La Billebaude - Paris

Disappointed to find that restaurant is closed, but not mentioned on website. Having enjoyed lovely meal last year we were looking forward to a return visit.

Waited on by a charming man working the front in this cozy space all by himself, we all three thought his attitude professional and yet very amiable. And all three of us ordered the same dish: sea bass on a bed of potato puree with cream of morel mushrooms. Scrumptious!For dessert I had chestnut ice cream with Armagnac and prunes. (No, I don’t know I ordered it, either, but it was good if too sweet for my taste.) I would go back tonight if I wasn't 5,000 miles away. Oh, and I suggest reservations -- it is small.

Friendly English-speaking owner Pascal servers up 3-course meals. Start with the rabbit or quail, continue on to the duck, then finish with a dessert special with multiple samples of cake. Complement your meal with a bottle of wine from Bordeaux or Côtes du Rhone.

This was our second time here, eight years after our first, and it was every bit as good as we remembered. In fact, better, as the lone waiter seemed friendlier, perhaps because he had more time to spend with us, as less tourism has meant fewer filled seats. Every bite was delicious, my bar and my wife's quail, the side dishes and dessert. It's a great pleasure to be in the hands of a chef who takes such pride in his work. The small dining room is quite simple and the diners all seemed as delighted as we were to be there.Tip: there is no close by Metro station, so take a bus or taxi.

We thoroughly enjoyed each of the 6 courses in the tasting menu. The flavour combinations were inspired. One of the best tasting menus we've had....and we've had quite a few. The servers were attentive and very pleasant. It was a great dining experience.