The last two trips to Paris we've dined here. The service is impeccable, the food is delicious and the ambience just couldn't get any better. I can easily recommend this restaurant too, friends, family, and friends that I have yet to meet! read more

Outstanding food and service! Every dish we had was delicious! The staff was very helpful and friendly. Thank you.

The best meal I had in Paris! The ambiance was warm and cozy! The meal was tasty from amuse bouche to dessert! Service was absolutely perfect, everything you'd expect from a restaurant like this! read more

Service and food top notch If you have to have great hospitality- this is the team. Food was amazing as well - almost a must stop by in Paris. Natalie is the best hostess and I will always recommend this place. Entire staff is amazing . read more

Good restaurant, but our waiter seemed very green and unsure of himself. We each ordered the formula for that evening, of a starter, main and dessert, and we were charged separately for each item, which we didn't realize until we got back to the hotel and were looking at the total. We intended to go back and ask for an adjustment, but we got busy with sightseeing and didn't go back. For starters, we both had the cold veggie soup (pea soup, maybe? I don't remember). It was cool, refreshing and delicious. Next, boyfriend had the rotisserie chicken, and I had a white fish with a caramel sauce - which sounds weird, and it is, but it was delicious. We had a side of au gratin potatoes, which have to be the best I've ever had, and a "complimentary" side of mashed potatoes - also fantastic! (However, I believe we were charged for those as well). We split a bottle of a nice white French wine. Dessert was a mousse of some kind, and very delicious! Despite our waiter and the fact that we believe we were overcharged, we'd still go back. We'll just check the bill more carefully next time. read more

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Great location in the Latin quarter, on a quiet street. The food is all cooked with a flame. Rotisserie, grilled or flame roasted -- that equals delicious. Comfortable seating, nice ambiance and exceptional service await you here. Portions were large ( I thought). The rabbit terrine was exceptionally tasty, served with freshly baked crusty bread. The herb flamed (at the table) roasted rotisserie chicken burst with flavors. The special was a guinea fowl, also roasted on the rotisserie and absolutely mouth watering. Super wine list by the glass or bottle and reasonable prices. This was an earthy well done meal. read more

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We had the most perfect dinner here. The space is gorgeous: particularly on a cold winter night with that huge fireplace. The food was fabulous and the potions were quite large. I highly recommend this place: ironic equally welcoming for a romantic dinner or a family dinner. Very accommodating. The Veloute and Roast Chicken were amazing. read more

L'Atelier Maître Albert - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Great food on a quiet street in Latin Quarter. Amazing service and presentation. Staff spoke perfect English with a smile. Fantastic value for the set menu. Just wish we knew to ask to be seated in the main room or the one adjacent to it so that we could see the fireplace. Would be back for sure and recommend to friends. read more

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The food in general was delicious except for the steak Au Poivre was tough but sauce and fries was top notch. The appetizers were delicious as well as the chicken. The wine list was expensive. read more

Maitre Albert's waiters and waitresses (apart from 2 very nice waiters who stepped in to serve the actual meal) were the most rude and aggressive wait staff I have ever had the displeasure of coming across. Very bad vibes all meal long as well - kind of like a gang of angry wait staff hovering around when we were trying to salvage what was going to be a ruined evening. They were like a gossipy group of mean people who hate their lives and jobs and inflict this on unsuspecting clients. For this reason alone, I advise you to AVOID this restaurant at all costs. For what it is worth, I am a regular at some of the best establishments in the world, across Europe and elsewhere, in places that are both high-end and casual but excellent! I have never been challenged and spoken rudely to like this before by restaurant personnel, anywhere. My mother and I were excited for a cozy and traditional meal, and 3 staff literally yelled at me before we even had the chance to sit down at the table because of a mistake in their own booking system. The way they handled this technical error was abominable. The chef and his investors should weed out these mean, rude and aggressive staff before they bring the ship down with them. However, due to what appears to be systemic failings at this resto, my guess is that the mgmt has thrown in the towel. I'd be surprised if the namesake chef is still involved at all. Worst dining experience I've ever had in 20 years of eating in France. Stay away. read more

