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9.6/10

Excellent
834 reviews
Ambience
9.3
Food
9.7
Service
9.7
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  • Pekka P.2 days ago

    9.0

    Food was good, not exellent. Everything else was so perfect that this is 6/5

  • Carmen C.10 days ago

    10

    Absolutely enjoyable meal. I would highly recommended

  • James C.20 days ago

    10

    Lovely restaurant with great food that made our first night in Paris special.

  • Marcos G.2 months ago

    10

    Very Good food and excelent Service !

    La Vie d'Ange

    Thank you Marcos ! We will be delighted to welcome you again when you come back to paris. Aïda and Thierry

  • Moira B.2 months ago

    10

    BEST meal in Paris!! Not a quick in and out. Lovely host!!!

  • Ross K.2 months ago

    9.0

    Delicious foie gras and venison stew, friendly and welcoming. A lot of diners arrived at the same time so service was a little slow but well worth the wait!

  • Neil B.3 months ago

    10

    Another visit to this really nice restaurant, friendly and welcoming, excellent French food and wines.

  • Neil B.3 months ago

    10

    Excellent food and service

  • Peter T.3 months ago

    10

    Everything about it, especially the personal care given to each customer. One is made to feel like a guest in their home.

  • Julie G.3 months ago

    10

    The food is always amazing and Thierry is a fantastic host

  • Nancy H.4 months ago

    10

    I ate at La Vie d'Ange two and a half times this week (once dinner with my husband, once just dessert with him after a disappointing dinner elsewhere, and once dining alone because he had to leave a day earlier than me) so I've already left my very positive review. But I'll add here that I"very much dined alone at La Vie d'Ange on several occasions and always felt comfortable. In this relaxed and cozy ambience, it's always easy to strike up conversations with neighboring tables, because we are all so happy and relaxed from the wonderful food and wine and the warm atmosphere that Aida and Thierry create.

  • Nancy H.4 months ago

    10

    When I think of Paris, I think of La Vie d'Ange. The warmth and hospitality of this small unprepossessing bistro are created by the wonderful artistry of chef Aida and the excellent cellar and knowledge of wines of host Thierry--not to mention the warmth and friendliness of both. On this most recent trip, my husband and I specifically sought some Michelin stars and you can see why those places have their stars, but La Vie d'Ange is a true French bistro with excellently prepared dishes, traditional French cuisine, and knowledgeable wine pairing recommendations. This is my favorite restaurant (we dined here twice in the week, and stopped in for dessert and a glass of wine after a disappointing dinner elsewhere). Montparnasse is not in the center of things--though if you are staying at Marriott Rive Gauche it is a must--but the Metro connects easily with three stations very close by. This bistro is a true Parisian gem.

  • Joseph E.5 months ago

    10

    Our host took incredible care of our table. Our meal ranged from classic French fare, exquisitely managed to creative and delicious twists. The wines are carefully thought out and the bottles we consumed were wonderful pairings for the meal.

  • Dan M.6 months ago

    10

    Truly authentic and very good French cuisine with a cultural twist…..only wine served. Adds to the ambience of “when in France, do as the French do”. We started with Chestnut truffle soup (10/10), escargot for appetizers, then ribeye steak with French potatoes and Venison stew with ginger sweet potatoes for entrees. All worth the price

  • Linnea T.6 months ago

    10

    The previous reviews are spot on. A small menu, prepared with love and expertise. We loved our meal and enjoyed the atmosphere.

  • Jane B.6 months ago

    10

    The owner was very friendly and patient in helping us select our food choices. We had the onion tart, wild deer stew, the lamb shank and yellow plum tart. Compliments to the chef as the meal was delicious!!

  • Jennifer B.6 months ago

    10

    I first ate at this restaurant about 8 years ago, on the recommendation of our Parisienne AirBnb host. Years later, I still remember the onion tart and the warm hospitality. Finally, I was able to return. The food was just as wonderful and plentiful as I had remembered and we enjoyed every minute of the meal. Highly, highly recommended!

    La Vie d'Ange

    Merci Jennifer ! We hope you won’t wait again 8 years for your next visit :-) Aïda and Thierry

  • James P.6 months ago

    9.0

    The food was absolutely phenomenal. Don’t come expecting food to be served immediately. Everything is made to order and you have your table for the evening. We spent a solid 2 1/2 hours there enjoying authentic French cuisine, wonderful wine, and a truly real experience of France! I had the fois gras that was spectacular. My dining partner had the very tasty onion tart. The vol au vent was filled with tender chicken, duck, and mushroom in a creamy sauce and my friend had the seasonal deer stew. For dessert I opted for the vanilla ginger crème brine which was wonderful. My friend had the mirabelle tart with a short or accompanying schnapps. A delightful dinner with warm hospitality!

