Came here because we heard that the place looks magnificent. The interior definitely did not disappoint!!! We asked our server what the history is behind this place. Due to language barriers, she smiled and came back with a booklet in English explaining the different paintings and history of the place. How convenient! The paintings are views of the what you would see travelling on a train during the 20th century by famous artists of the time. We only stayed in the bar area and tried the three beers they have on tap. They give you a small dish of olives in the bar area. I have to say, great thought must have been put curating these beers because each beer tasted so differently, with my favourite being the sweet one. Service was attentive, you don't have to go looking for your server. Washroom is in the back after a long hallway. The view in the washroom are the trains. It was very nice, gave me a nostalgic feeling as if this must be what it feels like back in the day when you stop over this restaurant after a long train ride. Rating based on service, interior and selection of beers. read more

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We had breakfast here and my regret was we didn't take Dinner here. The place oozes art and its decor is something to enjoy. The breakfast was basic and I also think the area you are seated in will again either enhance or detract. I expected more from breakfast that is clearly targeted for turnover as opposed to produce. I would go back but for Dinner read more

Michelin star my ass! This place sucked balls outside the fantastic interior decor. the food was not good at all. the service was horrible, and there menu lacked variety. we had the fish bouillabaisse, my wife didn't like this dish at all. i had lamb leg with gravy. and my daughter had the scallops. all we're forgettable and sucked. i really tried to like the french and french food. but there's no love in there food, only stuck up snooty attitudes like their people. don't wast your hard earned money on this place. go elsewhere. read more

Had to take the opportunity to dine at this historical location with formal service The Train Bleu fixed menu: - Amuse bouche, I can't recall what it was -Foie gras was solid texture, had to cut into it. had a savory flavor that reminded me of Napa -I'm a fan of raw scallops, the wafer thin chestnut crisp was a nice touch -Tender Monkfish with a delicious complex heat in the curry -Granita has some liquer poured into it table side, the alcohol was a bit strong. That yellow crème in it was a nice addition, it didn't melt -the veal was very tough and the sauce was too salty to eat, disappointed -Wasn't a fan of the cheese selection -Had a long wait until dessert, which saved the meal with some combination of smooth and grainy textures and green apple presented in the purée vs tiny bites in the silky rolls read more

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Service was terrible and the food was overpriced for what you get. If I could leave zero stars, I would.

Ambiance is great here but the food is not very good. The foie gras was very dry and the lamb did not taste fresh and was so gamey. Also our waiter seemed very overwhelmed and was so, so slow. read more

Bof! Le décor et l'histoire de ce restaurant c'est un gros oui, mais le reste comme le service et la bouffe, pas trop mon truc. Le service is too much, des phrases apprises par cœur et répétées, y'a rien de naturel. Quand tu poses une question qui sort de l'ordinaire on te toise et à la limite ça les intéresse pas. J'ai trouvé le service à la limite grossière et vulgaire. La bouffe c'est old school rien d'innovant et mangeable bien sûr mais bon. Allez y pour l'expérience mais surtout pas pour la bouffe. read more

Where to begin.....a few weeks before our trip to Paris I knew I needed to make reservations for a full week of dining drinking and getting lost in the city of light. After scouring the planet for any and all reviews within a reasonable price range I stumbled on this, The Blue Train. The review seemed positive, the pics....nice to look at and the location was posted as hard to find...all good in my book. What should have thrown me off is when making a reservation I never received a confirmation email or text. Now...we live in a world where emails are free and texting is just a given. After 24 hours and hearing zero from the restaurant I had to reach out and verbally confirm....what is this 1993? Two phone calls later we were finally set for dinner at 845pm. Not too late and certainly not too early for dinner, why do I mention this? I'll get to that later. After arriving somewhat close to the place, my Uber driver had no idea where to leave us so he dropped us off at the train station. I guess he thought we were going to catch a train with my girl in a cocktail dress and me in a two piece suit.....We found the entrance up these winding stairs which looked very European and realized this was just the entrance to the station not the restaurant...that's another flight up. Any way all that said.. We sat down looking forward to an amazing meal coming off our first night where the food was outstanding (7 course meal with matching wine). I noticed right away that this was not our demographic and I felt I was sitting at The Tavern on the Green in Central Park on a Sunday night. A definite older crowd more suitable to retirees. That aside our drink orders were taken and dove into the menu. I landed on the the lamb and my girl the duck. I noticed there was a young man walking around yelling out some facts about the artwork, now I get it...it's part of the restaurant, but how about maybe a pamphlet I can ask for. This was suppose to be a romantic night out with my girl and there's this dude walking around and yelling. Our food arrived somewhat soon and I knew something was off. Lamb, yes you can prepare it before hand and heat it up, not that I suggest doing that, but I know duck can be seared quickly but what I saw on our plates was nothing I expected. Our meals were cold and I knew it right away. Both meals lacked flavor and the only thing that was remotely warm was the side dish of potatoes. I'm getting tired of writing this review... One duck one lamb a couple of drinks and a side, $235. What a waste of money. Maybe go here for drinks but keep in mind there's a dude walking around yelling out art facts.... read more

