Best Dishes at L'Assiette
Escargots en Pots
StartersThe unusual touch here is the golden croûton placed on top of each snail, soaked with parsley butter. As you crack open the shell, the crispy bread disk becomes part of the eating experience. The parsley butter is rich and herbaceous. Multiple reviewers single this out as the best snail preparation they've encountered.
Cassoulet
MainsThe chef's signature dish — a Toulouse-style cassoulet where white beans, duck confit, and various pork cuts slow-cook until flavors merge completely. The breadcrumb topping crisps in the oven, providing texture. Multiple reviews across Reddit and Michelin guides cite this as among the best cassoulets in Paris, if not France.
Crème Caramel au Beurre Salé
DessertA French bistro classic elevated with salted butter. The crème caramel is silky and custard-like, and the glossy caramel sauce with sea salt is drizzled on top. The salt provides sophistication against the sweetness.
Terrine de Foie Gras
StartersA smooth, luxurious starter made from duck liver, sliced thick and served at room temperature with crispy toasted brioche. The foie gras melts on the tongue, and the brioche provides a neutral vehicle for the rich liver flavor.
Côte de Veau
MainsA premium cut served as a substantial main course. The veal chop is seared to golden brown exterior while the interior stays pale and tender. Typically paired with seasonal vegetables like haricots verts or root vegetables.
About L'Assiette
L'Assiette occupies a former charcuterie in Montparnasse, retaining the original mahogany tables and Art Deco warmth. Chef David Rathgeber's cassoulet is considered among the best in Paris — the beans and meat simmer together, creating rich, unified flavor. The snails come topped with an unusual golden bread disk soaked in parsley butter. This is haute bistro done seriously without pretension.
Top 5 dishes at L'Assiette:
- Escargots en Pots – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Cassoulet – 94% recommended(Signature)
- Crème Caramel au Beurre Salé – 88% recommended
- Terrine de Foie Gras – 85% recommended
- Côte de Veau – 82% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- French
- Price Range:
- €€€
- Phone:
- +33143226486
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Reservations are essential, especially for dinner. The restaurant seats maybe 40 people maximum. Call +33 1 43 22 64 86 at least 1-2 days in advance.
The lunch menu at €23 is a bargain for this quality — you get a choice of entrée-plat or plat-dessert. Dinner à la carte runs €40-50+ per person.
The restaurant is in the posh Montparnasse neighborhood near Montparnasse Cemetery. Perfect paired with the Catacombs or a walk through nearby streets where artists used to live.
The service can be slow between courses — this is intentional bistro pacing. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere rather than rushing through.
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