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Chez l'Ami Louis Paris Reviews
TOTALLY “WOW”.
My wife and I ate here Apr 20, 2024. Everything was a “WOW”. I use the word “WOW” as this is above “incredible”, “awesome”, etc and is probably the words I used when I saw our food). Portions are huge so come hungry as you will leave extremely full. The waiters are very nice, friendly and fun-loving and the service excellent. This was one of the “GOAT” places that we’ve eaten at. If we ever get back to Paris, this will be the first place we will go to eat. To begin, Chez L’ami Louis is very small (14 tables) and we were extremely excited to get reservations. We called several months earlier from Canada and found out that they only take 2 weeks ahead. They also told us that “they love Canadians”. So exactly two weeks ahead of the date we wanted, we called immediately at the time they opened (12 noon) to ensure a reservation. Generally, I don’t talk about our meals but this place is worth raving about. For drinks we had a “modest” glass of champagne. There was a very wide range of wines (even by the glass) with a wide range of prices to choose from. For appetizers we had “fois gras”. I expected a small dish but we were served 3 thick slices to go with a giant stack of toasted bread. The fois gras was very soft, very buttery and easily spread. This was very filling and almost a meal in itself. We loved it. For our main course, we had the “Cote de Boeuf Grillee” for two and this was “WOW”. There was lots of other interesting entrees on the menu which I would have liked to try next time if I can get past not ordering the Cote de Boeuf Grillee. After our appetizers, the waiter appeared and presented 2 massive pieces of cooked beef on a wide tray the length of his forearm and hand. I wish I would have taken a picture of it. When we saw it, we let out a loud “WOW”. In fact other tables who ordered it did the same. I know all the tables near us looked at us. I think the waiters had big chuckles on their faces (you could see the smirks on their faces) and got a kick out of g peoples’ reactions. In fact there were similar responses (loud gasps, looks of amazement, etc) at the tables near us when their food (not just the beef) arrived. I know it is not polite to look at what other people are eating but it seems that all dishes were big enough for multiple people. It was a lot of beef. The waiter then took it away leaving us wondering, we can’t eat all that. A plate with a huge stack of shoe-string fries appeared. We started eating these and these were light and delicious. A few minutes later the waiter put down two plates each with two thick slices of beef. They had taken it back to be sliced. We ordered “medium rare”, but they looked more on the rare side (perhaps this is what med rare is in France but I’m not complaining). It was tasty, tender and delicious. I was relieved thinking that we were only getting a part of the meat that we saw. I was wrong. Just as we finished the first plates, the waiter served us another plate (with three thick slices). By this time, my wife had slowed eating, and I helped her finish her plate. And just when I thought we were done, the waiter showed up with a 3rd plate. I told the waiter to take the 3rd plates back “I can’t possibly finish that” but the waiter said, “you can do it, I know you can”. Unfortunately, I tried my best but was unable to finish it all. That is a shame having to leave some beef. The waiter also asked if we wanted more shoe-string fries. Yes, I would have liked to eat more of these too but I was just too full. To finish for dessert, we each had a café au lait. No room for a dessert. God knows how big these would have been? This is one of the “BEST” meals that we’ve had. All I can say is “WOW”. We loved everything here. Mega thank you to the waiters and the staff at Chez L’ami Louis for such a “WOW” dinner.
One of the best meals I have ever had in my life.
Roast chicken, Scallops and those French fries!Shear perfection!
The food.
The service. The portions. The escargot. All amazing. Fun place. Interesting crowd
Proceed with extreme caution foreigners
A CAUTIONARY review. Enter at your own risk visitors. Lets get the basics out of the way first. We knew very well that this was a pricey place. We had the "famous" roast chicken with the fries - this was our only food. I figured a whole chicken for 2 was enough at lunch. Canadians have a roast chicken culture, coast to coast chains specialize in just that, so maybe I'm jaded or biased. The chicken was very good, but not the best meal you'll eat in Pairs by far. The fries i might sell a child for. Bread and butter was also good. Ambiance.. meh, i'm pretty sure the tablecloths were the same material as an 80's junior bridesmaids outfit I had: peach overload. The fruit set up was very nice though. You will smell of roast chicken when you leave and for hours after. HOWEVER and here's where my caution begins, if the price is not listed ASK. You are brought a tome of a wine list. Maybe 40-50 pages. It was lunch so we simply asked for a glass of white. I have never had a GLASS (yes one) of white wine cost €26!! Thats $39 Canadian. For one glass. (Keep reading it gets better) I have had espresso in Michelin starred restaurants - and L'Ami Louis is not one. You expect to pay a premium in those kinds of places... but €9? Thats highway robbery. I left feeling rather used, like i was paying a tourist tax because they didn't want us there. Considering there were only two tables, including us, occupied- they could do worse than some bougie foodies. In short, I would strongly suggest you could have TWO better meals in Paris for what this one lunch cost.
