Joséphine Chez Dumonet

There are restaurants that chase the new, and restaurants that keep the old flame from going out. Joséphine Chez Dumonet sits firmly in the second camp: a Left Bank bistro that leans into continuity—Belle Époque mood, heavy porcelain, sauces that don’t apologize, and a kind of dining rhythm that assumes you came to eat properly, not to “snack.” Everything I ate lines up with what this place is known for, and with what’s on their menu: onion soup gratinée au comté, bœuf bourguignon made with Black Angus cheeks, veal chop with morel sauce and gratin dauphinois, and the Grand Marnier soufflé. The cooking is classic in structure, and then it gets interesting in the details. The bourguignon is the clearest example: the wine flavor is profoundly concentrated—honestly the deepest wine taste I’ve ever had in the dish. That intensity won’t suit everyone, but for me it lands as one of the best versions, full stop. The veal chop is where the kitchen shows personality: the morel sauce and dauphinois are exactly the kind of richness you expect, but I picked up sweet, Eastern-leaning spice notes—cinnamon, maybe clove—that gave the whole plate a different register and kept it from feeling predictable. Dessert is the one part that rewards planning: the menu specifically tells you to order hot desserts early, and the Soufflé au Grand Marnier is why. It arrives warm, tall, and brief—one of those desserts that’s great precisely because it doesn’t hang around. Would I call it perfect? No. The style is unapologetically rich, and if you’re sensitive to heavy sauces and big dairy notes, the meal can feel relentless unless you pace it well. And that’s the point: Dumonet isn’t trying to be everything. It’s guarding a particular Paris—one where you come hungry, order like an adult, and accept that pleasure has weight.

So overrated. We came here because of Mark Wiens. Too expensive and just ok. He raved about this place. Got escargots and it was very good. Beef bourguignon’s sauce was way too thick, nothing special. The pigeon dish was just ok. The meat was cooked perfectly but sauce was just ok. Soufflé was good.

We went on a Monday evening dinner and the dining room was full with locals who the restaurant knew by name, definitely need reservation, authentic delicious traditional dishes like beef bourguinon which came out bubbling hot. Although we were hoping they served it with a side of pasta which is no longer the case. They did have the delicious stuffed morel mushrooms which is hard to find at this time of the year. We finished the evening with a perfectly done soufflé. Btw if you see any St. Joseph wine order it, it’s my Parisian cousin’s go to.

Classy atmosphere. Classic Parisian vibes. Ordered the smoked salmon, leeks, beef bourguignon and soufle. Waiter was kind and attentive. Food was good, but the cost of the food did not meet the expectations provided. For something in the price of this restaurant, a lower cost could be found for the same quality food.

Ah, Chez Josephine Dumonet — the kind of place that makes you feel like you should whisper in hushed, reverent tones about “classic Parisian dining.” And honestly, it was good… but for 180 euros at lunch, I expected to walk out a changed man, possibly fluent in French and emotionally moved by beef. That didn’t quite happen. We started with the morel mushroom appetizer, which was phenomenal. Creamy, rich, earthy — basically everything mushrooms dream of being when they grow up. I could’ve stopped there, dropped the mic, and declared victory. But then came the mains. I had the beef bourguignon, and my wife went with the filet. Both were solid — comforting, traditional, and fine — but that’s about where the fireworks ended. For a restaurant with this much reputation (and this much butter), I was waiting for that “oh my word” bite that never quite arrived. Don’t get me wrong — it’s good food. It’s just not 180-euros-for-lunch good. You can absolutely find meals in Paris that’ll wow your taste buds and leave you enough cash for a Seine-side bottle of wine afterward. So, yes, Chez Josephine Dumonet is a lovely stop if you want to say you’ve done it — but if you’re chasing a truly unforgettable Parisian meal, there are better ways to spend your euros (and your calories). Rating: 7/10 — the morels stole the show, the mains politely attended.

Authentic French vibes. We had a reservation and the waiter decided to sit us on a tiny table next to the door even though there was a better table available, but he claimed it was for 3. All other tables were for 3/4 but only 2 people were sitting on it. We couldn’t fit our plates. We left and that table was still empty. The artichoke salad was so good. The pigeon Mille-feuille was not my cup of tea. Beware that the pigeon will be served rare. The beef bourguignon was meh.

I came here wanting to try the pigeon millefeuille and the stuffed morels; these did not disappoint! We had a wonderful dinner dining outside al fresco, enjoying the gentle summer evening. The chef and wait staff were so welcoming. In particular, we were looked after by Julien, who also recommended some lovely wines to pair with our dishes - I regret not going with his recommendation of the Mersault to go with the langoustines! It's great to see how much pride the staff here have for their work.

You won’t find this place on a food influencers list but it’s one of the best meals I had in Paris. It was recommended to me by 2 friends who go to Paris annually and say it’s a must go. They were right. Everything was amazing. The smoked salmon, the pork chop, steak au poivre and mille-feuille were all standouts. The server was so hospitable and the wine selection was excellent.

