What a rare find, even in Paris! Nine days of lunching and dining at top-rated restaurants all over the city, and this cozy space was by far our favorite...and, after having lunch there, the only one we returned to for dinner. Very small and very special family-owned and run (4 represents the owners and their two children). Award-winning Chef Stephane Browne is a maestro of fresh, seasonal, local, and inspired ingredients. We savored each perfect dish and compilation of flavors and textures that could not have been more harmonized yet unique--not a single "wrong" note. I literally teared up with delight and appreciation over more than one dish! Personal, professional, generous service from wife and co-owner Amelie and our evening waiter--like friends who just happen to be world-class restaurateurs! The wine list and suggestions, too, were superb. The menu changes daily and is written on a chalkboard that is presented to each table--always a good sign. We wanted MORE than one of everything. You simply cannot go wrong, especially when the prices are so reasonable and the fare so transcendent! We had just spent two months in Italy and asked if we could "share" our two main selections as a multi-course meal (antipasti, primi, secondi...). They not only said, "Of course!" but prepared separate beautiful half-portion plates for each of us. We swooned over not only the starters and main dishes but the wine by the glass, and then a bottle of wine, and then dessert--all for less than what we had paid at much "ritzier" eateries. After being closed for renovations, they had just reopened when we discovered them, and I am here to tell you: get your reservations in now because the waitlist is going to be long! Thank you to the Nous 4 family! Your restaurant was the food highlight...
Read moreOur waiter greeted us in the most jovial amd friendly manner upon arrival! He was very accommodating to me as a disabled person and gave us a choice of tables. He found a spot to put my walker and we were all set! After explaining the lovely menu, he recommended a bubbly that was not on the menu and said "its better and less expensive and he was right!" The salmon amd zucchini starter was complex, yet light and smooth. We asked for French butter with our warm bread and it was so delicious that I joked I was having "a little bread with my butter" (see photo)! Our main course were sumptuous, with the tuna being our favorite, cooked to perfection. The almond cake with fresh peaches was a flavorful finish to the meal, having a caramelized crunchy crust and soft inside. The value for this meal was the best part. I think this place it's on its way to a Michelin star. Final note: there was only one waiter and the (sous) chef and the restaurant was full, but They moved quickly and...
Read moreStop by on a rainy Tuesday here. So glad we made reservations! True gem of Paris. Located nearby Gare De Lyon. The atmosphere was cozy, well used of space to accommodate ~15 tables. The menu seems to change daily based on local ingredients. We order chiffonnade de boeuf (carpaccio + salad) and salads de feta boudin noir for starter. Both dishes were delicious and well plated! For main course, we took the fish and seriously WHAT IN THE WORLD IS IN THE SAUCE? So gooooooooood! The dessert were also top notch. Amazing French cuisine all around. Highly recommend the local beer and cocktails with their homemade gin as well! We had a wonderful time. Just for a note that we went there during a very busy services and our 3-course took about 2 hours to complete. If you’re in a rush, this is not the place for you. But if you have time to spare and just want to dine in a delicious bistro, go...
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