L'Ourcine

"Service is friendly, and the small, brightly lit dining room has the appealing atmosphere of a country kitchen, decorated with old irons, hand-cranked coffee mills, and knickknacks."

"Locals mingle with well-informed tourists from Texas or Toulouse in the red-and-cream dining room, and you can watch the chef hard at work in his small kitchen." Full review

"A blackboard lists the current menu of local French fare from Chef Sylvain Danire, such as fish and seasonal game and produce." Full review

"His kitchen runs the gammut from creative to conservative, but Sylvain Danière, who trained under Yves Cambdeborde, is always correct."

"The cream-and-red decor of this little bistro is unassuming but welcoming and you can see the young chef at work in his small kitchen at the back."

"This restaurant near Gobelins is a wonderful destination for anyone who really loves Basque and Béarnais cooking." Full review

"L'Ourcine makes a virtue of quality ingredients and unpretentious cooking. A little bistro like they used to make them, offering inspired dishes that follow the seasons." Full review

"A great choice for wine lovers, L’Ourcine has a long list of bottles...ready to soak it all up are reasonably priced, delicious dishes that might include Brittany lobster, foie gras–stuffed chicken" Full review