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As you'd expect, a really delicious and creative meal but almost underwhelming given the high expectations one would have of this restaurant. Reservations are notoriously hard to land; you have to book 21 days in advance at 10am local time and reservations are booked up in minutes. I enjoyed the more rustic feel of this restaurant as it's up-scale but still relaxed and not pretentious. The staff was very welcoming, taking our coats, explaining where all the ingredients come from, etc. Now on to the food; the lunch is a 5-course tasting menu while we got the 7-course tasting menu for dinner which was 135 euros. They started and ended the meal with a complimentary brioche with cheese (which was a deliciously light bread) and blood orange chocolate bite, respectively. Our favorite dishes were the roasted white asparagus with tempura fried garlic leaves and the aged red tuna with carrots. Both played on textures and temperatures perfectly with very refined, and well-paired flavors. I understand the farm to table and locally sourced approach but we did find ourselves wanting more protein and heavier flavored courses. Maybe just a personal preference but the meal felt very light overall. Presentation was charming and the whole meal was delicious but there was nothing mind blowing, which we were expecting given the accolades and caliber of the restaurant.
Came here for lunch.. love the rustic vibe! Also loved that our waiter was so knowledgeable of all of the wines that came with the wine pairing. Food was presented beautifully & tasted very nice! To book you need to be ready with your credit card & know exactly how many people, the date, & time.. cause the reservations go fast! They open up 3 weeks in advance at 10 am (Paris time).
Shoutout to my boyfriend for waking up at 4:00 a.m. EST to snag the Septime reservation! We came for lunch on a Monday and did the 70€ tasting. Highlights included a bean dish, tomato satay dish and veal sweetbreads. I will say we actually had a better meal at their sister restaurant Clamato (on the same block) a few nights later, but this was solid overall. I don't think it was worth the difficult res process, so not sure I would recommend.
I visited back in March 2022 for lunch after making 21 international calls in an attempt to secure a reservation-- the process has since become far more streamlined. While not every dish was my favorite, the experience was incredibly memorable. The attention to detail was very apparent and the volume of food was perfect. The warm bread was unexpectedly one of the highlights of the meal lol, alongside the tuna entree. For 65€ a person (price may have gone up) tax and gratuity included, I thought it was a worthwhile experience.
Was thrilled to dine here after securing a dinner reservation via the waitlist; however, I was met with lots of disappointment. Service: 0/5 1. Unprofessional behavior: Upon our arrival, we were excited to dine at the "11th best restaurant in the world" and took some photos of the interior. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, our servers, a woman named Ljuba and a man with a mullet and heavy French accent, reacted with eye-rolling and mocking laughter. Ljuba also consistently addressed us with a smirk and a condescending attitude. 2. Lack of knowledge for menu: When we asked about the ingredients in our hummus, the male server was unable to provide an explanation and did not offer to find out. Typically, Michelin-starred restaurants make sure their staff are well-versed in the menu and its preparation, but this was not the case here. 3. Inattentive and slow service: We had to wait abnormally long for our water to be refilled as the servers were preoccupied with joking around, as though the restaurant was an elementary school playground. Also, another party that arrived 30 minutes after us finished their meal about 50 minutes earlier. We had to wait extra long between courses and for the bill. Food: 3/5 1. Hair in food: We found a short strand of blond hair integrated into the bread that went with our hummus. I couldn't believe this was happening at a restaurant of this caliber. The servers only addressed it with a quick, insincere apology. 2. A few standout dishes; majority were average: The roasted zucchini dish had an acidic, yet creamy flavor that I particularly enjoyed. The strawberry basil sorbet was delectable, too. The rest were very average, and we also noticed how many dishes had distinctive Asian flavors and cooking methods. The potatoes were cooked similarly to Sichuan shredded potatoes, and the mushroom ravioli broth tasted exactly like Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Perhaps, these are flavors that taste novel to locals but to my group, they were very ordinary. Overall rating: 1.5/5 Septime does not deserve 11th place on the world's best restaurants. At 135 euros/person, it was completely not worth it.
