Inventive small plates and a great wine list in a cozy Belleville bistro; excellent lunch value, creative dinner tapas, but portions run small and service can feel rushed at peak times.
Le Jourdain delivers solid neighborhood dining through inventive small plates with bright, seasonal flavors and warm, attentive service, earning its strong local reputation. However, inconsistent execution during peak times and tight seating that can feel cramped prevent grade A-level performance. The lunch formule offers excellent value, but dinner's tapas-sized portions and occasional rushed service keep this from reaching higher territory.
One caveat: Small portions mean 2-3 plates per person at dinner