The brunch is excellent and of very good value for money. Service is great too. Try it!read more

From the owner: Décoration soignée, ambiance chaleureuse, cuisine moderne et raffinée, le restaurant Le Safran a…read moretout pour vous séduire. Lorsque le soleil est de sortie, ses terrasses arborées et fleuries vous offrent même un moment de détente en plein cœur de la capitale.

Dinner in Paris happens much later than I'm used to in the US. We popped into British eatery…read moreL'Entente at opening time to find we had the entire place to ourselves. Intimate restaurant with blue banquettes & clean lines; we chuckled at the banana leaf design above the paneled walls that matched Blanche's bedroom wallpaper in "The Golden Girls." I didn't try my dining companion's Scotch Quail Eggs (18 € for three eggs, halved) but I did taste their Fish & Chips (26 €) which was pleasantly mild & came with a tangy tartare sauce. My Onion & Stilton Tart (24 €) was incredibly savory & delicious. Texturally interesting with the creamy bleu cheese & cooked-down onions to offset the flakey tart & frisée salad atop. Perfect restaurant for when you want to deviate from classic Parisian fare but still want a sophisticated meal. Charming, lovely server, as well.

We had our first meal of our Paris trip here - and did not order French food. Whoops. I ordered…read morethe fish and chips, and it is HUGE. The soup of the day happened to be vegetarian and was excellent. Service was prompt, attentive and very warm. The ambiance is nice and small, while still providing a fancy-adjacent feel. Highly recommend the fish and chips.

We were walking around the area, trying to find a good place for lunch. Many of the Michelin-rated…read morerestaurants in the area didn't look that good for the price, or were too full up. We were desperately hungry when we spotted this place. It was nearly 2 pm, but the owner invited us in. The restaurant was completely packed, but he gave us a table after 10 minutes. And the wine sure did help (fairly inexpensive, less than 10 euros per glass.) We ordered from the set menu. My SO's theme was raw -- he had salmon carpaccio for his appetizer. It was huge chunks of salmon that had been perfectly marinated in olive oil and other seasonings. Though this was his appetizer, it was very sizeable, and this one dish could probably satisfy one appetite. He also had the beef tartare, which he said was the best he had in France. I was craving duck, so got some Asian duck spring rolls, probably not the wisest thing to get in France, but it was yummy. I forgot what I got for my main, but remember sopping up the juice with the bread. With our two sizeable courses each, we were pretty full and didn't have room for dessert. This was a real find -- big groups of locals went here for lunch, great prices, and good food. The owner/waiters thought we were Japanese tourists but were still very kind to us. It was weird seeing another Asian in the kitchen working -- almost wanted to nod to him and acknowledge him.

Bit of a language carrier but we managed okay with English being our only language…read more First the restaurant..... Nice 2 room layout with very comfortable seating. Only way to describe it is black leather love seats and chairs rather than you normal booths. Servers were very friendly and patient with us. Food was awesome! First time trying snails and I really enjoyed them. Lamb was very tender and good sized portion. Very enjoyable experience. Worth the price.

We went to Frenchie on a recent trip to Paris and London and it was undoubtedly the culinary…read morehighlight. The food is expertly prepared, incredibly flavorful, and boldly creative. Some highlights: The amuse bouche course was incredible end-to-end, but what really stood out for me was a blue masa shell holding mussel, sauce, and microgreens/herbs/flowers. The mix of the different herbs, the savory salinity of the mussel, and the sauces was wonderfully complex, yet also harmonious. The poached sea trout with pumpkin and horseradish ice cream was very satisfying. The mix of poached trout and horseradish cream was very familiar, yet the twist of making the horseradish a wholly different temperature and texture was really surprising and innovative. The monkfish in adobo was another extraordinary dish. I have only had monkfish liver before, but the way they were able to perfectly cook the monkfish gave it a texture and flavor reminiscent of lobster. With the spice of the adobo, it was a really well balanced dish. Additionally, all of the wines that we tried were also notable and delicious. Frenchie has definitely earned its Michelin star, and I wouldn't be surprised if it has another by the next time I come back.

Great restaurant in city center area. Highly recommend- great meal, atmosphere and staffread more

If you're vegetarian and visiting Paris, definitely stop here for lunch! Note: though they open at…read more11:00 for coffee, lunch isn't available until noon. It gets busy pretty quickly after opening but showing up right at noon or making a reservation seems to do the trick. Many people are taking food to go anyway. The food was fantastic, so many salad options and a bunch of different savory tarts. You can pair the two together for an inexpensive, filling and delightful meal. The waitstaff was very patient with our limited French, and took the time to tell us what on the menu was vegetarian and what wasn't. And the majority of it was vegetarian! On top of it all, the restaurant itself was adorable.

