Commentaires Bistrot Paul Bert

A Great Bistro in the 11th. Away from the tourist hordes (well somewhat away) you will find this perfect neighborhood place -- Bistro Paul Bert. We started with what we called pig nuggets: deep fried bite - sized porkie goodness and the absolute best bone marrow of my life!!! We followed that up with a massive cote de beouf (bone-in ribeye for two) which would easily feed three, especially if you are like us and have been on a glutinous rampage for a week. Nice wine list, including an affordable Crozes Hermitage. A note on French beef: many reviewers of various restaurants in Paris speak to their meat being tough. I am afraid poor ignorant Americans that you do not understand grass fed beef. Unlike most American beef that is corn finished in a feed lot, French beef is pasture raised. This develops a much more beefy flavor but a little less fat. Make sure to not order it past medium (a point) and if you really want a tender steak, order filet, as in filet mignon. Not my favorite cut in France or anywhere else for that matter, but to each his own. I prefer entrecote (ribeye), onglet (hanger), or the before mentioned cote de beouf. Afraid there was no room for desert. Next time!

Amazing. One of our favorite meals in Paris. First visit, we got cucumber gazpacho and their tomato salad to start, and then went with the classics: filet au poivre (which comes with fries), followed by cheese for dessert. Both appetizers were great, if not quite automatic re-orders on future visits. The steaks, though, were incredible -- perfectly medium rare and covered in that amazing pepper sauce. Truly fantastic. The cheese was also outstanding, and a big surprise in one sense: they drop off the board at your table (with seven giant blocks in all, on our visit) and it's all you can eat from there. I tried not to be a total pig, but I ended up eating a lot of cheese, all of which was really great. All in all, a fantastic meal, and I can't wait to go back next time we're in Paris.

Had an incredible dinner at Bistrot Paul Bert while traveling in Paris. My hotel made a reservation for my boyfriend and I at 9 pm, but we ended up going at 8 and were seated right away. I would actually recommend going earlier because when we got there, only a few other tables were full (and with French-speaking parties) and our waiter was extremely attentive. Later in the evening, the restaurant became more crowded (mostly with Americans) and it was hard to get a waiter's attention. Everything we ordered was truly excellent. We shared the bone marrow appetizer which was large and so flavorful. My boyfriend and I both ordered the steak au poivre, which was cooked perfectly and covered in a delicious au poivre sauce. The French fries were also some of the best we had while in Paris. For dessert we had the grand marnier soufflé, which was also very large and so delicious. We loved everything about Bistrot Paul Bert - it is a must if you are in Paris!

This is the second time I've dined at BPB. The first time 3 years ago was deserving of 5+ stars! We even met the owner last time! The food here is great, but the service is lacking. The steak au poivre is delicious but you cannot get it in the 3 course menu - we asked if they would include it with an up charge but they said no. For €38 it is probably a bit pricey for the portion, but the sauce is amazing. We asked for it to be cooked medium well, otherwise they probably would have made it rare. They probably won't ask how you want it cooked, so be sure to speak up! The soufflé was delicious for dessert and Cost €11. The reason I deducted stars is because we were sat next to the window with cold air blowing in on an already freezing night. It's no fun to eat with cold air blowing in your face. I kept my jacket on during dinner. I told the waitress but she said sorry it's because it's an old building. They weren't willing to move us either. They should plug in some space heaters, it's not difficult. There was one waitress for the entire dining room, which is unfair to her. They should have more staff to ensure better service. Most of the diners were speaking English, so I guess the tourists have discovered it! Maybe go there if you're nearby, but I probably wouldn't spend €30 to Uber there and back again.

Visited Paris for the first time a couple of weeks ago and was looking forward to Bistrot Paul Bert and it did not disappoint me! I had one of the specials, a filet of beef in a creamy pepper sauce with house fries. The steak was cooked perfectly for me. The black pepper sauce packed a mild heat, tempered by the cream, and paired well with the beef. I thought the fries were perfect too. Golden, crispy, nice for dipping in the plentiful sauce. My dinner mates didn't agree with me about the fries. Both acknowledged a fondness for thick steak fries over crispy thinner fries, so I guess that was the reason they weren't as taken with them as I was. I also had my first taste of a "floating island" dessert. I'm normally not excited by meringue-centric desserts but the Île Flottante at Paul Bert was highly recommended by David Lebovitz on his blog so I decided to give it a try. A huge wedge of airy, perfect meringue was dusted with toasted almonds and colorful praline roses, surrounded by cold crème anglaise. It was attractive on the plate but incredible in the mouth. I can't describe how delicious this tasted. I've never tasted anything like it and it is my new favorite dessert. The decor was inviting with quirky details and good lighting. We got there at opening and it filled up fast. The crowd was a diverse mix of mostly tourists... maybe a few Parisians. It got bustling but our waiter was friendly and attentive (shout out to Vincent!). It was also very reasonably priced. I was expecting a higher tab in the end, given the quality of my dinner. My dining companions were not as impressed with the restaurant as I was and although I am not taking their opinions into account in my rating I thought I'd share their thoughts anyway. My husband ordered the fish which was bland and not deboned, two big no-nos for him. Both he and the friend who accompanied us weren't impressed with the fries, as I mentioned above. I feel that neither of them took into account the fact that bistro food is supposed to be unpretentious, and the price was very good for the quality, especially the quality of that pepper sauce and the floating island dessert. Or maybe it's a matter of personal taste. They both loved Les Enfants Rouges (our dinner destination the following night) which I thought had interesting concepts but was ultimately a pretentious and not very enjoyable dining experience (overly crowded room with plain decor; artfully presented but not very tasty food; aloof and unhelpful wait staff; expensive). Nobody looked like they were having fun at Les Enfants Rouges whereas everyone seemed to be having a good time at Bistrot Paul Bert. That plus good food can't be beat!

