Le Procope

We’ve dined at this restaurant twice now, yesterday and today, and have been thoroughly impressed each time. The food is absolutely delicious – full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. The ambiance is stunning and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer. The service has been fantastic on both occasions. Today in particular, we were served by a lovely and very professional lady who handled a small challenge with grace and confidence – truly commendable! In summary: a place to relax and enjoy outstanding food and service. We’ll definitely be back and can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant!

Great food! I loved the pate de canard and escargots, so delicious. However, onion soup could have had more onions inside, otherwise good. After receiving food and my drink, I waited a very long time to receive service again. I sat for around 45-60 min before I could ask for the bill. Luckily I was not in a rush and was dining solo, but I could imagine for the other tables that it was a bit frustrating.. Waiters are proficient and attentive otherwise, and didn’t miss a single thing I asked for. Very sweet staff! Cocktails are great as well, and you can tell that the bartenders are experienced. P.S. great English for tourists visiting. (;

My best dining experience in Paris. Every bite was pure ecstasy. Revolutionary beef tenderloin melts in your mouth, recipe perfected over 400+ years. Duck breast was succulent and potatoes were moist with gravy. Such a rich history in that restaurant with figures such as Napoleon and Thomas Jefferson being regulars. Would recommend nobody miss this place on their next visit to Paris.

Wanted to eat at a classic French restaurant with a beautiful interior. Stopped by in the afternoon to make reservations, hostess was extremely helpful, came back at 7pm and realized they stay open most of the day, restaurant was very busy downstairs and a long line to check-in. But fortunately, due to having reservations, they let us pick the best table next to the street level window. Service was fast and efficient, the wines by the glass list was excellent and they opened a new bottle for me and offered to pour as much or as little as I wanted and only pay for that much. What a great idea. Lobster ravioli was classic French, small portion with huge flavor, excellent. The sea bass was also classic and delicious. The millefeuille was a modern take on the classic, basically a canoe shaped croissant filled with dabs of cream. Not what I was hoping for. Then when our plates were just finished, the bill shows up unasked for, first time in over 30 days in France! The service before was very good and we had at least 3 different servers, not your mom and pop kind of place. But after receiving the bill so quickly, I was asked how much of a tip I wanted to leave, once again a first!

I visited the restaurant with such a long history and my expectations were high. Some dishes like the onion soup, the duck beast and the creme brulee were very good. Other dishes like the Burrata salad, the Coq au Vin and the Baba Rum were mediocre. Also the service was OK but lack the finesse that you expect from such an old and famous restaurant.

We were looking for some authentic French cuisine and chanced upon this establishment which we over heard the waiter explaining to the next table about its long history and origins. We tried the traditional beef and cock and enjoyed the taste of both but didn’t really enjoy the textures as they were quite different from the textures we were used to having. The servers were attentive and friendly so we had a great experience overall

Stumbled upon this restaurant for our last dinner on our trip here. We didn’t know the history behind it at first but later pleasantly discovered that it was the oldest cafe in Paris! We tried the philosophers menu, which included a starter, entree, and dessert all for 41 euro, which is a pretty good deal. We arrived shortly after 7pm with no reservations and was a bit hesitant at first because of the large crowd at the lobby, but only had to wait for 30 mins for a table for two. Waited with drinks by the bar to kill time. Not bad! They also had coat check as well! Our waiter, Jonathan (didn’t get his last name), was so attentive and on top of everything despite how busy it was. Made the dining experience that much better. Food was delicious! We were so full at the end we couldn’t finish all the dessert. Would come back again in the future!

Great experience. We heard from friends that the visit was worth it since it’s the oldest cafe/restaurant in Paris and it really was. We ordered the steak and duck. The dishes were simply delicious and the staff very friendly. Would definitely go back. Worth it visiting!

