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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
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.
Amazing French cuisines with creative cooking techniques, definitely worth the visit. I deeply enjoyed their amuse-bouche and the way they present each dish.
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
14 years ago
If you're like me, and you only have a couple of nights in Paris, and you want to make your lady feel like a million bucks, look no further than Epicure. From the moment we walked into 'Le Bristol' hotel to have dinner at Epicure, we were treated like royalty. It is no surprise that this restaurant earned their three Michelin stars. While the food was exquisite, it was the ambiance and the service made this my first Yelp five-star rating. Rose champagne to start, which was great, given that we were celebrating our first night in Paris. I should mention that it is a huge bonus that they are open on a Sunday night (not many top restaurants are in Paris). We received an appetizer that was compliments of the house. I cannot do it justice with a description, since I did not have my book out at the time, or my camera, but the presentation and the flavors were excellent! The first dish was a stuffed macaroni with truffle and foie gras. See my posted pictures. This signature dish is what the chef is known for. Both art and a slice of heaven on a plate. For main dishes, my wife had the lamb, and I had the veal sweetbreads. Both of us enjoyed them beyond measure. For wine, they had the most extensive wine list I have ever seen (a tome, really), and the Sommelier recommended a delicious 2008 a360p Domaine Ostertag Pinot Gris, that complimented our entire meal. Next, we could have whatever we wanted from their cheese cart (so many to try!) and we got a small sample of each. Before dessert, we had a coconut sorbet with pineapple to cleanse the pallet. This was good, because up next was the signature Nyangbo chocolate dessert! I won't spoil it for you, but take a look at the picture I posted. It is worth buying for your special gal. The staff were very friendly, and after they offered us additional chocolates, pastries, and espresso, they slipped me a red rose to give my wife! I had not planned that, but they went above and beyond to make the night special. They even put some of the freshly baked pastries in a 'Le Bristol' bag for my wife to take back to our hotel. I can't say enough about how wonderful Epicure is. Once you have eaten here, you will promise yourself a return visit. read more
Michelin Three-Starred Restaurant, L'Epicure. This is also trip advisor's 1 out of 11,652 best restaurant rated by the real people. First time trying the pigeon meat medium rare. Very unique experience and course of meal overall. I forgot which red wine I had but it was unforgettably great and a bit expensive. The total cost of my meal for one person $420 USD. It was one of the most expensive yet most disappointed three michelin star restaurant meal of my life. I choose the Chef's tasting course. It was less than a 5-7 course meal and most luxurious part was the pigeon steak. Taste was very blend and was nothing too special or appealing. I wish I would have booked another restaurant instead. If I was served the same meal again I would decline to eat. This was the worst meal I had in Paris from this trip. Please avoid the hype and book different restaurant like Robuchon or Alain Passard. Robuchon and Alain Passard were more in aligned with the three michelin starred restaurants around the world. read more
10 years ago
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is what a 3 Star Michelin experience should be! For 2016, its #69 on the World's 100 Best Restaurants by San Pellegrino, it should be higher! Everything from start to finish met or exceeded my expectations. It's consistent! I came here a few years ago and this time was just as good as my first experience! Food: The Langoustine and French Caviar was very good, fresh and light to start. The Stuffed Macaroni (truffles, artichoke, foie gras) was out of this world and a must order! For my main course, I had the Red Mullet with caviar and veggies. The server stated that this was his favorite item on the menu! So glad I listened to him. I almost licked the plate, lol! The lamb was good as well. The cheese course was excellent and what you expect from this type of dining in Paris. Wild strawberries and sorbet and strawberry jelly bites were compliments of the chef - nice and light for the end of the meal. The Sweets Cart at the end sent me right over the edge!!! The Macaroons were something that I will dream about for years to come! Service - the best and what you expect for a 3 star Michelin restaurant. The room is beautiful. Our table was overlooking the courtyard on a gorgeous summer night. What more could you want. It's pricy, but you know that going in! read more
8 years ago
12 years ago
