What a beautiful dinner! The staff made us feel so at home. The service was perfection! The food was delectable! This was our last night in Paris and our dinner was tres magnifique! Thank you and merci beaucoup for a lovely memorable night! read more

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First time here and I was very excited from the reviews and how beautiful everything looked online and sadly I was disappointed. The price for the portion/quality of the food was not worth it at all. Server was pretty rude too. Overall not worth the 200$ meal we had. read more

I was really looking forward to celebrating my birthday here while visiting Paris. My friend and I are both pleasant, well dressed folks. From the moment we sat down, the waiter could not have been more rude. They treated us like it was a burden to even have to interact with us. I understand service can be a bit different in France but I went to several other restaurants with great service and a pleasant staff. I've never been treated with such contempt at a restaurant just for being there, it was quite shocking. The food was okay, the decor/ambiance is more of the selling point of the restaurant. By the end of our meal, we didn't even want dessert. We just decided to move along to a different place where our presence wasn't met with such animosity. I absolutely would not recommend visiting. There are too many other great restaurants in Paris to be treated in that manner. read more

I visited Le Train Bleu on my recent visit to Paris . It is a visually stunning and unique location, and having to enter through the train station adds to the ambience. It's definitely worth going, however I would skip the overpriced and mediocre dinner and just go for drinks read more

As soon as I arrived, I knew I had made a mistake in booking a reservation for my last night in Paris. The dirty train station that you walk through, the view of only tourists filling the seats. I had seen a few good reviews, and did not research too deeply. Again, it was a mistake. I didn't have a problem with the wait, which I find fairly common in Paris. The decor is striking, tho more chintzy in person. But the food was terrible. It started with an amuse bouche -- 1/4 cup of puréed white beans with mushroom. It literally tasted and felt like paste. I couldn't eat it. And I could not fathom why any restaurant would serve that as an amuse bouche. I had already ordered three plates by then. The first arrived -- basil and bean soup with tomato sorbet. I absolutely could not remember what it was, because there was no soup. A bowl of overcooked, mushy, flavorless white beans and green beans, which they topped with a meager basil sauce. The whole thing was only one note and left a film on my tongue. The sorbet looked like a boiled sweet potato, again I completely forgot what it was supposed to be. Again, a one note taste of very salty canned tomatoes. I drank so much trying to get rid of the taste. I canceled the rest, paid for my drinks (thankfully they didn't charge me for the pricey soup I barely ate), and left -- the horrible tomato flavor in my mouth for like 10 minutes. Luckily, I found another restaurant that was really good. I wish I had done better research! read more

Beautiful place but the food is awful. Is overpriced, you basically paid for the view. The best part off the food it was the bread.

The place is beautiful. But although the food is good, it wasn't worth the hype. It was so hot when we went and like most places, there was no air conditioning. We also were not pleased that they let a patron walk around barefoot and no one would tell him anything. We were celebrating our anniversary and it wasn't the ideal atmosphere. To top it off, there was a big in our ice. read more

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What a wonderful experience. From the amuse Bouche, to the appetizers, main course, dessert, wine selection, cocktails, and service; Everything was impeccable. The only thing is because it is in a historical building there is no air conditioning however I would say it's worth a little sweat for the experience. An absolutely stunning and gorgeous ambience (the restaurant itself is truly a work of art) and the service and food was just magnifique. I would highly recommend anyone who visits Paris to eat here for one of their evenings. Absolutely wonderful. read more

The restaurant is tired....the food is mediocre.....the service is below par....the prices are high and the crowd is not Parisian but purely tourists dressed in jeans ,tee shirts and hoodies. The pictures are false taken with filters and lights....it may have looked like this in 1901 but in 2022 it's a much rundown version. read more

The waiter spilled an entire glass of red wine on my husband right as he was serving our meal it was disaster After that the maître d' try to bargain 30% off our meal or dry cleaning! 30% off!?!!! you Gotta be kidding you just ruined our meal and my clothes plus I have to look like this all day And I meeting relatives tonight oye We asked for the director and he started yelling at us like it was our fault really finally I threaten to call the police anyone in Paris dial 17 for the police The pomme de terre gratin was delicious everything else was forgettable the service was terrible have a nice day read more

Let me just start off by stating we came to Le Train Bleu during the hottest days in Paris during summer. There is zero ventilation or movement of air and the place was so hot I was dripping sweat the entirety of our meal. The restaurant itself is beautiful and I would love to go back when it wasn't so stifling hot but it was so bad we could barely enjoy our meal. I do remember the dessert (truly it was so hot I can not remember what I even ate) but dessert was lovely because it was cold. I would highly suggest trying this restaurant because it is beautiful, historic, and the food was obviously good or I would have left. The service was excellent though, we had a couple sitting across the room that asked for ice almost as much as we did and they even got a bag of ice to put on the woman's head... please reference photo... I am looking forward to a time where I can enjoy this beautiful place during the Fall, Winter, or early Spring. read more

