L'essentiel sur Paris

This little French bistro is really amazing! The price/performance ratio is very high, the food is very fresh, and most of them are eaten by local French people. French taste but very suitable for Asian stomachs. The service is also a five-star rating!

From the moment we stepped into L’Essentiel in the bustling Rue d’Alesia, we were greeted with the kind of hospitality that every tourist dreams of. Our waitress, Naoual, was a beacon of warmth and expertise. Being unfamiliar with the local cuisine, we entrusted our palates to her care, and she orchestrated an unforgettable culinary journey for us. The starter was a symphony of flavors, featuring smoked salmon that melted in our mouths, beets that were a revelation in themselves, and devil eggs that were devilishly good. The gambas salad was a fresh and zesty prelude to the main course, which was nothing short of spectacular. For the main dish, we indulged in a perfectly seared beef steak that was the epitome of tenderness and a fish with cauliflower that showcased the finesse of French cooking. Each dish was a testament to the chef’s prowess and the restaurant’s commitment to quality. The grand finale, the dessert, was a trio of classics done right - a crème brûlée with a gloriously caramelized top, a tiramisu that was the right balance of coffee and sweetness, and a chocolate mousse that was sinfully smooth. L’Essentiel didn’t just serve us food; they served us an experience that we’ll cherish. It’s not just a meal; it’s a memory crafted with care and served with pride. Thank you, Naoual, and the entire team at L’Essentiel, for a meal that was the highlight of our Parisian adventure. 🍽️✨

Top restaurant I liked everything. The meals were good. The service at the top. I like the fact that we arrive at a restaurant and are served water directly at first glance. It's welcoming. There are 3 of them but they do a great job. Beautiful team. I'll be back.

Perfect food and very good treatment. It is the best restaurant in all of Paris. The excellent chocolate mousse.

A perfect meal with friends, with a very good atmosphere. Dishes that really taste good and take our taste buds on a journey to the heart of our Auvergne and Cantal regions. A preparation with real respect for the products, the puck and the wallet of the customers. An authentic address, I recommend.

Great place to enjoy a breakfast menu. Very good croissants, perfectly buttery. And the orange juice is freshly squeezed unlike many other cafes.

Remarkable hospitality and quality of cuisine, in simplicity! Stunning) !

About a year old restaurant. We were in France for about 2 weeks and this place was the best of all places we had dinner. It is a casual place where the locals seem to go...

Excellent neighborhood bistro, excellent and affordable cuisine

Great restaurant, the Cassoulet is delicious and the snails as a starter are incredibly good