Rats - We arrived at 923 am to a water saying - we are not open yet with doors open a sign saying 9…read moream and online saying 9 am we waited while we saw rats scurry from the kitchen to the resister inside. Because of that I only ordered a $5 pancake and bottle water. My mom got the American breakfast which she said was a 2 out of 5 in taste and cost 30 euro - I would not say it was bad just I would never come back.

Cute and friendly. Breakfast options were decent and Nicely…read morepresented. Thai was really good.

My fiancé and I purchased a package that included a boat ride on the Siene and dinner at this…read morelovely bistro. We were seated immediately when we arrived. The restaurant was full and very busy. That did not affect our experience at all! Our server was friendly and accommodating. He presented is with a prix fixe menu, which included some yummy options. We had the oeuf dur and french onion soup as our appetizers. Both were delectable! I wanted the Fricassè de Poulet as my main, but they were out of the dish. That was disappointing while I waited for my alternate choice, fish and chips. Once I tasted the fish and chips, I was glad they were out of the chicken dish! The fish was fresh and tasty. Flaky but moist. The fries were made perfectly and the homemade slaw was fantastic! Great bistro in the center of Paris. Go there!

Lovely atmosphere and great for people watching. We did a fixed price menu as part of a Seine…read morecruise ticket and enjoyed the food. The only low point was the dry crepes for dessert. Service was impeccable.

Breakfast was a buffet of food. & I didn't think it was all that bad. It was your typical American…read morebreakfast with some must have French breakfast items as well. The croissants were good, pancakes light and fluffy. Always lots of bacon, sausages & mushrooms. Along with an array of fruits , cheeses , breads, cereals and meats. The only thing was if you're eating this for breakfast everyday it does get A bit tiring. And the amount for each breakfast buffet was pretty pricey.

Restaurant is like a market place at breakfast time. It is sort of a stressful dining experience…read more However, I should have expected this since the hotel is HUGE. The pastry and breads are fantastic. Scrambled eggs are runny, not my personal liking. The cheese and meat tray selection is extremely boring. The restaurant is kind of disgusting. I found molded peaches in the fruit platter. The kitchen staff should never put that out. The quality of the wait staff is inconsistent. Some of the staff will bring you coffee right away. Some of the staff will not bring coffee to you till you ask two or three times. Also, one day the hostess seated us in a section that is closed. We were surrounded by piles and piles of dirty dishes the whole time we dined there. When I finally got a server's attention to obtain coffee, he never brought it. I had to go up to the coffee bar and ask someone there to assist me. Ate here for 5 mornings in a row during our stay at the Le Meridian.

Le Restaurant seems very fitting for my 500th review: one of the fanciest, most amazing and most…read moreexpensive meals of my life! I don't usually visit restaurants of this caliber, so my review will have to be taken in the context of my naivete when it comes to Michelin-starred restaurants. The restaurant is in the L'Hotel hotel (creative names here), a 5-star hotel that just oozes understated exclusive luxury. It's small, it's exquisite and the entry to Le Restaurant is marked by two large green velvet curtains. The dining room is designed to be a sheltered courtyard with skylight windows, fresh greenery and outside light filtering in. There are only about 15 tables, so a reservation is a NECESSITY here. The decor is bohemian luxury: nothing matches, it's all velvet/velour/gold and tasteful with pops of bright colors here and there. Perfect for the mood of the hotel. I admired the taste of the interior designer on multiple occasions during the meal -- the whole atmosphere was a zany and creative while still maintaining refined luxury. Our chairs for dinner were plush upholstered lounge chairs, lending such an elegance to the meal. The service was flawless (except for the part where the end of the meal drags on forever and you have to flag someone down to pay the check...but this is simply a cultural difference). The servers spoke excellent English and made some excellent recommendations. The 5-course tasting meal that we selected was 110 euros per person (about $153 based on current exchange). The menu handed to the man had all the prices. Mine didn't have any! We started with two glasses of champagne that were so apropros to the setting! We decided that the suggested 3 glasses of wine with the meal would be too much, so we asked our waiter for suggestions and he suggested an amazing Saint Amour Pinot Noir from Burgundy. It was absolutely delicious -- light with a wonderful berry nose and forward fruit flavor. Ended dry though and was a perfect complement. The meal: Amuse-bouche: Cauliflower mousse. Amazing. Starter: King crab with avocado mousse. Light, flavorful, citrus hints, gorgeous presentation. One of my favorite dishes of the night. Starter: Turbot (apparently quite a prized fish indigenous to the North Atlantic and Mediterranean...first time having it...ridiculously good) perfectly prepared, melt-in-your-mouth..I don't remember the exact accompaniments except that it was phenomenal. Entree: Wild pigeon in beet puree. SO OUTSTANDING!!! I've never had pigeon and now my impression is that it's the most tender, lean, flavorful bird I've ever had. Like duck but much less fatty and more tender. Palate cleanser: Citrus sorbet. Refreshing! Cheese plate: Wow. Little sticks of sharp Etivaz with graces of apple slices and sage that added just the right pop. Super surprised by how wonderful it was. Dessert: Assortment of berries with fresh cream, raspberry mousse and deconstructed biscuit. A take on strawberry shortcake but sooo much more flavorful and light. Not heavy at all. After-dessert: A little plate of pink marshmallows and little pies and cakes. Summary: This meal will likely cost between $400-$500 for two people when the 5-course tasting and all the alcohol (we had a total of 2 glasses champagne and 4 glasses of wine) clock in. BUT IT'S WORTH IT! Like others say. Amazing. Prepare for 3 hours. Make sure you like your date!!! This is key. ;)

