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Reviews - Les Papilles

Name: Les Papilles
Address: 30 Rue Gay-Lussac, Paris, 75005, France
Price range: €39 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.7

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9.7
of 10

Excellent

1796 reviews

Ambience

9.5

Food

9.7

Service

9.7

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Guita G. • 1 review
July 1, 2025
9/10
Wonderful cozy restaurant with “market” set menu. We were greeted warmly and the setting was lovely. We strongly recommend Les Papilles!
Ed F. • 1 review
June 26, 2025
10/10
This place always impresses!
Carol L. • 2 reviews
June 19, 2025
7/10
If you have any food allergies or limitations, don't epect much in the way of accommodations. The main course and soup were excellent. However, since I notified them in advance that I had issues with gluten and dairy, I expected something more interesting as a substitution (appetizer was lettuce and dessert was raw grapefruit slices. Either they should have advised me they were'nt able to adiquately modify my meal or come up with something interesting and worthy of the prices they charge for a pre-fix meal. I had heard great things about the restaurant but came away very disappointed.
Vaughan M. • 1 review
June 24, 2025
9.5/10
Excellent service by maitre’de with full explanation of meal on offer coupled with excellent choices of wine. The food was magnificent and the wines matched perfectly. Am seriously considering returning before leaving Paris.
Paul G. • 4 reviews
June 17, 2025
10/10
This is my 9th visit to Les Papilles - the first of which was not long after it opened. The vision of Bertrand Bluy remains today - as if you were invited to dinner at his place: a soup, a pot meal, a cheese and a desert. And so it is was on my last visit - delectable, tasty, value for money food prepared and served by people who care about your experience. It's fair to say that Les Papilles is not for everyone mostly because they expect 'a la carte' and it's not, so they are disappointed. But many international foodies flock to this little piece of food joy on Rue Gay Lussac as do I whenever I'm in Paris. It is consistently what it says it is. And the wine selection is fantastic with ready help available and the corkage is very reasonable. I mostly buy wine by the glass and I'm never disappointed by Bertrand or his brother's choice of wine.
karina g. • 1 review
June 19, 2025
10/10
I had a wonderful dinner. The waiters were very attentive and quick. All the dishes were delicious and beautifully presented. There is an extensive selection of wines.
Timothy F. • 7 reviews
June 19, 2025
10/10
Everything about this place was superb. The food was absolutely incredible. The owner and staff were so welcoming and made you feel special. The recommended wines were perfect for the meal. We will forever remember what a wonder part of our Paris visit this meal experience was for us.
Robb H. • 2 reviews
June 3, 2025
10/10
This is our favorite restaurant in Paris and third visit. The food and service never disappoint and the wine recommendation always hits the mark. Looking forward to our next experience.
Kat G. • 4 reviews
June 14, 2025
10/10
We’ve been to this restaurant a few times over the years - our 2008 visit was one of the best meals we ever had. This was equally lovely - amazing, delicious food I never would have ordered on a menu but enjoyed thoroughly. (The cold sweet potato cream soup was amazing, and the lamb, cheese, and pancetta were like religious experiences.) Their “from the market” setup was perfect for our last night in Paris. Hopefully it won’t be another 15+ years before we get back.
Anton П. • 1 review
May 21, 2025
10/10
Food is delicious, courses are big. Very nice place.
Irina U. • 3 reviews
June 6, 2025
10/10
The food was excellent, the service very friendly and welcoming. A truly pleasant place with an authentic French atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Eduardo C. • 3 reviews
June 6, 2025
9/10
Food is amazing, made to perfection.it was our third visit and more will come
Somjira N. • 1 review
May 30, 2025
10/10
Best food in Paris during our 5 day stay. We had the creamy celery soup, duck breast, blue cheese, and passion fruit pannacotta. Excellent!!
Betty M. • 1 review
May 29, 2025
10/10
I heartily recommend this restaurant for a memorable meal. There is no menu but instead they tell you what the chef had made that day. Everything was superb, well presented and delicious.
John G. • 8 reviews
May 29, 2025
10/10
This is a gem of a restaurant offering excellent food at very reasonable prices - particularly at lunchtime. The staff are charming. If you are visiting the Pantheon or the Luxembourg gardens do yourself a favour and add this restaurant to your itinerary.
Karen M. • 1 review
May 27, 2025
10/10
Food was delicious, service was great. Very cool little restaurant. Loved the experience.
Linda H. • 2 reviews
May 27, 2025
10/10
Wonderful restaurant! Just as good as our visit 13 years ago. Set menu and great wine selection.
Lance H. • 1 review
May 20, 2025
10/10
Great service and most of all great food. Our 5th visiting and each time it is 10 out of 10
Marco C. • 2 reviews
May 24, 2025
10/10
Excellent meal! Bring your appetite. Kind service.
Robert B. • 4 reviews
May 23, 2025
