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Le Minipalais

3.4 (117 reviews)
PriceyFrench, Lounges, Cocktail Bars
Thu • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Fri • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Romantic
Classy
Outdoor seating

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The famous Crazy Pot
Evan R.

Mini Palais is an unfair name for this place...since you're EATING IN A GIANT PALACE. I came here with my family and some old friends as a reunion dinner and we were in awe from start to finish. We sat on the palace grounds under spotlit marble statues, facing the Seine. We were eating on the early side for Paris (7 PM) so there were few other diners and service was impeccable. I started with the salmon fume, which came with an entire plate of salmon and a tzatziki and mint garnish. Fantastic. For dinner, I (and most others) got the tamarind-crusted pearl cod. The fish was light and was bathed in a broth that tasted like everything from lemon to ginger..and perfectly complemented the dish. For dessert, I had a baked fig thing that was very very good, but I'm not sure why I ordered it since I don't find figs exciting. I did love the ice cream that came with it. Others get the Crazy Pot, which is a giant tub/vase full of ice cream. It's absurdly large and a funny dessert for a grown man to order, but I watched it happen. Pictures will be uploaded shortly. This was the epitome of fine dining and I would definitely be back. As long as someone else is paying.

nina B.

If you have the dough, this is a definite MUST. Customer service= typical 'French" style...a little lacking but better than your average Parisian restaurant. The GM checked in with us 3-4 times in the 3 hours we were here, I loved that! Ambiance= cool light art instead of boring/snobby art. High ceilings, and romantic. A little noisy because of the ceilings, but not too noticeable. Location: right off the Champs Elysee, sitting snug next to to the Grand Palais. Wonderful views of this gorgeous building and literally a stones throw from la seine...with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel tower. Was the perfect place to mosey over to after dinner for a romantic make out session. Food= WOW. The best risotto I've had in my life! I know, I know...it's risotto. But seriously, everything this place brings you is top notch, from the cheesy 'muffin' bread and jar of mini baguettes and various french breads as soon as you sit down, to your drinks and dinner. Quality is the best, and food is created and cooked with absolute love. Even a simple plate of risotto made my experience in Paris food totally complete. We ended up spending a little over 100 Euro for two and we had drinks, entrees, and shared a dessert. The food is rich, so I am really happy we skipped the appetizers, although they looked wonderful coming out of the kitchen. Tres Tres bon!

Leeks and caviar
Sparrow H.

Wasn't expecting the quality of Dishes per to the decor. But oh la la .... The food Sardines a must Salmon was cooked to perfection. Ever so delicate with tandoori spice Poached pear dessert is refreshing and a favorite at the table. Love the food. The interior decor, ambiance and service unimpressionable

Entrance to restaurant
Joe C.

This very classy brasserie first caught my eye a few months ago while reading a NY Times article regarding various brasseries in Paris. I dined at many restaurants during my trip and my time here was particularly memorable because it was the most glitzy and the largest one of the bunch. I have to admit, I felt like an important VIP while sitting at the bar and drinking my wine and eating my steak tartare. I say this place is glitzy because it's located inside an old museum (it's inside the Le Grand Palais museum with its own separate entrance). So its walls are tall and the space is very open. Unfortunately I visited during the winter time. I say unfortunately because I understand dining on the outdoor patio during the summer time is an exhilarating experience. I ordered from their bar menu (they were in between lunch and dinner around 3:00 PM) and like I said I sat at the bar. Verdict of my steak tartare? I wasn't a fan of it. It's basically raw ground beef. However I'm glad I tried it and it definitely satisfied my appetite after a busy morning of walking around the Louvre. All in all, my visit was a very pleasant experience. Prices are a little bit on the high side, so I would recommend grabbing lunch or ordering from the bar menu if you want to keep costs down. Also don't worry if you're a local or a tourist, there was a good mix of both when I visited. Oh and by the way, if you see him say hello to the resident black cat for me.

Pearl cod with a fine tamarind crust in Thai broth

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Le Confidentiel - Sirloin top. Ribeye bottom.

Le Confidentiel

4.1(17 reviews)
0.7 km•8ème, Champs-Elysées
•€€€

I highly recommend trying this place. Especially if you're Muslim and only eat halal - it's like a…read moredream come true, you can't miss it. A special mocktail menu, delicious appetizers (I got the carpaccio, my girlfriend doesn't like salad and we destroyed it). Side bread was delicious. Great dinner menu, we got the lamb and ribeye steak. The lamb is to die for, the steak was immaculate, side sauce was incredible and unique. The mashed potato's that come with the lamb were unique as well, and some of the best mashed potato's we've ever had. The ambience and environment was amazing too, great decor, romantic and playful, but also artistic. Music was spot on and a good vibe. Service was professional, food was spaced out properly and patiently. The waiters were very kind and helped us order by recommending popular items and catered it to our preferences. Mohammad specifically was amazing, but all of the staff were great, you can tell they care about what they do and do it with passion. Huge shoutout to the chef here, it's one thing to make delicious food, another to make it unique like no other at the same time, all while catering the experience to a modern Muslim culture and capturing the excellence of French cuisine.

