Le Petit Bofinger

On the next-to-last night in Paris, our family of 3 adults and 2 small children chose this restaurant near the Bastille, within walking distance of our rented ap't. Although air conditioning was advertised on the window outside - and that was a draw b/c of the unseasonable heat wave - it never materialized. We were on the verge of leaving as we waited, but a waiter finally arrived and seated us. At that point, we decided to stay. The 3 adults ordered escargots in a pesto sauce for an appetizer- very tasty - and had fried hake, boeuf tartare, and a pork cutlet as mains. All were good, as was the hamburger and fries split by the 2 children. We had a nice Alsatian white wine and a limonade for the children. The real winner, however, was the delicious crème brulée that the children were to split. The adults all dug in as well, however, and were glad we did. We all wished later that we'd each had our own. Interestingly, once we walked out of the restaurant, we felt a wonderfully cool breeze, and just as predicted, the heat wave had broken. If only the restaurant had had outside tables, we could have enjoyed that fresher air.

We didn't book but were accommodated (it was a busy Friday evening) on a nice table to the rear of the restaurant. The food was amazing - for example the escargot starter was served in a perfect mix of butter and garlic. As this was our first night we wanted a real experience of Paris dining and feel we got it with Le Petit Bofinger, I felt it had just the right mix of atmosphere and sophistication.

Nice place a brewery or one eats well, lives can be on its name, lacks a little more in the plates, very good dessert ' beef tartare very good staff very very very nice we will come back to make more an idea

Heard about this famous restaurant, so popped in on a Saturday night. I ordered cod on pasta, which was stone cold in the middle of the fish, so my plate was taken away and warmed up! Not very happy. Was quick to serve dinner (which all they had to do was microwave) but the dessert we must have waited for at least 30 to 40mins. They over charged us for 8 cream brulee and there was only 6 of us at our table!! The waitress was very sweet but thats where the pleasant experience ends.

We were recommended to go here by a local while on a long weekend city break, and we were not disappointed. The waitress was lovely, very friendly, and the fact we both speak (very) limited French was not an issue. We were almost put off going by the reviews about the service, but pleased we went to find out for ourselves. The food was great, the salmon and mashed potato was really tasty, and my boyfriend can definitely vouch for the chocolate lava cake- good value for money in Paris.