Poulette — Restaurant in Paris

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Poulette in Paris, and it was a truly delightful experience. This bijou restaurant in central Paris is not only visually stunning with its colorful tiled walls but also offers a short but enticing menu that caught my attention from the moment I walked past.

The charming and alluring ambiance of Poulette compelled me to make a reservation for later that night, and I soon discovered that my instincts were right as the restaurant was fully booked by dinner time.

One unique aspect of Poulette's menu is that the main courses require ordering the accompaniments separately, allowing for greater flexibility in customizing your meal. My friend and I decided to share the duck rillettes starter, which turned out to be a generous portion. The dish had a pleasant flavor with a hint of almond and was complemented by a sweet onion confit. I would definitely order this dish again.

For the main course, my friend chose the chef's special, steak and fries, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The fries were delicious as well. However, I made a less favorable choice with the filet mignon with mustard sauce and fried polenta slices. The pork was slightly dry, and the mustard dressing did not elevate the dish as I had hoped. The polenta was also not to my liking. It seemed that others around me were enjoying the same dish, so it may have been a matter of personal preference.

Despite my disappointment with my own meal, the overall atmosphere of Poulette was ideal for a Parisian dinner. The restaurant had an intimate and bustling ambiance, and the staff were bilingual and friendly. While I am uncertain if I would return, I believe that playing it safe and ordering the steak and chips would likely result in a more satisfying experience.

In conclusion, Poulette is a beautiful restaurant with a charming atmosphere and a menu that offers some delightful options. While my personal experience was mixed, I appreciate the ambiance and the friendly service. If you're in search of an intimate and visually appealing dining experience in central Paris, Poulette is worth...

Second time coming here but this time it felt very expensive and touristy. We were really looking forward to it. We wasn’t able to find a menu online before hand so took a punt expecting it to be good regardless. Staff were pleasant and happy to explain the menu. Restaurant is beautiful inside will old fashion eye-catching decor. We had falafels which came with a curried mayo dip and the duck toast as many of the other appetisers didn’t appeal to us, however it didn’t compare to cheaper local falafel wrap places. The duck toast was pleasant but didn’t look much. For mains we had the monkfish and pork. The pork was cooked well and good portion size. The fish was one of the most expensive dishes (around 30€) but was disappointing in its size and needed something more. It was cooked nicely though. For desserts we had the French toast (which was needed after still being hungry after the fish) and the pear tart. The French toast tasted great but it lacked its crispiness and was like a soggy bread pudding. The pear tart said it was meant to come with a cream but seemed to be missing, it did still taste nice. We accompanied the meal with a carafe (not a bottle) of Malbec but the price seemed expensive at 28€. I came to the conclusion that standard wine in most authentic places in France are cheaper than coffee, so that made me think this restaurant is more aimed at tourists. It didn’t seem like there were any locals/french in there. We personally like something more authentic. A final bill of €115 and we didn’t feel satisfied and had much better meals for half of...

This is the only bad restaurant review I've ever given, but I think it is worth tourists’ knowing about our experience on April 30, 2024. We ordered what was billed as “prime rib” for two. It came in minimum 600 gram sizes. At €12 per 100g, the cost, therefore, was €72. We asked for medium rare. When it came, it was close to uncooked except for the sear around the outside. That could have been tolerable except that the mostly uncooked beef had ribbons of gristle everywhere. It was impossible for our knife to cut through it! We cut off the most we could of the cooked, edible beef, and left a big, big wad of the uncooked beef on our plate. When the person cleared our plates, he said nothing. It was as if it was normal for customers to leave a big wad of uneaten, uncooked beef on their plates. (One may ask, why didn't you send it back? The waiter seemed to make it clear that he was uninterested in our dining experience, that complaining was just going to add to the already unpleasant experience.) To top it off, at the end of the meal, the waiter expressly invited us to tip in amounts of 5% up to (as I recall) 20% – not informing us that restaurant charges in Paris already have 15% built in. (If you do a Google search you will see warning articles like this one: “Paris restaurants scamming ignorant tourists for tips ahead of 2024 Olympics (Apr. 30,...