John Brunton

"A Bastille institution. Wonderful traditional bistrot fare (soupière: scallops and crayfish broth; steak tartare; pot au feu: beef stew), friendly staff, fashion-conscious clientèle. Must book."

Karen Goldman

"One of my favorite places to eat Steak au Poivre is at Chez Paul."

Maddy Lederman

"For authentic Steak Au Poivre that won’t break the bank, we liked Chez Paul."

Debonair Magazine

"A trip to Paris would be unimaginable without a large portion of their gratin dauphinois."

Canon Blanc

"Our recommendation is to ask for a side of Gratin Dauphinois (thin-sliced potatoes slowly oven-roasted with fresh cream, nutmeg, pepper and cheese)."

Sarah Treleaven

"Admittedly a bit of a tourist trap in the 11th arrondissement, it’s also a place where you can still find plenty of locals enjoying a fantastic gratin dauphinois."

Gina Reay

"My all-time favourite meal I had there was at a restaurant at Bastille called Chez Paul – I had French Onion Soup, a Steak au Poivre and Creme Brulée – it was unforgettable."

Holly Brace-Lavoie

"The meat is cooked to tender perfection, the sauce is rich and ever so lightly boozy, and the potatoes are creamy, cheesy and the classic complement to this carnivore’s wet dream."

Kathleen Goodman

"Best restaurant for pot-au-feu."

Anneli Bush

"Serving up delicious examples of classic cuisine, such as Salmon and Sardines with Ratatouille, you won’t find a more local vibe than here."