Pramil - Paris

Pramil is a small restaurant with comfortably arranged tables that don't intrude on each other. Service is flawless and helpful, but the special dishes are the stars, On our evening, fresh pasta with white truffles was the special--and what could be better? There was a;lso a fresh fish (cod) which was also wonderful. Only warning--there is a marvelous cauliflower cake as an appetizer--but do not have it with truffle pasta unless you are a famished bear. I tried, but could not finish either . And then desserts were a beautiful temptation. The millefeuille with white peaches and ginger cream was not nearly as light as I hoped--just gorgeous and deliciously decadent. Better to have some fruit or terrific sorbet. A lovely space for an unforgettable evening.

We dined at Pramil several years ago and were so impressed we returned last month. It remains one of our very favorite restaurants in Paris. We each had the 33 Euro prix fix menu and shared a bottle of wine. Each item was was perfectly prepared and delicious. One of our appetizers was a cream of white asparagus soup with foie gras ice cream. Wow! Never heard of foie gras ice cream before, and it was fantastic. We each had different fish dishes and both were excellent and filling. The desserts were excellent, also.Tip: make sure to reserve early, as the restaurant was turning guests away by 9:00 pm. Also, get good directions,as the restaurant is small and on an otherwise dark street.

I would keep silent if I lived near and wanted to protect Alain Pramil's eponymous little restaurant in the 3rd, tucked away obscurely although within hailing distance of Republique and the Square du Temple. Living across the city and with an abundance of other choices, however, I happily refer especially English-only visitors who are looking for character, atmosphere and a fine meal at a fine price -- and where authenticity is not sacrificed to bi-lingual hospitality.Specifically -- stone walls and exposed beams and unpretentious setting mix with cordial service in either language and menus in both -- at a value for full dinner of 33 euros and a modest and reasonable wine list.Two of us were there for a business dinner -- both going for the starter of remarkable salmon, thin-sliced and light in both taste and texture, and then sharing the nightly special of roast baby lamb. (Caution -- unless directed otherwise it will come quite rare -- which suited us beautifully although not the woman at the next table who had failed to express a preference.) For dessert, with berries in season, my colleague had a lovely little tarte and I went with strawberries with a scoop of sherbet.Reservations essential -- fully booked on a Wednesday evening.

Planning to dine in Paris tends to raise my anxiety levels. It's such a wasted opportunity if the meal isn't up to expectations... but this is a good news story! Pramil is in the Upper Marais and was recommended by The Guardian travel section and it was a winner! It's a very small restaurant with a menu which included house smoked salmon with fennel and spinach, perfectly cooked John Dory ( saint Pierre in French!) with charred baby aubergine, white asparagus tips, oyster leaf salad and a lemon emulsion. Dessert? Raspberry millefeuille with Granny Smith apple and red pepper confit (it worked). Oh. Yum. Anxiety levels nicely abated. M.Pramil was a most attentive and professional restaurateur and was happy to spend time explaining the various features of each course. A proper foodie Parisian meal - and not a huge number of euros were parted with. Job done.

Came here on recommendation of our concierge. Don't get sat in the back - feels like a tomb. Our wines were accidentally spilled but no offer to refill. Rabbit tasted like dried chicken. Not impressed.