My wife and I had a delicious steak dinner at this restaurant. Our high school French is not the best, but the waiter was helpful. The atmosphere was great. The dining room had a great fireplace, and the fire made it warm and inviting. All of the food was delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

Chef Guy Savoy may have burned out on Vegas (and who hasn't?) so he took over the helm at this place. It is a sleek, modern, understatedly elegant room without pretense. All gorgeous black slate, black walls and accoutrements. There are splashes of vibrant crazed art hanging in the dining room so you don't feel like you're eating in the barrel of a French 75. There is a cozy bar if you don't want to be seen and a spacious dining room if you do, along with an intimate small room for that special night with a few special people other than your poker buddies. Thankfully there is no rock loop blaring Johnny Halliday's Greatest or the latest by Chupee. The focused menu features grilled items and hits all the right notes; Beef, Veal, Fish, and Chicken and there are all the ala carte sides you like. Pommes Dauphinois (Gratin), and Artichokes Gratin as well. No Mac 'n Cheese need apply. Enjoy the Amuse Bouche of Vegetable Salmon Shooters next to a Pistachio Cracker with a Salami Skewer to go with your first Kir Royale. It brought out the Louis Quatorze in me. And the Angels are in details. Fresh ground Salt and White Pepper on the table which are far enough apart that require a Segway to go visiting. Heated plates, calm waiters. There is a curated wine list and unless you know what you're doing, have a working knowledge of French Wine, or only order by cost, then let the helpful Staff help you. I did and ended up with a perfect Cote du Rhone 2015 Croze Hermitage which pair nicely with the Pate, Salade Lardon, and stood up confidently to the Rack of Lamb. And speaking of the Staff, my Server was attentive, professional, knew how to work a table and he enhanced the evening to the point where I left an extra cash tip and a lamb chop for the Waiter's puppy. Parting with money was easy, but giving up that Lamb Chop, well, that's another matter. There was no upselling, no pushing specials (that didn't move the week before), no hurry and no worry here. The Vibe: Upscalers, kindred carnivores. The Food: Straight at you with no foo foo flash. The chef hasn't gone swimming in the kitchen. You will get things you can recognize and enjoy. A basket of fresh bread showed up which required removing the crumb from the crust to maximize the cultured butter with Sel Gris. The Terrine du Champagne was a spiritual experience. All pork bits and pieces with Aspic and a Gelatin border. Let's call it Head Cheese, because that's what it was, done well and served with a Fig Compote which got my vote. This dish fulfilled my pigish wish. The Oeuf Parfait (eggs) with Mushrooms of the Moment was as composed as Queen Elizabeth. It was a riff on the traditional Salade Lardon. A perfect runny Egg nestled on Escarole with thin Bacon strips and a light Vinaigrette. It paid stage door Johnny homage to a classic. The Frenched Bone-In Rack of Lamb was meaty, lamby and was served with Lamb Jus. To start with it was photogenic as presented and satisfying to the photographer once it was disassembled table side. The meat was grilled to medium rare and was down pillow tender. If you're in the mood to share, you will have chosen wisely. If you're selfish, all the better as this dish was terrific. The Pomme Dauphnoise (mandolined Potatoes with Cream, taking a tour under the Slamander with Gruyere was almost as good as my version). The Gratin Artichaud was also lovely, in case you didn't have enough cream with the Pomme D. The Chef used bottoms instead of hearts, and I prefer a good firm bottom to a soft heart any day. Finally, there was a sophisticated Cheese plate with all the fixin's. The Cheeses change quickly and the kitchen is generous with each selection to point to with your fork. Americans are used to Cheese as a appetizer to mollify guests at a party and keep them out of the way. Here, Cheese is a separate course and a precursor to dessert, but for this evening the Cheese finished me off. Ah, Death by Cheese is so welcome. A soft Bleu, a Triple Cream, a nutty wannbe Gruyere, and a Goat wrapped in Straw with a pick-up-styx distribution of Granny Smith batons, and grilled Bread. Lord, take me now. Atelier Maitre Albert, I am so there next visit. read more

