Loved this dining experience so much. Would dine here on the vibes alone! After much back and forth we settled on Epicure for our 15 year anniversary dinner. Our group of six was seated in the large beautiful dining room promptly upon our arrival. 3 star dining can sometimes feel uptight and stuffy but the service from the moment we got there was warm, engaging, fun and even a little silly. For dinner, I appreciate that everyone at the table is able to choose a different tasting menu and specify aversions not just allergies. We had two vegetarian tasting menus and 4 regular tasting menus. The food was outstanding, especially the truffle courses. Be aware that this is a very long dinner. Unsure if this is the norm, but ours was 4 hours. Wonderful spot to celebrate a special occasion! read more

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We stayed at this hotel and had a privilege to have breakfast at this Michelin 3 star restaurant for breakfast. The space is very elegant, service is top notch. There was not many people when we dine in, very quiet and pleasant The food is excellent; their pastry really stand out, especially the hazelnut danish is very delicious. The egg are perfectly cooked and runny. read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary at this three star Michelin restaurant, in Paris, France and the experience was absolutely stellar. This was our second 3 star Michelin restaurant experience. The overall experience was one of the best we've ever had. The food was absolutely fantastic, very tasty, and so creatively presented. The service was so well orchestrated and was flawless. The ambiance was refined, elegant and whimsical. This was definitely a memorable experience and one for the books. read more

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Amazing French cuisines with creative cooking techniques, definitely worth the visit. I deeply enjoyed their amuse-bouche and the way they present each dish. read more

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First time going to a 3* Michelin Restaurant so decided to opt for classical French as my first time. --------------------------- -Canapes- Duck Foie Gras Royale- warm melt in your mouth foie gras with green apple foam works wonderfully together. Sea Snail on a Crisp-bit of mustard is great Lil Bread Bite filled with Brie,Apricot and Fig- the goat cheese works well with the fruit Brioche was good, if anything I wish the bread they served with the bread n butter was replaced with just this. --------------------------- -Bread and Butter- Bread isn't as soft as I would have liked but still pretty good. The first slab of butter they gave us ended up not being room temp/spreadable though, as I noticed other people's spread was much easier. --------------------------- Black Truffle Scrambled Eggs topped with Mushroom jelly and Mushroom foam- The scrambled eggs have essentially no lumps or curds at all. Almost used like a savory sauce with the mushroom but I think it works --------------------------- ~Caviar with Potato Mousseline on the bottom, served with a Filled Buckwheat Crisp- Caviar itself tastes like squid ink and goes well with the smooth potatos. The buckwheat crisp cuts it nicely and is hollow throughout with the sour dressing. Good starter. --------------------------- ~Langoustine cooked with Lemon and Thyme- The foam is like orange juice mixed with the flavor of crab shell. The langoustine is perfectly sweet on the inside and the onion mango accompaniment works great in enhancing the seafood. --------------------------- ~Candele Macaroni stuffed with Artichoke, served with a Parmesan and Black truffle foam- The smell wafts up immediately when the lid is taken off. The texture of the macaroni is spot on and the yellow cheese foam and the truffle foam go with the macaroni well, though the artichoke filling feels almost like it's lost in there. If anything, I would say that the overall dish was a tad salty. --------------------------- ~Salmon slow cooked with Fennel and Cucumber in Mint Oil and Rice Vinegar- So soft that it's almost like sashimi. The sauce with it is almost like an acidic pesto substitute that compliments the fish insanely well. --------------------------- ~Veal Sweetbreads roasted with Amaretto and served with Red onions and Vinegar- It almost tastes a bit like how fried chicken smells (if anyone knows that smell haha). The sweetbreads themselves are very soft and fatty without there being a huge amt of other flavor and are cut by the onions and the reduction. --------------------------- ~The Cheese course- Well, cheese is cheese lol. It's a pretty nice selection though. --------------------------- ~"Wild Strawberries" served with Lavender Sorbet, Confit Strawberries, and Candy Leaves - I really like the aesthetic of this dessert, you can really tell that a lot of time and detail went into every little component, with my favorite being the candy leaves that offer a great crunch. The whole design of it is great. --------------------------- ~Chocolate from Ecuador- The ice cream has a deep almost espresso flavor and the crispy bitter notes of the crunch and the sweet praline balance it all very well. --------------------------- ~Lemon and Chamomile Tea Palate Cleanser- Pretty nice palate cleanser. I think the membrane formed around it though is a bit thick, when you consider how this technique has been around in the culinary world for a long while now. --------------------------- -Dessert Trolley was fine. Ended up getting one of everything to try with my sister. I know they used to provide a lot more options in this though so would have been cool to try those not available anymore. ---------------------------- Overall, I would say it was a pretty good experience at the restaurant. Couple of hiccups though: 1.I didn't finish EVERYTHING on my plate during the cheese course and I don't know if the server was trying to act standoffish or peeved in a sarcastic way but it kind of rubbed my sister the wrong way because it made her uncomfortable. 2.We ended up just staying with water for our beverage but for some reason, we saw them pour our bottle for other guests sometimes. We wouldn't have really minded if we weren't charged per bottle of water though which at that point just felt really weird. At the end, we ended up being charged for like, 4 bottles of water which was like... how much of that did you give to other tables 3.Vibe is indeed a little stuffy, like I can almost feel the tension in there. It really didn't help that I noticed a lot of the servers walking around, mumbling to each other in a way that felt like they were gossiping/discussing the guests in a manner that wasn't related to the food or service. I think I'd probably give it an 4/5 overall. Food is great, though there were a couple hiccups or things that could have been better there. The service was pleasant enough, though it felt like it was almost a facade considering how some of the empl read more

