Comptoir de la Gastronomie

We had a fantastic dining experience at Comptoir de la Gastronomie in Paris! It was our first time visiting, and we were excited to try some classic French dishes. I had the frog legs (my first time), and they were absolutely delicious—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I also tried the duck shepherd’s pie, which was nothing short of outstanding. The rich flavors of the duck paired perfectly with the comforting, hearty filling. My husband enjoyed the French onion soup, which he described as the cheesiest he’s ever had—definitely a standout! He also tried the bone marrow, which he loved for its rich, indulgent flavor. The staff was incredibly friendly and courteous, and it was a nice surprise that they all spoke English, making our experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a cozy spot to enjoy some classic French dishes with excellent service, Comptoir de la Gastronomie is definitely worth a visit.

Quite disappointed given the good reviews. Charming restaurant & deli but unfortunately the dishes we tried were quite ordinary. The onion soup was way too cheesy and lacked the classic caramelised taste. You can certainly see it was rushed given the pale colour. Overall, not recommended as there are many bistros that serve better quality classic dishes

I love this place I will definitely come back. Service was amazing. The food was delicious. Food head and the Doug gras ravioli were incredible but so was the French onion soup and the bone marrow. I would really have steak here but all French was great. Also had very good French wine. I wouldn’t have the frog legs here it was good but not amazing

Traditional French cuisine in a laid back environment. Service was really great from the moment we sat down. Our server and runner were both excellent. We were a group of 5 so we really tried a variety of the menu. Standout item for a few of us was the Duck. You’ve probably had it elsewhere in Paris as it’s a staple dish in most restaurants. I would say the Duck here was the best one I had in Paris. Fairly generous in portion and cooked to perfection. Only note to add is that they could use more sauce on the duck. The Foie gras ravioli was a bit too heavy for me and it’s not traditional ravioli but more foie gras and long lengthy pasta noodle. We would not recommend the cod fish pasta/risotto which was just underwhelming. Highly recommend their desserts especially the chocolate brioche cake. That was the best dessert out of the ones they offered.

You should definitely book in advance! Although we were lucky to pop in for lunch without a reservation and were seated outside (weather was great so no issue there). Great service, food is highest quality, local french food just want we wanted! Mains were big, so we shared 2 starters and 1 main, for 2 of us it was enough. Next time we will come back for dinner! Thank you!

Overall experience was cold and unpleasant. Highly recommend to make reservations ahead of time to avoid sitting outside, especially on a cold and rainy night like I did. Service was friendly but really slow, waited for our food over an hour. Starters like Foie Gras, Escargot, and Onion Soup were the highlights compared to the main. My partner had duck breast and I had the steak, and both were mediocre. We had also asked for medium-cooked but it was cooked as medium rare. Save your money and go elsewhere if you’re looking for a good steak. Nothing amazing about it. However, I would certainly only come back for their foie gras starters. Chef Kiss!

We had a last minute weekend trip to Paris and thus we did not plan where to eat. After hours of walking and getting hungry, we stumbled upon this restaurant and decided to give it a try. Wow, we were pleasantly surprised! For starters we both ordered the onion soup with the paired wine. The soup was delicious, best onion soup I've tried. It was bliss. For second plate, my partner ordered the duck breast with mash potatoes along the wine paring while I ordered the cod with root vegetable risotto paired with champagne (fitting because we were celebrating my birthday). We finished it off with crème brûlée shared between us again, with the paired wine. The dishes were delicious, the pairing was exquisite. We couldn't stop talking about this meal, and I’ve even been looking up images of the menu to remember the wines we enjoyed because they were so good that we want to buy them.

I've been there twice during 20 days in Paris. The first time, I got the duck breast salad, and it was wonderful. The second time I got fois gras and the portion was a bit big for me (and the fois gras itself is ofcourse super rich so I did not finish it cause I didn't expect they to give me that much). I got a seat at the bar and got this lovely chance to watch the bar tender: a skinny man but super fast, super busy , very dedicated to his job (and he has excellent multitasking skill). A very French bistro to visit. Oh, and don't forget the wine. They have a good selection of it.