We went with French friends from Lyon and they were really taken with how friendly (uncommon for Paris) the waitstaff were. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. The formule meal is a good deal.

We went with French friends from Lyon and they were really taken with how friendly (uncommon for Paris) the waitstaff were. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. The formule meal is a good deal.
This is a great restaurant in Montmartre. Really reasonably priced, fab service and a really good choice of lovely french bistro food. Candles and a relaxed, easy going atmosphere make for a lovely night out. Goats cheese salad, foie gras, courgette veloute then lamb, duck, red snapper and other options accompanied by lovely bread and salad and the house cocktail...
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We found this little restaurant in Arr. 18 through Trip Advisor and were not disappointed. It is quaint and intimate yet the food was delicious. Loved the magnetic forks on the table. Server was new (first night) but she handled our table like a pro. We got the formula meal which in France is always worth the price. Everything we...
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Plain and simple the best restaurant we visited in Paris. Service was great and the food superb. Well worth a visit, but don't forget to reserv a table.
We had reserved a table beforehand and this is highly recommendable as the restaurant had to turn away all the customers who didn't have any. We chose the 3 course menu with the mix of different starters and desserts which was a very good choice as they were all super delicious. I took a more traditional steak as a main...
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It was a bit tricky to find the place, but finally we're glad to do it. It is a small and cossy restaurant with friendly staff and good, honest food. Also good prices (rare in Paris).
Ate here on our first night in Paris, it was all a bit of a rush to get there as our flight was delayed, but we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. My french sadly is limited but I do try,the staff are fantastic and very kindly explained the menu in English. I will point out that we...
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Small place with good vibe. Friendly waiters who speak English and can translate the menu. The food was not worth 5 stars but the dessert was good. We had the 3-course 35 euro menu. The food did not live up to the price. Good, but would not come back.
We enjoyed a nice meal and tried a few different wines by the glass. We were surrounded by French and English speaking patrons -- so I don't agree that it is geared toward tourists. The waitress was helpful but not intrusive. Well worth the trip to this part of Paris!
Nice little restaurant. Prices not bad. Typical French menu, although busy with tourists. make a reservation as it's a small place. Good service, menu explained well in English.
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