It has been a couple of months since I was here for lunch, but the fabulous memories of this place are extremely vivid. This is the platinum standard by which to judge restaurants. One of the most memorable meals I have had. Epicure is definitely one of the more expensive restaurants you can go to, but it is well worth it. Flawless and caring service. They want your experience here to be perfect and they succeed. It has some of the most beautiful place settings at a restaurant anywhere. A lovely room that will accent any special or other occasion. Oh, and the food, it really does not get any better. It is superb, very fresh and they are accommodating of dietary restrictions (actually emailed them ahead of time). Since I love desserts, the macaroons at the end were a delicious finale to a wonderful afternoon. read more

Epicure is by far the best food you will have in a long while. The dishes are sophisticated and well made, the staff is incredible it is an experience that can not be missed while in Paris. The first thing you will notice is the staff, they are immediately there when you need them and will blend into the atmosphere when you don't. The entire staff is extremely professional. The atmosphere and professionalism, this alone, is a reason to go here. If you are here I highly recommend the tasting menu. While the food will be incredible either way I highly recommend this as you get to try everything. 1st course was the macaroni: this really isn't your typical macaroni. Stuffed with black truffle, foie gras, spinach and covered in aged cheese this macaroni is an amazing dish. Once again meeting the high standards set by the price tag. 2nd course was the line caught whiting fish in a crust of bread and almonds. Once again an amazing dish. The fish itself tastes amazing and the breading adds a perfect amount of substance. 3rd course was the pigeon, really incredible. When you think pigeon you don't think of an amazing dish served at a fancy restaurant, but that's really not true. This dish itself shows how creative the chef can get with his protein choice. The pigeon itself was moist and tasty (tastes like chicken) and very well presented. 4th course was the lemon frosted with lemoncello. This dish once again raised the bar for what makes an amazing dish. Not only was it well presented, but it tasted amazing. 5th course was the priceless Nyangbo chocolate, it's over the top and unnecessary but it really tastes amazing and is a perfect desert to finish off the night. Overall this will most likely be the best experience you will ever have, whether you're into food or not you will love the food here. And while it is expensive the price is extremely justified. If you are in Paris you absolutely cannot miss out on the food here. read more

Quite simply our best dinner experience. The service was beyond impeccable. Each course was outstanding. My wife and I had indicated we were going to share each of our starters and entrees, and our servers brought each to us on separate plates, one at a time. The sommelier was so great helping us with the French wines. The "extras" prepared by the chef were delicious and perfect compliments to the meal. It was a truly amazing culinary experience - every course was amazing. If we could give it ten stars we would. read more

I love coming here. The appetizers are the best on the menu. We started with the mouseeline of hen eggs, and green peas with chorizo and nasturtium froth, served in ceramic eggs. This was to die for, a creamy, almost foamy sort of soup. If I go back soon I would definitely reorder this dish. My husband had the white wine marinated mackeral and he said it was one of the best dishes he ever tasted. Service was impeccable. One of my favorite places if you can get a reservation in Paris and yes it's pricey. read more

I think I have to go to Paris just to eat at LEpicure again. And I am serious about it. They made us feel like royal with their service and taste of food. 3 of us chose 3 regular entrees with an appetizer and couple of desserts but somehow they turned our order in a chef's menu by giving us many rounds of complimentary appetizer, and free courses of pre-dessert, post dessert etc and all from the chef. They brought in their macaron cart and cheese cart and everything was free. Their sea bass melted in our mouth and the rack of lamb, we still go to the fb saved pictures to savor those moments. We paid a little over 400 euro for 3 of us and dollar being strong, I felt it was a steal. Thank you LEpicure, After Eiffel tower, this should be your next attraction. read more

This was the best dining experience I've ever had. As a party of 2, we had a staff of 3 waiting on us whose attention to detail was second to none. As Americans not well versed in French cuisine or particularly well versed in French wine, the sommelier and wait staff did a great job of making us feel comfortable. We did the tasting menu which was just such an elaborate experience and production it was quite impressive. The duck was the highlight, although everything was delicious. I think it's important to point out it's a 3+ hour experience and certainly not cheap, but wow I've never eaten anywhere like this. read more

