Restaurant in Yerres, France
Michelin-endorsed value, no crowds, easy booking.
A Bib Gourmand-awarded farm-to-table address on Rue Charles de Gaulle in Yerres, Bird sits in the affordable tier of greater Paris's southern commuter belt, where seasonal sourcing and honest cooking have earned consecutive Michelin recognition in 2024 and 2025. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 across 432 responses, placing it well above the average neighbourhood bistro in the Essonne département.
Bird earns its Michelin Bib Gourmand back-to-back (2024 and 2025) and sits at #449 on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats list for good reason: it delivers farm-to-table cooking at €€ prices in a suburb most Paris diners skip entirely. If you're weighing a second or third visit, the case is clear — this is the kind of neighbourhood restaurant that rewards returning, not a one-and-done destination tick. Booking is easy, prices stay accessible, and the 4.7 Google rating across 432 reviews points to consistent execution rather than a single good night.
Bird sits at 38 Rue Charles de Gaulle in Yerres, a quiet town south-east of Paris that doesn't pull dining crowds from the capital. That's part of the value proposition: you get Bib Gourmand-level quality without the reservation anxiety or the inflated city pricing that comes with a Paris postcode. For farm-to-table cooking in Île-de-France, Bird operates in a different register from celebrated names like Arpège in Paris — lower price point, smaller profile, but demonstrably recognised quality.
The farm-to-table format here means sourcing is the kitchen's calling card. That's a familiar framework in 2025 , venues from Au Gré du Vent in Seneffe to Wein- und Tafelhaus in Trittenheim operate on similar principles , but Bird's sustained Bib Gourmand recognition suggests it isn't coasting on the concept. Two consecutive years of recognition is the kind of credential that separates a genuine kitchen from a marketing posture.
The 4.7 rating from 432 reviews is a meaningful data point. At that volume, a high average score reflects a pattern, not a lucky streak. Compare that to the kind of variability you'd expect from a newer or more inconsistent operation, and Bird reads as a restaurant that has found its rhythm and is holding it.
If you've already been once, the question is what to prioritise on a return. Because specific dishes aren't confirmed in the available record, the smarter approach is to think in terms of timing and format rather than specific plates. A lunch visit gives you a different read on the kitchen than dinner , farm-to-table menus at this price tier often run shorter at midday, with more flexibility in portions. A second visit is also the right moment to work through any sections of the menu you defaulted away from on the first visit: if you played it safe with a familiar protein, try the kitchen's take on vegetables or a lesser-ordered section.
For a third visit, consider going with a small group if you went solo or as a pair before. Shared plates , where they exist , tell you more about range than a single set menu path. Bird's price point makes this kind of exploratory approach low-risk. You're not gambling a €150+ cover charge on a repeat experiment.
Yerres itself has limited competition at this quality level, which means Bird doesn't need to be exceptional on every visit to remain the clear local choice. For reference, if you're building a longer trip through the region, the contrast with high-end regional benchmarks like Troisgros in Ouches or Mirazur in Menton is instructive: Bird operates without the ceremony or the price, but with documented recognition that places it in credible company at its tier. See our full Yerres restaurants guide for broader context on eating well in the area.
Address: 38 Rue Charles de Gaulle, 91330 Yerres, France. Price range: €€. Booking difficulty: easy. No booking phone or website is confirmed in the available record , check Google directly for current hours and reservation options. The Google rating of 4.7 from 432 reviews gives you a reliable read on current form. For accommodation near Bird, see our full Yerres hotels guide. For bars and other options in the area: Yerres bars guide, Yerres wineries guide, and Yerres experiences guide.
Quick reference: €€ | Farm to table | Bib Gourmand 2024–2025 | 4.7/5 (432 reviews) | Easy to book | Yerres, Île-de-France.
Specific confirmed dishes aren't available in the public record, so ordering advice here is structural rather than dish-specific. At a €€ farm-to-table restaurant with Bib Gourmand recognition, the kitchen's strength is typically in its ingredient selection and seasonal rotation. Ask the floor what's arrived recently and what the kitchen is currently running as a special , that's where the effort tends to concentrate. Avoid defaulting to the safest option on the menu; the Bib Gourmand credential suggests the kitchen earns it across the board.
Yerres doesn't have deep restaurant competition at Bird's quality level, which makes it the default choice for farm-to-table cooking in the area. If you're willing to travel, Paris opens up options across every tier. For a comparable farm-to-table ethos at a higher price point, Arpège in Paris is the landmark reference. For value-focused regional cooking further afield, Auberge du Vieux Puits in Fontjoncouse and Bras in Laguiole offer a different register of the same sourcing-led philosophy.