This is a restaurant that is trying to be creative, and they manage to do so to some degree. They have put together some original dishes. The tasting menu is heavy on the vegetarian dishes, which is fine, just be aware of it. The flavor profiles were subtle at times and played well with the wine pairings. The only problem is that the pairings are maybe 1.5 to 2 oz (45-60 ml) and ok, if that is what they want to do, that is fine too, but that is not enough wine to even have more than a few sips with each dish, and I found that I was finishing my course with no wine several times and then sitting with no wine to drink as I waited for the next course. There were times when it was 15 to 20 minutes between courses. Come on guys, increase the pours and get the tempo right. If your pours are going to be this light those plates should come out much faster. Leaving your patrons with no wine is a faux pas, but also not giving someone enough wine to finish the course is too! I even ordered an extra glass of wine thinking that they would give me a normal 5 oz pour and I could sip on it when the pairing went dry. They charged me 20 Euro for another 2 oz pour. If you try this restaurant I suggest buying a bottle of wine and not doing the pairing.
Septime was one of the hardest reservations we have ever tried to secure. We crazily stayed up until 2:00am for an entire week trying to get reservations because they would be gone in less than a second. But our cray cray paid off and we were able to enjoy a good meal at one of the top restaurants in the world. The food was good but not great and I don't think I would be staying up late again trying to get these scarce reservations for this tiny restaurant. My two favorite dishes of the night were the mussels and veal. They were tasty and melt in your mouth delicious! At the time of this writing it is currently ranked #24 in the worlds top 50 and this only cements the fact that taste buds are totally subjective!
Septime came highly recommended as a must try when in Paris, and perhaps we felt let down as the expectations were set too high. There are loads of exceptional restaurants in Paris with better food and service at much more reasonable price points. Note: Lunch bookings are five courses vs seven for dinner service. Reservation process: We had to stalk the page ~three weeks out to even try to book a spot, and finally managed to eek a booking in during a lunch midweek for four people. Service: Calling this out first as it was not the greatest. When you enter the restaurant, you are greeted as if you've stepped into the wrong restaurant and you don't have a reservation. But once it's clear a reservation was made, we were seated quickly, though at a family style table which we ended up sharing with three others. Food was meant to be staggered, but ours was a little too staggered with large gaps of time in between, particularly when compared to the three folks that were seated well after our third course. They caught up to our fourth course quickly. Food: Some of the dishes were interesting and delicious - the bread roll to start and the tempura dish. And they were certainly pretty to photograph, but nothing was extraordinary/blow your socks off. Atmosphere: For some reason, the place came off cold and unfriendly. Perhaps it was the rigidity of the wait staff, or the general unfriendliness. Overall: If we had to do all over again, we'd pass on this and spend far less for far more in taste and service elsewhere. Again, not terrible, just did not live up to the hype. Set your expectations accordingly.
Septime always appears at the top end of the worlds 50 best. Bertrand Grebaut, the graffiti artist turned chef; breaking fine dining rules in a more casual environment. First off, reservations are extremely hard to come by. Initially we snagged a dinner spot online but had to change it to a lunch. Tou must make reservations 3 weeks in advance at 10am paris time. If interested, I would both spam refresh on the page as well as call on the dot. The meal itself was ok. Service was extremely friendly but was it worth it? Is it truly a worlds 50 best restaurant? Of the 5 prefix dishes, one was exceptional, a couple were fine, and none were bad. The main of the tasting menu, the chicken was the exceptional dish. Everything else including the carrots and ceviche were just fine. Overall, septime is a restaurant serving up hyperseasonal fare at a reasonable price. If I had a week in Paris and only had a handful of meals, would I go to septime? In retrospect no, but everything is always hindsight 50:50. If you are able to easily get a reservation, give it a try. If not, dont sweat it. Go somewhere else. If you are vegeterian, you may appreiate this hyperseasonal cuisine more so.
I was excited when I got the reservation online. It's definitely do-able. Set the time ahead and refresh right on the dot. The restaurant itself is not pretentious. We were in casual shirts and service was friendly. The dishes were very creative and flavors were complex. Standouts were the turnip juice, the grilled asparagus, steamed leeks, and the scallops.
