L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre

One of the best experiences I had while in Paris was at L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre. This quirky restaurant is located in a tiny space off the main street, but don’t let its size fool you. Inside, L’Avant Comptoir offers up some of the tastiest food in town.

The food here is a blend of French and Mediterranean flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The menu changes daily, so there’s always something new to try (giving foodies plenty of reasons to keep coming back).

When you walk into this place you’ll find only a handful of tables and no one will offer up a menu. This is because each dish that is available has it’s own placard hanging from the ceiling for you to choose from. As I negotiated my way back and forth in the cramped space, everything looked delicious! (Including the massive piles of butter set out along the bar – have I mentioned how much I love the French?!?!)

Since this place serves tapas style dishes (small portions that can be pretty easily shared) my two friends and I went a little crazy with ordering:

deviled eggs, the crispy croquette, an asparagus salad, oysters on the half shell, and the poached salmon pasta. The bartender suggested a bottle of wine that would complement our choices after we ordered… so we got that too.

The food came out in waves, which was fine with us because it meant we got to enjoy each dish thoroughly, chat and sip our wine without feeling rushed at all.

If you are in Paris you absolutely must come here, but be sure to time it well. It is very small and fills up rather quickly. They open at noon and I would suggest getting there either as they open or early afternoon to secure yourself a seat. If there isn’t a table, pull up to the bar.

L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre is the perfect place to experience food, travel, and the wonderful city of Paris. With delicious food and an unforgettable atmosphere, it’s sure to be a memorable meal. So don’t miss out – go now! You will not regret it! Bon appetite!