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The fantastic 3star Michelin experience. Every course is extremely delicious and much better than what I tried at some French restaurant in NYC :) The service is also impeccable. The Bresse Farm Hen is tender and juicy and it's melted into your month - the best chicken I tasted in my life! read more

L'Epicure - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Merci beaucoup! Beautiful and playful from start to finish! Highly recommend this restaurant. We throughly enjoyed our three hour experience. Thoughtfully plated.... We had a beautiful table that looked out into the garden. We had the six course which was plenty.... There is chocolate dish after the delightful honey ice cream dessert. You are presented with a take home bread when you leave which we had for breakfast the next day. We will be back! read more

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Just ate at L'Épicure in Paris today and wow, what a meal. The vibe was chill but fancy, and the food was Incredible. Every dish was better than the last. Perfect wine to go with everything. If you're in Paris, definitely check it out. Worth every bite. Thank you guys ! read more

The 3star Michillen experience. Service is 5+ stars, not only they are super friendly, our sommelier also has a great sense of humor same as some of the waiters. They are passionate about the french cuisine and proud of what they are serving to the customer. I really liked it. Food is no questionable delicious, pictures says it all. Appetizer comes with pre-appetizer on the house. All delicious. Highlight of the dinner for me is the caviar with mash potatoes, I didn't really like caviar as much until this time. It's heavenly. They also explained to me that the stone material looking spoon they gave for the caviar is used to prevent any silver/metal taste. Blue lobster is delicious as expected. Grilled lamb is a surprise to me as I don't usually eat lamb since I don't enjoy the gammy scent. This lamb is only delicious, no gammy flavor at all and at the same time it's not because they used any spice to cover the smell, just the lamb itself. Salmon is another dish I don't usually eat because I found it always a bit fishy, the salmon they serve here has none of the unpleasant smell to it. Desert were served with pre desert and after desert. I felt like it was another mini meal just for that. XD Warning, no price on the menu , be careful with your selections read more

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Couldn't come to Paris and go to at least one of the ten three Michelin star restaurants in the city. After doing plenty of research, I opted for Epicure as it looked like the best option. All I can say after coming here is that this is haute cuisine at its absolute finest. Michelin dining has peaked for me! First things first, it wasn't terribly difficult to book a reservation here, probably because of the fact there are so many three stars in Paris. Obviously I was keeping an eye on when dinner reservations became available, but it was nothing like some of the impossible reservations back home in the U.S. for three stars. Anyways, the food completely blew me away. The execution and creativity of every dish was on full display. On this particular trip, we had Tomate Ancienne, Large Langoustines, Candele Macaroni, Salmon from Scotland, and Lamb from Alpilles as our main courses. It's hard to really pinpoint what my favorite was because all of the dishes were outstanding. If I had to pick, the Large Langoustines was my favorite because of how perfectly cooked it was. The Candele Macaroni was amazing because of the black truffle mixed with mature Parmesan cheese. Salmon from Scotland was so soft that we didn't even need a knife to cut it. They even used the lamb in two different ways, to create a carpaccio initially and then cook up a roasted saddle of lamb. Oh, and the Tomate Ancienne was somehow frozen inside despite obviously being fresh. The best thing about Epicure is that all these dishes are on their a la carte menu, so if you opted to skip the tasting menu you could still have a lot of these dishes. Oh, and for that cheese and dessert course at the end? They have so many cheeses on hand, and they offer three...but I'm sure if you requested more you could totally have more. After the main dessert, they offer chocolate and macarons. And if you REALLY wanted it, you could have every single chocolate and macaron they offer. If it wasn't for the fact that we were completely stuffed by the end of the meal, I may have taken them up on that. Service...well, I have no words. I mean, this is truly the pinnacle of service right? A place like this could make you feel like they are too good for you, but they don't do that here at all as everyone is super welcoming. Epicure has an army of waiters here and they are on it like a machine. Every little detail was attended to. Every request we had was fulfilled, including getting our menus signed and taking a kitchen tour. Even got to talk to the head chef for 10 minutes, which is how I found how they made a jelly out of red peppers and that the salmon was actually cooked in a sous vide. Hell, you couldn't even go to the bathroom without someone walking you there. I have been spoiled for service at fine dining establishments, but Epicure is on a level on its own. Ambience is pretty amazing. Even though the inside dining room looked amazing, we decided on sitting outside considering it was a nice summer night with a very late sunset. The garden area is a great place to have a nice dinner! Bathed in evening light. Even when it got darker, the lighting was perfect to keep the right atmosphere. There's three stars, and then there's three stars in Paris. A truly wondrous experience and unquestionably the best dinner I have ever had. Best part is that they do have an a la carte menu, so I can still come back and opt for something cheaper. Absolutely love Epicure! read more

