Les Éditeurs

We were only in Paris for a week, but my wife and I decided to try every single restaurants onion soup and they were the best. All the food we had here was great but, I'll remember that soup. Not to forget to mention they had the most custardy and decadent creme brulee we had while in France, no where else compared. I'd go back here again for those two dishes alone. The pork I had was fantastic and had loads of garlic which I love, my wife had a delicious pasta with pesto.We ate on the second floor in lush red chairs in a quiet comfortable setting that was only a short walk from our hotel. Was fantastic.

We attended a business dinner with a valued customer. The restaurant boasts exquisite decor and exudes an inviting and lively atmosphere. The service was exceptionally professional and amiable. Regrettably, the food did not meet my expectations. While it was presented professionally and had an appealing appearance, the taste was lacking. The onion soup was bland and lacked the rich, caramelised flavour that is essential for this dish. The “French Duck Confit Parmentier, Full-bodied Jus, Small Fresh Herb Salad” was overcooked and somewhat dry, as if it had been reheated multiple times. On the positive side, my dessert, a “Fig Shortbread, Mascarpone Cream,” was excellent and met the standards I expect from a French restaurant.

A friend we hadn't seen for many years booked a table for us for dinner. It was wonderful in every way. Great food, excellent red wine, wonderful surroundings and a chance to catch up after so long. I would recommend Les Editeurs without hesitation.

Super top notch service, welcoming, helpful & friendly not just from your own waiter, but also from any staff member you encounter. Classic bistro fare from a Paris institution. Worth stopping in. Cheers!

The whole experience from reception, service and good was more than simply satifiyng. The lunch we had over there was absolutely wonderful and I would advise everyone to go there. Finally, the price ofcourse depends also on the number of bottles of wine you may order, so that is up to yourselves. Just go and enjoy!!!

I had the crème brûlée and a macchiato — pure bliss in a stylish setting. The crème brûlée was slightly large in size but not too sweet, pairing perfectly with the coffee. Time seemed to slow down, making it a truly relaxing and luxurious experience.

Visited here twice for dinner and on the first occasion had the beef tartare which was excellent. On the second occasion I had the entrecôte which was awful. Of the 350g, half was fat and gristle. My waiter was excellent and the vibe there is cool with more locals than tourists in attendance. Worthy of another try. Just don’t get the steak.

It’s always fully booked over here , but I was lucky enough to get a table without making any booking! Food were great !!! Very close to hotel Louis

Great spot for any occasion! I would stop here every night for a cocktail and appetizer! The food was great (steak tartare, French onion soup) and the staff was so friendly!! My Fiancé and I loved coming here, we will absolutely return on our next visit to Paris!

A classic French café/bar where you can linger over a single coffee or have aperitifs while people watching. Order a kir royale or a glass of wine and enjoy.

Just great food in an awesome part of town. Service is great and professional. Good place for a 3 course meal with a bottle of wine or champagne. If you have someone to impress, this would be a good place to go.

This restaurant is ok rating in Paris. We are here because of local recommendation. They also serve escargot. The restaurant is expensive during dinner. We chose to come to lunch special. The menu includes soup with entree. The soup is is butter squash and carrot base. It is a bit sweet. The soup is delicious. The entrée is the cod steak. The cod steak is well pan stirring. It is place green base mash. It is sauce with aioli green sauce. It is also delicious. The presentation of the food is pleasant. The service is just ok. Food come out in the right timing.

Very busy restaurant but very accommodating w/ excellent host. French onion soup was delicious. Albeit the crowd and bustle we were still cozy and relaxed and enjoyed our dinner and experience at Les Éditeurs.

Came here on Oct 7, I ordered a formule €40 for an entree (appetizer), a plat and dessert. My appetizer was oeuf Bio Mollet, Fondue de Poireaux & Chips de Lard. It had half boiled egg on top of pale green vegetable that was salty. The bacon topping was burnt. My main plate is Magret de Canard Rôti aux Fruits Secs, Mousseline de Patate Douce (pictured). I asked the server what is the recommendation on how it's cooked. He said medium which I was amenable but then he later said "mais, for you maybe medium well". I had forgotten how the temperatures are and completely trusted him. But alas. I should have not. He thought that I would not like it rare but he doesn't know I have eaten medium duck before. Anyway, it was a little tough and I did not think that the mashed sweet potato melded with the duck nor the red onion. It is so disparate even just in sight. And finally the crème brûlée. The saving grace! First of all the size is humongous! Nothing like the dish size of when they serve it up in the US. I thought I had taken a picture but I must have been lulled before I could. It was heavenly!

