Le Restaurant located in the 4th arrondissement in Paris was, unfortunately, a disappointment. For…read morethe 1 Michelin star rating this restaurant boasts, I expected deliciousness, creativity, and impeccable service. The restaurant fell short in each of these criteria, in our experience. First, I think that it is a pretty important for servers to always ask about any allergies. As someone with a few food allergies, I notice when I am asked what my restrictions are. At just about every fine dining restaurant I have been to, I have been asked this question. But I was not asked at Le Restaurant and had to volunteer this information, so I took note of that almost immediately. Next, the food was just all right. I believe that Le Restaurant tries to "wow" with advanced cooking techniques, but at the expense of taste. When my husband and I dined there for dinner in June 2017, we opted for the tasting menu. There were at least four dishes which featured some sort of foam element, and a few that featured rhubarb. For a tasting menu, I am sorry to say that I generally expect something different from each dish, but that was not the case here. I definitely felt like there was almost too much continuity from dish to dish. There were no "surprises" from one dish to the next. Additionally, the tastes were just not that great. Many of the dishes had a multitude of elements to them which did not mesh well in my mouth. They were all decent flavors by themselves, but presented together, they mostly did not deliver. Even though Le Restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, you are pretty much always outside even if you ask for indoor seating. There is no true indoor seating because there is no divide between indoors and outdoors. Hard to explain, but IMO, this is unacceptable in the summer. During a heat wave, I was sweating through my pants while dining, even though I had "indoor" seating. Unfortunately, I concluded my meal at Le Restaurant feeling dissatisfied with the experience. Maybe it was a bad day because Michelin stars are rarely awarded. But they did not win me over with their first impression, so I will not be going back or recommending them for anyone who visits Paris. There are more worthy places.

Le Restaurant seems very fitting for my 500th review: one of the fanciest, most amazing and most…read moreexpensive meals of my life! I don't usually visit restaurants of this caliber, so my review will have to be taken in the context of my naivete when it comes to Michelin-starred restaurants. The restaurant is in the L'Hotel hotel (creative names here), a 5-star hotel that just oozes understated exclusive luxury. It's small, it's exquisite and the entry to Le Restaurant is marked by two large green velvet curtains. The dining room is designed to be a sheltered courtyard with skylight windows, fresh greenery and outside light filtering in. There are only about 15 tables, so a reservation is a NECESSITY here. The decor is bohemian luxury: nothing matches, it's all velvet/velour/gold and tasteful with pops of bright colors here and there. Perfect for the mood of the hotel. I admired the taste of the interior designer on multiple occasions during the meal -- the whole atmosphere was a zany and creative while still maintaining refined luxury. Our chairs for dinner were plush upholstered lounge chairs, lending such an elegance to the meal. The service was flawless (except for the part where the end of the meal drags on forever and you have to flag someone down to pay the check...but this is simply a cultural difference). The servers spoke excellent English and made some excellent recommendations. The 5-course tasting meal that we selected was 110 euros per person (about $153 based on current exchange). The menu handed to the man had all the prices. Mine didn't have any! We started with two glasses of champagne that were so apropros to the setting! We decided that the suggested 3 glasses of wine with the meal would be too much, so we asked our waiter for suggestions and he suggested an amazing Saint Amour Pinot Noir from Burgundy. It was absolutely delicious -- light with a wonderful berry nose and forward fruit flavor. Ended dry though and was a perfect complement. The meal: Amuse-bouche: Cauliflower mousse. Amazing. Starter: King crab with avocado mousse. Light, flavorful, citrus hints, gorgeous presentation. One of my favorite dishes of the night. Starter: Turbot (apparently quite a prized fish indigenous to the North Atlantic and Mediterranean...first time having it...ridiculously good) perfectly prepared, melt-in-your-mouth..I don't remember the exact accompaniments except that it was phenomenal. Entree: Wild pigeon in beet puree. SO OUTSTANDING!!! I've never had pigeon and now my impression is that it's the most tender, lean, flavorful bird I've ever had. Like duck but much less fatty and more tender. Palate cleanser: Citrus sorbet. Refreshing! Cheese plate: Wow. Little sticks of sharp Etivaz with graces of apple slices and sage that added just the right pop. Super surprised by how wonderful it was. Dessert: Assortment of berries with fresh cream, raspberry mousse and deconstructed biscuit. A take on strawberry shortcake but sooo much more flavorful and light. Not heavy at all. After-dessert: A little plate of pink marshmallows and little pies and cakes. Summary: This meal will likely cost between $400-$500 for two people when the 5-course tasting and all the alcohol (we had a total of 2 glasses champagne and 4 glasses of wine) clock in. BUT IT'S WORTH IT! Like others say. Amazing. Prepare for 3 hours. Make sure you like your date!!! This is key. ;)