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Google review only has 4.3/5 but very glad we came. Amazing food and friendly service even though we barely speak any French. Had chicken and duck special. Also very much enjoyed white asparagus and chicken liver appetizer. Wine by glass is on the pricy side but very good wines. read more

L'Atelier Maître Albert - White asparagus and chicken liver salad - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Although I lived nearly 20 years at a distance of a few dozen meters, I had never set foot in what can now almost be considered an institution in the 5th arrondissement. I'm not going to give you the usual talk about Guy Savoy; you've already read it 100 times in 100 articles. As glorious and competent as they are, making the historical filling of chefs' lives, my cup of tea has never been. Megalomaniacs won't forgive me for that. Guy Savoy not being, in my opinion, in this category, I am saved! One of the primary defects that affect many restaurants after a few years is shortness of breath. We have our regular customers; we bungle the plates a little, the service becomes more (too) cool, we save on suppliers, quantities, etc.. Here, none of this. We have maintained quality and consistency. The poultry is therefore still farmed and from Maine, the Breton pigeon and the Charolais beef rib. In terms of taste, there is nothing to complain about. Both the fish, scallops, and pigeon are perfectly cooked. The same for vegetables, with a special mention for gratin, spinach, and mushrooms. Idem for the excellent puff pastry brioche for dessert. We will also note the soup, dish that we find less and less on the menus for various reasons, good or bad. Thinking that with it, "you don't get value for money". To believe that it will be bland. That it's only for winter. And it is also true that the presentation is more complicated. Indeed, during the movement from the kitchen to the dining room, most of the time, decoration will not fit on the liquid. Hence the diversion, which consists in bringing the empty but decorated plate without the liquid. And to serve it at the table. At those prices (no entry under 11 euros and no dish under 22), we could expect a little more effort on the presentation of some plates. Like the pigeon, excellent by the way. Smooth transition to address my only real disappointment: the setting. If the first room near the entrance is beautiful, the second room should be avoided. The black ceiling decor is completely outdated, and the lights are too powerful; the sound is loud. Only the majestic fireplace would justify the imperative need to sit here. Nevertheless, we must thank the nursery schools of the 5th arrondissement for the generous donations of the paintings on the walls. It is therefore always a beautiful Parisian table that can welcome you for lunch or dinner, quality products, well prepared, merely deserving a little more attention on the presentation. Did you see that? It is possible to talk about a (secondary) restaurant of a great chef by focusing on the plate and without unpacking the biography to make the filling... read more

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Everything was excellent. I've been there twice and both times we walked away very happy. Great wine selection as well.

