This is my favorite dining experience this time around. I ate at a couple other hot spots, but, Le Dali really nailed it tonight!! Their service is exceptional! Kind, attentive, English and French. Super generous. I felt at home, they moved the chair so I could enjoy the room for maximum sensory pleasure. The Bordier butter is next level, it's from Brittany, France. And it's just exceptional. I can't believe I had two servings!! This has happened less than a handful of times in my life. What a perfect compliment to the French onion soup. The French onion soup was heated for maximum deliciousness, I like it hot hot!!and the with super delicious gluten free bread substitute. Tonight was just the thing my body and souls thrives on. I am fortunate that they got to move from the Le Dali room to the room normally for Le Meurice. Serendipity. read more

Le Dali - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Dining at Restaurant Le Dali was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very first moment, the service set the tone -- polished, attentive, and effortlessly warm. Our waitress anticipated every detail with such grace that it truly felt like six-star service. The meal itself was a celebration of flavor and craftsmanship. The langoustine ravioles were refined and deeply flavorful, each bite capturing the delicate sweetness of the sea. The sirloin followed with perfection -- tender, juicy, and cooked with such precision that it melted in the mouth. To finish, the vanilla crème brûlée was simply divine: a silken custard beneath a perfectly caramelized crust, easily among the finest I have ever tasted. Restaurant Le Dali is more than a meal -- it's an experience of elegance, hospitality, and culinary artistry. A place to linger, savor, and remember. read more

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Very nice staff and the hotel is pretty. Great for pictures especially with the lighting. A good variety of family and couples. The afternoon tea was very filling especially the scones and sandwiches. The desserts were actually available for purchase around the corner at their bakery. Their white tea was okay. It was a little too weak even when steeping it for longer than recommended. read more

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I think this is our third return here. Actually hasn't changed Much. But each time my impressions change. read more

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This review is for the afternoon tea. Unfortunately this did not meet our expectations, especially since the best tea I've had was at the dorchester London! Firstly, the scones weren't done right. Tasted more bread like. They were way too big and didn't crumble. The cream was not clotted cream. The sandwiches were too heavy and not delicate. They toasted the bread it felt like you are eating a grilled cheese. The deserts while tasty were also too big and not dainty. Service and atmosphere was lovely but overall we left feeling like we over ate. Wouldn't recommend for the food. read more

Amazing service and elegant tea time. Room is beautiful. You will only be served one kind of tea but plenty of food. read more

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The tea service was supremely disappointing. The friend I was with started crying at the table she was so disappointed. First, I made the reservation online about a month ahead for 4pm. When I confirmed that morning it had changed to 415. Ok. No problem. We get there at 4 because we think we can have a look around and wait in this supposed gorgeous hotel. The hostess was extremely rude. Was like why are you here so early? Huh? Really? She tells us to wait and come back at 415. We do and she goes ugh you're really on time huh? Um yes... we are. We stand there waiting another 10 min. Now I understand the room not being ready. That's fine. But tell us. Second, the tea was underwhelming. We didn't get our tea in a timely fashion because we had champagne first, so at one point we didn't have anything to drink (including water). The only one sandwich was good and the one was almost inedible. The "scones" weren't even warm and the desserts were gross. Like actually nasty tasting. Shocked. Just shocked. The service is quite lacking. And cleanliness was a factor. If this is a 5 star hotel with luxury service, why aren't the carpets clean? My local salad buffet restaurant cleans the floor after each table has cleared, I shouldn't see the large amount of food and trash on the floor that I saw at this restaurant and hotel. The rouge bourbon was some of the best rooibos tea I've ever had though. There's that. read more

My traveling companion had a friend who had tea at Le Dali and wanted to go. I made a reservation without checking Yelp first. Now that I have read the other reviews, I see that Le Dali has a long tradition of bad service. In a city known for surly and slow waiters, Le Dali stood out, and not in a good way. We ran out of water to drink, but tea was not forthcoming. I had to contact a supervisor to get the tea brought. The waiter made a great ceremony of turning over the hourglass and told us not to pour the tea until he returned to do it. He never returned. The bread on two of the sandwiches was dried out. The food was generally underwhelming for the price. Go elsewhere for your fancy tea experience. read more

Having just landed and in need of a light bite we headed to Le Dali, not to mention the desire to sample the dessert creations of Cedric Grolet. In keeping with the high standards of the Meurice Le Dali is a wonderful respite for a most relaxing and enjoyable lite bite. Expensive, without question, however it reminds me of the classic old world French dining experience! read more