Went twice, once for dinner and again for lunch the next day. Classic Paris bistro that seems to be a hold-out compared to what is happening in the rest of the city. A little out of the way, but that means fewer tourists and more locals.

An authentic French bistro, great local ambiance . Lots of different specials from a filet Au-poivre with French fries , and a great green salad. Super light and sweet Dover sole with great veggies. Topped off with a homemade soufflé. Worth try. Top it off with nice French staff.

Decadent to the power of two! We had 9p reservations and there were about ten free tables (& +/-25 occupied) They have a deal of 41eu for app, entree and dessert. If you opt for each individually app is 11eu and entree is 29eu. Staffs speaks English so the menu can be translated. Squid w citron app was to chewy. Good flavors but not perfect as a whole. The veal head carpaccio comes dressed in green w giant capers. It tastes incredible. Peppery, tangy, and just tasty. The pork pate (3/4" sliced terrine) is (personally) the way to go. It's a really REALLY well seasoned head cheese. Like the ones sold at Krizka in Greenpoint. Excellent. I opted for the sole that ran out by 9p, so there was another fish perfectly cooked. But there is salt on the table and I put some herbed butter from the steak in front of me. It comes w spinach that is surprisingly excellent (I don't have high expectations on veggie side dishes, I should quit that thought) the spinach tasted like is was quickly charred on th grill and then sautéed. Boeuf steak that looked like a prime rib cut w intermissions of fatty biiiiiiiiiiiits. I drooled and ate them all. Aaaaaaaalll fatty nervy tasty fatty nervy bits. Man. I love that stuff! The steak tartare (entre) is excellent. Peppery, tangy but you have about a 1" thick disc by 6" in diameter. If you are running on a paleo diet, this will fill ya. It's big! Like two cups. But I finished when everyone else was on a food comma. It's kind of addictive. For the dish to get and because it's a true champ by the way it's cooked, pork itself, and it's buddy the sauce. It was like a buttery steak sauce. This chop.s fatty bits were legiiiiiiiit. I never want fatty bits to end. Every bite is heaven. Hard working staff. There are gaps betweeen courses and you will appreciate that. Dessert: créeme caramele is flan w sugary burnt syrup. Good but there's apple pie w sour cottled cream -that is really baked half apples tightly tucked into a tartin, good but there.s the grand mariner soufflé. Baked at the moment pooofy, eggy, fluffy, and hot. Really good soft end to the meal but there is the Paris Brest, which to me- this is what to get. Imagine six profiteroles about a ping pong size each lined up together like a half dozen eggs baked w slivered toasted almonds, dusted w powdered sugar, and filled w a 1/2" layer of hazelnut cream. This is what you should get! The hazelnut cream almost has chestnuts in it?! It's delicious. I enjoyed this place very much. It is intense good French food. Note entres and deserts can be split for two- they are Americana big.

Knockout bistro meal. What a way to start a Paris trip. Everything from appetizers, entrees and service were on the mark.

Tout ce que l’on attend d’un vrai bistrot parisien. L’accueil, le service, des vrais plats cuisinés traditionnels et de très bons vins. Quel magnifique moment !! Du bonheur, un vrai câlin bistronomique.

Nous rêvions depuis la longtemps de venir dîner dans ce célèbre bistrot parisien. Nous avons essayé de réserver toute une après-midi, mais sans succès. Nous nous sommes rendus sur place le soir mais le restaurant était complet. Nous avons pu réserver pour le soir suivant au service de 21h30. Jolie carte! Ce sont tous les plats de mon enfance : artichaut, sole menuisière, fraises au fromage flanc… simple mais tellement bon ! Le cadre désuet est très sympa et le serveur barbu très pro et avenant. Il faudra que j’y retourne !

Moment extraordinaire - peut être la meilleure pièce de viande que j’ai goûtée et des desserts fabuleux - service très agréable et attentionné

Pour une première : repas de midi excellent tout est bon le pain, les cornichons, salade assaisonnée , pâté de campagne, rognons de veau, sauce extra, courgettes, crème caramel la vrai délicieuse ! Merci JC

Délicieux ! Entrées plats et desserts : tout est parfait. L’équipe est super sympa !

Repas mémorable grâce au filet de boeuf.