Tucked into a tiny street between Notre Dame and the Boulevard St. Germain, L'Atelier Maître Albert offers a refined menu in a fancy setting. Every detail is carefully considered. The stone walls are accentuated by painted black beams, the dark tables by solid silver cutlery. In the winter, according to our family friend with whom we dined the other night, they light the massive fireplace to warm up the dining room. In the summer, thankfully, the air conditioning is on full blast. The attentive staff was present but not intrusive, and they brought each drink and dish promptly. Dinner that evening was preceded by a trio of amuse bouches: a thin carrot-orange soup that tasted more like pumpkin than anything else, two slices of salami speared on toothpicks, and a savory basil and red bell pepper mini muffin. These went very well with the gin and tonic (I should have asked what gin they used--it was the best one I'd had in a while), and helped curb our hunger while we perused the menu. It wasn't easy to choose from the meat-centric menu. L'Atelier proposes lamb, beef, chicken, duck, pigeon from Brittany, and various fish, most of which is roasted on a spit. We could see the spit at the back of the restaurant, a giant silver grill looking sleek against the all-black walls. The mains come with your choice of sides: potatoes gratin, creamed spinach and mushrooms, roasted red peppers with zucchini, green salad, risotto... For my partner, it was a no-brainer: gratin dauphinois. I chose the spinach and mushrooms. The appetizer was equally easy to choose: I had the "autour de la tomate" which turned out to be a selection of sliced tomatoes drizzled in pesto and a delicate but chunky tomato purée, topped with a beautiful hunk of burrata on a slice of olive bread. My table mates also turned towards tomato: a smooth soup poured from a pitcher by a member of the kitchen staff over a dab of herbed feta. It was scrumptious too, but I don't regret my decision. Never turn down burrata. For the main dish, I settled on the pigeon. It, too, was delicate and delicious--so delectable that I even ate the skin, which I usually avoid. My partner was happy with his magret de canard, and our friend with her lamb shoulder and grilled vegetable side. We didn't stay for dessert, preferring to grab cones at a gelato place down the street so we could enjoy the cathedral at sunset. I have no doubt that dessert would have been as carefully executed and as tasty as the rest of the meal. Upon leaving, the hostess extended a bowl of Vichy mints for us to savor on the way out. They're experts on the little touches. read more

L'Atelier Maître Albert - Autour de la tomate, scrumptious burrata in the middle - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I'm literally the biggest Guy Savoy fan girl so imagine my excitement coming here. It was aight, nothing special. The edge to edge doneness wasn't there in the cote de boeuf and the sides were not memorable (Altho the mashed potato was yum). The appetizers were good though (cold tomato soup and chicken liver salad). read more

We got There and they would've serve us. Heads in their time on yelp isn't correct and they were extra rude about it. read more

Everything about this restaurant--the food, the service, the atmosphere, the wine list--was exquisite. We went several months ago on a trip to Paris. Our meal was a multi-course experience with sizable portions. The waiter was friendly and knowledgeable, and he made us feel at home. His wine recommendation (I wish I could remember the name so I could try to find it again) was on point. We will be back. read more

Very cozy place with great food. Service was on point and i was allowed to enjoy my meal without being interrupted every 10 minutes asking hiw my meal was. Ordered the scallops for appetizer and steak for the meal. Scallops were out of this world. They must have used crack sauce because it was addictive. Steak came out as i oredered it. Very flavorful. For dessert had the brioche. Once again it must have been infused with crack because it stimulated many senses. read more

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Atelier Maître Albert is the cutest, not-so-little upscale Rotisserie. It may be an annex of the famous house Guy Savoy, but the high-end gastronomic side has been replaced by comfy, heart-warming, home- style kind of cooking and ambiance. With a prime location near Notre-dame, in a quiet street of the mazy 5th district, the chic charcoal-colored establishment seems very popular both with locals and tourists. It's a contemporary sight for a very old part of Paris. The dining room is separated in a duality of space. One side is the Vinotheque, perfect for a quick lunch or to stare at their whole wine collection all night. The other side is way cosier, intimate with a fireplace, dimmed lights, the roasting wall of the kitchen and just a warmer feeling overall. The menu is based on the very idea of conviviality and liveliness. The small amuse-bouches were a nice touch and made the very little wait for the efficient running around staff to come take the order. My entrée was a superbly rich velouté poured directly before me in a filled saucepan. My friend had the seasonal salad and sauteed chiken livers which was highly appraisable in intensity of flavour. Main dishes were, plates to share, a choice of spit-grilled meats, vegetables and fish with some cheesy gratin as side dishes. It's simply delicious and copious. It was a fantastic roasty diner I'll definitely try (and fail) to reproduce home. So, I guess I'll have to go back next time I'm in Paris. read more

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The food here was only okay. The chicken and potatoes were a highlight. I'd say the color and presentation of the chicken wasn't that appetizing but it had a great flavor. The mashed potatoes (not pictured) were also really tasty, but seemed kind of runny/loose. The tomato appetizer was nothing to call home about. I've had better desserts as well. I felt like the experience was more so about the name behind the restaurant and not the actual food. read more

