Wow! What an incredible experience! If you have a chance when you're in Paris to do something truly extravagant this is the place! The food was amazing the service incredible, and the atmosphere was unequaled! read more

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The ambiance was incredible. The food was pretty good, considering the menu type & presentation. Where things lacked for me was the service. It started off strong and personalized. By the cheese course, things started going downhill. Long waits to ask for things like more water/champagne. Pacing was off. Server got wound up with a larger party. Other team members finished my service? My service felt forgotten as the evening went on. Then they took literally so long to bring the check. They need to work on pace and synchronization for all tables. At this price point, there is certainly room for improvement. read more

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Ambiance, service and food were wonderful...we enjoyed the meal tremendously...we chose the five course meal and were so full by the cheese selection time...all really worth it read more

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Great ambiance and service. My favorite dishes were the pate and foie Gras starter, the cep mushroom, and the chicken. The overall team was very kind and patient. The only complaint I had was the caviar service wasn't up to pare to other places I've been and seemed more like an afterthought. Other than that everything was fantastic. read more

Let's start off with the decor. The place is beautiful. The only weird elements were our swivel chairs and the silver frame LCD in the fake fireplace. The was probably the ugliest and worse design decision ever. It makes zero sense and is an eyesore. Aside from that, the tasting menu was interesting. First of all, I had the menu with the prices whereas my girlfriend received a menu without. Secondly, the prices are up there but so much so that the almost force you for the tasting menu. That said, the good was quite good and the spacing between courses were just fine. We also had the entertainment value of some mainland Chinaman making a hissy fit over not ordering wine before his first course. The staff at Le Meurice dealt with it professionally despite the childish tantrum. Money can't buy class after all. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would be back. Thank you for the great time. read more

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This popular Alain Ducasse restaurant in Le Meurice hotel in Paris is located within a short walking distance from the Louvre Museum. We arrived at our reservation time and they kindly provided me a jacket in order to meet their strict dress code. The classy setting is inspired by Versailles Palace and the service is truly impeccable. We ordered the prix fixe menu which started with an interesting oyster plating wrapped in butter crisp for a nice texture. The amuse-bouche came in a surprising iron pot but the root vegetables were perfectly cooked and highlighted the regional produce. The asparagus appetizer was the best that we've had. The chicken main course was tender with skin that was nicely crisp. All-in-all a good highlight of French cuisine. Dessert sorbet was prepared in front of us in an impressive fruit cart. The meal ended with coffee and walnut crisps along with a box of local chocolates. We left happy with our Michelin experience. read more

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Absolutely amazing! No words to describe the experience! Staff was so kind, thoughtful, and professional! Very welcoming! Really loved the ambiance and decor! Elegant yet modern. Very well managed restaurant. Lovely champagne to start the meal! Very nice drink selection as well. Most delicious bread with olives! I just saw the bread is divine! Every course we served in a beautiful presentation. read more

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Please ensure to meet the dress code which does require a suit jacket. For those whom may have forgotten a suit jacket or may not have packed one in the luggage they will offer one of theirs for use while dining. Be sure to reserve a table in advance or advise your concierge to do so hours in advance, this establishment is quite popular. The location is ideal and very close to many excellent hotels, it was located literally around the corner from ours. We were greeted by a delightful hostess and immediately seated at a comfortable table with a view of the dining room. The dining room was very elegant and in order, the noise level was ideal for my preference and the tables are tactfully positioned to ensure other conversations would not bleed into ours. The size of the tables provide more than enough room to dine very comfortably I despise a crowded dinner table. We were immediately met with water and an exceptional wine menu with several excellent Bordeaux's. Our sommelier was very helpful, knowledgeable and he also recommended a different year Bordeaux than what I initially selected. It turned out to be an exquisite bottle of wine. The menu was reviewed with us, we covered food allergies as well as preferences and limitations on what we just prefer not to eat. A fine selection of bread and butter arrived, as well as a small plate, courtesy of the chef, absolutely wonderful. They are very capable of catering to vegetarians as well and provided some very fine vegetable dishes. More wonderful surprises from the chef to come along the way as you work through the courses, my favorite is typically the filet mignon, cooked medium rare with a side of Béarnaise. I prefer anything and everything chocolate off the dessert menu, regardless, the desserts are spectacular. We left with a nice gift of chocolates as well, dinner was exquisite, service was excellent! All in all the dinner was phenomenal . You are in France so keep that in mind when choosing your wine. Cheers! read more

