Reviews - Le Petit Pontoise
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Sandra G. • 1 review
October 31, 2024
10/10Food is outstanding. Wait staff are polite, very personable, helpful. Wonderful restaurant tucked away on a quiet street.
Madelyn M. • 1 review
October 17, 2024
10/10This is a hidden gem. The food was excellent, and it was a great place to people watch as I think we were the only Americans. Very authentic, attentive service, delicious meal. We were there for lunch and got the daily menu, everything was great.
Maryann G. • 1 review
October 19, 2024
10/10We loved the atmosphere of a small, bustling bistro. The staff was friendly and attentive and the food was excellent . Would definitely return and recommend to anyone visiting Paris!
Rosanna Y. • 3 reviews
September 29, 2024
7/10+3We went to Le Petite Pontoise last night. Their escargots with mushrooms, duck confit with foie gras, roasted sea bass are excellent, but not for their crème brûlée. They gave us an overcooked & burnt crème brûlée & gave a perfect one to the table that was next to us. I made crème brûlée so many times & my mom thinks their crème brûlée was overcooked & wasn’t smooth as what I was expected. A good crème brûlée should be cooked with vanilla bean, but this restaurant only use vanilla extract to make crème brûlée & charged 10€… 😤
Nancy R. • 97 reviews
September 12, 2024
10/10Wonderful return visit for lunch! Enjoyed the foie gras duck parmentier again aplus oeufs mayonnaise as starter, cafe gourmands for dessert. Lovely service and delightful as always!
Christine B. • 1 review
August 7, 2024
10/10We had our meal outside the restaurant on a lovely summer evening. The food was delicious and the service excellent - an evening to remember.
William G. • 6 reviews
April 18, 2024
10/10Really good food and service.
John V. • 8 reviews
April 12, 2024
10/10Highly recommended.
Elena K. • 2 reviews
March 22, 2024
10/10Excellent Foie gras! Excellent service, food and location
Monica S. • 2 reviews
March 21, 2024
10/10I have been here before on previous trips and was pleased to experience once again the same high level of friendly service and an excellent meal. It is the one restaurant in Paris I always like to return to.
Amy R. • 1 review
March 7, 2024
5.5/10Artichoke tarte and ravioli were excellent. The entrcote was fatty and grisly. The crème brûlée was cold in the middle. The wait staff was friendly until I questioned a charge for sparking water (which we did not order) on our tab and asked for it to be removed. The waiter said he would remove it then came back to the table saying he didn’t remove it because his coworker remembered us ordering it. I have GERD, so know for certain we did not order sparkling water because I could not have drank it. Nevertheless he would not remove the 8euro charge for water and his coworker came out from the kitchen holding up two empty bottles saying they both were ours. I refused to pay and he finally removed the charge. All this time my husband was in the restroom. When I told him what had happened with the waitress making a scene with the empty bottles, he went to her and confirmed we did not order sparkling/gas water. She said, “it’s okay. I won’t charge you for it,” still imlpying we had ordered it. Very upsetting and embarrassing. Will not return nor recommend.
Dominique K. • 13 reviews
March 4, 2024
10/10One of our favorite Bistro highly recommended, friendly warm service. Delicious classic french dishes.
Angelo L. • 4 reviews
January 14, 2024
10/10The food is extremely good and authentic and the service is just amazing, you've to try it if you are in Paris around Notre Dame.
Karen B. • 4 reviews
October 18, 2023
8/10We’ve been coming here for years when we visit Paris. Menu hasn’t changed much—which is good and bad. Service was a bit rushed. We weren’t told about the daily fish special. But the sea bream and monkfish were excellent, as were the escargots. Chocolate fondant was good, as expected, nothing special.
Stephen G. • 1 review
May 28, 2023
9.5/10Outstanding food and ambiance. The owner, Boom, is a force of nature. Best duck I have ever had.
Chrysanthe L. • 1 review
February 5, 2023
10/10Charming little place. We went on a Sunday night at 9 PM and the restaurant was full and lively. The food was delicious. The service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend.
Tracie L. • 3 reviews
January 19, 2023
10/10I love this restaurant. I go again and again for the warmest service and the gorgeous food. Tonight we had the pork cheeks and they melted in my mouth. A lovely hearty winter meal with a bottle of Sancerre. This is Paris life.
Alexander V. • 1 review
November 7, 2022
10/10Great French food with very tasty dishes, including lots of traditional dishes that have disappeared from lost restaurants One of the best in Paris Very interesting and affordable wine list
Hugh F. • 7 reviews
October 31, 2022
10/10Lovely, atmospheric and authentic Paris bistrot..,beautifully cooked and tasty dishes served with a smile…thank you for a great evening, we will be back
KAREN p. • 3 reviews
September 25, 2022
4/10We were here on our last trip to Paris 5 years ago and it was wonderful but this is not the same restaurant as before. First course off the menu was fine but we ordered the ribeye steak daily special and it was awful! It was dry, tough and grossly, obviously a cheap cut of beef passed off as a steak with brown gravy and mediocre mashed potatoes. Do not eat here.
