La Fronde — Restaurant in Paris

I personally quite like classic obnoxious parisien style service - at least it’s not fake. But at La Fronde, for some customers it’s intimidating, borderline aggressive, at best cold, while for others it’s a bit friendly, almost helpful, with a hint of humour. À la tête du client. I kept a very low profile as I felt actively un-welcomed.

My actual review for this place, where I was relating what I overheard the staff saying about customers, has been refused twice by Google. That might give an idea that it’s wasn’t “appropriate”.

At La Fronde, you’ll feel trapped like a child with abusive, embarrassing parents.

The food is very tasty; good, varied menu of staple dishes with a twist; the place looks cute and the location is perfect.

Is it worth enduring...

Le Marais, on a Saturday evening, is a great place to go out as a tourist; a very lively vibe but a safe environment. Really liked the look of La Fronde for a late meal, drinks, and people watching.

Loved our food; slow cooked pork loin on mashed polenta, and a salmon poke bowl. Service was friendly and welcoming.

Still quite surprised at how many French people still smoke; so despite sitting inside by an open window, we still felt that we had passively smoked a few cigarettes! Nevertheless, not the establishment‘s fault.

Overall a...

STILL IN A SHELL SHOCK: It was shockingly expensive for the quality that I got. I asked for the breakfast menu: 12€ for a café, juice, croissant and egg. The waitress said that the croissant was not available but advised me an omelet. This costed me almost 20€ (?!) and it wasn’t great, in fact, I make it better myself, even with a hangover. Also ordered it without bacon, and I got bacon (?!). I paid the bill, almost had to call an ambulance of the inappropriately quality/price...