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Foie gras, beef bourguignon, soufflés & a long regional wine list at a classic, veteran brasserie.
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Address: 117 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 45 48 52 40
Website: https://www.josephinechezdumonet.fr/
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Yevgen Gusovskyy
There are restaurants that chase the new, and restaurants that keep the old flame from going out. Joséphine Chez Dumonet sits firmly in the second camp: a Left Bank bistro that leans into continuity—Belle Époque mood, heavy porcelain, sauces that don’t apologize, and a kind of dining rhythm that assumes you came to eat properly, not to “snack.”
Everything I ate lines up with what this place is known for, and with what’s on their menu: onion soup gratinée au comté, bœuf bourguignon made with Black Angus cheeks, veal chop with morel sauce and gratin dauphinois, and the Grand Marnier soufflé. The cooking is classic in structure, and then it gets interesting in the details. The bourguignon is the clearest example: the wine flavor is profoundly concentrated—honestly the deepest wine taste I’ve ever had in the dish. That intensity won’t suit everyone, but for me it lands as one of the best versions, full stop.
The veal chop is where the kitchen shows personality: the morel sauce and dauphinois are exactly the kind of richness you expect, but I picked up sweet, Eastern-leaning spice notes—cinnamon, maybe clove—that gave the whole plate a different register and kept it from feeling predictable.
Dessert is the one part that rewards planning: the menu specifically tells you to order hot desserts early, and the Soufflé au Grand Marnier is why. It arrives warm, tall, and brief—one of those desserts that’s great precisely because it doesn’t hang around.
Would I call it perfect? No. The style is unapologetically rich, and if you’re sensitive to heavy sauces and big dairy notes, the meal can feel relentless unless you pace it well. And that’s the point: Dumonet isn’t trying to be everything. It’s guarding a particular Paris—one where you come hungry, order like an adult, and accept that pleasure has weight.
… moreEverything I ate lines up with what this place is known for, and with what’s on their menu: onion soup gratinée au comté, bœuf bourguignon made with Black Angus cheeks, veal chop with morel sauce and gratin dauphinois, and the Grand Marnier soufflé. The cooking is classic in structure, and then it gets interesting in the details. The bourguignon is the clearest example: the wine flavor is profoundly concentrated—honestly the deepest wine taste I’ve ever had in the dish. That intensity won’t suit everyone, but for me it lands as one of the best versions, full stop.
The veal chop is where the kitchen shows personality: the morel sauce and dauphinois are exactly the kind of richness you expect, but I picked up sweet, Eastern-leaning spice notes—cinnamon, maybe clove—that gave the whole plate a different register and kept it from feeling predictable.
Dessert is the one part that rewards planning: the menu specifically tells you to order hot desserts early, and the Soufflé au Grand Marnier is why. It arrives warm, tall, and brief—one of those desserts that’s great precisely because it doesn’t hang around.
Would I call it perfect? No. The style is unapologetically rich, and if you’re sensitive to heavy sauces and big dairy notes, the meal can feel relentless unless you pace it well. And that’s the point: Dumonet isn’t trying to be everything. It’s guarding a particular Paris—one where you come hungry, order like an adult, and accept that pleasure has weight.
Julie Chong
We went on a Monday evening dinner and the dining room was full with locals who the restaurant knew by name, definitely need reservation, authentic delicious traditional dishes like beef bourguinon which came out bubbling hot. Although we were hoping they served it with a side of pasta which is no longer the case. They did have the delicious stuffed morel mushrooms which is hard to find at this time of the year. We finished the evening with a perfectly done soufflé. Btw if you see any St. Joseph wine order it, it’s my Parisian cousin’s go to.
… moreBilly Tran
Classy atmosphere. Classic Parisian vibes. Ordered the smoked salmon, leeks, beef bourguignon and soufle. Waiter was kind and attentive. Food was good, but the cost of the food did not meet the expectations provided. For something in the price of this restaurant, a lower cost could be found for the same quality food.
… moregen awanohara
So overrated. We came here because of Mark Wiens. Too expensive and just ok. He raved about this place. Got escargots and it was very good. Beef bourguignon’s sauce was way too thick, nothing special. The pigeon dish was just ok. The meat was cooked perfectly but sauce was just ok. Soufflé was good.
