Chez Barbara — Restaurant in Paris

We had an excellent dinner at Chez Barbara. Was quiet inside since all the locals are on vacation, and our server Barbara (who says that is her name only while in the restaurant 😉) did mention that she would closing up for a while as well. So the place might not be open if you are visiting in at the end of July/beginning August. English menus are available and everyone in our group enjoyed their entrees and deserts. Worth the exploration off the main track of Champs Elysees. Place is run in a typical local fashion where there is only a single server up front, so don't expect to be constantly served on if the place is busy. If you want to be in/out quickly, then would suggest a place on Champs Elysees that is catering for the quick in/out churn...

We were welcomed to Chez Barbara by a serious but friendly hostess. Yes, they were still open. We needed cheap and cheerful sustenance; we got that and more. She recommended a white wine when the one of our choice was not available and it was great substitute. It was cheaper too. My Croque Monsieur hit the spot, as I didn’t want a large meal. My husband’s beef bourguignon was delicious, the meat melted in the mouth and the mash potato buttery. We ate our meals while discussing our days adventures, not being disturbed. And when we looked for the bill, it was delivered promptly. Everything hit the spot. Merci...

I would have rated 0 if there’s an option. This is clearly a racist restaurant. The woman at the reception was extremely disrespectful when we only spoke English and we end up left the place because of her continuous discrimination - she continuously showing her arrogance as a local. This restaurant is not friendly especially you speak English or from another country. Avoid at all cost!!! We traveled through Europe for whole month and this is absolutely the ONE that brings the worst worst experience and I was extremely angry. It will bring you bad experience and will ultimately destroy your...