What a wonderful restaurant. Very difficult to get in, but so worth it. An unassuming, casual spot with incredible food, drinks and hospitality. The meal isn't long - only about 5 or 6 courses, but each dish was so perfectly executed that I did not want the meal to end. The house-made juices are not to be missed, we had one of each. The pairing was great, somm was extremely knowledgeable, and the pricing for everything was extremely good. This is a restaurant that I would eat at regularly if I lived in Paris, and will be one that I return to every trip to Paris.
So, I managed to score reservations at the much ballyhooed Septime restaurant. And was quite excited to experience this very hyped 1 Michelin star restaurant where you do not get to choose what you eat... The place only except reservations 3 weeks in advance in very narrow time window because seats go fast and have to be made online. I felt like I was very much part of the in-crowd suddenly! The restaurant surprisingly is located in a more rundown part of town, and I felt rather overdressed. So I recommend that you dress casual for this occasion if you decide to try the place. Septime is not like other Michelin Restaurants that I've been to. Far more casual and cozy. The atmosphere is intimate and rustic. The service is charming and cordial like a top romantic parisian cafe. But not like a high-end Michelin Restaurant. Like I mentioned previously guest do not get to choose what they eat, but they can inform the kitchen of any food allergies that you may have. There is a wine pairing option that we chose to skip. The price for both the tasting menu, wine tasting, and other beverages are all very reasonable, considering the reputation of the place and the quality of the offerings. We experienced lots of new falvor pairings, most of all, which were done quite well. The overall menu feels quite experimental with unique flavor concepts. Of course, there were some hits and misses. Since you can't choose dishes and the menu is always different. There's no use in making recommendations. But I would say that their use of spices and seasoning was excellent. The temperatures on the food could have been a tad bit warmer and the ecoutraments on the dishes and the overall unification of the meal seemed disjointed. But the experience was pleasant. I don't think I would try it again though.
8 years ago
Pre-set 4 course menu for lunch...about $50/person. Very light flavorful meal. Seemed like the intent was to get people to appreciate the subtle flavors in simple local, french ingredients. The flavors do come through and will be appreciated! read more
We came in there for lunch (only reservation which is "easy" to get) and had a pretty good time! I hadn't been back to France in 26 years and also don't remember eating at any high end places the last time I was there...This was my first experience eating at a French Michelin and a great place to get warmed up. Meal is prix fixe, 4 courses (2 apps, main, dessert) for a very affordable price (considering it is Michelin starred and ranks on the 50 best restaurants). The meal started with some breadsticks and whipped comte cheese which was awesome to me, and follow up with some stunningly fresh raw tuna and some veggies in what seemed to be a ponzu sauce (I could be way off though). Followed that up with roasted endive with nuts and some salted bone marrow in a broth...Very balanced and clean yet rich and satisfying. For the mains we got a fish with some amazing asparagus (it was asparagus season and we had it at nearly every restaurant...Dunno why but they taste superior to what we have here locally!). We also got the chicken which was perfectly cooked with some melted turnip and Septime's well known algae butter. Both very nicely cooked, veggies fresh as can be in balanced sauces. Shame on me, I don't recall our dessert except that it was similar to an apple crumble. Very refreshing to polish off the meal. All in all, a great meal for the price although I didn't get the hype. The food was still great, and perhaps a dinner reservation could have put my experience in the 5-star range. I still recommend it though! read more
8 years ago
Fantastic restaurant!!! Probably the best in Paris!!! The food is very fresh. Each dish was perfectly balanced and served in the right order. Their menu changes every 10-14 days and serves all seasonal ingredients. Best smoked duck I've ever had. The service is excellent as well. Everyone was sooo friendly. I saw a waitress sitting with the people next table for ten minutes recommending wine. Smiles were big and sincere. The kitchen staff seems very happy and friendly as well. We could easily tell that the staff love their job. The decoration is stylish and relaxing. Overall, you definitely get the best fine dining food here in a very relaxed environment, with happy friendly staff serving your food. Wine list is great too. Starter drinks are tasteful as well. I don't know what else to ask for a restaurant. Price is also very reasonable. Would love to come back!!! read more
9 years ago