We were in Paris for the week and asked the concierge at our hotel, the Shangri-La, to make a number of reservations for us at two- and three-starred Michelin restaurants. Ducasse was the only reservation that was difficult for them to get, and we ended up cancelling another reservation when they got a table at the last minute, because we really wanted to eat there. The room is beautiful, no doubt, and that turned out to be the only real bright spot of our evening. The room is so attractive, though, that the restaurant hosts principally those who are interested in constantly photographing themselves and their food. So be aware if you decide to go, you will be surrounded by an absolute circus of amateur photographers who seem to care little about the experience of a restaurant beyond the ability to take 100 shots of every dish placed in front of them. Further, we found the service lackluster. The waiters seemed a little frightened, almost as though someone was watching and waiting for them to make a mistake for which they would later be punished. The descriptions of each course were made robotically and were, to us, rather perfunctory. There was no joy or excitement in their delivery. Which could be explained by the fact the place seems to exist primarily as a backdrop for social media posts. We had just dined the night before at Le Gabriel. What a difference! Lovely and engaging servers who truly enjoyed talking about the food and answering questions. A couple of comparisons illustrate the different experiences we had: 1) At Le Gabriel, I had a long and fascinating discussion with the sommelier about 2014 Burgundies, and the wine we ended up selecting was far superior to that at Ducasse. The sommelier there had little to offer when asked about the wines other than how many bottles of each he had in the cellar. And, no surprise, the resulting choice was mediocre. 2) At Le Gabriel, the waiters had plenty of backup material beyond that which they volunteered for each dish, and they were happy to go into detail if prompted. We are pretty serious caviar people and, at Ducasse, the 160 euro supplement for caviar made us ask a number of questions. All the waiter could tell us was "this is the caviar Ducasse considers the finest in the world." OK, well once that's been repeated three times you get the sense he simply doesn't know anything else and, if you keep asking for more, he'll start to cry. 3) Quality of the food is not even comparable between the two. For example, both meals included one course of whole lobster tail. At Gabriel, the lobster was so succulent and wonderfully flavored. Every mouthful was a joy. at Ducasse, the tail was -- and I use this word literally -- tasteless. Plus, it was so overcooked we actually had to bear down on our knives to saw through it. Unbelievable. Despite the fact the waiters were picking up course after course of unfinished plates from our table, it wasn't until the final course that one of them asked if I didn't like the dessert. "No," I replied. "Like most of the food we were served tonight, it was disappointing." He had no response other than to leave with the un-eaten desert. No one came to our table to discuss this matter, and when we had paid the (completely outrageous for the poor quality) tab, no one said goodnight or acknowledged us in any way. So, you're thinking of heading to Ducasse? Make sure you are comfortable vastly overpaying for food that can only be described as average at best, that you enjoy spending three hours around patrons wearing sweatshirts (yes, you read correctly) whose only interest is leaving with some good photos, all the while being served by staff who seem so afraid and demoralized that they cannot answer basic questions or engage as human beings. If this isn't your thing, head instead to Le Gabriel and have the meal of a lifetime. read more

The most beautiful dining room in Paris and possibly one of the most gorgeous in the world! Le Meurice in Paris is a Michelin starred restaurant by the world famous Alain Ducasse and their food and ambience simply cannot be beat! The team consists of Amaury Bouhours as the Executive Chef and Cédric Grolet as the Pastry Chef. Definitely worth traveling to Paris just for this meal!We got the Le Meurice Brunch set which included some of the best freshly-baked pastries from Cédric, and every course was so scrumptious you can taste the quality in every bite. The "Original Creations" desserts from Cédric was perhaps the best I've ever had. If you didn't know, his pastries/desserts focus on fruits and the reinterpretation of traditional French desserts and he's known for desserts that have a likeness to the fruits from which they're made. For our meal, he created a palm sized coffee bean looking dessert with numerous layers of different flavor and textures. It had the perfect level of bitterness, sweetness, crunchiness, and creaminess read more

