The food here had some ups and downs. For the appetizers: the pizzeta was incredible and the homemade tomato sauce was the best we've had. The cheese soufflé and mixed vegetables were also a highlight. Very well done. The entrees: our sea bass was not good. We had sea bass at this restaurant in Monaco, and it was excellent so we came in with high expectations. This sea bass was inconsistently cooked in some parts and we preferred the extra sauces and other food on the plate in Monaco compared to this one. The cook on this sea bass was also a little tougher and dry, but still tasted okay. We also had the filet of beef but we were unaware that there was a "surprise" inside of it. This, though, was our fault for not reading the menu. It does say the steak contains a surprise. The surprise was egg, so we sent it back and had it replaced with beef from the surf and turf. That beef was extremely well-cooked and delicious. Would highly recommend. We also had the surf and turf and it was also very good. The steak was very juicy and flavorful. The lobster wasn't too fishy and they were both perfectly proportioned. The desserts: we had the strawberry tart which was the best we had ever tasted. The flavors were on point and the combining of soft and crunchy textures was fantastic. Also the fresh strawberry mixed with cream and cookie made it an amazing dish. The service was nice. We arrived late but they were still accommodating and as quick eaters, nothing felt rushed or too slow. Even in such a busy restaurant, we still felt well taken care of and all of our servers were very accommodating, nice and friendly. Our food came out in a timely manner and everything was well-coursed. The ambiance was incredible. It feels like you are in a jungle with the outside plants and it's very nice and warm inside. The lighting is very nice and we were sat in front of the open kitchen which was amazing. It's a pretty busy and loud restaurant but depending on where you are sitting, you are able to have a quiet conversation or a loud interaction. It's a very fun and bright restaurant and the amount of people there is very entertaining. Overall such an amazing restaurant and even though there are some small gaps and holes, the everything else makes up for it. Would definitely recommend to any one of any age. read more

Comme d'habitude, une expérience inoubliable. L'accueil au top par la nouvelle équipe. Le service excellent. La recherche et l'originalité dans l'assiette. Belle carte des vins. Les desserts délicieux. Bravo !! Merci beaucoup read more

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We had such a lovely experience at the counter for dinner on a Sunday night. It was hubby's birthday so I emailed them ahead of time, and they were so cool in seating us dead center of the counter So we got to see the action up close and personal! Typically, we like privacy when we dine so while I knew that while it may not be Hubby's first choice to sit at the counter, we both loved it and felt like it was one of those super unique experiences. The night before, we had a spectacular meal at La Tour D'Argent which we visited on his last milestone birthday So we didn't expect Pavvylon to top the experience and meal, but it was an equally wonderful meal and experience. The food was pretty spectacular especially my langoustine tartare in this buckwheat tuille. We then split the cavatelle with lobster....imagine a sauce of lobster bisque but not as heavy. We also split the lasagne...how do they get the pasta so finely sliced between the layers. Hubby had the most amazing sea bass....it was almost Asian in flavoring. I ordered the hare, which to be honest, didn't love. It was too rich, and the dark mole-like sauce (not sweet and a little bitter) just didn't work for me. I wanted to swap with hubby for his dish!! Dessert was very good...light on its feet so good way to finish dinner. The deconstructed pear tart that hubby ordered was damn good. The service was impeccable, and it was so fun to watch the kitchen and chefs work its magic on our food. We were so lucky that we sat right by the chef assembly area; the head chef was so gracious and stopped by several times to talk to us about the preparation since I had questions. It was one of those special experiences that will turn into a great memory. read more

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We scored a good seat at the observation bar so we had a first class show of the chefs hard at work. Everyone should splurge on a "show" like this if you can afford it. If you watched Bear on Netflix you will be used to the chef barking an order and the response being a resounding "chef" or "yes chef" by the kitchen. The wine list was pretty insane from a price perspective but we found/ got directed to a great French red. The pictures of the food say it all. There were a couple of "Meh's" in the lineup. The ravioli soup didn't work at all from a taste and texture perspective and the vanilla foam dessert was more of a pallet cleanser than another course. We were rushed through the first few courses which were off putting and there was no real engagement with the servers about the food which is normal course for this setting. read more

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This was such a unique and memorable experience to wrap up our Europe trip! We arrived in Paris an hour and a half late from flight delays, and were traveling since 6 am that morning. I was so past the point of exhaustion, I wanted to cry thinking about having to put on a dress and go to dinner, but I am SO glad we pushed through. From the minute you walk in, you are treated with such respect, and everyone from the sommelier to the pastry chefs display such a deep passion for cuisine artistry. We ordered about 10 dishes, and all were so unique and complex in flavor, and watching the chefs work their magic in graceful chaos (btw, highly recommend sitting at the counter) was like watching 20 mini Picassos creating masterpieces. read more

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This is a 2 part review first for the 1 Michelin star Pavylon gastronomic brunch. Perfect refined setting, enjoy sunny day at the park in their garden setting. Badaboam eggs filled with eel and caviar is like tasting jewels of the seas, sea bass and lobster all done to perfection, have never had lobster so tender. The cordon bleu was divine, kids devoured in a minute. The review for Alleno, the 3 Michelin star dinner service. The restaurant reaches out days in advance to learn your preferences and names of the dining party so that they can properly address you, and know of your likes, potential allergies. Setting is very upscale and semi-private with translucent decorate screens, view of Champ-Elysees park and Petit Palais. You can dine a la carts, or if you have 3.5 hrs you can enjoy the tasting menu. All bites full of flavor, elegance, luxury. read more