Food was fantastic, service was fantastic, and atmosphere was fantastic. It's a little pricey (it is a 3 star Michelin restaurant!) but totally worth it. Will be back, thank you L'Epicure Paris read more

Phenomenal gastronomical explosion! I am beyond impressed! The service, presentation, food, and experience was polished to perfection. Every dish was unique and spectacular and it satisfied every creative tip of my curious palette. Truly a memorable experience. read more

The presentation of the food, the interior décor and wait staff were second to none. Dress for the occasion since there's a dress code. Men, don't forget your jacket and dress shoes. One star off because the food looked like a 10/10 but tasted by a 8/10. First world problems... read more

It deserves the 3 michelin stars. Definitely. The wine list is comprehensive, I kid you not. Every region, type, year. Awesome list. For aps, we had the langostine and signature macaroni. Both fantastic dishes. The macaroni was complex and elegant while the langostine are bright and fresh. I almost asked for a straw just to finish the soup. It's that delicious. The mains, we got the pig and fish of the day. The fish was a white fish, I have never tasted so fresh. You'd imagine that is what fish tastes like if it had jumped straight into your mouth. The pig was delicious. I am telling you.the French knows its wine, cheese, pigs, and desserts. The staff and patient and attentive. We had our 4 yr old daughter with us, who was served fresh pasta and ice cream, gratis. What class. Well done. Well done. Something that other 3 stars in Paris can learn from (eg Guy Savoy) read more

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A very delightful lunch, service was great. They served some welcome and refreshment dishes in between, such as the pea soup, lime ice cream, they all look wonderful and taste great. Only disappointment was the starter duck fore gras was too oily and the main course rabbit and octopus was salty. read more

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I have eaten at many of the very finest restaurants in the world, and Epicure is as good or better than the very best of that group. First and foremost, the food is otherworldly. Every course, from amuse bouche to dessert, was at the highest level of achievement. It was fabulous. Equally important, the service was impeccable. The waitstaff and captain could not have been nicer or more down to earth while simultaneously operating at the highest level of service. They were completely unobtrusive but at the same time fun and even funny (in appropriate small doses), which was helpful while dining solo. They gave me the same excellent service they gave everyone I observed there, and went out of their way to do little things because I was there alone (offer reading material, interact a bit when at the table). Their recommendations were incredible, too. All in all just wonderful. Finally, the setting is beautiful. This was an incredible dining experience. read more

I wanted to love L'Epicure so badly and even after a night out of partying till 6 AM, I managed to make it to our 1 PM lunch appoint but sadly the food and restaurant fell below my expectation especially for a three-star Michelin restaurant in the city of lights. Husband and I both got the seasonal tasting menu at 140 Euro per person for three courses and some dish was good but nothing memorable. For starters we were offered a champagne apertif and a sweet wine after our meal (that we later found out they charged us 100 Euros for!) and it was not anything special. The amuse consisted of a few things that popped and crackle as lots of fine dining establishments do and it was meh. For starters, my husband got the asparagus and morels but it was drench in cheese and tasted very heavy and bland. I got four small bites of lobster in a Thai-inspired broth that was again bland and underwhelming. For mains, my husband got the fish and he said it was good but again- nothing special. I got the pig with oysters and it was an interesting choice to cook pork with oysters but the pork belly was dry and the mashed potatoes had way too much chives. Most of our dishes were uneaten and the staff was concerned and offered to give us something else, but after two hours of being underwhelmed we weren't really all that eager to try more dishes and declined. The cheese plate and raspberry palate cleansers were probably the best dishes of the night but I don't think that's a compliment for a restaurant. After we paid- they rolled in a macaron cart but we said that we were too full so the waiter offered to box some for us to take home- but when I opened the box at home- there were no macarons and instead a few pieces of chocolates. Perhaps we went at a less than desirable time since it was a Monday lunch during a holiday, but this experience has left me very disappointed. read more

We spend last Christmas in Paris and stayed at the lebristol hotel, so naturally we booked a dinner the world renown epicure for dinner. It goes without saying the service is epic, personal waiter with royalty treatment, nothing is too hard and nothing is too much. My wife has a wonderful time as her oyster in the leek was not only creative but refreshingly unique, her main of lobster was probably the sweetest and the moistest cooked lobster I have ever had - yes I steal her food and yes I am a terrible man. But the same can't be said about my French onion in carbonara style and venison steak......the onion was overpoweringly strong and the venison was not as impressive as I hoped it would be- granted I never had venison before. All in all, a fairly disappointing exp for me but a 5 Star exp for my wife. read more

