Les Botanistes

this had everything one could want for in a fine French restaurant. A classic French menu, with a personable waiting staff (they are a married duo) and tranquil atmosphere. I had the gazpacho and filet of beef. I honestly wish the gazpacho was bottomless it was so perfectly crafted! I didn’t have the dessert when it came out (peaches they candied in house) but by the looks on my friends faces it was probably something heavenly. Please support this duo so they can be rewarded for the gastronomic joy they bring to their patrons.

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner here on our last night in Paris on Saturday night. Our hotel was kind enough to make us an 8:30 pm reservation and it was right beside our hotel which was very nice. We shared a delicious appetizer of piquillo peppers with chèvre. We both had the steak with potatoes au gratin. They were really the best I’ve ever had! The staff was helpful and friendly. They helped us pick out a nice red wine to help compliment our meal. For dessert we shared the chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream. It was heavenly. I could tell they knew I liked my food as all of my plates sent back to the kitchen were all but licked clean! Ha. I definitely recommend this restaurant and I hope to return the next time I an fortunate enough to return to this beautiful city.

Incredibly rich taste, good service, great atmosphere, and excellent wine is a good place to bring your significant other, who is probably extremely lovely, because it’s going to cost a little bit of money I would get reservations.

Wer eine gepflegte und gleichzeitig unprätenziöse Adresse im alten französischen Bistrotstil mit zuvorkommender Bedienung sucht, ist hier gut aufgehoben. Wir aßen mittags einen sehr frischen, gemischten Blättersalat mit schmackhaftem Fruchtessig (€ 7), ein Doradenfilet alla plancha, sehr zart, auf Karottennest mit Kümmel und Ingwer angemacht, eine nachzuahmende Entdeckung (€ 26). Die Karaffe Pouilly Fumé (€ 36) war dann doch eher hochpreisig. Insgesamt trotz der anspruchsvollen Preise eine Empfehlung wert.

Great small French bistro with warm staff and excellent food. Mushroom pastry appetizer was delicious. Duck slow cooked and tender. Steak with red wine mushroom sauce was perfect and scallops disappeared with pleasure. Potatoes and greens scrumptious. Warm chocolate cake with liquid center and apple crumble for dessert. Add a few glasses of Bordeaux and Pouli Fume and we are very happy customers!

Found this place by scouring Unilocal (per usual), and I am so glad we did!
This place pleased both my family and myself (a vegetarian, so anyone looking for veggie-​friendly places is definitely welcome here!). I got the starter salad and the soup as my entrée. Our waiter, David, spoke English and was very helpful when ordering, he was also super nice and we chatted with him for a bit. Very interesting dude!
The restaurant itself is hidden from tourists so it is has a pretty authentic french-​feel but it doesn’t feel pretentious at all either. My family enjoyed their duck, chicken, and other meat-​things and I very much enjoyed my meal. The dessert was also exceptional and I had to keep my brother from licking the plate! (haha)
We got there relatively early because it was our first night in Paris and we were exhausted, so it was pretty quiet. But I imagine this place might pick-​up a little bit if we were to have stayed later. All in all, my family and I thought this restaurant was fabulous and I would definitely suggest you have dinner here!

We had a great dishes with great service and perfect atmosphere.
Can’t wait to go back. It is also hidden from tourists what is a huge bonus :)
Please keep doing what you doing so well.

so absolutely wonderful in every way.

Had a lovely dinner with a friend at this small, friendly restaurant on a quiet side street near the Bön Marché. Menu items showcase quality ingredients cooked simply: for entrees: green salads generously topped with fresh herbs were fresh and tangy. We both chose fish for main dishes: a wild caught Dorado over braised endive for me and the cod over mashed potatoes for my friend. Both dishes were simply presented, highlighting sweet, fresh and tasty fish that was cooked perfectly.
Service was friendly and warm and the waiters, though multilingual, were happy to let us practice our «restaurant French.» Where are all the rude French waiters I keep hearing about?
A fruit crumble and coffees topped off a great meal. For just under 120e for both of us, including wine, we left happy and full.

My wife has a gluten allergy and unlike other food establishments in Paris these guys knew what she could and couldn’t have. The first night we went it was so good we went back the next as well. The veal was perfectly cooked and my wife had a fish dish that had a phenomenal sauce.
Our waiter was a young guy with lots of energy and would give us great details on how each item was to be prepared by the chef.
We will definitely be back next time in Paris!

*Updated 9÷9÷15
Still amazing. Best steak I’ve ever had. My whole group was equally pleased.
Delightful experience. Stopped by as we were walking through Paris. I asked in French if someone spoke English and the woman serving was happy to oblige. She translated the specials for us and provided great service. The room itself was small and cozy, a great retreat from the rainy Paris day. I had the fish, which was delightful. My mom’s steak was a bit dry but the potatoes were absolutely out of this world. For heaven’s sake, try the au gratin potatoes. A bit pricey (it’s Paris after all) but worth a stop.

I have eaten at Les Botanistes twice, each time as good as the other. It is a cozy room and you always feel like a valued guest, something that can be hard to experience in Paris. Run by a husband and wife team, the food is great, service is attentive.
Tres bon Tres bon!

One of the most delicious meals I have ever experienced. Every dish was beautifully prepared and the flavors were simply fanastic. This is a small, family run restaurant, recommended by the hotel, and it turned out to be our signature dining experience in Paris. Fantastique!

We stayed nearby and were looking for a late dinner. This is the quintessential Parisian bistro. It is unassuming and tucked away on a side street. The foie gras, pork terrine and veal were all perfect. Our server was attentive, and overall we had a great experience.

This small restaurant was everything I had hoped for in Paris food! Very quaint and down to earth atmosphere. Dress is casual. The food is to die for. We had a cold appetizer of mussels in a curry sauce which was fantastic. Also tried the lobster ravioli — it was good though it was fried? Very good but I liked the mussels better. For dinner we had the pork stew, and the beef stew. Both were cooked perfectly and had an elegant yet rich sauce. This restaurant also had great wines by the glass. Had a Grand Cru champagne which was fabulous! Bordeaux by the glass was really delicious and was very reasonably priced. My husband had a macaroon with raspberries in the middle and crème and I was jealous because I liked it better than what I ordered (rice pudding). The service was good and the staff translated the menu for us. We went right when they opened at 7pm and didn’t have to wait very long for our food — which is great because we were starving! Highly recommended!

I am a big fan of this place — a small and intimate little bistro near the Bön Marché. The food was very well prepared with a lot of care — the experience reminded me of dining in the home of a great chef, it was very personal and the service made me feel more like a special, invited guest than a customer.
The terrine de champignons avec crème à l’ail was one of the best things I had in Paris and they offered Domaine Richaud by the glass. All in all made for a memorable experience.
Hope to return.

Bistrot sympa comme on les aime
Avec ses petites tables en terrasses, ce bistrot est idéal pour un déjeuner sympa à petit prix ! En plus, il est idéalement placé.