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L'Avant Comptoir
Wine Bar and Tapas Restaurant€€€€
Odéon, Paris
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Travel + Leisure
"Delicious, standing room food spot"(8 Tips)
"Fun French tapas, stand up wine bar style."(5 Tips)
"Also, the foie gras/bell pepper dish is amazing."(13 Tips)
"Foie Gras macaron"(6 Tips)
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SaraMay 10, 2015SMALL! So forgive ppl who bump into you. But well worth a visit. The people working there are all really nice. The menu (tapas) is hanging from the ceiling! So cool, and not something you everyday.
Zara KhanFebruary 24, 2020Duck hearts are juicy & have a S.E Asian flavor that is quite subtle. Great wine / tapas bar: casual place with high bar stools, fast serve, not good for groups, variety served with bordier butter.
Travel + LeisureMarch 19, 2013At this elbow-to-elbow “hors d’oeuvres bar,” the bread basket is communal, but the foie gras skewers and boudin noir macarons are just for you. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
My favorite place to eat ever, the atmosphere, music, small plates heavenly made, all the people in the best mood. One of a kind plece to eat and spend a good time in always lovely paris
Baran von IsikNovember 5, 2015Spain has tapas; Venice have cicchetti and Paris has L'Avant Comptoir. Excellent French food in a cozy service ritual. Pied de cochon; foie gras; ox tail Corsican wine, can't get better than this.
Iris NgAugust 21, 2014Tasty tapas with decent prices and excellent service! House made blood sausage was delicious!! Stand-up bar and gets busy quickly towards dinner time. Cool decor with menu hanging from ceiling.
Matteo RossiApril 11, 2015Crazy good apero place, an affordable high quality gem in Saint Germain. You'll have to stand and order things listed both on ceiling and on daily menus. Good values and friendly staff
Vihang MehtaMarch 24, 2015Amazing crepes and sandwiches. They are huge, filling and surprisingly cheap for the quality. The stand up bar is also good. They serve some amazing fresh bread.
Vika KMarch 12, 2016Love this gem. Pull up to the standing counter & order endless dishes of deliciousness while sipping on wine by the glass. Daily specials on the chalk board and the full menu is hanging above — fun!!
Jesse BrightmanOctober 6, 2015This is the best place in all of Paris. Cheap, delicious wine and French tapas, great staff, and fun atmosphere. Also, communal bread and butter is delicious!
Andy EllwoodApril 21, 2014For the love of god, order the Gauffre Jambon Artichaut. Best bite in Paris
Luiz EduardoApril 29, 2015Go with the flow... Grab a wine, just tell them what you like and they will figure it out. Camembert , codfish croquettes and ham. Be happy. You're welcome
Patricia WroblewskiApril 12, 2015Amazingly good food and fair prices. Glass of wine 3.50 and tapas around 6 and filling. Very friendly staff. Only standing, no tables. Will be back for sure.
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014Artichoke and cured ham waffles; the hand-churned Bordier butter, set on the bar for everyone to share; and a wine recommendation from friendly barman Eric. Read more
Kate GoldMay 11, 2014Crêpes up front and pork (Ibaïona) in the rear. Standing room only at Yves Camdeborde’s tapas and wine bar, a hit since it opened in fall of 2009. Go during the off hours. A great neighborhood option
Logan ConwayMay 26, 2017The pork belly is amazing. Standing room only and it definitely gets busy. Their crepes are great too (order at the counter before you walk in).
Bakor Al-tayarMarch 2, 2019Asked the waiter if anything was modifiable and he responded “being vegetarian is your problem, not mine”. I’m not... I just wanted something with veggies. He got nicer. Still stings though.
Taline EkmekjianJune 5, 2014From noon to midnight, packed with folks ordering finger foods—ham croquettes, duck confit sausage hot dogs, fried Parmesan cheese puffs—from the drop-down ceiling menu and chalkboard daily specials.
Phiton NguyenNovember 3, 2013Fantastic food. I travel paris often and the world for food and this place I think has been the most satisfying in terms of quality, presentation, service, taste, and cost. Come 30 min before open.
Gina M.L.April 19, 2013Just ask Thomas to pick four or five different things for you - Trust him! My faves are macaron de boudin noir, pork belly, jambon/fromage plate and lots of white wine to wash it all down!