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So I've been meaning to post about this since we experienced it. But I rarely had time going through France and traveling, but here it is. My wife and I had a chance to experience a 3 star Michelin resturant in Paris and it was the best food I've ever tasted. Some of which was not on menu but here is the 7 corse meal in order from top to bottom plus the palate cleanser at the end. So to be honest, we felt very uncomfortable in the beginning due to the fact that, they treat you like royalty, which is nice but makes you feel a little out of place if you're not used to it. But the service was... like a well oiled machine and honestly was beautiful to watch in motion. If our water or wine glass got even remotely half full it was topped off. I dropped my cell phone on accident and someone basically jumped on it before I could pick it up. An employee in training accidently bumped my wife's chair and got a stern talking to. Everything you had was remembered by the server, I ordered a glass of wine in the beginning and about 3 hours later asked for the first glass and the server instantly knew what wine it was and even wrote it down for me afterwards. The most important part of course is the food. I'll be real with you all, I almost cried twice eating this food and I'm not exaggerating at all. The caviar was my first time trying caviar and to be honest I wasn't expecting it to be so good, or warm for that matter. But it was so amazing that I really didn't want to share it, the potatoes were so creamy and played very with the caviar itself as well as having a sour dressing. This dish was amazing and I'm gonna take a long shot and say I won't be having a caviar this good for a long time. The Langoustine was very refreshing, you got a lemony tang to it that balanced well with the mango and lobster, the froth had a nice citrus touch to it as well which gave the dish a bright balance to the lobster. All in all this dish brought a lot of different citrus flavors on your palate that all played well with each other and the lobster. Candele Macaroni, let me start off by saying this is one of the dishes I teared up at, it was perfect. The duck was so amazingly cooked and tender and was a nice texture contrast to the grantinated Macaroni. It came with two sauces one of which being black truffle and the other was a yellow wine sauce that was absolutely brilliant. It's hard to describe this dish, everything comes together beautifully but if I ever have it again I won't waste my time dipping it in the truffle sauce and will just dive into the yellow wine sauce. Adour Salmon I made sure to try the salmon first before adding the peas and yellow pepper vinaigrette on top and it was basically like eating very good sashimi, not cooked much but very good with tandoori powder. The real magic came when adding the pea and vinaigrette, which just gave a nice light sweetness and acidity to the meal that was so good, they came back and added more onto my plate. Before they brought out the hen, they brought out a silver platter with silver chicken feet at the bottom holding the platter up and showed me the bladder which was still pressurized and inflated from cooking and we both got to touch it before they went back to prepare it. I absolutely am kicking myself for not recording it. This was the second dish from Epicure that almost brought me to tears, the most tender chicken I think I'll ever have in my life paired with the same yellow wine sauce from the Macaroni. The mushrooms and crayfish gave it more complex texture that paired nicely, but I'll be honest I just wanted that piece of chicken to just last forever. I don't think I'll ever forget this dish for the rest of my life. I'm going to add some misc picture after the spoons but in the end they asked us if we'd like coffee and macarons and told them we couldn't because we had to catch the train tomorrow to Bordeaux. They instead packed the macarons for us and gave use another full loaf of bread for the train ride in the am. Overall loved the experience and food and would eat at epicure again given the chance, after having a few glasses of wine I didn't feel out of place but instead admired how well the whole staff worked together and even slightly celebrated at the end with fit bumps after a 4 hour experience. read more

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We had our first Michelin 3 Star experience here and it is nothing but perfection. Upon arrival we were greeted by the gracious host to our table. We even had a small table for wife's handbag which was a very nice detail many high end restaurants missed. The staff working there was friendly and easy going. Initially you might feel being treated as royalty but their friendliness would soon make you at ease. The presentation of the food and the service we received while there were all amazing. Food itself was a little underwhelming but as I always say in my review, taste of food is very subjective thus you should always make your own judgement. I think the experience itself is well worth the trouble of making reservation weeks in advance. I thought about going into more details into the service and food but felt lack of words to do then justice. If you haven't tried a Michelin 3 Star then this is definitely a good place to start. read more

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Would I recommend this place? Absolutely! 5 stars in every area and especially in service. The staff here cater to your very need. Honestly the staff to customer ratio is close to 1:1. The food was outstanding. Fresh, thoughtfully prepared without being too heavy. We had the tasting menu and by far the most memorable dishes were the caviar and the langoustine plates. The restaurant is in the Bristol Hotel so it's obviously going to be beautiful. There is only one seating. Not a bad thing because you never feel rushed. We were attended to by Philippe, Jeremy and Oisin. Absolutely charming and the best hosts we've had at a 3 Michelin starred establishment. Proves youth is not a barrier to success. Hope to revisit soon! read more

