Au Passage

While on vacation in London in May 2016, I planned a day trip to Brussels and a day trip to Paris. Due to an error on my part, I missed my train back to London, but was able to catch train to Paris from Brussels the night before I had planned to arrive in Paris with no change of clothes. So I ventured out from my hotel on the 19th of May in second day clothes. Oh and I don't speak French. I found the Parisians to be welcoming people, none more so than at this exceptional restaurant. One way I planned restaurants this trip as I had never ventured out of the states before is if Anthony Bourdain has eaten there. He had eaten at Au Passage. So after venturing via Metro to Montmartre, I tried to find Au Passage. Despite getting directions from several Parisians, it took me forever to locate it. When I arrived around 1:30 p.m., I found it vacant. Eventually Dave came in from another room and said they are no longer open for lunch. (Anthony Bourdain had stated they had great lunch specials when he ate there, but that's been several years ago). Dave (who's from Texas) was able to assist me with narrowing down my overly ambitious list of planned activities as well as recommending lunch at another nearby place on my list. He even prepared a cappuccino for me. He also let me charge my dead iPhone and let me know that Au Passage opened at 7:00 and I could possibly eat there at the bar before leaving to catch my 9:00 p.m. train back to London. I did just that and what a great choice. The whole staff, including but certainly not limited to the owner and Dave, took exquisite care of me: the owner explaining the menu to me in English, vibrant wines, serving me four exceptional tapas-style plates in the span of an hour. My first two tapas were amazing fish cakes and a beef plate. My server went above and beyond when I inquired if I could get one more plate plus dessert before I had to leave in 30 minutes. She worked with the chefs to do just that. See pictures I'll be sharing soon. I can't wait to return. I think of the staff often and fondly since I've returned to the states. I'll be returning to London, Brussels & Paris in April 2017. However, this time I will be planning on staying overnight in Paris so I can enjoy dinner at this lovely restaurant (with a reservation this time) at my leisure on my first day in Paris.

Super restaurant / bistronomie - assiettes à partager. Sélection de vins naturels. Accueil décontracté. Réservation conseillée

Super découverte ! Les plats sont travaillés, parfois surprenant, mais toujours très bons. La salle est grande ce qui créer une ambiance vivante. Nous étions 7 et nous avons passé un très bon moment.

Très belle adresse. Une cave bien fournie et des plats pleins de saveurs qui nous font découvrir de nouvelles saveurs. Je recommande fort !

Absolument génial en tous les aspects! Le staff, la nourriture, le boisons et aussi la musique et l’ambiance. J’espère de retourner ici chaque fois que je rentre à Paris. *j’espere qu’ils ont un playlist publique sur spotify 😜

J’ai eu l’une de mes plus belles expériences dans ce restaurant. Un soir ou l’ensemble de la carte ne proposait que de la viande/poisson, j’ai demandé un plat végétarien. Ce fut le meilleur plat végétarien à ce jour pour moi. La texture, acidité, amertume, le visuel, bref tout y était. J’y suis revenu de nombreuses fois depuis et c’est toujours excellent, ainsi que les vins. Service très agréable aussi, merci!