Melody C. • 1 review
September 8, 2022
10/10This restaurant was recommended and I’m so glad we visited. The service was friendly including explanations in English. My husband and I had the menu of the day and shared the two entrees and plats. I added escargot and was impressed with the sauce that was very different from the usual garlic butter. The desert was the perfect ending to a wonderful Parisian lunch. This sits on a quiet street so nice to eat outside.
Jayne V. • 15 reviews
August 28, 2022
6/10Starter was divine, main course I felt like I overpaid and wasn’t up to the standard I was expecting. Service overall was excellent! Very pleasant and engaging.
Dominique K. • 13 reviews
July 11, 2022
10/10Always a pleasure to return to le petit pentoise for lunch. Excellent traditional french cuisine. Service is friendly and welcoming
Andrea H. • 1 review
May 22, 2022
9/10Nice little restaurant in a small and quiet street. You like to sit outside. All dishes are very tasty. We did not want to finish because it was so delicious. Definitely recommended.
Dominique K. • 13 reviews
May 9, 2022
10/10One of our favorite Bistro nice food cosy neighborhood feeling. ????????
Le Petit Pontoise • Owner
Thank You very much for this new visit at Le Petit Pontoise. Very glad to be part of yours favorite bistrot ! We are looking forward to welcome you soon again at Le Petit Pontoise. A bientôt Jonathan & Alexandre Le Petit Pontoise Bistrot - Paris
Dominique K. • 13 reviews
March 28, 2022
10/10Very enjoyable lunch. The Monday dish was excellent starting with a lentil bacon egg salad followed by a sea bass in a delicious lobster sauce. The Pouilly Fumé paired perfectly. This was not the first time and definitely not the last time in Petit Pontoise. Thanks to the team
Fernando L. • 52 reviews
February 28, 2022
7/10Sadly this once neighborhood bistro has been taken over by tourists. We used to be the only non-locals in the place; now the place is packed, but non of the patrons are French. The menu has been simplified and lost some of its quality items; and the service has gone down. Having been here about a dozen times over the years, it is sad to see it go down hill… We hope this can still be reversed.
Mona H. • 1 review
February 16, 2022
8/10We were recommended this restaurant by a friend in NY and we are really happy we were able to try it. The food was delicious and typically French. The owners (two brothers) and the server were extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back.
Christine S. • 1 review
February 5, 2022
10/10It felt great to be in Petite Pontoise again. This was our first ‘eat-in’ restaurant in over two years and a great reminder of why we have missed eating out. It has always been one of our favourite places to go, and to be back in Paris and eating there is a great privilege.
Michael N. • 11 reviews
November 14, 2021
9/10We had searched around for a place to eat on a Sunday evening in Paris. That's not as simple as you would expect. Investigating the internet Le Petit Pontoise was found. It is a delightful gem on the Left Bank, across from the Ile-St-Louis. There is a reasonable prix-fixe menu, but we chose to pick from the a la carte menu. The artichoke and parmesan cheese tart was a delight. For main courses, we had the duck confit with fried froie gras and the 7 hr cooked lamb. Both were terrific. The service by the 2-member staff was excellent. The wine list is limited but well chosen. We recommend this place without hesitation.
Joel F. • 1 review
November 14, 2021
10/10Excellent traditional cuisine with superb, accommodating staff.
Monsieur E. • 8 reviews
November 1, 2021
9.5/10Had a wonderful dinner. Great atmosphere. Outstanding food! Would definitely return.
Thelma W. • 2 reviews
October 24, 2021
10/10Cosy little place, great food, great service.
Le Petit Pontoise • Owner
Thank you so much for your words. Very happy to read you had a yummy moment at Le Petit Pontoise. We really hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again at our restaurant. A bientôt Jonathan & Alexandre Le Petit Pontoise Bistrot - Paris 5
Lisa V. • 7 reviews
October 13, 2021
10/10Such a charming place. Great food and extensive wine selection. Relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend. I have been going there for years.
Paul R. • 17 reviews
September 13, 2021
10/10Never disappointing. the menu is classic french with nice surpises but fantastic. Great service and terrace location in quiet street in 5th. Staff very attending!
Kristen M. • 9 reviews
September 3, 2021
9.5/10On our 51st trip to Paris, we ate here on the first and last night. Going to the same restaurant twice on the same trip is NOT what we normally do, but this restaurant is irresistible. Excellent kidneys, duck, lamb and probably everything else. While the people in the kitchen are talented, tiny server Boom is their biggest asset - vivacious, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable. We'll be back!
Paul R. • 17 reviews
September 6, 2021
10/10Never change a winning team! It’s all perfect. Classic and good quality. Boom, the waitress is the finishing touch!
Shayan S. • 30 reviews
October 5, 2020
9.5/10Lovely meal. The fish was amazing : I had the sole meunière which was massive and tasty. The tarte tarin is so delicious; made of hundreds of finely layered the slices of caramelized apples.
Charles T. • 13 reviews
February 17, 2020
10/10Excellent restaurant. The meal was terrific, flavorful, beautiful presentation. Service was excellent.
Romy M. • 3 reviews
January 24, 2020
9.5/10Wonderful little Bistro with lovely welcoming staff. Food was classic French, superbly cooked. Very tasty meal would recommend for a cosy supper or lunch.
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