I think the finest restaurant in Paris-huge statement but it does not get any better than this! This restaurant ticks all the boxes that one expects of a 3 Michelin starred establishment. The dining room is gorgeous with beautifully set tables that are well spaced- no elbow to elbow dining here. The service is outstanding- there are so many people who take care of the details but it isn't obtrusive, just amazingly efficient and yes, very warm and friendly. The food is a knockout- every course of the tasting menu was almost too pretty to eat but we finished everything. The cheese trolley, chocolates and macarons were the perfect finish to a fabulous dining experience and we finally cried uncle when the macaron and chocolates were proffered once again! L'Epicure is expensive but the experience is priceless! Don't hesitate to book a dinner reservation-just wonderful! read more

Our visit to L'Epicure was a pleasant experience. The service was good and food and drinks were good but not creative or memorable.

Excellent service... I mean I was actually treated like royalty. All dishes were great, though not that memorable. But who cares... All I remember is that I had an incredible dining experience. By the way, the chocolate dessert and Nutella macarons are Prob the best sweet things that have ever landed on my tongue. Just saying.. read more

I wanted a traditional, Michelin-star experience in Paris, and, as with many things in life, once I got it I wasn't sure that I completely loved it. Don't get me wrong- the service was impeccable, the food was delicious, and the surroundings were lovely. It was all just a little too precious and pristine for my blood. I understand the style is formal French and not Laissez-Faire or trendy, but I wanted a little bit of surprise in the dishes. Despite my first-world problems with Epicure, I left happy. For dessert, out came a cart of macarons and chocolates. They were backlit and surrounded by mirrors. Heaven! All in all it was a nice experience. But it wasn't mind-blowing, which is what it should be for how much you pay. read more

Be prepared to break the bank on this one. You should also be prepared to believe that shattering your piggy bank for this meal is worth every penny. In a time when other Michelin starred chefs are blowing up cheese balls with helium and making food look like glass, the ultimate defenders of French cuisine do not disappoint. The meal is a well orchestrated production. Nothing is out of place (except for the man seated next to us who was awkwardly hitting on the waiter). The service is so good that you don't even notice it. The macaroni was excellent as a starter, with a golden crispy cheese crust (La Tablette's might have been better though there is no shame in that). I had the duck with cherries - really delicious. I know, it's duck and cherries - how can it be bad? Never mind that, it's going to be better than any food has the right to be. My date started with the crab appetizer and followed with the pigeon. Her pigeon was better than the crab but it's not as if the crab was bad. It was pretty darn good. OK, I have a confession. I love bread. L'Epiccure has great baguettes. Really. I had to stop myself before my duck came. We followed all of it with the best dessert I've ever had. The cherries with pistachio ice cream. It is so pretty, you won't want to eat it but you have to do it. read more

There are Michelin restaurants and there are masterpieces. Epicure is a masterpiece. In Paris it is the 9th symphony of the culinary world. Each dish dazzles, surprises, and tempts the palette and every article of food is an explosion of flavor with refined taste. It was a grave mistake to not get the tasting menu and I cannot wait for my next trip to Paris to have it for myself. A toast to the best restaurant in Paris! read more

From the frog leg amouz-bouche at the beginning to liquid chocolate dessert to finish, every course was exquisite. The service was top-rate and everyone spoke English which was, of course, helpful. The staff was attentive to every detail, e.g., a napkin to cover up a spill on the table cloth. For entrees, we had fish and meat. The whiting was surprisingly good. The lamb had a bit of fish juice in the sauce that could have been skipped, but was still good. We didn't order it, but the poultry cooked in a puffed bladder caused heads to turn. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sat near us...the more corrupt the official, the more experienced the palate with fine dining, so I take his appearance as an additional nod of approval. If you get a chance, check this place out. read more

Oh my. This was such a incredible experience - certainly the best meal I've ever eaten in my life. Epicure is one of the few three-star Michelin restaurants in Paris to offer a lunch service (weekdays only, I believe) and the prix fixe seasonal lunch menu is an unbelievable deal. It will leave you satisfied and in a state of awe. I never have to eat again. read more

