Hugo & Co — Restaurant in Paris

The food was very nice. BUT when I made the reservation for 7.30pm, we were told we had our table until 9.30pm. When we arrived we were told we had to leave at 8.55pm. When we ordered we had to order desert directly otherwise it would be too late to order. This is very unusual and you do not know when you come in if you want a desert or not. The courses came one after the other, we felt they were urging us to eat and leave. They said our table was reserved for the second shift at 9pm, when we asked if they could wait for a few moments before bringjng the deserts. It came directly, although it was only 8.20pm. When we had just finished our deserts, the waiter brought the bill to the table, before we had asked for it. We felt we were not very welcome, only to eat their food as fast as possible. We left even before 8.55pm, very unsatisfied and disapointed dispite the good food. As our stay was very nearby we went back at 9.30pm to see that our table was empty. So why rush us to leave at 8.55pm. We were on holiday but this restaurant didn’t give us a holiday feeling, which was not necessary at all. And we would have spent more as we would have ordered more wine and...

This week we had an amazing meal at Hugo&Co. The food was original,tasty and beautifully presented and portions were generous.Between 6 of us we tried nearly everything on the menu which is short but perfectly balanced.Everyone enjoyed their food .Great sauces, complex dishes and vegetables ! (Often a rarity in French bistrots) 2 small comments - pork belly could have been a bit crispier and more rendered down to reduce fattiness. Carpaccio of St Jacques was a bit over dominated by a dessert like vanilla note - better to just have the citrus freshness of the kumquat for me personally. The wine list was short and interesting. The service was efficient & friendly and even with a 2 hour time slot, we didn’t feel rushed . The ambiance was lively, warm and cozy with a nice vibe . 2 comments for improvement - lighting at our central bar table was a bit bright and harsh - better to switch to lights used everywhere else in the restaurant. The cooking smells in the bistrot were strong, need better evacuation of kitchen odours ( clothes smelled after) and the room was a bit hot and stuffy .

Overall, a great dining experience at a reasonable price and we will...

I would not come back to this restaurant. It is a very poor representation of the French culture of gastronomy and its importance in the way of life. Due to their system of reservations, customers are given 2 hour time frames, which is reasonably acceptable in modern times. However, the service was so rushed, they served us a 3 course meal in ONE hour. How is this even possible in France at such a reputable restaurant? The kitchen could not even keep up with this accelerated pace, as the dishes were hardly warmed before serving. The starter was removed and the main course presented as the dishes were being taken away. Same with the rapid delivery of the dessert. At least they got their table back 1 hour before specified. The server explained to me on the way out that the priority is to have two services due to being a small restaurant. Fine. But the speed and rushing diners is so not French. Do not go to Hugo & Co for a relaxed, genuine and welcome experience. Shame on...