Had a very good dinner in early March 2020. I chose the seven course degustation menu which was around 75 Euros. I had two glasses of red Irouleguy wine from the Basque region which is almost impossible to find on wine lists. Only one of...the dishes didn't really sing. Some of the more memorable dishes were as follows: Creamy parmesan soup with toasted croutons and herbs. Sauteed quail breast and chunks of lamb with French green lentils,chunks of some feta type of cheese sauteed and a veal jus. Steamed cod with a risotto style dish made with some old wheat variety. Vegetable jus,herb butter,carrots and pistachios. Braised veal cheek and sauteed sweet breads served with turnips,carrots, mashed potatoes and a veal stock/red wine reduction Their excellent rice pudding (thick and rich) with a salted caramel sauce and served with a wedge of Gateau Basque ( a double crusted tart of sorts filled with pastry cream and dark preserved cherries). Yes, the service can be brusque. Yes the owner/chef Jean is a bit theatrical and even maybe over the top but he delivers. The only negative to the whole evening was the fact that they charged me 4.50 euro each for two bottles of house filtered water. I ate at eleven restaurants of this caliber during this visit. Virtually all of them served water in carafes that had engraved on them what type of filtration system had been used to filter the water. I think pushing this type of water choice is better that offering glass bottled or plastic bottled water. No where other than L'Ami Jean was I charged for filtered tap water. I believe the common understanding at French restaurants is that tap water is free. All said a very good experience. Just be warned you will pay for tap water.More

I was recommended to go here, and it was not a disappointment. Quite small but cozy. Wooden tables, and discrete table setting. The first thing you notice is the lovely smell since it is a small restaurant. The service is really fast, but not in...stressful way. Even though the menu is in french, the waiters are happy to translate it for you. I had a really nice terrine with some nice bread for a starter. Perhaps a bit overwhelming size of the portion. For entre I had some lovely veal cheek that had been braised for 7 hrs. Served with a nice mashed potato. The dessert was really something extra. I nice rice porridge with caramel/nougat cream in the bottom and some toasted nuts. Great wine list with a good price range. You can really feel the passion in this restaurant. Especially from the eccentric chef. When the plates are ready to be picked up by the waiters, they will know since the chef hits the bell many many times haha. The whole dinner was over in 1,5 hour, so maybe it went a little to fast, but they are only open from 7-11 so I understand that. I will definitely come back here!More

The location is relatively small (about 30 seats) and feels like a local neighborhood favorite. Some patrons were clearly regulars. The interior decor was comfortable and straightforward. The kitchen is open to the dining area so that you can see and hear the preparation. The...service was attentive. The food was very good - we wish we had been more hungry and able to sample more items. We plan on returning the next time we visit Paris.More