I have lived half of my life in Paris and it constantly amazes me how high end restaurants intentionally mistreat their guests. First of all our Entree and Main Course were wonderful and if that were the criteria for my review it would be Five Star, but the entire staff were more like gatekeepers at a prison than waiters and hosts. I speak fluent French and yet everyone insisted on speaking to me in broken English. We were taken up several narrow stairways to a room where they confine the tourist and granted there were some that deserved to be there. The better dining rooms downstairs are off limits to us. We were seated in a room with only cursory comfort. There was a very loud speaker behind our table playing annoying disco music so the candlelight was diminished significantly. The waiter and hostess showed their teeth but never smiled. There was an ever present air of destain in their every action. I asked the waiter if this room was set aside for tourists and he was visible shaken but an idiotic grin remained constant as he denied that that was the case. There was a very brief moment when the canned Music was turned off and an Asian woman sat at a piano and sang about six soft versions of American and French songs ...but we soon realized why she was there. Four times during her set she abruptly changed the melody to "Happy Birthday to you" and suddenly we were all transported to children's party restaurant as all of the cell phones came out and people clapped and sang. Her duty done she left ...and the canned disco music was put back on. One waiter knocked over a bottle of water on our table and soaked the entire surface. He refused to change the cloth and repeatedly placed napkins over the spill soaking each until after the fifth it was only wet. The hostesses at the entrances of these grand salons are more monsters at the gate than hostesses. They also show their teeth without smiling and condescend to herd the patrons to the various rooms that they and only they deem appropriate. The Soufflé on the menu is not a soufflé it was what is called "Lava Cake" elsewhere, a mass of reheated raw batter of chocolate in a copper terrine with a shiny crust. The bill came to nearly $500 and still we were asked to add a tip. Most people don't realize that the service and taxes are included in France ..,so when they are presented the the portable payment portal they are asked to add 15% 20% or ever 25% and they usually crack under the pressure of the moment and they never see a small button at the bottom that says "no thank you" which I chose. I have lived in and visited Paris often over the past 50 years and now I'm 71 years old and I think I am finally weary of doing battle. M Dane read more

My friends and I had a dinner reservation here on Wednesday night at 7:45pm. One of my friends in the group has already dined here previously as it's known as one of the oldest restaurants in Paris and has magnificent upscale Parisian flair. We were sat in the room where everyone predominantly spoke English including the waiters. We are foodies, so we already knew what we were ordering which was the truffle rigatoni. However, two of us did the roasted scallops with a leek fondue and the other did a mushroom soup. If you are looking to order wine, you may be very overwhelmed with the massive amount of pages in the wine book. I mean they were at least 20 plus pages of different white wines of different regions. The prices for the bottles can range from as low as 66 euros to 27,000 euros. However, the assigned sommelier to our table was very helpful with our top picks for a bottle of wine. Also, it was cheaper to order a bottle for the table than just to get a glass of wine. The complimentary starter was clotted cheese and cracker which were really good. The food came out pretty quick, and to start the roasted scallop presentation was gorgeous. Not only were the scallops perfectly cooked, they were succulent and flavorful. The leek fondue in the shell was lovely. It has the flavor profile of a grilled artichoke but the saltiness complimented the buttery scallop. For the main, the truffle rigatoni was phenomenal. The dish was covered with sliced truffles and the truffle cream sauce covered every piece of pasta. It was rich and flavorful. I couldn't even finish the dish but I did make sure I ate every slice of the truffle on top to get my money's worth. Don't leave without getting photos in the hallway, staircase, or the bathroom! If you're looking for an opulent dining experience - Laperouse is your place! read more

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Another steak and frites adventure for myself but make it fancy (even the bathroom). Came here after a long day of walking around at the Louvre. Probably the best fries I had during my steak frites adventure. The peppercorn sauce that was used for the steak was probably 2nd behind Le Bon Georges. If you get escargot, get a small toothpick fork to help pry out the snails. Neat trick the waiter taught us! Highly recommend a reservation if you can, particularly during the dinner time and weekends. read more

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Frenchies said good, but recent reviews tell of poor service & decrease in food quality