Three star Michelin restaurant. #88 on the Pelegrino Top 100 Restaurants in the World for 2014, #1 Restaurant in Paris on TripAdvisor. What more can I say? After dining at Epicure, it will become the standard to measure all your future dining experiences! Epicure is located in the Hotel Le Bristol. They serve contemporary French cuisine by Eric Frechon and it's one of the very best dining experience we have ever had. My wife and I were celebrating our 10 year anniversary and her birthday at Hotel Le Bristol and Epicure and it was the perfect choice for the double occasion. World class food and romantic atmosphere. The Epicure team was spectacular. Very professional yet friendly. The Epicure team also surprised us with a little birthday desert and a long stemmed rose that I gave to my wife. Marco Pelletier, Chef Sommelier, selected a perfect red wine for my wife. She can be a picky one with wine and after providing Marco with some descriptions of what she likes he absolutely nailed it when I saw a huge smile across her face after her first taste. First Course: Stuffed Macaroni with black truffle, artichoke and duck foie gras, gratinated with mature Parmesan cheese. Leeks from Ile De France grilled, seaweed butter, tartar of "Perle Blanche" oysters, spring onions and lemon. Fish: Scallops: ratte potatoes gnocchi with white truffle from Alba, watercress juice with brown butter. Meat: Saddle of Venison roasted with juniper berries, beetroot perfumed with Porto, pureed celeriac, "Grand Veneur" sauce. Fine Seasonal Cheeses Desert: Lemon from Menton frosted with limoncello, with pear and preserved lemon. Peru Chocolate in a coca pod, iced, foamy and crunchy, chocolate sorbet infused with lemongrass. Thank you Epicure for making our 10 year anniversary a memorable one! ----------- Trois étoiles au guide Michelin. # 88 sur les Restaurants Pelegrino Top 100 dans le monde pour 2014, # 1 Restaurant à Paris sur TripAdvisor. Que puis-je dire? Après avoir dîné au Épicure, il deviendra la norme pour mesurer toutes vos futures expériences culinaires! Épicure est situé dans l'Hôtel Le Bristol. Ils servent une cuisine française contemporaine par Eric Frechon et ce est l'un des meilleurs repas que nous ayons jamais eu. Ma femme et moi avons fêté notre anniversaire de mariage de 10 ans et son anniversaire à l'Hôtel Le Bristol et Épicure et ce était le choix parfait pour la double occasion. La nourriture de classe mondiale et son atmosphère romantique. L'équipe Epicure était spectaculaire. Très professionnel mais chaleureux. L'équipe Épicure aussi nous a surpris avec un petit désert d'anniversaire et une longue tige rose que je ai donné à ma femme. Marco Pelletier, chef sommelier, choisi un vin rouge parfait pour ma femme. Elle peut être une pointilleux avec le vin et après avoir fourni Marco avec quelques descriptions de ce qu'elle aime qu'il absolument cloué quand je ai vu un grand sourire sur son visage après son premier goût. Premier cours: Stuffed Macaroni à la truffe noire, artichaut et foie gras de canard, gratinés au parmesan mature. Poireaux de Ile De France grillé, beurre d'algues, tartare d'huîtres "Perle Blanche", oignons et citron. poisson: Coquilles Saint-Jacques: les pommes de terre rattes gnocchis à la truffe blanche d'Alba, jus de cresson au beurre noisette. viande: Selle de chevreuil rôti aux baies de genièvre, betterave parfumé à Porto, purée de céleri-rave, sauce "Grand Veneur". Beaux fromages de saison Desert: Citron de Menton givré avec limoncello, à la poire et citron confit. Pérou chocolat dans une nacelle de coca, glacé, mousseux et croquant, sorbet au chocolat infusé à la citronnelle. Merci Épicure pour faire de notre 10e anniversaire un moment inoubliable! read more
11 years ago
One of my favorite 3 stars BUT, number one for Lunch. The rationale follows: service in the beautiful garden in season, fixed menu at 145 euros is a bargain, flexible kitchens accommodates my wife (she is highly selective), the iced tea is my fave (Marco polo blend from marriage frere) and the food/presentation rivals many other 3 stars. IMHO, Prices for Mouton-Rothchild are a bit steep. read more
11 years ago
This was my first three star Michelin experience and it was outstanding. The food was outstanding (which I will get to below), but the whole experience felt like interactive entertainment. The staff was friendly and helpful, and they even invited my guest and I to tour the kitchen afterward! Please consider that my unrefined description won't do any of this justice. Please also keep in mind that the chef brought out several other fun small dishes for us to try. I had the following dishes: Caviar de Sologne (half portion) - Unreal. I had never had caviar before. The caviar came on a bed of mashed potatoes and was just outstanding. It was also served with a small "breadstick" looking item that tasted crunchy on the outside but creamy on the inside. Macaronis farcis - This was my least favorite of all the dishes. The presentation was excellent. Pigeon de Bresse - Fantastic dish. The pigeon was perfect and pink throughout. This was suggested by the waiter and was marked as one of the chef's specialties and it didn't disappoint. Citron de Menton - This desert was very fun. Shaped like a lemon, and full of frozen lemon flavor. I thought the way it came apart as I put my utensil through it was so interesting. Nyangbo (half portion) - This desert is all about the presentation, am ornate chocolate sphere around a small amount of chocolate covered in gold leafing. I didn't have any alcohol because I don't drink, but my guest seemed to really enjoy his drinks. The meal lasted three and a half hours. My portion of the meal cost me 360 euros and after the experience I was happy. read more
