L'Ami Jean
8 people recommendvia r/ParisTravelGuide8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend L'Ami Jean, and several commenters single out the rice pudding, with one commenter saying the dish lives up to its reputation. One diner says they loved the squab on a recent visit, and one commenter says it was among their best meals in Paris. Another suggests it for hearty, rich, classic French cooking, and a commenter calls it great with no further detail.
Address
L’Ami Jean, 27 Rue Malar, 75007 Paris, France
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Rice pudding, Squab
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/matthewsrc in r/ParisTravelGuide · Apr 2025taste
Calls the rice pudding an iconic dish that lives up to its reputation.
- Recommendsu/NJtoNYtoLA in r/ParisTravelGuide · Aug 2024taste
Recommends the rice pudding here, mentioning the wooden shovel it is served with.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent-Diet5851 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jul 2024
Advises trying it; says it was among their best meals in Paris.
- Recommendsu/sciotomile in r/ParisTravelGuide · Mar 2026taste
Enjoyed their squab on a recent visit.
- Recommendsu/mkn415 in r/ParisTravelGuide · May 2026taste
Advises saving room for its rice pudding dessert.
- Recommendsu/Eaglooo in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jul 2025
Calls it great, with no further detail given.
- Recommendsu/Most_Monk_5085 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Apr 2025taste
Plans to visit to balance trendier spots, expecting stronger cooking than at vibe-driven places.
- Recommendsu/ImpossiblyPossible42 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Aug 2024taste
Suggests this for hearty, rich, classic French cooking.
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Freshness
Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.