Food
Tucked along the Quai des Grands Augustins near Saint-Michel, this small bistro specializes in cheesy, comforting gratins alongside classics like charcuterie and smoked salmon. Seating is tight and bustling, with a small dedicated staff handling everything from hosting to bartending with warmth and charm. Vegetarian options are limited but well-prepared. Best visited outside peak hours to avoid the rush.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
It's a small bistro with only about 10 tables, so it fills up fast at peak lunch and dinner hours—arrive early or off-peak to avoid a wait. Try the cheese gratin with duck (magret de canard), a house specialty.
⏱️ Typical visit
1h15
🕰️ Best time
lunchtime, early evening, evening or late night
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
Hours
Booking
What people say
"A true Parisian bistro with amazing home-made food and wines. Make sure to try their house specialty - gratine...the best one is with the duck ( magre du canard ). Just exceptional! But what I love the most is the atmosphere. It feels like you are waiting for your grandmother to finish baking your favourite dish...slowly and with a lot of love. The staff speaks English very well so you needn't worry. The only thing is you have to be patient and leave enough time , at least 2 hours for a meal and don't get annoyed if you wait more than half an hour for the food to be ready...it is well worth the wait. Relax, enjoy and soak up the atmosphere! The tart Tatin was pure 10 out of 10. This is my third time there and I will be back again for sure!"
— Nana Zore