We had an absolutely amazing dining experience at Chez Josephine Domonet. It was one of those magical nights where everything fell into place, from the moment we walked in to the very last bite. This was our second visit to the restaurant, and let me tell you, when French bistro cuisine is executed perfectly, it reaches a level of excellence that is truly unparalleled. The ambiance at Chez Josephine Domonet is straight out of a Parisian dream. The delicate lace curtains, the elegant cut-glass room dividers, and the charming bentwood chairs all contribute to the century-old bistro's timeless charm. It's the kind of place that makes you appreciate all those uncomfortable hours spent in economy class just to experience the authentic flavors of Paris. Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the boeuf bourguignon. It is hands down the best in the entire city. This dish is a true testament to Gallic genius, as it skillfully extracts a flavor-rich sauce from the slow-simmered meat. Each bite is a symphony of robust and indulgent flavors that will leave you craving for more. If you plan on visiting Chez Josephine Domonet, make sure to book in advance. This gem in the 6th arrondissement is a popular spot, and for good reason. And whatever you do, do not miss out on the Grand Marnier souffle for dessert. It's a heavenly creation that will transport your taste buds to new heights of delight. Lastly, the service at Chez Josephine Domonet is everything you would expect from a classic French bistro - impeccable and attentive. Every aspect of our dining experience was simply amazing, and we are incredibly grateful to the chef for creating such a memorable evening.

I was feeling nostalgic and wanted a classic French meal. I choose Chez Dumonet. The inside decor indicates that this place has seen some shit. A bit a history and a bit of wear and tear. They sat me and my partner in the front part of the restaurant and proceeded to ask the next 4 reservations if they wanted the front or the back. Odd they didn't ask us, but upon seeing Yelp reviews, we see that being sat in the back had a bit of a negative stigma, so maybe they were trying not to sit us next to the stinky WC in the back or the hot kitchen. I order the seared foie gras for a starter and the classic cassoulet with pork, duck leg, and lamb sausage as my main. My partner in crime orders the artichoke starter and the duck confit for their main. For dessert we order their famous Grand Marnier soufflé. The service: frenetic. The servers are running around like a poulet with its head cut off. There is clearly a backstory happening during this dinner service that we are not fully aware of. I see them cut up a chateaubriand for another table that is still absolutely raw. The two main servers are arguing about it in French and the consensus is serve it and see if the customers complain. Now, how was my food? Quite good. The foie was just as you want it: hot and supple. The cassoulet: prepped days in advanced and hiding a giant sausage underneath its exterior. The artichokes? A bit lacking in seasoning. The duck? Not quite crispy enough and the accompanying potatoes were bland. The soufflé? A bit disappointing as the alcohol had not fully been cooked out and it was on the runnier side. Some hits. Some misses. A good experience but likely not repeated.

Terrible. I don't have enough space to fully or accurately describe how awful this place was. It was more expensive than any other place we went and it was on all the lists. Every course was worse than the next. The pigeon was raw, the artichokes were from a jar and the dessert was inedible. Don't go. Paris is full of amazing restaurants. This is not one of them.

Authentic French place. The staff was friendly and accommodating, prices are very high. My wife had the duck and she says it was very dry and flavorless, I had the Boef bourguinon, it was good, however I feel the best part of the meal was the dessert we had the Grand Mernier suffle amazing. So, if you're in the 6 arondissment and want to eat in a non touristic place check this place out. Oops I forgot, reservations are recommended.

initial review: Atmosphere was fine, staff was fairly amiable, food was below average next to other restaurants ive been to in Paris. Wouldve left 2.5/3stars with the initial experience. Only part that was a little off putting was our server handwrote "tip:" at the bottom of our check since we were Americans. W/e people work for money nbd.. fast forward 20hrs later: Severe food poisoning. Couldnt leave the bathroom for 2hrs. Had to cancel my dinner reservation the next night that i was very excited about... JCD was the only restaurant on my list that we booked without a personal recommendation and I am so sorry that we did. Cost me a not so cheap dinner tab and my evening plans in paris the next night were replaced with a nice long hang in my bathroom. Almost 100% sure the culprit was the seared foie gras w grapes.. whos to say for sure but my senses point to that dish. Maybe we got unlucky idk but just incase i save someone else the trouble, i recommend skipping this restaurant.

Josephine chez Dumonet was one of the more homey, old-school French bistros I dined at in Paris. I stumbled upon it when I was searching for 'best beef bourguignon in Paris' and this was one of the places that popped up. Though I've had limited experience in eating this dish, I can still say it is an incredibly indulgent, flavorful dish that should be eaten while in France. The foie gras with warm toasted bread was rich and creamy. I left the restaurant and was consequently struck with severe food coma while I was in Versailles. Completely worthwhile and would do it again.

This is a famous French restaurant located in Paris, France. This restaurant is known for its classic French cuisine, traditional French dining experience and sophisticated ambience. Offering a variety of French dishes such as French stews, French cheeses, French foie gras, clams, seafood and classic French desserts. Duck leg stew, Breton oysters, French onion soup and creme brie. This allows visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Paris while enjoying delicious food.

