Bistrot Benoit sur Paris

FABULOUS LUNCH ! My wife and I were doing a tour of the Louvre Museum on Saturday, Oct 7th . . the last day of our one week vacation in Paris. We had an 11am entry booked and despite the enormous lines we got inside pretty much on time. After completing a tour of one totally incredible museum we realized we had a lot left to see. LUNCH BREAK ! There were a number of small cafes and counter serve eateries downstairs but we decided to enjoy a nice quiet lunch inside the Bistrot Benoit restaurant but weren’t sure how to find it. When we approached 3 attendants of the Louvre Museum on an upper level for directions one of them . . a sharp dresser named Hery offered to personally escort us to the restaurant. We arrived just before 1pm and the place was pretty empty. VERY PRETTY ! A sweet server named Hansi offered us a table in the center of the restaurant which featured dazzling decor. FIRST UP ! We asked for waters and 2 x double shot Cappuccinos while we studied the lunch menu. A few people were trickling in while we enjoyed our very invigorating cappuccinos. Believe me we needed them after battling through the huge crowds in the museum we had visited on arrival. It was great to be sitting down in a quiet unhurried space. My wife ordered the Roasted Label Rouge poultry leg, little peas while I chose the Beef tab, candied shallots and baby potatoes off the surprisingly small main course selection. More and more people were streaming into the restaurant by the minute . . it must be good ! Our lovely looking lunch order arrived in fast time and I have to admit my wife’s huge chicken dish in a cast iron baking dish looked a winner. My medium rare steak and baby potatoes tasted quite good . . the baby potatoes were exceptionally delicious. My wife was as happy as a pea in a pod gorging on her tender juicy chicken leg and thigh . . . and lots of yummy green peas. We had a lovely conversation with a couple at the adjacent table . . Jason and Jessica from Manchester, England. I felt like some dessert and asked for the Chocolate tartlet which hit the table in short time. VERY SIMPLE ! It was a nice finish to a very enjoyable lunch which was a good break from the hordes outside. We had a lovely chat with Carla the fabulous manager and thanked Hansi for her wonderful service. Then we headed off to see the 2 museums left on our guide map. WHAT A GREAT RETREAT !

We took a break from touring all of the art in the Louvre to eat a lunch at the restaurant inside of the Louvre. There was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. Our host was very friendly and checked on us often. I did not expect such a fancy restaurant with great tasting food. I assumed it would be more like a takeout place with paper wrappers. However, we had silverware and beautiful plates, and very nice wine glasses to eat and drink on. I highly recommend you take the time to eat here while touring the Louvre.

Lovely restaurant in one of the most special and historic spots in Paris. Excellent service and food/drink. A+++++

Victoria is the best. She was fast, nice and very kind.

Bonsoir Avec ma femme nous nous sommes offert un déjeuner au restaurant en sortant du musée,,rien à dire sur les repas ni le cadre,cependant une chose ou devrais-je dire une personne a été très déplaisante, un petit bonhomme en noir toujours en train de râler sur le personnel .J'ai écouté ce qu'il disait "verre pas à sa place ! "C'était la table à côté, le verre a été déplacé de 2 cm !!! Et tout le temps comme ça,,même tout seul il râlait,,on voyait le personnel sourire quand il n'était pas là et le perdre à son retour. Nous n'avons pas été les seuls clients à le remarquer,,nos voisins l'ont même qualifié d' "espèce de c......" Dommage qu'il ait gâcher,,, Cordialement

One of only a few sit down restaurants to eat at if you don't want to exit the Louvre into the mall area. They offer several options along with two different combos starting at 31.50 euros (Starter + Entree or Entree + Dessert both served with choice of Beer or Wine). Nice spot to recharge during a long day of exploring the museum.

Food great but the service was excellent and friendly.

En plein coeur de la pyramide du Louvre, jugé trop cher nous n'y avons pas mangé mais le cadre est sympa

Premiers clients et pas un bonjour....63 euros pour 2x6 escargots sans saveur et deux onglets frais et deux 1/2 pierrier....un peu cher. Dommage...

Great restaurant to sit, eat, reflect on the morning and plan the afternoon must not miss galleries. Fresh and delicious meal. Also a chance to use a restroom without a line.