Le Ferme St Simon

[KJS]

Le Ferme St Simon

6, rue de St Simon, 7th Arr.

01 45 48 35 74

Located a few blocks east of Les Invalides, just off Blvd St Germain

I had lunch there on a Monday a couple of weeks ago.

The decor of this cozy, friendly restaurant was made up of light-colored rough, but varnished wooden beams and light yellow tablecloths. The ceiling was mirrored between the beams. The chairs and booths were upholstered in a reddish-brown leather. The windows were 5" by 7" panes of thick old glass, set in varnished wood. The chandeliers held six lights resembling white peonies with ivory covered suspension wires.

An amuse-bouche was brought to me very soon after I was seated. It was about an ounce of a mixture of le chevre and creme frais with a few flakes of herb and bits of minced tomato, along with a crisp toasted slice of round bread, sprinkled with olive oil.

I ordered an aperatif, the cremant framboise: champagne mixed with raspberry liqueur. It was very light and refreshing (8€). For my meal, I ordered a demi bouteille of Chateau le Varenne 1999 (Bordeaux) at 10€.

For an entree, I chose a cold salmon dish--three cold pressed rounds of onions, mushrooms, tomatos and salmon chunks. It came with a small pile of endive and spring mix topped with a warm prawn.

The main dish was a small round of lamb, bounded by its fat, and cooked vegetables stuffed with delicately spiced and fragrant minced lamb: a thick zucchini slice, a mushroom, and a tomato, on top of shreds of carrots and zucchini (22€).

I told the server that I would like something chocolate for dessert. She nodded wisely and brought me a molten chocolate cake. I've had this dish in other restaurants, but this one was absolutely marvelous! It was about 3" in diameter by 2" high. The outside of the cake was solid, yet soft, and the inside was thick melted rich dark chocolate. It was garnished with two raspberries and the bottom half of a strawberry, and was dusted with powdered sugar. (10€).

After I had my dessert, I was given two small broiled coconut cookies and five small dark chocolate truffles, which were not at all sweet, but very delicious! This was one of my favorite meals in Paris.

[VivreManger]

I have been going to Le Ferme St Simon over the years and have never been disappointed. Lunch is a bit hectic, while dinner is more leisurely. It is a very good and reliable restaurant, reasonably priced for Paris, and not difficult to reserve. The last meal I had there was about two years ago. The cassoulet was savory and smokily delicious. I am glad you too enjoyed your meal there.

[anil]

It is across the street from wher we normlly stay. It has been a safe staple place when we are beat and want to eat without too much planning.

[John Talbott]

Just an a note to update this old thread and indicate its under new management and cooking. Others have not had as positive an experience as I.