I've read about their segregation practices and I was sad to see for myself it's still a current practice. Is it because they have only a few dedicated English speaking servers? Do they want us to see the chef at work in the kitchen? Or they want to close the door and keep us isolated? Who knows what they are thinking but they should get rid of the dividing door if they want people to feel welcome. To the restaurant: TEAR DOWN THE DIVIDING WALL. It's like the Berlin wall in here. The servers are nice enough so the criticism isn't for them but for the layout of the room. It's very isolating for someone wanting to not feel so alone. For everyone else: THIS PLACE IS FAR FROM ROMANTIC SO BOOK ELSEWHERE FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS if u are not French. I really really really wanted to disprove all those reviews but alas, it's all true. But on to the food... We got an amuse buche that was tasty. Then came sourdough bread with butter... I read that bread with butter is an American practice, not practiced by the French so thus the "American section" theory. The menu: all in french, so DO YOUR RESEARCH AHEAD OF TIME. Timing: we got to the restaurant 20 minutes before they opened at 1230, we got our amuse buche and bread with butter within minutes and they took our order at 1250. We literally took until they closed at 1425 to finish our meal. Drinks: there is no drinks menu... Just a wine menu. We asked for coca cola and a coffee with cream. The food: CONFIT DE CANARD DE Maison (€29) - the house duck confit. The fries were OK and the duck was tasty. The skin was a little crispy. TARTARE (FILET DE BEOUF ) (€39) - made table side, this was a fun demonstration. I'm not a big tartare fan but this was palatable even for me. BEOUF BOURGIUGNON AUX TAGLIATELLES (€30) or €20 if u want half order... Of course we got the full order and couldn't finish it because I ended up not liking the sauce very much. The noodle and the super tender meat was great but the sauce was too much for me. For dessert, we got their famous SOUFFLÉ AU GRAND MARNIER servi avec son petit verre (€18). The light at the end of the tunnel, this was the highlight of this experience. I'd come back just for this. You get a small glass of grand Marnier but we dont really drink so we ate it by itself with a drop of the liqueur here and there. I think they have some at the bottom already so the bottom was too strong for us and we ended up not eating it. Would I come back? Maybe for the soufflé but otherwise probably not until they tear down that wall

One of the greatest experiences for our first night in Paris! This place is superb and the service is great phenomenal. Even without reservations, the owner made us feel so welcome. Thank you to the wonderful owner and staff! We can't wait to come back

We arrived for our reservation to a nearly empty restaurant, and were promptly ushered to a partly walled-off seating area in the back, adjoining an odorous restroom and open kitchen door. To our surprise, the back was filled with Asian patrons, while the front had been sparsely seated with a few Caucasian clientele. It's not hard to understand what was happening--the "less desirable" patrons (in our case, Asian) were being seated out of view. As a side note, there were some (white) English speakers seated up front, and we did our best to communicate in our limited French, so while certainly contributory, I don't think the language barrier was the preeminent factor. I should have gotten up and left the moment I realized what was happening. Fool that I was, we stayed and had the most overpriced and mediocre French food I have ever endured. (Beef bourguignon doesn't quite taste the same when it arrives with a side of degradation, I suppose.) Reviews from previous diners attest to my experience as a long-standing pattern of subpar service and second-class treatment by Chez Dumont. I'm so angry that I paid for such a humiliating experience.

A must place to go in Paris. We were excited to have Chef Gerard Bertholon to recommend this place. I love dining were the "locals" go in any country. Food was exceptional and it was my first time having pigeon which I love now. Amazing morel mushrooms and of course you can not miss their soufflé for dessert.

Make a reservation for this restaurant, learn some basic French and take your Google translate app, you won't regret it! I had seen this restaurant pop up in many restaurant reviews and decided to try it on my recent trip to Paris. WOW! I cannot get over how absolutely delicious everything was!! The restaurant is extremely small and EXTREMELY busy! The wait staff is buzzing about from table to table bringing everything piping hot from the kitchen. They have a strong rhythm here. They come take your order, bring your drinks, bring you bread and butter, then your appetizer, then main course then dessert. Any attempt to ask for anything extra in between disrupts the flow for everyone. We had to ask multiple times for more water and bread before one waiter caught my eye on his way back to the kitchen and he did a quick u-turn and grabbed me a bottle of water and dropped it off quickly before he disappeared back to the kitchen. There is a sense of grandeur in how they serve your meals. We watched them prepare the Boef Tartare table side for a group of 6 people. The waiter had a whole tray of condiments and dropped them in from above and whisked everything together and individually plated the meal for everyone. It was dinner AND A show! Appetizers first: Prosciutto and Melon as well as the green salad. Everything was so fresh and light, they also brought us fresh bread and butter. Main Course : Boef Bourguignon and the Ris de Veau with Pommes de terre grenaille Unbelievably amazing! The sauce of the Bourguignon was the best I've ever had. Usually restaurants leave these with a heavy taste of wine which I don't like, but they must cook this for hours! The gravy is so flavorful and the meat literally falls apart. I will say that I feel they give you too little pasta but, if you can catch one of the busy waiters, just ask for more bread so that you can soak up the beautiful leftover sauce. The veal was so tender and juicy, the chips were an excellent texture compliment. The Soufflé was out of this world, lightly sweet and like having a piece of cloud melt in your mouth. The shot of Grand Marnier they serve with it is VERY strong. If you're not a fan of heavy alcohol flavors, add the shot to your soufflé with a light hand, LOL! I can't wait to come back to Paris so I can eat here again! The prices are above average but worth every penny. EDIT SIDE NOTE: I read other reviews about the staff being rude or discriminatory, and I think that is laughable. My family sat towards the front of the restaurant, we are Mexican American, our French is terrible, but we made the effort and the staff did their best to try and communicate in what little English they spoke. I say the rule of thumb for any traveler is to make the effort to speak the language of whatever country you are in. It goes a long way just saying "I'm sorry I don't speak French." ( Désolé, je no comprends français. Google translate was my best friend!!) Everyone will see you are at least trying and will be more eager to help you.

