Let's get this out of the way- the pressed duck is rather spectacular, as it should be. The roasted breast was perfectly cooked, and presented simply swimming in a savory sauce of black pepper and juices from the pressed carcass. This was followed up by a duck leg confit, again expertly prepared with crispy, luscious skin and the tenderest leg meat. Other items, such as the truffled foie gras, pike dumplings, and roasted lamb were also very good, the lamb proclaimed to be one of the best preparations ever experienced by a friend. The service is always attentive but almost invisible, the dictionary sized wine list is almost beyond belief, and the view across the Seine to Notre Dame is truly stunning. One could easily imagine what it was like one hundred or two hundred years ago, sitting down to dinner next to the Paris' elite, an array of fresh candles lit at your table commencing a four hour gastronomic delight. La Tour d'Argent really is about the history, the experience. It is a living time warp that unabashedly marches forward, carrying with it a level of pomp and pageantry seldom seen in modern times. And I guess that is why the prices are so obscene. In modern times however, the simple fact is that food of equivalent quality and excellence can be found for half the price at any number of other Michelin starred (and unstarred) restaurants. It may be unkind to call it a relic, but in many ways, it's true. I'd be inclined to give it 3.5 stars if I could, because it is excruciatingly expensive. But the food is very good and it is a rarified experience that you won't find easily, and that warrants the extra half star. For a once in a lifetime blow out, it is almost compulsory. read more

Wonderful diner with the most beautiful view in the . Tour d'argent always deliver the highest standards and qualities challans breed . read more

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You can see history at the Musée du Louvre. You can hear history when the bells ring at the Notre-Dame de Paris. You can touch history by walking into the most famous Alchemist, Nicolas Flamel's home (oldest building in Paris). You can smell history walking past the oldest pastry shop, Stohrer. But to taste history you have to go to La Tour d'Argent. Founded in 1582, it was said that Henri IV frequented the restaurant. Located at the very top floor of the building, all windows have a view of the Notre Dame & Seine River. It is best to request a table by the window. Known for their duck, La Tour d'Argent raises its own ducks on their private farms. Each duck is given it's own identification and serial number which is given to the customer who orders that particular duck. While the menu offers many other dishes, but it is here that you should order a whole duck made for two. Two legs cooked in a different style. Then two duck breast meat cooked in another. You will never find a more superior wine list. It is said that the wine cellar is well guarded, the cellar itself is worth 25 million euros. Also, you will come to realize that the cheapest wine is 99€. While this is one the best meals you will ever have, but tasting history has its price. Expect to spend about 200€-300€ per person. Please be aware that you must dress the part as well. Tie and jacket is a requirement in the dinning hall. Why not 5 stars? I feel that no meal should cost this much, regardless how good the food is. read more

I am soooooo thrilled (4 real, btw) that 8..count 'em 8 fellow yelpers have crossed the "pond" and ventured into unknown (for the majority of Americans) territory! Yes,- this is P a r i s .....at it's touristic finest: the food is 1st class as is the service. The views are incredible (if. of course you're sitting at or near a corner window), the food a gastronomic delight and the wine list looks like a replica of the Gutenberg Bible (maybe 18" x 12"??) and a good 4" - 5" thick! There are literally thousands of wines, cognacs, etc. some of which do not even have a price tag (ask for the c. 1700's armanac!!!). Do not under any circumstances forget to ask for (if not offered) a tour of their legendary wine cellar. At 500,000 bottles it is the largest restaurant cellar in Europe and is patrolled by armed guards. As a frequent flyer to Paris, I was amused (and bemused) by the fact that the TAXI driver was the first to inform me that grand "pooh-bah" Michelin had taken a star (from 3 to 2) a few years ago.... In the words of Richard Nixon, "Let me say this about that..." I didn't notice the difference! Yes,- the place is "touristic" and yes, you can find the same quality food at or around town at a lessor price, but can you have the same view??...the same attentive service??? and last but not least,- the same storied history?? Methinks not... I like to think of the Ritz (in Paris, of course) as the Grande Dame and this as the Grande Patron or "Godfather" (probably due to the wine cellar!). This is one of the most outstanding restaurants in the world and those who criticize better have been to the other comprables.... Just sayin...... btw- you don't go to Paris "on the cheap" so discussing money misses the point here.... read more