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This place is overpriced and overrated! First it is not a restaurant. It is an open lobby of Le Meurice. Beside the standard of high ceiling, long windows, some pots and plants, there was not much to see. There was no separation. The tables were right in the passing corridor of hotel guesses. If you expect a quiet and delightful afternoon tea time, then this is not the place. We arrived 15 min early and wanted to wander around. Instead after checking in, we were told to sit in waiting area and waiting to be called. 20 min later no one called, we asked the hostess. And again she checked our appointment and told us to wait. 10 min later we asked again then were ushered to a table in the corridor. There were only us, a party of two, and another older couples. Otherwise there were peoples walking around with suitcases and kids We asked to have another table further away the traffic. The hostess was not pleased. She placed us after 10 min of excuses. And the place was empty at all time! The pastries were supposed from a famous chef, Mr. Cédric Goslet. There were 8 pieces in three trays. Two of them , chocolate stuffed with cheeses in the form of fruit, cherry and peach, were excellent, delicious and artful. Likely the work of the chef. The others, 2 scone muffins, 1 salty salmon bagel bite, 1 chicken sandwich, fresh berry, and red velvet cookie were supermarket grade. They could be found in other sidewalk coffee shops. The chocolate were delightful. They looked like fresh fruits, but they were cheese and chocolate, melted easily with a gulp of tea. Wonderful taste and lasting sweetness! The teas were fine. We have tasted better teas from South East Asia or Middle East. They were typical Western European teas. Our waiter was quite nice and polite. The service was however less attentive. There was a little 5 min sand clock timer. We had to wait 5-7 min for tea fully soaked. Well for all these, $100 per person was a little difficult to swallow ( no punt intended). It was surely one time only experience read more

My friend and I wanted to have a high tea experience in Paris, and after careful consideration we chose Le Dali. It was easy to make a weekday reservation through Trip Advisor, and we had our hotel confirm over the phone. We were slightly early for our 3:30 res and were invited to wait in the pretty sitting area off the lobby. The dining room is beautiful; it's decorated in Dali-inspired style (without bordering on creepy) and has fun touches like mis-matched plates and chairs at the tables. We each did the €48 high tea, which included the following: + selection of four sandwiches + selection of two scones + selection of three desserts + pot of any tea Everything was just delicious, and we could barely finish the desserts. Service was a little sparse, but hey, it's Paris, and the waiter was friendly when we did see him. I would absolutely recommend Le Dali for a high tea at a more reasonable price than many other places. Exactly what we wanted! read more

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Worst service and over priced for sub par high tea. Take your money elsewhere and have a better French tea experience. Sandwiches are old, tea is bland and the waitresses think they are too good to do anything. It's a tourist trap. read more

I booked Sunday Brunch at Alain Ducasse's Le Dali, because I'd read it is a "must-do" in Paris. When booking, the concierge had relayed my food issues, so, after being seated in this magnificent dining room, the server acknowledged my special requirements then escorted me to the buffet where we were met by the chef. Together, they walked me through the various options, advising me on what I should avoid. Yeah, really. They then referred to the entree menu (it comes with brunch,) advising me in the same fashion, this time following with, "but the chef can prepare something special - off the menu - for you." Yeah, seriously. In my experience, most restaurants seem inconvenienced by my restrictions, so I have grown accustomed to making do with what's available and self-editing my meal as necessary. So, when a restaurant goes to such great lengths to ensure my dining experience is personalized and, therefore, exceptional, I must shout it from the mansard rooftops! Only twice before have restaurants been so elegantly accommodating, and both are Thomas Keller Michelin-starred favorites in Napa. His biography reveals that his culinary training was distinctly Parisian, apprenticing at Guy Savoy (I'm dining there on Tuesday,) and various Michelin-starred restaurants. Perhaps it's a French thing? Or, is it the Michelin stars? Whatever it is, I'm just now understanding the real difference between places like this and other upscale/high-end restaurants. The latter are all ego: gorgeous and exclusive representations of themselves. Whereas rare jewels like Le Dali, equally if not more gorgeous and exclusive, are humble in that its impeccable delivery is motivated, solely, by the experience of its patrons (whilst maintaining its celebrated identity.) The world at large could definitely use less ego and more humility ;) The food, by the way, was outstanding. The duck was absolutely exquisite. Bon appétit! read more

