Chez Janou

food was amazing - as a certified foodie, this place was a gem. I had some lovely escargots covered in buttery parsley, duck breast with some rosé wine and the famous chocolate mousse (which can easily be shared with 2-3 people… the portion was huge). the food was great but my highlight was the staff members - they were fun and kind which made me feel comfortable as a foreigner traveling alone in Paris. Will definitely visit again! Merci :)

Super lovely hostess who managed the crowd very well with charisma and kindness! The chocolate mousse lived up to the hype and was absolutely delicious but the rest of the meal was very mediocre. The steak was tough and chewy, risotto was SUPER heavy and sickening, mushrooms were okay but the escargots were delicious!

The menu is only in French, but if you have any questions, the staff can easily help you in English. Like everyone says, you definitely need a reservation; otherwise, you’ll only have a chance to get a table after 10 PM. Another option is to stop by the day before and book a spot for the following days — that usually works too. The seared duck breast was crispy and delicious, and the potato sides were amazing. A lot of people ordered the mussels, and they were great! The pesto on top was perfect for dipping bread. The only downside is that it gets really crowded, and the seating is super tight. Still, it’s definitely worth a try!

I recommend booking tables at this place at least a day before visiting. This place is so popular that even in winter, all the tables outside are occupied. The restaurant itself is very crowded. So much so that the waiters move the tables so that customers can go to their seats. But the food is VERY tasty. And this justifies all the inconveniences. I recommend trying their chocolate dessert, but also keep in mind: if there are two of you and you ask for a chocolate dessert, then by default they will put two portions on one plate and charge you as two desserts. That's what happened to us. Perhaps we should have clearly specified that we only need one chocolate dessert

By far the best restaurant we ate at in Paris. Tucked away on a quiet street in Les Marais, Chez Janou was everything we’d hoped for. Very busy restaurant and you’ll not get a table for dinner without booking. We had the 10pm sitting and where worried the restaurant may be quiet but not all all. Every table full and the bar in full swing. Cozy and bistro like with a really amazing atmosphere. I believe our server was Mariana and a complete star. So welcoming and fun to speak with. She found out it was my partners birthday and out came the shots. I don’t even need to tell you how good the food is, but I promise you won’t be disappointed. Just try and leave room for desert because the chocolate mouse is not to be missed. Thank you for an amazing evening and we wish you all the best for the future.

We arrived at 12pm on a Thursday in Nov 2024 without reservation and got a table without waiting. Our server spoke English and we managed to order smoothly. They provided lunch menu but we went for a la cart. Both items were really really delicious! Highly recommend. I can only give the atmosphere 3 stars as the table was way too small and it was too packed between tables. Coming here in Nov with big coats was a bit hard to fit in such a small table. Having said that, the decoration was cute! Service was completely fine! Our server was nice and spoke good English. We are non French but were treated properly.

Chocolate mousse. That’s it! That’s all you have to order. However the duck and mussels were also pretty tasty! And the service was great. Being seated at the bar, we had an excellent time being entertained by the bartender. It does get pretty busy though so reservations are highly recommended. We were just lucky that we got a seat at the bar on a Tuesday night at 9 pm.

It's one of the best restaurants I've been to. We had ratatouille, duck breast, and the heavenly chocolate mousse. Everything was super delicious and amazing. I highly recommend making reservations as it gets super busy, and the waiting time could be over an hour.