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Walked in this Michelin starred restaurant with no reservations. The best seats are on the counter watching the chefs prepare the curated meals. It was pricy and the experience in itself was one of a kind. It's like a tasting menu option. There is a wine-pairing option too. The highlights were the cheese souffle with foie gras, sea bream, cheese plate, and dessert. Armagnac to cap the evening was a nice touch. Service was top notch from the front of the house to the sommelier and down to a squad of chefs and line cooks. read more

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Michelin 3 Stars!!! Probably one of the best I had tasted~ Fancy and creative~ Worth of trying and fun of eating~ read more

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All I can say is that when I sat down, they immediately informed me that they got the note about my allergies and to not worry, that I can order ANYTHING on the menu and they would accommodate. I stared at the waiter wide-eyed and slack-jawed and I think I even stopped breathing. Above and beyond. They truly know how to take care of you. Plus, most romantic dinner ever. read more

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Extremely pleased to visit the Pavillon Ledoyen during our stay in Paris. With the 3-star Michelin restaurant still closed upstairs (reopening in September) and was crowned #25 Top Best Restaurant, we booked the counter seats which featured 2 price-fixe menu (150 Or 250 euro) as well as the a la carte option. The Dom perignon 2010 was offered as part of the by the glass program at 55 euro which is quite a steal and very enjoyable. We opt for a la carte and chose the shiso leaf tempura with caviar and the pigeon, both were executed well. Pigeon was served medium rare, thinly sliced with a garlic pesto like sauce that was extremely tender. The lobster bolognese was a bit over-salted. There were some confusion over our reservation (we did not reconfirm our booking as I figured it was a credit card secured reservation they charge you if no show) but I have to say they recovered miraculously - that's what a 3 star Michelin star front of the house is about! read more

Pavillon Ledoyen - The Pigeon was served medium rare - delicious! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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In A Nutshell: -If you are looking for the ultimate French restaurant experience, look no further than - Ledoyen. -This three Michelin star restaurant which has been open since 1792, is located in the Champs-Elysees area of Paris. -Expect to spend close to 4 hours eating here, it will test your endurance. -The service is the best you can get, all suited up & ready to serve you w/ the knowledge of everything on the menus. -You can either order a la carte or go w/ the prix fixe menu. -I opted for the prix fixe menu, which was very unique. -I love that Normandy butter, so creamy, it could almost be a cheese. -If you love dessert you'll get three servings of desserts. -What ever path you choose, expect to pay a mortgage & that's no joke. Overall, there's a lot of history in the two-story building, people like Claude Monet even shared a meal here. Check it out. read more

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For my 600th Yelp review, I've chosen Ledoyen because it became one of my most memorable haute cuisine experiences. This is exactly the kind of restaurant I expect from 3 Michelin starred restaurant. If you want to indulge yourself in an ultimate frou frou and decadent dining experience, Ledoyen would be a great choice. I suggest to go for lunch because you'll save a lot of €€€. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Paris and some of the notable patrons include Napoleon, Danton, Monet and Degas. The gorgeous neo-classical architecture provides a stunning setting, with note-worthy ornate ceiling decorations and a beautiful view of the garden outside. I really loved the old world atmosphere, it's hard to beat this level of perfection. The service is impeccable and extremely formal. Make sure you are dressed to the nines or otherwise you will feel so out of place. I'm so glad there was a Japanese-speaking waitress who translated the menu for me because there is no English version.... Only in French!! The food presentation was so beautiful and creative, the interesting texture and the tasty flavors were such pleasures to my senses. The ginger bubble appetizer was particularly interesting with such burst of flavor. This is a great example of well executed molecular gastronomy , in which unique artsy appearance equals the quality of the taste. Mushroom pizza was also off the hook, I loved it! Green sea urchin mixed with shaved ice and cheese was refreshing and had a surprisingly simple flavor . For the main dish I ordered seafood (lobster, shrimp, scallop & fish) served with rich scrumptious brown sauce. It was so delicious that I could say it was one of the best seafood dishes I've eaten. The other option for the main dish was pork but it wasn't as good as the seafood. After the main dish, the waitress brought a cart filled with almost 20 different kinds of expensive cheese so I tried like 7 cheese and that alone was a great bonus! And the dessert was also another highlight, the meringue with rose and lychee dissolved in my mouth and satisfied my taste buds with such fresh flavor! I spent about €130 per person for lunch but I think this is such a great value!! Everything was phenomenal, this is my top 5 meals I had in my life! read more

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I was a bit disappointed at this 3 Mitchell stars restaurants given it didn't provide us with the satisfaction we got from Le Cinq, Epicure and Arpege. We came here for lunch and was a bit irritated that the lady whom confirmed my reservation told me I need to wear a jacket just to find out I was only person wearing one. Obviously you need to wear nicely but a jacket isn't required at this place obviously specially if you are doing lunch. We went with the tasting menu. Even though the presentation was amazing the food taste lacked the wow factor the other restaurants we dined in had. To be fair the dessert at this place was superior to the other restaurants mentioned above. Specially the rhubarb. Overall wouldn't go here for the price tag and would try one of the three restaurants mentioned above. Le Cinq is easier to book for lunch and their tasting menu is almost half this place tasting menu price wi read more