We were only able to get a lunch reservation which was actually perfect. Please note that they are not open on the weekends. The 6 courses were as follows: 1)fried oyster with fried herb dish, 2)soup of roasted marrow, leeks, turnips 3)an amazing fish dish 4)sweetbreads with roasted cabbage 5)vanilla gelato with lemon and bergamot oil 6)salted caramel semifreddo. The highlights were the soup and the the gelato with the bergamot oil. Super complex flavors in both of these dishes that I've never had before. This was not necessarily the most inventive meal but it was a truly a memorable one and I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates nice ingredients and a cozy, casual environment. Also, the price point was approximately $200 for 3 people and although it was not cheap, it was extremely reasonable for the experience. I hope to go back the next time I'm in Paris. read more
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If you are able to get reservations at Septime you are in for a treat!! This is a culinary work of art!! 8 course menu meticulously prepared and crafted! This was a total gastronomic experience!! And the restaurant itself is so cute and quaint, totally French (at least in my mind!)! Starters was a sliced radish with a whipped cod dip... Only description I have for it at the moment! Very tasty! We had a soup which was very good! Asparagus cooked a few different ways, which was delicious! Monk fish cooked to perfection! Veal shortbreads..... Very impressed! This dish was done so well!! One would never even know from the taste it was organ meat, only by texture! The flavor of the shortbread was just divine! A pine flavored ice cream with framboise sauce, this was wonderful!! Some little cake that was so moist and delicious! There was so many dishes I couldn't keep up..... Was a privilege and an amazing experience to eat at this restaurant while visiting Paris! read more
7 years ago
Listen to the reviews! There is a reason why this is one of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Hands down the best dinner experience I had in Paris (and everywhere else in my life lol). I'm so happy we were able to get a reservation. I told them i was a vegetarian and there was no issue with this, and they even made me my own separate vegetarian courses. 7 mind blowing courses with 7 wine pairings, and they were absolutely amazing. The staff was so friendly and accommodating and really take care of every guest. Super cute and cozy rustic ambiance, I will be back as soon as I can! read more
This was my one of my favorite restaurants in Paris. We ordered the pre-fixe lunch and except the few misses, everything was very good. We started off with soup. Loved the foie gras bits but the ankimo was just okay. I thought it would have been better without it. I've never been a fan of ankimo. (They call it the foie gras of the sea, but it is nothing alike in my opinion.) Everything else in the soup was fresh and tasted delicious. Cod with asparagus was very good. Cod cooked perfectly. Asparagus was too. Beef tartare was also very good. Everything was very good until the cheese plate then dessert. I love cheese, but I can't eat too much and I need bread or crackers, and some kind of chutney, jam, figs, anything to cut the constant taste of cheese. However, the French just eat cheese by itself. Complete cultural difference. I could only take a few bites of the cheese, especially since nothing else was provided. I'm sure the restaurant would have been more than happy to accommodate a request for bread or something, but I didn't bother asking. The dessert was very interesting. I dislike meringue to start with and the dish had a large pieces of meringue. The grapefruit in the dessert was very nice, but mother nature made that. Overall, what I didn't like was personal preference and it was a very good meal. read more
13 years ago
The cuisine was novel, mostly nice, and of course, served carte blanche. Some flavour combinations worked very well, some just didn't gel, but, everyone in our party was open-minded. We didn't care: we visited Septime, and many other new'ish restaurants like it, to see what's freshest in the Parisian restaurant scene. Wines served were all organic/biodynamic, mostly affordable - and except for the Cornas - not at all like what one would expect. For example, the Pouilly-Fumé we ordered, looked, smelled and tasted more like a Pouilly Fuissé... Okee dokee, the bottle stated Pouilly-Fumé on the label, but, it was the weirdest version I've ever sampled. The trend at places like this place, I've found, is to offer wines that are typically untypical! (I know what's going on in the "natural" wine movement in France, so, I was prepared for such an unusual take on a timeless Loire classic. This place is all about pushing boundaries, not just with the cuisine.) My only complaint: I found the service difficult to put up with: too many inexperienced servers for the most part. To begin with, they seated us at a table, then, realized they made a mistake and gave away what I can only assume was one of their best tables. Five or so minutes after being seated, they kindly asked us to get up and move to another table, literally, across the dining room... Ummmm, O.K., for sure, we'll move... Novice? Yes. The dining room relocation made us feel