Gorgeous ambience. 5-star chef. Delightful service. Great wine list. Old world Parisian bistro charm.

The boeuf bourgignon was absolutely insanely flavorful, served with egg noodles. My partner still talks about it months later. The atmosphere was cozy and not too formal while still being formal enough to feel like a nice night out.

This is a restaurant that is worth the effort. Since they don't take online reservation, I had to call from the US before my trip to make sure to get a table. Once in Paris, I had the front desk confirm since my conservation on the phone was very short and unclear. I did all this base on the glowing reviews I read about the restaurant and they did not disappoint. The place feel very cozy with a very friendly staff. They make a effort to greet everyone even when the patrons have already been greeted and sat by another staff. Being such a popular establishment you still get a feel of dinning at a local neighborhood restaurant. We ordered the smoked salmon (clean, with no fishy aftertaste), the foie gras stuff mushrooms (the mushroom does overpower the delicate creamy taste of the foie gras) and the black truffle omelette (easily the table's favorite though a bit pricey) appetizers. For dinner it was the beef bourguignon. So pack with flavor. The beef so tender and the sauce was great when eaten with the crispy baguette. Dessert was the neapolitan (a bit too sweet for my taste) and the grand mariner souffle. The grand mariner does pack a punch, especially the last few bites with all the alcohol at the bottom. So be warn if you are not much of a drinker. Overall, it was a wonderful experience dinning at Josephine. The staff really made the meal memorable. Our server, the bald gentlemen (sorry his name slip my mind) made use feel like regulars by the time we left. Highly recommended.

Fabulous dinner and the staff were amazing !! Everything was delicious- if you are looking for a "local" spot - this is it.

Chez Dumonet is Seriously Old School. This place has character. It has been around for decades, and reservations are a must at this perennial favorite. Go here for classic renditions of Steak Tartar (the best I have ever had) duck confit, boeuf bourguignon, beautiful smoked salmon and the Souffle -- a must. Other dishes on the menu included an excellent cold melon soup (huge -- my wife could not finish it) pigeon, and ris de veau (that's sweetbreads to the uninitiated.) Great wine list. Mostly local, repeat customers fill the room, and a convivial atmosphere and friendly service make Chez Dumonet a no-brainer. Follow Paris by Mouth and David Libowitz's recommendations and bring an appetite. And if one of the "demi" portions is offered for the dish you want, order it. I assure you it will still be huge. I could not finish my gargantuan tartar. Settle in for the evening. They have essentially one seating. I saw a couple of tables turn but most of us were there for 2 hours +. My wife and I close to 3-1/2 and we were not the last to leave. This is what Paris dining is meant to be. Note: I don't know about the comments of "American section" in some of the reviews. We were warmly greeted by Chef Dumonet when we arrived. We were seated in the middle section, surrounded by locals as well as a couple ladies from Ohio. Everyone I saw had a great time, created by a wonderful staff and the infectious personality of the chef owner who was present in the dining room for a good portion of the evening. I don't know, maybe it was you?

I did quite some research on what restaurants to eat during my time in Paris and this is one of them. Definitely make a reservation at least 1 week (for me, I did 2 weeks), since this is pretty popular (now popular among tourists too). I arrived at the reservation time but apparently we had to wait until someone leaves, which in Paris, is like forever. The good thing was that the front person gave us complimentary wine. Being Americans who can't speak perfect French, unlike some of the reviews, we got pretty amazing seats inside: spacious, next to some locals and an American party. Maybe it was because we had to wait 40 minutes for a table to clear, but it was worth it. I recommend the duck confit a lot: I never tried it but even though it was somewhat dry in small regions, it was overall flavorful and delicious. The soufflé is also impressive, so 5/5 for the food. The wait loses 1 star since we had a reservation, just that the people happen to have spent at least 1-2 hours longer than a typical diner in America does. Regardless, we savored the food and overall had a great 3 hour dining experience with interesting conversation.

Enjoyed a birthday dinner here, with wonderful and attentive service. Every dish was devine!

We referred two friends from LA visiting Paris to dine here at our Go-To Bistro. There foodies and absolutely enjoyed lunch together here. They left impressed by both the service and food as well. Another happy customer!

Amazing French bistro cuisine - one of the best duck confit I've had in my life. Portions are great and flavour is so so good in everything. We got the pate to start and it came with a side of pickles, my main was the duck confit - let me tell you. It was THE crispiest skin and most tender and flavourful duck confit I've had. Potatoes on the side were also really good. My boyfriend got the beef bourguignon and it was so flavourful and rich - this was our favourite comfort meal. We got the mariner soufflé as an end, but found the alcohol to be a little too strong for our liking, but the texture of the soufflé was so good! It gets packed really quickly during dinner, so make resos if you can!