L'Epicure - Strawberry desert - all the leaves are edible. A work of art - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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So, my wife and I save for years to finally go to Paris. L'Epicure, Jules Vernes, La Maurice are the 3 restaurants we had planned. We also book tours and hotels. Sadly, my wife broke her leg on day two of our visit. Every tour, hotel and restaurant was supportive EXCEPT L'Epicure. They charged us a no show fee of $639 and quoted us their policy. Should you go to Paris, support the great restaurants we listed EXCEPT L'Epicure, unless you wish to be treated as a contract. No real customer service in their response to us. 3 Michelin stars run by greedy people who needed our $600 even though we cancelled as soon as we could, given our We are planning a return to Paris and will frequent those restaurants/events/tours that supported us Beware, I'm sure the food is good but there are many more restaurants who will treat you as a customer and appreciate you. read more

Good ambiance and service. Most importantly, the food is awesome! Definitely worth it! A real Michelin 3-star! Love the sponge crab for appetizer and the blue lobster as the seafood. The sauce and the dessert is a real art! read more

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I'd say go for the coffee but go for the pastries as well and go for the woman who runs the place. She's a Parisian Beauty for sure. Everything is fantastic here. read more

The peak and epitome of haute cuisine. There is a reason why L'Epicure retained its three stars for over 10 years. The finest food in the finest setting- situated in Le Bistro, the restaurant offers an elegant, spacious dining space with tasteful décor. Service was impeccable but felt sincere and comfortable. Anticipation of needs, knowledge of dishes and ingredients, attention to detail, timing... the staff makes you feel like a royal. Most important of all, the food is phenomenal and truly memorable. 1. Purple Sea Urchins: Briny, creamy, and sweet. A layer of warm egg mousse, fresh uni roes and sea urchin broth are simmered in blanched shells. Each spoon of creamy fluff is pure finesse. 2. Caviar from Sologne: Buttery Ratte potato mousse smoked with haddock with - buckwheat crisp stuffed with lemon and chives. Outstanding dish. 3. A generously sized langoustine tail was gently cooked using lemon thyme, accompanied by a condiment of onion and mango, and presented in a broth created from the flavorful claws of the shellfish. The broth was infused with yuzu and orange, along with a hint of coriander. The shellfish itself was cooked to perfection, boasting delightful natural sweetness. However, what truly stood out was the exquisitely harmonious sauce, expertly balanced with just the right amount of tanginess from the yuzu, which added a refreshing and harmonizing element to the dish. 4. "Candelle" Macaroni: The restaurant's signature dish- macaroni that encased a delectable blend of black truffle, artichoke, and foie gras, topped with mature Parmesan cheese and served alongside a black truffle jus. The pasta itself was delightful, while the black truffle, sourced from Vaucluse in the southern region of France, exuded a captivating fragrance. 5. Next served were sea scallops prepared with a luscious black truffle-infused butter, accompanied by shiitake and shimeji mushrooms delicately enhanced with vegetal moss. The scallops boasted a pleasant inherent sweetness, while the mushrooms provided a complementary and harmonious blend with the shellfish and the rich truffle butter. To me this dish did not stand out as much as the rest, just because of a personal preference of having scallops seared. 6. Poulet en Vessie: Translates into "chicken cooked in bladder". This was definitely something new for me and I was looking forward to trying this dish the most. To begin, the chicken is carefully enclosed within a pig's bladder, which has been inverted to prevent any unwanted mingling of flavors--after all, it is still a bladder. Then, the securely tied bladder is submerged in a chicken broth and gently simmered for approximately 40-60 minutes. This poaching method induces a steam-like effect within the bladder, causing it to inflate. As a result of this cooking technique, the chicken becomes exceptionally moist and tender, offering a delightful culinary experience. The chicken itself was very nicely cooked and had excellent flavor, and the sauce made with vin jaune wine was remarkable. 7. Fine Cheeses from cellar: Before dessert we had some cheese. The staff pushed out a cart with a fine selection of cheese from well-regarded affieneur. 8. Vanilla from Madagascar, Chocolate from Equator: Refreshing, fragrant. Light, but elegant. The skilled patissier Lauren Jeannin takes charge of the delectable desserts at Epicure. The reputation of three-star restaurants in Paris, including Epicure, is widely known for their exorbitant prices. This lavishness, coupled with their prime location, grants them the privilege and financial capacity to procure the finest ingredients available worldwide. Typically, the philosophy of a three-star chef in France is to utilize their culinary expertise to showcase these exquisite ingredients at their pinnacle. What truly distinguishes them is the ability to resist the temptation of pushing beyond that point. read more

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Absolutely amazing. Service was impeccable. The staff had great senses of humor, were very patient in helping to explain items on the menu, tending to every need and request. Not only did they call a cab for us but we were escorted to our waiting cab at the end of dinner. Ambiance was gorgeous...very soft and romantic yet bustling. Dress code was upheld. Food was crazy good. We enjoyed the macaroni, langoustines, scallops, and sole. Everything was wonderful but the macaroni and the scallops were standouts. The white truffles shaved tableside onto the scallops was great. They did a very good job with the cheese tray, with 10+ choices and explaining each one. The vanilla dessert was a work of art. The extra courses were also delicious. One was something that I normally don't care for, and an even better one was brought to me in its place. Thank you for the acknowledgment of our anniversary...the red rose petals were a nice touch. read more

