Verjus

Second visit and it was just as good as I remembered. The tasting menu and wine pairing was great. The bar downstairs is a fun place to relax and chat. Adrianna is the bartender downstairs and was actually our waitress on our last visit. She is a delight. They have a wonderful group of people working there who really take pride in creating a great meal. We will come here every time we are back in Paris. **you can make reservations online on their website**

It’s hard not to be immediately charmed from the moment you enter the small and intimate room that is the main dining space. The warm and welcoming service maintains the sense of home and comfort, and the dishes that are served similarly surprise and delight without pretence or frills — but simply with perfect execution and flavours.
There was no flat note amongst the 5 dishes + multiple amuse bouche dishes that we were served that night. Fresh milk cheese danced playfully with watercress and melon, while tuna and capers and new potatoes… The cappelletti and chanterrelles infused a flavour bomb, but the richness and freshness of the sirloin tartare was uncomparable.
But of course, to make sure the entire meal left a lasting impression, they closed impressively with a dessesrt of blood peaches, blackberries, oats, and white chocolate. This was a most impressive combination of flavours and textures, and one I continue to relive night after night for the following week. Unbelievable.
You will not be disappointed. Chose Verjus for an intimate night out with that special someone, when you want to enjoy the company of someone special and have the food enhance, and not distract from, your special night.

my husband and I came here for New Years and did the special multi-​course and wine pairing. I was really excited about this place and did appreciate how educated the staff were in their explanations of each course. I was hoping to be a little more wowed by the food and while none of it was anywhere near bad, I would say it was a little overpriced for what I was expecting. My favorite was the langoustine & razor clam and my least favorite was the sea scallops– very acidic in my opinion, even with the raw cream it did not help.

My dinner at Verjus was very very good, if I could give 4.5 starts I would, but it didn’t blow me away like I had hoped. The chef’s tasting menu was inventive and unique which made for an enjoyable evening with friends. Our waitress whispered, which was very odd and made it a little hard to understand what we were eating. My favorite by far was the raw scallops — amazing. I would suggesting going for the wine paring too — the sommelier was very knowledgeable and we got to try some wines that we never would have ordered on our own, if you like wine, its worth the cost.

Verjus, Verjus, Verjus! This place is music to my ears. At the forefront of a «neo-​bistro» movement in the Paris culinary scene, Verjus sets itself apart from the norm in how it infuses passion for good food in its warm service, lively atmosphere and above all its inventive menu. A lovingly unpretentious venue that gives fine dining a fine reputation– I enjoyed each course, from the smoked mackerel with charred onions and pickled beetroot; to the sea scallops from Mont St Michelle, raw Brittany cream, fennel, apple, celery & front oil. Wonderfully concise in its execution, Verjus is by far one of my favourite restaurants in the city.

Visited as part of our first year anniversary trip to Paris after reading great reviews and recommendations online. Everyone was right, the service is exceptional, the food delicious and we really enjoyed all the wines accompanying the dishes as well (we did the tasting menu and wine pairing). Great mix of flavors in all the dishes and we really enjoyed trying some things we’ve never had before, as well as things we’ve had but prepared in a way we hadn’t. Would definitely visit again.

The tasting menu is good but there was a guest who was extremely loud and we couldn’t hear ourselves think much less enjoy the food since the restaurant is small and voices really travel under the low ceiling. It seems to cater to foreigners quite a bit since almost all of the diners were American that night. Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed given the reviews. The only highlight for me was the bread & homemade butter but of course that was before the loud guest had arrived.

If you enjoy food this is a fabulous experience! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly well spoken and attentive. The food and wine pairings were perfect, let your plate be tantailized. High recommended for the foodie

What a great experience. We started downstairs at the bat and enjoyed meeting Laura the bar server. She and a local customer made the evening more interesting. We had a delicious burgundy and chatted for a while until a last seating table was available.
Our dinner (tasting menu) was outstanding. Service was kind and attentive.
We hope to return this trip – if not for certain next year!

