Another small gem tucked in between the rue du Four and la rue Guisarde on la rue Princesse.
Either Juju or David will greet you at the door with a charming smile and a few words of English but the food is all-French, simple, wonderful and portions, even by American standards, generous. On my last visit I had a buttery foie de veau (calves liver sauté) that eradicated all memory of that charred, inedible product that my mother served on Wednesday nights.
A well-thought out list of reasonably priced wines adds to the pleasure of a delightful meal that doesn’t require an emergency trip to the nearest ATM.
Update August 2011
With many bistros closed on Mondays I had a chance to eat here twice in a week and I’m delighted that it is everything I said before and more- a formule lunch of entrée, plat ou plat, dessert at 17 euros is a great value.
On day one accompanied by my octogenarian film and golden age of television trivia buddy, Bobby G. we devoured onglet and perfectly grilled lamb chops. The following week I was treated by Virginia of San Francisco and neither of us could resist the buttery, falling off the bone lamb, that had been simmering on a low flame for seven hours. The pot lyonaisse (46cl) of a cote Lyonaisse for eleven euros was excellent.
What else could one ask for?
Be sure to tell them that Terrance sent you.
16 rue Princess, Paris 7500e
Tel: 01-4633-5112
Metro: Mabillon, Saint-Germain des Près
I would highly recommend the small intimate family-owned restaurant, le Bistrot d'Henri 16, rue Princesse in the 6eme. My blanquette deveau was perfection and I will truthfully say was the most delicious dish I have ever had in all of my many visits to Paris and all of France! This friendly, welcoming bistro prepares their meals with pride and has very reasonable prices. Heaven.
Carolyn Grossman March 2019
2 comments
Susan Heller Anderson June 14, 2026
One of the worst, depressing experiences in Paris, where I lived for a dozen years. A dirty, broken down place with servers and a greeter who reflected the appearance. During our meal, an older man sat down at one of the rickety chairs, which collapsed. The greeter (manager, owner, who knows?) paid him no mind, while guests around helped the gentleman up. He limped off - nary an apology or a word from the restaurant. Throughout our meal, sloppily dressed cook staff traipsed through the space, wearing dirty aprons and blood- flecked shirts, carrying supplies into the restaurant. The place was so filthy I was afraid to put my handbag on the floor. The food was also careless and excreble, making the experience depressingly consistent. Flies everywhere. To be avoided at all costs.
Terrance Gelenter June 19, 2026
I can't believe we are talking about the same place -I've been eating there for over 20 years and have introduced many friend and family to it-David and Julian have always been welcoming-the food has a high qualité/prix ratio and cleanliness is never an issue Frankly your comment sounds like the type of screed often found at Trip Advisor by someone who likes the sound of her own voice