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Went there on a Monday for dinner. The good: the restaurant is magnificent. The bad: service had issues. Unlike every other restaurant in the universe, no waiter seems to be responsible for any specific table. They all walked around and vaguely scanned at tables, but this was very robotic and not really committed. This means that at times, water glasses don't get refilled, empty plates stay on the table long after being emptied, and requests for additional water bottled don't get fulfilled (all happened). I don't want to be picky, but I don't expect this from a two star Michelin restaurant with eleven waiters for 16 tables (I counted). The ugly: the food. Disappointed. Nothing was bad, but nothing was noticeably good. Some dishes were even too salty. The baguette was so-so and so were many of their cheese., and this is stuff they don't make - if they can't get basic suppliers right, this means something is massively wrong with the management of this establishment. Also, they took way too much time between the courses to make something that should have taken less than two hours stretch to three hours. Overall, massive disappointment. It feels like Alain Ducasse is busy with other ventures and kept his eyes off the ball. Honestly, it does not even deserve one star. Avoid. read more

2016 review - We came here for tea time and saved bags of money. That and I hate dining for 3+ hours, regardless of company. 2017 review- came for dinner and spent loads of money. I give it to the chef, the food is delicious! The steam veggies is my favorite. Come with a conversationalist. With all that being said, it's worth the money to experience it. And the food is delicious :) read more

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The foods were poor and the service horrible. During the lunch, they only give 2 "Racines au gros sel" for we 3 peoples without any explaination. It was a disappointing experience, the restaurant absolutely doesn't deserve any Michelin star. DO NOT TRY IT!!! 餐廳料理平淡粗劣、服務不佳甚至有歧視嫌疑，人員冷漠又倉促，完全無法讓人放鬆用餐，絕對沒有米其林星級價值，是極差的一次經驗，千萬不要輕易嘗試。 如果你會中文，可以搜尋"Le Meurice Alain Ducasse 除卻裝潢一無可取"，裡面有我的完整糟糕體驗。 read more

This 3 Michelin-Star restaurant ended up providing us with a 2-Star experience over the Xmas holidays The restaurant itself was very elegant and the decorations were very festive. We had let them know when making our reservations that we were vegetarians & were informed this would not be a problem.....very nice of them to assure us beforehand they could accommodate our needs The restaurant does not offer tasting menus per se, but multiple courses. When we arrived, the waiter pointed out which items they could make veggie for us and suggested a main entree from the chef, since those on the menu were meaty Starter glasses of Perrier Jouet & we were off to the dining experience We had 3 courses that unfortunately were all the same dish - mixed vegetables. The exact same combination of mixed vegetables, served 3 different ways and all based on the complimentary starting dish all tables received....so we basically had 4 servings of the same dish. Had they maybe adjusted the selection of vegetables in each dish, we would have been better pleased but the way it was, it only gave us the impression that we were eating the same dish - because we were * Amuse bouche of bread crisp with truffle & quail egg * Steamed seasonal veggies in rock salt with green garlic sauce to dip. These veggies were the base layer of all our entree dishes * Avocado and seasonal vegetables (mushroom onion carrot) in beetroot juice * Turkish rice ( like a faro risotto) with seasonal vegetables and white truffle * Seasonal veggies with black rice & black truffle, in vegetable gravy * Cheese course - the only saving grace of the experience. It was phenomenal! * Desserts included Trio Chocolat for me & Baba Au Rhum for the Mr. I thought the chocolate was just okay & the Mr liked his rum cake well-enough * Sent away with Pine Nut Brittle and a box of chocolates, along with a bag of rock salt When we inquired about a possible wine paring, we were directed to bottles only. I guess they do not offer individual pairings.....and while our bottle was nice, we were hoping for a little more diversity in tasting experience Also during the evening, the Mr became overheated to the point, his face was literally dripping, so he tried to take off his jacket to cool a bit. Even before he had the jacket down to his elbows, a member of the waitstaff rushed over & literally *placed hands* on the Mr & forcibly pulled his jacket back up on his person, stating a jacket must be worn at all times. No one should EVER lay hands on another! And given the Mr was in visible distress, I would have expected to see some accommodation or an offer to help him step outside to cool down. Offering a verbal reminder of any dress-policy? Okay. But you never, ever, lay your hands on a customer!! It was totally offensive. ......especially since the family at the table beside us had the father wearing a Nine Inch Nails t-shirt, tennis shoes and a jacket. Really?? This kind of dress is okay for a 3-Star restaurant but a person wearing a shirt & tie can't take his jacket off for 5 min to cool down?? We have been able to remove jackets at all other 3-Star restaurants we have visited and I can assure you, no one would have been permitted to wear t-shirts and tennis shoes. Your "dress code" is hypocritical & not appreciated! So overall, the atmosphere was fantastic but the food was uninspired and the staff laying hands on the Mr was completely unacceptable. We will not return. TOTAL 2 people 3 hours 6 courses 2 champagnes, 1 bottle wine € 1200 including tip read more

