Les Vendangeurs

Great little place a block or so off of montparnasse. Really great ingredients behind solid food. Most notable is the friendly, laid back vibe. You feel so welcomed here. Highly encourage a visit

I stumbled upon this place by accident while looking for a place for lunch. The food here was delicious. I had the special of the day which was chicken breast with a savory and slightly sweet sauce. It came with a melody of sautéed veggies and rice. I also tried the smoked salmon. All wonderful dishes, simple, but delicious. Perfect for what I needed after a week of eating rich food.

Fantastic find, opened in early 2012. Works with amazing producers from different French regions and are able to source the best local products. Their hours are great (definitely not 35h workweek here!) and include holidays. They have free wifi (haven’t tried it yet).
Had lunch there today: basque pâté plate (a full pâté, not just a few slices, served with a few leaves of heart of lettuce), excellent. Bread is absolutely fabulous from Poujauran. Dish of the day was hachis parmentier with salad, excellent beef and mash with properly gratiné’d cheese on top. The ability to serve such a simple dish in this neighbourhood showcases their (justified) confidence in the quality of their products and is a refreshing lack of bs in Montparnasse.
Suggested Languedoc red was perfect match, and not too raspy for a vin de pays.
Café gourmand underlined their consistency with quality of desserts. Everything exceedingly fresh, biscuit à la cuillère crispy on outside, soft and melting on inside, hadn’t had a non-​industrial one in years.
Epicerie next door stored with very fine and surprising products, mostly demonstrated through the restaurant’s menu.
They also have a bar and seem to be well stocked in liqueurs.
Service was what traditional French should be: relaxed, not pushy in any way, excellent advice and humour.
The atmosphere would work well for a cosy romantic dinner.
This place restores my long-​lost faith in the quality of French gastronomy!