Le Petit Vendôme

A spot that was featured on Bizarre Destinations for their Ham and Cheese Baguette. About 10 minutes ride from Musée D'Orsay so we got here for lunch around 1:45. Surprisingly they were busy but we lucked out as a table of 2 finished and we were seated right away.

Small, loud and cozy with a petite Bar area and outdoor seating. We started with Pelforth-Local Lager. Light and crisp. They also had a US IPA (Lagunitas) and Belgian Ale on Draft. For starter, we shared their house made Foie Gras. Mild flavor and delicious!

For Main, it was the Duck Confit-tender and cooked perfectly with home made potatoes taking it over the top. Escalope Normande was also excellent-medium rare Veal and creamy mushroom sauce that was so good we asked for more on the side.

Many of the entrees looked enticing. From Andouille Sausage to Steak, Pig Triotter, Lamb Chitterlings and even a Burger which we saw on a few tables. Also, Charcuterie is available.

The Ham sandwich can be eaten only at the Bar or ordered for takeaway. Ingredients-House roasted Ham, Cantal cheese and Butter. So simple and delicious!

Our Server was upbeat and engaged with hustle. She navigated a busy Lunch crowd with ease. Local flavor for sure and not to be missed!

I'd say book this place but the place books up far in advance so plan accordingly. This place is an institution. The staff is amazing and the food is out of this world. The kids had a blast with the server's humor and the place was full of tourists and locals alike. Our reservation was for 6:30 pm but they let us in earlier. The location is handy near all the major retailers so we got in a lot of the local area before working up an appetite. The place is cozy so we were sitting right next to an English-speaking couple, which added to the experience.

Kids tried escargot, lamb, and duck confit for the first time and gave it a thumbs up. The steak was good and the crème brulet was different with the pistachio center. My daughter loved the strawberry mousse.

Even though there were plenty of folks crowding the bar waiting for our table, the staff didn't rush us one bit which made it extra nice.

When you tip so they ring a tip bell for all to hear. Note that they charge a cover per person.

Very friendly service, by American standards.

Authentic French food, sommelier in house.

Was a good way to end a great France trip.

A 14 minute walk from the Louvre this place has a lot of meats, pates, cheeses and other french food. We opted for the day's special which was fish and chips, and shared some bread, cheese and butter as well. The bread, cheese and butter was maybe one of my favorite things I ate in Paris.
The fish and chips however was a bit of a letdown in comparison. The fish was crispy and all, but there was really no seasoning in it or the batter it was coated in.

Came here on a Saturday around 1pm before a trip to the Louvre. Was pleasantly surprised not to see a line out the door for sandwiches.

We opted for take out sandwiches as opposed to their sit down menu. Inside seemed small and crowded. We both ordered the special of the day which was goat cheese and prosciutto on a baguette for 8 euro - 100% what we needed and 100% would eat again.

Lively crowd. Wonderful service. Staff was super friendly and funny. On a side street from the main center. Great little place to visit when staying in Vendôme or Opéra.

This local Parisian joint gets packed! And just like a typical Parisian restaurant, know that it'll be a tight squeeze and you'll be shoulder to shoulder with the strangers at the next table.

Our usual spot (Le Petit Pontoise) was closed on Tuesdays during our 20 hour layover. A chance to try another spot we found on YouTube courtesy of Les Frenchies!

My bf had to get his foie gras fix, since it's banned in California. He said it was quite tasty.

Kinda went downhill from there: the onion soup was super salty. The duck confit was dry and salty. The accompanying potatoes looked and smelled promising, but sadly we mushy. I left most of the dish untouched, and we try really hard not to waste food. The beef cheek stew was very tender, but it was also salty. The potatoes that came with it helped to even it out a bit.

Reservations recommended! You can make them on their website. I made our reservation for 7pm on a weekday and by the time we were served our starters, the place was packed: both inside and out.

Glad we got to try a new local place, but probably won't be back.

After a hurried trip to Galleries Lafayette, we were in the mood for a hearty meal. This place is pretty much what you'd imagine a quintessential French bistrot to be...early 20th Century decor, tables that were too close to each other, and about six different languages being spoken at any given time.

When we first arrived there was only indoor seating, which was terrible because like most French restaurants, there's no AC. Fortunately the beer was cold and we were able to get outdoor seating once there was an opening.

Unlike most Parisian restaurants, the food came out quick, about half a beers time. The rare tenderloin paired excellently with the peppercorn sauce; as a matter of fact, even the frites paired great with the sauce.

Even though my French was terrible, the staff were very friendly and even provided me with an English language menu.

I'd definitely give this place some repeat business the next time that I'm in town.

Le Petit Vendome was our first lunch in Paris, and looking back was likely the most authentic, local place we ate at in Paris. We came on a Thursday for lunch in October, and the restaurant was full. The waitresses were welcoming and beckoned us inward to the back of the restaurant, where we were seated at a cozy table. Be aware that there are usually 2 lines! The one on the right, which is usually much longer, is for sandwiches (usually to go), and there is a separate line (usually shorter) to dine in.

Between 2 people, we shared a salad with prosciutto, an order of 6 escargot, and a beef stew. Everything was tasty and well-made, although the escargot was on the salty side. We saw a few tables order the duck confit, which looked just as tasty.

If you're covid-conscious in 2022, this place will definitely test the limits of your comfort. Tables are packed so close together you can easily reach over to the table next to you and grab their salt and pepper shakers, if you so chose.

Despite how busy it was, we got our food quickly and the staff was great. It was clear that many locals eat here, so we were grateful to have found this spot!

I love this place! I've been going there for 10+ years. A Parisian Cheers. Highly recommend it. Lionel is fantastic. I count him as a friend.