Extremely creative for a one-star restaurant. As soon as you walk in, there is an earthy and rustic-like vibe of the room - almost as if you're in the countryside, with the elegance of a fine-dining restaurant of course. Servers were polite and attentive. The amouse-bouches really set the tone for the rest of the meal. You are provided with a floral tea to clean your fingers before digging into the tartare and ceviche - somewhat primal. Following this, you then choose a switchblade that you use as a knife for the rest of your meal, which is actually quite symbolic as I've realized once they took it away from me. Without spoiling too much, the first couple of courses were raw and developed into hot dishes. The chef likes to make use of pungent cremes and light, airy foams that each adds layers of complimentary flavours. It may be biased due to my love for corn, but one of the first dishes was a fresh egg yolk with corn foam and cumin caramel, accompanied with warm cornbread was delicious. There were two layers of corn flavour from both "dishes" that really formed the structure of the overall flavours. In addition, the airiness of the foam helps combat the richness of the yolk as well as the overall texture. I won't bore you with anymore details, as I think you should experience this adventure yourself. The chef makes great use of the seasonal produce (really turned a boring ol' white asparagus into something as appetizing a beautifully seared steak. I truly appreciate the risks taken, such as a cauliflower foam served with coconut sorbet. It's still stuck in my mind and I cannot decide whether it's one of the most interesting dishes I've ever tasted or the weirdest. Nonetheless, it was definitely a worthwhile experience. read more

Went for lunch and it blew me away! We ordered the full tasting menu with the wine pairing. Each course and snack in between were executed beautifully. The scallop and cod courses were cooked to perfection! I also can't believe how good the cauliflower custard was made as part of the dessert course. This place is highly recommended. I am thoroughly impressed. read more

The first time it was simply the greatest meal I've ever had in my life. Only just started the second time, and my mind is already blown again. David Toutain is a culinary mad scientist. I just had a green bean dish that I can't even describe. It was an amazing work of art that was so good that I can't even describe it. read more

A cold and uninviting space with pretentious and fussy food. The staff was arrogant and the chief tried too hard to be original in his preparation. The dishes all were overpowered with a sweet flavor that took away from the meal. There are far more interesting and delicious restaurants​ in Paris. read more

My wife claims this was the best meal we had in Paris. It would be hard to argue against that. Course after course. We enjoyed this experience very much and can't wait to come back. read more

Excellent meal. Courteous staff. Creative flavors and presentation. Worth a trip. We ordered the five course tasting for lunch. It was supplemented with various amuse-bouche. The waiter recommended wines for pairing; all were well chosen and reasonably priced given their quality. The restaurant's ambiance was refreshing; the vibe is vaguely upscale Scandinavian. But the food is distinctly continental. The lamb course was one of the best preparations of lamb I have ever had. Also, perhaps is it unfair of me to compare the two, but perhaps not given their similar clientele and pricing: I dined here before later dining at Le Chateaubriand. David Toutain blows the latter out of the water in terms of food and service and ambiance. If you are choosing between the two, please do yourself a favor and opt for this one. read more

Absolute 5 star meal here at David Toutain. We went with the smallest lunch menu (I believe 3 courses?), but they brought out so many extras that it was really 8+ courses. In total it was so much food and absolutely amazing at that. On top of that, it was only 55 Euro/person for this lunch menu. The best courses were the asparagus and lamb (I am still dreaming of both). The service was a little stuffy, but they were friendly enough and the interior was beautiful. read more

David Toutain is the next big thing in Paris. I had the pleasure dining at this no frills establishment and all I can say is wow! I expect big things from this man whose cuisine is inventive and cooks food based on the freshness of the produce in the area. Yes he does foraging and there is a lot of greens and veggies in his dishes but the taste of his dishes and progression of the courses are immaculate. He is the hottest chef in town right now and it is tough to get a reservation. He already has one michelin star and I hope they give him another one soon. The staff and service is accommodating and impeccable. We also met his wife who is a sweet person and knows the menu inside and out. If in Paris, I recommend definitely giving his restaurant a try. It is not too pricey as well. Each dish was unique and every detail was considered. Bravo! read more

