Reviews - Au Bascou
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Judith P. • 4 reviews
October 7, 2025
10/10Delicious! Warm hospitality!
Gökçen Ş. • 1 review
September 26, 2025
9.5/10We loved the deserts
Barbara O. • 1 review
September 25, 2025
10/10Warm and friendly atmosphere! Nothing pretentious.
Marty W. • 1 review
September 15, 2025
8/10Went there for the boudin noir, which is pretty hard to find in Paris and virtually impossible to find in the US. Au Bascou has changed chefs, but it tasted as good as it did when I first had it twenty years ago. Wife's veal stew was also excellent. Chocolate dessert also very good. Service friendly and attentive. I actually love that it is such an old school, authentic Parisian restaurant--no frills at all, no ambient music, simple decor--used to be a ton of these, but seemingly harder to find these days. But I understand that some would find its simplicity and hushed atmosphere less than appealing--to each his own--nonetheless hard to give it multiple stars for that given today's expectations. All in all, an easy recommendation for those looking for a simple French Basque dining experience.
Kelly C. • 2 reviews
August 1, 2025
10/10An all round wonderful dining g experience! Delicious regional food, expertly prepared and served. Good wine pairings and a reasonable price! Merci Mille fois.
Brian O. • 13 reviews
July 22, 2025
10/10I have been eating at Au Bascou while in Paris since 2004, if not earlier. It's always reliable. The menu and wine list are short and well chosen, centering Basque cuisine and southwestern wines. (I almost always choose an Irouléguy.) Service is warm and attentive. One of my favorite Parisian bistrots.
Philip V. • 37 reviews
July 3, 2025
8/10Very good food, prepared with savoir-faire. Service up to standard.
Rob S. • 2 reviews
June 20, 2025
10/10A quiet, understated restaurant with excellent food and a nice wine selection. They were understanding of our 7-year-old granddaughter who came with us. The place is small and intimate, and it is the type of place to go to if you want excellent food and service without loud music and other pretentiousness.
Bill Z. • 13 reviews
May 26, 2025
10/10Everything about this restaurant is perfect - the food is wonderful and the servers and host are as welcoming and responsive as we’ve ever experienced in Paris. We never come to Paris without coming here. Nothing reminds us of the special ambiance of Paris as much as this intimate and warm place.
Bill Z. • 13 reviews
May 12, 2025
10/10We visit Au Bascou every time we are in Paris and it never disappoints. The food is wonderful and beautifully presented and the service is exceptional. And the price is very moderate. Nothing but praise for this restaurant!
François-Xavier M. • 18 reviews
December 17, 2024
10/10We spent a great evening at Bascou focusing on what mattered most: superb food and wine. The “lièvre à la royale” was delicious, as was the foie gras with the best beetroot condiment I’ve ever tasted. The decor and service is understated but warm. We’ll be back!
Arthur G. • 1 review
November 7, 2024
10/10Have loved this restaurant for more than 25 years. I have been there with my wife, friends and both of my sons. It’s warm, intimate, great food and wine from the Basque region, always friendly staff. Amazing desserts.
Rafal K. • 1 review
October 4, 2024
9.5/10Delicious food for reasonable prices . Professional and helpful staff. Greate wines selection
Mary Ann S. • 3 reviews
August 2, 2024
8.5/10traditional, delicious food. reasonable price. convenient location.
Wesley M. • 1 review
July 19, 2024
9.5/10We were recommended this restaurant by a local lady, and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious, and a good sized serves. We tried the blood sausage, calamari and lobster dishes, all different, but all tasty. My only suggestion was that it was a little warm inside, and could have benefited from a little light background music. Overall, I’d recommend this restaurant, especially if you are a tourist like myself.
Susan K. • 1 review
June 12, 2024
9.5/10Staff was friendly and patient explaining the specialities of the Basque cuisine. Large wine selection. Everything was delicious! A lovely experience!
Herbert S. • 1 review
June 4, 2024
10/10The staff’s effort in making my dining experience the best they could. Despite some language barrier on my part they made every attempt to understand me and provide excellent service and best dishes I’ve had.
Kevin K. • 47 reviews
May 17, 2024
10/10Wonderful staff, great food. Usually my first stop in Paris.
Laura D. • 2 reviews
April 15, 2024
9.5/10Great find! Food was excellent and everyone was super nice and helpful. Authentic French food.
irfan c. • 2 reviews
March 28, 2024
10/10We will defiantly come back again
Wendy Widell W. • 1 review
November 6, 2023
9.5/10Such nice and professional people! And the food was so refreshing and delicious! The chocolate caramel desert was the best desert I have ever had!