Visited 05/09/2025 Our first day in Paris and Le Procope was just around the corner from our hotel, (Grand Hotel de l'univers, which I can also recommend.) I understand this is the oldest restaurant in Paris, dating back to 1686. We were here with my sister in law and brother in law. We started with the Prawn cocktail and Burrata tomatoes. Entrées included were the Dauphine ravioli, Beef cheeks, roasted Scottish salmon and the French duck breast. The duck and the salmon were 'ok'... but the beef cheeks that my BIL and I had were AMAZING! If you're ok with beef... you have to try this amazing dish. We did have some desserts, but they elude me now... sorry. Service was very attentive. Niel our waiter struggled a little with his English, while I struggled with my French... but we managed and thanks to a couple of very nice French Bordeaux's... a good time was had by all!

It may be one of the oldest restaurants in Paris - but the food is far from old - we waited at the bar and then were seated about 30 mins later - we didn't have a reservation. Bar service was great as was the food and service - highly recommend it

Mmmm - absolutely love the history. Love the backside of the restaurant on an utterly charming street. And, love the ice cream made from a recipe dating back to the 1600's. Would return to eat at the bar for sure. It's very touristy overall and meals at our table were hit and miss. But I still recommend diving into a slice of Parisian history.

This is my third time coming to Le Procope, and I think it gets better each and every time! The food is divine. The atmosphere is historic, and the service is very accommodating. As an American having dinner before leaving Paris, you wanna soak in every bit before you leave, and this restaurant gives you the most incredible Parisian experience. As one of the oldest restaurants in Paris, you will see the likes of an older couple just coming into dinner business deals being made, and Couples on date nights from all over the world. I ordered from the philosopher's menu, which gave me an amazing opportunity to try a few different things! Each bite was better than the last.

This was dinner for our first night in Paris at the old restaurant in town. We enjoyed a few nice selections. The decor was very nice and they were supposed to be Napoleon's hat on display, but I did not see it. There is a large upstairs room on the way to the restrooms. I think I like the braised beef cheeks and the duck breast. The service was pretty good. We walked in early without a reservation and were seated quickly. Food very good service very good atmosphere excellent

One of the oldest cafe in Paris, it's a beautiful restaurant and yes it's a huge tourist attraction. Definitely should make a reservation since we got here around 5:30pm and waited about 30 min. The hostess was very friendly and can speak English. After taking our coats, they seated us. All the tables are close together but it's like that in Paris! I see reviews about being loud but of course there is a lot of people but we didn't have a problem with it. Since we were a little short on time we just ordered a glass of champagne and got the main course. Hubby got the revolutionary's beef tenderloin, it came with potatoes and he loved his dish. I got the coq au vin, it came with some bread. I thought the side of the chicken was a little dry but the flavors were good. I would come back again and try something else since other peoples dishes looked great!

Conosidered one of the most iconic restaurants in Paris hosted such prominent as La Fontaine, Voltaire and the Encyclopedistes: Benjamin Franklin, Danton, Marat, Robespierre, Napoleon Bonaparte, Balzac, Victor Hugo, Gambetta, Verlaine, Anatole France as well as Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon's hat is proudly displayed in a glass case and legend has it this was once left as collateral by Bonaparte, then a young officer, when he could not settle his bar tab....So, visiting Le Procope is like taking a time capsule and revisit old France after the revolution. Red velvet, French Banquets, original lustres d'epoque you will experience old France. Le Procope means soupe à l'oignon. I used to come here often when I worked in Paris for Bain. The restaurant offers traditional French cuisine as its best with many traditional dishes such as escargot's au beurre, sole meunière, steak Diane et steak au Poivre and tete de veau come en 1686. The service is dedicated and very attentive. .the dress code is business casual so a little bit more formal than à Brasserie. The ambiance is charming romantic and definitely historic.

Worth a try! Get a Reservation. We went for lunch for Papa's bday. Great service and casual attire is welcome. Kids and family friendly also. Don't forget to go check out Napoleon's hat displayed downstairs. He was one of the many iconic patrons of the restaurant.

