After searching the fodors posts, I have come to the conclusion that Bofinger sounds like a wonderful way to spend New Years Eve in Paris. I have already checked out the Bofinger website as well. A few questions though...

-What can I expect for the price of the set menu?

-How far in advance should I make my reservation, and how?

-Any additional advice/comments are always welcome.

THANKS.

The restaurant replies to emails promptly. I suggest you contact them and ask since they should be able to answer your questions best.

francophile03,

I can't seem to locate an email address
for the Bofinger. Not even on the website. Any suggestions?

www.flobrasseries.com for reservations
They should be able to tell you how far in advance they would like notice of a table booking.
Tod

online forms: take a look at these from the site....

Contact us:

http://www.flobrasseries.com/contacts/en/

or online table reservation:

http://www.flobrasseries.com/resa/en/

another source is "bestrestaurantsparis.com"...
(used to be reservethebest...)

Had NYE dinner there 12/31/04. You won't be able to make your reservation online until 11/30-12/1. I don't recall if there was a special menu. We had a late seating (midnight) but arrived at the resto around 10 and got seated soon after but it was upstairs.

Anyone have any general comments about the food/atmosphere/service at Bofinger?

Pretty, traditional, friendly service. I think I've only had the steak tartare and the wonderful pomme frites there -- I can't seem to move beyond that, they do it so well. (They always say, "you do know it is uncooked meat?&quot which makes me laugh.

Reminds me of the time I ordered 'rognons' and the waiter said - 'you do know that's kidneys? ' Yup, that's why I ordered it. Same reaction with ris de veau, sweetbreads. Miam miam as they say in France. Just try saying it fast and it becomes clearer.

The non-smoking section of the restaurant is under a stained glass roof so ask for it. If they seat you next to the silverware station, ask for another table. Had the price fix menu and it was great and a good deal. Came with a half bottle of wine and since there were two of us, got a whole bottle. The third person shared the bottle.

Has anyone booked a New Years Eve reservation in Paris yet?