… moreJason Bennett
Ah, Chez Josephine Dumonet — the kind of place that makes you feel like you should whisper in hushed, reverent tones about “classic Parisian dining.” And honestly, it was good… but for 180 euros at lunch, I expected to walk out a changed man, possibly fluent in French and emotionally moved by beef. That didn’t quite happen.
We started with the morel mushroom appetizer, which was phenomenal. Creamy, rich, earthy — basically everything mushrooms dream of being when they grow up. I could’ve stopped there, dropped the mic, and declared victory.
But then came the mains. I had the beef bourguignon, and my wife went with the filet. Both were solid — comforting, traditional, and fine — but that’s about where the fireworks ended. For a restaurant with this much reputation (and this much butter), I was waiting for that “oh my word” bite that never quite arrived.
Don’t get me wrong — it’s good food. It’s just not 180-euros-for-lunch good. You can absolutely find meals in Paris that’ll wow your taste buds and leave you enough cash for a Seine-side bottle of wine afterward.
So, yes, Chez Josephine Dumonet is a lovely stop if you want to say you’ve done it — but if you’re chasing a truly unforgettable Parisian meal, there are better ways to spend your euros (and your calories).
Rating: 7/10 — the morels stole the show, the mains politely attended.
… moreWe started with the morel mushroom appetizer, which was phenomenal. Creamy, rich, earthy — basically everything mushrooms dream of being when they grow up. I could’ve stopped there, dropped the mic, and declared victory.
But then came the mains. I had the beef bourguignon, and my wife went with the filet. Both were solid — comforting, traditional, and fine — but that’s about where the fireworks ended. For a restaurant with this much reputation (and this much butter), I was waiting for that “oh my word” bite that never quite arrived.
Don’t get me wrong — it’s good food. It’s just not 180-euros-for-lunch good. You can absolutely find meals in Paris that’ll wow your taste buds and leave you enough cash for a Seine-side bottle of wine afterward.
So, yes, Chez Josephine Dumonet is a lovely stop if you want to say you’ve done it — but if you’re chasing a truly unforgettable Parisian meal, there are better ways to spend your euros (and your calories).
Rating: 7/10 — the morels stole the show, the mains politely attended.
Lamis Katoah
Authentic French vibes.
We had a reservation and the waiter decided to sit us on a tiny table next to the door even though there was a better table available, but he claimed it was for 3. All other tables were for 3/4 but only 2 people were sitting on it. We couldn’t fit our plates. We left and that table was still empty.
The artichoke salad was so good. The pigeon Mille-feuille was not my cup of tea. Beware that the pigeon will be served rare. The beef bourguignon was meh.
… moreWe had a reservation and the waiter decided to sit us on a tiny table next to the door even though there was a better table available, but he claimed it was for 3. All other tables were for 3/4 but only 2 people were sitting on it. We couldn’t fit our plates. We left and that table was still empty.
The artichoke salad was so good. The pigeon Mille-feuille was not my cup of tea. Beware that the pigeon will be served rare. The beef bourguignon was meh.
Samantha C
I came here wanting to try the pigeon millefeuille and the stuffed morels; these did not disappoint! We had a wonderful dinner dining outside al fresco, enjoying the gentle summer evening. The chef and wait staff were so welcoming. In particular, we were looked after by Julien, who also recommended some lovely wines to pair with our dishes – I regret not going with his recommendation of the Mersault to go with the langoustines!
It’s great to see how much pride the staff here have for their work.
… moreIt’s great to see how much pride the staff here have for their work.
Max Liporace
You won’t find this place on a food influencers list but it’s one of the best meals I had in Paris. It was recommended to me by 2 friends who go to Paris annually and say it’s a must go. They were right. Everything was amazing. The smoked salmon, the pork chop, steak au poivre and mille-feuille were all standouts. The server was so hospitable and the wine selection was excellent.
… moreRay Green
Presentation of the steak tartare could have been better. Watching it being made was great but just a mound on the plate not so much. A bit of garnish is all it needed. Wonderful flavor though.
… moreGio
We went here to experience good and authentic french dishes. They did not disappoint. The Manager was attentive. The ambience and atmosphere was very nice. Toilets are clean despite the faulty door handle. The portion are big. The casoulet is good enough for three. The beef bourguinon is good for two. As a feedback, it would be nice if the waiter’s could point this out. It was a good dining experience.
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