We came to this oldest restaurant in Paris for dinner during our visit in Paris. Great restaurant, great service and great food. When we checked in at arrival, someone would get our coats and hang them up (we got a number to claim our coats later on). There are set dinners that include an appetizer, a main dish and a dessert. English friendly here; however, we were the only Asian in the restaurant at th this particular time. There was this older gentleman sitting next table to us kept staring at my husband when my husband was eating the escargots which made us feel little uncomfortable. Overall, a great restaurant that we highly recommend. My girls love their cream brûlée. Please make a reservation in advance.

Classic French with impeccable service. Never felt rushed even though we were early dinner

Le Procope is a historic restaurant where many of the French revolutionaries used to dine and the interior decor speaks to that history, so it's worth dining indoors instead of the small patio they have in the back that opens up to a charming alleyway. While the food wasn't the best here, it was perfectly fine. I assumed this restaurant would ride off its history to lure in tourists, so my expectations for food were pretty low but I found the food to be fine and the portions were quite large here. They have a section on the menu dedicated to historical recipes, which is cool to check out. The chocolat chaud is worth trying and is definitely as rich/thick/creamy as any of the best in Paris. Servers were really friendly & one even encouraged me to practice my French with her, also insisting that I try my hand at the French menu.

Lovely restaurant and our meals were delicious. Be sure to reserve ahead. It was a Monday night in February and the place was packed. We were seated quickly with a reservation.we had an appertif, red and white wine, coq au vin , beef cheeks snd a Floating island for dessert and the bill was 128€ which is cheap compared to what we pay in SF. My beef cheeks were absolutely delicious, meltingly tender in a rich brown sauce with tiny onions and mushroom and mashed potatoes on the side. Warm and cozy on a freezing cold day in Paris. We were surrounded by French speakers so it didn't seem touristy. Service was good but it did seem the people next to us waited quite a long time between entree snd main course. A couple of blocks from where we are staying which was very convenient. I'd go back!

Came here on my visit to Paris last month during the Olympic and wasn't impressed with the service, food and ambiance. With reservations already made and it still took them 10 min to seat us in upstairs where they were only 1 table with 2 guests. The server obviously knew we were tourists so he didn't even care to came and took order. We had to wait for a little more which made no sense. Food definitely wasn't that good compared to other restaurants in Paris Personally don't come bcoz it stated it's one of the oldest restaurants in Paris . You surely can find better restaurants in town.

Excellent service, beautiful restaurant, and very good food. I had the onion soup, steak frites, and I tried the pork cheeks and the ravioli. All dishes were excellent.

This restaurant is super cute. The outside patio where you can eat is in a cute alleyway with other restaurants. We actually ended up eating here because the line for La Jacobine was too long and there was no wait here. We got the escargot to start and the duck and truffle risotto as entrees. The risotto was so creamy; I really enjoyed it. The service was a bit slow but probably because it was a busy night. It's also a bit pricey but the ambiance is well worth it!

This restaurant is probably one of the best in Paris! Food is delicious. If you don't have a reservation be prepared to wait 20-30 mins to get sitting.

First off - the atmosphere is amazing. The cafe is known for being the oldest operating cafe in Paris with some well known historical figures having dined here. The We found the food to be pretty good too. The flank steak and fries were well perfectly, but I thought the coq au vin perhaps had been sitting too long as the chicken was dry and a little tough. Would choose something different next time. Desserts were top notch, I would go back just for the creme brulee and pistachio pie. Service was a little slow paced, but it's Paris and you don't just eat and run. The wine and conversation made the time pass quickly and for me added to the meal rather than detract from it. We had a good time discussing what we enjoyed about the past few days.

