La Fontaine de Mars

One of the best restaurants in all of Paris. Our friends from Chicago recommended it to us when we came, and it surpassed all of our expectations. The staff was friendly and sat us in a perfect spot outside. All of the food was perfect. We will definitely be back sometime soon.

My absolute favorite restaurant in Paris. Came here for the first time with my local French friends. The menu is traditional French. Although it is difficult to get in contact with the restaurant we were fortunate enough to walk in and be seated outside right away! Everyone is so kind and the food is spectacular! Very romantic! I always start with the Homemade game “terrine” with foie gras & spicy fig chutney and the escargot. For my main I got the duck breast. For dessert I get the fresh strawberries and cream. It’s my favorite dessert in the world!! We also tried the creme brulee which was wonderful! Love this place!

This was the best overall meal of our trip to Paris. We visited a bunch or trendy places but the food here was so much better than any other meal in Paris. We started with the white asparagus which is currently in season. It came with a poached egg and morels. It was absolutely fantastic. Along with the asparagus we tried the goat cheese and pickled vegetable. My wife particularly enjoyed this dish. Finally for starters we had the escargot which was buttery and garlicky and delicious with the table bread. We had a couple of glasses of wine that were good but they also offer crafts of red, white, and rose wines that are very good and reasonably priced. For our main dish we tried the steak frites with béarnaise sauce and the duck breast. The béarnaise was the best I have ever had and the duck breast came with a fantastic sauce as well as delicious polenta. Finally we finished with the chocolate mousse which was light and creamy and a perfect end to our meal. This place is somewhere that you don’t want to miss is Paris. If you sit on the patio you can even see the top of the Eiffel Tower while you eat.

4 stars is mostly for the atmosphere and service. We all know that good weather in paris calls for nice outdoors seatings and you can’t go wrong witb La Fontaine de Mars. We visited this place on a sunday for lunch and luckily we had made a reservation to be seated outside. We got the table next to the fountain which is the nicest as you have more light than the ones close to the indoors area. For starters we had: - Escargots: 8/10 - Chèvre chaud: can’t rate it I didn’t try it 😁 - Assiette de jambon: 7/10 — and 10/10 for the pickle jar on the table - Green salad: we love this fresh addition For the main dishes we ordered: - Confit de canard: 5/10, I found it dry but the taste was good - Suprême de poulet aux morilles: didn’t try it, my friends liked it but mentioned they had better ones - Pavé de saumon: 8/10 - Filet de bar: 7/10 We also ordered two bottle of white wine (Sancerre). I would probably try the filet de boeuf as a main dish next time I visit. For deserts we ordered: - Crème brulée: 5/10 as it had the egg taste - Tarte tatin: 6/10, ratio of apples and tart wasn’t there Overall I loved my experience (good company&nice setting) and would visit again to try other dishes!

La Fontaine de Mars is our favorite restaurant in Paris. Always delicious food and friendly service. We are glad to be back in June 2025. Bonus; pet-friendly 🐶🙏🍷

Look, I get that American tourists must annoy the French. My parents and I are lifelong vegetarians, and I understand this is also not very French. We sat down and discussed various starters and sides to order that were vegetarian, but then I noticed that the menu said that everyone at the table must order a main. I didn’t want to be rude, so I asked him the waiter what would be best to do for us. He said the kitchen would figure out something for us. We thanked him, and ordered our wine and starters, which were both excellent. When the mains came, my bf who ordered the duck was very happy. My parents and I had a plate of vegetables that were boiled to an inch of their life. Not a pinch of salt. Not a bit of butter or sauce or anything. They were mushy and gross. And they charged us 20 euros a plate. It seemed almost like a punishment. Avoid this place if you are an American or have any dietary restrictions.