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My favorite dinner in Paris - hands down. The veal was incredible, the service was efficient and subtle, and the ambiance was modern - despite the large stone fireplace to the side of the room. Think black walls, large, eclectic artwork, open kitchen... Simply superb. read more

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Our best meal in Paris! The hospitality and food were equally wonderful. The chef even sent out special vegetables that we hadn't even ordered. read more

L'Atelier Maitre Albert was the perfect choice for our last dinner on vacation in Paris. I would describe the restaurant as modern/refined dining on rustic comfort food -- like a generous portion of succulent perfectly cooked quarter chicken from the rotisserie, leeks and spinach mushroom gratin served on cast iron cocottes, and creamy rice pudding topped with fresh berries and a scoop of sorbet. The chef created dishes with essential ingredients that could stand well on its own and plated beautifully without being too pretentious (no overwhelming sauces / overly complex seasonings / deconstructed food trends). I loved it! read more

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Everything was wow. Charming restaurant and we were treated so warmly. We got seated right in front of the fireplace and our waiter explained the menu and made wonderful recommendations for us to try. It was a cooler rainy day in Paris and this place felt like a much needed warm blanket. It was chic yet so cozy and the food was hearty and fulfilling. We were one of the first people to arrive for lunch but soon the restaurant began to draw the crowds in, needless to say this did not distract our waiter from checking on us and making us feel welcomed. Service throughout our meal was impeccable and the food was delicious felt like home. read more

Woohoo! As GOOD as it GETS! Was recently here over with PC for a late night dinner (11pm) while I was in Paris. HANDS DOWN SUCH GREAT FOOD, AMBIENCE, SERVICE! First of all, the place is open til 1am so for those of us who have to work late and have an insanely busy day scheduled, it was great to know you could pop in for a late dinner... and get GREAT FOOD and RELAX and enjoy the meal without feeling like you had to scarf down the food and jet. # scallops - had these to start and it came with a wonderful beet salad. The scallops were cooked to perfection and so full of flavor! The beet salad was a perfect compliment and there wasn't a bit of the dish left. # roasted chicken w mashed potatoes - ok, of course i had the chicken! how can you not get a classically prepared chicken while in paris.. and oh how i was craving it after having lots of seafood the night before.. the chicken was PERFECT. So tender, and so rich in flavor... and the mashed potatoes were creamy and oh so rich... (pretty sure i heard my waist complaining about the added lb-age from that night.. oops) AND i was amazed to see just how much food came out! (actually, it was too much food.. and even after stuffing myself i had some left over..) # roasted beef with bearnaise - done medium rare and it came out PERFECT... do we see a theme from this review? Wow, HUGE servings once again and the scalloped potatoes that came with were pretty smashing also! Definitely so worth trying. #tarte with ice cream - wow, this ice cream was so refreshing - not your basic run of the mill mint ice cream - it was minty (fresh) but not the mint chocolate chip we're all used to.. and it perfectly complimented the fruit tarte! YUMM. #comte around green apple - sounds intriguing, right ? cheese around an apple... well it was actually slices of cheese and slices of apple - so not so intriguing but the flavors were spot on, so no complaints there. :) the crisp crunch of the green apple with the comte was PERFECT. Love cheese in France LOVVVEEEED the food here, and the ambience is superb - rustic yet chic at the same time.. can you even do that? guy savoy can, apparently. 5/5. read more