The oldest cafe in Paris! Since 1686! So it's super old. A family member recommended we come here and it was amazing. We loved it so much we came back another time for dinner. It has so much history! And many famous people have dined here from Napoleon to Benjamin Franklin. Napoleon's hat is framed on the wall upstairs. The last being our last night in Paris and was an excellent way to end our vacation. Make a reservation online on their website. Folks with no rezy were turned away and told that maaaybe they'd get a spot in an hour. You can imagine some people were upset and made it known. It looks so fancy in here and the prices were reasonable. The ambiance felt very classy and expensive. But again, reasonable prices which was shocking. Both times I got the risotto with scallops. Oh my gosh, absolutely delicious. The escargot was delicious as well and became my go-to appetizer anywhere we went. Drinks were delicious. It may be France but they make a darn good mojito. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

Amazing traditional French cuisine, excellent ambience, service is little slow but the great food made up for it. Love the calf cheeks.

We experienced the slowest service of my life but the highlight was the French onion soup. Truly delicious! Braised beef cheek was okay but not too special. Calf's head had a nice sauce. Revolutionaires dish was pretty good.

This was our first meal in Paris and it was amazing. I had the onion soup and flank steak with fries and pistachio gelato for dessert. My husband had prawns and the beef cheek. We also had the blackberry mule and a French pale ale. Service was excellent and our waiter was very helpful since we don't speak much French. The restaurant was beautiful it is known as one of the oldest restaurants in Paris.

Le Procope markets itself as the oldest cafe in Paris, opening in 1686 (though not continous). It's the sort of thing a tourist has to go to, especially since it had on the menu two I've always wanted to try in Paris (to see if it is that much better): L'escargot (the snail) and Coq au Vin (Rooster in Wine). Both were good, though I couldn't say that it was that much better than elsewhere. It opens at noon every day of the week, and we got there about 45 minutes. It was already pretty busy inside, but we were seated right away without a reservation. I wouldn't consider it a fine dining place: the prices were very reasonable and it obviously wants to attract a wide clientele. For lunch, there is a fixed price menu where you can choose a combination of entree, dessert, and appetizer (2 of three would be 24,5€, all three would be 31,5€). My wife chose the 2 option, picking beef chuck with mashed potatoes and Floatting (not a misspelling) Island for dessert. Coq au Vin was 28,5€ and the count of 6 snails was 11,9€. A complementary side of black and green olives were given to us, with toothpicks. Complementary sliced bread was next, and it was OK..definitely easy to fill up on, if not careful. Next were the snails...and you can definitely hear it coming...as the butter sauce on the snails are boiling as it comes to the table. It's a great, great touch. I got to reaquaint myself in using the reverse tongs that is a requisite to hold those scalding shells, while you dig for the meat. The foot has already been removed for you, so once you remove the meat, it can be popped into your mouth. They were small, but tasted great....not chewy at all. The main courses came, and were served on the procope china. A carafe of tap water was provided when asked, so we could refill our glasses as needed. The chuck tasted a lot like a really good pot roast, braised long enough so the meat was tender and breakable using a fork. My coq au vin was served in a traditional metal casserole dish, where I could spoon out what I wanted onto my dish. The red wine sauce was good. It came with pearl onions, mushrooms, and baby potatoes. It was definitely a rooster since the two pieces of meat were the really large wing and part of the breast (bone-in). Dessert of floating island came quite a bit after we had finished our entree, and was something we never had before, but later I realized it's a classic French dessert, favored by Julia Child. It's basically a meringue, floating on custard, drizzled with candy bits and caramel. Definitely worth a bite or two (or more). Payment was made at the table, and it required a hand signature. The whole meal took about 90 minutes. Since we still had time, we were able to head upstairs to check out the famous Napoleon Hat, and see that there were other dining areas of the hotel. Glad we came.

Tourist trap with a disgusting and outdated menu. There's more to French cuisine than this indigestible cliche. The service is rather unpleasant and the entire place feels outdated (not because of the historical aspect - I know it's an old building) , but it's just relying on the location and history. Time to clean up and update.