Authentic Paris Gem.
Amazing from start to finish. An authentic French bistro with great food and service. We ordered the snails, garden salad, and duck confit and garlic potatoes. All magnificent. A definite must visit when in Paris.
A very difficult to book restaurant especially for tourists yet rewarding if you do get a table...
Restaurants serving Bresse chicken can be found throughout Paris (as you can see from my other reviews in this trip). While Chez l'Ami Louis is not the most expensive, this is considered to be on the high side. Booking is essential as it is a very small and cosy restaurant (tables packed literally next to each other with just enough room for guests to tuck in. We had a few of the signature dishes like escargots, cuisses de grenouilles and of course their signature poulet roti. All dishes were nicely prepared but the frog's legs may be too oily for some tastebuds... The shoe-string fries and green salad were of high standards as well. Just a note: this is a quite traditional restaurant where online booking is not available. You either have to call yourself or ask concierge to arrange for you.
Old School. And French in all the ways.
First things first, the food is delicious. And perfect. Scallops Provençal to start. Followed by the whole roast chicken, of course, and frites, with an enormous salad to cut the richness. The mixed berries with crème fraîche for dessert were summer perfect. In February. Not sure how they do that. It was a lot of food for two but we attacked with pleasure and left only a pile of bones, a few cold frites and a random lettuce leaf. The waiters treated us with benign neglect, which was to be expected because we are neither French nor famous. The atmosphere was fun and festive and we will definitely return. As an aside, I have been wanting to go to L’Ami Louis ever since I read the Calvin Trillin article in the April 2005 issue of Gourmet magazine. I was not disappointed.
Thanksgiving in Paris
A must do when in Paris, order the roast chicken and the house potatoes and you can thank me later! Great spot for a birthday too.
Amazing Restaurant
Atmosphere was excellent, restaurant has such character and a Paris 'vibe' service was great but above all the food was perfect. From the foi gras to the insanely juicy chicken and the incredible chocolate gateu it was perfect - thank you!! Ignore the overly sensitive diners leaving negative reviews, this is France not the US for goodness sake. Come with an open mind, sit back relax and enjoy
totally revolting.
from the over buttered bread to the fatty foie gras, to the contaminated snails, to the. chicken served with canned gravy. the meal induced nausea and explosive digestive results that took me 12 hours to recover. this is a health hazard. .
Outstanding in every way!! Service, food, ambiance was
Outstanding in every way!! Service, food, ambiance was impeccable!!! Highly recommend if you can get a table. It's a favorite among US presidents and VIPs, so book early!!!
Walked in after searching for a dinner place and was seeing
Walked in after searching for a dinner place and was seeing the great reviews. Nowhere on the website or on yelp did it mention a reservation. They denied us seating saying "we're full" and very clearly had tables available in the dining area.
Quintessential old school Parisian bistro dining.
Another reviewer wrote that it, "feels like you are going back to the 19th century" and I couldn't agree more. The food is not for the faint of heart. Be prepared for butter, decadence, and large portions. We ordered a healthy sample of the menu amongst our table and everything was absolutely delicious. Roast pigeon, Roast chicken (both presented whole before taken back to be carved) Foi Gras piled to the ceiling, a bramble of frits, and so much more. Service was prompt and friendly. They were so kind to accommodate our large group, but it is worth mentioining that the interior is tight. 4 tops or less is ideal. This restaurant is a famous haunt for other fine dining chefs in Paris, and I think that alone speaks volumes to their quality. Come for the beautiful rich food, and stay for the time warp.
