistro every time I go to Paris. I can hardly wait for the next time!

Tierney H.

Yelp
You really can't beat this restaurant. The food is excellent, the wine selection is superb, and the staff are friendly and helpful. If you are near Notre Dame or in the Latin Quarter, definitely treat yourself to a meal here!