L'Ilot Vache by David Elmy

L’Ilot Vache, 35 rue Saint-Louis en I’le, Paris, ph: 01-46-33-55-16

Located in our favourite area of Paris – L’isle  Saint-Louis, this is a charming and eccentrically decorated restaurant.  Each table is set with a unique plate; and the walls and shelves are filled with every imaginable cow ornament (apparently mostly donated by customers from around the globe.)

 The prix fixe menu is a great deal.  The most ridiculous item on the menu is their so-called “Caesar salad”, which is just a plain salad with olive oil dressing and some Roquefort cheese.  Good, but don’t  be deceived.   Escargot, on the other hand, is North American all the way – nice and garlicy, with butter & parsley.  The waiter is well aware of the bread requirement to soak up all that deliciousness!

For mains, try either the Lobster Cassoulet (no bean to be found, but mighty yummy, and really generous chunks of whole lobster) or Peche de la mare au gratin – lovely salmon (our night) with rosemary seasoning.

And.. complimentary cheese plate with the “menu” which offers three excellent cheeses.

Definitely a lovely, comfortable, friendly and relatively affordable restaurant in the Isle area.