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This was my first meal in Paris ever. What a way to blow it out. I didn't know much about Yannick Alléno coming into this but I sure know now. He was also doing a lot of the food at the Omnivore food conference which I was attending so it was important for me to familiarize myself with this decorated chef. Le Meurice is just a nice walk from our hotel so we got got dressed in our best and made our way down. We actually ended up being a bit early but the staff were more than happy to seat us right away. They said the table was ours so why not start the experience as soon as we were ready? This maybe one of the most opulent spaces I've ever been in. A representation of the old school fine dining Paris that I'd only heard about. Gilded to the nines, the ceiling, the art, the columns...everything was so ridiculously meticulous and grand. We were seated in the middle of the room with a view of the private wine cellar table and possible peaks at the service areas and kitchen. We knew we were going full bore so we did the tasting menu and the wine pairings Degustation Menu -ROASTED CRAB MEAT WITH A DELICATE ZEPHIR WITH LEMON Cauliflower cooked in a papillote with sea salt -GREEN ASPARAGUS FROM THE SOUTH OF FRANCE WITH AN ANCHOVY BECHAMEL SAUCE Lemon crackers, olives and fresh herbs jus -STEAMED FOIE GRAS AND SHISO Yuzu juice and seaweed jam -MODERN QUENELLES OF WHITING AND LANGOUSTINE Young vegetables with farmer butter -FLANK OF VEAL COOKED LIKE A "BLANQUETTE" Crispy leeks, dried Paris mushrooms and tender vegetables -CRISPY POTATO TUBE FILLED WITH MUNSTER AND CUMIN Yellow wine jelly from Arbois -FROZEN MERINGUE SOUFFLÉED WITH LEMON ZEST Strawberries marinated in a cardamone juice -DISK-SHAPED DARK CHOCOLATE Stuffed with black currant and candied violet Wines: -RIESLING HOCHHEIMER HÖLLE KABINETT TROKEN - 2010 Weingut Domdechant - Rheingau -VOUVRAY SEC - LE HAUT LIEU - 2007 Domaine Huet -CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY - CLOS DU VILLAGE - 2006 Domaine A. Guyon -VOUGEOT PREMIER CRU - LE CLOS BLANC - 2009 Domaine de la Vougeraie -CHATEAU GISCOURS - 2004 Margaux -EAU-DE-VIE DE CUMIN Maison Miclo -MOSCATO D'ASTI - BRICCO QUAGLIA - 2011 La Spinetta -PEDRO XIMENEZ - GRANDE RESERVA - MONTILLA MORILES - 1985 Toro Albala Wow. A barrage of excellent dishes. Things like the seafood mousses and especially the foie/shiso were blackout good. Very well deserving of 3 Michelin stars. The service is equally deserving of the highest praise. At first we thought we'd get the stuffy French treatment that you get from stereotypical hearsay. At first they seemed very formal but as we asked questions they opened up. The sommelier was particular happy to chat up with us, explain his choices and his quote "I love my job" rung true with his personality. At the end we had a great discussion with Eric, the head waiter. He said he's been with the restaurant for 10 years now and how he loved everything about the industry; The clients, the hours, the lifestyle. He turned out to be very affable and gave us a bunch of recommendations for places to go. Even as the first place we went, it stood out as one of the most memorable. If I returned to Paris, I would definitely return for another meal. Excellent all around. read more

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In the fabulous hotel, implacable service, great food that you can obviously expect. My favorite Ducasse's establishment does great venison once again and am a fan of his desserts. Most of all they brought the garden stand for my fresh fusion tea and loved the cup too. They got me. Hotel has a beautiful salon so it's nice after or before drinks if you wish, nice piece of music too. For the occasion this is a great place. read more