We had the tasting menu with accompanied wine pairing and it was simply amazing. This was a first for my wife and she walked away with the full understanding of what a pairing should be.
While pricey, it’s cheaper then some of the San Francisco Bay Area Michelin Star spots we have visited.
Verjus is on my list of repeat’s for our next trip to Paris.

The address and map are off, was there on ⁵⁄₂₀ and the proper address is 52 Rue de Richelieu, 75 001 Paris, France. Tucked into a small corner of the exterior of the Palais Royale. Please use this address to save yourself 10min of wandering about.
Really enjoyed this hidden spot and so glad Unilocal sent me their way.
Mixed group of diners and quite an accomplished menu that suits all kinds who love a thoughtfully created and exquisitely prepared meal, which costs about £75 for 6 courses of perfect size (sans wine).
The pros:
Wonderfully diverse (fixed) menu of seasonal ingredients served in surprising combinations at a good pace.
Small bar area downstairs and intimate dining area upstairs makes for a nice environment.
Menu changes frequently so not sure it’s worth me reviewing every dish from my visit, but they were each lovely, the lamb most especially.
Servers give good descriptions of each dish when it’s served and know the origins of every ingredient –Phenomenal. Truly great service.
(Menu pictured)
The cons:
It’s prix fixe so it takes a bit of time. Was busy when I went so the entire service took 90min. Plan accordingly, and it’s all worth the time.
Reservations recommended.

Everything from the dood to service was amazing. I liked how it wasn’t pretentious at all but more comfortable. The bread and house made butter was addicting. I like how it came out kind of warm in a cute sack.
The wine paring was good especially the with the dessert chocolate cake.

The American ex-​pat owners/​chefs & front of the house staff at Verjus put together a lovely product that will leave you wanting more and an urge to come back on your next visit to Paris. The staff was incredibly welcoming & took fine care of us during our experience in their establishment.
Verjus’ atmosphere is lovely and quant, with a farm to table vibe that is combined with a hint of Parisian elegance. We had the tasting menu, which at 68EUR/​pp is a steal. The accompanying wine pairing (50EUR/​pp) was a lovely addition to the evening. In particular the staff did an amazing job explaining each wine, each dish and how the pairing worked together.
For the food, all the dishes were excellent, but the Lamb tartare was other-​worldly. The sweetness of the lamb met with a zest of garlic, harisa & balanced with yogurt has us asking for a second serving. Paired with a lovely Shiraz from the northern Rhone region, it was easy to say the lamb dish was the evenings winner.
For anyone visiting Paris, this is a must to visit, especially if you are an American.

The meal was delicious. Waitress had little knowledge on the wine menu. When asked for a recommendation, she gave us a brainless response. When she saw our reaction, she said she would send the male waiter over. We waited a long time for our bill. The place was insanely busy & it looked like they were short staffed. Still, no «thank you» by the hostess upon departure when given our jackets. Quiet arrogant waiting staff all round. Plenty of good places in Paris with delicious food & better attitudes.

This was exactly the quaint Parisienne experience I had anticipated and more.
We enjoyed the taster menu with accompanying wine. It was during the course of Squid with beautiful gnocchi that I had the most amazing wine I have ever tasted. So much so that after our meal we ventured down to the wine bar below and enjoyed another glass (picture included) it haunts me a bit that I didn’t insist on buying a couple of bottles from the lovely expat owner.
The food was beautiful and light, with a lovely reminder of what we were about to eat as each course was served.
A lovely touch was that they remembered it was my boyfriend’s birthday meal which I had mentioned in passing months before in an email — his heavenly dessert was served with a little candle and even better, minimal embarrassing fuss!
Fantastic fantastic

Trés bon resto/​bar à vin
Je n’ai jamais essayé le restaurant du haut mais à plusieurs reprises eu la chance de manger le midi à Verjus et il y a un an dînéé et donc goûté aux vinx!
Il y réside une ambiance très sympa, détendue au final et l’on y croise beaucoup d’américains.
La nourriture est très bonne, le point positif est que les prix des plats étant corrects et les quantités moyennes on peut facilement tester plusieurs assiettes !
Je né suis pas une grande connaisseuse en vins, mais il y a du choix.
De plus, le quartier est adorable (of course!)

