663343 Thu Oct 29 13:04:38 -0700 2009 5 49 France 0 5140947 Will be in Paris in a couple weeks. Have reservations for most nights, but wanted to try either Cafe Constant or Les Cocottes. I understand neither takes reservations. Hear Les C has long waits for dinner (probably go mid-week, just 2 of us in the 8:30 vicinity), is this true and what about Cafe C? I really don't want to hang around for 30+ minutes waiting... Thanks. Thu Oct 29 13:04:38 -0700 2009 30536 BKAL 1 5141286 They are close to each other (50m) so you can try both which improves the odds. Maybe try a bit later after the peak service which is 8:30, they will advise you how long the wait is, and you can always have a drink whilst waiting. On my visit to the Cafe the wait was quite short as they are both quite fast turnover places. Also you could always pop into "Belotta Bellotta" (18, Rue Jean Nicot) for a plate of jamon iberico (they have four types) and a glass of sherry whilst you wait. Thu Oct 29 14:59:40 -0700 2009 5140947 64584 PhilD 2 5142434 Thanks, I'll give it a try. Used to live in the neighborhood so worst case we'll pop into somewhere else. Love Bellota - but perfection has it's price there! Actually I really like getting a sandwich at their shop in Gal Lafayette, but that's another topic.. Fri Oct 30 06:21:21 -0700 2009 5141286 30536 BKAL 3 5143568 I agree it is not cheap, we used to eat at the bar there and share a plate of mixed hams with a bottle of interesting Spanish white. It is a very basic/limited kitchen but OK for a snack type meal. Fri Oct 30 12:42:53 -0700 2009 5142434 64584 PhilD 1 5142208 I've always gone to both as close to noon as possible and had no problem. John Talbott http://johntalbottsparis.typepad.com/ Fri Oct 30 01:59:46 -0700 2009 5140947 1088206 John Talbott 2 5145828 Are they not looking for dinner? 12 noon may be a little early. Sat Oct 31 17:21:48 -0700 2009 5142208 64584 PhilD