Definitely make a reservation because this place gets BUSY. My friend and I got here as soon as…read morethey opened without a reservation and we were fortunate enough to be seated but the place was already packed. I came here just for the cordon bleu and it was absolutely delicious. I guess a traditional French cordon bleu wouldn't be very flavorful but this WAS, from the sauce to the garnishings and the cheese sauce on the inside. The potatoes it was served with were also extremely well seasoned. We also got a complimentary mint tea!

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Le Confidentiel - Chicken Egg Rolls

Chicken Egg Rolls

Le Confidentiel - Famous Italian chicken - so delicious, stuffed with cheese and Turkey

Famous Italian chicken - so delicious, stuffed with cheese and Turkey

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Bar Hemingway

Bar Hemingway

4.3(108 reviews)
1.1 km•Place Vendôme, Concorde/Madeleine, 1er
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Probably the most expensive yet the most accurate representation of a classy speakeasy bar. First…read moreoff, the bar is located at the Ritz, so you'll have to make your way from the hotel entrance through the beautiful hallways of the Ritz to get to the bar. Then when you check in, they'll walk you to your seat, where you're immediately transported to a Parisian movie from the twenties. It's a wood paneled intimate bar with limited seating, and it's easy to pretend that Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald are among the customers there too. Did I mention their menu is like an old school newspaper and that my drink came with a beautiful white rose? Talk about jazz age perfection!

Tucked away in a corner of the Hôtel Ritz this elegant bar was named after the famed American…read morewriter Ernest Hemingway, who was a frequent patron. The bar exudes an old world charm with oak paneled walls adorned with vintage Hemingway photos and memorabilia. They had an impressive lineup of signature cocktails, but in a rare flash of memory from English Lit 101, I felt compelled to channel Hemingway's Jake Barnes in The Sun Also Rises, and chose Champagne instead. As expected the service was flawless. Immediately upon being seated, a young lady brought us olives and mix nuts in a divided dish. The waiter soon followed to take our initial order. Pro tip- They open at 5 pm so get there 10-15 minutes before to stand in line. We got there at 4:45 and there were several people ahead of us. It's a small intimate bar that only seats about 20 something people and it filled up within minutes after we were seated. We saw multiple people getting turned away and when we left, there was a long line at the door. Cheers!!

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Bar Hemingway
Bar Hemingway - Bar Hemingway - Ritz Paris

Bar Hemingway - Ritz Paris

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Little Red Door - A red door that is not used to go through but should be

Little Red Door

4.4(282 reviews)
3.7 km•Marais Nord, 3ème
•€€

I loved Little Red Door when I went with my friend Ava B. a couple years back, and I wanted to take…read moremy husband Matt B. when we were in Paris this month. We ended up going with Ava and her boyfriend Yassine, lining up after dinner, around 10:30 on a Friday night. There was a small crowd waiting outside, and it took us about a half hour to get in. The place was fun and busy, and as charming as I remembered. We got seated in a loungey upstairs area and received excellent table service. There was free popcorn and even a complimentary round of welcome drinks, a strong mini cocktail of Gentian and peated whiskey. The menu had changed over completely since my first visit. The cocktail offerings were printed onto thick printed leaves arranged on metal branches, forming a cool little tree centerpiece that replaced a paper menu (there was also a more detailed menu available online). Several of the cocktails were labeled with raindrops, indicating they were available as mocktails--helpful for Yassine, who doesn't drink alcohol. Matt and I shared two rounds, sampling a good chunk of this new menu. Everything was delicious. The Carbone was a bright, interesting cocktail made with beetroot, black garlic, Origin smoked gin, and Dartigalongue Un-Oaked, served with a cube of frozen yogurt that melted lushly into the beet-red drink. The Serre Solaire was smooth and boozy, with black tea, green walnut and milk, Cointreau, and Rémy Martin cognac. The Résilience was a highbrow tropical cocktail, with sorghum, pineapple sage, Pasquet cognac, and Savanna rum. The Permaculture was creative and flavorful, with chestnut, butter, wakame umeshu, and Avallen Calvados. I also tried a sip of Ava's Aquaponie, a light, juicy vodka drink with basil, lemon and sweet clover, St. Germain, and Grey Goose. I love Little Red Door and I'm glad I got to visit a second time and share it with my husband. We do live kind of far away, but I hope a third visit is in the cards.

A friend recommended this place and Paris and the vibes are alluding, mysterious, and sexy. I found…read morea new drink I love I will try to make at home! So the little red door has a cute red door but the bouncer lets you in through another door (novelty observed haha). The man takes your jacket and umbrella (what a gentleman!) and sat us on the second floor. While the space between the couch and the seats were rather small, we were able to manage. I got the permaculture and resilience. The resilience is a club favorite and my favorite too! The way the sorghum, pineapple sage (syrup), pasquet cognac, and savanna rum all tied together was a blessing. I was going to get a third but I was tipsy by my second drink. My first drink was the permaculture and while I was considered it would be strong, it didn't seem strong to me. I love clarified dairy in alcohol so this was a win in my book. It consists of chestnut, butter, wakaze umeshu, avallen Calvados. The bar let's you stay for an hour but if you sit elsewhere, you can stay as long as you want. 5 stars and I hope to come back someday!

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Little Red Door - Specialty cocktail

Specialty cocktail

Little Red Door - It's namesake

It's namesake

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Le Minipalais - french - Updated October 2026

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