A great French bistro tucked away on the Left Bank. The food, service, and ambiance was very "French", at least from an out-of-town visitor perspective. The Duck Confit, Beef Bourguignon, and Napoleon (dessert) were all excellent. The desserts are definitely something to be shared as it was very yummy and big. This is one of the best French bistros that I have had the fortune to try my numerous trips in the last 8 years. We had a 9:30pm reservation on a Thursday night and the restaurant was still packed when we arrived, albeit it was the week before Christmas.

Location is easy to find, local feel and staff are very accommodating and friendly! Great beef bourguignon and soufflé!! Wonderful experience! Paris bucket list !!

I've never had Beef Tartare before. It was unexpectedly so good. Beef bourguignon was excellent, Duck confit was amazing! and to end our meal we had the Grand marnier souffle! Miam!!! 10/10

Lunch at the legendary Josephine chez Dumonet. Begin at 12:30 and ended at 2:30. Green salad a bit too onion forward for my taste but other people love it. Pate A bit too course for my taste but other people love it. Tasty tomato salad. Beef bourgeon was absolutely spectacular. It deserves every bit of praise it receives. Had a lovely table in the front room by the bar. Service was excellent. Attentive but not on top of you. Seem that we were treated no differently than any other diner even though we are American as we were seated with French speaking people. Come have lunch or dinner here. Be prepared to do it leisurely, smile and be friendly and say thank you a lot. It goes a long way to enhancing the experience. Oh, it also helps to have reservations. I think that also goes to enhancing your experience

Bottom line - absolutely, hands down, the best Boeuf Bourguignon I ever had. Describing it with words and using adjectives like melts in your mouth, etc. totally doesn't do it justice and this is why you have to go there and go through this religious experience. That said, it is at least two times more expensive than it should be. Souffle is fantastic as well and combined with the dish above makes reasons one and two why you should just disregard that both dishes are seriously overpriced and order them. Since my rating is for food alone, here is a separate note on things that my rating doesn't reflect: - this is a tourist place and except maybe for several waiters and some kitchen staff, you won't see a single French person eating there. The guests are primarily Americans (of all ages) and all staff speaks English. - the place is only open 3 hour/day and closed on weekends.

Excellent venue for classic French cuisine, the service was excellent and the ambiance is classic bistro. Definitely a slice of old Paris.

Back to the roots after a long holidays! With the winter approaching, it was necessary to revise my bases, the sauce knowledges, the foie gras and stuffed morels. Is there a better place than the restaurant in which I've done my graduation? It is therefore light (and stomach!) hearted that I brought one of my oldest friends. It is obvious that I will leave the stomach much less light, but the heart always refreshed, after the traditional gargantuan meal served. The foie gras is a Must in the House. I only take it halfway. Indeed, two slices are not compatible with the desire to enjoy a confit of duck in main course. Here, the foie gras is not its mijaurée. A beautiful slice of bread from Jean-Luc Poujauran. And then that's all. Is there a better alliance? Hard to believe ! For those who want a little more complications, stuffed morels are killer. Selection of morels category "Jumbo", the most beautiful and large, stuffed with a recipe officially secret but we suspect that there is a little foie gras. The cautious ones will choose a piece of beef. The suicidal ones will ask for it well cooked. Your reputation is now fucked in the place. The classics will be satisfied with a "boeuf bourguignon". And they will be happy! Made with beef cheek, its sauce is still made in a traditional way, with a House stock, in which roasted bones, mirepoix and bouquet garnis have come to give all their substantive marrow liquid. The mille feuille pigeon seduces me not only for its taste and its "rosé" cooking, but also for the millefeuille of "pommes Anna". It is a preparation that I have always found elegant. Buttery cooking and the final crunch are a refined treat. Several desserts which are changing according to the inspiration of the chef, Fabien Bourdet, but the mille-feuille and the soufflé Grand-Marnier are not going to disappear from the menu. The second has my preference even if easier to do than the first. Indeed, the giant mille-feuille (but really giant!) is still made with a homemade puff pastry, which is becoming increasingly rare in Paris. Well, well, everything is done. And all of this ended with little liquors from "derrière les fagots" (untransatable!)

French classic, local as they come! Probably best beef Bourgogne in Paris. Small place, so call ahead. Not crazy about wine list, but if careful you can find one.