Food was more then amazing, I ordered the duck and French onion soup, French onion soup was very very good and is a must-get. Our server (Pierre) was very nice, he forgot our drinks but was very apologetic. Very oldish style feel and design, being the first EVER restaurant in Paris, it did not disappoint

The food was great and history was cool, but the service was very slow unfortunately for our group of 4. There were about 3 or 4 other groups of similar sizes who sat after us and left way before us and we ended up being the last table in our section still waiting for food. Not sure why the service was below average this day but guess it's still worth visiting

It was our 26th anniversary. We had no dinner reservations, no international cell phone policy for research or navigation, and no plan other than to get lost for a few hours on the streets of Paris. We started wandering in the Latin Quarter and passed many cute cafes, some with live music, but we kept walking because if chicken nuggets are on the menu it's too touristy for me. We made it to the Saint Germaine district and were about to turn around when I happened to glance left, down an alleyway so small that I may have missed it if I blinked. I saw twinkle lights and a cobblestone street too narrow and bumpy for anything but pedestrians. We walked the length of it, passing many adorable places with fun crowds drinking and talking or couples kissing. But I had my eye on the empty one - the one with white table cloths and waiters in tuxedos. We had our choice of any table on the patio, so I selected one with the perfect vantage point for watching people and admiring architecture. Within minutes, the patio was full and lively, a slightly later dinner crowd apparently. Our waiter looked like my son but with a curled-tip mustache. He offered English menus and spoke easily with us, knowing very limited French. He offered that we begin our celebration with champagne (which sounded like a gift but ended up on our bill). We then selected an affordable but delectable bottle of red wine from the Burgundy area which we tend to like. At this point, we read inside the menu the history of the restaurant. Astonishingly, we'd stumbled into the oldest cafe in Paris (1686), where the likes of Voltaire and Napoleon had dined!!!!! And the prices were surprisingly low. I toasted to that! Next, it was on to the starters, French onion soup as beautiful as you'd imagine and, for me, a much-too-cheesy version of French mac & cheese, part of the prix-fixe menu. Then, it was traditional steak with béarnaise sauce for him and vegetarian risotto for me (not the best pairing with the pasta starter - my poor choice). We sent the steak back because it was far too overcooked though they argued with us on that point. We ended with an orange soufflé that sounded better than it was and an espresso with some sort of almond cookie dome. After dinner, I went to the ladies room inside the restaurant up the grand staircase past Napoleon's hat. It was only then that I realized that hundreds of guests - with reservations I'm sure - in their finest dinner apparel were seated inside the huge, lavish restaurant. We were lucky. I'd still pick the more laid-back, aesthetic patio with buskers and musicians and lovely French people chatting at elbow's length, all happy to be here lingering for hours and hours. On the whole, though the food was only okay, the experience could not have been more romantic or memorable on our anniversary in Paris!

Absolutely amazing. My husband and I did the 3 course lunch meal and it was just so memorable even if the service was laissez faire. I loved the atmosphere and vibe and how the food was plated/served. So happy my husband chose this place because it was one of my favorites in Paris.

Our dinner at this legendary, historic and charming restaurant was one of the highlights of the trip to Paris. From the moment we walked in, we were humbled at the historic French memorabilia, meticulous attention and pride of the presentation, and wonderful energy of the staff and clientele alike. We made friends with a dignified father and son duo that sat next to us at a neighboring table, comparing notes on wine, business, and life. Our server, Sofiane, offered us wonderful recommendations to the menu, and made sure that we enjoyed every bite. The maître d was purely professional, and delightfully engaged with us on the history of the restaurant. This experience is truly special, and one that we will return to every time we return to Paris. Merci, Le Procope!

We had the absolute pressure dining at this fine establishment! Dinner was exceptional and the food was phenomenal!! Our server, Kevin went above and beyond to ensure that we had a memorable and wonderful experience. He always made sure we were topped off and continued to serve and show us so much kindness during our dinner. Thank you so much Kevin for taking care of our small party!! This place is soaked with history and you can tell just by walking into this establishment.