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The place is well kept. Fancy things everywhere. The food is mediocre though. We had to wait at least 45 minutes for the food. Our server was multitasking, but he kept on forgetting to check on us. read more

I read so much about the restaurant and I visited it finally. It is good for a visit to check off a bucket list item. I got a reservation just showing up as the online system did not an opening for about two weeks into the future. You can ask for a table and get it within a 5 minute wait. The staff is cordial and they want to upsell. I had ordered a set menu of Lamb and a dessert with a glass of very expensive Japanese Whisky. The lamb was carved at my table. It is fun to watch the carving and the server does take pride in the process. The interior is very elaborate with plenty of paintings to watch on the ceiling. Kind of reminded me of the Vatican paintings by MichelAngelo. All in all a good experience. Do it once, as this is one of the most famous restaurants of Paris and dress code is very casual. Since, it is located in a train station and most patrons seemed to be tourists. read more

I fell in love with the idea of this restaurant when I first saw Luc Besson's 1990 film 'Nikita' starring Anne Parillaud. Twenty four years later I find myself sitting in the very same restaurant! For this reason alone I was captivated. The dining rooms at the Gare de Lyon are indeed magnificent. Inaugurated on April 7, 1901 by Emile Loubet, the 8th President of France, the ornate décor, an ode to the 'Belle Epoque' era simply leaves you breathless as you enter its revolving doors above the main concourse of the present day station. I had somehow imagined it to be smaller and much quieter, instead it was quite vast and the ambient noise was that of a busy canteen, with an entourage of staff whizzing around with silver domed trays attending diners from all walks of life. I arrived, a little harassed as I had problems finding the restaurant once I got off the metro system. (It's situated above the main concourse of the main train station!) Entering a lift with unattended luggage didn't exactly help my current state. In fact I'm asking myself why I actually did that. Guess I was hungry! Nethertheless, the staff were very welcoming and much more attentive than I had expected to be quite honest. We were 'captained' by the rather suave and jolly Yann and our waiter Jessy was very efficient too. Thumbs up, for our service team! It took me a while to calm down and peruse the menu. We placed our orders and were served quite promptly. Everything was presented in a wonderful manner. My boyfriend ordered à la carte and I had one of the menus on offer. I started with a Lobster bisque and butternut squash flan, seasonal vegetables and of course.... perfectly crispy BACON, well presented and tasted delicious. This was followed by the Braised cheek of veal, carrots in cumin and cabbage purée. It was okay. It didn't blow me away as I had hoped unfortunately... My dessert of Golden Saint James Rum Baba, with whipped Malagasy Vanilla Cream more than made up for it. It is one of the specialities of the house and they leave the entire bottle of rum at the table should you wish to make it more potent... though I challenge anyone to do so as I think it was impossible to soak mine any further! My boyfriend ordered the roast leg of lamb which was carved at the table and served with gratin dauphinois. Followed by an impressive looking giant profiterole with Malagasy Vanilla Ice cream and doused with vintage grand cru chocolate sauce! The desserts really speak out for themselves but our mains though good were not the best we had had, so honestly I would say pretty average. If it wasn't for the service, the ceremony of how everything was served and indeed the pure opulence of the restaurant I would have been disappointed for the price. Though, not as expensive as I thought it would be, it wasn't cheap either. The restaurant also has a house cat called Paulo 2. He was resident only for a month when we were there, replacing Paulo 1 who resided there the 18 years prior. He must have died a very happy cat! I would have given this an average rating based on say the main courses alone but with the desserts, service and surroundings and sense of occasion I bumped it up somewhat. read more

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Yes the food is quite good and yes the ceiling is amazing. However, considering the price, you should think twice about dining at Le Train Bleu: there are many better places in that range. To sample the atmosphere of this historical place, I suggest you simply go there in the morning for croissants and hot chocolate since they also serve breakfast. Then, with the money saved, catch a train and have a fun weekend in the south of France! read more