Before I get into this review, I just wanted to say that I did have semi-​high expectations after reading several reviews and blogs before visiting. That said, my husband and I had some un-​met expectations when we decided to come here for New Year’s Eve dinner.
We decided on Verjus because their menu seemed reasonably priced (200 euro pp) compared to the menus offered at the michelin restaurants (500−800+ euros pp) and was well reviewed. Though in hindsight, this was our first time dining out in Paris for New Year’s Eve. All other times we dined and visited Paris were during the summers or other non-​holiday times of the year. (Future note to self and others, is to plan to do a low key or unconventional New Years dinner if in Paris!)
Again, perhaps the regular dinner here is very different but for New Year’s Eve dinner — we were a little underwhelmed.
Upon arriving to Verjus, the atmosphere was definitely charming and quaint given the restaurant is located in a small passage way adjacent to the Palais Royale. And as you enter the restaurant, floor to ceiling glass windows look out onto the small street around you.
The dinner itself came with several small courses (and I am a arguably a smaller sized person — 5’1 and Asian) that I think would leave even the most petite of diners a little famished for a 200 euro price tag. Nothing in particular stood out to me (in a good or bad way) so I have very little comment to write here.
Ultimately the food left little impression on me, with nothing that I really felt compelled enough to write home about. The value (as with many other New Year’s Eve menus) were abysmal and despite the charming location — it was a very tight squeeze as they tried to fit in as many people as possible into the early evening seating.
The one major redeeming quality however, was the lovely, English speaking and warm-​natured service we experienced here. Without them, I would rate this place to 2.5 stars and say to not come again but instead perhaps it is better if you came here on a non-​peak day, for a casual lunch instead. With less people dining and the perfectly tucked away location — I am sure the experience would be much different.
Give it a chance on a non-​holiday day if you want an unpretentious quiet meal.

The food at Verjus is lovely. The dishes have high quality ingredients, well thought out flavor pairings and are expertly executed.
Unfortunately, an issue with the service spoiled our meal and colored our overall experience.
All of the dishes came out perfectly timed until we had finished our first meat course. After this our table was completely ignored for at least 25 minutes. There was no inquiry about whether we wanted more wine, no hint of when our next dish would appear, nothing. Suddenly, our table had become invisible. We politely asked about the next course, but the originally friendly staff treated us like we killed their cat.
At the end of the meal, there was no thank you or goodbye from the staff, just a chill in the air. We found the whole situation incredibly strange.
The food was good and the location is close to our home, but we have no plans to return.

My wife and I visited Verjus on 21 October 2014. We had discovered it on TA, Unilocal,and in Lonely Planet. Made a reservation about 2 months prior (you’ll definitely need one!) for an 8 PM dining time.
The wait staff spoke fluent English (for some it seemed like it was a first language, even) and were warm and engaging. The only choices you’ll get are whether or not you’ll have the additional dishes or do a wine pairing. Do yourself a favor and get the pairing. For ~$ 50, you’ll get five amazing wines that pair perfectly with your meal. From the sea bass ceviche all the way to the salted lemon cake, you can FEEL the passion behind the food you’re eating. As soon as I would finish a plate, I would find myself wanting just one more bite. That is the mark of a culinary artist.
The duck breast may have been one of my favorite plates from our week in Paris, and the venison tartare was crafted such that the meat’s natural gaminess was tamed by the sweetness of the apples and sweet onions.
I could go on, but it really is something to experience firsthand if you find yourself in Paris. It’s the perfect venue for a romantic night out in the City of Light, and the friendliness of the staff and passion of the kitchen make it an absolute MUST if you’re a foodie!

I did not know it was a tasting menu when I booked it, but that was great because it took all the pressure off of ordering.
The place is small, intimate and excellent. The wine matched each course perfectly and like everywhere in Paris, there is no rush to finish.
The hostesses took great care to explain each course and each wine and that made my wife and I feel ridge at home. There was a group of fellow Americans there who were about as loud as Americans are used to back home and somehow, it all blended.
This was a last minute booking and I am so happy I did it. Cannot wait for my next trip to try a different menu.