I appreciate our visits in this restaurant. My husband and I traveled to Paris for our honeymoon and the "Love in Paris" book recommended this restaurant. We decided to try it out, unaware that reservations is highly recommended. The doors were locked, so we knocked. The waiters didn't speak English, politely signaled us to wait, and shut the doors. Puzzled, we waited for 15 minutes, eventually realizing that we arrived 15 minutes before the opening hours. Oops! Upon entering, we were immediately seated and provided with a menu along with a glass of champagne and pumpkin soup. Our waiter was friendly and attentive to help us read the French menu, even though we don't speak French. Luckily for Google Translate phone app, we were able to make an order. My husband ordered veal with mashed potatoes, delicious! I ordered steak with french fries and greens, also tasty! We also gave our compliments in French to their chef. We felt welcomed and promised to return someday soon. Update: Sept 2018, we did return here and brought my in-laws and friends with us. We ordered the same meal and loved them! The highlight was surprising our chef when he entered. Since it has been many years, he didn't know who we were. We explained our visit and he thanked us for coming back. Very polite and kind. We hope to come back again soon! :)

The Duck Confit here is amazing!! I think everything has already been said about this restaurant, of course the Duck Confit is amazing, best I ever ate. So I'm not going to go over all the stuff that is already said, here are some helpful tips: 1) They are closed on Sundays 2) You have to make a reservation, so call ahead of time 3) The earliest you can get in for dinner is 7:30 and don't expect to leave until 9:30 4) The Grand Marnier souffle takes a really long time 5) They don't really like American's 6) The portions are really big, so get the small portion whenever possible. 7) Don't order a starter if you are not really hungry, but you won't have room for the amazing Duck confit. 8) If you get the Beef Bourguignon, get the half portion They got 4 stars purly because of the amazing Duck Confit, my husband go the Beef Bourguignon and it was good too, but nothing can compare to the Duck!!

One of the best French food places I tried in Paris. Highly recommend! Very authentic. Make a trip out of it and go there

This was one of the best meals I had in Paris...ignore the people on chowhound who say the service is iffy. This was one of the best dining experiences I had in Paris. It's a typical classy Parisian bistro and if you want to snag a table, make sure you have reservations. We went on a Friday night and it was packed...had reservations for 9:30 pm and left at 12:45 am....it was that much fun! Even if you are seated in the back room, it's not a big deal as most of the other tables in the back room was occupied by locals. One of the tables in the back as occupied by personal friends of the chef who joined them at the end of the meal. Now for the fun part, the food. OMG..what amazing sensations! We started the evening with complimentary glasses of white wine and ordered the half portion of foie gras...it was so buttery....I couldn't believe it was liver. If you aren't a big fan of foie gras, order the half portion as that's good enough to be shared between 2 people. I have never felt so deliriously happy as when I bit into my beef bourguignon. This is clearly the best beef bourguignon I have ever eaten. If there is just one dish you have to order, make it this. I knew that the grand marnier souffle was to die for and since I am a mille-feuille (napoleon) fan, I had to eat that too.....I thought I did the smart thing by ordering the half portion of the beef bourguignon. It's perfect for one person but if you have a dining partner like mine, order the full version as the half portion is not meant to be shared! It was simply delicious! The Duck confit was amazing as well, though my husband who ordered this found it a bit dry (and hence the poaching on my dish!). It comes with a small salad and the best garlic infused potaoes. The desserts here were phenomenal....I was embarrassed that we ordered 2 desserts as everyone had told me to just share the souffle. But that was the best decision of the night...the mille-feuille /napoleon was the best one I've eaten. The one at Jacque Genin was also good but this one just made me cry out with joy. Next time I will just order the full portion of the beef bourguignon and the mille-feuille ...my version of a perfect dinner. The best part was our server...he started the evening being the typical stiff Parisian waiter but as the evening progressed, he warmed up and started chatting with us. He even gave us 2 free glasses of Champagne....made our evening even more fun! If you are in Paris, definitely go and have a meal at Chez Dumonet...you won't be disappointed!

I would warn you to stay away from this restaurant if you are not French. We made reservations. We were greeted warmly at first, but seated in the "foreigner section" by the bathroom and the kitchen. I think it's messed up that a restaurant will discriminate against their customers like that. We see them giving good service and talking to their French customers while we in the foreigner section are being ignored. No one bothered with us. It took 3 times to ask for refill of water and some bread. Seriously, the waiters pass by our table and just ignore us, even if we ask nicely for a refill of water. They also forgot the appetizer, which is, to be honest, not a big deal. Mistakes happened. This was unfortunate but didn't really contribute why this restaurant sucks. Food: The Boeuf Bourguignon was good (but not mind-blowing) as we had other better ones in other restaurants. The Confit de Canard Maison was decent. The Grand Mariner Soufflé is AWFUL, literally the worse soufflé ever! It was very watery and taste like soap. It was unedible. I'm so confused why everyone here say it's good because it was so terrible. Maybe we had a bad batch, idk. Okay food. Worst soufflé. Terrible services. Discrimination. Stay away, I promise you there are many many restaurant in Paris with way better food and service! I hope this restaurant start to treat non-French people well.

What everyone else said if they said nice things. This place is the opposite of Le Procope. Good food, lovingly cooked, pleasantly served. They cheerfully mangle English as you cheerfully mangle French, and voila! we understand each other better as humans. The photo of the tiny glass: That's Grand Marnier and it goes on the soufflé. Order one. The spot on the table cloth is all that's left of the finest boeuf bourguignon anywhere. The sauce is basically a mole, it's so complex and rich. All the things you can order half of on the menu, do it. They're all out of wheelbarrows and it's a long way back to the Holiday Inn.