To eat dinner here is like eating a Monet. When my sister and I visited Paris for the first time from the US, we HAD to attempt to eat here. Naturally, as the #1 restaurant in the world, it can take a little while to get a reservation. Thank goodness, we attempted it in way off season. My sister speaks superb french, so that may helped in our getting a seating with a view. Our wait team summers in England to have superb English. Their service is beyond superb. They are always present but not hovering in a way that would disturb the diners. When they served my pêche flambé, and the flames when out, there was a moment for me like St. Theresa transfixed in a moment of ecstasy as the parfum of the raspberry liquor rose to my nostrils. The waiter has started to approach my dish to add the un petit geau of cake to sop the liquor, who, being trained to look at us, noticed my transfiction and stepped back out of my range of sight. Most regular waiters would have just stood there interrupting the exquisite moment. As I respirez exhaled, he deftly moved in, placing it in the plate and then stepping back, disappeared, as if he were never there. They have what is one of the two best wine cellars in the world. DO take advantage and ask the sommelier for guidance. He will graciously suggest a few options at few different price points. Here in France, you can readily get what are half bottle bottles, which provides you with 2 glasses of superb wine. My sister got a red. I am not the biggest lover of white wine, so I merely selected a single glass of what was amazing white wine. There was a crass pig guest trying to show up the sommelier at a table next to us which made him accidently boop the little bottle of red wine's stand and it feel. There was likely only 1/2 a glass left at that point, and it was the end of the meal, so naturally we wouldn't have wanted a new bottle. He offered in the smoothest most gracious way possible to comp us each a glass of champagne with our dessert. They were out of this world. My American friends all wanted to know what it cost. My French friends sighed wistfully, got a dreamy expression on their faces, and asked.... what did you have? read more

I went here last year with my wife on our honeymoon. My French friend recommended this place and said it was a Paris institution. I didn't realize how formal this place was so that day we went shopping and I bought slacks. Upon entering the restaurant you are greeted downstairs, and funny me I also needed a sports coat so they provided me one. We were whisked upstairs in the elevator to this grand dining room with antique chairs, silverware, art, and tables. This is the place where Paris elite businessman and politicians were dining. No joke we had the prefix menu with a bottle of wine from 1980s. The wine list was in a book over 500 pages!! We had duck as well as some other traditional French dishes. The place had a panoramic view of Paris and all the buildings in front of you. Definitely need to try this place at least once, the meal is expensive, but worth the experience! read more

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I tried this restaurant 11 years ago (year 2000) and I still remember the experience. A very elegant place with a lot of history. It is the type of restaurant that you have to go once if you are a tourist and enjoy eating experiences but have to admit that is also the restaurant where you can feel intimidated by the waiter. I remember asking for a capuccino and just receiving a bad look from the waiter as if he was insulted haha pretty funny. I remember ordering the most famous dish: the duck, which was excellent and brought in stages. We also had a very old wine recommended by the waiter that also was excellent. Very nice view of the river and would love to come back again. read more

We came here for our New Year's Day lunch and it is by far, the most 'French' (super old school) restaurant we have been to Paris yet. (Though, we normally avoid eating at Louis XIV type places where the waiters are dressed in penguin suits, but the lunch menu pricing was compelling so we checked it out). Anyway, with the view of Notre Dame, the savory canard and again, the value of the lunch pre-fixe (68 euro pp) - we were very satisfied! Would recommend. Especially if you like going to places where royalty, principalities and presidents go eat. [Note it is a formal attire type of place, so don't be surprised if it the service/patrons seem a bit elitist] -- Our lunch menu (for my husband and I): (68 euro per person) -Amuse bouche (Both): Foie gras terrine -Amuse bouche 2 (Both): Pumpkin veloute with pumpkin, morels and truffls. -Starters (Mine) : Pike dumplings «André Terrail» -Starter (Husband's): Escargo with a slow-simmered cabbage, garlic emulsion -Entree (Mine): Roasted duckling fillet from Vendée, sweet potatoes and mandarine -Entree (Husband's) Pan-sauteed top rib beef, tender potatoes and parsley -Dessert (mine): Chestnut tartelett with vanilla bean creme -Dessert (Husband): Dark chocolate ganache mille feuille -Petit fours: chocolate selection, chocolate ganache tart, fluffy coconut marshmallows and praline cream puffs *2 bottles of badoit sparkling water (7 euro each) *No cheese course/coffee/alcohol because we were too full already! Total: 150 euros (including service) read more

