Bistrot Vivienne sur Paris

06/04/2024: Traditional French dishes, suggestive place Very nice at the reception but the service is not up to par!

05/04/2024: I have wanted to eat here for years and finally got the chance tonight. They squeezed us in on our chance visit. The interior is as you'd expect of one of Paris' oldest cafe's. We were situated downstairs in the corner but had a great view of the street. The staff were absolutely lovely. All very friendly and no stuffiness. They have a fantastic 2 and 3 course dinner deal. My partner had the French onion soup and chuck steak from the deal menu and they were amazing. I had the escargot and steak tartar, both of which were with the best I've tasted. Courses were supplied with ridiculous amounts of bread. The creme brulee was tasty and silky smooth and the cheese platter was generous with brie, chevre and a blue, akin to gogonzola. Wines were expensive, as tends to be the case in Parisian restaurants, but the 'mid-price' Morgon was perfect. A beautiful meal, which ended up on the slightly expensive side. But that was our choice. Highly recommended and we will be back.