Chez Dumonet is a classic Parisian bistro that we were so happy to experience. Located in the lovey neighborhood of 6th ARR., felt this was the best meal we ate in Paris, and we ate a lot! Get some tea, order a bottle of wine and really immerse yourself in a 2hr meal that you will remember for a lifetime. My meal included: a wonderful purée, and the beef bourguignon (perfect) which went well with the accompanied pasta. It was enough for two and they even do a half order if you ask them (which I was scared too, lol). Yes, they do sit foreigners in the front, but we didn't mind as we had a charming view of the street. Only one waiter spoke English, but our broken French helped and we had no issues, besides RSVPing, but that's another story. If you get a chance, look at the huge and old reservation book, it's insane... I will definitely be back.

The service and food were both exceptional. I have no complaints. The wait staff and Chef were warm and welcoming and our dinner was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend.

Literally the best meal we had in Paris. The Boeuf Bourguignon is quite simply the best in the world. It's a definate #10 and I've never rated anything a number #10. This will be my number one stop whenever we are in Paris. The Souffle Grand Mariner was PERFECT and absolutely divine. The atmosphere is old authentic French and the staff and owners were wonderful. The owner was such a gun kind man and absolutely puts his heart and soul into everything he makes. By far the BEST dining experience in all of Paris.

Great dinner with friends. Excellent atmosphere, food and drinks. Wine was exceptional.

Our family spent seven days eating our way through Paris. The evening at Josephine chez Dumonet was, for certain, the highlight of our trip. We had beautifully prepared white asparagus with a delectable hollandaise sauce, smoked herring, artichoke salad and an amazing fois gras. That was just to get us started. The wait staff was charming and the wine was divine. Our main plates were off the chart and we shared two desserts which had huge portions and were easy to share with our group of four. Topped it all off with delicious aperitifs. Thank you to the wonderful team at chez Dumonet, we look forward to seeing you on our next trip!

Now this is the place that made me feel like I'm eating Parisian food done with passion and the love of making the client happy. Beef bourganion , excuse the spelling, duck , tomato salad and last but not least soufflé from heaven. This is a must if your in Paris. 2nd arr. excellent service as well

I was fortunate enough to dine at Chez Dumonet for dinner twice during my first trip to Paris. Both times I was taken care of by Anthony who was very friendly, professional, welcoming, and who spoke excellent English as my French is non-existent. My dining companion and I were seated in the back of the restaurant at the tables located by the entrance to the kitchen and restrooms. Other yelpers have commented negatively about being seated here but I was grateful just to get a table. What was about to happen was pure culinary magic. Additionally, I really enjoy watching professional cooks in action (chef's table anyone?) so the seats directly opposite the kitchen were perfect for me. As I first learned about how a professional kitchen is run by reading "Kitchen Confidential" over a decade ago (RIP Anthony Bourdain), listening to the chef call out orders in French with the kitchen brigade then answering "Chef!" in unison really completed the dining experience for me. NIGHT 1: - Amuse-bouche of chilled spring pea soup: light, seasonal, honest - this is what peas taste like - Appetizers: half order of house foie gras (yum!) and the omelet with truffles (perfectly cooked omelet; although I could see the truffles, their taste wasn't pronounced; I tasted mainly brown butter) - Mains: boeuf bourguignon with buttered tagliatelle (transcendent - get this!) and veal kidneys in mustard sauce with mashed potatoes (nicely prepared kidneys served pink; sauce was phenomenal, buttery mash) - Dessert: Grand Marnier soufflé (light, airy, delicious). It is huge and 1 soufflé is enough for 2. Get this! NIGHT 2 (we ordered lighter dishes as it was summer and we had 2 nights of rich French food already): - Amuse-bouche of chilled spring pea soup - still nice and refreshing - Appetizers: stuffed morel mushrooms (the biggest morels I've ever seen - rich and meaty) and soft-cooked egg with pureed peas and an orange reduction - Mains: Turbot with asparagus (nicely cooked) and ris de veau (veal sweetbreads (thymus gland) - the BEST dish I had during my visit to Paris: amazing taste, beautifully seared exterior with soft tofu-like interior; not chalky like I've tasted elsewhere. If you enjoy eating "the nasty bits"/offal, try this!) - Dessert: the cheese plate (5 cheese including camembert and comte) and the strawberry and pistachio tart (very good) - Dessert to go for the next morning (because I'm a pig): the mille-feuilles. Like the soufflé, it is huge and enough for 2. Phenomenal taste (even as a "leftover" - I wonder what it would taste like fresh). Get this! The dining experience at Chez Dumonet is my most cherished memory of my first visit to Paris. Pure alchemy. I'll be back for more. Merci beaucoup Chez Dumonet!