When in Paris one should try a soufflé. Searched the Internet and this restaurant was one of…read moreseveral that made great soufflés. I viewed menus as well as read reviews and of course another deciding factor was to have a superb french dinner. Well Au Petit Marguery rive gauche has these attributes and more! We started with a shared salad Salade de gambas, sucrine croquante, vinaigrette à l'orange (King shrimp salad, crispy sucrine lettuce, orange dressing) . The dressing was light not overpowering and the shrimp very fresh. For the Plat my wife had the Magret de canard du sud ouest sauce miel et balsamique, Fricassée de légumes de saison (South-West duck breast honey and balsamic sauce, Seasonal vegetable fricassee ) The duck was medium rare juicy and tender, the vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was a great compliment. I ordered the Lapin farci à la brousse de brebis et tomates confites Mijotée de côtes de blettes et jus de sarriette (Rabbit stuffed with fresh ewe's cheese and tomato confit Simmered Swiss chard stems and savory sauce). This was a fantastic dish. The stuffing was moist and hinted of cheese again not overpowering and the sauce very good. You know a good Restsurant when the sauces are made from many hours of simmering stock and reducing to a thick Demi glacé. Now for the finale. The grand marnier soufflé came out puffed and golden. The waitress took the bottle of grand marnier and poured it over the soufflés and flambéed them. When the flames went out it was time to indulge. These were light fluffy and so so tasty. The waitress was cordial and hospitality above and beyond! We sat in the solarium this was s great atmosphere. We will be returning when in Paris again next year Not sure what others were saying that this was not a lively place! There were many tables full when we went at 9:45pm. You don't rate a restaurant on how lively/busy they are. You rate on food, atmosphere, service ...etc

Fairly long menu of well-executed traditional dishes - never best in class (you can find the same…read moredishes better prepared at many other restaurants) but still quite flavourful. Service is attentive and prices are reasonable for the quality. Decent, well-priced wine list. The gougères and bread are delicious.

We were happy to be able to find a Michelin restaurant within walking distance of our apartment…read more We were able to make same day reservations. The restaurant is in an unassuming part of town, hidden amongst apartments and businesses. It has a cozy, small restaurant feel. We were welcomed in and the menu showed an array of delightful offerings. It took us awhile to decide between chefs tasting and the 3 course offering. Ultimately we went with the 3 course offering due to being able to choose our courses and larger portion sizes. The scallops in broth were the best dish we had. The fish fumee app was also incredible. The whitefish entree was buttery and large in portion size. For dessert, the stack with ginger ice cream on top was fantastic. We also had the aged cheese platter which was an excellent relief from dessert sweets throughout our stay in Paris. The wine list was good, our favorite was the Saumur Elegance blanc. Buttery and smooth, no complaints at all. The waitstaff seemed unexcited that we were American but overall friendly by French standards. Can recommend this restaurant for a elevated dining experience for the area.

* * * * * Notposted A real hidden gem IMHO. The food was so…read moreamazing, best dinner in Paris after multiple trips and many restaurants. Complex flavours and textures, everything complimentary and contrasting in sometimes surprising ways. We did the 6 course tasting and only one dish were we not blown away by and it was still good, just not jaw dropping haha. Our absolute favorite dish was Ihe chocolate mousse, defying the laws of physics to be that light and yet that rich! Atmosphere is a somewhat basic, still nice, but not fancy or especially elegant. Definitely not on same level as the food, but that's OK with me. We had a couple of glasses of white whine that were very nice but nothing special. Bottle of red was recommended and was great, we even bought a bottle to take home.

Super nice spot to stop in for drinks. They use fresh fruit and you can tell each cocktail is made…read morewith care and the ingredients are well thought out. I had the Passion Fruit Mojito which was DELICIOUS.

One of the best bars to grab a strong drink on a rough day. The only gay bar I've been to in Paris…read moreand I love it ! The staff is all gorgeous and extremely friendly, I've yet to have a problem with service. Long Island iced tea is what I came For last night and boy oh boy did the nail it. Large strong drink served in a fish bowl style glass. Happy hour is 17-20 and buy one get one free which is a great deal as the drinks are on the expensive side 16 euros. Love this place but not a huge fan of the food but there's a million other places to eat in Paris so I'll save this place just for drinks.

