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This big old place has been here since 1896 and appears to be popular with locals as well as tourists. It is a large room with lots of wood, mirrors and brass. I don't think they take reservations, so you could have a wait to get in. It is a lively and usually packed place and I saw one waiter's patience wear thin, but most were quite professional and cordial.
I had a set menu meal which was very good - steak with veggies (this was my first European trip and I was not very adventurous) with raspberries and cream for dessert. It was all very good. Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg MontmatrePhone: 01 47 70 86 29Directions: near hard rock cafe
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Chartier is a part of history. The food is ordinary. The service is brisk and not always friendly -- and you will be asked to leave when you are through.
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Yet people [locals as well as tourists] pile in every day for the basic French cuisine that is priced right and the whole experience. Part of the reason is the classic decor with globe lights, mirrors and brass coat stands.
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You don't go for the food -- you go for the experience -- which, from the decals on the door, is advertised far and wide as such! The entrance to the restaurant is set back from the street in a little courtyard. Leave a Comment
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This place is packed AND it's huge (it seats several hundred). Two of us went for lunch and were seated at a table for four with two strangers. No big deal but we definitely weren't expecting it (now you'll know). It's a grande place with soaring ceilings. In the 1890's it started out as a worker's canteen (bouillon) and has been open ever since.
I had roasted (rotiserrie) chicken leg and it was quite good. My boyfriend had sausage & sauerkraut...he wasn't impressed but everyone seemed to be ordering it.
Overall, I would say the food is average. It's classic French food at a really good price. Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg MontmatrePhone: 01-47-70-86-29Directions: near hard rock cafe Metro: Grand Boulevards
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Any visitor to Paris who wants to experience a wonderful traditional Parisien brasserie should visit Chartier. A vast restaurant on two floors with an electric atmosphere and good no fuss cuisine. If travelling alone - at this restaurant it's no problem you will soon be conversing with the diners whom you share your table as well as your bread basket with. I returned 3 nights in a row and each time enjoyed myself...Try it.
All dishes are good here but I really enjoyed the steak au poivre. Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg MontmatreDirections: metro Grandes Boulevards exit Faubourg Montmatre - turn left when leaving metro walk to crossroads and turn right - restaurant is accross the road in front of you. You can't miss it. Go early as it closes at 10pm and there is often a queue.
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Chartier is one of the most famous restaurant in Paris, well it's more what we call a "cantine" than a restaurant... But the place is great, and if you are walking in the area at lunch time, you should go there...
Here you will meet the history, place from the 19th century typically parisian style, but you will also meet parisian workers, coming here to eat for a good price.
The menu is simple, and is printed on a single sheet in two colors on the table, here you won't find extraordinary french dishes, but normal food like parisians eat in their appartment, food is without surprise but the good news is that the price also!
Service is efficient by those man in black & white, professionnal but sometimes friendly, a very good adress to taste Parisian atmosphere!
Eggs and Chicken Theme: FrenchPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg MontmatreDirections: near hard rock cafe
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As Chartier was just around the corner from my hotel and because it is a favorite of Michael’s & Scott’s, the couple from NYC (D&L) and I had dinner there. D&L, New Yorkers that they are, are foodies. D had recently won a trip report competition at SlowTrav, which was well-noted for his fine descriptions of French food so I worried they would be underwhelmed by the humble bouillon offerings of Chartier. However, there was no need as they loved it as much as I did.
The décor is classic while the food is classic French home food. While I thought my côte d'agneau grillées frites was okay (a little tough for lamb chops, I thought - 10.20€), I fell for the oeufs dur (like deviled eggs - 2.20€). From the photo, you can see that the presentation of the latter dish was rather phallic in nature, which I thought ironic considering the feminine nature of eggs.
Also ironic was the fact that I found the service to be excellent as well, something I wasn’t expecting as I’d been told the waiters could be brusque and that theirs is one of the few restaurants in Paris that will rush you out the door! D&L are excellent conversationalists and can touch upon any topic with ease. And, of course, Michael & Scott are wonderful people - so funny & erudite. Great dinner companions all!
This place is so inexpensive, in such a beautiful historic setting that there is one gentleman who's been eating there every single day for at least 20 years!
OMG, I would return just for the oeufs dur!
Photos: February 2006 Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg Montmatre, 9thDirections: In the 9th arr extending north of Bd Montmartre, itself a continuation of Bd Haussmann going east. The passage is just around the corner from Passage Jouffroy & 6 blocks from Galeries Lafayette. Métros: Richelieu Druout or Grands Boulevards (Lignes 8, 9)Website: http://www.restaurant-chartier.com
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According to my "Time Out" this budget bistro offers "incredibly good value" and "hearty meals." That view seems to be supported by previous posts on this site. The best advice I can offer is AVOID, AVOID, AVOID. The place is a disaster, very bad food, (why would you come to Paris to have hamburger and fries?) equally poor service and very, very poor value. It would seem that it is happy to trade on its past reputation (certainly 10-15 years ago it did provide good value.) There are hundreds of better places to eat in Paris, including Orestias 4 rue Grégoire-de-Tours, 6e, Metro: Odéon. .
A mixture of Greek and French cuisine it is by the junction of rue Gregoire de tours & rue de Buci in the 6th (at the bottom of rue Gregorie, on the left hand side just before rue de Buci, it has large wooden tables which means having to share.
At Orestias always stick with the set menu - for a first course I recommend the pate - for the second the chicken or kebab is reliable. The house wine is rough but drinkable, try the Rose. Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg MontmatreDirections: Metro: Odéon.
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In amazing surroundings, there's a balcony circling the whole interior of the restaurant, we were sat up there so you get good views of everyone eating.
In my opinion it has a real 'French' feel about it, all mix-matched chairs and tables, candles, and very cheap wine.
Though remember we didn't get any vegetables with our fish or meat so order seperatley.
The main meals were about FF50.00 about £5 each, side orders were FF12.00 so about £1.20, very good value for money.
And when you come out of the restaurant there was a crepe stand opposite, we even managed to get a free one as there was so many buying them!
I had salmon with legumes, simple. Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg MontmatreDirections: near hard rock cafe
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typical french atmosphere and food. always long cue
the homemade chocolate mousse is the best ever!! the food itself it not a great experience but the mousse is worth a visit Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg MontmatreDirections: near hard rock cafe
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A friend of mine actually reccommended this restaurant to me and i love it. It was very inexpensive and had really great typical french food. For about $15 we had an entire meal and a demi bottle of wine.
I had prawns, salmon and rasberry tart. all of it was really great, but it was my first time peeling my own shrimp. (french cuisine) Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 7, rue de Faubourg MontmatreDirections: near hard rock cafe
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