11 years ago
Hands down the best meal we've ever had! Every texture and taste just sort of evolves into something spectacular. The staff are super courteous and jovial, putting us at ease in such a high-end setting. We didn't do the degustation because we wanted to be able to try a little of everything. I had the Langoustines Royales et Caviar for my entree and Sole de sable for my main and my partner had the Macaronis farcis entree and the Merlan de ligne main. All was outstanding, but if pushed, we both agreed my entree and his main were the best. We ordered the Citron de Menton and the Précieux chocolat "Nyangbo" for dessert as well. Both were good but compared to the rest of the meal, weren't much to write home about--but the chest of complimentary macaroons they rolled out after however, definitely WAS! They tasted as good as the display case of them looked. The staff even snuck a rose to my husband to give me at the end of the evening because they knew we were on our honeymoon:) Also, we got a very lovely wine pairing suggested by our wine server/expert. Those wine bibles can be a bit intimidating (and VERY heavy!) but he listened to what we liked and suggested something that went perfectly and was actually quite affordable. It wasn't just about getting us to buy the most expensive bottle! Be prepared to leave completely stuffed, as the chef sends out delicious surprise dishes throughout the evening as well. With all of the excellent food choices in Paris, this place is one I would want to return to again each time we go! read more
8 years ago
First time trying a three star Michelin rated restaurant and can say it is the best meal I've ever had. Been to single star restaurants before. I actually dislike spending that amount of money on food but still wanted to have a one-time experience in France. The Langoustine appetizer was delicious, and then we opted for the a la carte lunch with the scallops and blue lobster. Both impeccable. Even the best espresso. The desserts of coconut and hazelnut were exquisite. What completed the meal experience was the outstanding service. All of them were wonderful but Clement was my favorite and helped us the most. Thank you, Clement and all of the wonderful staff and chefs. Love from Chicago, USA read more
7 years ago
We chose this place during our honeymoon trip to Paris. We made an reservation for lunch. We tried the tasting menu. The service was pf high quality. Each and every course was delicious and the combination of flavors was perfect. I liked the oyster the best. It was the first I saw this combination which was amazing! Among the dessert, I liked the one with cocoa beans best. It was a wonderfully experience. read more
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There's a reason this place deserves its 3 stars. From start to finish this restaurant is the epitome of perfect service, food and atmosphere. Let's take a dive in on this once-in-a-lifetime experience... As soon as you enter the hotel that houses the restaurant, someone is approaching to make sure you're going to the right place and taken care of. Coats and bags were hung up and the manager led us to our table overlooking the beautiful courtyard. Meanwhile there was quality banter and witty jokes. The menu was explained and after ordering, several courses of exquisite complementary dishes were served. I think by the time the starters arrived, I'd already stuffed myself. I ordered a traditional French rabbit dish and my friend had the lobster. Literally for a solid 15 minutes no words were explained simply because we were too busy absorbing the amazing food. Simply there are no sufficient words to sum up the experience. Not only did it feel incredibly luxurious, the service was personal, well coordinated, and so seemless. With these places, you don't just pay for world class food, you are there to experience waitressing to a whole new level. Definitely a must try! read more
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My husband and I came here for our anniversary. We got the three course for 145. You definitely get very full especially with all the amuse Bouche and dessert cart at the end. The highlight was the frosted tomato, veal bread and the dessert cart! It took a while when we first sat down to get the attention from the servers. But that's probably because they were really busy - so understandable. Nevertheless, it was a great dining experience!! read more
Truly a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Came here for lunch to celebrate my husband's birthday. The dress code is formal and jacket required for men. I actually felt we were over dressed due to some patrons there. My husband looked dashing in his suit, no tie though. I did the all black thing; black dress, black tights, black booties with a black scarf. A couple came in jeans and the restaurant loaned a jacket to the guy. We decided to do the lunch special tasting menu for 145 euros a person; choose a starter, a main dish and a dessert. I chose the white asparagus as my starter. The trout as my main dish and the strawberry for dessert. My husband chose the white asparagus, the rex rabbit and the coffee for dessert. It did not sound like a lot of food but I was stuffed. Started off with some complimentary items. Delicious!! The flavors were exploding in my mouth. I had their olive bread which was loaded with olive flavor. Yum. Check out the pictures I upload. Flavor and presentation were spot on with every dish. The staff were professional and friendly. After the starter and main dish their cheese cart rolled over. Amazing selection of cheese. I loved the palate cleanser. Very refreshing. The dessert was creatively but a little too sweet. Just when I thought the meal was over a dessert cart rolls by with tasty macarons, chocolates and nougat. What a way to end the meal. Highly recommend this place if you are celebrating a special occasion. My only complaint was there were gnats that would occasionally fly by. That annoyed me and hence the 4 stars. It would have been 5 stars if the gnats were not there. read more