We felt kind of under-dressed walking into this chic space at Atelier Maître Albert with my camera bag after a long day of eating and drinking our way through a sightseeing day in Paris. Immediately, we were but at ease by the host, who greeted us warmly and offered to take my backpack and seat us, even though my choppy French immediately outed me as an American tourist. I really liked the ambiance and decor of Atelier Maître Albert. It was very modern with these cool kitschy orange place mats. It felt like an SF restaurant. We went with the prix fixe menu for about €30, if I remember correctly. This consisted of a cold green soup, which I didn't know and don't remember the French word for what it was composed of. It was pretty okay. Interesting, but nothing to write home about. The main course was a delicious roasted chicken breast and drumstick with life-affirming mashed potatoes (or butter with a side of potato) and jus. Very delicious and perfectly cooked. Dessert was an amazing terrine of some kind of red citrus segments. Grapefruit-like, but not quite. It was very refreshing after all that butter. We enjoyed everything with a delicious bottle of Pinot Gris from Alsace. They had a very reasonable selection of wines normal people would actually purchase and drink. The service was very good and friendly. I don't know how Paris got such a bad rap, but all of the Parisians I encountered were very friendly. Maybe because Americans tip better than the French...hehe. Regardless, my poor attempt at French was countered with much better English on the part of our server, and he was happy to take care of us. All in all, this was one of our favorite meals of our European trip, and our favorite one in Paris. We mostly ate at little Bistros, and I'm sure there are better restaurants to be found, but walking in off the street, it was a very nice surprise and a good value for the money. read more

Location was central, food was great, service was nice (and English speaking). We showed up 30 minutes late on a busy night and they had even held our table. Atmosphere / ambience seemed to lack a little charm for my taste but I can't really put my finger on it. Wine list was on the smaller side except for the prices. We left happy. You will too! read more

Mouse house.... Seriously, dining with mice, Mickey Mouse was our guest. While eating at this seemingly upscale restaurant a mouse walks by within a few feet of our table, no joke. So totally shocked. Never in all my years from the finest to the most humble establishments around the world have I ever experienced this. We immediately informed the young waitress who promptly informed us that 70% of all Paris restaurants are infested with mice. We let her know then that in the future we plan to only dine at the 30% of restaurants that are not infested. The manager was equally indignant and defensive about the mice. This is incredible and so off the charts that a Guy Savoy restaurant is unapologetic about having mice in the restaurant. The gross out factor is so over the top I cannot begin to explain.... read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here (i think it's slightly better than the one we tried the day before - the mediterranean). Traditional french food. The starters are really good - both the chicken liver and tomato one. We finished all of them. For entree we both ordered duck (as i love duck), it's cooked very well and i can't finish it. For dessert the grapefruit with tea sauce is very nice. i ordered a chocolate with raspberry but switched with my husband's grapefruit. And the wine adds amazing touch on the food, and stands out on its own as well. The price is not too high (except the wine). We wish there are more restaurants like this in California read more

We had a very enjoyable meal here. I was so hyped about this spot and booked it weeks before we flew out to Paris. It's a Guy Savoy spot, sweet! We left very happy (although it wasn't our favorite meal in Paris). Again we were the first to arrive at 8pm, but by 8:30pm the place was packed with folks celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, holidays? The place is totally chic and modern and you can see the chefs in the kitchen doing their thing. They have a fireplace going (score!) and the place is all kinds of cool. I don't remember everything we had, but I do recall an amazing side of potatoes au gratin, foie gras. and a tasty steak! The meal was pretty expensive: over $300 US for two. Definitely the most expensive bill I ever paid for (I don't take a lot at the bill when Kevin takes me to Gary Danko, etc). But, it was a fun and memorable dinner. read more

We had a very pleasant meal here. They have a fairly small menu, and a set menu (aka prix fixe, a term which seems to be used more in the US than France) both available in English, fortunately. The atmosphere is great. A very chic, modern but comfortable space. We were promptly seated despite not having a booking. My roasted chicken was good, but not great. The highlight of the meal for me was the dessert, which was Dark chocolate fondant, crispy praliné, cacao sorbet and custard cream which was delicious. This is definitely a spendy place, but it's worth a visit. read more