I was excited to have dinner here after reading about the chef and the restaurant. Sadly, the dinner was a disappointment and the worst meal of the week (other places we ate at during the same week and would be comparable to this restaurant - Auguste, Passage 53, L'Astrance, Septime, Frenchie, Le Servan). My friends and I had the 4 course tasting menu and there wasn't any of the creativity or deliciousness I read about. The wine pairing was also one of the worst we've ever had AND one of the only times when we were poured the same wine for two different courses (for wine pairings, I would expect different wines to complement and enhance the different courses?), it seems like there wasn't much thought to the wines. The service was not great either...long story. read more

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The best dining experience of our 3 weeks in France. The food was superb. The service was generous, attentive, and friendly. The atmosphere was perfect. A truly wonderful evening. read more

Fabulous dinner here a couple of weeks ago. Quiet, cozy/romantic atmosphere, beautiful wine collection, and food to die for!

We really enjoyed our experience and creativity with use of ingredients. Beautiful presentation, everything was delicious but the main meat courses didn't really stand out to me and some of the flavors were just salty instead of varietal. I would have liked some acidity and more herbal out interesting tones but overall very solid! read more

Whee! We planned our trip around restaurants but we were more prepared for some than others (we knew what we were getting with Frenchie, for example). Lunch at David Toutain was just ridiculously good. I just love the idea that the chef serves up what he feels like cooking, without any of this ordering from the menu nonsense. Wine pairings were outstanding. The key to this type of cuisine is to keep the diner guessing, and to keep upping the stakes (no pun intended) with every taste. David Toutain has this down to an art form. Along with Passage 53 and (duh) Astrance, this was one of our favorite meals. What did we have? Who cares, it will be different by the time you go. We booked several weeks in advance, which I think is necessary even if you have a great concierge - the room isn't large. He's got his first star, hard to believe the second is far away. Go before it becomes a truly impossible table. read more

We were told that this was one of the places to go during our trip to Paris - I am currently 6 months pregnant and we had let the restaurant know ahead of time through our concierge. They said no problem. They served me a piece of salmon which was completely raw in the middle - I asked them to cook it through and they brought back a shrimp instead. They also served me a soup in an eggshell that had a raw and uncooked egg in the bottom. Then finally the lamb we had was really not tasty. I really did not enjoy the experience and did not find the waiter to be helpful or pleasant. With all of the other wonderful restaurants we went to on our trip I would tell you to skip this one! read more

David Toutain is an accomplished and creative chef; however when the coldness of the wait staff leaves a bad taste in one's mouth, the taste of the food is difficult to appreciate. And, when the total bill for lunch for two is in excess of $250, one should not have to pour one's own wine towards the end of the meal. My husband and I thought the days of fine food and pretension going hand in hand were over. Unfortunately, at David Toutain, they are not. The box with the choice of knives for the meat course was absurd . Alain Ducasse was laughed out of New York City for presenting a tray of pens with which to pay to the bill. There are many other restaurants in Paris where the food is excellent and the staff is warm and gracious. Do yourself a favor and give David Toutain a pass. read more

David Toutain is one of the great young chefs in Paris whose restaurant is worth a visit. He is highly inventive, making artful, absolutely delicious courses whose appearance often defies your ability to determine the dishes ingredients. A night of dining on his 105Euro meals consists of as many as 13 different small courses that are quite diverse, uniquely presented and wonderful to taste. Forms, textures, shapes--all are well thought out and quite diverse. Think Passage 53 meets Noma. The staff is very English friendly with Canadians and French people who have visited the U.S. working at all levels. This is a very serious and delicious 3 hour experience. read more

I've been here twice. The first time I enjoyed it so much that I made a second visit during another trip to Paris. Pretty sure the server and host were racist as they didn't seem happy we were there. The server who was dressed quite poorly and unkemptly was extremely unprofessional and ended up slamming a bread basket while yelling at us. I will never return and will not advise anyone of non-European descent to go. Michelin should revoke their stars. read more

The lunch here was something special. Top notch ingredients coupled with flawless execution. Serious technique and complexity on display. Modern French cuisine at its finest. I was literally blown away. Amazing!!! read more

Ended up at David Toutain after reading about it on the Eater Heat Map for Paris and it did not disappoint. We went there our first night in Paris after a long flight from San Francisco. Initially thinking we would do the shorter tasting menu, we soon changed our selection to the longer menu after trying the first snack provided, a beef carpaccio. Everything that followed over the next three hours was perfect as we had no guess what would come after each dish. I recommend getting a reservation well in advance and note the restaurant is closed in August and closed during the weekend. The restaurant is considered casual, but most of the people there would be considered dressed up for Bay Area standards. This was the best meal we had in Paris during a trip largely planned around food. read more

