Marde C.
Yelp
Trendy atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious meals. Bon appétit!
This warm, romantically lit spot is mysteriously decorated with chickens- the product of an inside joke between the owners. Located on the Island of Saint Louis, Les Fous de L'lle, or 'The Crazy Guys of the Island', is a tempting lunch option for passersbys seeking a cool drink and break from the afternoon sun.
My husband and I wandered in fifteen minutes prior to our reservation and were greeted warmly by Nicolas, who joked with us about our early arrival.
It quickly became apparent that our French is 'très mauvais', so Nicolas graciously answered our questions in English.
We were impressed with the menu, which is not large. This appealed to me as I've always been fond of menus which look more like love notes than manifestos.
I decided to try the lunch special, three courses for 27€, and my husband selected dishes from the normal menu, 25€ for two dishes if memory serves.
Our meals were delicious. I won't bore you with the specific items we had, because I don't believe you could make a bad choice.
Everything was beautifully presented, flavourful, and prepared with care- everything we hope for when dining out.
We sat up at the bar, where we enjoyed Nicolas's company when he wasn't busy helping others.
I asked him to help us order in French, and he very kindly helped us with a few phrases.
All in all, my husband and I felt very welcome, enjoyed the space, and sincerely enjoyed the food.
Meeting new people and eating new things is our priority when traveling, and Les Fous de L'lle ticked both boxes.
Day one of our twenty-day adventure in Paris is done, and I hope the next restaurants we encounter are just as lovely.
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