Love everything about this place. The service was impeccable, the food was so delicious. One complaint was they told us that we had a lovely outside view but all we saw was some gentlemen eating outside... that was weird..... I still think they deserve 5 star. read more

One of the best meals I've ever had. Super worthy of its Michelin stars-- staff was attentive, food was creative, beautiful, and nuanced. Really yummy. Atmosphere was refined, yet cozy. Love love love-- would totally recommend. read more

This was one of the best restaurants I've been to. After visiting various Michelin star restaurants the service and attentiveness we received and experienced at Epicure did not go unnoticed. The service staff were friendly and on it, paying attention to every little detail even the most minute one like the candle at the table going off. In addition, I must admit that the food was impeccable. The 8 course tasting menu was amazing and I enjoyed all but the cheeses (I generally don't like cheese). Beyond that, every single item we tasted was delicious and like a little slice of heaven with one of my favorites being the langoustines and salmon; hard to choose from the array of options really. An overall commendable treat if you're ever in Paris. read more

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One of my favorite meals this year took place in the manicured gardens of Epicure Paris in Le Bristol Hotel. This was the perfect trifecta of ambiance, excellent food, and the best(!) service I've experienced thus far. The staff absolutely nailed my core service checklist - timing, knowledge of ingredients, a clear passion for their product, and anticipation of needs. At the three Michelin star level of fine dining, I really feel like these elements are to be expected. What took Epicure beyond was the unexpected - the jovial and almost comedic flair to the night. The maitre'd and servers had a fun rapport going, inserting just the right comments at the right moments. Even the way they tossed the rose petals for our anniversary celebration (purposefully goofy and haphazardly) put a smile on my face. I was delighted and laughing all evening. The Bread - A delightfully buttery ham brioche was the first bite, and throughout the night we were offered an endless variety of incredible bread. The salty bacon bread stick was also a favorite. The Butter - Oh that butter! Both the salted and unsalted varieties had a lovely depth only found in quality French butter. Niçoise Salad - A modern take featuring a hidden tuna liver center in a ball of white tuna foam. The red pepper jelly base with olives added a burst of flavor while the tiny croutons and onion cubes provided nice texture contrast. Stuffed Macaroni - Chef Eric Frechon's signature dish lived up to the hype with a delicious black truffle, artichoke, and foie gras filling. I thought the noodles were a tad thick, but they had great chew. Crab from Roscoff - Perfectly picked meat, with the claw tips still distinct. The crabmeat was set in a green tomato jelly with unexpected curry notes. The colorful coral and tarragon mayo drops were a nice pop visually and for the taste buds. Sea Bass - This was cooked in a salt crust and cut open with flair. Unfortunately the meat was over-seasoned and overcooked. However the mussels were perfectly tender and the fennel notes worked well. Blue Lobster - This also featured perfectly picked claw meat. The claws were tender, though the tail was rubbery. I enjoyed the firm crunch of the zucchini, and the pressed lobster head juice had nice depth. Cheese Cart - I was beyond stuffed at this point thanks to the generous portions, but how could I resist a lovely cheese cart in France? Of course, we had special bread just for this course - a walnut raisin cranberry bread that had quite the impressive crust. Palate Cleanser - A bright orange blossom sorbet with mango jelly and lime zest. Hazelnut from Cervione - A bird's nest of perfectly(!) crispy noodles made from roasted hazelnut foam with a decadent hazelnut praline ice cream center. This was topped with raspberry sauce. My favorite dish of the night! Peru Chocolate - In an edible cocoa pod shaped bowl was a chocolate sorbet filling - both creamy and crunchy, with lemongrass gelee bits. Dessert Cart - I tried three macarons - passionfruit milk chocolate, nutella, and black current. I thought the macarons had wonderful chew and flavor, though they were overfilled for my taste. The passionfruit marshmallow was the softest ever! Oh yes, I also tried the quality dark chocolate coffee discs and buttery, salted caramels. Merci to the Epicure Paris team for making such a wonderful memory for our anniversary trip! read more

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My boyfriend and I had an amazing time. Special thank you to Medhi who made our lunch so enjoyable and memorable.

We did some research and found Epicure and we were excited to experience our first 3 Michelin star restaurant as part of our honeymoon. Upon entering we were immediately greeted in the lobby and escorted by a kind and gracious host that immediately seated my husband and I at our table. Two gentlemen simultaneously pulled out both chairs for us and we sat at a beautiful table overlooking the garden. Epicure provided the absolute best service experience I have ever received. The entire staff works in unison to anticipate your every need before you're even aware of it. They truly value every single detail from the linens, to the silverware etc. It truly is beautiful to witness the staff at work and it's like a lovely symphony. I could seriously go on about the immaculate service, but let's move on to the food. We were truly left speechless. My husband tried Eric Frechon's tasting menu and I opted with a first course and main entree as a pescatarian and my dietary restrictions. It was seriously the best meal of our lives as well as dining experience. The wine list can be very daunting as a California native with limited experience with French wines, but the sommelier was so helpful and his recommendations were superb. We didn't know what to expect going in and we were anticipating a sense of pretentiousness, but it was quite the opposite. The entire staff and team were so helpful and kind and were able to communicate with us in English since our French is so limited. I could seriously go on about our amazing experience but my husband and I truly want to thank the entire team for making our honeymoon dinner so special and a memory we will cherish forever. We will gladly return to París from California just to dine here again. Thank you! read more