Le Train Bleu - Yes, yes, le train bleu has a nice ceiling - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Fabulous. I love Paris and making it a habit to return on an annual basis. My second trip there this year was even better than the first since I was able to do more research into places I wanted to check out, not to mention taking advantage of the Metro. When I went in May, it was more about walking everywhere and taking in the sights that are so Paris. This time, it was about efficiency and cramming in as much as I could within 3 days. Le Train Bleu is located in Gare du Lyon. It has been established since 1900 and served minions all the way to big stars over the years and for me, as a first timer, the experience was amazing. Gilded throughout with ornate carvings, flourishes, and just overall feeling of what it must have been like dining in old Paris. It was hard to concentrate on my menu with all the pretty decorations above me. With reservations, we were seated in the second dining area away from the hustle and bustle of the bar area. We opted for the 65 Euro 3 course menu that came with either wine or water (wine), select from two entrees, and dessert. For my selection, I opted for the following: 1. Tomatoes and Mozzarella mousse and Prosciutto 2. Chicken (sounds plain, I know, but it wasn't) 3. Rum Baba The dishes here were absolutely amazing. The freshness of the produce, the delicate balance of the flavors and herbs and seasonings, and the bottle of rum they left at our table for the Rum Baba was easily accessible if you required a little cap to your midday dining. They also have an option for those on the go between trains: delivered within 30 minutes and the takeaway box was equally well presented. Service was impeccable, kind, courteous and my wine was simply amazing. Definitely one of the spots to hit if you are in the area. Thank you for a great experience! read more

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* Updated * Ignore the bad experience from the hostess, after the first visit of the restaurant with my family, I changed my points of view, the supervisor of the servers served our table, he is very professional, and his English is very good, too! Although French culture, French servers are not as attentive as American servers, but overall the service was very good, we all have very pleasant experience and a wonderful evening in this restaurant. The wait time of the food is not bad, just as my expectation in a French restaurant. We went there on Friday night. One of the set dinner, priced $65, including appetizer, main course, and dessert. It's a very good deal, because of their super beautiful and unique decor throughout the whole restaurant, comfortable roomy seating, open air environment really comfortable with fresh air flowing, good service, and tasty food and with generous portion! One of the great thing I need to mention here is, the restaurant don't use any MSG, but the chef can still make the dishes so tasty, the favor so rich and wonderful!! Excellent chefs!! Indeed, it's worth to pay a visit to go there to enjoy French fine dinning while in Paris! I will definitely go back there again when I travel to Paris next time! Highly recommended! read more

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Stunning Foie Gras to be the starter. And a very good lamb with potatoes with delicious chess as the sides. But the rib steak just normal and I think it's a bit Overcooked. Nice environment. read more

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Le Belle Époque. A fantastic feast for the eyes and stomach. Food is exquisite, the service is pleasant and attentive. I recommend it without reservation. read more

The food at Le Train Bleu is really quite nice but my rare 4-star review is driven a bit more by the opulence of this restaurant's decor. I actually arrive an hour early for dinner reservations just so I can sit in the bar and soak up the history, the magnificent interior that is Le Train Bleu. I really urge you to give Le Train Bleu a go when next you're in Paris as you'll sup on fine food and behold spectacular architecture of an era gone by. La nourriture au restaurant Le Train Bleu est vraiment très bien, mais mon avis rares 4-star est entraîné un peu plus par l'opulence du décor de ce restaurant. En fait, je arriver une heure plus tôt pour les réservations de repas juste pour que je puisse asseoir au bar et vous imprégner de l'histoire, le décor magnifique qui est Le Train Bleu. Je vous demande instamment de donner Le Train Bleu une remise lors de votre prochaine visite à Paris comme vous pourrez le soutien à l'alimentation fine et voici l'architecture spectaculaire d'une époque révolue. read more

The restaurant is found in Gare de Lyon station and retains the artwork from when the World Exhibition was in Paris. It depicts angels and several other religious motifs. It's also a beautiful blue color and matches with the theme of the restaurant. I was here for a company dinner, so we all got the roughly 70$ per person course. I was not a huge fan of the foie gras terraine, likely because it was the hottest week in Paris for the past 13 years and since there is no AC in the restaurant due to renovation restraints, I watched my foie gras essentially melt and I wondered if it was ok to eat. It also made me feel the foie gras was even more excessively rich as I ate it as it grew warm and melted. I enjoyed the duck breast main course and even the brie and salad course (I'm not a huge fan of cheese since I'm lactose intolerant), and the dessert course as well which was a rendition of tiramisu. I definitely gave this place an extra star for the ambience and decor since it affects the experience, but the food was okay in my opinion and when we first got there the service was a bit poor since they chose to ignore us. Also as a warning to any Americans/ non European parties that choose to eat here. We tried to eat at 6:30 because of the timing of when our work day ended, but FRENCH PEOPLE DO NOT EAT AROUND 6 PM. So we waited around for an hour before we were served. They gave us bread and drink however which was fine. Apparently this is just a thing. read more

