Les Fous de L’Ile

Reviews

• Bethany K.

  star star star star star 30 September 2026

  I visited Paris solo (and for the first time!) in October and happened up this place the final night of my trip.
  
  I LOVED it. Yummy food, unpretentious atmosphere, a server with a great sense of humor, and even though I was always a bit hesitant about my dining alone everywhere some brilliant tablemates (next to me) who kept conversation lively.

• Kathryn E.

  star star star star star 27 September 2026

  This Michelin rated restaurant is a true gem. After gallivanting around Paris all day, it was 9 p.m. and my husband and I were starving. We pulled up Yelp and saw a few restaurants nearby, after passing up the first option due to how busy it looked we went into Les Fous de L'lle. We were not disappointed.
  
  The atmosphere was cozy, warm and inviting. We got a table near the back toward the kitchen, but it wasn't loud. Our server was sweet and attentive.
  
  We ordered the cheapest rose on the menu, as we learned you can't go wrong with any wine, no matter how cheap in Paris. It was delicious. They offered the menu in English and French, which was very much appreciated.
  
  I go the Young leeks, quail egg, mustard shoots, and truffle vinaigrette to start, I have never had anything like it and was so surprised how good it was. It was tender, flavorful and light, a great way to start my meal. I followed it up with the Pan-fried gnocchi, porcini mushrooms & mushrooms, Parmesan cheese. I've never had gnocchi this good in my life. It was seared on the outside from being pan-fried, but tender on the inside. It was rich and creamy, truly a dream. The parmesan cheese was spectacular and the mushrooms were the perfect accent. I completed my meal with a scoop of tiramisu ice cream.
  
  My husband ordered the Beef tartare with smoked duck breast, roasted avocado, nori fries seaweed to start with. We both are huge fans of tartare and were so happy so many places in Paris served it. This one was a slightly different take with the roasted avocado, but it paired perfectly with the bread basket they brought and we couldn't get enough.
  
  This place is a must-visit in Paris when you need a moment of good food and a quiet getaway.

• Julie D.

  star star star star star 21 September 2026

  Worth every penny! Visited this place twice in one week because of the delicious food and kind staff. They have an option of getting an entree with plat or plat with dessert or entree, plat, and dessert. No matter what you go with, it's the right choice. The tomato gazpacho was out of this world (I have never been about soup, let alone cold soups but this one has changed my outlook on life). The steak was just as yum. While you should absolutely try some wine their cocktails are delicious. I had the Mojito Royal because given the heat wave I needed something much more refreshing. My friend had the Le vie en Rose and was also a satisfied customer.

• Marde C.

  star star star star star 11 September 2026

  Trendy atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious meals. Bon appétit!
  
  This warm, romantically lit spot is mysteriously decorated with chickens- the product of an inside joke between the owners. Located on the Island of Saint Louis, Les Fous de L'lle, or 'The Crazy Guys of the Island', is a tempting lunch option for passersbys seeking a cool drink and break from the afternoon sun.
  
  My husband and I wandered in fifteen minutes prior to our reservation and were greeted warmly by Nicolas, who joked with us about our early arrival.
  
  It quickly became apparent that our French is 'très mauvais', so Nicolas graciously answered our questions in English.
  
  We were impressed with the menu, which is not large. This appealed to me as I've always been fond of menus which look more like love notes than manifestos.
  
  I decided to try the lunch special, three courses for 27€, and my husband selected dishes from the normal menu, 25€ for two dishes if memory serves.
  
  Our meals were delicious. I won't bore you with the specific items we had, because I don't believe you could make a bad choice.
  
  Everything was beautifully presented, flavourful, and prepared with care- everything we hope for when dining out.
  
  We sat up at the bar, where we enjoyed Nicolas's company when he wasn't busy helping others.
  
  I asked him to help us order in French, and he very kindly helped us with a few phrases.
  
  All in all, my husband and I felt very welcome, enjoyed the space, and sincerely enjoyed the food.
  
  Meeting new people and eating new things is our priority when traveling, and Les Fous de L'lle ticked both boxes.
  
  Day one of our twenty-day adventure in Paris is done, and I hope the next restaurants we encounter are just as lovely.
  
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• R W.

  star star star star star 8 September 2026

  We went to this place based on Rick Steve's recommendation in his Paris book.  Good choice.
  
  The service was fabulous. Our waitress saw that we are not French and she offered the English menu right away, which saved us from having to ask.
  
  The food was excellent. I had the candied tomatoes with the "good" bacon fat. My own fault because I have an aversion to fat, but the tomatoes were superb. The bacon fat, not so good.
  
  For the second course, I had the stuffed squids. The giant squids were stuffed with vegetables, and they were served with a generous serving of more veges. Right up my alley.
  
  Good food, good service, I recommend it.