The service, location and decor all get 5 stars. We had a 9:30 reservation on a Monday, and by the time we got there, the "spits" were off, with no meat hanging from them. I had thought maybe the cook to order, but that wasn't the case. When we ordered (Beef and Veal), the meal came out magically from the back. The veal, other than a portion being dry, was very tender and flavorful. Best dish of the meal. The beef, although flavorful, looked as though it had been sitting out for a while, and was about as tough. I think we just hit it on a bad night. Dessert was well executed, and the staff did a great job with wine pairing. I would give them a second try if we end up in Paris again. read more

Typically divine French fine dining in a British mod setting. Everything is delicately delicious and copious in flavor but not proportion - which leaves you feeling satisfied but not stuffed. A perfect place to truly enjoy a three course meal not having to regret a single bite. Wine by the glass is about 14-30 euros but you can trust on a good pairing. Not fancy or pretentious, we were even offered a mint on our way out. It's where you can't wait to become a regular customer ! read more

I've eaten here twice; once in a group of ten and once as a couple. The experience was very different. First, the place: slick and modern. The main room is an open kitchen with vertical rotisseries. It's impressive to see, but warm in the summer. We found very new wines at fair to good prices. The meats were caramelized on the outside and very tasty. We had a great time with the group and frankly weren't focused on the details. High quality, slightly chic indifferent service on that Saturday night. We returned without our friends later that year and were flat out disappointed. The flavors were slightly off, the sauces just didn't work and we spoke with the Maite d', and he asked me, "if I really thought the food was off?" Yeah! Never been back. Too many great restaurants that get it right. For a group, I'd think I might return. read more

Very good but not elegant food at fairly reasonable prices particularly if you go with the "menu" which does offer some choices in terms of starter, main course, and dessert. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Paris when we don't want grand gourmet food and high cost. Order wine by the bottle because the per glass prices are higher than they should be. Also, I'd recommend sticking with meat such as chicken which fares well with rotisserie cooking. Finally, don't be put off by certain negative reviews on TripAdvisor as it's clear that the reviewers expectations were out of line and they did not order food that Maitre Albert does well. read more

Elegant, cozy, with excellent classic bistro food. There's a big fireplace on one end of the dining room and an open rotisserie area on the other. Staff often does not speak English but it's not a problem. On the corner of a narrow lane on the left bank, in the shadow of Notre Dame. A lovely experience in total. read more

Fantastic! This was possibly my favorite of the restaurants we visited in Paris. The food and service were both excellent. My appetizer of asparagus with soft cooked eggs was simple and elegant, frankly, that is what I want! I love seeing a restaurant prepare quality ingredients with a simple treatment and letting the natural flavors shine. For a main course I enjoyed the duck breast with polenta. Again, so simple and so delicious! My sister and her friend got the chicken, which I tasted and it was delicious. A previous reviewer said it was just chicken and mashed potatoes, and I would say, Yup! But that is a great thing! The potatoes were buttery creamy goodness and her chicken was tender and moist. I would go back here in a heart beat! This was an outstanding and reasonably priced restaurant. Wish I lived closer! read more

It's easy to see why this is consistently rated one of the very best restaurants in Paris. L'Atelier Maître Albert is one of those elegant restaurants that manages to still feel comfortable. As soon as I entered, I knew we were in for a special treat. This is the affordable option if you want to sample the genius that is Guy Savoy, one of the very top chefs in the world. The interior features understated slate gray walls with beautiful architectural details and lots of orange. The roster is the prominent symbol and roasted and grilled meats are the house specialty. And, less I forget to mention it, the service was superb: attentive without being overwhelming. Our waitress was extremely helpful and patient with us, she never made us feel silly or stupid for not speaking perfect or, in my case, even intelligible, French. I had an appetizer of squid stuffed with crushed grapes that was to die for. I had a lovely fish entrée and something chocolatey for dessert. Everything was absolutely divine. If you can get a reservation, go here! It was about 55 Euro a person (in 2004) and well worth it! We walked back along the river, enjoying the view of Notre Dame and all the street activities. It was a gorgeous evening. read more