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This place is very deserving of its 3 Michelin stars! Recommendations: Duckling cooked with malt, wagyu beef "gunma" grade 4, Langoustine tart topped with Oscietra caviar, and the Roasted duck Foie gras Price: $275+ Absolutely EVERYTHING about this place is perfect. From the service (all workers were extremely attentive, professional, and kind) to the food (Everything here was filled with flavor) to the location (right on the Jardin Tulleries). My personal favorite was the duckling cooked with malt. It came out in two different parts (both parts were good and pictured, but I loved part 1 so much!). Part 1 came out as a sort of pastry, which really caught me off guard. The duck was on top of this flaky and perfectly flavored pastry that I crave to this day. Should I be in Paris again, I will definitely be here again! Oh, my friend and I also got a cup of 21 year aged The Macallan and a glass of 2011 Chateau d'Yquem (delicious dessert wine)- YUM! read more

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This review is for the 3 Michelin star Alléno Paris restaurant. Took my wife to Paris for her 50th birthday. Treated her to a Michelin starred restaurant everyday for 5 days. Alléno was the final restaurant on our list. Dimitri from Alléno called before we left Los Angeles days prior to inquire about our reservations. He noted any allergies, and what my wife typically wanted. In addition, he requested a photo of my wife and to attach any message for her personalized menu. I humbly requested to have her menu also signed by Chef Yannick Alléno too. I was not disappointed! My wife was floored seeing her picture on her menu. Everyone who served us that night from the front door up to the dining area was exceptional. They were friendly, warm, & quite attentive. The ambience of the place was classic, charming, & warm fully inviting. The food served that night was nothing short of spectacular! The kitchen was firing on all cylinders. I was getting heart flutters every time a new set of utensils were being placed on our table in anticipation of the next dish! This placed capped off our Michelin restaurant tour with a loud bang! It was a delightful dining experience from the instant we walked through the door, & up to our departure. This place will clearly define what the difference is between a 1, 2, & 3 star rated Michelin restaurant. An experience never to be forgotten! Thank you everyone at Alléno Paris. Well done!!! Merci beaucoup from my wife & I. read more

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Not up to par with other 3 star Michelin places! This experience was a major letdown I had dinner at Epicure (Bristol Hotel) the night before eating at Ledoyen, so I can directly compare the experiences. Ledoyen was dull, with inferior service, and recipes and execution that did not emphasize great creativity or high levels of enjoyment. I ordered the tasting menu, expecting depth and complexity in the dishes, along with expensive ingredients (eg. foie, caviar, high quality beef or seafood; similar to the many photos I saw on Yelp), but what I received was bland, simple dishes that were overall not a pleasure to experience. The asparagus with cream sauce, duck, and langostino were the best dishes of the night, but I have had better at numerous restaurants. The best course was the fromage (and the Hennessy cognac). The service was dour and not as attentive as Epicure. The tempture of the room was hot and uncomfortable. The dinner lasted around 4 hours and I have never wanted to leave quciker at a fine dinning resturant than this one. Epicure was so much of a better experience than Ledoyen, it is ridiculous. In a different league. read more

Pavillon Ledoyen - French Near Me - Paris, 75

3 star Michelin restaurant near Champs Elysees Gardens. The building is amazing, the dining room super elegant, the service outstanding and the food the star of the whole experience. Restaurante de 3 estrellas Michelin cerca de los Jardines Champs Elysees. El edificio es precioso, el salon de cena super elegante, el servicio es muy destacable y la comida es la estrella de toda la experiencia. read more

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Opulent with grace, Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen will satisfy any idea of what French fine dining should be. Grandiose is the word that Ledoyen uses to describe itself to would-be dinners and this is one of few times that venue's self-awareness is spot on. Besides being located in the already historic champs-elysees, the simultaneously large yet "intimate" dinning hall is a swanky even for the most seasoned dinners. Frescos, statues, walls comprised largely of windows, all with original furnishings, you feel transported back into history. When you enter the venue, it is slightly modern downstairs but the dinning hall is literally from 18th century that sends your mind into another world of experience. If you're into the history sort of thing. Tables, fixtures, chairs, while simple are still elegant and complimenting to the hall they are quietly placed within. This feeling of elegance is heavily driven by the venue itself, the furnishings compliment this all nicely. Treats to the start the meal were fantastic. One bite was smoky, robust and placed atop a giant cheese rind. Another was a creamy tart, that was almost like a kids treat reminiscent of jerky (in a good way), placed atop a large bone. They were verbose flavors that awaken your tongue while having a on-the-nose presentation that is visually impressive. The modern blanc-manger was extremely odd - it wasn't sweet as you would expect it to be, rather mild. The Violin zucchini salad was lightly salted and accompanied with the perfect amount of stone fruit, very gorgeous presentation however I could not taste the subtle verbena. The delicate crab remoulade was perfectly plated - I cannot stress how pretty the plate looked to my eyes. It stood above the plate, with tiny red specks on the crab jelly. First time I had something like this - crisp and gorgeous. Fermented elderberry lychee plate was cute, like something from a cafe. It was creamy, light on the asparagus and the lychee was the right amount of sweet. The importance of the Noirmoutier island white asparagus was lost on me as I'm not deeply educated on food, but it was a highlight adventure of textures. From the vegetable primary to the sweet and savory flavor of the sauce on the side, something like vanilla and mushrooms. Even the dehydrated parts of the plate had a different taste, citrusy. Very complex dish, while plated strangely was intriguing with all its textures and tastes. One disappointing part of the meal was the Wagyu beef served with Paris mushrooms. This is something I'm unbalancing in my review due to the complications in traveling/eating in a translated language. I made an assumption that the dish would be served with mushrooms on the side or as a bed of mushrooms due to the title of the plate - this was MY mistake. The wagyu was sliced in a way were the mushrooms were placed in between each slice of meat, giving the plate a very different taste than I expected. It was almost bitter but the au ju that accompanied the wagyu was also very overpowering. Lessons learned to clarify when expecting something in another country. It was a strange food-experience. The lettuce fondue flavored with beet was not my favorite either, however that's not the restaurants fault since I ordered it still. The transition to sweets was fantastic though - the first dish was well balanced with the amount of honey. There were little flakes and pine - not what I was expecting but it made the experience great as it was a story told through a meal. Most venues shift you so abruptly to dessert, this was a transition phase and it was welcomed. Languedoc cherries cooked in a greek style were a perfect temperature, but the red cabbage vinaigrette was atrocious. Who puts red cabbage with cherries!?!? Again, mushroom isnt my favorite but the Mushroom Marshmallow wasn't bad, the chocolate seasoning paired well to bring out the earthy tone but the apricot stole the show. The light meringue flavored with hazelnut and mushroom, was by far the weirdest thing I've ever eaten. On top they shaved a chocolate-covered-olive-infused-rice-crispy-treat. That's right, they shaved that on top of a meringue that's already flavored like mushrooms. It was so many things at once - but their sum did not total a delicious whole. A+ for creativity, but if you're not into mushrooms, this is not the dish for you. The ice cream / foam however, had literally the best strawberries of my life so this washed away the meringue experience. Unfortunately I did not capture a photo of this. Sorry for spending so much time on the food. While two dishes were misses for me, I blame myself for not asking more questions so do not detract that from the overall score. An experience is something exemplified in this venue and I highly recommend it. Also, not to footnote this commentary but the staff were 100% - Extremely professional, attentive, friendly and welcoming. read more

