Chameleon

If I could get be this place 6 stars, I would.
We had an exhausting day of traveling and it was our last night in Paris. We wanted an amazing meal and we wanted to feel welcome. This place delivered on all levels. And for a reasonable price, which was awesome. But what was really amazing was that we had an unruly two year old and they were amazing. No baby seat, which can be a bad sign but they were accommodating and understanding, which is always appreciated.
By the way, they change the menu nightly based on what is available at the market. Enough said.
Highly recommend!

Cadre reposant (lumières tamisées), bon accueil et service et, le plus important, excellente cuisine raffinée et copieuse. À signaler, le vin du mois est excellent. Bonne adresse.

incredible food artfully presented. Was referred by a local parisien and upon further research discovered that it was highly praised by David Lebovitz, plus it was literally two blocks from where we were staying so had to try it. Service was super friendly and they speak English which was a bonus as it’s a coin flip at most establishments. We went with their set menu option where u choose app, main & desert. Without getting overly descriptive, App consisted of two very large and fresh oysters lightly seasoned and poached in some sort of umami broth, simple yet very good. main was lamb, perfectly medium, they don’t ask how you want it but I would’ve gone medium anyways, again flavours of the key ingredients really shine. Desert was a lime flavoured mousse which was beautifully presented with crumbled meringue, light and and just the right amount of tart to finish the meal. overall I would say they are really good at making the key ingredients shine, but they were not simple dishes. Only negatives were really slow service but that seems to be a French thing, and no AC! Would definitely go again if ever in the area.

One of my top meals in Paris — a 4.5. This place is sort of tucked in a side street full of random eateries. Dinner can be a la carte or a starter/​main/​dessert for 37 euros. Our server spoke enough English to help and there was an English menu describing the dishes. The owner speaks English as well and is really friendly and stopped by to with us chat a few times.
Lots of locals with a couple of tables with non-​Parisians. Casual environment where you feel relaxed to dine. Food is of good portion and excellent flavours. This is modern French food with a focus on what’s in season. There was definitely a layer of interesting yet subtle and complex flavours in every dish.
Starters: poached oyster with cucumbers was a cold dish — delightful and referring. I love the white asparagus here (it’s currently in season in May). Asparagus wasn sweet and paired well with the salty chorizo.
Mains: veal was seasoned and cooked perfectly and the sides were perfection. The duck breast was also cooked perfectly and delicious.
Third course, we went with the cheese platter and it was heaven. Couldn’t remember all of the names but I particularly loved this goats milk cheese that just oozed so seductively.
Overall I would recommend this place especially if you’re in the 10rh arrondissement. But also worth visiting even if you aren’t in the area.

I feel confident saying this is the best meal I’ve ever had.
We were looking for a bit of a special restaurant for the last night of our Paris honeymoon, and I couldn’t have asked for a better choice. We dined on a relatively quiet Wednesday night, so we were fine with no reservations, but I can’t say it would be the same on a weekend.
The food was just the best food I’ve ever had. Our starters, in particular, were little works of art. I had a slow cooked egg that was the single best thing I’ve ever eaten, and my husband’s salmon was a close second. Of course, their constantly changing menu means those dishes may not be offered again, but the care that went into making them, as well as our mains (steak for me, duck for him) and desserts (I don’t even know how to describe these! but mine was mango and his was chocolate) make me confident that literally anything they cook would be delicious perfection.
Of all the incredible food we ate in Paris, this was the best– it’s not particularly expensive (a very reasonable set menu, which is a standard french restaurant practice that I wish we had in America!), but it was just impeccable. A wonderful, lovely end to our big Paris trip.

Que dire de cette adresse? Le personnel est sympa, les portions copieuses vu les prix bas, tout est bien cuit et bien assaisonné, mais pour moi la sauce n’a pas prise, pourquoi? Je n’ai pas vraiment senti l’âme du cuisinier, après tout il s’agit bien de bistronomie, dans une brasserie classique c’est plus difficile d’innover.En gros c’est du vu et du déjà vu, la position centrale du restaurant est un avantage.
C’est sûr c’est mieux que du sous vide, mais à Paris ça n’est pas les bons restaurants qui manquent d’où ma note.
Ça reste mieux que 70% des établissements parisiens, donc si vous êtes dans le coin et en bonne compagnie ça peut dépanner,à noter ils font des plats végétariens.

Devant une façade peu inspirante, on se doit de rentrer pour déguster une super cuisine française revisitée avec beaucoup de gout et de délicatesse. Un super moment et un menu a env. 35 € tout a fait raisonnable vu la qualité servie.
Mise a jour de Mars 2015:
Bilan, 1 etoile en moins.
Le chef né fait plus évoluer sa carte, et c’est dommage :(
–Toujours l’oeuf en entrée
–Toujours le pluma ou la saint-​jacques (par exemple) en plat
–Toujours le dessert chocolat déstructuré en sortie
Du changement, vite!