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Just had breakfast at the restaurant. We were curious about the deco but dinner is too expensive so we chose breakfast. It was fancy but comfortable. Many people were jeans and sweaters, super casual. Food was good, not amazing. Total bill was 106 euro for 2. Enjoy the ambiance, without dress up too much :) ! read more

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It is always difficult deciding how to rate these types of restaurants... do you compare it to the price (4 stars), do you compare it to other Michelin 3 star restaurants (4 stars), or do you just rate it based on how good the meal was (5 stars)? Le Meurice lost a star in 2016 and is now "only" two Michelin stars and I can see why. If this is your first Michelin starred restaurant then it will be the best meal of your life, however, if you've experienced others than it will fall in line behind the three starred restaurants. Service had some missteps--albeit ridiculous to mention when compared to "normal" restaurants--but the real reason it seems to have lost a star comes from surprise or the lack thereof. Although Everything was top notch, nothing is presented nor tasted that makes you think, "wow, what is that?" And "how did they do that?". That unexpected exquisiteness that seems to be present in all three starred restaurants is missing here. Go to Le Meurice for an incredible dinning room, ridiculous people watching, and very good food, just don't expect to be surprised. (Unless 30 minutes of live plants cut table side to make tea is surprising) read more

Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse - $182.48 Chicken - French Near Me - Paris, 75

terrible. service is beyond atrocious. Staff is disrespectful and classless. Not to mention, the food is mediocre. It's an overall nonsense place. do not go. do not waste your money here. go to kei, alleno, chez george, le clarence or le tailevent. I wish I listened to the reviews instead of giving this place a chance. I regret wasting my time here and money. This place is NOT a 2 Michelin restaurant at all. read more

This place has an absolutely elegant and truly astonishing atmosphere-located near the Louvre in Paris. We came for drinks and we were serenaded by a jazz trio and watched some of the most beautiful people in the world walk by. The food and service were both very high-end and expect to take a considerable amount of euros out of your wallet. But if you love Paris and want to explore one of the world's great chef's restaurants this would be a place that you should definitely visit. read more

"Opulence you earn everything!" This is the most over the top dinning experience I have ever had. You will feel like Louis XIV. From the good lined, meticulously designed interior to the manicured out of central casting staff every detail is on point. The three course dinner is more like 10 courses. With the amuse bouche, bread, sorbet, cheese plus the meal you will definitely be full by the end of the over 2 hour meal. The langoustine was subtle and delicious. The pate was one of the most masterfully executed I've tasted. John Dory was tender and excellent. Duck was a star. The only dish I wouldn't recommend is the blue lobster. Just not as tasty as other dishes. They deserve to get their third star back! read more

Even for Paris. Even for a super chic hotel. The prices are ridiculous. 15€ for a juice that isn't even freshly made, and that is served in a plain glass with not an ounce of decoration. A joke, really. Beautiful place though! read more

We visited this place after we made a reservation one month prior, and got sat immediately when we arrived. They take reservations for dinner and lunch. And they have different time frames. Super fancy well decorated place. Must come place when you are in Paris for sure. Everyone is super nice // almost overly nice. Unfortunately they don't have that many choices on the lunch hr menu, but they had really good menu for the menu . They stop at 2pm so if you are aiming for lunch hr menu, be there earlier. They serve authentic French foods. It came with steamed vege/ steamed cod/ and strawberry sorbet 2. Steamed veg5/5: veg was steamed with Himalayas. Good for appetizer 3. Cod : 5/5 they were very generous with size. Very well cooked loved the sauce 4. Strawberry sorbet: 4/5 very authentic. They do good job putting the sorbet and strawberry sauce but not something I was excited to try It was an amazing experience to be eating here but I don't know if I would come back for the price :) but highly recommend Travelers to come experience read more

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Not sure how to really describe this meal. I think one just has to experience it. The food was, for the most part, on par with other 2 or 3 star Michelin restaurants. The service was definitely 3 star quality. The dining room was probably the most glamorous I've dined in. The servers were very attentive to all my needs. Since I went for lunch, I ordered the 3-course meal. it was, of course, more like 6 courses because it comes with Alain's signature vegetable starter, along with a cheese cart and sorbet cart. Everything was pretty much spot-on. The only negatives I can say are: - The scallops were good but not the best I've had. I think the crisp could've been a little more. - The fish was fine but I think it could be more tender. - The tart for dessert was not that great. The crust was too crunchy and the apples were not soft enough. Overall, great dining experience. I would suggest going for lunch since the price is more reasonable. A final big plus was that I left with a box of their chocolates which, by itself, is probably around to €15. read more