First of all, I wanted to say I had very high hopes for this restaurant. After reading several stellar reviews, I was expecting to taste the most amazing French food. Sadly, my experience was lacking in many areas. Although we made reservations a week in advance for 7:30 pm, which was when they opened, they said they couldn't sit us till 8 pm. Ok, that's fine. However, upon arrival, the outside and nice dining area was already filled with locals. We were brought to the back of the restaurant and were placed in the "American Section", right next to the toilet and the insanely hot kitchen. The area where we sat, along with other foreigners was "segregated from the nicer dining area, where all the French seemed to peaceful dine. Additionally, the heat from the open kitchen made me feel as though I was trying to balance the heavy meal by sweating buck loads simultaneously. Furthermore, the food was disappointing. Maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe they were having an off day, or maybe classic French food is just not my thing. I ordered: 1.) Croquant de gambas et sa vinaigrette a` la bisque (fried shrimp dumplings) 22€ -Felt like I was eating fried shrimp dumplings at Chinese dim sum. 2.) Confit de canard maison (Duck confit) 24€ -Duck was ok. The skin was not as crispy as I had hoped. -The dish was accompanied by a salad and garlic potatoes which were overloaded with salt. 3.) Boeuf bourguignon aux tagliatelles (Beef bourguignon with pasta) 29€ -This dish was HEAVY. The sauce was THICK. Perhaps it is supposed to be this way. However, it was not my cup of tea. My boyfriend described the taste/texture of the sauce as similar to that of instant jajangmyeon(Korean black bean noodles). -The beef itself in the dish was not too bad but not amazing. I did not leave this restaurant content and will definitely not be going back. However, a gelato from Amorino later that evening did help to end my night on a better note.

This place would be 5 stars if they did not sit us in the "American Section" right next to the toilet, like literally, my chair was touching the bathroom door to the point where when people went in, I had to slide over. When we asked (in French) to move, they put us UNDER the coat rack to the point where my wife just started helping people get their coats. The seating arrangements put a huge damper on what was supposed to be a romantic dinner. If I was alone, or with someone who would not get super upset by just leaving, I would have walked out for this reason but my wife was intent on eating here because of the stellar food, and the food is stellar. As someone who worked in French dining for years, this is the real deal as far as French Bistros go. Besides the unfortunate seating problem, which plagued us at a few restaurants in Paris even though we speak (minimal) French but attempt to be as friendly and apologetic about it as humanly possible (while also overtipping), we did get screwed at a few places for being English speaking Americans for sure during our stay. For example, at Joséphine chez Dumonet the whole crappy back room was full of only Americans, some clueless, and some just trying to make the best of it like us. In that section, you are sitting (1) terribly close to the kitchen entrance, (2) next to the bathroom, or (3 and 4) next to the coat rack. The room shouldn't even have tables in it but there you go... The room should just be a bus/waitstation. HOWEVER, the food was SUUUUPER good!! ...and the service is friendly and excellent. The reason most people go here is for the soufflé. I can see why but the entire dinner was spot on excellent and the service was top notch, I just wish we didn't get sat in such laughably bad seats when the rest of the restaurant is actually quite nice. I guess you could try to mention this when you make your reservation but I am going to hazard a guess that if you are not speaking perfect French, you may end up in the sad seats, which is just too bad really because otherwise this place is great.

Most amazing French food I've ever had! Blew all the other French restaurants out of the water by far! I brought my mother to Paris, France for her 55th birthday and came to Josephine chez Dumonet our second day/evening in to our vacation/celebration and we both felt like as much as we absolutely love this place we probably either should have saved it for last (save the best for last) or came here every night, lol. I will never go to another french restaurant! My loyalty is to Josephine chez Dumonet for life! It might be a few years before I can return but note I WILL RETURN!!! This restaurant is a must try if you have never been. Chez Dumonet makes me want to work there just so I can learn the recipes, to taste the spectacular dishes, and feel all the love that is put into the hard work they do on the daily. Chez Dumonet does not just serve a meal you eat, Chez dumonet serves a meal to remember, a meal to take in with all your body and soul and to think about, to really taste and savor! Thank you Josephine chez Dumonet for being open and letting us experience your dishes, what you cook is truely art! It is beautiful, delicious, memorable and everything that's in between. Athena Salazar

I will start with what we won't EVER forget - the soufflé!!! It was the best one I had EVER had. It felt like clouds in your mouth. Truly amazing stuff. It's a really bright restaurant. Tables close together. Make sure you secure a reservation and don't be late. The staff spoke some English. They were very hospital and empathetic. Even helping me place a phone call to our hotel. Wine list very nice. This place is worth a visit while visiting Paris.

We wanted a traditional French restaurant for a traditional French meal. This was it!! The bœuf bourguignon and the duck confit were wonderful as was the grand marnière soufflé. A definite must when coming to Paris! But would recommend a reservation as we saw a number or people turned away.

If you want a great Paris bistro experience, you have come to the right place. The ambience and classic menu delivered what we we looking for. We started with the stuffed morels which were amazing and moved on to entreés of beef bourguignon, duck confit, and roasted chicken. All of the dishes were simply prepare and had excellent flavors. Save room for the Grand Marnier Souffle!

Unforgettable experience. This is in my top 3 restaurants in Paris. The staff and owner are so nice and warm, they really make you feel like you're at home. The beef tartare was my favorite -- made tableside. The steak was huge, and tender. The duck confit was rich and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. Same with the beef bourguignon (didn't get to take a picture, sorry!). The huge souffle was something else. It was gigantic. And the owner came and placed a whole bottle of gran marnier on our table. We were told he only does this for people he likes, lol. Either way, the food, the wine, the atmosphere is just unbeatable. I recommend this place to everyone.