Bistrot de l'Oulette
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Jane H. • 1 review
September 14, 2024
10/10Charming small restaurant, excellent friendly service and very good food.Thoroughly enjoyed our evening, thank you
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Loucia R. • 1 review
September 13, 2024
9/10the food and atmosphere
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Kiet S. • 14 reviews
September 13, 2024
9/10Great spot for quality food!
Peter A. • 1 review
August 8, 2024
10/10My wife and I recently had dinner at Bistrot de l'Oulette. I enjoyed a salad followed by the duck breast, while my wife had the fois gras and lamb parmentier. We enjoyed all the dishes! The staff was friendly and attentive. Because the bistrot is near our apartment, we will be back soon. Great job team!
Martin P. • 2 reviews
June 28, 2024
6/10Sadly, we were overall disappointed having read such good reviews. The waiter was a very nice man but the service was very fast. We ordered main courses, no starters and were presented with mackerel pate amuse bouche, very nice, immediately followed by a bowl of soup, again very tasty indeed but neither came with an explanation of what they were. With my wifes nut allergy this would have been disaster if nuts were involved. Immediately on finishing the soup our mains arrived too fast for all of it to have ben cooked fresh, ie the risotto underneath the fish. this was not a good risotto and did not actually go with the fish. The steak was very good but the potato dish must have been prepared. One quick desert served within a minute or so and we were out in 45 mins total. So were were left feeling the evening experience and some elements of the food could and should have been better.
Nick M. • 7 reviews
June 15, 2024
10/10This is a true haven of excellent cuisine moments from the bustle of Place des Vosges. The quality of ingredients, presentation, wine selection and service all first rate.
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Janis S. • 4 reviews
June 10, 2024
9/10Fabulous restaurant with great food and service. It is a very small restaurant but that didn’t
Chantelle C. • 1 review
June 10, 2024
2/10Despite making the reservation well in advance we were seated in the very cramped, hot back 1/3rd of the restaurant - notably where only other English speaking patrons had been seated. It was narrow, with no view and uncomfortable (unlike the front). We were rushed to order, but then our wine and sparkling water failed to be served - while our appetizers were quickly dropped and sat there as we patiently waited for our wine and water. We asked twice for both and were ignored - but a second basket of (unneeded) bread was dropped on the table. The appetizers cooled and we were appalled with the service. We are Canadian (and speak reasonable French), but were responded to in a curt manner. The native French speaking clients in the front of the restaurant were getting excellent service. After waiting 10 more minutes, we paid for our appetizers and left (although one was untouched). The owner didn’t even seem interested to know what the issue was. It was appalling and a cliche.
Yi Ching W. • 1 review
June 4, 2024
10/10Accidentally found this restaurant on google and decided to give it a try. Did give me surprise. Excellent for food, service and entertainment too!
James B. • 1 review
May 27, 2024
8.5/10Classic bistro, very popular, good and honest food, delivered without fuss, a real neighbourhood feel, 5 minutes walk from the Place des Vosges
Jeana D. • 1 review
May 20, 2024
9/10A vibey and warm restaurant with friendly staff that operate efficiently in the small space. Good food, well priced and a very pleasant house red wine. I enjoyed the snails starter ad well.
Todd B. • 1 review
May 13, 2024
10/10Outstanding location. Great service and incredible food! Local place that treated we Americans like locals! Will go back!!
Changye Z. • 1 review
May 3, 2024
10/10Warm atmosphere and tasting menu, definitely worth trying. The duck confit looks dry on the appearance, but it was flavorful. The creme burléé has the creamy texture beneath the crispy sugar glaze. The staff was friendly and helpful, with great suggestions and complimentary house red.
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Bill Z. • 9 reviews
April 15, 2024
10/10Excellent classic food and responsive service. We have come to Paris 5 times in last 9 years and always go to Bistro de l’Oulette at least once during our stay. It is consistently excellent and has thoughtfully chosen wine list as well. Will always come back!
Libi d. • 2 reviews
April 15, 2024
6.5/10Not many options for a vegetarian. We're seated next to the kitchen which wasn't such a great site. No room to move. Food ok, nothing to write home about
Linda M. • 4 reviews
April 9, 2024
6.5/10We enjoyed our evening in this very small but lovely place. My dishes, the asparagus soup and roast duck, were good but not remarkable. The apple tart, however, was outstanding, to the extent that I would return for it alone if I could.
Ben T. • 1 review
March 23, 2024
10/10What a great little restaurant! It had a superb atmosphere and the staff was amazing! Would recommend this everyone!
Tim C. • 1 review
March 16, 2024
10/10Great way to spend our last night in Paris. Best meal of our 2 weeks exploring restaurants in the Marais. Food was excellent, wine was excellent, service was excellent and we were able to get a Saturday night reservation the same day.
Claudia R. • 3 reviews
February 26, 2024
10/10We arrived a bit early and they offered us a little entrée. The place is small so is better to do a reservation, the food is delicious and the staff really nice!