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In a gorgeous setting with painted ceilings inside a train station, as a starter I enjoyed excellent tableside-prepared mlld Beef Tartare with capers, raw egg, onion, and Dijon Mustard. A mixed salad with Radiccio and mixed Greens was graced with an excellent light lemony Vinaigrette Dressing. Complimentary fresh-baked baguettes, along with country bread and butter, were very good. An entree of Heart of Filet of Beef flambeed in Camus Cognac VS with Green Pepper Sauce was quite flavorful, served with very well-seasoned Pont Neuf Potatoes, and a few excellent Tarragon-flavored thin baby Green Beans. Diane was provided with special Meat Sauce for her filet, which was seared a little too much to the point of being sealed on top; otherwise her steak was medium rare as ordered. She enjoyed the Potato au Gratin that accompanied her entree. Dessert was an amazing assortment of diverse chocolate confections, including edible smears of chocolate on the platter. Service was attentive and very professional. A memorable meal in the heart of Paris! read more

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the le train bleu tasting menu and wine paring is not worth your money at all. the main course (veal) was very dry and tasted stale. wine pairing tasted cheap. service was extremely slow and staff forgot to pour wine. decor is nice but no AC in the summer so it felt like a sauna. unfortunately my impression of this place is that it's a tik-tok trap: looks great for content making but actual experience is as mediocre as one can get. read more

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The food here is OK but unmemorable; we had better meals in Paris at a similar price point, but I guess to some degree you're paying for the atmosphere. The space is really breathtaking. If you are into art, architecture, history, and/or trains, you will likely enjoy it. The service is also good. I don't know much about French wines, and our waiter suggested one for me that I really liked. He also dutifully prepared tableside a very sloppy-looking but nonetheless tasty crepes suzette. If it's possible to just have dessert and a digestif here, that might be the way to go, rather than a full dinner. read more

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The decor looks like you are in Versailles ! The food is excellent. The service is great

I would not recommend this place at all. We had reservations booked in advance and were excited to give it go. Our walk in should have said it all when it was so hot, smelled of urine and looked like no one cleaned the stairs going up ever. We were sat promptly, but after that we were not get greeted or acknowledged at all within 25 minutes. Had to ask for water 2 times. Waiter then proceeded to give out water to surrounding tables and not ours. Then tables seated after ours were getting orders taken. We ended up just getting up and leaving as that was not what we expected from such an "amazing restaurant". We ended up trying out another spot and it ended up being an amazing dinner with great drinks for a fraction of the cost. read more

This restaurant opened on 07 April 1901 and has been continuously operated since. m It is in the Gare de Lyon train station with regular and TGV trains arriving at the platforms. This was one of four places I had bookmarked and the only one to which I went. This was not a gastronomic trip to France but one where I ate where the menu and surroundings appealed ot me. Taking the Métro from my hotel here was easy with one switch in lines and I was at the Gare de Lyon in about 15 minutes from my hotel. Finding the Train Bleu was another thing altogether as I came out of the Métro not in the station itself but on a side street. A little Apple maps and I was soon at the restaurant. I did not have a reservation but things were fairly slow even though it was 6:30 PM. I had read the Yelp reviews and when I saw the lamb, I knew that would be my main course. I started with foie gras that was excellent. The lamb comes in a copper hooded cart and the server slices the leg in front of you and then serves you. On the side was a large container of scalloped potatoes with some cheese that was quite good. For dessert, I got simply what the menu referred to as layer cake. It was milhojas (thousand leaves) filled with mascarpone with caramel, stewed apples, and vanilla whipped cream. It was very good. Service was outstanding. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. When I asked a question about the restaurant, the server brought me a double sided sheet with the history of the restaurant and descriptions of the paintings, by whom they were painted, and other history of the restaurant. It's quite interesting to go to a train station for dinner but to have such elegant surroundings is amazing!!! This was a bookmark I was glad I was able to strike off my list and it's a place to which I'd return if there should be another Paris trip in the future. read more