Le Dali - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Le Meurice has the most exceptional service in all of Paris. The quality of their pastries were unmatched, which is quite expected considering they were constructed to perfection by their award-winning pastry chef, Cedric Golet. What really made the experience one of a kind was that a pastry chef would walk around Le Dali and offer complimentary and freshly baked goods (they were still warm from the oven) such as exquisite and perfectly baked Brioche and madeleines. Le Meurice offer the best service I think one can find in all of Paris, with its welcoming, honest, and generous servers. Not to mention that each one of them is exceptionally well-trained. I will be returning to Le Meurice and specifically, to Le Dali for more tea time the next time I visit Paris. Or, I will have to solely make a trip to Paris, just for Le Meurice. No other place comes even close to comparison! read more

Beautiful restaurant with exceptional service. Great way to share small plates, great wine list, friendly attentive staff and great ambience. You can choose from half portions to full size, great way to taste different plates they offer. The desert choices were wonderful-- I wanted to have everything! read more

Le Dali - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Had dinner here last night for our wedding anniversary. Excellent service, great cocktail, live jazz and great people watching I had the morel mushroom hot pot as a starter and the curried milk fed lamb with cous cous for my main. Out of this world. My partner had the poached asparagus which was amazing by itself. The sauce was very good but a bit heavy on the orange. Her chicken fricasse was expertly prepared but a pinch of salt would've made it perfect. They prepared a special chocolate mille feiulle (sp?) for the occasion with a couple candles. No singing and clapping ;) Beautiful setting. read more

I had lunch at the place. The ambience and service are second to none. Very relaxed environment and its the ideal spot to relax after a morning walking around the area. The quality of the food does not really match the place; it's dry and felt like it was precooked and reheated before it was served. read more

Le Dali - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Tea time: I came here for tea time. 48euro per person, which is inexpensive! Make a reservation and be on time. Delicious and filling. They have live jazz on some nights Lunch (skip it): expensive (mediocre) and will never have lunch here again. 40usd for a chicken sandwich and 42usd for a chicken caesar salad. this one takes the cake for being outrageously priced. chances are, you'll leave hungry. They redeemed themselves during tea time. Service? hit or miss read more

#paris #france #lemercuriehotel Wow. The food was super overpriced and had no idea that bad. Are you sure the you guys are 5 starred hotel? 35€ for one sandwich. You'd better be delicious. Elclair was pretty good though. Romantic and classic vibe. read more

We booked this restaurant for a High Tea at 4pm. They telephoned us here in the US prior to our arriving in France, just to be sure of all the details. The experience was practically transcendental - everything you could want from a proper British High Tea, but with the added advantage of a French flair to the pastries and savories! The scones were absolutely the best we had ever tasted anywhere, including London! Our waiter was a delightful British gentleman who saw to our every need, and made us feel pampered, yet comfortable. The tea room itself in the Hotel Meurice, which is stunnigly elegant and beautiful. Formal, yet not stiff. This is the real deal - Highly recommend this wonderful experience!! read more

While I was in Paris, a companion and had an opportunity to sample the offerings of Restaurant le Dali in Le Meurice. In the years that I have been coming to Paris, I have had no end of truly mediocre and ghastly overpriced meals at varous "In" restaurants. This experience made up for all of those really horrendous disappointments. It was everything one would expect in a truly world class French restaurant. One could certainly do worse than spend a pleasant couple of hours amid the quiet understated elegance of Le Meurice and the Restaurant le Dali My companion had the Red Mullet with ginger and peppers while I had Veal Ravioli with sage butter. Both meals were nuanced, enticing and superb. For desert I had apple cinnamon crumble cake while she tried a more exotic concoction of roasted pineapple over a coconut/almond shortbread. Neither was overpoweringly sweet which we liked. The service was first rate: professional and flawless. While any meal at an establishment of this calibre in Paris is going to be mind-numbingly expensive, in this instance it was worth every Euro. read more

We went for afternoon tea, a very classy place with attentive and accommodating service. From the minute we were greeted to being seated, service was spot on. We were 3 in our party and each planning to order the full tea/scones/sandwiches individually but the server suggested 2 servings would be more than enough, it certainly was and saved us some money. Would highly recommend Le Dali Meurice Hotel for a memorable dining experience! read more