Bistrot Paul Chêne — Restaurant in Paris

My husband, Jeff and I spent 9 magnificent days in Paris, France.

Our dear friends, Barbara and Marc so glowing raved about the Paul Chene restaurant; that we decided that we would dine at this restaurant our last night in Paris and we were both so delighted that we did.

From the moment you enter the restaurant you are set back in time; a time of elegance and royalty.

The owner and our wonderful host for the evening Harold Audouin, was very charming and entertained us throughout our meal; providing the history of the restaurants as well as the family background such as the fact that the family was from Cognac France. For a brandy to bear the name Cognac, its production methods must meet certain legal requirements. In particular, it must be made from specified grapes known locally as Saint-Emilion. Cognac matures in the same way as whiskies and wine when aged in barrels, and most cognacs are aged considerably longer than the minimum legal requirement.

We were first offered a flute of homemade champagne. For the most part I seldom indulge in champagne; on the other hand this champagne changed my mind regarding what genuine champagne ought to taste like.

For my appetizer I had the foie gras which was pan fried with Paul Chene homemade orange cognac. The foie gras melted in your mouth, the accompaniment of the orange sauce along with thinly sliced pan fried apples, cut through the richness of the foie gras. My husband had the Terrine of Salmon with Parley.

In every restaurant in Paris you get bread along with butter. At Paul Chene, we had homemade bread that had the perfect crunch on the outside and softness on the inside, along with the most flavorful butter I had ever had.

As our main entrée my husband and I both ordered the Chateaubriand a traditional Paul Chene recipe. I can not come up with enough adjectives to describe how incredible this dish was.

We thought we had ended our meal with Crepes Suzettes, made again with the homemade orange cognac from a family recipe.

We were presented with a glass of the family’s homemade recipe of orange cognac. It was anticipated that I share a slip or two with my husband; however the bouquet and the honey orange taste were so incredible that I was caught in the moment and did not even leave a droplet.

Our meal was ended with a sample of the house sorbet, chocolate and mango. They were both equally delectable. At the end of the evening, my husband and I reflected on our various meals in Paris, our meal here @ Paul Chene will be a memory that will remain in our mind and hearts for a lifetime. Helpful? 3 “Delightful and intimate restaurant tucked way in the 16th ” May 30, 2016

petermv (47 reviews) new york city After days and days of rain, we did not wish to venture too far from our hotel. What a delightful find this was - tucked in the 16th on a nondescript block. Small, maybe 25... “A neighborhood place with destination level food. ” May 30, 2016

clifton t (4 reviews) New York City, New York We had a lovely time! I had the sea bass with a starter of asparagus and both were fantastic. The very personable owner was accommodating and helpful. Would go back anytime. See 5 More Questions & Answers Ask a Question Write a Review Add a photo or video Book similar restaurants 1.1 mi Le Petit Bordelais #1,098 of 13,237 places to eat in Paris 505 reviews Find a table 1.1 mi Restaurant Mariette #24 of 13,237 places to eat in Paris 1,017 reviews Find a table 0.7 mi Le Cinq #8 of 13,237 places to eat in Paris 1,422 reviews Find a table Nearby Places Hotels Attractions Restaurants Is this your business? Claim Your Listing Improve this listing Terms of use Privacy policy Careers...

Warm vibes, friendly faces and seriously good food - this spot nails what a proper French bistrot is all about. The atmosphere is cozy and full of character, with walls covered in quirky yet charming French décor you could spend hours admiring. The owner is often around and brings a real soul to the place.

Entrée-wise the eggs with mayo are literal world-beaters, the sauce is light and vinegary. The menu is packed with classic French bistrot options, and honestly, there are no wrong choices.

For mains, I can’t recommend the veal chop enough. It comes with a chorizo sauce that’s so incredibly good it should be illegal. Get it cooked rosé (trust me), I’m convinced they flash it in a frying pan after the oven so it arrives with a crispy outer layer and a melt-in-your-mouth centre. Perfection.

And the fries… wowzers. Best I’ve had in Paris, hands down. They’ve got this natural sweetness to them, are cut just right and come out perfectly crispy. Generous portions too, so good thing they reheat like a dream in an air-fryer.

Their take on the coquillettes-jambon classic changed my mind on truffle, it's a creamy, subtly rich sauce.

If you’ve got room for dessert, try the tarte fine aux pommes - light, elegant, just the right palate cleanser. But if you’re still hungry (or simply curious), go for the giant éclair, sourced from the Béchu patisserie nearby and worth it for the novelty alone.

The wine list is solid and reliable, the “à la ficelle” options mean you can drink exactly as much as you like.

All in all, a place I truly love. Dangerously good food (even vegetarians will find options to enjoy) and great atmosphere. Fully recommend -...

Listen, my 3 stars are actually 3.5 if decimals were allowed.

I had high hopes about this place close to work so went there with a colleague after seeing the stellar reviews.

The service and the atmosphere were superb, that I cannot deny. The waiters were super nice and friendly which is very refreshing. The setting was very cozy.

For the food I was slightly disappointed: Paté: Had no flavour at all unfortunately Bone marrow: This dish was the best for me, you can’t go wrong with a the good old marrow once you salt it and pepper it Shrimps flambé au Pastis: Too much cream and no real flavour on top. Had potential which it did not achieve. Fish of the day which was a cod with a Beurre blanc sauce: The dish was OK, the fish was cooked well but there were no seasonings to be found on the fish, the beurre blanc was average (it is one of my favourite sauces so I am picky about beurre blanc)

Would I come back for another lunch? Maybe. Would I be as excited as the first time I decided to go?...