Ummm, where to start? If you are prepared to spend 1000€ ($1350), please read this review carefully. My husband and I felt that we were somehow on a hidden camera and it was all a hoax. I don't know how this place received 1 let alone 3 Michelin stars! We reserved months in advance, packed very nice clothing and prepared to spend a ton on a meal worth remembering. We saved this restaurant for our last night in Paris, and after a tour of other restaurants of great repute. To say that we were disappointed would be a colossal understatement. First the positives- Beautiful dining room- very Marie Antoinette lavish Nice presentation of the menu Good selection of cheese Young, tall and handsome staff Nicely packaged parting gifts The Negatives- Young staff that are not yet seasoned enough for a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Although there was a ratio of 1 server to 3 guests, they seemed to be a bit uncoordinated and out of sync with each other when compared to the servers of Epicure (another 3 star restaurant) Neither the menu nor the waiter informed us of what was on the tasting menu. We assumed that it would consist of about 7-10 courses (considering it was 380€/person) and enough of a variety to require some white and some red wine. We made our preference of 1 white and 1 red glass each to our sommelier to pair with our meal, but he never once informed us that a glass of red might not be necessary. I'll explain further in a bit. The decoration on the table was a cutting board with veggies on it. Weird, but ok. The glasses for water on all the tables were mismatched purposely and resembled cheap IKEA cups. I'll attach a pic. It was soooo distracting and off putting! I can appreciate that they were trying to juxtapose old luxury with modern whimsy but all it was was just plain tacky. The first course was brought out in a cheap looking hot pot with steamed or baked veggies and the accompanying dipping sauce. BLAND. Totally something I can do at home and I don't even know how to boil water. Then came an eggplant and fish plate which was pretty good. The much anticipated lobster followed. I really wanted to like it, but alas, it was not meant to be. It was a bit tough. I overheard the waiter explaining to our adjacent table that it was prepared differently to showcase both hot and cold. Basically, it was seared and nothing special. At this point, the waiter brought out the red wine and the next course was served. It was chicken - slow cooked and cut in an interesting way. Again, nothing special and extremely bland. No sauce or any accoutrements. Just a plain colorless chicken broth. I only ate 2 bites and decided that I'd saved my appetite for the upcoming plates. When the cheese cart rolled around, we asked the waiter if the chicken was the main course to which he replied in the affirmative. WTF!! No meat, no duck, no nothing! So, baked veggies, chicken and 2 oz of a confused lobster. I was so frustrated that I wanted to leave unfinished. I guess I wasn't the only one. A group of 4 got up after the cheese and left while the table next to ours required the attention of the head waiter to express they're severe disappointment in the "subpar flavor" of the meal. The waiter, instead of graciously hearing out the complaints (which were actually quite civil and soft spoken) proceeded to offer the defense that the Alain Ducasse meal is more about the experience than the flavor of the meal. Everything is prepared specifically to highlight the bare bones flavor of the center ingredient. So why am I forking out 760€ for this!? I can bring out the bare bones flavor of anything by just boiling it! What a sham! After the cheese, we were served the chocolate soufflé with ice-cream. It was so so. Then came the bill and the parting gifts. Here's the thing, I don't mind spending money on a nice meal, but this was anything but. I've had better airplane food. I'd feel pissed even if I had to pay just 200€ for that meal. I find it awful that people are being cheated out of a nice gastronomic experience in Paris when they're expecting something fab from an Alain Ducasse restaurant. Our meal at his other restaurant (Jules Verne) was half the price and thrice the experience. I'm glad this was our last meal because if we used this as our measuring stick, we would have cancelled all our other reservations and missed out on terrific food. This was awful! Go elsewhere read more

Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse - French Near Me - Paris, 75