Wonderful old world experience. The duck was delish and the cheese cart a highlight. We enjoyed the déj so much we bought a glass duck, wine glasses, a candle and a bottle of their 18 yr old Calvados at their boutique across la rue. read more

A bit stuffy & old world, however, it came with a wonderful view of Notre Dame, Seine & Sacré-Cœur. Got the 6-course degustation: * beef tartar with truffle shavings * white fish in a fresh vegetable broth * braised shoulder of lamb * goat cheese with pesto sauce * a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of wild strawberries with some strawberry reductions on the side * chocolate mouse cake with silver foil on top. Lots of amuse bouche & bon bons. Definitely left felt satisfied. Paired the meal w/ a 1997 Faiveley Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru, which is no longer being made and has been returned to Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier who named it as 'Clos de la Maréchale'. In summary, very solid & glamorous, albeit nothing spectacular. Best deal would be lunch/déjeuner. read more

The first time I ate here, it was still rated three stars by Michelin. The room is incredible, on the seventh floor of a building near the Seine on the Left Bank with a view of the backside of Notre Dame. They are known for their duck dishes. Each duck entre comes with a certificate which includes the numbers of ducks served. Since there has been a restaurant at this location for over 400 hundred years, that's a lot of ducks. More to the point the duck we were served was, by far, the best prepared duck I have ever had. second place is not even close. read more

I really enjoyed dining here, from the elevator ride that's covered with pictures of all the famous people that have dined (Former Presidents, Michael Jackson, Queen Elizabeth, etc etc), to drinking out of the exact same 500 year old cups I saw in the museum it was an adventure well enjoyed. The staff seemed to know exactly when to pour me up (my glass was never empty), and were nice even though we were the youngest couple in there. The food was good and I do understand where a lot of the positive and negative reviews come from. I say drink and enjoy ! read more

This place gets five * for being what it is "an old school stuffy French Restaurant". Wine list is out of this world and for those of you that don't know or care I feel for you. They are famous for their duck. I'm sure that they do other meats/veggies but just order the duck. They have been doing it for 432 years (200 years longer than the US has been a country). I think they got it down. When you go to a proper French restaurant like this one expect dinner to last at least 2.5 hrs. In case, you are out in less time than that either you were gently rushed out or you had an emergency. Go enjoy the view, your firends, the food, the wine, and generally the atmosphere of a place that doesn't exist anywhere else. read more

Decided on a lunch reservation due to our short stay in the city. Rainy first day back from holiday so we had to wander in the rain a bit until the opened the doors at 12:15 for our noon reservation. Service was impeccable! Duck was phenomenal, as expected. Wine list was huge, wish I had gone downstairs to look. We were lucky enough to have the corner window seat... Best view in Paris! read more

Older restaurant in France, 1582. The environment is one of the best. You will get to know more about the French hospitality. Everything was good, except my main course the Pork dish. I recommend the restaurant should eliminate this dish. It is too dry and tasteless. Other than that, it is very fine restaurant that you must try once in your lifetime. read more

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Omg, the view is to die for. Please dress to impress. This is a place to see and be seen. The food is extremely expensive. Do not go if you do not plan on trying everything. Expect to pay at least 500 euros per couple. We had the duck and fillet. All excellent. read more

Tour d'Argent - My meal, the beef fillet. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The view. Seriously. The view. There's hardly a better view of Paris than notre dame from the back, at night time when its lights are on. The restaurant is on the 6th floor of a building perfectly placed to enjoy this view. Of course with large windows to not miss any. The food reaches the perfection that is expected for the price. The wine list is bigger than any book you've seen before. The wine cave is 800 square meters (approx. 8000 sq. feet) of french red wine and a second floor for the rest. I sure hope I don't need to tell you to go if they offer you to visit. Most if not all the produces the use come from the same farm then mention when they serve the dishes. They're proud of the quality of the produce they use. They're right to. They serve a bit of bread butter before the meal. Something you'd never mention in a yelp review. Unless it clearly is the best butter you've tasted and a long time. Having lived in france tens of years, that's pretty hard to do. If you have way too much money, you'd be stupid not to go there. read more