Was in Paris for a short trip, this restaurant had some
Was in Paris for a short trip, this restaurant had some great reviews, some not so. Very central located in the 3rd arrondissment. It was kind of a joke to attempt this bistro. Overall, there are others on the list to try.Food was 2.5/5Service 4/5
The first time I came here was in 1982 when Louis Magnin
The first time I came here was in 1982 when Louis Magnin was at the helm. He presented us our chicken, holding it by the legs. I could barely finish the escargots when the chicken and the frites arrived. Everything was abundant and delicious. The waitstaff was aloof but attentive, probably because we ordered a very good wine. Don't even think about using the toilet, which is down rickety steps into the fetid basement. Deparing this location is impossible, unless the staff orders you a taxi. I have returned several times, out of nostalgia. Each subsequent experience has been in inverse proportion to the cost.
L'Ami Louis is one of the 2 best restaurants i've been to.
I have eaten all over the world.However, it is not for Wussies, Cowards or Weaklings! There will be butter.You will sweat, and eat way too much. You will spend too much money on the vintage wine list. Well priced wines.i walked out before desert and the waiter followed me told me it was coming. I waved him off and tried to walk a bit.Dress is loose garments that give the belly room to expand.Bring folks who can eat. Be ready to throw down!This is first team varsity eating.Peace.
They Sure Aren't Friendly
But it's the best bistro in Paris. Nothing rivals the simplicity of excellence. Don't over-order. Portions are in line with prices.
VERY SALTY AND VERY EXPENSIVE
T E R R I B L E. Very salty, very overpriced, very small table, very difficult to get in and the place is not pretty, very old. Food portions are HUGE and not in a good sense, badly presented. The foie gras and the truffle is good but that’s it. The waiters were kind and attentive but definitely WOULD NOT RECOMMEND and WOULD NOT COME BACK. Again the worst part was everything was EXTREMELY SALTY.
No value for money!!
The price/vale of the food options is awful. Food not worth the price paid. Great wine list and attentive service but it just can’t offset merely adequate food for the prices charged. Nevermore……
Exceptionally good
It was so difficult to reserve a table here but it was worth all the troubles. Every dish we had was exceptionally good and the service was very good , very friendly. We will go back there again..
Favorite restaurant anywhere!!
Visited Paris for our 10th Anniversary and our hotel concierge sent us to Chez L’ami Louis. It is a very special place!! Very small and it feels like you are stepping back in time. As Americans who speak very limited French it was a little intimidating at first as the menu was all in French and it clearly was not a tourist spot. The staff couldn’t have been any nicer. They helped us with the menu and wine and made us feel like we belonged. Escargot, toasted French bread, amazing salad and a whole chicken. Couldn’t have imagined a better meal. Great recommendation of wine too. After they made sure we had a ride home. If you can get a reservation here I couldn’t speak more highly of a restaurant. Truly my favorite night in a restaurant.
My last time at Chez L’Ami Louis
I have been going to Chez L’Ami Louis for many years, but tonight was my last visit. I always gave it good reviews as the chicken, as expensive as it is, was always great. My reservation tonight was at 7:30, as that is when they opened. I knew not to get there early from past experience , as they will not let you in. I arrived at 7:32 and the door was unlocked. When I went in, all of the waiters were eating dinner, and after a while, they sent one to seat us. As we were the only ones there, they continued their dinner and we did not get someone to get us water until 7:55 when they finished their meal. Finally the waiter took our order. We ordered Evian room temperature, but he wasn’t listening, and it came chilled. I ordered a HALF bottle of wine , and again not listening, he brought what I thought was a fill bottle. After it was opened and poured, I asked if it was a half bottle, and he said it was a full bottle. I told him I ordered a half bottle, and he told me to just drink half. The chicken price did not appear to increase since my 2019 visit, but I believe that the size of the chicken is smaller. While it was plenty for the 2 of us, I presume it was their way of increasing the price. Sadly, I do not think it was as good as before, and I only come here for the chicken, as I always thought it was amazing and was the reason I always came back. We ordered Baba Rum for desert. It was very large and could serve 4, but was nothing to write home about except they let you add the rum, which if the rum in the bottle is as labeled, they use an expensive rum. We left half of it. When the bill came, I noticed that I was charged for 2 glasses of wine at 25 Euro instead of the half bottle price of 35 Euro. I didn’t want to get into an argument with them, since they are known to be rude, and then discovered that the Baba Rum was not on the bill. Being normally honest, I felt with the poor quality of the Baba Rum and the overcharge on the wine, that we were even, and I just paid the bill without saying anything. Sadly, after many visits and many positive reviews, Chez L’Ami Louis saw me for the last time.I
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