Great food, great setting, good service, poor table. We went to celebrate my girlfriend's 30th birthday and wrote on our reservation (in French!) that we were going there to celebrate her birthday. We ended up (in a largely empty restaurant), sandwiched between a table of 4 and a table of two without a view of the interior of the train station or the street. We hoped that they would give us a special table near a window (on either side) for this special occasion. We probably should have said something, but did not know how to do so in French. The wine was great, the bread was great, the salad was great, the Potatoes au Gratin were to die for, the filet mignon was great, the lamb was carved off the bone in front of me (pretty cool touch) and it was great. They were very nice and gave my girlfriend a little candle on a dessert for her birthday! All in all the food was great, it is a beautiful restaurant but we wish we could've sat somewhere else. read more

Came here in March of 2016..... Perfect. If you're in Paris, go to this restaurant. The inside of this restaurant is unbelievably beautiful and the food is impeccable. Great ambiance, food, wine and service. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu ! Would recommend and will definitely be retuning in the future! read more

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Cool interior. The food is decent but the price is really high. But you pay for the experience of Paris food. Great location and easy to get there. Right on the main train station. read more

Le Train Bleu - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Amazing decor representing many French cities. Went there for the 26€ breakfast. Yes, no cheap, but the smoked salmon was a real treat and the pastries. Do this before you leave back to the USA where good French food isn't so common. read more

Le Train Bleu - Ceiling - French Near Me - Paris, 75

My family and I actually came here twice during our time in Paris. First off, it is such a fun restaurant to be at with an amazing atmosphere and beautiful decor. The ceilings are painted and the furniture is so tasteful. I definitely recommend coming here for the experience if nothing else. Beyond this, the service is pretty good. The waiters are very gracious and so enthusiastic even toward tourists and those who don't speak French. The food was also delicious overall. Below are the dishes I tried: Appetizers: - Haddock tartare: 4.5/5 - This dish was so refreshing. There is some really light sweetness to it and the texture of the fish was perfect. My favorite part of this dish were the avocado cream and black tea and pomelo dressing - so lightly sweet and paired perfectly with the fish and grapefruit. - Foie gras: I didn't personally try this dish, but my dad ordered this dish and loved it! It is very popular here and I would recommend ordering this. It is also a very shareable appetizer. - Smoked salmon: 4/5 - This smoked salmon is thicker than American smoked salmon and less salty. Its texture was like sashimi and the fish went really well with the gingerbread crumble. Salad: - Mesclun salad: 3.5/5 - Nothing super special about this salad. The olives were a nice touch of savory, the dried apricot gave the salad some sweetness, and the hazelnuts and walnuts added some crunch. The portion is fairly small. Main Dishes: - Scottish Salmon: 4/5 - The salmon was good but nothing special. I liked the tomatoes and mashed beans that were served with the fish. The mash was light while the tomatoes tasted very fresh. - Turbot: 4.5/5 - The fish had a great flavor (not overpowering but tasted very fresh yet again). The onion flan was really unique and the spinach underneath was a nice addition as well. - Cod: 4/5 - The cod was very tender but did not have a very strong taste to it. Compared to the other seafood dishes, it is a lot lighter and I really loved the lobster bisque it was served with. The risotto is nice and creamy but not heavy. - Lamb: 5/5 - The best part of our meal! The lamb is carved on the spot by the table and the meat is sooo tender and delicious. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect amount of flavor. Another bonus is that the potato gratin it is served is so good! The blue cheese adds a funky flavor and the baked cheese on top is so creamy. Overall, I highly recommend a visit here if you are in Paris! It is worth the splurge for sure. read more

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Another example of classic french rudeness. After a long way drive we miss breakfast with 2 minutes. We said we're here for breakfast while being seated. First they said ok. But they handed us dinner menu, because we missed for two minutes! Now we are waiting our microwaved croque moisseur read more

Beautiful, historical restaurant. Be aware there is no air conditioning! Even at 100 degrees, we had an amazing experience we will not soon forget. Must stop in Paris... read more

First it is true that it's on the expensive side - however I do believe that the experience and convenience makes it worth it. One could not ask for ever setting and beautiful atmosphere than this Roman/Greek like architecture adorned with large scale paintings of scenes around France - and all that in the second story of the train station!!! We started with the meal with the foie gras and the mushroom veloutee- both add lovely taste texture but most of all presentation. In fact it is clear that presentation both the atmospheric of the restaurant and what's on the table and on the menu is of prime importance to the staff. We continued with the duck and salmon, both once again where very well prepared - although slightly less amazing than the first course. Like all things French - be sure to have ample time to enjoy the experience. read more

