Le Nesle — Restaurant in Paris

I don't even know where to start. We had a 25-minute delay due to transport issues. We tried calling, but no one answered. When we arrived, the staff was extremely rude and told us that it was too late, which we fully understood, but the restaurant was empty. They explained that they would make an exception and give us a table near the exit, which was fine for us since we didn’t plan to stay longer than an hour. Then, a staff member rudely commented to my friend that he had to sit properly because it would be complicated to seat someone at the table next to us otherwise. I found his comment and attitude very rude and mentioned it to him, but he didn’t appreciate my feedback. Several people entered after us without booking and were seated without any issues, as the restaurant was really empty. Now, about the food: it's a typical Instagram scam. The starters were very standard. The empanadas were really disgusting—very dry and tasteless. The shrimps and soups were okay. The burgers were the biggest disappointment. The bread seemed like it was from a week before and just warmed up. I think it was the worst burger I’ve ever had, even worse than in the worst fast food joints. The truffle pasta had no taste, not even salt. It was exactly like the pasta I made when I was a student with a very limited budget. The cocktails were the only thing that wasn't disappointing; they were acceptable. We skipped the chocolate cake, even though it was the reason we decided to go there, because we didn’t want to give more money to this kind of business. The service was awful—people were not smiling and gave very rude and impolite responses. I don’t even know why these places still exist and why people still...

We went to this restaurant because my daughter wanted to try the Matilda Chocolate Cake. For starters the cake was not good, as expected, but need it to try to make sure and also to allow my daugther to experience it. Unfortunately, the experience didn't go as it should have gone or seen on videos. What happened: the waiter just brought the cake to the table. What Should Have Happened: The waiter should have come with the cake and pour the melted Chocolate on top at our table. Since the waiter didn't pour the chocolate on our cake, our cake was a bit dry. As for the taste of the chocolate cake, I didn't taste anything special. I've tried much better from a simple Betty Crocker cake box from the store. Additionally, they add nuts to this one at the restaurant, which in my opinion, makes it worse. Regarding the service, it was ok, nothing special. However, you can tell this place is a typical tourist trap, specially when they bring you the check at the end and they ask you to chose a Tip % . Asking for a Tip in France/ Europe is simply ridiculous!

Conclusion: I cannot comment on the restaurant's food. However, I don't recommend going to this restaurant to try the Matilda Chocolate Cake Is too expensive (25 euros) and the taste and size is Not worth it. Is a less than simple Chocolate Cake and although it may look as a large piece in videos and pictures, it is not. My daughter and I almost finished it all. My guess is that is a dessert for...

If you are in the area and dying for a good burger and frites - this place is absolutely not it. I came here after a long day of work and reading the positive reviews (wanting to give my money to a local restaurant - someone other than McDonalds for said burger) but was sorely disappointed. A bone dry, flavourless well-done crumbling beef patty (which, while it was a « smashed » burger was ridiculously literal), wilted soggy lettuce, topped with (presumably) the watery, lumpy powdered cheese sauce that they also use in their Mac and cheese bites. We are in France! Why not use real cheese?! Redeemed only by the brioche bun. The fries? Not great. Not good. Indeed, it was bad enough that I felt compelled to write a review to caution other burger seekers. In truth, I work in the area and was hoping that what they say about tourist traps didn’t extend to this place. Alas…what a mistake. If you are looking for a burger fix - don’t waste your money here. Upside - the waitstaff were gracious and smiling, however slow. Perhaps a place for sitting with friends to pass the time over a glass of wine,...