We weren't terribly hungry but pushed ourselves to make our hard to get rezervation. The place is in the 7th and an easy walk from the Seine, rue du Université or Les Invalides just to give you perspective. Room is very airy w tables spaced widely apart w rustic/contemporary simple furnishings of natural colors and materials. Service was excellent, friendly and English speaking. Food was inspired. We asked for the 5 course but after the first bite switched to the 7. Most courses that came out was excellent with but a few misses. They do ask what you don't eat or are allergic to but otherwjse you're completely in the chef David Toutain's hands. If you are a foodie, I would try this wonderful addition in the 7th. Only go hungry! read more

David Toutain - Very moist perfectly cooked pork. One of a 7 course meal - Modern European Near Me - Paris, 75

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Wow. Jus wow. Every dish was superbly executed and the combination of flavors were unexpected. He's earned his star and then some. Not an every day kind of place but if you're looking for a special evening where food takes center stage and you just happen to be in Paris, this should be at the top of your list. read more

Wonderful and fun meal. Loved the atmosphere which was not too formal but still very calm and pleasant as one would want for a meal of this caliber. We opted for the larger tasting menu and were not disappointed. We have dined at numerous other Michelin restaurants and this one definitely is worthy of its star. Service was perfect--there when you wanted them and not there when you didn't. We sat upstairs by the railing which was a great table as you could look out over the downstairs. I would return on future trips to Paris! read more

This was one of my favorite meals in paris. My husband and I went for lunch on our last day of our travels. I am so happy to have saved the best for last. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed. We did the full tasting menu and pretty much enjoyed every dish. Presentation and taste worked together to construct such a perfect meal. Stand outs were the salsify with a white chocolate puree, the black cod, and the lamb. Desserts were inventive and refreshing even after multiple courses. David Toutain was there for the lunch service and as we were leaving he was getting ready for dinner. He took the time to speak to us and show us the small kitchen. It is amazing how much great food him and his staff are making in there. It was also reasonably priced. Highly recommend! read more

Was disappointed. Service not up to par with 1 Michelin star. Food was good, but not spectacular. Came with friend and was seated in this odd corner very limited view of restaurant. It felt as though we were being punished and put in this ugly corner. It started out well, but as the meal progressed and the restaurant got busier, we were left alone sitting in the corner to wonder if we were forgotten. Duck was good for main. Weird coconut ice creek with cauliflower (yes-cauliflower) vanilla cream desert. There are better places to eat in this city. read more

Went long for lunch - tasting menu w/ blue lobster option and wine pairing to boot. Wow - everything perfect - i.e. well-sourced,well-conceived, well-executed, excitingly innovative and as pretty as the Impressionists' art at nearby d'Orsay. 400+ and a bargain. read more

Just visited here last week. Very nice staff and restaurant. Food was excellent. Wife loved the squid pasta. The only dish that we didn't care for was the coffee uni...only tasted like coffee. Would've never known there was uni unless I was told before hand. Highly recommend you try it. Price for 2 with a 70 euro bottle of wine was about 400 usd. read more

It can't be long before his stars grow. Wow - just wow. This Michelin 1-star was far and away one of the best executed, most creative, sexiest meals I've ever had. Culinary creativity on par with The Fat Duck, service and quality far superior to some three stars (such as the disappointing Arpège that we went to the following night), and all with a casual sophistication that doesn't take itself too seriously. There is charm and whimsy in the presentation and layers of flavor in every course. I can't wait to go back - and I'll be watching to see how long it takes before Toutain gets those inevitable, coveted three stars. read more

My husband and I went to David Toutain for lunch during our last trip to Paris on the recommendation of a friend...and I'm so glad we did. We had the tasting menu with wine pairings and both of agreed that it was one of the best meals of our lives, visually and in terms of flavors, textures and presentation. The maitre and wait staff were polite and low-key (quickly resolving a reservation flub I made) and the restaurant itself is an exercise in tasteful restraint. This meal was the culinary highlight of the year so far! Yes - it was expensive. And yes - it was worth it. Enjoy! (And book ahead) read more