Great service! Very nice ambiance! The food was the best part, very delicious. Tip: Reserve in advance

Especially cab here due to the good reviews of the duck confit, yet it was super disappointing . The skin was just ‘soggy’, you can tell by the photo u posted here. I told the manager in the end but since I have finished the dish the manager just said I should have told him earlier so he can change for me , which yes I could have. Yet in the end the manager didn’t do anything about my disappointment. So viola. 1 unhappy customer here

If you are planning on touring around the Eiffel Tower and are looking for authentic French cuisine, look no further... The inside is very inviting and is marvelously decorated. The menu is delightfully elegant with many different French dishes. The restaurant offers daily specials as well . For appetizers I tried the Country ham prosciutto platter , the prosciutto is sliced with a very specific meat slicer that is located on the lower level of the restaurant. The slices were razor thin. I also tried Wild Snails of Burgundy. Simply amazing! For a main course I recommend the Grand Cassoluet special . A meaty stew of poultry, sausage, pork, and beans. The presentation was incredible. It was so tasty, filling and delicious. This dish was my favorite meal of my trip to France. Dessert I recommend is the Millefeuille - hazelnut, praline and whipped cream served in an ice cream type dish. Heaven just Heaven!! The service here was impressive. Our waiter could not have been more You MUST make a reservation.

service was fantastic. our waiter was polite, accommodating and funny. food was overall pretty good. our only complaint was some of the portion sizes seemed small. the drinks were fantastic. ambiance was nice, good patio seating and indoor seating looked plentiful!

We were here 33 years ago. Just stumbled into the place. This time we intentionally came here to relive old memories. So nice to find the same place same ambiance. Nothing had changed. Our server was excellent. Helped us with the menu. Spoke English in that delightful French accent. The food was amazing as we remembered it. Ordered the duck again. So tasty. Very glad we came back.

We've been in this bistro a number of times over the years, most recently in May, 2025. The food is classic Bistro style, We've done inside mostly, outdoors on occasion. We'll go back anytime.

Food: - Roasted chicken - Excellent. Moist and juicy chicken, with lightly roasted crisp skin. Comes with seasoned rice and topped with mushroom and truffle cream sauce. All three combined makes a well executed dish and memorable French classic. - Daily special item - Great. Poached egg with mushrooms, toasted bread, and sauce. Tasted really good and could easily be a main menu item. - Crème brûlée - Good. Service: Good. We had a reservation and was seated promptly. Took a while to get our entrees but overall worth the wait. Ambiance/Vibe: Great. Terrace seating on a quiet street for a late evening dinner. Something everyone should try once when they visit Paris. Cost/Value: Good. A little pricey for a typical dinner. $80 for dinner for two entrees and dessert, but worth it for how good the food is. Visit again? Yes. They have a few other highly rated dishes that are worth a try.

This one of the recommendations we found in You Tube that is relatively near the Eiffel Tower (10 mins walk). They have inside and outside seating. In Paris, outside seating is the better option. Staff were friendly and spoke English that made things easy. We started with a dozen escargot. You can order 6 if you want. They were very fresh and already removed from the shell. Very delicious. We dipped the bread on the pesto and oil after. It was that good! We ordered spinach as a side as we wanted some vegetables after eating a lot of food. Paris don't seem to have many vegetable options aside from salad. I ordered the Duck Confit as this is one of their specialties. Outside was crispy and inside was juicy. It comes with baby potatoes and side of greens. I was not sure what to expect. It was well seasoned and delicious. I would order it again. We ended our meal with some ice cream and sorbet combination to cleanse our palate. Perfect way to end our meal. Highly recommend trying them out! We will visit again next time and try their other dishes.

Highly recommend reservations, beautiful cozy ambiance! Every dish amazing and delicious, a must try when in Paris! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful not only with navigating the menu, but when we left our apartment keys they went out of there way to find them and hold them safetly upon our return!

The last night we were in Paris we were wandering the streets with no dinner plans and luckily stumbled across this restaurant. They got us to a table within 20 minutes. It was the best meal I had in Paris... the morel mushrooms and sauce were so flavorful on top of the chicken and rice. The server was charming and took the time to talk to us even though the restaurant was busy. It felt like a true French restaurant with red and white tablecloths and servers in what looked like tuxedos without the jackets. There were heaters outside so we were comfortable despite the cold October, rainy weather. Instead of bread for the table we got thin slices of traditional, hard sausage that I could just love off of!

My son and I ate dinner here one night during the Paris Olympics! While we did wait for about 45 minutes for a table it was well worth it. We both had the Steak Frites for dinner and it did not disappoint. I recommend this place when in Paris you can't go wrong!

The host accommodated us by phone for same day during peak hour and was so nice to do so since they are packed all hours even to the last hour. We are grateful for that. The French food here is amazing! They provide complementary bread, gherkins & even cured meat! Pate is a must here! It's so well made. Potato gratin was delicious. Beef tartare was the special of the day and was on point. Duck confit was solid. Service was fantastic. Their toilet area is very antique and I adore the pour of the hand soap dispenser. When we return to Paris, I'll most definitely return to this lovely gem!

