La Clef des Champs

Last month we arrived in Paris on a very hot day loaded with 8 big suitcases and 3 young children. Our apartment was not ready for check in and we had to wait an hour and a half on the sidewalk with all our load in the hot sun. However because of one very kind and generous Gentleman our problem was solved. I asked if we could sit in his restaurant and wait, no problem. He helped unload our luggage, gave us a comfortable space to sit. Lunch was over but we ordered cold drinks and a croissant. When the children wanted more, he crossed the street to the other cafe and bought two more croissants. He noticed the children bored and offered their wi fi password without us asking. Amazing ! How lucky were we to find a kind soul and a restaurant that offered true hospitality. Unfortunately I didn 't ask his name but he appeared to be the manager or owner of the place. In these times when restaurants seem to be all about the chef and the food, hospitality seems to have been forgotten. Not at La Clef DES Champs! So if you are in the area do drop in for a drink and a meal. Look for the lovely gentleman behind the bar if you google the restaurant there is a photo of the bar and he is the one in the blue shirt . He will look after you and make you feel welcome like a great restaurant should always do.

This was the very first meal we ate in Paris, on our very first trip to France. We arrived hungry and jet lagged, and La Clef des Champs was right across from where we were staying. We thought we'd give it a try and I am so glad that we did. FIrst of all, a big MERCI to the friendly server, who took pity on our poor French and guided us through the menu. Our choices--pate, grilled tuna, salad nicoise--were all tasty and freshly prepared. So good! It was crowded and busy for lunch--a good sign--but service was efficient and the food came out fast. Prices were super reasonable. I like La Clef des Champs!

We popped in for a drink, fairly unassuming from the outside with a separate dining area that was packed. Clearly this is a local establishment. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed a couple of glasses of excellent, cold, dry white wine superb. The food looked fantastic and it is just the place you should eat when in a city if it is good enough for the locals, it is good enough for the tourists. A wonderful place.

We are flanking for this região de paris, we were finished of sair da galerie vivienne e com fome, paramos no primeiro lugar que nos agradou.Menu com bons preços e bem served, taça de vinho e um excellent creme brulee com pistache. atendimento muito simpatico!

Very friendly staff who made us feel welcome. Great prices on beer, wine and food. Would definitely recommend over some of the more expensive places in the area if looking for a place to spend a quiet and relaxing short rest stop.