uncomfortable, and it was not necessary, it was really silly. Further, throughout our meal, it was hard to get the attention of service staff. We wanted better service, and it never arrived for the most part. Oh well, I'm sure they'll figure these details out. The interior design was another highlight of our dinner experience. Yet, I wouldn't want to be seated directly under the winding French staircase rising up from the main dining room. Their staff kept running up and down it, loudly - instead of gingerly doing so - making a lot of unnecessary noise in the process. I witnessed a party of two guests underneath those stairs looking quite annoyed every time a chef went up and down as if nobody was below! That was difficult to witness from the other end of the dining room, as I felt sorry for the ladies seated there. Oh well... All in all, this place is worth checking out. Yet, get ready for a culinary trip, and lax service. This is one of those naturally divisive new Parisian restaurants: you'll love the experience, or, hate it, that's for sure. read more
Everything was good. My friends and I made reservations (recommended) and came here for lunch. We had Pierre Gagniere the other day and it was a supreme disappointment so I came here with no expectations and was left happily satisfied. Started with a soup with foie and macadamia nuts and watercress. Light and full of flavor. Then there was a pan seared fish dish with this crispy butter crumble on top. It added a night crunch to the dish and who can argue with butter? Then came a pork dish was this large roasted shallot and some other veggies. Everything came together in harmony and there really wasn't anything that I disliked. The dishes are not super modern but still new twists on classic takes. The only thing that was not really enjoyable was the dessert. The cheese plate was the least favorite. Maybe we're just not used the funky cheese that Parisians are used to. There was also this herby ice cream accompanied by some grapefruit, that one was much more refreshing and the herb flavor was very subtle and not overpowering. The vibe here is very casual, bistro like and the prices are very afforbable compared to some other places we went to. And of course, wine was good as usual, have yet to have any really bad wine in Paris. read more
KenScale: 8.5/10 Septime, helmed by chef Bertrand Grebaut, is a modern French bistro that has been one of the hardest tables to get since its opening. Of all the restaurants I had visited in Paris, I had the highest expectations at this restaurant. The food at the restaurant will not wow you in terms of creativity, but I was deeply impressed with masterful execution of each dish composed of fresh ingredients. I was lucky to score a lunch reservation, where you can go for three-course option at 30 euros or the full six-course carte blanche option at 60 euros. I obviously went for the latter and wasn't disappointed. I didn't find a lot of unexpected surprises, but each dish had very balanced flavor and texture, starting with fish rillettes that came with raspberries and tomato to whet my appetite, followed by aromatic eggplant that came with onion and black pudding jus. John Dory that came with cockles, zucchini and cabbage was perfectly cooked, and I was also a fan of the juicy pigeon that came with roasted carrots and beet root. No ingredient in each dish felt like an afterthought but the sense of harmony was evident there. Desserts were also quite pleasant, starting with the absolutely delicious corn ice cream that came with pumpkin mousse, followed by refreshing red fruit sorbet that came with rhubarb, pear and red fruit compote. I really liked the lively vibe of the restaurant that looks like a café somewhere in the Mediterranean. The restaurant has some nice wine selections, so definitely go with a glass or two even if it's for lunch. Septime is worthy dining destination in Paris if you want to experience modern French cuisine with attention to ingredients and execution. It won't wow you with inventive twists, but the consistency of the food through the tasting menu will impress you. read more
9 years ago
A super delicious meal that I would return to and recommend in a heartbeat. We made reservations well in advance for lunch. We sat down right when it opened and it was packed by the time we left. Everything we had was delicious, from the tuna in a light broth to the quail and the fish. I think the menu changes constantly so expect to be surprised in the best way. I loved the use of all the fresh herbs on the fish. It was a filling meal but I still managed to finish the dessert. I would love to come back one day! read more
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A dining experience to remember. From the friendly and knowledgeable wait staff to the incredibly vibrant flavors, our lunch was beyond satisfying. For a tasting menu, the portions are large compared to many we see at home in NYC. An impressive array of dishes and bold wine menu. We are so grateful to have experienced this meal! read more
7 years ago
The experience here was as explained, I think they very close to have their first Michelin Star, the service was very good, the guys took lots of effort in explaining all the dishes specially the wines, overall a good experience. read more