Top of my Paris Bucket List and 2nd dinner of the trip. It did not disappoint. It's in the Champ de Mars area near the Eiffel Tower and is the quintessential French restaurant. The restaurant feels classic French with red and white table cloths and servers neatly dressed in suits and well-tailored uniforms. The service is very friendly and helpful with both French and English menus and servers. The food comes out relatively quick, but they give you a lot of time to enjoy the meal and socialize. We ordered both a classic Coq Au Vin and the daily special cassoulet with white beans and 3 sausages. One of my favorite meals for both the ambiance and delicious food.

Nice selection of menu options and wine by the glass. Entree (appetizers) are quite small and for one person only. The sole meuniere was fantastic, liked all our food.

Best meal we have had in Paris. Is it pricey? Yes. Worth every euro? Also yes. Service was kind for this American non French speaking couple. The outdoor as well as indoor seating is lovely and service is timely. The food was so good. We had a morel mushroom appetizer special, the Sunday special roasted chicken and the duck confit. All delicious. Thanks to fellow Yelper who recalled this was an Obamas date night location!

Very authentic French food. I loved the morel mushrooms with chicken and the cream sauce wasn't too heavy! We could've skipped on the foie gras pate but everything else was good

Incredible food, service and ambience. The pate is a must for an appetizer. I got the duck confit for my main, which was incredible. We got a side of potato gratin simply to try it and it melted in my mouth.

La Fontaine de Mars represents the gold standard in high-end bistro dining; here you'll find all of the tantalizing classics. Expensive but well worth it. The Obamas went here on a date night during a state visit. In the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.

The chicken with mushrooms was absolutely delicious and the side of green beans was fresh picked and perfectly prepared. However, the service was not great. We arrived when the restaurant opened, they were not busy just then, yet we waited 25 mins for a menu and a glass of water. First a waiter came over, then a waitress took our order, service was very spotty and inconsistent. Menu is interesting, some unusual dishes which might be desired by some, not by others.

We finally found the French restaurant that we were looking for. The setting and ambiance were excellent. We had a great outdoor table. The waitstaff were extremely friendly and helpful, without a whiff of attitude. We were started off with bread, salami and butter. The carafes of house wine were great. The waitstaff made excellent recommendations. For appetizers, we ordered burrata, stewed leeks (different, but good) and excellent pate, served with a big crock of cornichons on the side. Our friend got the last order of excellent coq au vin. My wife had chicken with morel sauce, which is her favorite main dish in Paris to date. My buddy had sea bass, which he loved. I had excellent duck confit. We finished our meal with express baba au rhum and awesome crime brûlée. This is an awesome place to spend an evening enjoying great French food and hospitality. Our concierge gave us two thumbs up for dining here. Highly recommended.

Omg what a lovely restaurant, classic French. We sat outside on the wonderful veranda. Service and our meal was all spot on! My Poulet was delicious, perfectly cooked. Great location, just 10 a minute walk to Eiffel. I highly recommend this restaurant!

We completely lucked out because this place fills up fast and it's very hard to get a table without a reservation. We arrived right before they opened and they were kind enough to greet us and squeeze us in right when they opened. After reading all the reviews we felt like we had just won the jackpot! All the food was spectacular! Everything was honestly so delicious. Escargot: what I liked about these is they were already pulled out of the shells. I'm still squeamish about eating snails but my dining partner is a huge fan and said they were delicious. Because they weren't in the shell , I managed to build myself up enough to take a small sliver of one - but the texture still did me in. I did, however, dip my bread in the delicious butter sauce. Yum! Maybe next time I'll be brave enough to pop a whole snail into my mouth and chew it - but for now, baby steps! Goat cheese & endive salad: so delicious! The flavors all complimented each-other so well. Chicken with mushrooms: superb! Sea bass with Kalamata olives: cooked to perfection and so flavorful! Dessert: spectacular ! I had to order the creme brûlée because its one of my favorite deserts. Well it did not disappoint! We also ordered an incredible unique dessert called "Floating Island" or Isle Flottante with Creme Anglaise. We had no idea what to expect but our server recommended it. And wow it won dish of the night for us! The texture was unexpected yet incredible and it sort of melted in our mouths. Such a wonderful dining experience. We are so grateful the staff were gracious enough to let us dine in. This was our favorite meal in Paris and I highly recommend putting it on your list of restaurants to visit. Pro tip: it's close to the Eiffel Tower and would make a great dinner spot when you visit the must-see landmark.