Le Procope is a historic Parisian restaurant opened in 1686 and has seen numerous famous guests including Napoleon, Voltaire, and Victor Hugo. The huge restaurant still maintains a centuries-old charm, as well as relics from some of its famed guests (including Napoleon's hat!). The menu features classic French cuisine with a few historic recipes on its menu. One historic dish was the "Ivre de Juliénas" Coq au Vin, a rich stew made of rooster braised in red wine with lardons, mushrooms, and onions, and the stew had a distinctive, rich flavor from the wine. We also had the Normandy steak tartare, made of seasoned minced raw beef topped with a raw egg yolk, but the tartare was quite chewy and sinewy and not the best version of this dish I've had. Both of the fish dishes we had were solid, including the deboned Duglere-style Whole Roasted Sea Bream served with a fennel purée on the side; and the Sea Bass Puff Pastry, made of a fillet of sea bass with crispy skin sandwiched between a layer of puff pastry with spinach/mushrooms on the bottom, and a plain layer of crispy puff pastry on the top. Both of these dishes were delicious and came with creamy sauces, which accentuated the subtle flavors of the fish. Finally, we ended our meal with the Cheese Platter, which came with Saint-Marcellin (a hard cow's milk cheese), a creamy Camembert, and Fourme d'Ambert (a blue cheese), along with slices of walnut/raisin bread and dressed greens. Overall, this was a great restaurant to visit for its history and atmosphere, but the food and value were surprisingly decent as well!

Food was amazing! Perhaps there is a charm in the dated and establishment settings of old restaurants but it is wasted on me. All I see are the filthy carpets. This is a salon de the with many, many different rooms on multiple floors. The service is traditional and attentive. We had the salmon tartare which was different but the saltiness of the of fish eggs was sublime. I had the coq au vin and the boy had Steak frites. The CAV was really, really good. We finished with profiteroles and they were exactly as they should be. Divine! I will return but may next time request a specific table on the ground floor.

My husband and I were really excited to dine here on our last night in Paris and were sorely disappointed when this was the worst food we've ever had in France. We ordered the dauphine ravioli and onion soup to start and shared the risotto as a main. We didn't realize until after we finished the flavorless ravioli that the chef had completely forgotten the sauce (we saw another table receive their order dripping in sauce as we left). However the lack of flavor did not stop at the ravioli - the onion soup tasted like a store bought broth and the truffle risotto lacked any truffle or flavor besides plain cream. We left perplexed by the other good reviews this restaurant has received...

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This is the oldest caffe in Paris running continuously. Established in 1686, it has served many famous people and important figures. Amongst those, Napoleon. Besides being in a very central location close to all the important sites in Paris, this location is also Michelin rated.., and legend has it, that it has the best ice-cream ever! The interior of the restaurant feels straight out of a movie. Charming and antique, but with a little bit of modern also thrown in. It is quite picturesque. Now on to the food.. We started with a nice big bowl of French Onion Soup... I mean, when in Paris... But for real, this was the best French Onion Soup I've ever had. Ever. The mushroom risotto was next on our menu. It was nicely done, with plenty of chews and flavor. Delicious!! And to end our meal, we had to try the famous ice-cream. We got the Sunday, with hazelnut and pistachio. Not the first combination I would've thought about, but it definitely worked. And yes, it was delicious. I don't think it was the best Ice cream I've ever had, but it was good to have more than once. I suggest making reservations online, since it gets quite busy there. And remember.. you may be searing where someone historical did as well. Au'revoir!!

This was supposed to be the fancy dinner that I did when I was in France, so I had a high bar. For reservations, there is a requirement that you put down a deposit equal to the number of party members multiplied by 10, which was new to me. I ordered the sea bream and escargot as my main course and appetizer paired with a rose from Bandol. The sea bream came with mashed potatoes and was quite good, although I do wish the complement was rice instead. My escargot was good, but Polidor's (which I had the night before) was superior. The service was pleasant, although it did take quite a while for the server to come around and take our order. Overall a pleasant, but not phenomenal experience.