Came here twice during my most recent Paris trip and the first time was excellent everything-food and service. I use a cane and they even made a special accommodation, so I didn't have to hike up the stairs to use the public restroom. Food was excellent both time with the foie gras being absolutely delicious and the escargot and potatoes being so tender and perfectly seasoned. The only complaint I have is my waiter the second time was less than friendly, but no points marked off because that is more what I would expect attitude wise in Paris. Definitely recommend this place!

Welcoming environment with jazz playing in the background (piped in and not loud), smiling friendly servers, free really good green olives and peanuts with your drink. Delicious reasonably-priced food (almost all under €30 for protein and veggies etc.), comfortable red leather chairs, Parisian view with most chairs facing out enjoying an active street view through the wall of windows (open in nice weather), good cocktails and wines by the glass. Open all day everyday (I think, be sure to confirm). Great option for an early dinner (before many open at 7:00). Embarrassing to admit how often I've returned. Alex and Cliff gave me their names, all have made this my go-to place. That and the sea bass and green beans with extra sauce.

Recommended by our hotel nearby, was a god place for our first lunch in Paris this time. Mix of locals and tourists. Broad array of starters, small plates, salads and heartier fare. French onion soup was great and filling, bread awesome. Big pour of Champagne.

I love this place! No matter how busy they are, you will be taken care of. Sitting outside is as charming as sitting inside. Their stuff is very polite and accommodating. The food is consistently good. We've dined here many times before. Last night we had chicken special with vegetables and salmon. Amazing! It's fresh, tasty and the plates look beautiful. The restaurant is trendy, cozy and in a great location. Looking forward to coming back here.

Merci beaucoup! Pour une soirée fantastique. Le service était super, la nourriture était délicieuse, je reviendrai dès que possible ! To the non-French patrons : This is a nice establishment, please don't act like loud Americans!

This restaurant is absolutely lovely. My waiter, Matthieu, was wonderful- made it a great experience. Highly recommend!

A wonderful neighborhood place to relax and talk for hours with friends over a glass of wine or a cappuccino. We've gone almost everyday in Paris.

Great menu and plenty of table so you can walk in without a reservation. Our waiter grew up in Maine of all places and was great. Wine was as good as the food. Lots of Parisians which was a good sign.

Beautiful and classy. Service was slow but we didn't mind because it was such a comfortable and stylish setting. The food was great by US standards but it wasn't as memorable as many of the meals we had in Paris and far more expensive than what we were used to seeing in the 6th. Still, a very memorable long lunch in Paris.

Most amazing meal yet. Along with historic churches, second favorite thing to take photos of is food! I ordered Roasted Duck Filet with Dried fruit & Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Dave ordered 'Piece of' Rump-steak with Bearnaise sauce and French Fries. Waiter asked my husband how he wanted it cooked and he said medium. Can you imagine if he requested medium rare? I had a bite & it was absolutely delicious!

This restaurant in St. Germaine was fabulous. From the moment we walked in we were greeted so nicely. The atmosphere is great. All local patrons. Karina our waitress was excellent and recommended two delicious dishes. We ate every bite of the duck medallions with Morrell sauce and cod with coconut curry sauce. Don't leave Paris without dining here!

Service was terrible. Waited 45 minutes for soup. Table arrived 20 minutes after us and got their full meal. Never come here. Waist of time and money.

We tried to have dinner here based on a recommendation from the concierge at our hotel. We made a reservation online. Despite my best efforts to greet the Maitre D we were ignored and when he finally addressed us it was like we were a bother. We were seated in a small table in the back corner squeezed in between several empty tables. We sat there for several minutes and watch the tables around us seated and waited on. We were again ignored this time by 3 different servers helping those seated around us. It was obvious since we were the only non French in this area we were not wanted. We decided to leave. As we walked out the door past the Maitre D he didn't even ask why we were leaving. Luckily as we wandered the streets to find another restaurant we stumbled across a small bistro run by only a married couple and had the most amazing dinner.