Scrolling through Yelp looking for desserts... and this floating island catches my eye!! I see a lot of French restaurants have versions of it, but this, this one here really stands out. I decide I have to have it. Decided to just grab dinner here as well. Cute little spot, just a few blocks from Eiffel Tower (but no view of it) say outside, it's not a crazy busy area, really peaceful. Ordered duck, very flavorful. Ate too much, so full... but have to order dessert! It was a decent crème brûlée. But this floating crème, absolutely fantastic! Dense, but airy meringue, but creamy, surrounded by melted ice cream, toasted ... best ever. Service was great as well, we did not have a reservation, Yelp made it seem like it was not needed, but seems like they are recommended! By the time we were leaving there was quite a wait for a table! Happy we timed it right.

I called to make a reservation and since that call, the service is excellent. The restaurant is very well located. We asked to be seated outside and it's a great spot. As appetizers we ordered the vegetable carpaccio with goat cheese, and it was delicious! My husband had the escargot and he loved them. The wine recommendation is on point. We had a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.

Definitely worth visiting if you are ever in Paris. The wait staff was really professional and courteous, extremely attentive. The food was top drawer, definitely worth the price. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends that enjoy fine dining.

The best duck confit I've ever had. Atmosphere was amazing and service was superb. I bought the cookbook and love reading about the history.

We loved this place for a last nights dinner in Paris. The ambience was so quaint and they served us authentic French cuisine. The desserts were amazing!! What a beautiful time!

It's a pretty good place. The food is decent and the service was really good. The desserts stood out.

incredible food, charming menu and atmosphere. excellent service. my favorite restaurant in the world

Returning from the Rothko at the Vuitton, I headed straight for this oasis of calm and authenticity. The choices were difficult until the waiter directed me to the carte de jour. Much appreciated. I relaxed in a nook for two with a fine view of the dining room bric a brac. Promptly he presented the daily special of braised beef cheeks with a glass of Brouilly. It was as good as I imagined it could be. That hour was a highlight of my trip.

Fabulous tradional French meal. The roast chicken was succulent and the potatoes to die for. Highly recommend La Fontaine de Mars if in Paris. We walked in and were accomodatedright away with a table, but the restauarant was busy, recommend reservations. The service was execellent. One of m best meals in Paris!

Reservations were hard to come by but scored a next day reservation for lunch (presumably when someone cancelled)! Saw a few people get lucky with walk-ins but they were usually offered one of the indoor tables. Pros: - perfect spot near the Eiffel Tower and Rue Cler for people watching - delicious food; we tried the escargot, plat du jour which was a salmon and haddock tartare with salad and fries and the cassoulet Cons: - regular entrees are a little pricy in the 30-40 euro range for lunch (plat du jour was 25 euros) La Fontaine de Mars is in a great place

This place was a redemption from other disappointing French restaurants in Paris. Great ambience, excellent leek appetizer, and very good Sea Bream and chicken mushrooms.

Returned for our annual meal here, unfortunately the Sunday special roasted chicken was dry. The duck breast was fine. The host was less than friendly but the waitress was friendly and made up for it. The food here is typical brasserie fare. There are many great options in the area.

Not our best meal in Paris, the steak was very tough, I was not able to finish it (did not want to). I hope this helps someone.

Great place to eat after a morning at Eiffel Tower. The service was amazing and the food very nice. We had white fish and salmon and both were tender and flaky. We sat outdoors and enjoyed the street views.

Visited twice during my month in Paris. Service was great both times. The first time (Bastille Day) I did not have a reservation but they were able to squeeze me in and I enjoyed pate and wine (I love how they bring a crock of cornichons to the table!). The second time was my final night in Paris and I went (with a reservation) to try their "famous" coq au vain. It was actually great and I usually don't order chicken when dining out. I got the last one of the evening and was very glad to do so. Will definitely be back for their other dishes of the day but also just in general!

