Bailli — Restaurant in Paris

ABSOLUTELY AVOID THIS RESTAURANT TOURIST SCAM WARNING IN PARIS

Restaurant Name : Bailli Address: 7 Avenue de Suffren, 75007 Paris

I had a terrible experience here and feel it’s my duty to warn other tourists so they don’t get scammed like I did.

I visited this restaurant thinking it was just a normal café. There were no prices displayed for what we ordered – mostly coffee, desserts, and soft drinks. The service and quality were average at best.

When the bill arrived, I was shocked to see a total of €249 for just a few drinks and desserts. Here are some examples from the receipt: • Cappuccino: €12 • Vanilla cappuccino: €16 • Milkshake: €18 • Bottled water: €8 • Tiramisu: €18

This is daylight robbery, even compared to high end spots in London or Paris. I refused to pay, saying that the prices were never shown or explained, and that this was deceptive. The staff became aggressive and intimidating, demanding I pay.

They called over two police officers who happened to be passing by. I calmly explained what happened, but the police immediately sided with the restaurant. They were rude, unprofessional, and refused to give me their names or badge numbers, which is against the law in France. Police are required to provide their shoulder number or identification when requested. This abuse of power will be formally reported, and I urge anyone else who witnesses this to report it as well.

The officers threatened to arrest me, but I stood my ground and said I would rather be arrested than pay for this scam. In the end, my friend gave in and paid to avoid further stress, even though I strongly objected.

After this incident, I spoke with other tourists (from Australia) who were just leaving the restaurant. They told me they were scammed too this is clearly a deliberate and repeated trap targeting tourists.

To protect others, I have taken photos, video footage, and have even gone further: ➡️ I have custom made a van with a warning sign about this restaurant. ➡️ I will pay someone to legally drive this van around Paris to warn innocent tourists.

Please, I kindly ask you to avoid this place at all costs. It is a tourist scam trap using deceptive pricing, intimidation, and police involvement to pressure people into paying extortionate amounts.

Thank you for taking the time to respond. Unfortunately, your reply only reinforces the concerns I raised. No Prices Displayed Clearly On my visit, there were no menus or prices presented to us at the table. If they had been, we would have immediately walked away. Hiding or not offering a menu is deceptive, especially in such a tourist-heavy location. Police Involvement The fact that you called over officers for a simple dispute about a bill says everything. Tourists should never feel intimidated into paying excessive charges. The police refusing to give identification is another serious concern that I am pursuing through the proper channels. Other Tourists Report the Same Experience Immediately after leaving, I spoke to other customers who told me they were also charged shockingly inflated prices without clear menus. This shows it’s not an isolated incident but a recurring pattern. Professionalism Instead of addressing the serious allegations, your reply resorts to sarcasm and mockery (“Netflix docu drama,” “cappuccino adventurers,” etc.). A professional business would take customer complaints seriously not belittle them.

This is not about paying for “Paris rent.” It’s about transparency and honesty. Tourists deserve to know what they are paying before they order. Until that happens, I will continue warning others so they don’t experience the...

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