Perhaps it was our high expectations that made the experience so disappointing, but this was the worst meal we’ve had in 25 years of travel to France. Service was slow and rude (not “haughty Paris waiter” style but more like a disapproving mother-in-law). Two plats, one dessert, water and wine came to €100, not cheap. The beef was cooked properly rare but so tough we could hardly cut or chew it, and both plats were buried under piles of steamed, unseasoned, and tasteless vegetables. Maybe their signature crème brûlée is good but it wasn’t available, even though we were the first to order dessert that night. Clearly, we won’t go back to find out.
This restaurant is a favourite of mine at which I dine every time I am in Paris.
You will be greeted warmly by the hostess. The menu features many different dishes and the food is always well presented and flavoursome.
Our waiter tonight was very friendly and helpful.
I can highly recommend L’Estrapade
This is a very small quaint French bistro near the pantheon. The food was very good and the service was very friendly. They had classic dishes in a less formal setting and we really enjoyed our evening.