I don't speak French but they were super sweet at helping me out . The French onion soupe is what I ordered . I had been walking all afternoon and desired a snack . This was a perfect atmosphere and the lighting was relaxing for my eyes . I would recommend this spot while walking Odéon neighborhood.

This my place to go after I land on Sunday morning . Great bistrot atmosphère. I recommend their French onion soup! Very tasty great croutons and lots of cheese gratiné. Sit outside and admire the people..

Im going to say 3 stars. I think the atmosphere is great and the food presentation is beautiful but the service is quite slow. She cleared all the dishes before I even had a chance to start eating my fries because I couldnt ask for ketchup. The carpaccio was thick and chewy and I couldnt finish it. My husband had the chicken entree which he said was very good and finished. Cool place but not a top spot in my books.

Stopped by for escargot and wine. It was the first time we've had escargot and we thought it was delicious. Inside of the restaurant smelled great so we will definitely be back. Ambiance, service, neighborhood were all awesome. We plan on staying in the neighborhood next time we're in Paris.

Tried to get in for dinner across the street at Le Comptoir for a double date around dinner time, but the restaurant is so small and they couldn't squeeze us in! So we decided to go across the street to this restaurant and give it a try. This restaurant was probably one of the biggest restaurants (space-wise) we went to while visiting Paris. It had downstairs seating and upstairs seating (along with outdoor, but what place in Paris doesn't have outdoor seating?) We were seated upstairs and asked if we could have a table by the window, but they said that it was reserved. But there was probably only one other table that showed up while we were there and there was about 8 tables in our seating area and the upstairs area had two divided areas so it was kind of weird we couldn't sit by the window. The service was slow, which isn't odd for Paris, but there really was no other tables being waited on while we were there and it was still very difficult for us to wave down our waiter. When we finally got in our order and our food. We weren't very pleased with any of the items we had. My boyfriend got a plate of different fishes on top of warm sauerkraut, which he did not enjoy. The fish really had no taste and there wasn't any sauce or anything to eat it with aside from warm sauerkraut. Maybe it's a thing that we just don't know about, but it was pretty bland. I got a duck and it was very dry and tough. It was so difficult to cut through and wasn't tasty at all. We had pretty good luck in Paris with tasty food, unfortunately this was probably one of the least tasty food places we ate at while we were there.

Summary based on one dinner: --great food, including vegetarian --average service for Paris --ok prices --hot downstairs inside on this visit -- close to Odeon Mo.

You might say I'm a tourist and okay so I found this place through Lonely Planet and might have referenced to a fold out map by Jardin du Luxembourg but my Parisian friend Marion was looking at the map more than I was. Anywho, this cafe, restaurant is a joy. As a graphic designer I must say I love the Type not to mention the name of the restaurant, this might be bias since I'm into that. Food: Excellent- a little pricier than other places by one or two euros however the atmosphere is very classy with a teak finish. It's perfect for people watching, catching up on a good read, or chatting with a friend. When I think of France I think of that evening we sipped on cafes and munched on little french things. I recommend this to anyone visiting or Living in france. Balance of locals and outsiders

Ended up here on a Friday evening when I could not get into Le Comptoir across the street. The service is friendly and used to tourists. Food is OK, but not great. Escargot were really good though!

One of the more civilised, yet low-key, cafés in Paris, furthermore located in the Quartier Latin (former students area). Cozy atmosphere, free WiFi, open from breakfast to dinner time, serving hot food for all three meals. In other words, beats Starbucks (there's one around the corner) hands down as a very pleasant place to meet friends at any time of the day.

Today was very hot in Paris. We chanced upon this place and decided a meal was worth any price just to sit in the air conditioned space. The upstairs is posh with red leather seating. The menu was available in English (this seems to be a bit of a rarity). The waitress was exceptional and the food was superb. The risotto with smoked duck was beyond my expectations.

Not a massive fan. Very average compared to the other food in the area. I would have preferred to gone elsewhere.

All the other reviews are totally spot on, this place *is* right across the street from le comptoir! All kidding aside, the food is ok, it's a bit overpriced for what you get & the flavors are somewhat indistinguishable... We too wanted to try the place across the street but had to settle for this...