If I'm not ladies' luncheoning closer to the Champs, you can find me here. Twenty Peas is speedy,…read morefilling, and the salad menu varies daily. I say "salad" but don't go thinking boring lettuce and pasta. Their salad bases range from sweet potato to quinoa to baby spinach. I've tried to reserve a table on multiple occasions, but they never seem to pick up the phone. Whenever I show up (at twelve on the dot, since it gets packed 'til there's no breathing room), the waitresses give me a quick scowl when I say "no reservation." By the time they seat me, their grudge is gone, and I've decided to order everything I saw at the counter on the way in. It all looks that good. I usually make a choice along the lines of two salads (you can get more), and maybe a tarte (quiche, pizza slice, Spanish-style tortilla composed of various vegetables). There are lots of assortments; you can even get a third salad. There are dishes of the day, options like chicken scaloppini (best to get with only one salad, as those breaded hunks are thick), mouthwatering cakes and other desserts that will tempt you on the way in, and a variety of sweet artisanal beverages. Don't bother with the funky flavored scones--they're small, overpriced, and not very tasty. Pro tip: sit on the ground floor if you can. The windowless basement seating area gets crowded and loud. Or, better yet, get your salads to go and eat them in the neighboring park!

We stopped by Akrame for lunch during our trip in Paris, and while it was clearly Michelin quality…read morepreparation, the food failed to blow us away. The one thing that made me a bit upset at the restaurant was that they served us chicken for our entree, and while it was well-cooked, it wasn't memorable in any way. For a Michelin starred restaurant, we didn't expect that we would be served chicken, which tends to be a cheaper ingredient compared to other proteins. The fish course was also a bit lackluster - well-cooked but no flavors that jumped out at us. Perhaps this place is better for dinner, but we likely won't be coming back any time soon. Given the wide selection of amazing restaurants in Paris, there are plenty of other places to enjoy a delicious meal for far less.

KenScale: 9.0/10…read more Akrame is an eponymous restaurant from young chef Akrame Benallal who previously worked with culinary legends like Ferran Adrià and Pierre Gagnaire. He opened this restaurant near Champs-Elysees in 2011, and it has quickly been one of the hottest tables since, culminating in two Michelin stars, a rare feat for a restaurant in such a short time. I came over for lunch and was deeply impressed with the food coming out of the kitchen at this restaurant with a rather small yet minimalist and cozy dining room. There are several tasting menu options but I went with the 90-euro one with four courses, although there were additional small dishes here and there. If there is a description that could fit this restaurant's culinary philosophy, it would be playfulness with technical sophistication. Each dish had unexpected surprises but that didn't compromise the execution. I already sensed this restaurant was not playing around when I tasted absolutely juicy clams submerged in white wine foam that was absolutely delicious. Pollock that came with artichoke, onion and peanut sauce was also excellent. Sometimes unexpected surprises came for more decorative purposes than adding another dimension to the dish. I wouldn't have thought popcorn belongs to a dish of pigeon and corn, but there was nothing to complain about the texture of perfectly cooked pigeon meat. The desserts also showed flashes of brilliance. I was surprised to see avocado in a dessert plate, but it worked very well with white chocolate and banana pieces. I haven't seen ice cream made of pepper flavor and it somehow created unique flavor with mango and herb cream. My favorite of the three dessert plates, however, was the milk ice cream that was just absolutely refreshing. The restaurant has some nice wine list, so definitely try a glass or two. Akrame is another casual-looking restaurant with very put together staffs with attentive and professional services. The restaurant is another place worth visiting during your time in Paris. If you want to see technical brilliance behind some unexpected combination of ingredients, Akrame will definitely make you happy.

Food--quite good. Service--rather odd…read more My husband had made a reservation at Le Fumoir well in advance of our visit to Paris. He chose it because of the reviews and also the fact that the seating area layout seemed to provide more space between tables than is sometimes the case. When we entered, a server directed us to the host station by the bar. My husband had printed out his email with the address & the reservation, and he had made some notes on it about things to consider on the menu. We were seated at a nice window table A woman did come right away to ask about sparkling or still water. Wines are by the glass--no bottles were listed that we saw. The server just stood over us for several minutes while we were looking at the menu, which was a little uncomfortable. So my husband explained we would need a few minutes. She seemed offended. Then the male host came over and insisted on seeing the paper my husband had with the email. He took it out of my husband's hand and started trying to read my husband's notes. I asked if there was a problem with the reservation--had they found it? The man said something about wanting to know if it was prepaid (do they do gift certificates in Paris? We had no idea what he meant). I said no, it was not, so he left again. The menu is prix fixe. A different server came to take our order. She was more upbeat and jovial. The amuse bouche was a pickled herring. I ordered the pumpkin veloute soup, which was yummy. Then I had the vegetarian plate, which was fine but not memorable: squash, mushrooms, and an egg on top. My husband ordered the sausage plate. At the end, I requested the check (l'addition"). The server asked twice if we wanted to add a tip to put on the card. I have not had that happen before in Paris, where the tipping conventions are different, and a 15% service charge is included in the prices by law. I asked if it was not included ("compris") and she said no, it was not. I did leave a cash tip. But all in all, some of those awkward moments with the staff detracted from the experience.