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I wrote a scathing review a few years back, but my opinion was completely reversed by the incredibly professional, conscientious and admirable response from the restaurant and even chef, himself. Restored my faith in the integrity of great institutions like this. They actually do care. It really is their mission and purpose to be the best they can be. They listened. Enjoy! read more

Don't bother with the 10 course tasting menu for lunch if you aren't coming alone. My husband and I arrived too late to enjoy the tasting for lunch (1:30 pm is the last time they take orders for the tasting menu), so we ordered an appetizer and entree each and a dessert to share. In total, this was 8 courses because of the pre-appetizer, the pre-dessert, and the post-dessert delectables. As a result of this and tasting each other's plates, we did not need to pay the 10 course degustation price to have a similar experience. To be honest, I only can vaguely describe the meals that husband and I chose to eat. Anything else was over our heads. The food was so good but so above my level of food comprehension that I can hardly express in words what we ate! That said, there was an endless supply of three different types of bread from south France to munch on throughout your meal. The staff were effortlessly excellent, reshaping and refilling our butter supply without us noticing. The bread was great but not the best I'd ever had. We chose scallops and foie gras as appetizers. The foie gras was the best I've ever had. It came with a pairing of sea urchin and some radish, I think, which needed to be mixed together. The texture and flavor pairings were so surprisingly perfect. Husband had an amazing piece of wagyu steak doused in squid ink, and I had a lobster dish, also delicious. We finished with a crust less apple pie which had so many layers of surprises that you would not expect from an apple pie order! And those were just the things we DID order. At the outset, the Ledoyen servers will place a wooden dish with spiky looking fruit on it for you to gaze at until dessert time. Regardless of whether or not you order an appetizer, you will receive a starter of some kind (I suppose as a way to "get the juices flowing"). We had some rolled cracker with smoked eel cheese, on a bed of eel skin! After our entree, there was a pre-dessert involving that spiky passion fruit which had been staring at us the whole meal, and then the post-dessert which was actually 3 things. This place was expensive AF but really a treat. If you go there and are more of the riff-raff kind, you might want to be quiet and listen in on others conversations. My husband and I were containing our chuckling as we overheard a family discussing their boat which was parked in the Seine, the daughter's missing Chanel earrings and her subsequent trip to Prada to rectify it, and the teenage son's preference for dinner the night before. We have so many quotable lines just from one lunch there. I bet we'd have so many more if we visit a second! So my opinion is to give yourself the treat you deserve in one of the oldest restaurants in Paris overlooking the beautiful Petit Palais. You will have an unforgettable experience. read more

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This 3 star Michelin experience knocked my prior experiences at Per Se and Eleven Madison Park out of the park! We were blown away by not only the impeccable service, but the phenomenal food! We decided on the "blind" chef tasting that consisted of 10 courses for lunch. We started with an aperitif of champagnes - my husband had a '96 Moet et Chandon while I opted for the '06 Coupe Laurent Perrier which I loved. Our friends had a glass of the Billecart Salmon Rose which we all love (we were actually at the Chateau a few days ago and were blown away by their champagnes). They started us off with an assortment of amuse bouches which were beautiful and delicious - and our courses began! I have to say how amazed I was on how detailed our servers were, and how not "stuffy" our experience was. We felt so welcomed, and Chef Yannick actually came out and said hello to our table!! He even came back and took a picture with us which I really appreciated. Our sommelier was FANTASTIC, and recommended some gorgeous wines for us to have with our food (2012 Clos St Jean Niellon as our white to start, and the 2009 Corbeaux Serafin as our red). Every single course knocked our socks off, and when the courses were finally finished and we couldn't dream of eating another morsel, they brought out some dark chocolate truffles and a tart (which was like HEAVEN - a shortbread type crust with a creamy custardy filling, finished with a brulee). My friends and husband couldn't eat anymore, and I found myself stuffing my face with the tart. Amazing. AMAZING. Frederic, the restaurant manager, also checked in us often. This knocked our socks off, and I would place our time here as possibly the best gastronomic experience we've ever had. We did not stop smiling throughout the 3 hour lunch, and time absolutely flew by. BRAVO! read more