No dress code is confirmed. At a €€ farm-to-table restaurant outside Paris with a neighbourhood profile, smart-casual is a safe read , not formal, but not beachwear. The Bib Gourmand recognition doesn't imply white-tablecloth formality; it signals quality cooking at accessible prices, which usually means a relaxed room. If you're travelling from Paris and unsure, treat it like a good bistro rather than a gastronomic destination.
Yes, straightforwardly. A €€ price point with back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition and a 4.7 Google rating across 432 reviews is a strong value signal. You're getting independently verified quality at a price tier that removes most of the financial risk. Compare this to €€€€ Paris destinations like Plénitude or Le Cinq , Bird doesn't compete on ceremony or prestige, but it delivers documented quality at a fraction of the outlay.
No confirmed information is available on dietary accommodation. Farm-to-table kitchens vary widely in their flexibility , some build menus entirely around what's available that day, which can limit substitution; others run a more adaptable format. Contact the restaurant directly before visiting if dietary restrictions are a factor. Without a confirmed phone or website in the current record, use Google Maps to find current contact details.
It depends on what the occasion calls for. Bird is the right choice if you want a memorable meal without formal ceremony , a birthday dinner or anniversary where the food matters more than the theatre. At €€ with a neighbourhood feel, it's not a white-tablecloth grand gesture restaurant. For that register, you'd be looking at Pierre Gagnaire or Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris. But for a relaxed, high-quality dinner that feels considered without being stiff, Bird is a solid call.
No tasting menu is confirmed in the available record. If Bird runs one, the Bib Gourmand credential is a reasonable indicator that the kitchen earns its price at whatever format it offers , the award specifically recognises good cooking at accessible prices. Ask when booking whether a tasting format is available and what it covers. At €€, even a multi-course menu is unlikely to feel financially overextended.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bird | €€ | — |
| Plénitude | €€€€ | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | €€€€ | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | €€€€ | — |
| Kei | €€€€ | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | €€€€ | — |
Comparing your options in Yerres for this tier.
Specific dishes aren't confirmed in the available record, so the practical move is to go with the day's menu rather than arriving with a fixed order in mind — farm-to-table formats at this price point (€€) typically rotate with supply. The Bib Gourmand recognition two years running suggests the kitchen delivers consistent quality, so trust what's in front of you rather than chasing a specific plate.
Yerres itself doesn't have a deep dining bench, so if Bird is closed or fully booked, you're looking at heading back toward Paris for comparable Bib Gourmand-level value. Within the city, Michelin's Bib Gourmand list for Île-de-France gives you a wider shortlist — Bird's #449 ranking on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats list suggests it punches above most casual suburban options. If you want farm-to-table at a similar price tier in the capital, filter by €€ Bib Gourmand restaurants in the 11th or 12th arrondissement.
A farm-to-table restaurant at the €€ price point in a quiet suburban town doesn't call for formality. Neat casual is a reasonable read — think clean jeans and a shirt rather than a suit or trainers. Nothing in the venue record suggests a dress code, so err on the relaxed side and you'll be fine.
At €€ with back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmands in 2024 and 2025, Bird is among the stronger value cases in the Paris region. The Bib Gourmand designation is specifically awarded for good cooking at moderate prices, so the credential directly answers the value question. The trade-off is a 30-plus minute journey from central Paris, but if you're already in the south-east suburbs, the price-to-quality ratio is hard to argue with.
No dietary policy is documented in the available record. Farm-to-table kitchens generally build menus around a short, seasonal list of ingredients, which can limit flexibility for strict dietary needs. check the venue's official channels before booking — no phone or website is confirmed in the record, so reaching out via the address at 38 Rue Charles de Gaulle, 91330 Yerres is the safest route.
Bird works better as a relaxed, low-key meal than a formal celebration. The €€ price range and farm-to-table format point to a neighbourhood-restaurant feel rather than a destination-event dining room. If the occasion calls for white tablecloths and ceremony, look at Michelin-starred options in Paris proper — Bird's value is in delivering quality cooking without the theatre.
No tasting menu is confirmed in the available record for Bird. At €€, the format is more likely a short seasonal menu or plat du jour structure than a multi-course tasting progression. If a tasting menu format matters to you, verify directly with the restaurant before making the trip from Paris.
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