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Beautiful restaurant, service was stellar, tasting menu was truly memorable. Wine suggestions from the som/captains for the courses were spot on and paired beautifully with the dishes. Will come back for sure. read more

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The best meal we've ever had. The attention to detail by the staff is unparalleled. The food was phenomenal. Every dish was creative, unexpected, just perfection. Worth the indulgence. read more

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As I mentioned on my previous review, I planned for my Europe trip few months in advance and booked L'Epicure restaurant to celebrate for my birthday. I have been to a few 3 Michelin star and 2 Michelin star restaurants in Tokyo, HK, NYC & Vegas. Of coz, I would expect more at one of 3 Michelin star restaurant in Paris. They have real top notch service and compare with other Michelin star restaurants I have been to! Yes! Yes! Yes. L'Epicure didn't disappoint us and exceed our expectation! Wow! Wow! Wow! This is what a 3 Star Michelin experience should be! Be Canadian, wish we could have such fine dining restaurant and outstanding service in Vancouver!!! Of coz, we need to pay for it!! We checked out the tasting menu and preferred to order A la carte. STUFFED MACARONI - The black truffle with foie gras, it's delicious, smooth and presented beautifully. CRAB FROM ROSCOFF - My appetizer just like a main size dish! The crab so fresh and tasty! I loved the plating that so tempting and appealing! SOLE - It stuffed with girolle mushrooms and cooked with yellow wine. The fishbone sauce so creamy and extra chanterelle on the side. Yum... RACK OF LAMB FROM LOZERE - I would say it's the best rack of lamb we never had! Even though 3 tiny piece rack of lamb but it's juicy, tender and melted in our mouth. After all stunning dishes, I have no room for dessert! I know...such a joke! Dessert queen didn't order any dessert, pls believe me I'm not cheap just too full. I will come back for their beautiful Priceless Nyangbo chocolate next time. read more

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Located in the beautiful Hotel Le Bristol, L'Epicure is the very definition of Parisian fine dining. This elegant restaurant elevates old classics while giving them a modern twist and delivering them with phenomenal service. Every single detail is exquisite, from the bread baked using the flour the restaurant made that morning, to the Baccarat butterfly on each table, to the plate designs. The tasting menu is outstanding, taking guests on a journey through France and surprising them with unique dishes such as the chicken cooked in a cows bladder. I was very impressed by the staff, who operate as a well-oiled machine making everything run perfectly. Thomas, our server, was particularly good and attentive. If you are only going to have one meal in Paris, this should be it. read more

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There are many reasons this has been triple Michelin for 10 years. The Epicure staff went above and beyond to make our night special. From Emilie's warm welcome, to Clara's recommendations for our palates, the dinner was phenomenal. We loved all the touches that Thomas did for us as well. We visited from DC. The food was beyond perfection and the bread to go was a great way to end the evening. The stuffed macaroni, blue lobster and duck were our favorites, along with both the coconut and chocolate desserts. We look forward to returning with our family. read more

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Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said, but this was truly an amazing experience. The ambiance, service, and food is just so upscale while not being stuffy/overly formal; highly recommend if you're willing to splurge! I came for a lunch on a Saturday, and it was very easy to make reservations 1 week in advance. I will say that the online reservation tool seemed to be broken, but it was easy to call or email the hotel. I opted for the chef's tasting menu (340 euro) which officially has 7 courses, but was more like 9-10 with the amuse bouches and other extra touches. Highlights of the meal: Stuffed macaroni: Holy crap, definitely see why this is one of their most popular dishes. It's so rich and decadent with the truffle/foie gras, just PERFECT. Langoustine: This is a really large langoustine; I've had langoustines elsewhere that were way smaller, so this felt way more worth it (can you say that at a multi hundred dollar meal?). Whiting fish: This was possibly the best cooked fish I had this entire year: SO soft and tender, and the mild flavor of the whiting fish goes so well with the piquillo pepper garnish. The service is also top knotch. Since I was dining alone, they offered me a book of Eric Frechon's recipes and career progression to read. It was really nice to see the recipes behind some of the dishes I tasted! Overall it was almost a 3.5 hour experience, but somehow it still feels too short. Definitely go! read more

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Some highlights of our visit to L'Epicure was the bread (bacon, olive, and sun dried tomatoes), and the macarons + tea, and the service. The complimentary bread served in a little tin in the beginning was absolutely delicious. Wow. Honestly I will he dreaming about this bread! It was so good. Very buttery, very fluffy, and full of flavor. At the end of the meal we got complimentary macarons and sweets to go with our tea and coffee. For tea, I highly recommend the one with lime tree, rose, and lavender. It is so calming and fresh... almost like a fresh mint tea with added floral notes. The rest of the meal was delicious as well! But as expected for the price that we paid for. The set menu is a good option! read more

