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A l'Improviste

Restaurant French restaurant

👍👍 Hidden treasure: super restaurant with a glorious history, you will be welcomed by a charming couple who will offer you traditional gourmet French cuisine, impeccable and warm service, in an authentic and friendly setting. I highly recommend it. People often mention cuisine, French, service,


Address

21 Rue Médéric, 75017 Paris, France

Contact

+33 1 42 27 86 67

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (93 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cuisine (8) French (6) service (6)
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  • 5/5 Florian Heriard D. 3 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Hidden treasure: super restaurant with a glorious history, you will be welcomed by a charming couple who will offer you traditional gourmet French cuisine, impeccable and warm service, in an authentic and friendly setting. I highly recommend it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kenza K. 7 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    An institution not to be missed!! Real French cuisine, traditional, simple and very tasty I highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan O. 5 years ago on Google • 189 reviews
    French cuisine, with love, and quint atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Richard W. 8 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Had lunch with my wife..........our new favorite restaurant. From the greeting to the cafe........a great lunch experience. Very happy with the food. Service is tip top. Clean. Highly recommend. Manage your expectations.....not a Michelin star or toque......but a place you want to frequent. Full of regulars/locals as the owner was on a first name basis with most of the tables. Will go back next week.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jon K. 4 years ago on Google
    Typical and traditional bistro with regulars only and really off the beaten path. Wonderful selection of wines and charming decor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aurélien H. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    What can I say, I came at the right time, or unexpectedly, say the regulars. And I hesitated, given the neighborhood. Very nice address, nice fresh menu, simplicity, efficiency. And by discovering the history, I understood better. Price level, nothing to be ashamed of, like the products, it's fresh especially if you know how to appreciate good food, in the right place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audrey C. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Thank you for a very pleasant time, the food is in season and the dishes tasty and perfectly executed. The warm welcome from the managers made us feel at home. An address now essential during my next visits to Paris! (Original) Merci pour un moment très agréable, la nourriture est de saison et les plats savoureux et parfaitement exécutés. L'accueil chaleureux des gérants nous a fait nous sentir comme à la maison. Une adresse désormais incontournable lors de mes prochaines visites à Paris!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max L. 8 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Classic. Creative, nicely plated cuisine. Favorite place with the locals, but Mario (the owner, I think) can handle at least 4 languages with ease. Fine dining setup for everything except red wine glasses could be better. Indoor & outdoor seating available. Good wines.

  • 5/5 Ярослав �. 4 years ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Perfect

  • 5/5 David P. 5 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Splendid veal liver, friendly welcome and reasonable prices. Very nice decor

  • 5/5 Juni De M. 9 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Great little gem in Paris! Small and intimate restaurant. Great honest and well-priced food. Where the locals come. Lucky if you get a table. Best for 2 people. Bon appetite!

  • 5/5 Isabelle M. 1 month ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    We came there "unannounced" but after reading the reviews I understand my feelings better. Everything was excellent from starter to dessert. Perfect welcome and service which doesn't spoil anything.

  • 5/5 Emilie B. 6 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Such a delightful spot - typical old-school Parisian charm and cuisine. Friendly service, they gladly split a main between two kids. It's an intimate spot - not sure why it isn't packed.

  • 5/5 Vladimir L. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Must visit

  • 5/5 élodie M. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Excellent welcome, excellent service (at the same time it's the same person 😉) and above all excellent meal. Duck parmetier to roll on the ground! Traditional French cuisine made with the heart.

  • 2/5 Ruchla 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very disappointed, kidney dish with mashed potatoes, ridiculous quantity, overcooked cooking, very ordinary pitcher wine, good dessert, pleasant welcome and service, not worth 48 euros (Original) Très déçue, plat rognons avec purée, quantité ridicule, cuisson archi cuit, vin pichet très ordinaire, bon dessert, accueil et service agréable, ne vaut pas 48 euros

  • 5/5 Elena K. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    The best French restaurant with a great authentic atmosphere. Thank you, chef Mario, making meals so delicious and for your beautiful smile! Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Alexis G. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice bistro, quiet street and nice little terrace. (Original) Bistrot sympa, rue calme et belle petite terrasse.

  • 5/5 Amelie F. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great welcome, with humor and derision. Top menu with very high quality dishes. Real French cuisine!!! Thank you 😉😉😉 (Original) Super accueil, avec humour, et derision. Carte au top avec des plats de très grande qualité. De la vraie cuisine française !!! Merci 😉😉😉


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Pluxee
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ Meal coupons
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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