Our trip to Paris included dinner at Le Fumoir. It is a tasting menu for about €100 per person not…read moreincluding drinks. This restaurant is absolutely packed and I don't know what % are Walk ins but my hubby booked the restaurant a month in advance. The food is average and the service lacking. Our dinner lasted almost 3hours and that's not because we were slow but rather, the wait staff was missing. One party beside us left after about more than 45 mins of the waiter not showing up to get their orders. The restaurant itself was unique though. Where we sat looked like a library before with books all over the room. It could be that we came at a bad time, nonetheless, there's other restaurants in Paris to try before I come back to Le Fumoir.

The food was absolutely wonderful. My friend and I came from America looking for unique dishes,…read morethey were soooo well done and flavorful. Every thing was intentional. Would come back over and over.

Menu in the pictures. Advice from one American to anyone visiting Paris, France, this is a jewel…read moreyou shouldn't overlook. It's not far from the Louvre museum. It is not where most of the restaurants are and that made it a nice quiet evening. My wife found this on Google on a Monday night. We had no reservations at 6:45 and got in without issues. If you are without reservations, it is worth asking if they have space. The space can be limited if you have larger group. For two people, it's relatively easier. First of all, our server was absolutely incredible. A perfect representation of the restaurant. He spoke English very well and answered all questions about the dishes. This made it very easy to decide what to get and avoid food allergies. I wish I could remember his name. He's a younger guy. Most of the dishes are uniquely flavored and delicious. They are smaller portions but really are worth the price. You are going to enjoy the experience with the smaller crowd. (I can honestly justify the cost simply with the square footage you get here compared to other restaurants in town. You get plenty of elbow room.) Plus, The chefs are really good at their jobs. Everything was perfectly cooked and well presented. The only caveat, I cannot suggest the rabbit stuffed Ravioli unless you like smoked fish. The smoke fish overwhelmed the rabbit dish and invaded my burps the rest of the night.

Loved the food. And the presentation of the food…read more service was good to a point. when my glass of wine was empty. In most restaurants the server would ask you if you'd like another glass.If i had purchased a bottle? i'm sure i would have been pouring my own wine. after we watched the back of our waiter's head for 20 minutes enjoying his conversation with another guest. Meanwhile the room only had 10 other guests, tops . we started to loose it. then waiting for the check while our waiter started another conversation across the restaurant. That was another 20 minutes. I literally had to get up and walk to the hostess and demand my check so we could leave. 7:30 reservation. we left at 10:30 If i had to rate the service overall? i would give it a 3. that's unacceptable for these prices. what a shame. Ambiance was great at 1st until everyone cleared out and we felt like we weren't appreciated or that important. i guess it's fair to say we won't be going back. What a shame . great food. horrible service. Chef Robuchon is the real deal.

Went in with a large party and were seated almost immediately. We ordered our food and drinks and…read morereceived a starter to cleanse our palette shortly thereafter. My husband and I shared the Liver, pork chops, and white asparagus. All were tasty but the Liver was by far the best thing I tasted while in Paris. I wouldn't necessarily consider myself a fan of liver in general and this completely changed my mind. It was cooked to perfection and the mixture of flavors was spot on. The only issue we encountered was when we were presented the check at the end of the night. We had proactively asked that it be split by couples, however that didn't happen off the bat so it took a bit longer than usual to check out.

Here on a recommendation from a friend. Ambiance is small eclectic place. Unmatched chairs. The…read morebuilding is being renovated. We got a nice window table for two but could not see much. Dining is on the ground floor and a wine bar downstairs we ate in the restaurant. We were greeted by a delightful hostess and a gent who seemed to be the manager or owner but we later learned he was simply a very professional part time waiter. We went with the four course tasting menu. Soup and canapés to start. Tasty. Megre white fish. Never had it never heard of it. Apparently from Brittany. A nice light flaky and moist fish. Not fishy at all. Third was pork tenderloin, pork beignet and pork belly. The food was outstanding and the combinations were so flavorful. Dessert was strawberry sorbet on top of a flavor bomb. Quite refreshing An excellent place to check out when in town. Mark & Nancy.

Romantic evening in Paris despite pretty awful jet lag! Verjus occupies a sunny triplex space in a…read more19th-century house overlooking the Palais-Royal, and it's run by New Orleans--born, Boston-bred chef Braden Perkins, and his partner in work and life, Saint Paul native Laura Adrian. They both had lived in Paris for two plus decades before opening this restaurant. You would never guess the restaurant is owned by Americans! We loved the many starters which reminded me of Korean banchon but not in any way by taste. The surprises all hail from the Verjus farms. The attached photos will speak for themselves. My favorite of the many was the baked potatoe swirl with caramelized onions and beautiful fresh creme' presented in the shape of what I remember as a butter cookie from my childhood in those round blue danish tins. We enjoyed a shared wine pairing. Photos attached. Since we did not look carefully at the prix fixe menu we enjoyed guessing at food pairings to follow after each wine was presented to us. This restaurant has the support of food critics in Paris but not as many locals who prefer very local chefs . It however does draw famous people like Beyonce.