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Bouillon Chartier

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020, after the end of the lockdown.

Ambience

0.5

The atmosphere was a bit dead but otherwise fine.

The service was fine, however it was difficult to get their attention sometimes, and they write the order on the table cloth so they have to keep moving your arm to read it

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

The prices were pretty good, however the dishes don’t include any side dishes so it can start to add up quickly.

It was quite nicely decorated, and very bright. The tables were spaced enough to social distance, but there was no outside seating.

Space

1.0

The food was okay, nothing massively special, and a bit dry.

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

There was a relatively large range, but not so large as to be distracting.

There were not many vegetarian options and they aren’t particularly special.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.0

The potatoes were okay, same with the fries, nothing particularly special.

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 4/10

Les Amis des Messina

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020, after the end of the lockdown.

Ambience

0.5

The atmosphere was quite quaint, and seemed inviting, but its outdoor area wasn’t particularly special.

The service was fine and relatively quick.

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

The prices were a bit expensive, but otherwise fine. I’m not sure why they sell pizza by weight, though – who knows how much 500g of pizza is?

The outdoor seating was well laid out and allowed for easy social distancing, but it was right next to a road, and so was quite noisy.

Space

0.5

The food was nice and really flavourful. Simple, traditional flavours, done exactly how they should be.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There was a relatively large range, including daily specials.

There aren’t masses of options for vegetarians but they are good – this is one of my vegetarian friends’ favourite restaurant.

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato dishes.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb.

Overall score: 6/10

Urfa Dürüm

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020, after the end of the lockdown.

Ambience

0.0

There isn’t much atmosphere as it feels like it is mainly designed for takeaway.

The service was quick, but they didn’t give us a menu and asked us to order in the queue, expecting us to already know what there was and what we wanted.

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

The prices are good, with everything being lower than 10€.

The restaurant was quite small, with a bit of outside seating, but mainly people take away. You can watch the bread being made, as well as the meats being cooked, as you queue – with an incredible smell.

Space

1.0

The food was really tasty, packed full of flavour.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

There wasn’t much range, however you can get it done with different meats.

There was only one vegetarian option, but it was really good.

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato dishes.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb.

Overall score: 5.5/10

Yasmin

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020, after the end of the lockdown.

Ambience

1.0

Along the Passage Brady there is a great bustly atmosphere, with great scents in the air and the sound of the markets.

The service was quite quick, however the server could be a bit abrupt at times.

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

The prices in the lunch option were pretty good for the size of the thali.

The restaurant wasn’t too small and there was space for social distancing, however the Passage Brady is quasi-indoors and people walk past, which isn’t ideal.

Space

0.5

The food was good, with some classic flavours and some beautiful spice kicks.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

The range was pretty good with a menu à la carte as well as a lunch formula.

There were a number of vegetarian options, however it was clear that they highlights were the meat dishes.

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

0.5

There were some potato options but they were not included on the lunch menu, so we did not get to try them.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb.

Overall score: 6.5/10

Cafe de l’Empire

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020, after the end of the lockdown.

Ambience

0.5

The atmosphere was fine, if a bit empty, but when the doors are fully opened, there’s a lovely breeze and it feels very summery.

The service was friendly and relatively quick.

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

The prices are really good for Paris, with mains being between 10 and 15€.

The restaurant was well laid out and, with the doors open, was easy to social distance in, however some of the seats were hard to manoeuvre one’s self into.

Space

0.5

The food wasn’t too bad, not the best food you’ll ever eat, but really good for a Brasserie.

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

A relatively large range including meals, salads, tartines, etc. as one expects from a Brasserie.

There weren’t many options for vegetarians.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.5

There were no potato-based options, but most came with potatoes on the side. The mash potato was pretty damn good.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb.

Overall score: 6/10

Le 37m²

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020, after the end of the lockdown.

Ambience

0.5

The feel of the place was enjoyable, but it was quiet when we went.

The service was good, friendly, and very quick.

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

The prices are pretty good, especially not too expensive for a bento box.

The restaurant was opened up because of the covid-19 requirements, with seating outside. This meant that social distancing was possible and you could still see into the kitchen.

Space

1.0

The bento was really good, with some incredible flavours and perfect combinations.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

They mainly serve bentos, so there isn’t a massive range, but there are a few options as to what to have in it, and the salad changes each time.

There were not much on offer for vegetarians.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato options.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb.

Overall score: 6/10

Bistro Burger

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020.

Ambience

0.5

The atmosphere was fine, but it wasn’t anything special

The service was okay, but when I asked for salt, I was ignored and had to eventually take a shaker from another table.

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

The prices were okay for Paris, around 11€ for a burger, however it doesn’t include any sides which quickly start to add up.

The restaurant was oka,y however we were sat in a long thin corridor so people were often brushing past.

Space

0.5

The burgers were well cooked and they had a brilliant mix of flavours.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

As a burger restaurant, they only really serve burgers, but there was a relatively large range of them, including a salmon burger.

There were quite a few vegetarian burgers, and any burger can have a veggie “Beyond Meat” burger swapped in.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

The fries weren’t bad, but they needed seasoning.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb.

Overall score: 6/10

L’Artisan du Burger

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020.

Ambience

0.5

It was quite empty when we were there, but it was still quite funky.

The service was fine, nothing bad but nothing special.

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

The prices are pretty good for Paris, especially the deal of a burger and a side for 13€.

The restaurant was quite rustic in its decoration, which all worked well together.

Space

1.0

The burgers were good, full of flavour, and well cooked.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

As a burger restaurant, they only really serve burgers, but there is a wide range, which includes a specials list which is regularly updated.

There were not many vegetarian options, only one burger.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

1.0

The chips were good, big and chunky. They could have done with a bit of seasoning, but they did come with some brilliant home-made sauces which made up for it.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb.

Overall score: 6.5/10

Lehners Wirtshaus

Karlsruhe Germany

I first visited this restaurant in 2020.

Ambience

0.0

I was there around lunch time and it was really quiet and a bit dead.

The service was fine, however I was waiting for the bill for a while.

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

The prices were pretty good, all between 10€ and 20€.

The restaurant was laid out relatively well, however the seat where I was put couldn’t be seen from the bar, so it was hard to catch anyone’s attention.

Space

0.5

The food was good, flavoursome, and with some really nice gravy.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There menu was large and there was also a daily specials list (I think – maybe it was a lunch menu, my German is pretty rusty).

There were not many vegetarian options, but there were a few, as well as the salad options.

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

1.0

The mashed potatoes were the bomb, not too smooth but not too lumpy. Exactly as you want mashed potatoes to be.

This restaurant receives no thumbs

Overall score: 5.5/10

Chez Ann

Paris France

I first visited this restaurant in 2020.

Ambience

1.0

Just off the street Mouffetard, it has a great lively atmosphere.

The service wasn’t bad but it was also nothing particularly special.

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

The prices were good for Paris, with a formula for 12€, but the menu isn’t the easiest to follow.

The restaurant was nicely decorated and you can see into the kitchen, however we were seated behind this outcrop so couldn’t see anything.

Space

0.5

The food was brilliant, full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The noodles were clearly home made and delicious.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There were lots of options and the deal allows you to mix and match multiple different dishes.

There was only one vegetarian option on the menu.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato dishes

This restaurant receives 1 thumb

Overall score: 5.5/10