First time to be there. Foods was good, but the service was exceptionally great with friendly and entertaining spirits by all staff. I really appreciate the experience and do want to come back to the restaurant to enjoy the excellent service. read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing view. Can't even think of a negative comment. Perfect for a quintessential Parisian dinner. Went on my honeymoon and returned 10 years later. Still amazing! It's a special occasion type of restaurant but worth every penny!! read more

We just returned from a month in Paris. I am an old beat up surfer and way back in 1984 I won a sales contest and the prize was a week in Rome and 1 million Lira ($700 at the time ha ha ) When I was given the news, I called my wife and told her to sit down, I had just won us a trip to Rome for a week, all expenses paid at the number one hotel in town...still is today, so they say. She said no you didn't, you are going to take me everywhere Daddy served during WWII. We visited 11 countries in 34 days and ended in Paris and we have been to Europe 30 times since and all but ten times have spent 5 days to a week in Paris. Each time, we took the Vedettes de Pont Neuf Seine Tour at Sunset the night of our arrival and the night before our departure in Paris, always looking up at the lights in the window of La Tour D'Argent longingly knowing that we could not afford to go. This year we passed by that darned restaurant every day on the BatoBus and with our 38th Anniversary (how could this girl put up with me all those years) I sent in the reservation form on the 8th of April for a lunch reservation on the 30th our Anniversary. Surprise, I got in. I google translated the first paragraph advising me that we had a noon reservation and they made note of our Anniversary occasion. The night of the 29th just before midnight my iPad notification bell sounded and I had an e mail from the Director of La Tour advising me that since I had not reconfirmed the instructions (obviously the second un-translated paragraph in his first e mail confirming my reservation) my reservation was hereby CANCELLED. Noooooooooo! At one minute after nine, I called La Tour and started to explain and sputtered etc and the operator said, "Ah yes, you are booked for 12 noon, see you then." Now our saga began. Uber Lady picked us up in a sharp black perfectly waxed Prius, dressed in black and white and told us it was her first fare to La Tour. We arrived in a misty rain and the door man met us with a huge umbrella, and whisked us into the Terrail's living room where an attendant, reminiscent of a Nordstrom floor manager, perfectly coiffed and dressed to the nines took our coats and all the gear we had and sat us in a very comfortable sofa for a short wait for another attendant to come take us down the hall to the waiting elevator and operator there. Yes, I was feeling a little like "Jed Clampet moves to Beverly Hills" but I did have on a coat and tie. The elevator opened on the top floor and we were greeted by the maître d' and his assistant and both escorted us into the main dining room with it's imposing view of Paris, crowned by Notre Dame across the way and Sacre Coeur on Montmartre in the distance. Everything formal and proper but welcoming. We were being served by people who have been trained for many years and enjoy serving everyone, be they Queens , Kings or presidents or just plain folks like us. It is totally their thing and who am I to upset that cart. Frankly, I loved every minute of it. More than 10 people served us during our 3 hour experience and to perfection. When my wife got up to visit the powder room two waiters came over and one took her hand and escorted her to the Ladies room, oh please! We were treated to an amuse bouche (sort of a get ready Hors d'oeuvre) that would run close to 40 Euros so that was nice. My wife had the fish and I, of course the world renowned Duck Breast etc etc etc as said by the King of Siam. Suffice to say it was the my best meal ever, served by a warm and welcoming staff, and definitely the finest dining experience for both of us. At the end of our visit, the late Claude Terraill's wife and mother of Andre, the owner, came by for a visit and presented us with a bag of goodies including Claude Terrail's compelling biography and history of his family and experiences from his boyhood living in the building up until he passed away. Lunch 85E pp plus a choice from a wine cellar of 450,000 bottles. If you can go...do it now. It is well worth the price. An Unforgettable afternoon. read more

