Most Popular Affordable Traditional French Restaurant in France
La Jacobine 59-61 Rue Saint-AndrĂ© des Arts, 75006 Paris An honest and objective review of my dining experienceđ đ Location: Very close to Notre-Dame Cathedral, just about a 13-minute walk. After the meal, you can explore nearby attractions while strolling along the Seine Riverâa perfect way to unwind. đ Restaurant Size & Reservations: The place is quite small, and seating is tight. If you're dining with four or more people, make sure to reserve in advance. The staff said you need to keep calling in the morningâreservations in the afternoon or evening wonât work. Since we couldnât get through by phone, we walked in and waited in line for about 40 minutes before getting a table. They close at 4 PM, but even at 3:30 PM, there was still a long queue outsideâproof of its popularity! đ Howâs the Food? First off, the value is excellentâstarter + main course + dessert for just âŹ36, or starter + main or main + dessert for under âŹ30. Starters: The foie gras and escargots were fantastic đ, especially the foie grasâI absolutely loved it! đ Main Courses: The beef bourguignon tasted good, but it was saltier than any version Iâve had before. If even a Hunan native (used to bold flavors) finds it salty, it must be really salty. The duck leg with almonds was unexpectedly sweet. As someone from Hunan, Iâm not a fan of sweetness in savory dishes, but this would probably suit Taiwanese and Shanghainese tastes. That said, the duck itself was excellentâtender and flavorfulâjust too sweet for my preference. Desserts: The tiramisu had chocolate in it, which made it overly sweet and a bit cloying after a few bites, but the flavor was still good. The lemon tart was decent. Overall, this restaurant is solid and worth a visit. No issues with service eitherârecommended! đ #Paris #ParisEats #ParisFood #WhatToEatInParis #ParisFoodie #TraditionalFrenchCuisine #ParisDining #ParisFoodGuide #ParisFoodExploration #ParisFoodAdventure
