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Bistrot Belhara
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Features
CUISINES
French, European
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Location
Gros-Caillou
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Hours
Open until 2:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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4.2
395 reviews
Excellent
219
Very good
106
Average
33
Poor
22
Terrible
15
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traveller976
Oakville257 contributions
May 2023 • family
Traditional French meal that was good but not amazing. Menu was very limited and did not accommodate dietary restrictions. I let the server know that I was pescatarian and all of the appetizers contained meat…. I assumed they would have vegetarian options but they did not. My son asked to have the beef “without the shaved truffles” but the server said they could not accommodate this request and insisted on serving the beef with the shaved truffles on top (would have been very easy and less wasteful to leave them off ??). There was only one white wine available by the glass, which I found really surprising. Decent but not worth a stop given so many other options in this area.
Written May 20, 2023
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Luis B
Miami41 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
The restaurant was great, recommended to us by several locals upon our arrival in Paris, 7em near Rue Cler and Champ de Mars streets about 2 blocks from our Champ de Mars Hotel.
The food was great, the two servers were friendly and knowledgeable. We began with a few glasses of champagne and then proceeded to order a few other reds from their glass selection.
Written April 13, 2024
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Willian Josè O
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Chef Thierry Dufroux and the staff took me on a wonderful experience of French cuisine. At this point I returned twice. I am also a Chef, and I can say that I have recognized the perfection of culinary technique. For example, scallops are not easy to cook and the proof is that you are good at cooking. , it was the perfection of the rules in the kitchen, perfect cooking, flavor, color, temperature and presentation of the dish. We want to talk about the soffle, and the icing on the cake. I loved her. My friends, you love or hate cuisine, you must understand that today's chef gives his best in today's dish he makes. Greetings dearest chef Thierry, never change and remember that you are a source of inspiration for other generations to come.
Written December 1, 2023
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Alain490
Paris2699 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
This bistro has kept its authentic setting, and the menu gives pride of place to Basque dishes. Essentially foreign customers, who must find what they are looking for in this appearance. But, we were rather disappointed by the cuisine. Either lack of flavor, or very ordinary (desserts), or limited portions; a dish or two changed the average. And a high price, for this disparate quality.
Very kind service, even full of humor.
Written September 30, 2023
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silvia c
7 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
We happened thanks to a suggestion. We had no particular expectations. Welcoming environment, hospitable host and attentive to different needs. Dishes presented in an innovative way respecting the taste of tradition and without disappointing the palate. We will definitely return if we are back in Paris and recommend to friends and family.
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Written January 4, 2025
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Ines C
234 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
We decided to give this Bistrot a try, based on all the reviews, We were quite disappointed. It is a two course meal. They charged extra for the foie grass, we were told up front. So, because of the high price( (an additional 9 euros) , I expected amazing and got mediocre. Very weak. I ordered the Filet (also additional cost (14 extra euros added to the bill) The meat was so tough I could not eat it. My husband ordered the duck, so I switched plates with him. The duck was good. The mashed potatoes were good. I will not go back.
Written September 14, 2022
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philip D
Los Angeles8 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Great spot in the 7th district of Paris, not that far from the Eiffel Tower.
Warm welcome and cosy place.
Nice menu with South West specialty, and pairing wine.
The foie gras was absolutely delicious. We had the filet of beef Rossini style with great truffled potatoes.
The wine is a little pricy for the quantity served but overall, it was a good experience
Written November 7, 2023
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Bill S
5 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
As a prelude to a Rhone Cruise with friends, we visited Paris for five days in October 2021. We asked Francoise at Hotel Champ de Mars for a dinner recommendation and she suggested Bistrot Belhara -- a small restaurant only a couple blocks from our hotel in the Rue Cler area.
The restaurant was not crowded because the Covid pandemic was still with us. They checked our vaccine cards. We ate at 7pm and only one other group was dining there at the time.
It was perhaps the best meal I’ve ever had in Paris, and I’ve visited over a dozen times. I was concerned that I’d be bombarded with questions because I was the only French speaker in our group of five Americans.
The waiter couldn’t have handled it better. He suggested we have a “surprise” dinner, where he would make all the decisions. All we had to do was pick the number of courses.
It’s been several months since our visit, so I don’t remember everything we ate. But the main dish was some kind of beef which had been simmering many hours. It was sooo delicious and tender! And there was an amazing celery soup that was presented beautifully. Everyone in our group agreed it was the best meal of our trip.
Bistrot Belhara is at the top of our list for our next visit. I just hope it’s not too crowded next time.
Written January 17, 2022
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Federico
Paris130 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
Little cute and romantic neighbourhood restaurant. The staff was extremely helpful and professional. The menu choice very well balanced amongst entrees and plats with interesting twists of ingredients. Average prices considering the area.
Written October 24, 2021
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Caroline B
6 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We looked the restaurant up on trip adviser and thought it had a good rating but were extremely disappointed. I would not recommend the food here. There are much better restaurants all over Paris.
It was well over priced with tiny portions and the food was only average at best.
Written February 29, 2020
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Richard D
Paris638 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Small room, friendly welcome, directive service.
Menus with supplements.
Pumpkin soup
Scallops lentils
Pork and more various charcuterie served generously
Medium pear soufflé
Good rice pudding
Correct wine list
Written October 18, 2023
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brian p
Aliso Viejo219 contributions
Jun 2023 • solo
One of the best meals I had on my short trip to France, I can’t speak highly enough about this place. First, the ambiance is cozy but elegant, and secondly the servers are so very helpful, friendly and attentive. I ordered the Spirit Of Basque food tasting in four courses and , was delighted- next time I’d have gotten the 5 course option had I known how good it was. The menu is seasonal and rotates but everything was top notch. The desert, some very thinly sliced basque sheep’s cheese and cherry compote- was a surprisingly delicious delight.- excellent food, excellent service and excellent wine:
While I can’t comment on substitutions etc. addressing the reviewer complaining about meeting dietary requirements: France isn’t the country to be asking for that… all I got tot say in that.
Written June 21, 2023
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John S
United Kingdom2 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We wanted to find some authentic French cooking and we found it at Bistrot Belhara. To be honest, there were not so many dinner menu choices and the humorous waiter steered us to what he thought we would like, so we gave up trying to choose and just went with it!
However, our initial nervousness was unfounded and we really enjoyed the freshly cooked dishes, in particular the mint soufle which was delicious, atmosphere friendly and the service was great.
Written March 2, 2020
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Singexperience
Singapore3 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Excellent food by a very talended chef, super friendly service, a very pleasant evening!
They deliver more than you can expect in this small restaurant, with food of amazing quality. I would have one request for them: Do not change! This is simply perfect.
Written December 13, 2019
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elizabethrG5649QD
Viroqua11 contributions
Nov 2019 • family
Took my daughter here for her 13th birthday, but likely best for a couple or a small group of friends who like to converse quietly with dinner. But even my young teen could appreciate the high quality classic French cuisine. Heads above your typical tourist fare. Cozy dinning space with around 10 tables I believe. We shared their large seafood specialty - so good! Wonderful soufflé for dessert.
Written November 12, 2019
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