----------RESTAURANT REVIEW ONLY------- Hands down, the most opulent restaurant I've ever dined in. You literally feel like you're dining in a royal Palace. The decor is unbelievable. The new version of this restaurant had just recently opened with a newer twist on it's food: instead of the usual haute cuisine, they were going with a more "pure" food style. What does that mean? It's very bland in the sense that you are to appreciate the true nature of the food itself, no matter what it is that you order. While the food was still good, it was kind of hard to eat knowing I'm forking over $$$$$$ to get food that hasn't been "dressed" up for me to feel like I'm getting my money's worth. Still, a very solid meal but definitely one of the most expensive meals we had here. If anything, I'd say the restaurant itself is worth checking out. TIP FOR US TRAVELERS: -This place is super popular so they WILL call or email you to confirm your reservation. They sent me an email in French so I had the hotel concierge call and confirm on my behalf. Super simple but make sure it gets done or you WILL lose your reservation! read more

Anyone who knows a bit about fine dining probably knows the name Alain Ducasse (21 michelin stars in lifetime and ~20 restaurants) so restaurants with his name tacked on there probably all make pretty good business. This restaurant has 3 michelin stars and charges about 375EUR a person for their dinner menu (without wine pairing). A bottle of wine at minimum will be about 100 EUR. So we opted for their 3 course lunch menu, which is 1/3 of the price. We booked months ahead for a Friday lunch. Gorgeous dining room and dedicated service. We started with a bite size mackerel sushi looking amuse-bouche. For another amuse-bouche, a chinese bamboo steamer full of root vegetables steamed with nepalese rose salt rocks. We then had some more fish and some lobster dish. For dessert, lava cake and some sorbet. The food was not that memorable, to be honest. It was good,but not that memorable. I definitely would not want to come back here for 400 EUR dinner if lunch is like this. What I did like, was walking away with a box of Alain Ducasse chocolate. That was good. Meh. read more

Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This restaurant is more about the fine dining experience than it was about the food. At least for me because I just landed in Paris that morning and walked the entire city while extremely jet-lagged. I have been to 3 Michelin star restaurants where the food tasted better but the presentation here was very impressive and artistic (see pictures below). I'm also very happy that my friend and I sat in the same chair that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West sat in 1 month prior. The decor was so amazingly elegant I felt like I was dining in a 15th century castle. There were about 8-10 courses to this meal but they were brought out slowly, which in that time frame I became full and it was difficult to eat the last part of the meal (but i'm sure that also has something to do with the jet-lag). Honestly the main reason I decided to review this place is because i want to show off my awesome pictures. read more

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I have always had a certain affection for Le Meurice -- it really is just about the most glamorous place in the world. Here's a tip: do lunch here. It's about half the price of dinner, the cocktails & champagne & beautiful food are just as good at lunch, and at dinner the restaurant is just a little too big and ceilings too high to feel really intimate and the crowd is too reserved to feel like everyone's having a ball. Lunch here feels sort of like a party. Here's another tip: leave your luggage with the front desk (they're so lovely at the front desk), enjoy your lunch, order the foie gras to go, and pull it out on the plane for an excellent dinner. J'adore Le Meurice. read more

I was somehow able to get a reservation here during my stay at Le Meurice. It was my eat pray love trip and I got all dolled up for myself. I have never in my life treated myself to such a lavish luxurious dinner. This dining room was filled with the creme de la creme. It was amazing to witness this. I almost choked on my water when I saw the prices. Oh well. Life is short. So.... I started off with the fruit and vegetable salad, then I had the sea bass and finished with a soufflé :) the food was impeccable. This was, hands down the best meal of my life, and the most expensive. They even brought out a stool for my purse! Now that's service! The chef came out to say hello to me, and they even gave me a parting gift. I would hoped so given that I practically spend $300 EURO. Yes, I said euro. For dinner for one person FML. One day I will be back. :)) read more

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Wow. Best dining experience of my life. And I've been to plenty 3 michelin stars or 5 stars rated restaurant all over the world. Service was impeccable; if anyone wanted to describe an absolutely perfect service performance, they only need to come to Le Meurice. The restaurant itself...words cannot accurately describe how gorgeous it truly is, you just need to see it for yourself. Let's just say that if I wanted to, I could play make believe and pretend that I was Duchess of Cambridge for a day (and the staff probably would have indulged me...they're that good!) Food was outstanding. I won't bother going into details, it's definitely just something to experience. read more