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My husband and I just finished the meal of our lives, without question, at Epicure. By way of context, we live in St. Helena, in California's Napa Valley and on a daily basis frequent some of the best food and wine the US has to offer. We have dined many times at both The French Laundry, The Restaurant at Meadowood and truly appreciate the artistry and elevated culinary experience at both. Epicure, however, exceeded our expectations on every level and distinguishes itself from our local favorites. Let's start with the intangibles...Atmosphere: sophisticated, serene, elegant, yet intimate. Service: beyond compare, attentive, deliberate, present, but with a very real and authentic sense of humor. We are Americans who were staying at Le Bristol, speak little French and the staff was delightfully accommodating in guiding us through the menu, wine selections and the evening in general. Food: we chose to depart from the evening's tasting menu, so that we might enjoy as much diversity as possible ( and opted for the Sommelier's pairing for each course). We tasted the signature macaroni with fois gras, artichoke and truffle. AMAZING! The Crab first course, was light, perfectly balanced with coral and basil sauces. DIVINE. For the fish course, we chose the Lobster, with these delicious "puffs" and it was just exquisitely prepared. And also the evening's whiting fish on a bed of spinach with a "crust" of almond and essentially a beurre blanc, but 100 times better. We shared the milk fed veal with parmesan, ham...out of this world. Magical cheese course Ended with Cuban and Jamaican coffees and the signature Nyangbo dessert. Unparalleled artistry. Perfection The delightful amuse bouche and macaroon and sweets carts were just an exclamation point on an perfectly executed meal. Don't hesitate. GO! You will not regret it and I frankly think the experience is very reasonably priced when compared to 3 Michelin Star US restaurants. read more

This is the best meal I have ever had. No words can do justice to the food. The service was perfect. Our waiters were never a nuisance and never missing when we needed them. Now, my American friends, you will need at least three hours for this meal. If you are allergic to meals that last longer than two hours, stay home. read more

G. Damn. Best meal of my entire life. My husband and I ate here on our honeymoon and since this was likely our first 3 Michelin star restaurant, we were very nervous about spending so much money to be underwhelmed. Well, from the moment we walked into the hotel, it was a magical experience. The staff was superb - they made us feel like we were honored guests and created an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality I haven't felt before or since. And the food! Every dish was better than the last, each delighting the senses. There was one small misstep in the meal, and not only did they recognize it quickly when they noticed we weren't enjoying that course as much, they rectified the situation immediately by creating a new dish on the fly. The wine pairing was equally amazing. I usually hate rieslings (too sweet), but they brought out one that was sophisticated, complex, and tasted like sweet grapes warmed by the sun on the vine. So good. I had so many favorite dishes, but I distinctly remember two from the dessert course - a frozen fruity amuse bouse made with liquid nitrogen that danced on my tongue and the litchi iced meringue with a sugar crystallized rose petal. I felt like a princess eating it! Our bill was just under $1,000 with the two tasting menus and wine pairings, but it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. read more

The restaurant deserves its rank no.1 on TripAdvisor. The lunch experience was magical and pleasant. It was a huge pleasure! My boyfriend and I was very satisfied and happy. We ordered a glass of champagne since I can't drink, 2 appetizers, 2 main course, and a dessert. The service was very professional and caring. Check out detailed review for this restaurant here :): http://www.kitteninheels.com/2016/01/the-epitome-of-leisure-at-lepicure-paris.html?m=1 read more

This is probly the best meal I've ever had. This place def worths it's Mechlin 3 star - Both food and service is supreme. Will def come back again in the near future. ;) read more

a former private theater Wonderful! A truly splendid it feels like the middle ages, perfect service and staff very luxurious!