Gorgeous venue! Amazing food! The restaurant is covered top to bottom in gold. read more

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Overpriced for the food you receive. If your a tourist on a budget....don't go here. Nice atmosphere but service was terrible. I ordered the partridge and had this two piece of what looked like two chicken wings. Food was ok but not worth the $50 per plate. Still hungry after dinner. Only reason we went was because of friends wanting to go. read more

Best food we had in Paris. From starters to desserts, Le Bleu Train was a culinary delight. I can't recommend anything in particular because everything our party had was incredible but make sure that you save room for dessert! read more

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I was concerned because I've read a lot of complaint but we were lucky. My reservation was at 11:30 am on Tuesday, July 12. We arrived around 12:00 noon. Staff was super nice. Every single dish was perfection. Hot and fast served. The lime frappe little ball was out of this world. I just didn't add the alcohol. We ordered the Le train Bleau complete menue, and also the second smaller menu because we wanted to share among 3 ppl and taste a lot of dishes. Best decision ever. Check was around $300.00+. We drank mineral water only. I'll do it again. read more

We were very excited to try Le Train Bleu and it was one of only 2 dinners we had in Paris. It was a major disappointment. The service was terrible. We waited 30 minutes before anyone came to the table, not even a drink was served first. The menu is limited and the food is pumped out like a fast food restaurant. The restaurant smells musty, and not in a historic charming way. My 9 year old complained of the smell the whole time. When the waiter finally came over it seemed like he had just run a marathon and was huffing and sweaty even though it was not at all busy. No apology for the wait, no good evening, nothing...just "what you want?!" Food was not good at all...tons of people ordered the lamb as there's not much else on the menu....my husband had rabbit terrine which was like cat food from a can. Bread was terrible, reminded me of a mini baguette you would get on Air France and we had to ask for butter or it wasn't coming. Don't waste your time, or money, just walk in to see the room and leave. read more

Five stars for the beautiful interior and strong service. Three stars for the food. My wife and I shared the salmon appetitzer and the lamb that the carve at your table. We also shared the orange layer cake. To be frank, they were all unremarkable. read more

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Wonderful food and ambiance. However, we saw 2 MICE running around. When we spoke up, waiters said that is common here....also, no air or ventilation so it gets very hot. Disappointed to see mice for a top notch restaurant in Paris. read more

Go for the ambiance, and service. It is clearly the civilized place to wait for a train with its ornate ceilings, traditional French decor, and an efficient attentive staff. One should expect all of this given the high prices. I was not able to explore the menu more, but I wouldn't go there for the food. read more

Beautiful restaurant with average food. I'll be honest and say that I came here simply based on looking at pictures of the interior of the restaurant. Located in a train station Le Train Bleu has one of the most stunning interiors of any restaurant I have ever visited. Based on this- and the hefty price tag of the food- I was expected a equally mind-blowing meal. However, I was disappointed to find that the menu was extremely limited and offered nearly no dishes for diners with dietary-restrictions. We ordered a vegetarian lasagna and it smelled and tasted like airplane food. We had to laugh at how bad the food was for such a beautiful restaurant. We ended up just drinking wine and eating the bread. I would recommend coming to this restaurant ONLY for a view of the painted cathedral ceiling. Get a drink or a dessert and have your meal somewhere else. read more

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Well, have to say that the review is mixed, but leans to a 4, basically for the food. First of all, for those complaining about the price, I have to believe they have not dined muchin Paris. Prices are about average. $300 for two with a $125 bottle of wine. I have spent more for much less. Second, the food is yum! My wife's leg of lamb carved right at the table - a never ending supply, carving as much as she wanted right off the leg. The pate was three livers worth - more than I have ever seen at once. Perfectly prepared. My duck? Fantastic - nice and rare on the inside, crisp on the outside. Service was fantastic. No complaints. Complaints? I expected a better atmosphere. Yes, the interior decor was beautiful - as long as you don't stare out the windows at the train station. Given pictures of the interior, we expected a very romantic spot and dressed accordingly. Mistake. Big mistake. Commuters were there in jeans, a call girl - a high priced one, but a call girl nonetheless - sat next to us making appointments (thank goodness my wife speaks French) during dinner, etc. For a "semi-casual" evening, yes it would be a bit pricey, but the food is worth it. For a romantic evening - no, I would take a pass. Better, quieter and more intimate places to be found elsewhere in Paris. read more

This establishment is absolutely stunning! the food was great however the service was superb. We visit paris every year and plan to come back. read more