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13 years ago
My companion and I had the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings for lunch on April 27. - Some of the courses were spot on. The sweetbread, if you're into that kind of thing, was the best I've ever had. The fish course had a really nice balance of spicy flavors. Other courses were done well but didn't really wow. - Some dishes should have been hotter when served. - The wine pairings for the first 3 courses were inspired, especially the American oak aged white wine for the fish course. The wine pairings for the last 2 courses lacked imagination. - For one of the courses, the server describing the course spoke in French instead of English. The language should have been either consistently French or consistently English. - The service was good overall, but at one point, the sommelier joked about the size of his penis. Not quite what I was expecting at a 3 star Michelin restaurant. We paid 1100 euros for our lunch for 2 people. For this price at a 3 star Michelin restaurant, we expect better food/service. read more
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Other than the main dish which didn't quite meet our expectations (my husband had the duck but some part of it was hard to chew; I had the sole fish which was salty and I didn't really enjoy it), everything else and all the other dishes was perfect. We came in at 8:15 PM and left about 00:30 AM - the staff had a few pieces of candies & chocolate in a to-go box for us because it was obviously too late by the time we finished - I wish there was some pieces of macaron in there though :) read more
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We enjoyed our dinner here very much. The service was amazing. Service was friendly and fast efficient and took care of our every need. The food was extremely tasty with many excellent selections to choose from. The place is extremely beautiful. I think this is an excellent example of fine dining in Paris read more
12 years ago
If you had to have just one meal before you die, make it this one. You won't regret it. The meal, the craftsmanship, presentation and service were superb!! Every bite was a wow! AMBIANCE---exquisite, elegant, romantic, etc. Tastefully decorated and understated dining room with approximately 8-10 tables. Ours offered plenty of intimacy as it afforded us a view of the courtyard and not much else other than the food. Each table was adorned with a small bouquet of red roses and a delicate Baccarat butterfly. SERVICE---The staff was beyond awesome. I've never seen a group of people be so synchronized. The dishes were brought out of the kitchen only when a group of waiters were perfectly situated around the table to deliver them. Both of our dishes were set at exactly the same instant. They were impeccable. Absolutely no hint of pretension like you see in other places. At the end of the meal, our waiter sprinkled rose petals on our table. FOOD--- I'm afraid that's words simply cannot do it justice. Best meal that I have ever had. If you can, splurge on the wine pairing as you will be introduced to new flavors. The price tag is steep (1000€), but I would do it all over again. It was just a splendid evening! Can't wait to go back! read more
7 years ago
We had such an amazing time. If I could give it 6 stars I would. Imagine 2016 Seahawks going into overtime... We we're just glad we made the comeback we would have been okay with an overtime loss. But no... This was no ordinary restaurant. This was thicc Rick Russ chucking it down field to kearse td celebration. It exceed our expectations and more. No nickling and dining for those extra time outs, challenges and TV commericals. They gave us 3 extra glasses of wine just because we were a bit thirsty and never hesitated to put experience before margins. 4th and inches? Automatic first down! Bobbling the catch after? Naw bro possession was had. We want to give a special shout out to Victor our sommelier and Axel our waiter they made everything amazing and if I were to go back I would find the directly. You have to go, it's an amazing experience that romances up your relationship when you struggling from that dead bed. Plus we got to go to the kitchen to get some extra spicy ideas. #avengethefallen #getlit read more
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112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris
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8ème, Avenue Montaigne/Faubourg St-Honoré
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