Au Bistro — Restaurant in Paris

We were looking forward to trying this restaurant because of the great reviews. We stopped by at 6:15pm as they open at 6pm. The restaurant was empty and there were 2 employees outside, a man (Chef) and woman smoking cigarettes. The man asked if we had reservations and we didn’t. The man advised they were full and didn’t have anything available for that evening. No worries, we went to another restaurant “Le Zinc d’Honoré” and had a fabulous meal. On our way back at 8:30pm, I stopped back in to see if they had a reservation for the next evening. The interior of the restaurant was TOTALLY “empty” no one seated inside. I approached a lady employee behind the bar and asked “Parles tu Anglais?” She said, “Yes” and I asked if they had any availability for tomorrow evening. She opened up the book….. it was blank with NO reservations and she said, “Yes”. I told her 7:30 PM and at that point the man that I spoke with earlier in the evening hurried from the kitchen to the front behind the bar and told us both, “There are no reservations available tomorrow”, and he promptly went back to the kitchen. She had a questioned look on her face as he left and turned to me and said she was sorry. I told her it was ok. It was obvious we weren’t welcome there. If you are American, or a mixed race couple do yourself a favor and don’t go to this restaurant. YOU ARE NOT WELCOME...

We had dinner here tonight , and while the food itself tasted ok, what we saw in the kitchen was truly concerning. The pans and pots used for cooking were completely black and burnt, covered in residue that looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in ages. It was shocking — not only unappetising, but also potentially unhealthy. Even worse, the steak knife given to my child had a broken tip, which we only noticed halfway through his meal. This means a piece of the knife could easily have fallen into the food. The waitress claimed the knife was already like that, which makes it even more worrying — how could such a utensil be handed to a guest, let alone a child? These issues show a serious lack of attention to basic hygiene and safety, and no proper quality control. We left extremely disappointed and uncomfortable. I would strongly advise against eating here, especially for families — the hygiene standards are simply not acceptable. We paid € 120 for 2 steaks , 1 ratatouille , 1 salad , 1 coke , 1 water and half...

Tucked away in my Parisian neighborhood is my little secret spot: Au Bistro. It's not just any restaurant; it's where the locals gather for their daily dose of joie de vivre. Whether you're popping in for a quick drink or settling in for a leisurely Lyonese dinner, Au Bistro has you covered.

Chef Petit Chat and his lovely wife Sandrine are the heart and soul of this place, ensuring that every dish is a true taste of French tradition. From casual apero sessions to late-night dancing (if you're lucky :) , the vibe here is always relaxed yet effortlessly elegant.

So, if you're up for an authentic Parisian experience and a chance to rub elbows with the locals, swing by Au Bistro. And who knows? You might just spot me there, soaking up the charm and savoring every moment in this little slice of Parisian paradise. Cheers to good times and even...