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Astier

$, Bistro, République

User Rating: *** 3.4

Fodor's Review:

There are three good reasons to go to Astier: the generous cheese platter, plonked on your table atop a help-yourself wicker tray; the exceptional wine cellar with bottles dating back to the 1970s; and the French bistro fare, which seems to have dipped slightly in quality following a change of ownership. The entrecôte is substantial but a little too chewy, while other dishes sometimes err on the plain side. The waiter, a bit of a clown, likes to show how he can balance a knife on his nose -- before returning the knife to the cheese platter. Most diners seem happy, however, and Astier remains a fairly sure bet if you're seeking an old-fashioned bistro feed in this area, especially since it's now open every day.

User Reviews & Ratings:

pas si excellent que ça!

Posted by bottokuri from paris on 4/11/07

I had a dinner with some friends last summer. regarding the comments on many restaurant guides i was expecting good quality food. the starter was too salty (couldnt eat) and the desert (chocolate fondant) was particularly heavy. only the cheese could save the dinner...

FOOD: 2.0

ATMOSPHERE: 3.0

SERVICE: 3.0

VALUE: 2.0

RATING: 2.4

Noisy, cramped, but still amazing

Posted by caboom from New York City on 1/13/07

You are seated within a hairsbreath of diners at neighboring tables. Everyone is talking at once and there are no empty tables in this very large space. The menu has a few items you've never seen before. Your companion is beginning to think you've lost your mind bringing him here. Then something that smells wonderful arrives at the table on your right. After a polite interval, you ask the young woman who ordered it how she likes the dish and she moans with delight, explaining the tastes in detail. It's a plateful of tiny raviolis, the kind that Catherine de Medici brought with her to the French court. You are tempted to ask for seconds, please, as the waiter removes your plate. Then the cheese tray arrives with a staggering array and you order a small portion (un morceau) of each, leaving out a few so as not to appear too gross. The waiter shows no surprise as you go on to dessert; after all, four courses are offered and you are not expected to skip one. Your companion allows you to choose the restaurants from then on.

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 3.0

SERVICE: 4.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 4.4