La Vie d'Ange
La Vie d'Ange
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Forêt-Noire et son shot de kirch et griottes
Boulevard de Saint-Jacques fraiches
Restaurant menu
- Pot-au-feu de foie gras
- Noix de veau de lait basque, sauce morilles et vin jaune
- Souris d'agneau confite de 7 heures
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Taryn R. • 2 reviews
June 15, 2024
10/10The owner was so friendly and gave great wine recommendations!
Stephanie K. • 1 review
June 18, 2024
10/10A real gem! My partner and I discovered this restaurant purely by chance in 2018 during a visit to Paris. It was late, the restaurant was full, but the owners still welcomed us and set up a table. They do everything: from welcoming guests, to cooking, plating, and even offering wine pairings and recommendations. This little inconspicuous restaurant offered us an incredible meal that has become one of the core memories we often revisit in our conversations. Five years later, back in Paris, we visited La Vie d'Ange, out of pure nostalgia; this time accompanied by our newborn and two of our friends who live in Paris. The experience was just as magical. A heartwarming welcome, kind service, incredible dishes, and wine recommendations that were just as surprising as they were perfect. Don’t miss the scallops, the lamb shank, and the duck.
Ferdinando M. • 3 reviews
June 19, 2024
9.5/10Fantastic dinner! Great food, and the owner was very kind with us! Strongly recommended!
Nick L. • 4 reviews
April 2, 2024
9.5/10I ate at La Vie on a Tuesday night after work. The food was excellent and the patron Thierry was very welcoming and friendly. I had the beef cheeks cooked with Pastis that was amazing. I was also recommended 2 different glasses of French wine that I wouldn’t otherwise pick and both were very nice and complemented the food I ate. I will be going back!
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Carl H. • 1 review
February 14, 2024
10/10Our favorite place to eat in Paris the food is absolutely fabulous!
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Diane S. • 1 review
January 11, 2024
9.5/10Fantastic food, great chef and owner. It's worth the trip to the 14th!
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Brianna K. • 1 review
November 15, 2023
10/10This restaurant came recommended on a travel site and it was one of our favorite meals from the trip! The food was fantastic and the owner is such a sweetheart. If you’re going to the catacombs, this spot is a brief walk from there. Will definitely be coming back when I return to Paris!
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Sharon M. • 2 reviews
October 23, 2023
10/10This was our 4th visit to this wonderful restaurant. We come every time we are in Paris. Thierry is the perfect welcoming host and as a sommelier we rely on his expertise to choose a wine pairing from his extensive wall of wine. Aida is an extraordinary chef, and diners can watch her produce flavorful dishes without fail. Do not miss this special treat.
Lynne R. • 8 reviews
September 21, 2023
10/10Lovely little place. Welcoming and helpful to non-French speakers. The food was delicious and well-presented. The wines suggestions were great, too. I had escargot, lamb shank and apple tart, all very tasty.
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Tito B. • 1 review
September 5, 2023
10/10This restaurant is my favorite in Paris. The food is the best and the attention by the husband and wife that run the place is outstanding. Can’t wait to sour next trip to Paris to go for dinner at the La Vie d’Ange!
Kristine K. • 8 reviews
September 8, 2023
10/10Wonderful ambience and cordial host. Relaxed and happy to chat. Good wonderful. A slow easy pace.
Jon G. • 1 review
July 19, 2023
10/10Thierry and his lovely wife, Aida, are incredible hosts. Their inviting personalities and enjoyable conversation add the to the relaxed and unassuming excellence of this small French bistro. I was first turned on to the restaurant due to business travel five years ago. Since then, I have made it a point to stop in to visit with my new friends on every occasion I can. The food is absolutely wonderful. I travel globally extensively and I can honestly say I have never had even a mediocre dish. Thierry also does a wonderful job to pair every dish with a wine. All very reasonably priced. Their clientele are a mix of foreign visitors, yet at the same time, they have many neighbourhood regulars filling the seats. A must try if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed!
William S. • 1 review
July 12, 2023
10/10We think this is one of the best restaurants in Paris. Whenever we return to Paris, we will always dine there at least once, if not more.
Olivia S. • 1 review
June 21, 2023
10/10A gem of a restaurant. An absolute must stop while in Paris. Amazing all around.
George G. • 1 review
May 25, 2023
10/10I come here every time I'm in Paris. It is one of my favorite restaurants, and it never disappoints. Family run, good food, everyone is super nice.
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Alan J. • 1 review
May 22, 2023
9.5/10Great little unpretentious restaurant with friendly, helpful owner. French food with a West African influence (or the other way around). The food was delicious, the wine suggested was spot on. I've been in Paris for about nine months. This was one of my best experiences. Nothing flashy, just top quality food and wine. Really good.
Helen C. • 2 reviews
May 19, 2023
10/10Warm friendly unassuming restaurant run by a French/Senegalese couple. Very nice small menu cooked with skill and love by the wife. Good wine selection and knowledge by the husband. Very enjoyable evening. We loved the Senegalese dishes and the escargot were also delicious.
Sarah L. • 1 review
April 22, 2023
10/10Lovely small restaurant. The owners are introducing some Senegalese dishes (one of the owners is Senegalese, the other French) but promise to keep their fantastic escargot on the menu. I tried a beef stew with peanut butter and it had just a little heat, making it very interesting & flavor.
Dominique H. • 1 review
April 21, 2023
7/10A very authentic cooking with a delicious touch of senegalese ingredients makes this charming restaurant worth going to. Absolute wonderful and tender steak. Truly a find.
Ellie B. • 1 review
April 6, 2023
10/10Chefs amazing costumer amazing anything so fresh and worth the money spent I had the snails and they were cooked to perfection im a chef myself so “chefs kiss”!
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About this restaurant
BISTROT – Vous passez dans le quartier entre Port-Royal et Denfert-Rochereau dans le 14ème arrondissement de Paris ? Stop ! C'est ici, directement sur le boulevard Saint-Jacques, que se cache une adresse aussi gourmande que gastronome. La Vie d'Ange fait partie de ces restaurants qui fleurent bon la tradition. CUISINE DU MARCHÉ – Une cuisine francaise bistronomique, elaborée exclusivement à base de produits frais et de saison. Tous les plats sont fait maison, un savoir-faire indiscutable : de l'ultra frais et des mises en bouche qui visent juste. Bonus : vous pourrez suivre la progression du Chef depuis la cuisine, ouverte sur la salle. ACCORDS GAGNANTS – Vous trouverez egalement un large choix de vins de proprieté (bouteilles ou vin au verre) rigoureusement selectionnés pour vous proposer les meilleurs accords met et vin.
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41 Boulevard Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris
Métro Saint-Jacques (M6), RER B Denfert-RochereauFrequently Asked Questions
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