L'express lived out to most of the expectations set by previous reviewers. We were able to get a table for early Sunday evening and the place was still relatively quiet. We were greeted with some of the best baguette bread and mustard/cornichons. We had the goat cheese salad, ravioli and the steak tartar. Even though it was obvious we were the non french speaking tourists, the waiters were very nice and helpful. The service was prompt and they gave us help with our young toddler. Sadly he was out of patience by the end of the dinner so we didn't have a chance to try the desserts (though we did take a walk up to suite 88 chocolatier for a decadent hot chocolate.