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Reviews - Bistrot Instinct

Name: Bistrot Instinct
Address: 19 Rue de Picardie, Paris, 75003, France
Price range: €46 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.5

Reviews

9.5
of 10

Excellent

1617 reviews

Ambience

9.4

Food

9.5

Service

9.8

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Ana A. • 2 reviews
October 25, 2025
9.5/10
Not cheap but always worth it. Delicious food, impeccable service.
Evonne S. • 1 review
October 15, 2025
10/10
Superb 20th anniversary dinner, lovely food and service. Would absolutely recommend
Tony P. • 5 reviews
October 20, 2025
9.5/10
Small bistro in ancient Marais bulding Great wine list from diverse regions in France Several choices of appetizers mains and desserts My friends love the fish main I chose the vegetarian. Rich with flavor
Vicki R. • 1 review
October 16, 2025
10/10
The service is stellar and the menu is excellent. My companion and I shared the fish and the duck dishes and both were wonderful.
Lawrence M. • 1 review
October 13, 2025
10/10
Innovative cooking produced an exquisite meal.
Diana L. • 1 review
October 13, 2025
6.5/10
Unfortunately, our experience was not like the overall patrons. Firstly, we ordered the cabbage & co where a piece of hair was found. It was expected this dish is taken off the bill and remade which did not happen. We also ordered the ribsteak to be medium (a point) checked with server to be pink inside. He even confirmed better less well done can be fixed. It came well done and not only that it seems like they sliced the steak and then refried the sides to get rid of the pink. This made the steak extremely tough and unedible. This evening was a disaster and our first night in Paris. What a let down. Server tried to give us 50% off both items. Though a nice gesture but still not enough for the poor experience and very poor cook on steak, we left still hungry and unsatisfied.
Gina A. • 2 reviews
October 8, 2025
9.5/10
A group of six friends went here for dinner, and what a dinner! Everyone was extremely pleased with the food. This restaurant it creative, attentive, and the blend of flavors pleases even the pickiest eater (me!) The duck was the best I have ever had, and everyone raved about the mushroom tempura appetizer. Pistachio ice cream in a puff pastry with a combination of flavored sauces that sent us to 7th Heaven. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. The price was quite reasonable for the quality of the food. A hearty recommendation from a mixed group of countries and cultures! If you like to watch the chef, try to get a table upstairs where you can view the kitchen by looking down.
Louise Y. • 4 reviews
October 8, 2025
10/10
We were unable to get a dinner reservation so went for lunch instead. We had the weekly special (appetizer and entree but not dessert). The serving staff were friendly and attentive. The food was imaginative, well cooked and nicely presented. I wish all our dining experiences were just as wonderful. We chose this restaurant due to the reviews we read and we weren’t disappointed! Would highly recommend!
Megan H. • 8 reviews
October 7, 2025
10/10
Beautiful food Amazing service
Kathryn B. • 9 reviews
October 3, 2025
10/10
+3
Fabulous, warm welcome at Bistro Instinct. Delicious menu with three choices of starter, main and dessert. Left feeling really special and happy. Highly recommend a visit here if you're in Paris.
sylvia Z. • 1 review
September 29, 2025
8/10
great foood
Abby D. • 1 review
September 27, 2025
10/10
the food the wine and the service, all so incredible, heartwarming ;))
Ken D. • 1 review
September 24, 2025
10/10
On first night in Paris, we stumbled upon Bistro Instinct, and we are so glad we did. Simon was very welcoming & extremely knowledgeable about both the food & beverages. He provided a thorough description of each ingredient upon arrival. The food was just as wonderful; full of flavors that complimented one another. Over our week in Paris, we came back to BI 3 times. Each time, it was all excellent.
Bobby P. • 4 reviews
September 23, 2025
10/10
Waiter was great, explained everything, his service was impeccable, food and drinks were excellent, ambience was cozy and pleasant.
Katherine A. • 1 review
September 20, 2025
10/10
Quaint room, impeccable food and perfect service. One in our party was celiac and they adapted dishes to suit her. We couldn’t have been happier with everything. A must try if you are dining out in Paris. By far the best meal we have had this week. Super knowledgeable and kind staff!