  • Donald M.7 months ago

    10

    The food was amazing, we ate here 5 years ago and this meal was just as delicious if not better and the wine recommended perfect.

  • Peter T.7 months ago

    10

    I’ve not had a better meal in Paris. The potatoes that came with the lamb shank, are the best I’ve had in my life. No joke.

  • Gerald C.10 months ago

    9.5

    The food and the service has remained consistently awesome. Kudos to the owners for maintaining this standard even after going through some tough times with COVID and all.

  • Charles S.10 months ago

    10

    Great service.

  • Lawrence H.10 months ago

    9.5

    Great food, very friendly and personable service. Good recommendations.

  • Alexandra T.10 months ago

    10

    Thierry and his wife were so kind and attentive to all the guests in the restaurant, spending time to discuss dishes and life and then back to the kitchen. not only was the food excellent and well presented and wine-paired, it was "made with love" that could be felt and tasted. It was a memorable meal. If you're in the Montparnasse area, it's absolutely worth booking a table. My only suggestion to the chefs, and this is really a minor suggestion, is to perhaps include a child's menu option. My son ate a bit from the 3 adults at the table but was not brave enough to order escargot :-)

  • James C.10 months ago

    10

    Great food. Engaging attentive host, paired wines to food expertly, recommending ones that we not normally have. A lovely night all round

  • Peter T.11 months ago

    10

    Best meal I’ve had in Paris.

    La Vie d'Ange

    Thank you so much Peter ! Hope to welcome you soon again. Thierry

  • Karin H.
    Karin H.11 months ago

    10

    The food, the wine, the service, the ambience, the owners, all excellent!

  • Alfred D.11 months ago

    9.5

    We had a great meal, a nice wine with great service. Highly recommended.

  • Michelle S.1 year ago

    10

    Such a cute place with friendly and helpful service. Puts out absolutely delicious food and the recommended wines were perfect!

  • Deborah S.1 year ago

    10

    Dining at La Vie d’Ange was a special experience. It’s a small French restaurant. The owner was welcoming and accommodating. The food was great. We enjoyed the braised lamb shank, grilled scallops, onion tart, and vanilla/ginger crème brûlée. The owner suggested a wine that paired nicely with our meal. Don’t eat here if you’re hoping to eat a quick meal. Our dining experience lasted 3 hours and we enjoyed every minute.

  • James S.1 year ago

    9.5

    The place was amazing. Honest, humble, genuinely caring service with outstanding (seriously) food and wines. Prices are very fair for the quality. Truly a special place and experience.

  • William R.1 year ago

    10

    The food was delicious; the owner is knowledgeable, dedicated, and a friendly host. Everything was perfect!

  • Nihal T.1 year ago

    10

    It was such a great place - the owner picked and paired the wine with the dinner. It was great. Food was fantastic. Not rushed at all, was given space and time to thoroughly enjoy my dinner. Will be back.

  • kathryn k.1 year ago

    10

    The perfect little neighborhood bistro. Small, convivivial, charming, The food was excellent,an onion tart to die for and coq au vine like I've never had before. A wonderful experience.

  • Sangdeok H.1 year ago

    10

    Perfectly good, especially onion tart so good Thanks

  • Yingchuan Z.1 year ago

    10

    +1

    foie gras and duck are great! Highly recommend.

  • Julie G.1 year ago

    10

    Amazing food and the owner is super nice making sure that all goes well for u. I am French living in the US and Thierry’s place is my go to restaurant when I am traveling to Paris. The food is amazing and the service is perfect.

    La Vie d'Ange

    Merci Julie ! We were so happy to welcome you again after such a long time ! Votre sourire et votre gentillesse illuminent notre restaurant à chacune de vos visites ! Aïda et moi vous embrassons très fort. Thierry

  • Mohammed S.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent

  • Geoff C.1 year ago

    10

    Phenomenal food. Such a lovely little place. Owner so welcoming!!!

    La Vie d'Ange

    Thank you Geofff, it was a pleasure to welcome you with your nice family ! Thierry

  • Bruce M.1 year ago

    10

    The choices, the food and the service.

    La Vie d'Ange

    Hi Bruce, We have been so happy to welcome you yesterday evening after 6 long long and difficult years ! Thank you so much for your confidence. A warm and friendly hug to you and your wife and hope to see you next time in paris. Aïda and Thierry

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