After a long walk, we couldn't get into Le Comptoir, so we figured we would try Les Editeurs across the street. Our waiter looked like Malcolm Gladwell. He moved all kinds of tables around outside so that our party of 3 had room, but didn't violate the "every table outside must face the street" law that France follows religiously. I started with the roasted eggplant, tomato and mozzarella millefeuille. It was kind of a cool concept and tasted very good. My cousin got the crispy bread with goat cheese puree and we ended up taking turns licking the plate (note to self: do not see Contagion). For dinner, I got the sea bass, which was cooked with the skin on. Our waiter came over to check on us, and suddenly gasped. He literally was astonished because he didn't think I was cutting my fish in the most efficient way possible. He then grabbed a knife and fork and de-skinned and de-boned my fish on my plate as we sat there hysterically laughing. Later in the night, we asked him to take a picture of us. We figured we would hand him the camera and he would say what everyone always does - "do I just press here?" Instead, he started messing around with the menu while laughing about how bad our F-stop settings were for this lighting. I think this guy may have actually been Malcolm Gladwell. For dessert, we had the brioche French Toast with caramel ice cream, which, while simple, was definitely in the top 3 things I ate in Paris. It was beautiful weather, and while we ate, several street musicians played quietly. Between the hilarious waiter, great food and atmosphere, this felt like a quintessential French night.

In desperation of food, my boyfriend said he was going to faint, we stopped here because the place across the street did not open until 8:30. It was your typical french brasserie, indoor/outdoor seating basically on the street. He ordered a hamburger (who is he?) and I ordered croque monsieur because I had seen it in that movie It's Complicated. He scarfed his burger down so who knows if it was good, my guess is it was ok, but he didnt care. Having never eaten croque monsieur before, it was delicious. In fact, my boyfriend tried it and ordered it somewhere the next day, I liked mine better. But what really wowed us was the creme brulee with boubon vanilla. We had to eat creme brulee while we were there so this was the place. It may have been out of starvation, but it was nothing short of amazing! I should mention that I dropped a fork and before I could reach down to pick it up there was a new one on the table.

Fantastic restaurant. Wanted a nicer meal with friend and this place ticked all the boxes. Nice atmosphere, great service, amazing steak, even more amazing creme brulee. My friend said the snails were spot on! Could not fault it and would definitely go there again and recommend this place.

My husband had the plat du jour and I tried the lamp chops. Both were ok but nothing special for the price. Nice location and view. Probably wouldn't eat here again

I am in love with the new space! It is like eating in a friend's home library or fancy salon. It is always packed, but you can probably find seats on the generous upper level. Unfortunately, forget about the terrasse. Even in winter, it's always occupied - and they kindly give little throw blankets for the lucky ones who score a table. The staff is not snobbish, and are quick to welcome you and check to make sure you have all you need. I have only been a few times for apero, but they give little snacks and keep your glasses full (water or wine!). The food looks and smells incredible, so I will have to properly sit for dinner sometime.

Ordered: Foie Gras Steak Tartare Creme Brulee The BEST meal I had in Paris. I hadn't treated any of the items I ordered so I said why not? I'm in Paris after all. The Foie Gras was definitely interesting. My friend said to put salt on it and eat it with bread. I thought it was ok but I'm sure that's my palate not the actual item. Next, Steak Tartare was amazing. I got it slightly cooked and it was amazing. Lastly, Creme Brulee was love at first bite. You could hear the crack in the crust and it smelled divine. I devoured the whole thing in 2 minutes flat. Now that I'm back in Canada, I long for this. Costed me about $70 for these 3 items but well worth it.

While walking through The city on an evening stroll. A friend and I came across this bistro, after forgoing the long wait across the street. The menu, food and staff were all welcoming. With dishes offering something for almost anyone. I had the sesame wrapped seared tuna which was delicious. He had the steak tar tar which also said was amazing. The quintessential Parisian seating with view of passersby was the icing on the proverbial cake. Would definitely go again.

We returned to the Comptoir and couldn't deal with the line, Les Editeurs was convenienlty across the street so we lunched at this establishment. Decent service, mediocre food, a bit over priced. Our salads and soups were just ok, void of any creativity. Perhaps are expectations are too high in Paris, but we were wowed by the food across the street. I would have been better off with some street food or a quick meal at Avant Comptoir.

