Reviews - Joséphine chez Dumonet
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James H. • 3 reviews
September 26, 2025
10/10Constantly impressed by the warm greeting, the incredibly delicious meals, and the friendly and attentive staff - we always visit Joséphine chez Dumonet during our visits to Paris!
Michael M. • 10 reviews
September 23, 2025
7/10No amuse boche. Service was too fast. Felt rushed. Check came before I asked for it. We hope it goes back to the old way.
Linda G. • 1 review
September 23, 2025
10/10The best beef bourguignon ever and the best Mille feuille. So delicious!
Roberto S. • 10 reviews
September 19, 2025
8/10
Service is gentle but not above average. The food is very good, authentic. It is a classic!
Elke J. • 1 review
September 19, 2025
10/10
Our evening at Chex Dumonet was nothing short of magical…truly one of the most magnificent highlights of our first trip to Paris!!
William S. • 5 reviews
September 16, 2025
10/10This is our third time at Joséphine chez Dumonet over the last few years. It seems that there are now almost no French-speaking customers (most are American, like us), but the food remains absolutely outstanding, the service is excellent and welcoming, and the tables for two are spacious and uncrowded, unlike many bistros.. As an added attraction, the diners were French-like in their quiet dining this night. When we visit Paris the is the one restaurant that we always book.
Karen S. • 1 review
August 29, 2025
5/10Bland food, but attractive service. The restaurant is not preparing food as it should. I walked away, disappointed that I had ignored the previous reviews, that called the restaurant a TOURIST TRAP!
John J. • 2 reviews
September 8, 2025
9.5/10Desert but no shot of grand marnier at the table for the soufflé
Sandy S. • 1 review
September 9, 2025
9.5/10Great Local Food , the morel mushroom and the pigeon Mille-feuille are well cook , the pigeon has a very nice tender texture without being undercook, and do not leave without trying their signature dessert Mille-feuille made fresh and its really really good
Michael W. • 1 review
September 2, 2025
10/10The food and the staff are excellent!
Jason M. • 1 review
August 27, 2025
10/10Everything! Service was excellent, and the food, there are no words to describe how good.
Edward W. • 3 reviews
August 25, 2025
9/10Great food, especially the duck confit and bœuf bourginion. Love the souffle!
Milette Z. • 2 reviews
August 22, 2025
10/10The quality of the food, the friendliness of the service, reasonable prices, and wonderful location.
Hui S. • 2 reviews
August 11, 2025
9.5/10
Love the pigeon and the soufflé!
Gail M. • 1 review
August 11, 2025
6.5/10Food was average.
susan b. • 2 reviews
August 1, 2025
9/10Authentic French Cuisine
Oleksandra G. • 1 review
August 4, 2025
10/10
Everything was perfect, the food was excellent and personal was really kind and welcoming 💛
J.C. M. • 1 review
August 4, 2025
10/10Best beef Bourgogne on the planet!
Joy C. • 4 reviews
August 1, 2025
8/10Really enjoyed our visit Excellent service. The food was good. I tried the pigeon - their signature dish - which was fantastic. We then shared a cassoulet, which was good but lacked the wow factor. However the people at the next table seemed to really enjoy both their dishes so maybe the cassoulet wasn’t the best choice. However I then had the soufflé - another signature dish and it was very good. The meal was good but it wasn’t cheap.
Neil A. • 2 reviews
August 1, 2025
8.5/10The food is terrific but they don’t have lighter options - only one fish and it’s in butter and cream - the place is very busy so the service is inattentive and we felt by and large iirrelevant.
Robin P. • 2 reviews
July 21, 2025
5.5/1019:30 reservations when the restaurant opened. They told me the signature starter dish of langoustine is not available because the restaurant is not opened on Sunday and we didn’t go to the market. So this dish will never be available on Monday. Nearly every table was asking for the langoustine. The service totally unprofessional and any acceptable service. The beef bourguignon was very tasty but was served so hot you had to wait a long time to eat at a reasonable temperature. The server introduced the dish here’s the tagliatelle for beef bourguignon.The sweet of millefeuille was exceptional with a large portion to share for two. A young lady ordered that with aghast the size of the portion and only then told it was for two people. We ordered a glass of Grand Cru each and seeing the server loading a small bottle into a machine. Very bad experience.
