Best Dishes at Le Cornichon

Two halved hard-boiled eggs plated with a generous dollop of creamy tartar sauce (made with egg yolks, cornichons, capers, and mustard). This is a classic French bistro starter that costs €3 and proves that simplicity done right costs almost nothing. The eggs are cooked perfectly—firm whites, just-set yolks—and the tartar sauce is the showman. Perfect as a solo bite or paired with another small plate.

Six plump Burgundy snails nestled in their shells and bathed in a rich garlic-parsley butter that soaks into every crevice. The snails are tender and sweet, and the butter is the whole point—dip the complimentary bread (steak frites are also an option) into every last drop. At €9, this is a steal for a bistro classic. Reviewers mention these as the must-order small plate to start the evening, and they pair beautifully with a glass of white wine or Champagne.

A velvety terrine of smoked chicken liver, rich and silky, balanced by acidic cornichons and the crunch of toasted bread. At €12, it's a refined charcuterie course that shows the kitchen's attention to detail—smoked livers aren't easy to work with, but the team here nails the balance between smokiness and creaminess. It's the kind of starter that invites you to slow down and notice what you're eating.