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I will start with the service - the service here was simply impeccable. We asked a ton of questions about the food and how it is made, etc., (especially the truffle as we were especially curious about that) and they really knew their stuff! It was impressive. Everything we had was great, but the risotto was my absolute favorite. It was amazing. I was so full by the time I had my risotto, but I could not stop eating it. Our waiter grated the truffle on top of my risotto and it gave it an amazing kick. It is difficult to describe white truffle if you have never had it before, but the smell alone will trigger your inner foodie and you will have no choice but to try it. It is, of course, quite pricey. BUT, if you are looking for a true French restaurant experience with beautiful Victorian decor, I highly recommend this place. Also, do note that the dress is formal - meaning men and women are expected to wear blazers or a nice top. Sneakers are not allowed. We did not know about the dress code beforehand, so a blazer was provided. read more

I honestly wish I could give this place more than five stars. Everything from the service to the decor to the food was impeccable, and there wasn't a single thing about the experience that I would've changed. First things first, I don't know why this slipped my mind, but this is a formal venue - that is, when packing, don't forget to bring nice clothes (jackets for men). That being said, my partner and I came wearing T-shirts and jeans, and thankfully weren't kicked out. Still, you should show up in formal attire to really soak in the grandeur of the space. We came for the lunch menu, which is explained as a three-course meal with an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. We ordered a bottle of Beaujolais housed in a beautiful decanter, which drank wonderfully throughout the lunch. To kick things off, we were offered the amuse-bouche, which was a set of four different bites, which were more or less forgettable. There was one seaweed paste that was really savory, but other than that, the only thing i remember from the beginning of the meal was a tiny can of brioche dough that brought out. They explained that the dough would rise as our meal progressed, and that we could watch it as we ate. For the appetizers that day, we had white asparagus in an asparagus broth. Mouthwatering and packed with flavor, it definitely made us more excited for the impending main. For mains, I got the chicken while my partner got the veal. Both were good and came with side vegetables (mine was a small garden salad with mushrooms). There were three rounds of desserts - the first included three dishes: the brioche bread that rose during the lunch, which was baked and brought out with a lavender vanilla ice cream; a small plate of flowers and fruits in a light fruity reduction; a fruit gelee. The brioche stole the show, and may have been my favorite part of the entire meal. It gave the much needed sweetness to the ice cream, and played with both ends of the temperature spectrum in your mouth. The second dessert course was a pumpkin ravioli. Nothing much to say here - I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I quite enjoyed it. Here they offered a cheese course - they wheel around a massive cart full of cheeses and cut off bits and slices right in front of you, which was a cool "show" to watch. We didn't opt for this, but everyone else in the restaurant did. The final dessert course had four parts: a scoop of vanilla ice cream from some exotic country I can't seem to remember (according to my partner it was Nepal Himalayan salt and Tahiti vanilla); a meringue in the shape of a mushroom; a pear pastry; a citrus chocolate with gold flakes. Overall, the experience at Pavillon Ledoyen was perfect, and made my trip to Paris that much more memorable. The lunch option was good as we could opt for the cheaper tasting, and the sunlight peeking in through the grand windows created an ambiance that was jaw-dropping. Each course was carefully thought out and presented, and the impeccable service helped create a memory that has left me wanting to come back in the near future. read more

Michelin 3 stars all the way! Food could not have been better! Service was impeccable and the restaurant is a wonder to see. I've been to many 3 star restaurants in Paris some disappoint (Le Cinq) but this one is a winner. Go for lunch and enjoy a walk around the area after the meal. read more

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This was my favorite meal in Paris. It is a very fancy and very expensive place, but it is so worth it. The service is spectacular and the food couldn't have been better. The food is very modern but the service is very old fashioned, so I think its a good mix. Suit and tie is definitely recommended for the men. The wine was also amazing!! The sommelier gave us a fabulous recommendation. I ordered a la carte and my husband ordered the tasting menu. The restaurant itself is in a spectacular setting. It's unlike anything else in Paris. It's right across from the Mini Palais, which is close to the Obelisque. The whole building is the restaurant, it's set apart in its own little park. The view outside the window is so beautiful. We walked in and were a little intimidated because of how fancy of a place it was, but you just have to accept it and realize that all these waiters are there to serve you an amazing dinner and they are truly happy to do it. They all spoke very very good English and were happy to do it. The waiters were all so polite, happy and friendly. They put you at ease. The first thing they do is bring over a cart with chilled bottles of champagne and they offer you a glass. I ordered a glass of the rose champagne, 31 euros. The meal starts with a couple little bites of food to try. There was a bubble of some sort of fruity juice/air, a fois gras truffle, and other things I can't even remember. One of the best parts of the meal might actually have been the bread...they have this wheat bread that is seriously the best bread I have ever had in my life by far. They must make it kind of like a croissant...you can tell that it has been rolled out with butter layered in, and folded and rolled. It has an incredibly complex savory flavor that's just loaded with butter. And then, you put their amazing butter on it and you just can't even believe what your'e eating. It's just too good. I got the carrot salad to start, it was very modern and really delicious. It was little cylinders of carrot puree with a thinly sliced carrot wrapped around it. it was actually a piece of art it was so beautiful. You could tell it took a lot of love and time to prepare it. They don't mess around here. There is a reason why it is so expensive. The dishes must take an army of people to prepare. It's all just so special. For my entree I got john dory with citrus, it was amazing, so perfectly cooked and such unique flavors and preparation. My dessert was awesome, it was fresh strawberries with the best ice cream and whipped cream. It was light and perfect. My husband got the tasting, there were so many amazing things, every dish was special. Some standouts were the sweetbreads and the turbot with truffles. He got a beautiful grapefruit dessert, it was so refreshing and tasty. At the end of the tasting he got to have the cheese course which was awesome. They bring over a cart of cheese and you get to select which ones you want to try. They will give you a description of all of them and give you recommendations based upon what you like. It was great. THEN they give you a whole bunch of little dessert treats that are so tasty and by that time I was so full it was ridiculous. And then after that they were supposed to give us other things, but seeing how full we were they put them in cute little bags and gave it to us to bring home for breakfast...let me tell you, these were the most amazing things ever. It was a mix between a palmiere and a croissant. I actually just looked that phrase up online, and I believe it was a kouign amann. I'm getting a recipe pronto...it was unreal, definitely save it for the next day so you can enjoy it while you aren't insanely full. FYI this restaurant is very expensive. The tasting menu was 250 euros per person. I ordered a la carte and the salad was 60 euros, my entree was 90 euros and my dessert was 32 euros. This restaurant is unreal and a once in a lifetime experience. I can't recommend it enough. This is our first 3 Michelin star dining experience and it was amazing!!! read more

