Reviews - Bistrot de l'Oulette
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Yu C. • 1 review
November 11, 2024
10/10The cassoulet was absolutely delicious! Loved the warm combination of duck gizzard, sausage and beans. The restaurant had at least half of the clientele being French, which was a sign of authenticity. Strongly recommend!
Amanda A. • 11 reviews
November 15, 2024
10/10Delicious food, impeccable and friendly service, and a friendly and warm ambiance.
Susan M. • 2 reviews
October 5, 2024
10/10I came here for the Duck Confit and I was not disappointed. It was one of the best dishes I have had in Paris. The waiter recommended the perfect wine paring with my meal, and the dessert was exceptional as well. One of my favorite meals so far! Exceptional.
Carola W. • 5 reviews
October 4, 2024
6.5/10Friendly service but disappointing food
Jon T. • 2 reviews
September 27, 2024
9.5/10Superb food, and friendly, attentive service. Just be prepared for a small restaurant with very tight quarters.
Kelly M. • 1 review
September 27, 2024
10/10Delicious food
Heather P. • 2 reviews
September 23, 2024
10/10Gracious, professional waitstaff, excellent French cuisine (cassoulet and duck confit); well-curated wine list. Lovely, cozy setting.
Diana R. • 1 review
September 9, 2024
10/10We loved Bistrot de l'Oulette! It was very welcoming, in an intimate and atmospheric setting. The service was very obliging and gracious, and the food was superb - authentic French regional cooking. We went on two consecutive nights (the only 2 nights we were in the area), which is most unusual for us. We felt the price was reasonable, given that it is located in a fashionable area of Paris, very close to the Place des Vosges. We definitely hope to go again next time we are in Paris, and will certainly recommend it. Diana and Peter
Jane H. • 1 review
September 14, 2024
10/10Charming small restaurant, excellent friendly service and very good food.Thoroughly enjoyed our evening, thank you
Loucia R. • 1 review
September 13, 2024
9/10the food and atmosphere
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.
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.
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
10/10+1We 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!
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. • 62 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. • 3 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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