Marc K. • 2 reviews
October 4, 2023
9.5/10I LOVE this place. Haven't been in awhile but I lived next door for 5 years and it never disappoints. Winelist is short and top notch. Very easy to make a selection and the waiter was very helpful. Went out of my way to go there with an American friend who wanted to try regional food. He and his wife were delighted. Shame on me for letting this classic slip out of my roster. I will be back much more often.
Valerie M. • 35 reviews
October 2, 2023
10/10Another wonderful meal at this excellent, small and very traditional restaurant in the haut Marais, just around the corner from the Arts & Metiers metro station. The southwestern inspired cuisine is meticulously prepared and expertly served. Daily specials are a delight. Desserts are varied and seasonal. No hoopla, no aggressive marketing or cloying service. Just great food and a warm, generous welcome. Our neighborhood favorite.
Seung-Min L. • 8 reviews
January 20, 2023
10/10We go here every time we are in Paris! All the regular menu options are solid. Very good foie gras and the seasonal menu is always well executed and priced well. We love their selection of wines--interesting variety of regions and styles. Basque-French is a great cuisine worth exploring in depth starting with Au Bascou!
Onur C. • 1 review
January 2, 2023
8.5/10Slow service but great chicken dish and even better desserts
Sebbag A. • 3 reviews
November 11, 2022
10/10The foods was very delicious The stag and the service was also great
Valerie M. • 35 reviews
October 7, 2022
10/10Food was exceptionel; my husband had riz de veau there last week but they were on special that day. We asked if the kitchen had any they could serve his this current visit. They had one portion available and made it for him on request. They were fabulous, perfectly prepared and sauced. Another in our party had scallops that she said were the best she'd ever tastes. Desserts were sublime -- a mille feuille and a tortiere that were not overly sweet so that all the ingredients shone. Super service and wonderful kitchen. Some very traditional dishes (boudin noir avec pomme purée) and a good well priced wine list. Great small cozy resto.
Valerie M. • 35 reviews
October 14, 2021
10/10very typical but with an updated edge, this small, friendly eatery is just the right blend of typical and creative. Great service and modest prices. a great neighborhood find.
Kevin K. • 47 reviews
October 11, 2021
9.5/10I had a superb meal at Au Bascou today. The decor is the restaurant’s only weakness but if that was improved, it could become impossible to get a reservation. The axoa, tartlette of apple and prune with Armagnac ice cream and the pate Au Bascou were delicious.
Valerie M. • 35 reviews
September 17, 2021
10/10
Small and intimate, not fancy but comfortable and pleasant. wonderful food, classic French dishes.
Valerie M. • 35 reviews
September 30, 2021
10/10Small and intimate, wonderful food and attentive service. Prices are modest and dishes are classic. Great experience.
Kevin K. • 47 reviews
September 20, 2021
9.5/10One of our favorite restaurants in Paris. The axoa keeps us coming back.
Seung-Min L. • 8 reviews
September 6, 2019
10/10Very good neighborhood spot with consistently delicious food and attentive service. Staff speaks English and will explain the dishes at length if needed. We come here at least once for dinner and lunch every trip to Paris and love it. The daily lunch menu is also wonderful and a great value. Order anything seasonal with duck, truffles, seafood, or mushrooms when they have it.
- -. • 1 review
May 24, 2019
9/10Friendly staffs, excellent location.
Iarla K. • 16 reviews
May 24, 2019
10/10This is my favourite restaurant to visit when I come to Paris. The milles feuilles are the best I’ve had, period. And every single dish presented is delicious. Absolutely excellent.
Laurian D. • 20 reviews
April 11, 2019
8.5/10Friendly and welcoming address with nice and typical food from the Basque country. Worth a stop. Service is quick and efficient. Good value for money
Regina L. • 10 reviews
December 4, 2018
9.5/10Delicious food, I’ve returned several years.
- -. • 3 reviews
November 23, 2018
8.5/10Delicious food, a sure hand in the kitchen! The new owner-chef has a lighter approach than his (very fine) predecessor but continues the tradition of excellence. Go!
- -. • 3 reviews
November 20, 2018
10/10Every bite was delicious. Warm atmosphere.
Marjorie R. • 29 reviews
November 13, 2018
9.5/10Always such a wonderful meal here, with friendly, helpful service.
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