Probably the trendiest 1 michelin star restaurant in all of Paris. Getting reservations is a serious struggle and I was fortunate enough to finally get one the day before I left Paris. Sad to say though that this place is super over hyped and didn't live up to expectations. Not sure it is worthy of a michelin star after trying several other restaurants in Paris that have had much more outstanding food. The atmosphere was super casual compared to the other Michelin star places I've been to so that can be a pro or a con depending on the person. Okay so about the food. The starter was extremely interesting - endive pot au feu roasted in bone marrow, walnuts, horse radish, and homemade pickles. The other was a raw fish and I don't like raw fish so no comment here. The main was a fish which was very well cooked but there was cured fish roe on top which was extremely fishy and in my opinion didn't compliment the dish at all. The other main was smoked pork and this again was cooked to perfection, but nothing was extraordinary or really memorable. Now the dessert is what stole the show for me - apple foam, apple sauce, frozen caramel mousse, buckwheat crumble. It was a sort of apple pie deconstruction - SUPER interesting, the frozen mousse was absolutely delicious and all I wanted was seconds! Overall a good experience, but if you are coming to Paris to experience Michelin star dining I would not recommend this place. read more
10 years ago
I came to Septime for a special date, and while it wasn't the best meal I've had in my life (which I hoped it would be, but I think Verjus still has that honour) it was really amazing. The restaurant is in an unexpected part of Paris, on Rue de Charonne in the 11th arrondissement, so is a bit tricky to find if you haven't been around there before. We had a booking for 7:30, and were surprisingly some of the first in the restaurant. I thought it would be packed for the entire evening, and that they would try to turn the tables at least once, but I'm not sure this is the case, and some tables were still empty at around 9pm. For such an in-demand place, I found this surprising, but also nice because the restaurant was never too full or noisy. The restaurant itself is quite open, with a view onto the kitchen, which I always enjoy. You get some of the energy from the chefs working, and also from the waiters scurrying around (there were so many of them for so few tables!). We started with an amuse-bouche of orange broth soup with pieces of shaved carrot, as well as a waffle with comte cream and cumin. The soup was delicious, despite neither my boyfriend nor I being too keen on orange, and the waffle was incredible. I wish I could find some way to recreate this because it was seriously amazing. We then moved on to the degustation. I requested to have a completely vegetarian menu, as I'm really off seafood at the moment, and was told that the chef would realize something for me...so I was excited. Our first course was a scallop (leeks for the vegetarian) ceviche, with a raw cream, shaved turnip, and a pumpkin seed oil. This was such a delicate, balanced dish, and the oil and cream combo was much lighter than it sounds. The next course was mushrooms with roasted, crushed hazelnuts with an ale sauce. This was probably my least favourite of all the non-dessert courses. It was a bit salty, and texturally not my favourite. However, still really delicious and the sauce was amazing. Thankfully, our bread kept on being refilled so no sauce was wasted. The next course was a piece of fish (cauliflower was my substitute) with wilted greens and a white wine butter sauce. My boyfriend said the fish was very simply cooked, but obviously of high quality. I didn't try it, but my cauliflower was delicious. The greens were slightly bitter, and the sauce was fragrant and delicate (again, I couldn't bare to waste a single drop of it). Our final food course was a duck course with smoked beets (extra smoked beets for me!!). Both were served with a quince mousseline (which was quite sweet, in contrast to the smoky beets), and mine had some extra leaves and berries, although I can't remember exactly what they were. The beets were delicious, and the dish all together was really interesting with the different flavour combinations. The duck was apparently delicious. We opted to skip the cheese course, and moved straight on to desserts. Our first dessert was a bit strange for my taste- a champignon de paris foam, with some sort of sorbet. I didn't like it at first, but the taste was interesting and grew on me. Our last course was an ile flottante, with a very light, airy meringue. I thought the food outshone the desserts immeasurably. I would have much rather had 5 food courses and one dessert...or even skipped dessert all together. As we aren't huge drinkers, we decided to order a bottle of wine to accompany our meal rather than do the pairings, which I was happy about. The table beside us did the pairings, and it seemed they couldn't finish the majority of their glasses, as the pours are quite generous. Septime is definitely the kind of place one should come when looking for great food and an easy-going atmosphere. The service was really friendly, although a bit busy at times as there were so many waiters. Not really what one would expect at a Michelin starred restaurant, but that's what makes it special I think. The only misstep in our service was that we were served our second dessert before we had finished the first. Apart from that, our glasses were always topped up, dishes cleared, and we never felt rushed through our meal. Dinner took just over two hours, which was perfect as this gave us the chance to go and grab another drink afterwards. At 70 euros per menu, it's not cheap, but the quality of food, service, and experience is pretty great, so I think is worth it. read more
