Chez Paul, Paris

Great ambiance and friendly staff, despite the hectic circumstances. The place is really crowded night after night, reservation is recommended. The main course we had was a bit disappointing though (overcooked entrecote), but the atmosphere makes it worth anyway. Admire the matronne, live as well as her beautiful big picture on the wall upstairs. I would definitely recommend the place, but advise to take another main course than I did.

Excellent french food, good prices. We loved "steck tartare" and creme brulee a la violette.

We were lucky. Were driving when I caught sight of the restaurant out of the corner of my eye. Although born in Britain, and living in the United States, I am somewhat of a Francophile, having visited France and especially Paris many times. We turned around and checked out the menu hanging up outside. That was more than enough for me, so we went back later that night. The outside is deceiving. The inside was beautiful, clean and inviting. Got seated fast and plenty of time to check out the menu. Only took me seconds to choose the Onion Soup and Duck. The soup was the best I've ever had, the onions so sweet, and the duck was all meat, no fat. However, when the waiter asked me was everything alright, I had to point out there was one thing that was ruining it for us...the overhead music. Never have I been to a French restaurant to listen to elevator music! The waiter said he had to agree. Thinking about it, I realized I had a cd in the car by Manhattan Transfer. On that disc is one of my all time favorites called 'Je voulai t'adire que je t'attends'. I asked him if he would play it, wish he willing did. We ended up hearing the whole disc, one of the other waiters walking through the restaurant singing to it! Found out our waiter was Mark, and the singing waiter was Mike. There was another waiter there called Tony. We talked about the music. I was shocked to find out none of them had heard of the great French chantreuse, Edit Piaf. I told them about her. Having left the restaurant exceptionally happy, the following day we bought an Edith Piaf cd which I need to send them. Next time in HI, Chez Paul is a definite port of call on our trip. Intend to return with some family and friends and I can't think of a better place to take them!! It was the best meal we had in Maui...so well done, guys...keep it up, bon chance!! With very fond memories, Tony

Chez Paul was one of the classiest restaurants my husband and I, James, have ever been to. It was fantastic! The desserts melted in our mouths, but not o quickly we didn't get a full blast of the flavour! our favourite one was the banana split-resemblance, long and thin. It had lots of cream, and was delicious. Thankyou Chez Paul! James and Frank.

On our first night in Paris we stumbled across this place - it looks like somones front room! We came back 5 nights in a row! I think the staff thought we were a little crazy. You cannot go wrong with anything from the menu - portion size is perfect, so much choice - the atmosphere is relaxed & informal. We arrived one evening at 7.30pm & didn't leave until 12 midnight but we were never rushed or hunted out of there! Try the steak au poivre with the gratin dauphinoise. We're Irish & we tell all our friends how nice the potatoes are there - that's some compliment as we Irish love our potatoes!!

loved the place, atmosphere, service & the food was amazing! The area is really lively and the food is real "french cuisine"... great for food lovers... desserts werte to die for...

I return often to Chez Paul as it is one of Paris most honest restaurants: the cuisine is still very French - and excellent, the staff is half way efficient and sometimes a bit rough (but what did we expect) and prices are - given the situation of this restaurant at the corner of rue de Lappe still good value. Try the escargot - they are brilliant! and the tartare is, too! for those who like foie gras - you can have here a mi-cuit de foie gras that makes you dream... Only thing that I never like here is the dessert - but have a good coffee and another glass of excellent wine instead - portions are sufficiently big anyway - you won't leave this place hungry, even without dessert.

Bad food. stay away from this place. we had the most awful experience. we hardly touched the food, it was over cooked (steak fillet), or under cooked (le poulet). we set outside with a view to an old truck.

I reserved a table for 4 and they said i never did, their food was horrible! The waiter was also very slow it took them forever!

This rerstaurant is a step back in time. The food is wonderful, even by French standards, and the service very good. The place isn't stuffy or formal, though. Personally, I prefer going here for lunch. eating the big meal in the afternoon is tradition, rather than at night, and the food seems geard toward that. Rabbit in goat cheese and mint is to die for.