L'Ami Jean
15 expert reviews
“You can go hearty with Spanish piquillo peppers stuffed with salt-cod paste or poulet basquaise (chicken stewed with peppers), or lighter with seasonal dishes that change weekly.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"Reserve in advance and arrive hungry because the Basque dishes served here are anything but light -- even the fish dishes here are accented by foie gras and chorizo." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in the Seventh Arrondissement, this small, lively bistro is often lauded as the best in Paris." Full review
Zagat
4.2
""An adventure in dining" awaits at this "lively", "value"-driven Basque bistro near Les Invalides, where chef Stéphane Jego's "flavorful" cooking wows surveyors." Full review
BlackBook
"Stéphane Jégo worked for years under bistronomy pioneer Camdeborde. His own address shares the sophisticated-yet-sturdy approach to trad cuisine."
Gayot
14.0
"Without losing his way, Stephane Jego, taught at the Yves Camdeborde school, unfurls his line of Southwestern cuisine, at once appropriate for bistro and gastronomic settings." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This Basque-style restaurant with a tavern-like interior is one of the most popular bistros in Paris: try to reserve a table about 10 days in advance."
Time Out
"This long-running Basque address is an ongoing hit thanks to chef Stéphane Jégo." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"What it lacks in decor is compensated for many times over by dishes like the roast pigeon with peas. Chef Stéphane Jégo always surprises us. - Mimi and Oddur Thorisson." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Great homey food by Stéphane Jégo."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Stéphane Jego serves inventive bistro fare in what is perhaps the most nostalgic near-century old pub-y dining room." Full review