They say the French hospitality industry never own a mistake and this is true from my experience at Tour d'Argent. After reading many articles that they have auctioned off their pressed duck machines- I emailed the restaurant asking if the pressed duck was still being served and they said that it was. So I made a reservation a month out and specifically said that "I looked forward to trying the pressed duck." But when we tried to order it- we were told that you have to inform the restaurant at least 2 days out that you'd like to get the pressed duck and what I had said in my reservation somehow did not qualify as such a request. I bought this up to the chef and GM who listened with frowns on their faces and said that next time they will be serve me the pressed duck. This is a pretty half-assed response and I still can't figure out how a place known for pressed duck doesn't want to serve it. Despite this, we made the best of it and order both the duck dishes caneton de challan and two-course caneton mazarine. They were both excellent, but anything less than medium would have been too rare. I enjoyed both duck dishes, the amuse, apertifs, but the crepe mademoiselle was undercooked without burning off all of the alcohol and it had way too much orange bitterness. Like we get it- you like orange but there's no need to have several orange sauces on one plate. Also- you should clarify with them if you want to order one (which comes with three folded crepes) or for the table. We thought we only ordered one crepe and when we got the bill it was for two at 108 Euros and it wasn't even good! Overall, the Chef is doing everything he can to make good food and even greeted customers, but the front of the house falls below expectations. For instance, they have a girl in the elevator to press buttons apparently but she was not particularly welcoming, understand English or make an attempt to comprehend our French (albeit terrible but still how things can we say that she hasn't heard). During our meal, I saw many waiters crash into each other, slams carts into walls, and the crepe was served tableside but the waiter spilled dry ice all over his pants and ran off like Wile E. Coyote to wipe it off. We left without the complementary next-day desserts because we didn't want to wait around for another half hour and no one seemed to notice or care. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful with ornate blue carpet and a stunning views of the Notre Dame, but the candelabras are all weirdly crooked and they left our carved duck sitting out for a good hour on the bar. I can see how this place used to be an institution in Paris once upon a time, but sadly this dame has lost her way and I would not be surprised if their last Michelin star will disappear within the next few years at best. And I know when I read negative reviews, I tend to size up the reviewers and try to dismiss them when they have too few reviews or are never happy, but I am not these people. We are ready to pay 500 Euros for dinner but for that kind of money- everything must be well-executed and damn near perfect (Le Bernadine has spoiled us) and unfortunately, Tour d'Argent fell below those expectations. If you are easy going and enjoy just good food then I think you will ike this place, but if you are like me- who know what great food and service is supposed to be- I think you will not be impressed by Tour d'Argent now. read more

Uh-oh! Major downward slip in personal rating from the last visit. Probably the single most awful wine suggestion ever from a sommelier. We chose the chef "imagination" (mystery)5 course dinner because we'd had the other 5 or 7 course dinners in the past. It was primarily shellfish and fish which was different than the other dinners. However, there were several courses swimming in the pressed duck blood sauce which totally obliterated the flavors of the seafood. One course, maybe. But not two or more. But the worst was the sommelier suggested Condrieu wine. Since it was a mystery menu we had to rely on his repertoire with the kitchen to choose the wine. He should have known his vintages and wineries much more than he did. Condrieu is made from the viognier grape so maybe this suggestion makes some sense. But this 1997 was pure anise flavored. It killed the dinner flavors. We kept waiting for the wine to open up or tame down in the belief that the sommelier knew what he was doing. It never did open up and we didn't come close to finishing the bottle. Really a big bummer, especially for a $1000 dinner. So, if you go, study the menu first, get an idea of what wine you would pair with your choice and skip the sommelier suggestion unless it's a minor tweak in vintage, vinyard, etc. read more

Fantastic and iconic Parisian restaurant. The view itself is worth paying La Tour d'Argent a visit but you'll stay for the food. Great dining experience in the center of Paris, We have the quenelles (pike dumplings), duck, Angus and a few desserts. All dishes were impeccably executed. read more

