As a first time visitor to the city of lights my f...

As a first time visitor to the city of lights my friend and I were so excited to dine at Le Procope, one of the city s oldest restaurants. Making a reservation was easy although we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated. The hostess was very lovely and kind and ushered us to our table upstairs. Downside, you are basically eating less than an inch from other diners, it was awkward but we chalked it up to the Parisian style and looked over the menu. Squished between two French couples on either side of us, who were not pleased that Americans were between them.. we tried to seem friendly, talked quietly and offered smiles. Didn t help. Our waiter was even less pleased to be serving us. We asked for tap water, he gave us bottled to make sure to charge us more. To get the water it took over 20 minutes, meanwhile the other two couples were being served and yet we all sat down at the same time. Parched and feeling uncomfortable, we were regretting our choice of Le Procope. Finally we got our water and wine that we ordered. Meanwhile we were being stared at by the other patrons for ordering the ever basic French onion soup. Sorry but it s delicious and we are not ashamed! I will not be French onion soup shamed while in France! Back to the dinner- soup was great, entrees were delicious but the tight tables, pompous patrons and the waiter who literally will ignore Americans is what warrants this two star rating. Wanted to love it, the experience made us have to write this review to warn others to stay away from Le Procope.