N’en déplaise aux Parisiens blasés et toujours grincheux, tristes, ce restaurant a déjà séduit et avec raison tous les anglophones aimant la bonne cuisine de la capitale, pour une menu dégustation au dîner à 60 € vous avez 7 plats tous excellents et plus novateurs les uns que les autres avec les légumes du marché: truite de Banka avec agrumes et genièvre, topinambours marinés fenouil sauvage… puis gnocchis de pomme de terre champignon de paris, shitakés braisés et parmesan, confit de sanglier, compote de cerise navets, raifort… déserts à tomber par terre, dont un gâteau au chocolat en miette avec une glacé de fèves tonka (provenance de Guyane qui ressemble à une sorte de vanille… avec des clémentines de corse… Le tout servi par un personnel attentif, discret,. Mais dans une vaisselle (bols …) inadaptée, mais ce n’est rien le plaisir est dans la bouche…

Une bien belle expérience !
Le restaurant Verjus (à différencier du bar à vin que je n’ai pas encore testé) est un peu dans la veine des restaurants type Septime: un joli cadre et une cuisine type gastronomique. Le soir on vous propose un menu unique avec 6 plats, avec accord mets-​vins pour les plus aventuriers.
Je n’ai plus en tête l’intitulé exact des plats, mais en gros on nous a servi de la truite (avec des chips de topinambour, très bonne), puis des calamars aux lentilles, un magret de canard (cuisson plus-​que-​parfaite), du sanglier confit, un trou normand amélioré, et un gâteau de clémentine (hyper fin, avec du cacao en granulés) en dessert.
Tout était extrêmement bon, les assaisonnements et cuissons étaient parfaitement maîtrisés et les textures vraiment intéressantes.
Le service est agréable bien qu’un peu rapide: nous avions pris l’accord mets-​vins et nous avions à peine le temps de finir nos verres que les plats suivants arrivaient à table.
Un gros bémol quand même: le sanglier confit était beaucoup trop salé, nous l’avons dit à la serveuse qui nous a répondu avec un air suffisant que beaucoup de gens faisaient cette réflexion, mais que c’était normal puisque c’était dû à la cuisson, et non pas à une erreur… Sauf que si tout le monde s’en plaint, c’est peut-​être que c’est PAS BON hein, et qu’il faut peut-​être revoir quelque-​chose !
Sans ça, nous avons passé une excellente soirée et reviendrons certainement à l’occasion, quand le sanglier né sera plus à la carte :)

My fiancé had done the due diligence on where to dine whilst in Paris ahead of time, and Verjus came up as a place to think about if we were in a situation where we needed a place to go for a quiet dinner that didn’t require reservations. It was Halloween night, and we weren’t really interested in dressing up for the festivities. We headed out in search of Verjus after perusing through their menu. Thinking that there’d be no one eating, we were most definitely wrong.
First, finding this place isn’t easy, which I totally love. Second, I love the ambiance of being in a cave, where the wine specials are listed on a chalkboard wall. Also, if you’re the type of visitor who gets peeved at hearing English being spoken in a French restaurant, consider this fair warning — there were a number of us that were in the bar that evening.
Ok, onto the food! We decided on the following:
–Celery root gyoza with chives and scallions, topped with a peanut sauce: Absolutely delicious! I don’t really like celery, so I wasn’t going to ask for another order, but Greg thought this was amazing. For his tastebuds, he’d probably do it again.
–Crispy pork belly: Your standard piece of deliciousness and fattiness that comes from eating pork belly. I don’t think this was particularly amazing, but hey, it was certainly delicious.
–Grass-​fed meatballs: WOW. WOW. WOW. I loved this! Of all the things we got, this was certainly my favorite. The meatballs were soft, tender, and juicy in the middle. I would most definitely get this again.
–Shaved brussels sprouts topped with parmesan: Surprisingly light and refreshing, which came with a delicious dressing that tasted something like rice wine vinegar. The parmesan was definitely in abundance!
–Fried chicken: So after finishing having all of that, and finishing off my wine, I decided that I was still hungry. And after reading through Unilocal,we thought that capping dinner off with fried chicken was appropriate. The chicken, while fried perfectly, was a little on the salty side. Still delicious, but was definitely saltier than any rendition of fried chicken I’ve had here in the States.
All in all, we had a really great dinner at Verjus, and it was definitely a great find in a city that’s filled with so many options. I would love to come back to Verjus and check out their food and drink options again!

