La Closerie des Lilas
Well known in the '30s for its famous clientele, most notably Ernest Hemingway. Offers high-flying brasserie cuisine, like foie gras with fig marmalade, boléro lobster salad and roast turbot. The terrace is one of the most elegant spots in Paris to dine on a sunny summer afternoon.
Cuisine
( 6.2 )
Service
( 5.9 )
Atmosphere
( 6.8 )
Total
( 6.3 )
a meal out
with friends
What they think about
Mark - 09.10.2008
Lila's was also used in the movie What's New Pussycat with Peter O'Toole and Woody Allen in fall of 1964. It's the outdoor cafe scene occuring approximately 15 minutes into the movie where O'Toole's Character is introduced to a young beauty named Tempest O'Brien by Woody Allan's character-Victor. This scene is where the girl says to Michael James(O'Toole): "It's something, when the sun hits your face at a certain angle, you're almost handsome." Anyway, good restaurant for the value and a great classic movie from the 60s.
Bertrand - 01.28.2007
Small bar/brasserie, smoky ambiance but very animated until 2 a.m., nonchalant service and unoriginal cuisine, not so good oysters, poorly cooked tuna with cabbage, plain wines.
Backed up valet...
For an "institution," it should be much better...
Find this restaurant
Information available
Restaurant type
Brasserie
Food
France-Traditional cuisine
Menu price:
76.00 €
Lunch formula price
38.00 €
Address
171,boulevard du Montparnasse
District
6ème - Saint Germain - Luxembourg
Métro
Montparnasse/Bienvenue
Phone
01 40 51 34 50
Fax
01 43 29 99 94
Services
Lunch
Diner
Reception room
Tea room
Opening and closing times
Last order 23h00
Environment
Exceptional setting
Atmosphere
Classic
What to wear
Jacket
Credit cards accepted
Mastercard
American Express
Visa
JCB
Diner's card
Checks accepted
Euro
Traveler Cheque
Further information
Terrace
Private rooms
Air conditioning