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L'Epicure was the first restaurant that I booked about 6 months in advance of our trip to Paris. Booking was effortlessly done via email and a simple confirmation 2 days prior to reservation. L'Epicure epitomizes what a true 3 Michelin star restaurant should strive for. From the moment you enter through the front doors you are overwhelmed with an amazingly beautiful hotel and are pleasantly greeted by the hostess. We opted to dine here for lunch as we just can't eat a full tasting menu. Our corner table had a view of the beautiful courtyard. Their lunch tasting menu allows you to pick your appetizer, entree and dessert but in reality it's more like a 6 course meal. A plate containing 3 amuse bouches were brought out shortly after making your choices for the appetizer, entree, and dessert. Elegantly plated and each amuse bouche tasted amazing. I should've taken notes as to what each one was but I was too busy taking pics as the waiter brought out the dishes. A warm cheese, olive and sun dried tomato muffin was also brought out. Though bite sized, each one was rich and packed super flavorful punch. Next the waiter brought out a basket containing a variety of breads. I opted for the baguette since there was no better place to have it. Words cannot describe how amazing it was .... nice crunchy outside with a chewy center. I could've eaten another 4-5 of these and been content for lunch. Another amuse bouche came afterwards which if I remember correctly was a pea and chorizo mousse. Once again, each bite of this was super flavorful and simply amazing. I opted for the white asparagus for my appetizer and there is something to be said about how tasty white asparagus' are. The had what I believe to have been mimolette cheese grated on top of the creamy mustard sauce. Though it was tasty, the flavors seemed to start to get old as I continued to eat more and more of the sauce. Guess I'm not a huge fan of mustard as the French seem to be. I ordered the rabbit for my entree since my wife ordered the trout. What was surprising was that there were 3 different variations of rabbit plated (octopus stuffed with rabbit, a chorizo and rabbit sausage, and the loin of the rabbit). Again each variation was super tasty and the variations of the rabbit offered nice texture changes on the palate. I did find the more I ate of this dish, the saltier each bite became. A serving of perfectly smooth pea mashed potatoes were also brought out to compliment the main dish. It wasn't as rich as Robuchon's famed mashed potatoes but the texture was very similar. At this point in the meal, I was completely stuffed and didn't even have dessert yet. I was quite surprised as to how generous portions were in France. Typically a cheese course is an option, but it's included in the set menu at L'Epicure. I'm not a fan of stinky cheese so I stuck with the cow based cheeses and the only one I recognized was the super bright orange colored mimolette which I had to order. The other two were what our waiter recommended which were both good. Included were a stewed apricot and fig which were absolutely phenomenal. I did want to try the walnut and raisin bread which was super tasty but super hard at the same time. If only it wasn't as hard I would've eaten more of it. A lime flavored sorbet palate cleanser came out next which is where the meal got interesting. Dining next to us was a group of French business men at which one decided to cut one loose. Both myself and were in disbelief and she couldn't stop laughing that the serving staff had to wait to bring out her dessert as her lime sorbet was melting in front of her. Finally my coffee dessert was brought out. A mocha flavored ice cream with an espresso sauce was brushed onto the plate. Gold chocolate nuggets and coffee flavored espresso beans decorated the side of the plate. As full as I was with the entire meal, I did somehow find room for this tasty dessert. Oh and two spoons came out which was their take on molecular gastronomy as once you take a bit, a burst of cherry flavors fill your mouth. If that wasn't enough a waiter rolled out a cart full of mignardises which you get are allowed to choose a few. Their macarons were amazing, the perfect chewiness and a filling that was flavorful and not super sweet at the same time. Be prepared to drop a pretty penny when dining here but you will definitely have an amazing dining experience. Service was spot on and the staff entire were all super pleasant which really adds to the meal. read more

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The service here is amazing, although there may be a few too many servers and staff in the dining room at any one given time. I don't think this is a place for vegetarians. Although when we had called to ask this very thing, they assured us they could handle it well. I understand that it is a 3 Michelin star restaurant. But I paid €72 for an artichoke. In my opinion, it wasn't worth it by any means. The artichoke itself didn't taste like anything special at all, although the presentation was lovely. My "main" course that they tailor made for me was an asparagus gnocchi. Again, great presentation. But it was FIVE tiny pieces of gnocchi with swirls of asparagus foam/cream on the plate. This was €55. I left the restaurant feeling more hungry than when I had arrived. My boyfriend loved his food, so I know they can nail the meat dishes, but if you're vegetarian, no matter how much your boyfriend may want to go, just say no. read more

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1,000 star rating Epicure is the highest level of dinning I have ever experienced. It transcends a dinning experience into high level art (albeit pricey), with fascinating execution in all comprehensible aspects. For a nice cliche, it felt like The Meal of Your Life. This is considering I dined at five 3-Michelin star restaurants within one week (Epicure, Pavillion Ledeyon, Arzak, Abac, and Le Bernadin), so I can directly compare them back to back. Epicure surpasses in all regards: food, service, and environment. They have mastered minutia that I didn't know existed until I dined here. Every possible aspect was orchestrated with creativity and complete mastery (from the food to the service, so if you are OCD, then Epicure is your god! Other restaurants need to study this place. Pavillion Ledeyon doesn't hold a candle to Epicure. Arzak and Le Bernadin aren't even in the same league. Abac (in Barcelona) was the closest, but in my opinion, not as profound. Epicure was the best dinning experience of my life. read more