Friendly service and great food in a historic venue. Dessert is a must! Very special night w/ my family visiting Paris from DC & NY

Ironically we opted to dine here when walking down their alley. I had no idea it was a famous restaurant where many notables have dined. I chose it because they had a prix fix lunch at $20euro last March that looked fantastic. There were only 3 tables in the alley so I assumed it was an unassuming restaurant... my favorite kind of place. Ironically we ordered then batter half went to restroom inside and came back out saying... "it's a fancy restaurant inside! Presidents and poets have dined here!" I wasn't sure if this was good or not... I'm all about the food and the service. Suffice it to say it exceeded expectations. We feasted on trout almondine/meunière. Husband from New Orleans says to the waiter... that's usually 2 separate dishes. He said yes we like to combine the two... fantastic idea! It was a whole trout with head on and it was fantastic. We also tried their pate which was the best of all the ones we tried in Paris. We also tried the appetizer of artichoke mousse which delicious and refined. If we hadn't been staying so far away we would have gone back for our next meal. Will definitely return when I'm next in Paris.

I was super excited to get to eat at Le Procope! I love the history of it all! My sister and mother and I decided to try to get in without a reservation on our last night in Paris. We went early and were able to be sat right away - had we been any later I don't believe we could have gotten in. I tried my first onion soup there! It was good! My guess is that it was probably average compared to some but I am happy my first one was from Le Procope! My sister and I shared escargot. It was good - not the best I've had but decent. For my entrée I had another "first" for me; the coq au vin! I loved it! It was a lot of food and I didn't finish it. For dessert my sister and I both ordered the baba au rhum ambre. I think we both took one bite. My suggestion is just buy a shot of rum! Regardless of the mostly average fare (maybe that's my fault by not ordering the right thing), I would highly suggest going here for the history of it alone!

Holy fucking shit I can't get enough of this place. I made a reservation for a late lunch because I became privy to the knowledge that this is supposedly the longest continuously running cafe in Paris. I have since read conflicting reports about this but either way, it is a bold claim and I ate that shit up. The interior of the restaurant and the experience provided is the main reason for the five stars. It is really unique and special. The service is wonderful as well. GF started off with a glass of champagne and I sampled their saint Germaine spritz which was a nice spin on the classic aperol version. The vegetarian options are limited but it was kind enough for them to include at least one dish in every category. I like leeks but I'm not exactly running into bed with them so I skipped the vegetarian appetizer option, leek mimosa. I ordered the only vegetarian entree I saw at the time, the mushroom risotto and immediately after placing my order, GF brought to my attention their vegetable casserole (which in my mind was a ratatouille which, as you already know, I absolutely had to eat in Paris). We were able to call our waitress over who seemed very irritated at our request to change my order but informed us they did not have that today. For those who actually like mushrooms, you might be disappointed at the lack of any solid mushroom in the risotto but I was pleased as someone who does not fall into that category. There was, however, a nice truffle flavor which I do enjoy (bougie bitch, you understand). The texture was very creamy and the risotto was cooked well but overall the flavor was lacking. I did not feel inclined to finish it. GF ordered the onion soup which we both enjoyed. GF says, and I quote, "it was very good". GF also did the whole "when in Rome" thing and ordered escargot. Sit down because her review of this was very profound, "it was good". We really couldn't stop there and ordered the flambéed crepe for dessert which was absolutely drenched in grand marnier and a really nice way to end the meal. We were there for 2+ hours and even though the food wasn't earth-shattering, the whole experience was wonderful and I couldn't recommend it enough.

Excellent food, excellent service. This Brasserie is OLD and still does some historical dishes. We started with the French onion soup which was so good but was filling and I would probably forgo for future visits. We ordered two of the historical dish's: braised beef cheeks and the coq au vin. Both excellent and very rich. Both dishes came served in their cooking coquette and braising pan and were plated at the table. Very good portions and could accommodate two. For dessert we did the crème brûlée and the strawberry Melba ice cream Sunday. Both delightful. This is a must eat! Does accept Amex!