This may have been a great restaurant once. Alain Ducasse may have once served creative quality dishes. But not anymore. I went with the chefs choice in the hope that he would use some creativity and surprise me. Well I was quite surprised and offended, instead of some fantastic creation. What was brought to me were the tired old "classics" poorly executed. The Oyster amuse bouche was lacked any emotion and set the tone for the rest of the evening. The poached lobster was tough and flavorless, the chicken was rubbery and smothered with a foie gras and truffle sauce that was so rich with foie gras and cream that the truffle was nearly impossible to taste. The "chocolate everything" for desert with a watery coffee ice cream was either burned chocolate, or extremely bitter without adequate sweetness on the plate to balance it out. The chocolate soufflé that accompanied it was excellent, though undercooked and was tasty, however at this time in the meal the previously attentive wait staff had stopped bringing us more water to cleanse the palette of the rich soufflé. I wasnt able to get even halfway through before the residual chocolate on my tongue made me not want another bite. The experience I've had from the kitchens of Keller, gagnaire, bolud, etc. I've come to expect to have dishes so phenomenal that I want more of the same course after each bite. The meal I had here I found myself forcing one bite after another in the hopes that the next course would redeem the current one. But each became worse in the successive mediocrity. Save yourself some time and money, find any other restaurant in Paris and go there, the döner shop down the street will give you much more satisfaction. read more

Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse - The extremely tough lobster. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I realize I'm not as poetic as the reviewer before me, but he didn't mention the cheeseburger. Still, Le Meurice has my favorite cheeseburger of all time and being a San Diego native, I've had my share of them. Obviously because Le Meurice is part of the Dorchester collection, it's a 5 star review no matter what. Everyone that works there is really kind, in spite of the fact that the hotel is one of the nicest hotels in Paris and sometimes those places can be stuffy. Supposedly there is a beautiful stained glass ceiling in the main dining area/lobby. However, all three times I've been, the ceiling has been covered with some kind of drape or something (still pretty). The chairs are all really cool in that room as well. They all appear to be one of a kind chairs that are really artistic (like high heels for legs of the chairs). Le Meurice is conveniently located a few doors away from Café Angelina which has the best hot chocolate in the world (a bold statement, I know). read more

I have been to a lot of Alain's restaurants, and I would definitely say the Le Meurice was my favorite out of them all. It is the most beautiful and elegant restaurant in Paris, and I love the heavy amount of vegetables that were incorporated in the menu; it wasn't just butter and fat. The service was outstanding, and the wine list was even better. I was eating here alone and I felt extremely spoiled. It was the quintessential formal Parisian restaurant and I absolutely loved every second of it. I was able to meet the chef de cuisine after my meal and take pictures of the kitchen as well. Perfect evening in Paris! read more

Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Had a really great meal and wine here.. what was most impressive is the one-on-one service you get from the staff. it's a small dining area with elegant touches everywhere. Our server paid at least a month's rent with our tip... she was that good... this place is 50% food and 50% service.. it's both that make this place so good. read more

Enjoyed a Saturday business breakfast here with a group of four. Had the omelette with truffle and a variety of pastries. The portions are not big but flavorful. The wait stuff is absolutely excellent. They know every item down to it's finest details and speak English very well which is not easy to find in Paris. Parking is not easy but there is a valet. This is very close to the Louvre and several other popular spots, and great shopping around the corner as well. It is a good location to start the day from and explore Paris afterwards. I recommend going here for the ambiance and flair. Prices are a bit on the high end. read more

This is the most boujee French Restaurant out there. Amazing Food, Superb Service and Great Atmosphere.

Stopped by here on my out for a drink it was something else. The staff was inviting the ambiance was cozy and perfect. My old fashion was made with love and the rest of the place is like a castle lol read more

As fancy as it gets. So classic and dressy yet the service is really welcoming and hospitable that you will be at ease. Grilled venison is a must! read more

Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse - Oh so french setup. We couldn't have enough of the salted butter, and their bread! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This is an upscale restaurant and service was terrible. We came for brunch thinking that we had a menu but it was 'buffet'. It was as any other good buffet in a hotel. My spouse is vegetarian and the only option was risotto. Really? And honestly it was not good. I definitely would still say, there is no other like Gramercy in NYC read more