{"id":43039,"date":"2024-09-27T09:21:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T09:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paristopten.com\/?post_type=restaurant&#038;p=43039"},"modified":"2026-06-20T11:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T11:33:43","slug":"chez-lami-louis","status":"publish","type":"restaurant","link":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/restaurant\/chez-lami-louis\/","title":{"rendered":"Chez l&#8217;Ami Louis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chez l&#8217;Ami Louis is one of the most famous \u2014 and most debated \u2014 bistros in Paris, at 32 Rue du Vertbois in the 3rd arrondissement. Founded in 1924 and serving just fourteen tables in a deliberately old-fashioned room, it has built a near-mythic reputation for unapologetically rich, generous, old-school French cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect at Chez l&#8217;Ami Louis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The menu is a monument to excess in the best sense: a celebrated whole roast chicken, thickly sliced foie gras, roast lamb, snails and potatoes cooked in goose fat, all in portions designed for sharing. It is expensive and famously divisive \u2014 adored by devotees (including chefs and film directors) and criticised by others \u2014 but the experience is unmistakably singular. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready for a slice of pre-war Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adresse:<\/strong> 32 Rue du Vertbois, 75003 Paris (3rd arrondissement)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cuisine:<\/strong> Classic, indulgent French bistro<\/li>\n<li><strong>T\u00e9l\u00e9phone:<\/strong> +33 1 48 87 77 48<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signature:<\/strong> Whole roast chicken and foie gras<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heures:<\/strong> Wednesday\u2013Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meilleur pour:<\/strong> A legendary, splurge-worthy old-school feast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With only fourteen tables, booking ahead is essential. For more classic tables, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/restaurants\/\">the best restaurants in Paris<\/a>, and plan around your meal with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/things-to-do-in-paris\/\">choses \u00e0 faire \u00e0 Paris<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chez l&#8217;Ami Louis epitomizes traditional French dining, offering an intimate and authentic bistro experience. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, this establishment exudes an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere, ideal for romantic evenings or convivial gatherings. The menu, thoughtfully curated with classic French delicacies, is complemented by an extensive selection of wines and spirits, ensuring a truly indulgent dining affair. With a strong emphasis on personalized service and attention to detail, visitors can anticipate a memorable and refined gastronomic journey.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":43040,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[22],"amenities":[99,134,126,67,60,135],"place":[83,110,63],"class_list":["post-43039","restaurant","type-restaurant","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eat","amenities-alcohol","amenities-cosy","amenities-credit-cards","amenities-dine-in","amenities-reservations-required","amenities-romantic","place-bistro","place-brasserie","place-french-restaurant"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurant\/43039","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurant"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/restaurant"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43039"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43039"},{"taxonomy":"amenities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/amenities?post=43039"},{"taxonomy":"place","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paristopten.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/place?post=43039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}