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1st — Les Halles & Palais Royal › Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois › Cinq-Mars
Cinq-MarsA-
51 Rue de Verneuil, 75007 Paris, France
· French restaurant, Bistro
· Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois
Charming Left Bank bistro near Orsay delivering classic French comfort dishes and standout chocolate mousse, with tight seating, noise at peaks, and reservation rigidity; excellent food, but service warmth varies.
Why this grade
Cinq-Mars delivers excellent classic French cooking with reliable technique and generous portions, anchored by a celebrated chocolate mousse that justifies repeat visits. The quiet Left Bank location near Musée d'Orsay provides genuine charm, though tight seating and cramped conditions limit comfort, and isolated food safety concerns prevent a higher grade despite otherwise strong execution.
One caveat: Reservation and seating rules can be inflexible; walk-ins often turned away
What to order here
- Mousse au chocolat (large pot)
- Escargots de Bourgogne
- Côte de cochon (pork chop) with celeriac mash
What stands out
- Escargots that are tender and garlicky
- Pork chop with silky celeriac puree
- Well-cooked fish with crisp skin
Opening Hours
Monday12:00–14:30, 07:00–22:00
Tuesday12:00–14:30, 07:00–22:00
Wednesday12:00–14:30, 07:00–22:00
Thursday12:00–14:30, 07:00–22:00
Friday12:00–14:30, 07:00–22:30
Saturday12:00–14:30, 07:00–22:30
Sunday12:00–14:30, 07:00–22:00
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