Extremely disappointed with this place. We regularly dine here and have been so satisfied we brought some friends on this trip saying how amazing this place is. We were so embarrassed. The service was terrible. The food was sub par and the ambiance of the place needed a freshen up. The cold water faucet in the bathroom didn't work. Nobody cares. We asked for bread and butter three times and they kept forgetting, The beef Wellington, that was always our go to, was horrible. Barely edible. We apologized to our friends after we left and will never dine here again. Seems the management doesn't care about service or quality. It's turned into one of those places that has a great name, and management thinks they can serve sub par food and people will still come. That approach won't last. read more

First opened in 1766 as La Maison Lapérouse, this distinguished restaurant and bar situated smack on the banks of the Seine is a favorite spot for well-heeled literary and artistic types. It's the sort of place where you can spend an evening chasing the ghosts of patrons such as Victor Hugo and Gustave Flaubert, who frequented the place to write, loaf and meet with artistic comrades. Upstairs, intimate private booths create a "boudoir" vibe. Couples or small groups of friends dine on red-velvet divans bathed in candlelight. Some booths have views of the street or the river. There's an old-world allure to the place that certainly warrants an evening here, if only for an (admittedly pricey) before-dinner drink. The service was phenomenal but the food was subpar. Especially if you're interested in literary history, or simply want to soak in an ambiance you'd have a hard time finding elsewhere, reserving a couple of hours for this historic spot is something I recommend. read more

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It's interesting because while it clearly states you only have 2 hours, our dinner took nearly 4 and that had everything to do with us waiting for our dessert for 40 min and then the check for an hour (and we had to ask 3 different people) We did dine with a table of celebrators, and an influencer in the same room (we were here during the tail end of fashion week) no I will not say their names. They are people too. It was. It odd or out of place and nor did they look uncomfortable in a dining room full of normal people (no no one went up to them) At The table next to us was an American couple who struck up conversation and was so kind, then a pair of women both dripping in Cartier (one wearing well over $300k in Cartier alone). All this to say this restaurant serves a wide range of people comfortably and treated everyone the same way. We are here on the first night of our Paris leg and I was clearly getting sick so our server saw this (it was not doing well LOL) actually offered to make his family's "health tea" for me. Which was incredibly kind of him. He made two posts and it legitimately helped me feel better while I was there. I ordered two pots and got the recipe (it was also incredibly delicious so I will be making this at home when feeling sick in future) I am writing this 3 weeks after dining here, and I have to say aside from his kindness, our food was forgettable (I remember it was plated beautifully, but i don't remember remotely what we ordered). Not bad, I just truly cannot remember it. I think most people come here for the lush atmosphere that feels very old world and luxurious. There is a lot of storied history. I also seem to remember seeing something about it turning into more of a party/ club atmosphere on certain nights (that's entirely from TikTok though s I would go there for more info - that is not my scene) It's a great option if you want to dress up for a romantic evening. Our night was a bit marred by the aforementioned 40 min wait for dessert and then additional hour for the check - we were exhausted and I was feeling so sick. I know long relaxing dinners are part of French culture but we did ask for the check 3 times so clearly we wanted to get out of these and get to bed. All in all, I would come back for the romance, and atmosphere alone but not especially for the food. It is definitely going to be added to my list of must do's when in Paris and will be adding it to my recommendation list! read more

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Only twice have I felt like I was in a wonderful dream when dining out. This is one of those experiences. We started our visit with drinks at the bar: a gorgeous, comfortable, opulent space. The bartender was very attentive and gracious, and he arranged to have our drinks transferred to our lovely table in the dining room upstairs. We loved the French music playlist so much that we attempted to recreate it on Spotify at home! (Yes - we used Shazam to identify some songs; don't tell anyone!) We had requested a private dining room, but then discovered that there was a 50 euro charge per person for the room, so we declined it and had dinner in the main dining room. The dining room is as beautiful as it is luxurious, with a view of the Seine. We ordered the Duck Foie Gras as a starter, and shared the wonderful Beef Wellington (which was served in May 1940 to Sir Winston Churchill) for dinner. The Wellington was doused with a delicious red wine sauce, and accompanied by a fresh green salad. It is still as good 83 years later as I'm sure it was then - perhaps even better. We paired our meal with a nice bottle of French red wine. A talented pianist played and sang retro hits from American artists, like the Eagles (Hotel California), some Carole King, some Fleetwood Mac, and many others - and we loved it!!! So much fun! The restaurant appears to cater to well-heeled American tourists. Service was gracious and attentive, with waiters constantly checking on us, filling our water glasses, topping off our wine, and clearing dirty plates. The sommelier was very nice and chill - not pushy at all. The restaurant's wine list is the size of a phone book. When we requested the check, another staff member came to our table, and requested an additional tip, which we were not expecting, but we complied. They deserved every euro of it. This is an expensive, decadent, unforgettable restaurant. When visiting Paris, everyone should visit a fine dining restaurant like this at least once during their stay. Paris rivals, and in many cases exceeds, the fine dining experiences we've had in the United States. read more