Special place. The one time we didn't try to get a reservation, they actually recommend it. The food. The restaurant. The entire staff. A timeless piece of history. Merci beaucoup. Muchisimas gracias. Hasta pronto en el futuro.

Wonderful food. We finally got our real French experience here that we were looking for. We had both duck dishes that were excellent and service was great. Enjoyed the ambiance and the service.

Quintessential French dining at its best. We were lucky enough to enjoy a leisurely lunch here on our last day in Paris. The menu is filled with classic flavors. Service was attentive. Highlights at the table were the prosciutto platter, eggs baked in wine (yummy sauce!), sea bass and the seared chicken breast. Can't forget the jar of pickles!

What a delight! Fiance and I were looking for somewhere to eat for our first night in Paris whilst we were exploring after our catchup with sleep in our hotel. It was pretty busy! No reservations at around 10pm, but they accommodated us within minutes! Very kind to tourists, and the food is heavenly. We almost got full from the bread, butter, salami, and prosciutto platter we ordered. But of course we had to order the mains, which consisted of the filet de boeuf and the chicken breast with mushroom sauce. Oh my goodness, both meats were oh so tender. The white wine we ordered paired nicely with everything! And the dessert; we got the strawberries with homemade vanilla ice cream and pistachio cream, with creme brulee. The first beats the latter without a second thought. The flavors elevate you to euphoria. We left very very happy!

Great food and good service! Reservation recommended! Try the snails and a bottle of wine.

A T T E N T I O N ! ! ! ! This place is a MUST visit! We had the most incredible experience here during our stay in France. Our TOP experience for sure!!! We found this restaurant by doing a internet search. We were so excited, so we decided to give it a go! Our first step was to try for an online reservation. No go! However, not dissuade, we decided to take a leap and try anyway in person. Once we arrived at the restaurant, we asked the maître d' if there were any exterior setting options. He said he was booked! Heavy sigh - however his disposition was upbeat and incredibly positive - we were confused??? He did have a table and the reservation was for two hours AFTER our arrival. He said we could have the table until the reservation began!!! Voila!! We were seated!!! The staff was AMAZING-attentive, kind, swift and helpful. We enjoyed an evening of fantastic food and wine! Of course we orders desserts!!! Ummm - Please order desserts!!! Amazing ! Then, off we go and we were ready to enjoy our Eiffel Tower lights!

Simply delicious!! I flew in on a Friday night from Morocco and made my 9:30pm reservation (for one) right on-time. For one, I'm glad they have English menu's and the servers didn't seem to mind (terribly) that I ordered in English. I started with the escargot and a glass of Sancerre (HEAVEN) and then got the cassoulet for my main -- I laughed when I attempted to (also) order the pate, and my server immediately said "too much". Turns out, he was completely right! It was a spectacular first night in Paris and I was happy to dine solo, sipping wine and reading my book. I also loved the wine so much, I went for another glass (something I rarely ever do, lol). I'll definitely be back, the next time I'm in town!

Absolutely amazing food with very nice staff. They speak English as well! Great location close to the Eiffel Tower

My local friend recommended this place, so My family tried. And it was goood choice. If you are looking for delicious and comfort place instead of fancy restaurant. You can enjoy this place with affordable wines list. They know how to cook poultry(it was not chicken.. but I can't remember the bird name) in so French way. Should try

Very much a tourist trap. If visiting, do not eat here. Coming off the street, my son and i ordered water. The server delivered $6.50 bottles of water, taking the lid off each and pouring. Next, he politely offered garlic bread. On the bill was another $11. We spent $24 on what is normally offered for free in other restaurants and hadn't even ordered off the menu yet.

My favorite restaurant in Paris for over 29 years. As classic bistro as they come, including the red checkered tablecloths. Order escargots, duck confit, the cotes de veau. Service is friendly and efficient. And you absolutely must order an ile flottante for dessert. They do it so darn well, especially the crème anglaise

Worth to try! Located alongside of the main street and easy to find. You can see from the photos I took. I finished everything:) service is good.

Came here in a recommendation of a friend. The food lacked any flavor, got the steak and really didn't enjoy it. The service was slow and the menu options very limited. The ambiance is cool but does not save the lack of options, the mediocre food, the high prices and the slow service. Hard pass on this place, do yourself a favor and find another restaurant.

Unbelievably friendly staff and a perfectly authentic menu. We will be dreaming of this meal for months. Don't miss it if you're in the area.