Kim M. • 2 reviews
July 1, 2025
10/10
So lovely! Exquisite menu and wonderful service! Quaint spot for lunch or dinner
あい野. • 1 review
May 30, 2025
9/10
I am from Japan and was impressed by the taste of cheese and red wine. The staff were kind, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was also so nice.
Emi Y. • 2 reviews
May 6, 2025
8.5/10
Friendly and helpful customer service. They use a lot of Japanese seasonings such as miso, which is delicious but a little uncomfortable for me as a Japanese person. The pork at lunch was well seasoned but overcooked and tough.
Mariana Q. • 1 review
March 28, 2025
10/10
The food and the wine recommended were delicious!
Lauren H. • 2 reviews
January 15, 2025
10/10
Gorgeous place in a lovely area. Exceptional food - menu was creative and the produce and finish was brilliant. And wonderful service to round it all off and finally very good value for money!
Megan C. • 1 review
November 28, 2024
10/10
From the moment we entered this quaint little restaurant, we were pleased. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The service was very attentive and took great care of us. They explained all the menu choices and gave recommendations. We started with the egg parfait, then my husband and kids had the chateaubriand and I had the grilled terbot. All main dishes were delicious. We then finished off our meal with some cappucinos and profiterole for dessert. I would highly recommend this restaurant!
Lynne G. • 2 reviews
November 19, 2024
10/10
We had a lovely waiter who was attentive and answered our questions. The food was amazing and cooked to perfection. Great experience. Would definitely go back!
hyerin s. • 1 review
November 19, 2024
10/10
+1
They were so kind and food was delicious for Korean. All of the meat were soft.
Kalliopi P. • 1 review
October 3, 2024
10/10
The best meal ever. I highly recommend it.
Tanya H. • 1 review
October 24, 2024
10/10
Amazing food, lovely restaurant. Really helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Douglas F. • 13 reviews
October 22, 2024
10/10
A place like no other. Unpretentious with fabulous food, wine and knowledgeable service. We never miss when we’re in Paris.
Annmarie M. • 1 review
September 10, 2024
10/10
Great food, great service :)
Dzintra S. • 1 review
September 5, 2024
10/10
It’s amazing place with outstanding atmosphere and food to die for! 🤩🥰 Best food experience during our travels so far! Waitress Lucy is a gem! Loved everything about our lunch, best time spend at the table!
Jou K. • 2 reviews
August 9, 2024
10/10
This is my first visit from Japan. The duck meat and dessert were delicious, and the staff were especially friendly. I would like to go again
Jacqueline T. • 2 reviews
August 1, 2024
10/10
Well designed menu
Yipeng L. • 1 review
August 1, 2024
9/10
the food is 👍
Naomi M. • 2 reviews
June 14, 2024
10/10
We really enjoyed this restaurant. very reasonable price for this good quality foods and nice wines. Staffs are all friendly and atmosphere was excellent.
Signe A. • 1 review
June 7, 2024
10/10
Food was outstanding , exceptional service . Atmosphere relaxing !
Margaret n. • 14 reviews
June 5, 2024
10/10
It’s my second time there. This modern bistro serves beautiful and tasty delicacies at reasonable price. You will love it!
Hikari I. • 1 review
June 5, 2024
10/10
All food was sooo good and nice hospitality. I definitely will come back here again! Merci!
Shubham T. • 1 review
May 28, 2024
9/10
Excellent food! Very friendly staff & great ambiance
Sandy G. • 24 reviews
May 22, 2024
10/10
+4
A wonderful restaurant with great food and service! Highly recommend. We had lunch but dinner would be great too.
Bárbara C. • 2 reviews
May 1, 2024
9.5/10
The food was absolutely delicious. We were 6 so we asked for all the entrees, main dishes and deserts of the menu. The ingredients were of great quality, the dishes were creative, beautifully presented, and most importantly delicious. We only paid 45€/pax, including a bottle of wine, which was surprising, we thought it was going to be more expensive considering the quality of the dishes. So, great quality/price relation. The waiters were really nice and welcoming. The ambience was nice as well, not a lot of noise despite the restaurant being at full capacity. Highly recommend!
Marcellea D. • 1 review
April 25, 2024
10/10
Wonderful food! Great service. The chef’s specialties were delicious. Good value and good vibes.
scott c. • 1 review
April 19, 2024
10/10
Amazing food, presentation. Great service. Very reasonable prices.