Brasserie Bofinger (La), Paris

Bofinger offers a great lunch menu. The entrees can be shared which allows room to order other delicious sides. It was my favorite lunch spot in Paris!

Likes: Great ambience - vibrant and bustling in a classy old brasserie. Dislikes: Disdainful service (e.g the waiter spilt half a glass of Kir over the table - he did not appologise, change the table-cloth or offer to replace or top up the wine. Just one example of disrespectful and surly service throughout), mediocre food for the price. Were it not for the ambience I'd struggle to give Bofinger a star. Don't believe the hype.

My family entertained me at Bofinger's for my 60th, and I can tell you it was one of my most memorable birthdays ever. The food - ravioli, oysters, beef, sauces - was exquisite and the wine -St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe - an experience not to be missed! The service and attention were second to none. I recommend the place without any hesitation - to be included in one's itinerary certainly.

This is a beautiful brasserie. The sauerkraut is a traditional dish with sausage, smoked sausage, bacon, and fowl. And very good. I ordered the lamb which was great. The artichoke starter was so-so. The service started out great! However, the wait for the dessert order was unacceptedly long. The waiter was defensive and argued when this was called to his attention. The non-smoking room is upstairs and not the equal of the downstairs main dining room. Still, the argument between our French host and the waiter--the heated exchange and then the "we're friends now" reconciliation--was a cultural experience non pareil.

I was there in May 05 and the food,service etc was wonderful. It was really nice haveing an English menu.

My husband proposed to me in Paris after a WONDERFUL dinner at this restaurant. Even without the proposal, this is in my top 5 favorite restaurants of all time. The ambiance is superb - be sure to sit on the first floor under the dome. I would also suggest their sister operation, Le Petit Bofinger, right across the street and a little less formal. The steak tartare, if on the menu, is not to be missed. Neither place is good for small children, just an FYI.

Seafood Platter ($92 Euros) is a must. The seafood (24 fresh oysters, ~10 clams and mussels, 1 big cooked crab and 4 small cooked crabs, 1 cooked lobster, small shrimps and ~5 cooked prawns, and others) is very fresh. Portion is good for 3-6 people.

We have eaten at the Bofinger several times both as a couple and a party of eight, the latest Feb 2005. Food and service excellant. The staff are very friendly while also being professional.

They have option of menu in english. Fantastic food, great staff, beautiful surroundings. Can't wait to return.