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Set in a French Chateau on the Champs-Elyees, Pavillon Ledoyen is a three-star Michelin restaurant (supposedly life changing). The setting is beautiful. The service, as you would expect from a top tier Michelin restaurant, is impeccable. The food, even for our shortened lunch service is excellent. The seafood mushroom soup was especially amazing; the fish stew was pretty filling as well. The cost is obviously astronomical. Overall, I think this is barely worth it. read more

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One of my favorite dining experiences in Paris!!! We came here to celebrate my husband birthday last year and I was counting down the days to return this year. The restaurant is located in gorgeous setting that feels like you are not in the middle of a bustling city with views overlooking Champs Élysées. Food: We started with the Langoustine tart with caviar for two. Wow, amazing! Two of my favorites in one dish. The dish was done very well. I had the duck which was prepared three ways: sliced and cooked medium rare, served in a broth (soup), small serving with mixed veggies. All were very good. My husband had the wagyu beef, which was outstanding. We shared a cheese course. I love cheese!!!! It doesn't get any better than here and other three star Michelin restaurants in Paris. We had the chocolate and hazelnut dessert which was also good and just enough for the end of this meal. The real winner was the dessert that they brought to us at the end: a small creme brûlée pie, which was to die for. Service: Outstanding and extremely attentive, which is what you expect at this level of dining. This is definitely one to experience. It's quite expensive, but you know that going in. read more

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10/21/22. Paris, France. Dinner with wife. My last visit was 20 years ago for a corporate event where we took over the entire restaurant for a paired wine tasting dinner. I thought it was terrific then and promised myself to return. It was just one restaurant then. It's now 3 and they're all Michelin Star-rated. You can sit at a table inside or outside, or a the counter which offers a great view of the chefs preparing meals. Our table was right across from them so we could see/here everything going on. The service was smart, efficient, helpful and friendly. All speak heavily accented English which takes a little effort to comprehend. There's a large wine list, with a significant selection of very expensive wine. We opted for a glass of rose champagne as a cocktail and then Pinot Noirs by the glass. Interesting that they kept topping off our glasses but charged us only for the one glass. We shared a cheese soufflé as a starter. Terrific. Our mains, beef in a peppercorn sauce and rack of lamb. Terrific both. We ended with cheese plate and salad and the chef sent lemon sorbets as a complement. This is one of the best restaurants we've eaten at. Highly recommended. read more

Extraordinary experience and delicious food. The chef (Yannick Alléno) came out and presented himself to every table which was so pleasant. Make sure you go very hungry because the food is a lot. Besides everything that is ordered/tasting menu, Yannick Alléno prepares many delicious appetizers/desserts on the house as surprises. The staff is very friendly. read more

Took a 9 hr flight, checked into a hotel for a quick nap and came straight here for lunch. Food was beautifully presented and made with the freshest ingredients. We sat down and was immediately presented with the apertif bar choices rolled up to us. It's mainly champagne but they were accommodating with my wine request. Beautiful and tasty amuse bouche (4 of them plus a small soup with poached quail egg). For appetizer, we had the foie gras/chocolate cubes and besides being very flavorful (salty!), it was sweet and spicy as well. It's intense and a bit too intense for my husband. Entree, he had chicken and I had John Dory served with peas. Clearly, I'm not including all the details cause who wants to read a 10-page Yelp review. Amazing cheese presentation and I sampled 4 of them, different regions, texture, milk. Dessert, we had the most amazing strawberry served over sorbet and creme brulee(?) and he had some banana concoction which he wasn't crazy about. It came with 4 other dessert sides and the most memorable was a chocolate dome served on a stick over a baileys creme cake. Our coffee were served with the most amazing mini-pastry that was buttery, flaky, perfectly sweetened and warm. At this point, they served final pieces of chocolate and we just about passed out from the jetlag and massive eating. Why only 4 stars? For a 3-michelin star restaurant, I expected excellent service and unfortunately, one of my waiters (Monsieur Le Stick up Le Butt) did not live up to this standard. He translated the menu too quickly, rushed us through ordering, sloppily splattered the sauce on my husband's chicken and did not tell us what the sauce was, ever so gently dropping the utensils on our table while looking at other tables, and got snippy when I let him know I forgot which of my 4 cheeses I should start with. The rest of the staff were very nice so it's too bad I got Monsieur LSULB as my waiter. Dress code, and this may be the reason why LSULB was rude and condescending to us. I called and asked and they said "Dress elegantly". I then asked if jackets are required and they told us "Dress elegantly". Well, my husband was the only man without a jacket on. So jackets are required. read more

