Much too crowded to really enjoy. Companion’s beef bourguignon was inedibly tough. People adjacent had nice beef. My steak was not “au point” — wasn’t even pink; it was well done. I suspect the kitchen couldn’t handle the crowd. The tomato appetizer was lovely. But we felt totally cheated. The supposed “best in Paris” mousse was gritty. I mean it was truly awful. This restaurant does not make the list to return or refer to friends.
We had been here twice before and loved it. This visit was not as good because they had changed the dish that brought us back there. The zucchini and bone marrow appetizers were good, but the ravioli dauphine was not as good as it was originally. When we first had it, my wife thought it was some of the best food she had ever eaten because it was perfectly cooked with a delicate yet rich flavor. They had changed the recipe to include a lot of herbs, so you could barely taste the excellent cheese flavor. It also seemed overcooked.
Un bistrot charmant. La cuisine est délicieuse, comme autrefois. Le propriétaire est très sympathique et l'ambiance très chaleureuse. J'y retournerais sans hésiter. Merci beaucoup.
This was our third trip to Paris and fourth trip to Bistrot Henri. Fabulous door - the beef bourgenon was again our favorite.
Intimate seating and always busy.