Must must come to this absolute gem. Perfect breakfast/brunch/lunch place in the lower 16th. In…read moredoor and out door seating; quiet background music adds to the relaxed vibe of the place. Menu has a good selection of bagels, juices and hot drinks. Vegan options too. We had the egg bagel, orange juice and a cortado. Highly recommend.

First off this place is styled adorably. The interior and exterior, really love the chairs! Holiday…read morecafé is in the lowest part of the 16th but one of the things I love is there's not a huge crowd here, as some as the other hip places in the 10th and the le marais. Its a great spot with good food drinks and calm. I came the other day and didn't realize it was more of a café and not a coffee shop. Will definitely try the brunch next time I'm around the 16th! The prices are very affordable and the coffee is very good for being a café not a coffee shop! Will definitely return for a full blown brunch next time!

My husband and I ate here a few times while honeymooning in Paris in December. The food was a more…read morethan pleasant surprise, as it was presented in the most elegant way - and the food being very tasty. It was like an explosion of every wonderful taste in your mouth. The service ... Well the service was utterly the best we have ever received - and will be the best service we will ever receive. The waitstaff was extremely attentive and accommodating and just pleasant all around. The dinner service manager, Charlie was absolutely extraordinary. He made our time in Paris so wonderful. He surprised us with many little treats and went way above and beyond expectation. I would absolutely recommend eating here if you're staying at the hotel or happen to be in the area. The food and service is excellent!

I loved it! Highly recommended. It was like a fusion of French and Asian cuisine. Very tasty ,…read moredelicate and beautiful presentation. The desert was very creative and tasty too. I'd definitely go back again. Great price for lunch time! とってもオススメ、美味しかったです。日本とフレンチを合わせたような繊細で複雑な組み合わせなのにうまく調和が取れていて素晴らしい食事でした。デザートも繊細な工夫が色々とされていて満点でした。ランチはお手頃価格でよかったです。

Alcazar is a must stop restaurant right now in Paris, and it did not disappoint. While still…read morepopular with the Parisian crowd, they are welcoming to Americans and clearly comfortable with their international crowd. They start you with (pitted!) olives, bread, and butter, which were all fresh and delicious. We ordered the burgundy snails and the white Tarama as appetizers, and were absolutely obsessed with both. It was my friend's first time trying escargot and she loved them! The steak frites weren't my favorite, as the frites were pretty soggy but overall the experience was great!!

A truly special dining experience! This was the perfect place to try escargot for the first time…read moreand be treated to such great hospitality! Everything on the menu is crafted beautifully and the staff are always prepared with suggestions tailored exactly to the experience you want. This is a must visit while in Paris!

TBH when it comes to international restaurants and recommendations I'd trust Google Reviews over…read moreYelp which is much more USA focused... and I'm glad I did for Le Grand Cafe d'Athenes. It had an amazing international Google review and so I made sure to make a reservation for my recent trip to Paris. If I could read the first Yelp review, I'd probably be arguing their 1 star review right! It can be difficult to get a delicious meal if you don't book in advance in Europe (otherwise you're likely to get stuck at a tourist trap with poor food) and so I made sure to make a reservation here, and boy am I glad I did! They were fully booked the evening I was there and the restaurant had to turn away walk ins and made sure to confirm only those with reservations were sat. After checking their list for our name, my party was sat, and maybe it's because we ordered a bottle of rosé that we got complimentary water (in Europe you pay for water). Some of the things on their menu is in Greek, but the staff is well versed in English to help you out if you ask, and even their liquor was Greek. The food here was DELICIOUS (my favorite was their spanakopita- seriously, the best I've ever had, and I eat Greek food a lot)! While the food is amazing, service can be a tad bit slow, but that because they're swamped with all their diners because they're so yummy - so it's a slight give and take here, but don't let that hinder you from coming. Make a reservation, soak in the Parisian ambiance and sit outdoors to people watch, and eat some delicious Greek food.

We had a lovely meal here during our Parisian vacation. Le Grand Cafe d'athenes is a great option…read morefor Greek food when you want to switch things up! We made a reservation weeks in advance and the restaurant was extremely thorough in confirming ahead of time and the day of the meal. They were completely booked for dinner and we saw a handful of people get turned away during our meal bc they were completely booked. We came on a weekend for dinner and this street in Paris was definitely lively (even in August when many locals go on holiday). This was no surprise to me as the Google reviews give this place 4.4 stars! We sat on the sidewalk and had a really nice evening drinking wine and enjoying the food and ambiance. Would definitely come back and recommend to friends!