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My boyfriend and I found this spot from the highly rated reviews on Google. We were extremely excited to try this place on our last night in Paris. Once you enter the venue, you're in complete awe of beautiful artwork on the high ceilings and gold accented decor. It's like you're going to have dinner at the Louvre! You feel like you've found a hidden gem on top of the train station. :) I did a quick Yelp search to see what was recommended and chuckled at another gal's comment that she had a better steak at Outback Steakhouse (which is usually a one out of five stars experience if you're not familiar with the American chain). She was right. Besides the attentive waiter, everything was so disappointing. We got the following: Duck and duck foie gras pâté en croûte - 19€ - decent enough. Monkfish medallions 'a la plancha - 43€ - it came with four overcooked, small pieces the size of my fingers (maybe a tad longer than two inches?) on a bed of carrots. I had to salt and pepper this dish for a somewhat passable flavor. Roasted leg of lamb from our regions - 39€ - it was presented well with the waiter carving the lamb in front of us. And then you really had to use your imagination for the flavors. The roasted garlic and soy sauce weren't enough. The highlight of this dish was the potato gratin which was buttery and all you want in a starch. We dismissed the fact that we were paying 8€ for a bottle of still water and that the fancy glasses still had watermarks on them. We skipped dessert because we couldn't bear being disappointed again and paying a pretty penny for it. Overall, we recommend visiting the restaurant if you happen to be at Gare de Lyon and perhaps should grab a drink while you're there. Lunch or dinner? They missed the train on that. read more

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Truly beautiful and elegant restaurant with excellent food. We had very good service. From the amuse-bouche to the cherries jubilee on a cart at the table, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more

Very beautiful restaurant and history but food was probably our least favorite in Paris and overpriced. Lamb was chewy and sea bass was over cooked. Service was good though and nice staff. Would recommend just going for drinks and appetizers read more

Le Train Bleu - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Amazing experience! The decorations, the kind of service you get, the vibe, everything was superb. I will definite be back when in Paris. read more

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I absolutely adore this place!! The food, service, atmosphere and experience is just wonderful. Hey I'm not usually one to order a hamburger but I am glad I did. It was one of the best I have had and the artichoke salad knocked my socks off!! I tried this at the last leg of my trip and wished I had found it early on in my vacation as I would have most definitely returned for a second visit. I'm marking this one on my list to make it one of the first places I go to when I go back France. read more

Le Train Bleu - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Amazing !!!! Food and service was awesome! Great staff. And it was beautiful inside. Drinks were delicious and food presentation was great!

The decor was beautiful in Versatile fashion, Food was mediocre at best as was service. Visit for decor and atmosphere.

Came in for a photo opportunity and just wanted something simple to drink and take a pic and leave. I see others also had simular idea. Some made stop before taking the train. Our server brought small dish of olives and pickled garlic. Nicely complimented my red wine. Make sure to use the toilet before leaving since they are very hard to find and some places charges. read more

Le Train Bleu - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I'm sorry to be one of the people who gives bad reviews on a high ranked restaurant but this is not worthy if it's stars. We went here for dinner and the place is nice but the food was not great at all. We ordered the chefs special, scallops in soy sauce and the beef rib for 2. The scallop has no flavor and the sauce was bland. The beef was too chewy, we had to really cut with my knives with full strength and the meat was so chewy. AND WHEN THEY WERE CUTTING, THEY DROPPED A PIECE OF STEAK THAT I PAID FOR AND DID NOT SAY ANYTHING....EVEN THOUGH WE STARED AT THE GUY AND JUST THREW IT AWAY...SO SORRY, NO NOTHING. I do not recommend coming here if you're looking for good food...only come for the view and experience. read more