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Paul Joseph B. • 1 review
February 13, 2024
10/10A well-run bistro in the Marais. We had perfectly executed cassoulet and steak au poivre, maybe the best we've ever had. Highly recommended.
Richard B. • 6 reviews
February 3, 2024
10/10excellent food. convivial atmosphere. a winner in every way.
Harminder K. • 1 review
December 23, 2023
5/10We ordered the escargot, fois Gras, duck breast and duck confit. Everything tasted ok, nothing special. Food was 3 stars but what significantly diminished the experience is the terrible service. Our server was awful. He forgot our drink order, then brought the wrong bottle of wine and then only poured one of our glasses and left. Terrible. I wouldn't return. You can find much better in Paris.
Arnold K. • 56 reviews
December 28, 2023
9/10Very good food, with a vide an interesting choice.
colin h. • 2 reviews
December 25, 2023
9.5/10Wonderful Christmas dinner for our family. The owners could not have been nicer and more gracious. The food was excellent and the pumpkin soup was one of the best any of us had ever had. Only regret was not being able to take some home. We found this jewel via reviews so wanted to share that it was a gem. 100% would return and encourage anyone who reads this to go enjoy the great food and quaint dining experience
Sue G. • 2 reviews
December 9, 2023
10/10Lovely evening at this small neighbourhood restaurant. Delicious food and excellent atmosphere.
Jeffrey H. • 1 review
November 6, 2023
10/10Great find! Right around the corner from the Place des Vosges. Charming little bistro. The owner/manager was friendly and efficient and didn't mind that I couldn't communicate in French. And the artichoke soup was an artistic and culinary delight.
Michael S. • 1 review
October 2, 2023
9.5/10Very nice authentic French restaurant. Delicious food and great service.
Fallon C. • 3 reviews
September 22, 2023
4/10Service was extremely slow and the waiter seemed confused
Frank C. • 2 reviews
September 28, 2023
9/10My wife had the escargot for an app and I had the oeuf mayonnaise mimosa. Both were excellent…the escargot was very tasty and not drenched in garlic and olive oil like others we have had. The eggs were beautifully presented covered by nice salad greens and delicious. Both my wife and I had the beef bourgoinon which was super tender and so flavorful…highly recommend it.
Annick B. • 3 reviews
September 16, 2023
10/10The escargot and the rabbit were delicious. Quaint restaurant with great service, ambiance and food. We had a great experience and will definitely go back.
Jasmine S. • 1 review
September 15, 2023
7/10The food was really bland, uninspired and sad. My first coarse was very sad grocery store looking arugula drizzled with some truffle oil. That's it! No lemon, no vinegar, cheese or anything. The fish was super fishy in a heavy clunky sauce. They forgot to bring our desserts and we had to ask them to take them off the bill We definitely expected a lot more from such a charming looking bistro with such good reviews.
Carol H. • 2 reviews
September 8, 2023
10/10It was a pleasure to return to the Bistrot. We enjoyed wonderful food in lovely surroundings.
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Cheryl K. • 2 reviews
July 17, 2023
4/10Friends from the US were enthusiastic about this place, so we dined there. The best parts were a 1/2 bottle of St Joseph that was available and the dessert of Armagnac with Prune ice cream, Escargots were in a bland cream sauce. Foie gras was several slices from an existing roll and with insufficient confiture. The duck breasts were all soft, roasted at low temperature, not seared and were served with a generic brown sauce, I can make them better at home with a gastrique. Service was rather indifferent.
Michael U. • 8 reviews
July 10, 2023
9.5/10Great food, wine and service in a charming bistro.
Nava T. • 3 reviews
June 23, 2023
10/10What a gem. Always wonderful; the food, the service, the ambiance. Dishes are a celebration to the eye and taste buds. We love this restaurant and most definitely will be back!
Traci D. • 1 review
June 15, 2023
10/10Quaint little restaurant. The staff was friendly and great service. Delicious cheese on toast served as you are seated. Food was fresh and tasty.
Nick T. • 1 review
June 5, 2023
10/10Wonderful neighborhood bistro. Great solid french food and very attentive staff. Highly recommended.
jeanne h. • 2 reviews
May 20, 2023
8/10This little restaurant had a good list of French specialties. We thoroughly enjoyed the Fois Gras here. Good wine list and friendly service. The seating was a bit tight, so I couldn't give it a 10!
Joseph R. • 1 review
May 1, 2023
2.5/10Food varied from mediocre and uninspired to almost inedible. The wine menu was limited to three choices, the two of which we tried were poor by French standards. The servers were testy and morose. It seems to be a place that caters only to tourists and that is relying on its favorable reputation from years ago to draw them now. .
Cara S. • 1 review
April 3, 2023
10/10Emmanuelle was wonderful! The food was delicious, fresh and fast! My teen has food allergies and while there were not a lot of option w no dairy or nuts we ordered the rabbit appetizer w Mille feuille and it was perfect! The small restaurant is so charming and lovely on a side street off of Place des Vosage. I highly recommend it.
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