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I worked very hard to get this reservation for lunch, but it was definitely worth the work. They only take reservations exactly three weeks prior to the day on their website - reserve early in the day because they will all be gone quickly. I read the Perierre ratings that drew me to this place. They do have bar seats that seemed to be open for lunch, but I wouldn't risk it and get the reso. It is a quaint little restaurant with a beautiful open design and great view of the kitchen. The staff were very friendly and spoke wonderful English to get us through a meal. They were only offering a prix fix menu because it was a Holiday. We did the pairing a it was perfect. 1-bonito trout, mango and zucchini 2- pea purée, strawberry, fava bean, truffle oil - Pinot Gris 3 - buffa cheese sauce, white asparagus and pickled onion - champagne 4- Chardonnay - torbot, spinach/white spinach and artichoke purée 5- orange wine - Italian - quail, spinach, mustard leaf and herb purée Chèvre course - with beer 6- Vergano Mauro vermouth - elderflower ice cream and rhubarb purée 7- caramel mousse, salted caramel - cider The most surprising course the Tobot which was perfectly prepared - flaky and very moist. The food was out of this world! The Vergano Vermouth was superb and was a surprise to myself and my husband - delightful. If I could give a higher star rating I would. Food: 40/40 Atmosphere/Decor: 20/20 Staff: 20/20 Value: 20/20 Total: 100/100 read more
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We've heard it's impossible to get a reservation, but somehow we got in. This up and coming restaurant in the 11th arrondissement, a neighborhood with lots of competition, is as good as everyone writes it is. We had a wonderful meal. It was gastronomy but brought down to a comfortable level. It's interesting to observe how foam in Paris has evolved to cream, and that Septime is able to make it into different densities. The only reason it didn't get five stars is because we wanted a dinner reservation :) read more
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I was really hoping this restaurant would meet my expectations- ones which were in line with what you would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant and a restaurant that made top 50 in the world. However, both my partner and I were sorely disappointed. Although the service was impeccable, the majority of the courses were chaotic and jarring, rather than masterfully designed and delicious. There was a lack of theme throughout the entire meal, and the flavors were simply too intense, especially when paired with the wines they selected. It seemed like the goal of the courses was to shock, rather than to showcase truly exquisite cuisine and technique. The plating was beautiful. However, the flavors simply did not impress. One of the first courses was black caviar on top of squash purée with raw almonds and almond milk. I am no stranger to black caviar, but I could truly not imagine a worse way to present it. The flavors simply did not mesh. This was then followed by a course of various types of tomatoes, which were actually delicious and gave us hope. However that course was then followed up by an extremely fishy crab lettuce wrap and eggplant served in a broth which tasted like someone had accidentally dumped a cup of table salt into it. The highlight of our meal, not counting the house-made bread, did not come until dessert (the 7th course), which was a fruit sorbet and foam with cherries, followed by a frozen cream topped with sour berries and mint. Although the desserts were fantastic, they did not make up for the fact that many of the courses were a huge letdown. Unfortunately, I also did not find the wine pairing to be worth it. I would have rather made my own choices, in this case. We left unsatisfied. I had heard so many wonderful things about this restaurant prior to coming, and I truly just can't decide if it is overrated or we came on an "off" night. Personally, I think there are much better restaurants to choose from in Paris, especially considering their prices and the difficulty of obtaining a reservation. read more
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80 rue de Charonne
75011 Paris
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Septime - modern_european - Updated May 2026
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