10/10
Charming atmosphere in a truly authentic French bistro. Food was superb and the fixed menu was not an issue due how superbly the food was prepared. Reasonably priced. Great selection of wine right in front of you to choose from. Highly recommend.
Annie L. • 1 review
May 20, 2025
8.5/10
No choices, fixed prix menu. Service is fairly quick for French restaurant. Good but not great.
Grant S. • 1 review
May 16, 2025
10/10
Wonderful evening!
Niccolò J. • 1 review
May 6, 2025
10/10
I was to the Papilles in 2018 with my parenta and now 2025. Every time is a tasty experience. I have not yet found a place in France where you eat as well as this. For me will be a must in a future trip in Paris! Thanks and Congrats to the boss, a beautiful person!!
Nancy F. • 11 reviews
April 29, 2025
10/10
Les Papilles is a very cozy, comfy restaurant located in a wine shop! They typically have one set of menu items for the evening, but were extremely accommodating when I told them I am a pescatarian. The accoutrements for my soup were modified accordingly, and for my main, they substituted a beautiful portion of cod for the lamb stew they were serving. The food was all delicious, very much farm to table! To accompany our dinner, we chose an excellent white Châteauneuf-du-Pape! We loved our time at Les Papilles and will return the next time we are in Paris!
Gina B. • 1 review
May 9, 2025
10/10
The staff was fantastic and the food was beyond expectations. It’s a set menu but trust them regardless of preconceived ideas. I could not believe how good it was. They have an incredible wine cellar and are very helpful making suggestions. Make a reservation because it fills up.
Alan N. • 1 review
April 30, 2025
9.5/10
A warm welcome and a set market menu was offered. We enjoyed 4 dishes on the set menu, each dish was of excellent quality and well prepared. Each dish was detailed and explained to us with passion. We in turn were guided in our choice of wine that suited our tastes and the complemented the food - the restaurant doubles as a wine merchant during the day. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough, as long as you can accept the set menu offered on the day. I imagine pre-booking will be necessary. The venue was full at 7:30pm.
Crystal A. • 1 review
May 3, 2025
10/10
We were a tiny bit nervous to make reservations knowing that we had no choice on what we would be eating but WOW! The experience was wonderful!! The space was so cozy and cute, the staff was delightful and the food blew us away! We had an amazing spring pea soup, braised pork cheeks with roasted vegetables and polenta, blue cheese with prune compote and strawberry panna cotta. Everything was delicious but the pea soup was our favorite. The ingredients are so fresh and the portions are quite large. The cost for lunch was 45€. If they weren't closed Sunday and Monday, we would have gone back again! Highly recommend this unique experience.
Katharine N. • 1 review
April 17, 2025
10/10
My husband and I had a delightful dinner at Les Papilles in April of 2025. Our friends recommended this spot and it did not disappoint. We did, however, miss that Le Papilles serves a prefixed dinner menu, but that was a happy surprise as I was served dishes I may not have ordered for myself. If I could have their broccoli soup every week I’d be a happy woman. Each course was unique but approachable and oh so good.
Lori M. • 11 reviews
May 8, 2025
10/10
Absolute best meal in France, twice!
Eddie Y. • 2 reviews
May 3, 2025
10/10
Small traditional French classic restaurant, simple food with details, friendly and professional services make you feel welcome
Richard G. • 2 reviews
May 2, 2025
9.5/10
Amazing food, excellent wine, welcoming and superb service. A great pleasure every visit.
Susan R. • 3 reviews
May 1, 2025
10/10
We have dinner here every time we come to Paris and it is always our favorite. The food, wine, service and ambiance are all outstanding and welcoming. Lovely Bistro that should be on everyone's favorite list! Thanks for another outstanding culinary experience!
Jeffrey P. • 3 reviews
April 29, 2025
10/10
Wonderful food. Wonderful wine. Wonderful people. A true taste of Parisian hospitality. Thank you for making our night so very enjoyable! We’ll need to come back soon!!
Laura H. • 1 review
April 16, 2025
10/10
The service was very welcoming and the food was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend.
Michael S. • 1 review
April 18, 2025
10/10
Service was incredible. Such a cool spot. Pick your own wine from the inventory.. home style cooking and family serving style. Awesome. 10/10
Sally G. • 1 review
April 10, 2025
10/10
This was my fourth visit over the past several years! It is always a highlight of my stay. Can’t wait until next time!
Bruce R. • 1 review
April 15, 2025
10/10
Wonderful evening
CHRISTINE K T. • 9 reviews
April 10, 2025
10/10
Lovely evening with an excellent menu. All dishes were chosen to compliment each other and were prepared to perfection. The service could not have been better. We are in Paris for 3 more days - hopefully we will have another dinner chez Les Papilles.
Geraldine D. • 1 review
April 8, 2025
10/10
Very warm, relaxed welcome and service. Beautiful elegant setting and amazing food!
Gail F. • 2 reviews
March 29, 2025
9.5/10
Excellent meal in a cozy setting.