What should I order at....l'Ami Louis...the place we love to hate

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Here I am in Paris, and of course looking for restaurants. This time, I’m looking for more informal places…not the *** experiences.

Today for lunch I’m going to Violon d’Ingres, which a friend recommended.

Tomorrow, l’Ami Louis, which I’ve been to once before. I’ve bashed this restaurant lots, for various reasons. But last week, at a dinner at Minetta Tavern (a great informal place in NYC), a friend got me fired up about l’Ami Louis when he recited his favourite dishes there.

Now the issue is what to order. The roast chicken? Duck? It may be 2 of us, or it might just be me. Those of you who’ve been there, what are your fav things to order?

Let’s not get into a bashing thread here on l’Ami Louis…plenty to bash, but based on my buddy’s enthusiasm, I’m now looking forward to it. Give me some help here, guys—what to order?

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Violon d’Ingres is very nice. The decor was revamped since my last visit, and seems more modern and streamlined, but less warm and sumptuous. Enjoy.

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Last time I was there I had the roast chicken with potatoes. It was very good. If i recall it went nicely with a Montrose.