Beaucoup de style ici, sexappeal de la Barmaid, vin qui donne envie d’embrasser le monde, nourritures traçantes et quand à l’atmosphère de cave semi enterrée comme un air de malentendu, on peut considérer que vote date a de forte chose de se laisser totalement pris au piège.
Parlez peu, mangez peu, buvez peu (servez l’autre beaucoup) et guidez la suite de la soirée vers où bon vous semble, radeau d’amour, canapé de plume, chaise à bougies, banc de satin… je né vais pas tout vous faire.
Et né dites surtout pas que c’est un peu cher, vous avez du goût non?

Alors je crois que je suis la première à déposer mon avis sur leur «sandwich shop» récemment ouvert. Ca se passé le midi, uniquement en semaine en lieu et place de leur bar à vin.
On prend sur place ou à emporter, formule à 10 € avec le sandwich ou 15 € avec boisson + dessert.
J’ai opté pour le Midnight Cuban (épaule de porc braisé, mayo de l’ail rôti, piments marinés, salade romaine, coriandre, baguette grillée) et c’est une tuerie! Par contre on s’en fiche vraiment partout, éviter d’y aller avec un rencard pro ou perso.
Pour l’instant les végétariens peuvent passer leur tour: 3 options, 3 viandes. Mais le menu devrait évoluer dit-​on.
Côté clientèle pas mal de filles, au regarde la carte je né m’y attendais pas forcément et 95% d’américains (comme dans tous les spots à la moindre inspiration US).
Pour les boissons pas de Coca mais on a de la limonade de chez Fever Tree (j’adoooore!).
Point négatif: le manqué d’originalité du dessert (brownie ou cookie). Compte tenu du sandwich, un dessert plus «light» aurait nettement été plus apprécié.
PS: mes photos arrivent bientôt!

Après être allé chez Verjus plusieurs fois, je me laisse aller à rédiger un avis.
tout d’abord le bar à vin.
Le lieu est agréable, cosy, minuscule… la carte des vins est bien et celle des plats est correct. C’est un bon bar à vin, mais ce n’est pas le meilleur de Paris.
Mais si vous souhaitez essayer le poulet frit, cela vaut le coup. mais Arrivez soit très tot, soit vers 21. entre 7h30 et 21h, c’est complet (et comme il y a 15 places maximum, c’est tres vite plein)
le restaurant
je dois avouer que mon avis est partagé, et cela même après 3 tentatives. le menu est fixe, avec 7 plats (peu copieux, rassurez vous), variés. l’option wine pairing est sympa (mais 7 verres, c’est un peu beaucoup).
Les plats sont variés, en petite quantité, et bons, et même très bons pour certains, mais pas parfait (j’ai eu plusieurs fois des plats dont les accompagnements étaient froids, ce qui gâche un peu le plaisir). De plus, et la c’est une opinion personnelle, j’ai trouve que parfois le plat etait trop riche, trop complique: trop de saveurs différentes mélangées. ceci, cela devient un jeu de les reconnaitre :-)
Le service
Il est bien, avenant et souriant. En fin de repas, on peut avoir la chance de croiser le chef qui fait le tour de la salle et explique ses plats. Mais il est recommandé de maîtriser la langue de Shakespeare.
La salle.
Elle est agréable, charmante et le fait que l’entrée soit si discrète rajoute au plaisir. nous avons un peu la sensation de découvrir un lieu secret (concept très à la mode à NY). Bref, cela pourrait être le lieu idéal pour un tête à tête romantique. Sauf que… sauf que le restaurant est très populaire parmi les expats US ou les voyageurs. Cela offre un léger dépaysement, mais si vous avez vécu aux US (j’ai habité NY pendant de nombreuses années), vous savez que la grande différence entre un européen et un américain est le niveau sonore. C’est bruyant… trop parfois… ce qui gâche la magie du romantisme du lieu… on image un lieu propice aux chuchotements… et c’est le contraire.
en conclusion
c’est une bonne adresse, originale… pas la meilleure de Paris dans ce concept, mais elle tient sa place.
Pour une soirée romantique, précisez le lors de la réservation :-)