The food here was just "OK", with the exception of the French onion soup, which was exceptional. So I recommend just coming here for a light snack to try the onion soup. Sitting in the outdoor seating was really nice in this small square in Paris, but you'll probably do better for food across the street at Le Comptoir. The fare here is very standard French bistro; I had a the steak which was overcooked and mediocre tasting, even with the sauce. It's not a bad place, but there are definitely better.

An excellent restaurant. Great service great food great atmosphere. Very good wine. We went back two days in a row. One draw back was the steak although flavorful was definitely tough. A solid 4.5 to 5 star performance.

We had a great time here. My husband and I came for an end of the night people watching with cheese and wine experience. We had the carpaccio, which was great, and the cheese platter. We sat outside and enjoyed the view and the food!

Les Editeurs is closed for remodeling for at least a month as of June 11, 2014. But there are lots of other great choices near by.

We came here on the recommendation of a friend whose parents were living in Paris for a few months. We were so impressed, we came back two nights in a row! The first night we sat upstairs overlooking the little street below. The grilled vegetables were perfectly seasoned and came cold, which was nice because it was so hot in Paris the week we were visiting. We also had the French Onion Soup (both nights) because we heard it was the best in all of Paris, let me assure you, we couldn't agree more! For our entrees, my mom had the scallops and said they were the best she had ever eaten. My dad had escargot and steak with french fries. My sister had the tandoori chicken, which was the least well-recieved dish. The chicken was a tad on the dry side, and the asian noodle side needed significantly more seasoning for our taste. I had the curried lamb and it was to die for. It was so good that I ordered it again the following night to share with my family. My sister had the caesar salad, which was very refreshing and had a french twist to the dressing that we liked. My dad ordered the tuna and it was seared to perfection. My mom ordered the chicken special, served with a broth reduction and it melted in our mouths. Our waiter (both nights, by coincidence), Steve, was EXCELLENT! His attentiveness, humor and service added to the top-notch ambiance both upstairs and down. This is a must-visit restaurant while you're in Paris.

Came here because l'avant comptoir across the street was, yet again, intimidatingly busy. Long story short, Les Editeurs serves so-so food at completely overpriced fares. If I can impart one piece of wisdom: don't get the foie gras! Felt like I'm eating a slab of butter, in a not-so-good way. The decor is pretty ok though. Walls lined with lots of books. Place is full of solo non-french diners sipping wine and reading books by terrible light. ah ah ah, the Parisian dream.

I want to love this place as I was first taken here by the chic-est and coolest Parisian woman I know - But honestly, I just like it. The atmosphere is good and there are plenty of tables with comfortable banquettes, there are lots of tables on the street for excellent people watching - I suppose my reasons for only liking it is that I have no desire to eat there. I have only had tea and an occasional coffee. The tea is Mirage Et Frere so thats good - and they have miel and will not scoff at you nor charge you for it so that is good as well. The coffee is fine - and they do have decaf. My friend raves about the cappucinos but I have yet to try one. The prices for meals are high, but this would come with the location I suppose - I saw someone eating an omelet today and it looked good. It is always crowded during the week at lunchtime, so there must be something to it? I'll have to try sometime and then re-do my review! But it is a good place to sit and for a long time and write or chat or just people watch or watch how long the people stand on line and wait for tables Le Comptoir across the street...

First of all, this is one of my favorite areas of Paris. So if anything, make this a stop and then walk around. For me, I love their breakfasts... I mean, you have fresh squeeze orange or grapefruit, a cafe or coffee or latte, an omlette (yes with ham and cheese or tomat) or scrambled eggs, 2 pastries, a petite salad... hmmmm I feel like Im missing something! Anyway for like 16E. Great service (they speak English too) and wonderful "writers" vibe with walls full of books, and they encourage you to flip through while you are sipping your coffee... you can feel this is a place where classic authors met their editors to go over their books and book deals! Thus the name "The Editors".

The food here is yummy and the server Steve was quite accommodating to my many requests. Very great locale to sit and people watch too! right in the middle of paris - how could you go wrong? I would return :)

Came here because we couldn't get a seat across the seat at the famous Anthony Bourdain-reviewed Le Comptoir across the street. Glad we sat outside at this excellent cafe. Great people watching and even better food. Tres bien!