My sister is took me here as a surprise. I had the Suprême de Volaille jaune fermiere, ravines de automne, jus creme aux Champignons. So delicious!!! The place is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Overpriced under-seasoned French food Stuck in the past is fine if you do it well. The setting is magnificent and that's the only reason this isn't one star. The crab deviled eggs was just bad. No seasoning. In a traditional French way, they tried to deconstruct this dish a thousand different times and what you get is some weird a$$ sh*t that doesn't taste good. Stop with the technique and just serve me deviled eggs stuffed with crab. Literally nothing needs to be done to make that better. The rest of the meal was disappointing as well. The scallops (no way you could screw that up right?) were under-seasoned! My wife got the leg of lamb, which was better but too salty. It's like the chef burned his tongue and just relied on recipes all night. The only highlight are the scallop potatoes. Want to spend $250 for two people and walk away unsatisfied? Then come, here! read more

Love the decor and the history that takes place here: the service was great, and the preset menu was food. The only item I didn't like was the oyster appetizer. It is served cold with a fishy odor. Fresh seafood should not smell fishy. Overall a good experience, the wine was excellent. read more

We had a reservation for 4 at 10pm on a Thursday night. When we got there the hostess told us the kitchen closes at 10pm. What kind of crappy service is this. If they knew this ahead of time why wasn't this told to us when we made reservations. read more

i dined alone, my waiter was a bit standoffish, and was not really friendly/inviting. i attempted to be respectful and use some french language. he seemed like "oh another american tourist". (meanwhile im wearing Giorgio Armani and 50k in jewelry.) the secondary server that gives water, wine and bread serving was so nice, engaging, fun, and conversative- i wish he was my server instead. while the space is absolutely beautiful, there is no music, so its a little strange no sound, just quiet and people eating. ambient sound is important. no candle or flowers either. it felt like an element of nice mood was missing. it was only bright lights. but the food itself is delicious, and the rhum baba is life changing amazing. i had wine, a starter, a main, a dessert, and champagne, and only 150€. once it was at the end of meal, and i had nice conversations with the couple at next table, my rude server started being nicer. would i go back? probably no because it was nice, but the service is not excellent "wow". read more

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Beautiful restaurant, good service and amazing food. I made a reservation 2 weeks in advance and we were conveniently seating immediately upon arriving :)! read more

The best breakfast in Paris. Don't get me wrong. I love getting a croissant and latte from a patisserie, but having breakfast at Le Train Bleu was an absolute treat. Upon entering the main dining room, we were mesmerized by the beauty of the place. It was breathtaking. The hostess was not particularly friendly as she directed towards the left to head to the lounge area. The lounge was comprised by a couple of rooms. We ordered the Le Train Bleu which included a pot of tea, orange juice, yogurt with a bowl of fruits, croissant, chocolate croissant, baguette with butter/preserves/honey, and a ham omelette. Everything tasted great. If you have an opportunity to dine at Le Train Bleu, you should. read more

If you're looking for a dinner place in Paris with opulence and great food, this is the place for you. I got the gnocchi and it was the best pasta I've ever had in my entire life. And for dessert I got the soufflé. The wait staff were incredibly helpful and recommended two wines for pairing. My only advice is ask for the check immediately after ordering dessert. It took us a long time to get our bill. About an hour read more

Le Train Bleu - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We were visiting Paris from Ireland and We went to this place on the 26th of October organised by my fiancée for my birthday dinner as a gift to me. I am really thankful for her but not thankful at all for the hospitality of "le train bleu restaurant" I am very disappointed and furious that the staff members have disrespected and disregarded the length my fiancée went through for booking and request a happy birthday song and wishes from them. She woke up at 7 am and called the restaurant for the booking at 21:00. She informed them that it is my birthday and she wish to request a cake and a song if possible. They took the booking and the request but when we got there after having a 2-course meal, no song and no cake was brought to us. In the end, she went twice to the usher and requested again but still got disregarded. She then had to order a dessert from the menu which was then brought up with a candle and 2 staff members who were serving this dessert said happy birthday to me personally and nothing else and also we were even charged for this dessert. Even though I just heard them celebrating and singing for someone else a few minutes earlier. Probably we were not considered for such requests because we were not French! This restaurant can have beautiful interiors, amazing food, elegantly dressed staff members and courteous and high standards but if you do not learn to respect your customers it is not worth it. So do consider this review before going in there for a dinner and paying for expensive dining. read more

