L'Entracte des Gobelins — Restaurant in Paris

Welcome back Entracte!

I came twice during my stay. The first time just for a drink, the second for dinner.

Different waiters each night and all friendly and attentive.

The food was great, although the vinaigrette of the salad served with the omelet could have done with a little more acid taste.

Glad to see your return to previous standards.

And by the way, a clever move to use your reply to my previous remarks for some marketing.

The best marketing however is to make customers happy.

And you did it!

See you again soon.

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I came to l’Entracte the first time in 1991 and I have never been as disappointed as this time.

First I had to ask for the menu four times before I finally got it.

Although I asked in French, I was presented with the QR code that lead me to the German version.

When I said that I speak French, I finally got all the menus, but to be honest, I felt like leaving already.

I stayed because I consider l’Entract my only regular bar in the world. And I get around quite a lot.

I ordered a Pastis as aperitif.

Then an omelette with fries and salad and a carafe of Brouilly.

I used to love the omelette because the vinaigrette of the salad was a perfect match.

What I got.

A plate of olives and a glass of Pastis and an omelette with fries and salad.

All at the same time.

My omelette was getting cold, while I was rushing to drink my Pastis while I stuffed in the olives one by one.

The vinaigrette was hardly present and the salad was dead. I eat it, without enjoying it.

Two stars for the service because the waiter asked if he should wait to bring the wine.

Being German, I took some time to realize something else that was missing.

No bread.

I have decided to give the place another chance, because I have come here for more than 30 years.

So I will give it another try these coming days.

I will keep you guys posted, but in the meantime I cannot really recommend the place .

Update:

I have it another try and things habe returned to normal again.

Friendly service, fresh drinks, nice food.

Welcome back L’Entracte!

P.S Look at the sculpture on the building on the left....

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