We found this unusual and historic restaurant an enjoyable experience. I recommend it for those visiting Paris that desire a little more. The menu offers dishes that were served in 1686 and the decor is classic 17th century. The appearance upon first look is formal, a little stiff, but the staff goes over and beyond to make customers feel welcome and relaxed. The ambiance is a wonderful balance of history and Parisian fun. Napoleon's hat is displayed in a cabinet on the 2nd floor. Supposedly, he left his hat with the restaurant to cover the cost of his meal. I love this touch - whether true or not it adds a nice bit of excitement. I took my daughter and her husband here for his birthday. We had a great time. I'm coming back and taking my husband here - which I know he'll absolutely love. It's a little tricky making reservations, but there is a special walk-in time that is usually good with a little wait (I think it's 7:30, but check with the maître'd).

Although Le Procope has the best escargot I have ever had in Paris, I took one star off for the service and attitude I received. I was seated downstairs and the tables were so close to each other that whenever anyone got up they likely knocked over something from their table or the table next to them. I did not get a friendly smile from anyone who worked here. I ordered a glass of wine, the escargot and the soup a l'oignon. Both of the dishes were amazing - some of the best I have ever had in Paris! It wasn't until I got the bill that I noticed that they charged me for the wrong wine. When I ordered I specifically pointed to the Côtes-du-Rhône, under the white wine section. When the wine arrived I didn't think much about it, but it was a red wine - I thought maybe I pointed to the wrong one? When I brought this up to the waiter he said the wine he gave me was still from the Côtes-du-Rhône region, and asked me of did you want a white wine? .....yes that's what I originally ordered. The sneakily charged me double for a more expensive wine and wouldn't do anything about the mistake they made. Overall, I would come back for the food but never for the service - the people working here really need to work on their customer service.

We experienced an incredible meal at Le Procope. The ambience was everything we hoped for. We chose the restaurant as our fine dining meal while in Paris. My kids were in awe of the ambience and our food was great. The filet was incredible. Service was very typical of the area but I think they could add one additional server to help accommodate. I had to pour champagne for my wife and I and even the server caught it and apologized. We would definitely return in the future.

Our most disappointing meal in Paris. We made dinner reservations when we visited in October, with high expectations due to the glowing reviews, and the fact that this is one of Paris' oldest restaurants. Somehow many things went wrong. This supposedly high end restaurant was so packed it sounded like a dim sum place. Then our meals came. The steak which was the special of the day was bland and chewy. The tartare was also the most underwhelming I've had in Paris. Sole meuniere was okay. The highlight was the dessert and the cocktails.

Some good food options, especially the French onion soup and escargots! But avoid the langoustine ravioli (not raviolis, just one - it's misleading). The restaurant is very pretty on the inside and the staff are nice, but unfortunately the service is extremely slow so we probably wouldn't return because of that.

The food is very good, I recommend getting their courses and not the pre-fixed menu. Service is very professional and prompt. I will visit again if I'm in Paris again.

Super restaurant avec un menu de brasserie typique avec une histoire incroyable , le service est impeccable.

Love it just like going back in time very professional staff and great food plus the location is in a very nice area

Honestly, I would give this zero stars if I could. The waiter was very rude. One person in my group spoke French and he heard the waiter speaking before the waiter knew he spoke French. He was dismissive and uncomplimentary. Plus, one friend wanted a meal prepared without cheese and the waiter got angry with her and then served both her appetizer seasoned and her dinner cold and raw. it was the worst experience I had in Paris. The food was not very good and most of the meals could use more flavor. I do not understand why the restaurant was so packed. Plus, there was an event going on and there were not enough waiters to cover the actual restaurant it took us three hours From start to finish.