Depuis le dernier avis, le restaurant du 1er a ouvert !
Et il vaut largement un detour !
Menu degustation pour 60 euros, pour 7 ou 8 plats: mise en bouche progressive, des gouts, des saveurs, absolument proteges, on goute chaque aliment de chaque assiette, ce qui est une denree rare !
Le dessert fut pour moi a l apogee de tout le repas, un double sinon rien, et ce gâteau de citrouille qui n en finit plus de revenir a mon souvenir
Donc c est un oui, pour que vous y alliez,
et en amoureux, le magnifique cadre né gache rien !
Merci aux cuisiniers, et merci aux serveuses pour leur gentillesse !

Exceptionnellement pour vous les français, je change mes habitudes et vous écrire mon avis en français sur ce lieu connu pour l’instant majoritairement que par les américains. Comment ca se fait? Car les propriétaires sont un couple américain qui ont eu un succès médiatique assez extraordinaire avec leur dernier projet, Hidden Kitchen à Paris.
Depuis un an ils ont ouvert Verjus, un restaurant/​bar sur deux étagés à cote Palais Royale. Le restaurant est un vrai bijou dans tous les sens: la salle est hyper cosy, parfaitement décoré avec une vue sur l’escalier Art Déco du théâtre du Palais Royale; le service est chaleureux, attentionné (américain quoi!) et la nourriture est soigneusement préparée par Braden avec une délicatesse et ingénuité très rare sur la scèné culinaire.
Braden propose deux menus de 5 à 7 petits plats avec ou sans une dégustation de vin chaque. Nous avons commandés le menu de 5 plats et c’était l’extase du début à la fin. Chaque petit plat était aussi beau que bon, avec un mariage de mets improbable mais hyper réussi.
Mais il ya pas que le restaurant qui mérite son détour. Le bar est super! Au sous sol et tenu principalement par Laura, le sommelier de la maison, le bar est petit, cosy, intime. L’ambiance est parfait pour tous types d’occasions: un premier «date,» une tête-​à-​tête avec un ami qui viens te rendre visite à Paris, un diner en amoureux.
On peut papoter, boire et manger pendant des heures dans ce bar, et la note reste toujours assez raisonnable. Je suis resté trois heures, mangé et bu pas mal et j’ai payé que 30E.
Il y a un bar menu avec les petits plats pour accompagner les vins aux verre ou les alcool plus fort comme du Bourbon Papy Van Winkle. Le menu change avec les saisons mais il ya certains plats qui né bougent pas, comme le fried chicken somptueuse! Si vous né connaissez pas du vrai fried chicken, il faut pas attendre un moment de plus, courez y vite. Pour seulement 8E la portion c’est l’un des meilleurs rapports qualité/​prix dans la capitale!

Verjus, c’est un jeune couple d’américains de la 30aine, qui ont ouvert il y a un mois à peine, et qui vont ouvrir un restaurant au dessus du bar à vin !
C’est des vins tout à fait corrects, servis avec des amuses bouche à 5 ou 7EUR environ (ils n’ont pas la licence IV). La nourriture y est fantastique (Merci à Bradon et Margaux), et le service est fait par la charmante Laura, qui parle mieux anglais que français. Un lieu superbe pour boire un verre et s’entraîner à parler en anglais, qui devrait ravir tout le monde
PS: Laura et Bradon ont tenu pendant deux ans le premier restaurant caché de Paris (chez eux), et ils en ont eu marre d’être complets tous les soirs chez eux.

Went to Verjus for apéro last night.
Great space, amazing service (Laura rocks!) and delish fairly priced wine and bites.
Would return in a heartbeat.