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016Incredible! Fave place in Paris. Get the stuffed pied de Cochon! And don't forget about the creperie out front- A+++
John Freddy VegaJune 8, 2016Oh my god... Just shut up and come here. They do with artichokes and ham what Picasso did to art. They speak English, serve you well... Just... Come here already.
Chris MessinaDecember 17, 2016Good for tapas and wine. Get there around 18h30 in order to get a place to stand (standing room only and no reservations).
Maina KhojaFebruary 19, 2019Great food and service! Their Brittany scallops r a must! And the complementary bread and salted butter r to die for
Johnnie SkywalkingDecember 26, 2016Very reasonable but tasty tapas and wine. Carpaccio at €6.50 is a must order. Mushroom is something you can't miss.
Amazing tapas. Good price, taste and wine. Try the gauffre jambon artichaut, hot foie gras with pepper, cheese with cherries and much more! Awesome place!!!
XaarlinMay 30, 2015Amazing experience! Menu is on the ceiling and everything we ate was delicious. Wine + small plates= fabulous.
- LaurenMarch 9, 2016From noon to midnight, the place is packed with folks ordering Yves' fantastic finger foods—ham croquettes, duck confit sausage hot dogs, fried Parmesan cheese puffs.
- Hands-down the best value food in Paris and most jovial atmosphere. Prop self at counter, select glass of wine, charcuterie, and small plates. Daily specials always great: pig ears, tripe are faves.
Jon EshuijsSeptember 8, 2018It felt like a gastronomy toy store, with every dish presented in its own board hanging at the ceiling. Delicious French tapas! Unique place!
Rebecca MaldonadoMarch 6, 2015Interesante concepto del menú colgando del techo. | Interesting concept of menu hung from the ceiling. Fast paced. Lively atmosphere.
Metin HulluOctober 20, 2013Love it!! Better moving space during lunch time, too crowded in the evening... You can not have the crepe inside, only the hors d'ouvres. Try the gaufre w/ artichokes & ham
Kar TorresJuly 17, 2015Two words- beef carpaccio! Awesome service and since there's no seating, it's a great way to meet new people!!
Marlon KriegerNovember 3, 2017This wine and tapas spot is a really fun place to have a glass or four of wine, enjoy the piles of butter on the counter, and eat some beef carpaccio. I
Taci O.S.January 4, 2017Oysters heaven! They are so fresh and delish. You can order non fish dishes next door and have it all together at the same restaurant.- Journey City GuidesApril 16, 2013Part of Yves Camdeborde's Saint Germain empire along with restaurant Le Comptoir and Hotel Le Relais (all in the same building) this small shop serves small plates of delicious basque cuisine
Noah WeissOctober 15, 2019Absolutely delicious standing "tapas" style bar, the seared tuna and mushrooms were particularly delicious
Tugce EsenerSeptember 7, 2017Favorite tapas! Its easy to pick off the menu hanging off the ceiling. And don't be shy to ask for recommendations!- Phil NomAugust 22, 2016Fun French tapas, stand up wine bar style. There's a seafood version next door. Try the foie gras macaron!
Julia CMApril 7, 2019Nice place to taste organic Wines, great tapas and a escape from touristic Places.
- Liane NgApril 14, 2015Waffle Jamon, Foie Gras macaron (!!), saumon with nori, bread and lots of butter!
New York HabitatApril 20, 2012This place has so many delicious dishes it’s really hard to choose! Luckily, you don’t have to: the menu is tapas-style so you can try a little of everything!
Danni RenéeJune 21, 2017Standing room, leave notes in the wall for loved ones to come find! Small plates. Get the Tuna taretare; has raspberries!
Yana ReshetnikovaMarch 13, 2017Great atmosphere, feel like dancing after one glass of wine! Super convenient way of putting the menu above your heads! Must visit
Mike DOctober 9, 2014Great wine & small plates. The bartenders were some of the friendliest in the city
- Emilie LeeApril 14, 2012De-li-cious little gastro dishes + fabulous charcuterie + great selection of wine, in a tiny, overcrowded but jovial place where you want to...spend hours!
VanyaNovember 14, 2023I have tried saint jacque snack with celery- it was amazing taste! This is the seasonal menu from today
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- Noon–11:00 PM
+33 1 44 27 07 50
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Great wine list, delicious seafood, super helpful & friendly bartenders. Don’t speak French? Arrive early and sit at the bar. They’re happy to help if they aren’t slammed."
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