Lapérouse - Mezcal drink with fresh berries and mint, and Gin and Tonic. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Ehhhhh... a sumptuous bit of decor but loud music blasting in the middle of dinner? Where's the romance? Not a fan...

What a great experience and loved every minute of it. Samantha was so accommodating because we had to cancel our original reservations because France was playing in the World Cup Semi-Finals. We were able to book another one for an early dinner. We were the first group to arrive at 7:30 and it felt like we had the whole restaurant for ourselves. So much history and the ambiance was really cool. Our waiter was so helpful and answered all of our questions. Even the doorman was a great photographer and took and excellent picture of us. We were celebrating our 10th year anniversary in Paris and it was our last night so it made the trip even better. Ambiance 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 9/10 Bathrooms 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Value 9/10 Will I Return? Oui Oui read more

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Food, service and ambiance was amazing. Great wine list and the beef Wellington was perfect. Our service paced us nicely and was very helpful and attentive. read more

We love it here. We went several times because of how great the drinks were and the service was amazing!! We didn't ever eat dinner there but the bar was great! read more

Le restaurant est magnifique et la nourriture ainsi que le service sont excellents, je recommande également l'ambiance au bar

Lampérouse is an upscale dinner place in Paris, France, and if was delicious. It featured great service and a nice high end ambiance. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, we sat indoors. Both are great options, so make your choice based on the weather. The service was friendly and efficient. Places like this in Paris all have slower service than places in America, but that is part of the dining experience. The food was great. We got their steak and it was really delicious. It was a Chateaubriand steak with pepper sauce and french fries. It was not the best I've had but it was still really good. With all steaks in Paris I recommend a medium rare to rare cook as the quality of the meat is supreme. It would be a waste to get the meat cooked closer to well done. The dessert is amazing, I would recommend getting the raspberry tart. It's one of the best raspberry tarts I've ever had. I would suggest getting dinner at Lampérouse. I would also recommend getting a reservation in advance just to be safe. Great food, great upscale vibe. And well priced for what it is! Check out the menu in the pictures I've provided. read more

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They let me know that i needed to leave the table and was only 1 hour into my dinner, who eats in 1 hour. Mashed potatoes needed seasoning. Literally just came for the soufflé and was told it was "sold out" when another table ordered it about 5 mins prior. Likely was told no, as the need d the table in 1 hour which is insane. Would definitely NOT come back and not recommend. House wine is horrible/ merde. read more

Stunning Parisian restaurant - recently renovated but retains all of the history and decadence. Numerous private rooms for 2 - 30 and lovely bar/lounge. read more

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We had an amazing time here. The history alone is mind blowing and humbling. We had the surprise lunch and we loved everything we had. Flavorful, unique, and surprising. The service was great and we were surprised by dining in a solo room- which you normally need to pay extra for. I suggest if you come here- pay more for the private room- it is truly a one of a kind experience. read more

Honestly we were really disappointed. We came here Saturday of fashion week and expected quite a scene but it was literally dead. There wasn't a single person in the bar, most of the tables never filled up - perhaps everyone was in the private rooms? But still it felt deserted. The food was OK but not great-especially for the price.The new renovations weren't anything to write home about - in fact It kind of looked like an old place that needed to be renovated. Also one thing I thought was irritating was they asked if I wanted a glass of champagne for my birthday when I Came in. Of course I said yes but when I got the bill they charged me $75 for one glass! Seems like a sneaky thing to do for a high-class establishment. The concierge at the Ritz recommended this place but We were rather disappointed and I think it's living on its old reputation. Save your money read more