This is my new restaurant crush of the rentrée!
I first heard about it from David Lebovitz who wrote about it with unusual superlatives in his monthly newsletter. Then a scan of fab Unilocal reviews supported his claim and I reserved a table for that very night.
This place checks all of the boxes of what a modern French bistro should be: a spacious, airy restaurant with very friendly staff, and a truly seasonal, evolving menu of inventive but unfussy dishes at affordable prices.
The evening menu is 37E for entrée, plat and dessert, but you could order à la carte, which is what I did since I was heading out dancing afterwards and wanted to be a bit light on my feet.
My entrée of seared tuna over greens with a tangy plum sauce and pickled onions was heavenly. I’m still dreaming of that sauce and wishing I could slather it over just about anything. My main dish was a more daring choice, thick, juicy slices of grilled marinated pork served over sauteed kale with a light licorice sauce that had a great sweet and sour balance. It was a little greasy, but the waitress warned me so, but not at all heavy in the end.
On the subject of service, it was all perfect. Our waitress was adorable, super accommodating and had a respectful but pal-​around way of chatting with the table. The other staff seemed to have the same attitude with their tables.

Terrasse calme et confidentielle. Entrées et plats originaux, créatifs et raffinés. Assiette de fromages goûtus. Carte des vins riche. Service souriant et aux petits soins. Mais comme souvent dans les bistrots, desserts quelque peu décevants au regard des plaisirs salés. À réessayer en commençant par le dessert

This was one of the best meals I’ve had in my entire life.
We went here during our honeymoon. Our feet were very sore after walking around all day and this was close to our hotel. I don’t know how else we would have run across it, because it’s sort of on a little backstreet. The girl who served us was sweet and eager to please. She spoke some English and I speak some French. Between the two of us, we were able to clarify the details of the menu, (which changes every day — hence the name ‘Chameleon’).
I had the Entrecôte (ribeye) with a pan sauce and house frites. This wasn’t just a steak-​frites. This was perfection on a plate. My wife had the pigeon, which came with a thin slice of pan-​seared foie gras. It was beautiful.
The wine recommendations made by the staff were spot-​on. After our meal, the owner came out and spoke to us. He was friendly and entertaining.
Everything about this meal, the ambiance, the warm-​natured staff and, of course, the perfectly prepared food, was deserving of five stars.
My wife and I agreed — for our future travels in Europe, even if we are in Paris for just one night, this is where we will dine.

Cuisine bistronomique au Chameleon qui met à l’honneur des produits de qualité et l’inventivité.
Résultat? Le secreto iberico me fond encore dans la bouche! La tarte tatin n’en parlons pas…
Aux beaux jours, essayer son corner à emporter: sandwich, salade et burgers terroirs :)

Voici une cuisine à la fois novatrice et généreuse. La preuve qu’on peut proposer des plats qui changent de l’ordinaire, qui soient fins, et pour autant très copieux. Pas de radinerie!
Après un charmant accueil, nous voici installés dans la grande salle à l’ambiance tamisée, mais plutôt sobre et sans personnalité vraiment marquée. La carte me fait bonne impression: elle est courte, avec pas mal d’originalité, et les produits de base semblent de qualité. La carte des vins est aussi une bonne surprise puisque de nombreux vins (rouge comme blanc) sont disponibles au verre (comptez 4 – 5 €). Les conseils d’accords mets/​vins s’avèreront d’ailleurs très justes, et les vins de qualité.
J’ai finalement opté pour la seiche mi-​cuite et tartare de couteaux au citron en entrée: les cuissons et les jeux de texture sont très bien réalisés. L’entrée est copieuse mais vous n’en laisserez pas une miette. J’ai continué sur le boeuf Black Angus, pommes grenailles confites et jus corsé: whaou! 3 steaks dans l’assiette, et la viande était hyper tendre et goûteuse. Les pommes grenailles étaient fondantes et longeuement confites, de la vraie cuisine. Je n’aurais pas été contre un peu plus de jus qui était tout aussi délicieux (la viande n’étant pas accompagnée de sauce).
La seul point qui me fait retirer une étoile, c’est que pour 1 entrée + plat + vin j’en ai eu pour plus de 40 €. A ce prix là ce n’est certes pas du vol, mais je connais des adresses qui sont tout de même un niveau au dessus. De grandes chances pour que j’y retourne tout de même.
Pour info, le menu entrée + plat + desssert est à 35 €.

J avais remarque ce restaurant en me promenant un dimanche. A priori les menu qui change chaque jour, j adore. C est le cas au Chameleo. Un accueil sympa et souriant, une carte reduite mais pleine de surprise. Calamar pour mon ami, poitrine de porc teriaki. Un delice. 2 pluma iberique, excellent, un dessert chocolat au laut caramel beurre sale, miam miam. Le tout arrosed un excellent bourgogne,
J etais surprise que le resto né soit pas pleins un samedi soi, mais cela donnait une atmosphere sympathiqu, un peu comme a la maison entre copain mais en meilleur !!
Je veux invite tousmes amis ici tellement je me suis regalee.
Bravoet continuez Sophie

Great place, calm and hidden typical parisian street despite it is very close from Republic Square. Food is splendid and ambiance excellent. I will there again and again.

Bien que l’aspect loft moderne n’est pas des plus chaleureux le restaurant possède sans doute un des meilleur rapport qualité/​prix du quartier. La présentation des plats est aussi très appréciable.