My husband and I splurged on this incredible meal for our anniversary while in Paris. From start to finish it was an experience I'll never forget. The atmosphere is gorgeous and the dining room stunningly decorated. Each course was beautifully presented, often finished table-side, and explained in detailed by our servers. Service was impeccable. It felt like we had at least 3 servers for our table alone. The highlights of the meal were the personalized starter bites, artichoke, lobster in cream sauce, and the wagyu beef. There were many other delicious morsels but those are the ones that stuck with me :-) Yes this meal will cost you your first born, but it's truly a once in a lifetime experience. read more

First, please note that there are three separate restaurants at this address; this review is for the Michelin three star restaurant, Paris Alléno. The restaurant is beautiful. The wine list is as extensive (and overpriced) as anticipated. So much for the positives. The cuisine was elaborate but borderline inedible (sometimes crossing the border); the head waiter who attended our table was annoyingly familiar and condescending; and the wait staff was otherwise poorly trained, confusing the dishes ordered by different guests and even bringing the birthday cake to the wrong guest. Not expected in any fine-dining establishment; much less one awarded three stars. A total waste of time and money. Several days later we dined at Guy Savoy, another three star restaurant, and it was wonderful. We have also had an excellent experience at Pierre Gagnaire, another Paris Michelin three star restaurant. We have learned the hard way that the three star Michelin rating is only an indicator of potential quality; it is not entirely reliable. Good luck! read more

This three Michelin star establishment lived up to all my expectations - Food: some might say that the best way to judge a chef would be through the quality of basic ingredients/foods like their eggs or breads. All 3 types of breads were freshly made; crispy on the outside but soft and tender on the inside and it was accompanied with both salted and natural butter. The complimentary appetizers and starters by the chef were stunning and could already possibly be a separate dish that I would willingly pay for by themselves. Needless to say, the quality of food from start to finish was impeccable - and the food tasted as good as they looked. Prices: in some of the restaurants I've been to, the entire table has to agree on a single menu that will be eaten by every individual which is quite a hassle at times. Pavillion Leboyen was NOT one of them. Set. The lunch set menu started at 105 euros followed by the tasting menu at 300 euros and the famed "3 Michelin star" menu at 338euros. I personally think that the food is really worth the money but I would suggest that if your significant other/families are not people that " live to eat", the lunch menu would suffice; the amount of food you eat would probably be enough to last the entire day as well. Ambience: the waiters ensured that all your needs are catered to. I managed to get signed copies of our menus by the chef and he actually made the effort to have casual bump-ins with every single customer - something that is forgotten by many chefs nowadays. P. S: If your dining party is only made up of girls, there's a chance that the menu you receive will not have any prices - only the men's menu have prices (I read that this is rather traditional for a French restaurant). read more

Pavillon Ledoyen - Foie Gras, Sea Urchin Soup and Sea urchin (from right to left) - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Yannick Alleno and his group have been running this restaurant since 2014, and they are totally knocking it out of the park. The restaurant is smack dab in the middle of Paris right next to the Petit Palais- it seriously doesn't get prettier anywhere in the city- and the building itself is a restored garden mansion fro Napoleon III's era. The food is totally transcendent- the menu I tried takes awhile (more than four hours) but this is high French dining in its truest form. Some of the freshest, tastiest Wagyu I've ever tried, an endless parade of creative and delicious desserts, and amazingly friendly wait and somm services to boot. You can't do better for a fine night out in Paris, in my opinion. For a dorky, course-by-course description, I invite you to go here: http://www.threestarepicure.com/blog/2015/8/2/france-pavilion-ledoyen- read more

As many of the reviews mention, the food is creative and the service is very good. No doubt about it. But 5 and a half hours for a meal from start to finish is simply too much. It left us feeling quite restless by the end. The menu and the distribution of heavy and light food also felt a bit uneven. All this said, it is a very nice experience. The wine pairing was spectacular. And they were very good about accommodating allergies and dietary preferences (one of the few restaurants to check right at the beginning). We are happy that we dined here, but compared to other 3 Michelin star restaurants we have been to, Alleno won't be one of our most memorable experiences as we were hoping. Also : sorry to be a bit picky but quality caviar should absolutely not be served with a silver spoon. read more

One word: RATS! It truly pains me to write this. I wanted so much to love Pavillion Ledoyen. I want to start by saying the food was merely okay. As in, on our 10 day honeymoon, my husband and I have easily had 3 better meals. We are foodies --- and don't mind paying for it! We went to Ledoyen for lunch. It's a beautiful place. Our table had a lovely view of the Champs-Elysees and the Petite Palis. SERVICE: The service was fine. All our questions were answered, they helped us bridge the language barrier, and we were treated very kindly. FOOD: Like I said, It was okay. Not fantastic, but solid (for a $500 lunch I expect more than solid). We both had the tasting menu. The starter was an egg soufflé with poached asparagus, for main dishes we had fish and pigeon. We also had a cheese course, and dessert.I will say that two things were fabulous: the olive rolls and my husband's white chocolate dessert (hence the second star). Other than that, nothing worth taking note of. DRINKS: Upon arrival, we were offered a choice of 3 champagnes to try. The one I picked was delicious. The wine list was very extensive, to the point it was overwhelming. We settled on a bottle of white that was very good. ***Okay, here's the crazy part: when we had finished all of the courses and were waiting for a very long time on the check, my husband said, "Oh my God, a rat just ran under that table." I thought (hoped/prayed) he was mistaken. But I also watched, and sure enough -- a big, brown rat was crawling around the floor of the oldest, finest restaurant in Paris. I was absolutely disgusted. Naturally we alerted one of the employees so that they could do something about it. So there we sat (for a very long time) waiting for our $500 check, praying that the rat did not decide to come hang out under our table. Did they offer any sort of apology? Absolutely not. Pavillion Ledoyen was the biggest joke of a dining experience in my life. There are 15 other Michelin 3 star restaurants in Paris. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY IN THAT RAT TRAP. read more