Super chic opulent setting with great chef Michel Rostang. Located in a historical hall upstairs in the far end of the train station Gare de Lyon. Great lively service. The waiters/hostesses wear uniforms reminiscent of train conductors and train attendants. The one waiter even puts on a short theatrical performance. The food was superb. Had the roast lamb served with potatoes au gratin. The waiter comes around with the leg of lamb on a carving station. Also had the soufflé (which you have to order at the time of main entree) and also the rum baba. Definitely an experience worth repeating. read more

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Amazing ambiance. The staff really put on a show with the table side leg of lamb and flaming dessert. It's an experience although not the best meal I've had in Paris. My partner loved his meal but mine was just ok. Can't miss for ambiance, hit or miss for food. read more

Worst service I have ever received. Took over 30 minutes for someone to take our drink order. We had to remind them several times of what we ordered. Took another hour to get the check. We went up front to pay because it was taking a long time for them to pick up my credit card. They took nothing off the €137 Euro meal for two and ignored me complaining about the service. Don't eat here. I do not understand the good reviews because it seemed slow for a lot of people. Furthermore they started some sort of photo shoot right behind us and didn't discuss it with us. read more

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Although the interior is over the top there is no need to dress up! Jeans and t-shirts are fine, it's in a train station after all. The atmosphere is great, love the old world feel and you really feel like you've stepped back into time. We had good service but I can see how it might not be great all the time considering how busy it is. I ordered the Lamb and it may very well be some of the best Lamb I've ever had. It was really great. The other dishes were okay but you're really not coming here for the food you're coming for the atmosphere which I promise you will deliver. read more

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This beautiful and elegant restaurant is placed above the train tracks at Gare de Lyon. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. The visit to the restaurant is more cultural than culinary. It is very expensive, although not the most expensive restaurant in Paris, but I don't think the prices went accordingly with the plates. We were probably very hungry, and we did like a lot what we ate, though portions were kinda small. The atmosphere is one-of-a-kind, especially if you are in Paris. You'll be carrying this artistic vibe around during your whole visit. I truly recommend visiting this restaurant, order two plates to share and pair them with a glass of red wine. Definitely a must in Paris! read more

In my opinion, Le Train Bleu is a must-do in Paris. I would call it a hidden gem since it's located inside Gare de Lyon train station. You would never expect it to look the way it does, but from the moment you enter, you are surrounded by walls and ceilings made of gold and painted artwork. It truly is a mini Versailles Palace. Be prepared to spend about €70-100 per person and a few hours dining. The food is excellent, but very expensive. Service is slow, especially if you order a multi-course meal. (By "slow" I mean you will wait about 20-30 minutes between each course. If you are from the USA and not used to this, just know that it's not bad service... That's how it's done in France!) The dress code is semi-formal. Men do not have to wear a tie, but should wear a dinner jacket. For women, I recommend a dress or business suit... The only complaint I have about this recent visit is that a few of the people dining around us were wearing jeans and T-shirt's. When I'm paying this much at a restaurant, I like to see them adhere to the dress code... but nonetheless, it didn't ruin my experience. This is my second time visiting Paris and Le Train Bleu and I definitely recommend it for a 5-Star dining experience. (In fact, I am currently on holiday with friends and wanted to share this amazing restaurant with them.) I will definitely be back the next time I visit Paris! read more

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This rating is mostly based on our experience of the historical location, friendly restaurant staff, and one of the most recognized baba rum in Paris. We had a large party of 6 adults and 3 kids. We all enjoyed the dinner and evening. While we were relatively more dressed up for the meal, there are plenty of others that weren't. While food was excellent, it's the experience that's memorable. read more

I was so excited to eat here. We looked at many restaurant choices in Paris, but we loved the decor here so we chose this place. Bad decision!! We were highly disappointed! The service was horrible. We ordered the 6 course meal. The waiter and his assistant left us waiting 30-45 minutes between each course. We were so frustrated that it ruined our dinner completely. I am not sure if it was because we were American or they just have horrible service in general. It took 3 1/2 hours to eat 6 very, very small plates of food. The servings are so small they try to give you a roll in between each course to fill you up. We also ordered the wine pairing which was not good either. For a table of 7 people they gave us one bottle per wine. As they were serving the wine I looked up the prices online. I was shocked to see they were serving us $10 bottles of wine while charging us $25 per person. We paid $175 for a total of 7 people and they gave us $30-$40 worth of wine. It is ridiculous!! If you only care about ambience then this is the place for you, but if your a foodie go somewhere else! Seriously the food was sub par. read more