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Reviews - La Vie d'Ange

41 Boulevard Saint-Jacques, 75014, Paris
FrenchAverage price €42
9.6
(762 reviews)

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9.6
of 10

Excellent
762 reviews
Ambience
9.2
Food
9.8
Service
9.6
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  • Julie G.5 reviews

    November 21, 2024

    10/10

    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'AngeOwner

    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 review

    September 23, 2024

    10/10

    Excellent

  • Geoff C.1 review

    September 13, 2024

    10/10
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    Phenomenal food. Such a lovely little place. Owner so welcoming!!!

    La Vie d'AngeOwner

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

  • Bruce M.1 review

    September 13, 2024

    10/10

    The choices, the food and the service.

    La Vie d'AngeOwner

    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

  • Bob C.1 review

    September 11, 2024

    10/10
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    The owner who greets you as you walk in was wonderful, making you feel like family. The food was to die for starting with their fish soup, it was the best ever, so good I could of had it for desert. The owner said it was their own recipe. I will return without a doubt!

  • Karen L.20 reviews

    September 5, 2024

    10/10

    The food was amazing! The service was perfect

  • Ghizlane L.43 reviews

    July 5, 2024

    10/10

    A very good restaurant that we enjoy going to every Time! The dishes are tasty and the service is great. We highly recommend.

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    Taryn R.2 reviews

    June 15, 2024

    10/10

    The owner was so friendly and gave great wine recommendations!

  • Stephanie K.1 review

    June 18, 2024

    10/10

    A 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.4 reviews

    June 19, 2024

    9.5/10

    Fantastic dinner! Great food, and the owner was very kind with us! Strongly recommended!

  • Nick L.4 reviews

    April 2, 2024

    9.5/10
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    I 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!

  • Carl H.1 review

    February 14, 2024

    10/10
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    Our favorite place to eat in Paris the food is absolutely fabulous!

  • Diane S.1 review

    January 11, 2024

    9.5/10
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    Fantastic food, great chef and owner. It's worth the trip to the 14th!

  • Brianna K.1 review

    November 15, 2023

    10/10
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    This 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!

  • Sharon M.2 reviews

    October 23, 2023

    10/10

    This 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.11 reviews

    September 21, 2023

    10/10
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    Lovely 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.

  • Tito B.1 review

    September 5, 2023

    10/10

    This 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

    10/10

    Wonderful ambience and cordial host. Relaxed and happy to chat. Good wonderful. A slow easy pace.

  • Jon G.1 review

    July 19, 2023

    10/10

    Thierry 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

    10/10

    We 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

    10/10

    A gem of a restaurant. An absolute must stop while in Paris. Amazing all around.

  • George G.1 review

    May 25, 2023

    10/10
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    I 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.

  • Alan J.1 review

    May 22, 2023

    9.5/10

    Great 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

    10/10

    Warm 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

    10/10

    Lovely 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

    7/10

    A 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

    10/10

    Chefs 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”!

  • Ilaria V.3 reviews

    April 7, 2023

    10/10

    It is a cozy and comfortable place, the food is great and so is the mood. The owner is kind and explains carefully all the plates to you. Really recommended!????

  • Seongcheol H.1 review

    December 24, 2022

    4/10

    We were on christmas eve and they were friendly but we had to wait so long time. We got starter after an hour, got main dish after an hour(Even the steak was VERY COLD), and got dessert after an hour...Some people gave up their food and went out... Even we reserved table in advance, we didn't have choice to order menu without anny notice in advance. Should have set menu...I don't.know why this restaurant has high stars..

  • Amelia N.1 review

    December 24, 2022

    8/10

    They were super friendly and kind but we had to wait an hour and a half for the main course to come. The food was really good, just a shame about the long wait.

  • Larry H.1 review

    November 23, 2022

    9.5/10

    A quaint little restaurant off the beaten path. The husband/wife team were cheery, had great humor and accommodated my wife's dietary restrictions. The food was terrific!

  • Alina Z.2 reviews

    October 1, 2022

    10/10

    The food was delicious, the portions were great. The owner also helped and served great wine to every plate and described the story of every wine which was interesting experience. Would definitely return for another meal!

  • Kammy M.2 reviews

    June 29, 2022

    10/10

    We went to La Vie d’Ange back in 2018 and it was as wonderful as we remembered. Ask for wine suggestions by the glass to pair with your courses, the owner is friendly and atmosphere is great not touristy at all. Will be back!

  • Justin c.1 review

    May 27, 2022

    10/10

    This is one of our favorite restaurants in Paris! My wife and I went in 2015, 2019 and again last night. Husband and wife run the entire restaurant. He recommended and excellent bottle of Rhône wine for €43. Very good French food. Lamb shank is 11/10. The scallops melt in your mouth and the beef was so tender and flavorful! The Salted caramel crème brulee was also a nice treat! Highly recommend, best value and some of the best food in France.

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    Paul M.1 review

    May 27, 2022

    10/10

    This is the place we come back to whenever we visit Paris, and we recommend it to friends. Food is fantastic, wine options are amazing, and it’s a cozy friendly spot whether there’s larger parties laughing together or filled with quiet pairs.

  • Richard h.6 reviews

    May 12, 2022

    9.5/10

    This little bistro was a very lucky find. The food extremely good and prepared by the owner and his wife. The lamb was braised for 7 hrs and was delicious - the garlic and rosemary really came through. My husband's tuna steak was equally good and came on a bed of vegetables that were great. Can't forget our starter- cream based seafood soup that was unique very tasty. We really enjoyed the evening!!

  • - -.2 reviews

    March 5, 2020

    10/10

    Loved the place , style , people, food , wine and service ! Definitely recommending . Escargots , scallops and chestnut creamy soup were all awesome. A veggie option for main dish was proposed when asked and delicious , servings were generous for a good French restaurant ! Wines were outstanding. And the couple running the place are really making it a delightful experience . Wine rack on a whole wall is spectacular .... have a fun time

  • Candice S.107 reviews

    March 3, 2020

    9.5/10

    A small, informal bistro serving excellent food based on the daily market with flavorful sauces. The owner gives a very warm welcome and recommends good wine matches. However, it is a bit expensive and would benefit from a reduced price lunch menu or plat du jour.

  • Javier B.4 reviews

    February 12, 2020

    10/10

    Vero very very good atention

  • - -.2 reviews

    February 1, 2020

    9/10

    good Food and good Service. It is a small restaurant so is congested and not very comfortable seating with vry basic table and chairs.

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