Epicure was hands down one of the best experiences my husband and I had! This 3 star Michelin restaurant provided us with phenomenal service. We felt like a king and queen for the night. The food was beyond our expectations and we even had the chance to tour the kitchen and meet the chef! After calling the restaurant at least 10 times and being placed from the bottom of the waiting list to the top, we were very gratified that they accommodated us! Magnifique!!!! read more

Such a happy accident. We were a bit lost and wandering around looking for a restaurant. I'm sure the restaurant would have been good but this was amazing. It was a perfect start to our Paris trip. The place is gorgeous and even though we just had drinks it was a great night. Wait staff was friendly and fun and that combined with a DJ who liked the 80s made for great people watching. We also got some great suggestions for the rest of the week. Stop in if you get a chance - it's worth the price. read more

Best experience!!! Count on it for all important life events!!! Food, service, atmosphere, environment are all above the standard! You won't regret!!! read more

I took a few clients to Epicure for Breakfast, and whilst the setting was gorgeous, the wait staff lovely, the breakfast was nothing impressive, and quite overpriced. A plate of fruit for 24 euros, continental breakfast for 50 euros, and nothing terribly exciting. It was worth seeing just for the beautiful setting, but next time I'll try dinner instead. read more

Was not easy to get reservation. Had just flown in and that was only available time. Had lunch. Very nice dining room. Service is snobby which is to be expected but was wife was put off. Some plates were impressive. I did fall in love with their dessert. read more

What a horrible experience I've had with Epicure- avoid it like the plague! The food wasn't worth the price tag- or the food poisoning that came along with it! After booking my anniversary dinner here through American Express concierge we both became violently ill from the food we were served! To make matters even worse the restaurant was completely unreceptive to American Express who I had called and filled in on my experience. I was told the restaurant demanded I contact them myself and I was given the name Marco Tognon and his email address. I sent multiple emails to the email I was provided as well as ones I found on the website- I was ignored by Epicure for almost a week- two weeks from when they were first contacted by American Express on my behalf! I finally received an email from someone named Kevin Chambenoit. Who emailed me back stating no one else complained of getting sick the evening we dined therefor they are taking zero accountability in our horrible experience and the food poisoning we received from Epicure. Direct quote from Kevin's email- "Our Food and Beverage operation is audited by two different hygiene companies on a monthly basis"- that's comforting- Just kidding- as a health care professional I know that "monthly" checks don't mean a thing- it only takes one chef not to wash their hands after going to the bathroom and handling the food to get someone sick! What a joke! Kevin then invites me at the end of his email to come back and feel free to book a reservation through him- are you kidding me? Why would I ever go back to a restaurant that refuses to take accountability in getting me ill and on top of it does nothing to make the situation right. As a foodie and someone who frequently eats at various fine dining restaurants (including many with Michelin star ratings) I am appalled that a three star Michelin restaurant would handle their food and their customers this improperly! I've had a few less than favorable dining experiences before and I've found that restaurants that truly believe in the quality of the food they serve are very willing to make the situation right- refund you for the cost of your meal and THEN invite you back to prove to you they stand by their food and the experience they provide to customers. If you are in Paris avoid this place- the food honestly was mediocre and clearly they don't care about their customers. I predict a loss of Michelin stars in their future if this is how they continue to run their business! read more

Had excellent service, very attentive and very friendly. We were there for lunch and the spring menu consisted of 3 courses. The pig was not my favorite. The champagne and wine selection was excellent- we drank a couple bottles of the Ruinart read more

did a lunch tasting menu here. fantastic meal. was it perfect in every respect? probably not, but i'm not sure such a restaurant exists. still, the food was absolutely phenomenal. i also did lunch tastings at two other 3-star michelin restaurants on this trip to paris and epicure was marginally my favorite. the only weakness i could find would be in the dessert course which i felt was a little weak relative to its peers. a stronger dessert course would have cemented this place as one of my all-time favorites. still, an exceptional meal and definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a splurge. read more

Impeccable service, ambitious yet delicious cuisine and a true culinary experience. Spent 760€ for two for the tasting menu for dinner with a couple of glasses of wine. I honestly say that it was worth every single bit of the cost (and more). Highly recommend read more

If you have a thousand euros to spare, you could do worse than this 3-Michelin star Parisian institution. We did the tasting menu and it was pretty spectacular, but I can't say I haven't had better meals for half the price. This isn't an indictment, again, as the food is really terrific. The service, as you'd expect, was amazing. Every need is anticipated and promptly met with a smile from the half dozen staff roaming the tables at any given moment. read more

very expensive and not so good after all it is not my type of hotel too much classic