Reviewers consistently praise the beef tartare as excellent and a must-order. The beef is finely chopped, seasoned in-house, and served with standard accompaniments (capers, onion, Worcestershire). The quality of meat sourcing shows.
Tips from diners
This is one of the best beef tartares in the 17th. The meat quality is noticeably good.
Lamb appears frequently on the seasonal menu. Reviewers mention it as a solid option when available. The cooking is proper bistro style—not fancy, but respectful of the meat's natural flavors. Sides rotate with the season.
Tips from diners
Lamb is seasonal and rotates on and off the menu. Ask the staff when it's available.
A notable fillet served with care. Reviewers recommend ordering it rare (saignant) to preserve the meat's tenderness and flavor. The sourcing from Argentina and the bistro's respect for proper cooking temperatures make this a standout main course.
Tips from diners
Ask for it 'saignant' (rare). The chef respects the order and the meat is tender.
The bistro features an extensive wine list with friendly staff ready to recommend pairings. Options range from affordable house wines to premium bottles. The staff are knowledgeable and approachable about wine.
Tips from diners
The staff are friendly about wine recommendations. Ask them what pairs with your steak or tartare.
A proper crème brûlée with a crispy caramelized sugar top and silky custard underneath. Not inventive, but well-executed. A fitting end to a bistro meal.
Tips from diners
The crème brûlée is simple but done right. The caramel is properly crispy.
Located beneath the Eldorado hotel in Batignolles, Le Bistrot des Dames is a mahogany and red-velvet time capsule from old Paris. The real treasure is the hidden garden—a genuinely quiet retreat from the street with a countryside feel. Friendly staff, proper bistro cooking, and a good wine list.
The secret garden is the real draw—it's a genuine countryside retreat hidden from the street. Request garden seating when you reserve, especially on sunny days.
Call +33 1 45 22 13 42 to book. Garden tables fill quickly in good weather. The terrace doesn't take walk-ins, but the interior room is more flexible.
The interior is mahogany, red velvet, and retro film posters—old-school Parisian bistro decor. It's small and intimate, not for groups larger than 4-5.
Sundays are great for the garden—friendly neighborhood crowd, less touristy than other Paris bistros, morning garden ambiance.
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