Beautiful atmosphere evoking the days of luxury train journeys. Opened in 1901 in the Gare de Lyon Zagat 2008 ratings: Food: 19 out of 30 (good to very good) Decor: 27 out of 30 (extraordinary to perfection) Service: 19 out [...]
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Train Bleu
Posted in $$$ Expensive, 12th arrondissement, Historic Places, Romantic, Traditional, tagged gare de lyon restaurant paris, Le Train Bleu, Le Train Bleu paris, Paris, restaurant, restaurant paris on October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Le Grand Colbert
Posted in $$$ Expensive, 2nd arrondissement, Brasserie, tagged Brasserie, Le Grand Colbert, Le Grand Colbert paris, Paris, paris brasserie, restaurant, restaurant paris on October 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A wonderful French brasserie. The food is consistently excellent, the staff is charming and English is happily spoken. Zagat 2008 ratings: Food: 18 out of 30 (good to very good) Decor: 24 out of 30 (very good to excellent) Service: 19 out of 30 (good to very good) Cost: 51 euros (one drink and one entree) [...]
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon
Posted in $$$ Expensive, 7th arrondissement, Famous Chef, Haute Cuisine, tagged Joel Robuchon, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon paris, Paris, Paris restaurant, restaurant on September 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Wonderful original French dishes served in small tapas like portions so you can sample numerous items. Modern and often noisy like bar ambiance Celebrity chef Joel Robuchon Reservations required! Lunch is a good alternative, as there is often a fixed menu for a much more reasonable price Zagat 2008 ratings: Food: 27 out of 30 [...]
Georges
Posted in $$$ Expensive, 4th arrondissement, Modern / Fusion, With a view, tagged Georges, georges pompidou restaurant, Georges restaurant paris, Paris, pompidou restaurant paris, restaurant, restaurant paris on September 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Come here to enjoy a drink and the view, but not for the food. The cafe on the top of the Centre Georges Pompidou has a panoramic view of Paris and is quite pleasant in warm weather. Beware though – the food is mediocre at best The decor and prices are as one would expect [...]
Les Bouquinistes
Posted in $$$ Expensive, 6th arrondissement, Famous Chef, New French (semi-modern), tagged Guy Savoy, Les Bouquinistes, Les Bouquinistes Paris, Paris, Paris restaurant, restaurant on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
French cuisine with a view over the Seine Owned by famous chef Guy Savoy Zagat 2008 ratings: Food: 21out of 30 (very good to excellent) Decor: 19 out of 30 (good to very good) Service: 19 out of 30 (good to very good) Cost: 58 euros (one drink and one entree) Location: 53, Quai Grands [...]
Le Procope
Posted in $$$ Expensive, 6th arrondissement, Historic Places, Traditional, tagged Le Procope, Paris, Paris restaurant, Procope paris, restaurant on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the oldest operating restaurants in the world (opened in 1686!) le Procope has a long history of welcoming artistic, political, and literary figures. While the food today is uninspiring, Voltaire’s table can still be seen. The cafe attracts a mixed bag of writers, journalists, university professors, models, businessmen, and assorted tourists Zagat 2008 [...]