Le Restaurant located in the 4th arrondissement in Paris was, unfortunately, a disappointment. For…read morethe 1 Michelin star rating this restaurant boasts, I expected deliciousness, creativity, and impeccable service. The restaurant fell short in each of these criteria, in our experience. First, I think that it is a pretty important for servers to always ask about any allergies. As someone with a few food allergies, I notice when I am asked what my restrictions are. At just about every fine dining restaurant I have been to, I have been asked this question. But I was not asked at Le Restaurant and had to volunteer this information, so I took note of that almost immediately. Next, the food was just all right. I believe that Le Restaurant tries to "wow" with advanced cooking techniques, but at the expense of taste. When my husband and I dined there for dinner in June 2017, we opted for the tasting menu. There were at least four dishes which featured some sort of foam element, and a few that featured rhubarb. For a tasting menu, I am sorry to say that I generally expect something different from each dish, but that was not the case here. I definitely felt like there was almost too much continuity from dish to dish. There were no "surprises" from one dish to the next. Additionally, the tastes were just not that great. Many of the dishes had a multitude of elements to them which did not mesh well in my mouth. They were all decent flavors by themselves, but presented together, they mostly did not deliver. Even though Le Restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, you are pretty much always outside even if you ask for indoor seating. There is no true indoor seating because there is no divide between indoors and outdoors. Hard to explain, but IMO, this is unacceptable in the summer. During a heat wave, I was sweating through my pants while dining, even though I had "indoor" seating. Unfortunately, I concluded my meal at Le Restaurant feeling dissatisfied with the experience. Maybe it was a bad day because Michelin stars are rarely awarded. But they did not win me over with their first impression, so I will not be going back or recommending them for anyone who visits Paris. There are more worthy places.

This place offers an amazing brunch complete with a set menu and a substantial buffet style…read moreoffering that has tons of desserts, a seafood area, from age and of course a crepe bar. Pretty much everything about this place is legit and my go to for brunch when I'm in the area. It's a bit pricey, but totally worth it for what you get. Be sure to come hungry....

It's got the Michelin star rating .. so you know, 1 week reservation wait times (recommend calling…read moreahead) make you feel .. exclusive upon entry. I'll share slightly more attuned rating metrics to accentuate. Gorgeous interior, staff and good food. YAM MAMA KAI: 4/5 DUCK FOIE GRAS 5/5 LE MAIGRE: 3/5 L'ENT RECÔTE DE BŒUF: 5/5 CHEESECAKE POMELO ROSE: 4:5. Staff: 5/5 Interior design/space allocation by design: 5/5

Super nice spot to stop in for drinks. They use fresh fruit and you can tell each cocktail is made…read morewith care and the ingredients are well thought out. I had the Passion Fruit Mojito which was DELICIOUS.

One of the best bars to grab a strong drink on a rough day. The only gay bar I've been to in Paris…read moreand I love it ! The staff is all gorgeous and extremely friendly, I've yet to have a problem with service. Long Island iced tea is what I came For last night and boy oh boy did the nail it. Large strong drink served in a fish bowl style glass. Happy hour is 17-20 and buy one get one free which is a great deal as the drinks are on the expensive side 16 euros. Love this place but not a huge fan of the food but there's a million other places to eat in Paris so I'll save this place just for drinks.

Update: My son had the burger with grilled onions and foie gras here in 2017 and still raves about…read moreit as the best burger he's ever had in his life! I should have taken a picture of it at the time.

We got creme brûlée which was delicious! The creme part was flavorful:)…read more The waitress was so sweet and kept refilling our water bottles and gave us a cup of ice due to the heat. Overall perfect spot to eat some dessert and people watch.

One of my favorite spot in Paris!…read more I'll be honest, back when I lived in France I never spent too much time looking for nice spots to eat out, just because it seemed easier back then and France wasn't about reviewing and online sharing the good stuff (yes we can look greedy sometimes). But since that time I married someone from the great United States of America so you know my habits must have changed... Looking for a decent brunch place, we end up here. I already know Pigalle's neighbourhood and I planned on taking wifey to La Butte Montmartre to be tourists in my own country so might as well eat something nearby before. Here we are waiting for quite some time in front of Café Marlette on a sunny day of June. Finally getting a table outside, ordering two Le l'Ilôt for nearly 25€ each. In one word : worth it ;D I already know you don't need a description of the food, I took photos instead. Not the instagram filtered ones, real photos. The one I take so y'all can see what it looks like but that don't make you feel like it's an awesome place because of the photoshop work on it. The reason why you feel it's awesome, it's because I spent time writing about it. Food seemed real, something I missed while living overseas. Homemade, fresh juice and sweet hot chocolate. Carbs OD will happen for sure but I don't care. Service was friendly which I'm not used to when in France so shout out to the team for that. Gluten Free options are here for the weak bellies, and it's also a bakery so you can pick up pastries and eat them outside enjoying the streets of Paris (depending on where you go lol). It was such a nice spot, we spent a week in Paris and wifey asked to return to Café Marlette. So you guessed it, we went back there! Please go, try it, enjoy it and let me know how you felt about it. A bientôt!

Fun little place with outside as well as a few inside tables. Country French style. Friendly…read moreservice and quick with the food. Just a simple breakfast fast of tea, baguette with butter and jam and yogurt with honey. All of which was excellent!