A archetypal 11th-arrondissement bistro beloved for steak frites and a deep, fair wine list.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Local-life seekers
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Romantics
Not for
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Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Faux-filet steak frites with Sarawak pepper — the house benchmark — the hand-cracked pepper and the fries are the point
Grand Marnier soufflé — the standout finish; critics rate this version above the field
Paris-Brest — the hazelnut-praline choux classic, done properly
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The faux-filet steak is hand-pressed with coarse-cracked Sarawak pepper and the Grand Marnier soufflé arrives like a small architectural feat — two textbook plates that genuinely justify the reputation.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's firmly on the international foodie circuit now, so the room skews English-speaking and the tables turn briskly — it no longer feels like a neighborhood secret.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
A deeply enjoyable bistro night where the real luxury is the deep, fairly-priced grower-wine list — linger over a bottle, not just the food.
With friends
Order the steak, then split the Grand Marnier soufflé and the Paris-Brest across the table — the desserts are as much the draw as the main.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Prix-fixe ~€44; à la carte similar + wine
Time
1.5–2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Dinner; reserve ahead
Booking
Reservation recommended; closed Sunday and Monday
Accessibility
Classic bistro layout, tight tables
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