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You don't just come to L'Epicure for the food - you also come for the experience. While you do have to dress up, the restaurant provided me and a friend with suit jackets since we didn't pack one. And if you order the tasting menu, you get an entire seven-course meal with appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The hosts were friendly and described each and every dish in great detail, and are knowledgeable in wines and cheeses. Our bill came to about 440 euros per person, but the food and experience was totally worth it. read more

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This was an absolutely stellar dinner experience! We got the chef's selection menu which included 2 starters: -Cold crab dish, I'm allergic to crab so they substituted that with a their Langostines starter that was wonderful!! -Stuffed macaroni with foie gras and black truffle 2 main course: -Line caught whiting fish with an almond crust -Their Duck dish which was heavenly!! 5 selections of cheese and 2 desserts to finish off the night. Compliments to the chef for the symphony of flavours that transitioned perfectly into the next course. The staff was extremely attentive and their service was excellent. I highly recommend trying out this 3 star Michelin restaurant while you are in Paris. Ask for a seat out on their rose garden as it's beautiful on a warm night and quite romantic. read more

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Another amazing three Mitchelin stars restaurant. We came here for dinner on a Thursday and booked our table 40 days in advance. I recommend booking in advance given it's hard to find one as you get closer to your date. Everything was perfect in terms of food and service. I specially liked the crab dish and the coconut dessert. I would recommend getting the tasting menu. They are flexible so would change it based on your dietary restriction. Finally keep in mind a jacket is required for men in this fine dinning restaurant. read more

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We had lunch here in early January when visiting Paris. Food, service, atmosphere - all top notch. Reservations were done through email with prompt responses. We had a few dietary restrictions which the staff happily accommodated. They have a pre-set but we ordered a la carte. For our starter we shared the stuffed macaroni. It is STEEPLY priced but this is dining at its finest. My wife had the Langoustines for her main and I had the lamb. Would highly recommend either one. We ordered the cheese cart and had items offered to us off the dessert cart. We each also ordered a dessert: the Nyangbo Chocolate and Lemon from Menton (see pictures). I expected the waitstaff to be reserved and formal but instead they provided the perfect balance of service, friendliness, timing, and joking around - creating a perfect atmosphere for lunch. We ate at Le Cinq on our last visit to Paris and it would be hard to choose one over the other. Our lunch lasted about two hours and cost around $470 (no alcohol). read more

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Both my husband and I are foodies. Epicure seemed a must go because it's the first on trip advisor and has 3 Michelin stars in the food city Paris. Service was perfect. The atmosphere was great.They were able to accommodate half portion appetizer for us because we order the huge chicken in the balloon. That was great. Tips: the appetizer was better than the main course. The chicken macaroni was extremely delicious. The passion fruit dessert was very refreshing after a very full meal. However, I was definitely expecting better food considering all the good reviews and the money we were paying. The food was good, but nothing surprised me that much... Have been to many Michelin restaurants in New York city and Europe, and I was hoping that I will feel really amazed but didn't get that much of it in Epicure. Was pretty disappointed. Besides, the chicken in the balloon just looks fancy... but tastes are really okay. The soup (chicken's second way of serving) was very salty, but they were able to make a new one for me, which was good. read more

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One of our favorite things to do when we travel is to eat really, really amazing food and drink fantastic wine. Epicure, a 3 Michelin star restaurant inside the Bristol Hotel, did not disappoint! My husband and I went here to celebrate our anniversary. I made the reservation via email 3 months in advance and they were very good about responding and noting that it was our anniversary. There were amazing touches throughout the meal to help us celebrate our special milestone. We had the Prix Fixe tasting menu and the food was incredibly creative. I can't say enough about the romantic ambiance and the service was impeccable, friendly and attentive. Every time we used the butter it was replenished with fresh butter! And when I left the table a fresh, new napkin was delivered on a plate. Our servers were fabulous, each and every one of them. They treated us as if we were treasured, repeat guests. Gracious, welcoming, and they would be at our table to see what we needed with just a glance from us. Just wow! The staff coordinates their presentation of food at your table and it's like watching a conductor direct a symphony. With a glance from the head waiter, several staff arrive at your table with the dishes and they place them in front of you with a flourish. The Pièce De Résistance is the lifting of the silver dome to reveal the intricate delicacies inside with a Bon Appetit and a nod. The cheese trolley was full of gourmet deliciousness and I'm pretty sure there were at least 6 courses of dessert alone which, of course, is a bonus for me and my sweet tooth. And I couldn't believe the dessert cabinet full of fresh macarons and chocolate truffles. Where can I get one of those for my house? L'Epicure ranks among our top dining experiences, along with the Squirrel at Danai Beach Resort in Greece, é by José Andrés in Las Vegas, and Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas. read more