Judy G. • 1 review
July 22, 2025
7.5/10The service, wine and desserts were exemplary. The shared cassoulet was good, but with the meager inclusion of one very small piece of duck to share between two people, our lunch was disappointing at best.
becky K. • 1 review
July 16, 2025
10/10The food was incredible, the service was extraordinary. Truly an exquisite French food dining experience!
Matthew W. • 1 review
July 11, 2025
10/10Great authentic French dining. We came for lunch with 3 kids, ages 7-14. Food was excellent. Non-touristy. Good service.
Pamela C. • 1 review
July 9, 2025
10/10The food here is always excellent, esp. the roasted duck leg, and even the fish. I definitely suggest reservations in advance - you will not regret it!
Steve B. • 5 reviews
June 30, 2025
8.5/10We have visited Joséphine Chez Dumonet several times over the last two decades, whenever we are in Paris, and I’ve often recommended it as “my favorite restaurant in the world” for its excellent, reliable food and authentic bistro atmosphere. A quintessential Parisian experience, to me at least. So I was a bit disappointed this trip, feeling that the usually superb duck confit was below expected standards. The decor of the restaurant itself is feeling tired, too, adding to an overall sense that the place is slipping towards mediocrity. I hope that it was just a bad day, and if not, I hope this beloved restaurant takes some steps to reassert their excellence — because I haven’t given up on them and will return.
christie C. • 1 review
July 1, 2025
8/10It was terribly hot in the restaurant as there is no air conditioning or fan so beware on hot days. Service was off initially-slow seems like all new servers from Bangladesh, and not until the owner came out did the mood and level of service change. He was lovely and engaging. It's really a shame as the food is excellent, but the interior of the restaurant is tired and they need a higher level of service.
Audrey Y. • 1 review
July 1, 2025
10/10The food is classic (stuffed morels, cassoulet, beef bourgougnon, john dory...) and absolutely delicious. The chef owner is engaging and a real showman- making for a wonderful experience!!! A must go whenever I am visiting Paris!
Mehmet Ö. • 1 review
July 1, 2025
9.5/10Duck confit was delicious
Kevin G. • 2 reviews
July 4, 2025
9/10Still a classic! We’ve been coming for years and the food and service never disappoint. Starters were wonderful — langoustine, endive with blue cheese salad, and fois gras. Delicious. The best duck confit and cassoulet in Paris. Closed out with the classic grand matinee soufflé and the millefuille. A perfect dinner!! The owner was wonderful - very present and entertaining!
Gwen B. • 14 reviews
June 30, 2025
7.5/10The wait staff were very accommodating. They did their best to help us cope with the heat on a very hot day but it was difficult with no air conditioning and very little breeze for even those sitting outside. We really enjoyed the Gazpacho amuse bouche, it was perfect for a hot day. We have been coming here for years whenever we visit Paris for the Confit de Canard but it wasn't the same this time, it was a bit dry and the outside wasn't crisp. It was hard to enjoy it in the heat also. The maitre d' did help me out by loaning me a personal fan for the latter part of the meal which I greatly appreciated.
Richard C. • 1 review
July 3, 2025
10/10Great evening with Jean Christian and his family!
Spencer T. • 1 review
June 26, 2025
6.5/10
Duck confit was dry, server just provided sauce instead. Service slow for 2 entrees, people who came after us received their food first. Quite pricey for the food you get.
Christopher U. • 4 reviews
June 25, 2025
9.5/10Food was spot on. Langoustines, Beef Bourguignon, Mille-Pigeon, and Rossini were excellent. Surprised my the size of the freshly made desserts! Excellent.
Michael N. • 1 review
June 12, 2025
10/10The service was excellent!
Marissa G. • 1 review
June 18, 2025
10/10Familiar faces and dishes always perfect!
Amy H. • 1 review
June 13, 2025
10/10We arrived early, no problem, they seated us right away. Cute place, employees were very nice, food was great. Got the beef bouriguigoin, delicious. Also 2 choices on size which was great. I recommend the petite size if you're not a big eater. Easy to find. No rushing, just sit and enjoy
John B. • 10 reviews
June 11, 2025
9.5/10Very nice brasserie with good menu options and the food is very good as well. Service, even when crowded was excellent!
Michael F. • 4 reviews
April 10, 2025
10/10Old fashioned , beautiful room Delicious service served in huge quantities !
Solis J. • 1 review
June 2, 2025
8/10
I expected more that I get, but still good.
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