First time being in Paris me and my friends really want to try all the delicious foods and get some Michelin star restaurants in too since there's so many to choose from here. Sadly I was the one that suggested Ledoyen and it was a fail and I dragged our group of 7 here with me. The restaurant itself is beautiful and modern and I really liked the large floral displays presented throughout the dining area. We came here for a lunch and all ordered the prix fix. All the dishes were prepared well and cooked perfectly but where's the flavor?! Nothing stood out to me as exceptionally good. There were some interesting items but interesting doesn't equal delicious. Maybe I don't have a palate for modern cuisine, which is what I felt most of the dishes were, even though when I picked this restaurant I was trying to stay away from modern but it's hard to tell from just reading reviews. I enjoyed another lunch at 1 star Septime much much more and for much cheaper too. Lesson learned, do your research and research completely if you're going to be shelling out money for a 3 star lunch make sure it's the type of food and place you really will enjoy. read more

When I travel, I always seek out restaurants to eat using chowhound, yelp, tripadvisor, blogs, etc. I compile a list and weigh the pros and cons. After all, if I eat at a certain place, I can't eat somewhere else. I did a lot of research before deciding to eat at Ledoyen for dinner. Ledoyen didn't meet my expectations. :( I was actually kinda sad, because who knows when I'll return to Paris. There are so many other places to visit. Don't get me wrong, some of the dishes were excellent, more precisely, two that were stand out amazing. But I expected more. First, I was talked out of getting foie gras by the waiter. I'm from California, so I don't get much foie gras. I totally regret not getting foie gras. Then on the tasting menu, sweetbreads was listed as the meat course. I'm not a fan of sweetbreads. I wanted to change it. The same waiter tried to get me to order the sweetbreads saying it is the French way to get sweetbreads. I'm not French and I don't like sweetbreads. I ended up getting a pork dish that I wasn't too big a fan of. My friend got the sweetbreads and while she likes sweetbread, she said it was too much for her. Too much so, that she says she no longer likes sweetbread. For how much we pay to dine here, we should be allowed to order what we want without the waiter trying to pressure us to order a certain way. Onto the food, There was prawns made two ways that was amazing. One was grilled? and splayed and one was fried with some kind of phyllo dough. One of the best dishes I have eaten. The prawn was perfectly cooked, seasoned, etc. The bites were amazing. The sauce they put on the prawn was also amazing! This was our first course and I had high hopes after this one. The next dish was a fish dish. This one was mediocre. I wasn't a fan. The pork dish was just good. I had a bite of my hubby's sweetbread, and it was good, but I really didn't think I could have a whole entree of it. The next memorable dish was the grapefruit dessert. It was grapefruit sorbet, chunks of grapefruit with a hard rectangle piece on top. (Candied something?). This dish was very refreshing. It was one of the best desserts I've had. I can't recall how many courses we had but besides the prawns and grapefruit dishes, everything was on par with food I've had at very good 2 or 1 starred Michelin restaurants, which is sad because this is a 3 star Michelin restaurant. Dinner was almost $1000 USD (hubby got wine pairing) and while I've had worse for more money, I've mostly had better for less. read more

My experience at Ledoyen was mixed. I felt that while the overall experience was good, I wasn't overly impressed with my meal. Regarding the cuisine, there were hits and misses with some dishes being mind-blowing (wagyu beef with squid ink sauce), but others left more to be desired (cocoa mousse). The inconsistency definitely left me somewhat disappointed. In my opinion, I much prefer Le Cinq to Ledoyen. read more

Pavillon Ledoyen - Wagyu Beef with Baby Calamari, Potato Tuile, Smoked Eggplant and Squid Ink Sauce - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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M O U S E ... a 5th uninvited lunch guest in the 8th Arr. How can you possibly get THREE Michelin Stars when you have to chase down a mouse during lunch? Unbelievable. At first I looked past the peeling paint and scuffed, dirty walls, but when a mouse puts his two front paws on my wife's chair during our lunch it was too much. While I expected an immediate apology and uproar to ensue when I pointed out our visitor to the head waiter, he simply shooed the little four legged friend away and brought out a water and vinegar mixture to spray the edges of the room. In all the restaurants at all levels that I have been to, I have NEVER seen a mouse while eating. I thought for sure, this was an anomaly, but the staff handled it as business as usual. Upon further inspection, I noticed a mouse trap under the sideboard (attached). A re-occurring issue?? Further, this was personally embarrassing as I chose the restaurant for our friends that afternoon. To make matters worse, they credited our coffee in reparation. Insulting. If you are going to make a gesture, at least make it meaningful. I cannot believe I saw the staff chase a mouse through a three Michelin Star restaurant--Le pavillon Ledoyen. I am sure this happens occasionally, but the staff's handling of this problem was incredible. Insulting, insignificant, and appalling. When compared to other Michelin Rated restaurants this is the worst I have ever been to. Totally invalidating to the Michelin system. Please contact me if you want further info--Joel K. read more