La Tour D'Argent is an ancient culinary institution, with impeccable service, an amazing view, and one of the world's most revered wine lists. We booked our reservation as a once in a lifetime event. Cross it off the list. Though very good, D'Argent is not the best meal we have had (nor the most expensive). We arrived and were ushered into the sitting room, as is customary. We sat in chairs that likely cushioned the butts of kings, prime ministers, movie stars, and presidents. Once escorted to the dining room, we sat on the window and gazed at the river boats on the Seine as the sun set behind Notre Dame. It is a magical setting and we thoroughly enjoyed our Champagne as we perused the menu and wine list. The servers were professional and attentive, not overbearing. They are almost invisible. Yet, your glass is never empty and your food arrives, as if by magic, at precisely the right time. The sommelier is a fantastic resource. The recommended 1993 Burgundy to pair with the obvious choice of the Duck D'Argent was spot on. My wife ordered the lobster bisque and I had the quenelles to get things started (we were offered some pate and ate that heartily before ordering). My wife enjoyed the bisque, slightly smokier than we are used to and including a generous portion of the lobster. My quenelles were quite good. The duck was very good, coming with it's little post card of authenticity, though not visually appealing. It really is not visually appealing. Cheese plate, delicious. No, really. Hmmmmm, cheese. Matched with a nice dessert wine. The chocolate soufflé was delicious. Time to compare. We have eaten dishes at Le Tablette, another Michelin starred restaurant, that were better. The service at D'Argent was much, much better, however. The wine list at D'Argent was also much, much better. The view from D'Argent is inspiring. You don't get that anywhere else in the city. To summarize, D'Argent offers a wonderfully romantic setting with great service and an incredible wine list. The food is very good, though maybe not quite up to the level of "best thing I've ever eaten," Maybe that's because we prefer a more modern take on the classics. Still, a night to remember. read more

We went here for our 25 wedding anniversary because we wanted a special dining experience and la Tour didn't not disappoint. It is very pricy but hey this is a once in a lifetime experience. I can tell you as soon as you arrive in your taxi you are made to feel special. The service is top notch. We had the lobster and lobster bisque. The bisque was actually not the best I had but had a LOT of lobster! For our mains I wanted to try the duck as this is their specialty and it was impressive. Very tender and tasty. It does have a slight gaming taste though so if that is not your thing then you might want to reconsider. My husband had the steak and it was the most tender steak I've ever had. It was amazing! We finished with the crepes and I highly recommend you order them. They were out of this world! In closing. And without giving too much away, if you're looking for that dining experience to blow you away, then La Tour is the place! read more

Tour d'Argent - Making crepes - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Go for lunch, order the duck, and enjoy one of the best dining experiences of your life. The view is simply amazing too! Remember duck is the only thing worth considering, it's why you go, and they give you card as a souvenir at teend of our meal to remember the best duk you ever ate!! read more

Let's just say it was not what I expected. I expected the best duck in the world, a half of a pressed roasted duck for which they are famous. What I got instead was two slices - of decent size - duck breast, undercooked (I requested medium). Apparently, their famous dish, which they have been making for centuries, is no longer on the menu. Inexplicable. In addition, the menu is VERY limited - like 7 entrees or so. However, when we arrived for dinner on Saturday night, they were out of beef, lamb, and the vegetarian main dish. The appetizers were also limited - again, they were out of things - so we settled on the wild pike dumpling. Very bizarre, not something I would ever order again, and did not finish. The waiter told us at the beginning that we would not be able to have their crepes Mademoiselle because it would be too late when we finished. How can you have a 9 pm reservation, if that time is too late to serve your famous dessert? My husband and I had planned this meal as a "once in a lifetime" splurge, thinking it would be the most romantic, most delicious meal we ever had. Instead, the staff was very aloof and unwelcoming, the food was ridiculous, our table was in the middle of the room with none of the famous view, and I was so disappointed that I left in tears. And the bill was hundreds of dollars. My advice: read the menu first! It's no longer what it was, they don't have their famous roast duck, escargot, or lobster bisque. What has replaced it is much too pretentious for my taste. Trust your own if you're considering a meal here. read more

No review anyone writes here can make any difference to this place. But I want correct one thing: it was NOT founded in 1582...what an absurd idea for ANY restaurant!! The tower was built then. You have to eat here once, for the view alone. No picture does justice to the dining room experience. The second reason is wine list is amazing, the prices are very reasonable. The only issue only very few on yelp who review restaurants are really interested in fine wine. So this will be lost. Why 3 stars? The food was not very good. The plates were very beautiful, but not so much taste. My experience at Taillevent, for example, have always been much better. The service was "almost great". But in reality it lacked the clarity and seemlessness that is required for a 3* place. Current they have only one Michelin star. Having said that I would go back, as the wine list is so amazingly good. read more

After many trips to Paris and having dined at 5 star restaurants around the world, we looked forward to dinner at Tour d'Argent. We were terribly disappointed. The staff was stuffy and officious, and despite being half empty we were sat at the only table in the room with a post blocking the view. Furthermore, the signature dish tasted more like turkey than duck. When the bill arrived we were charged for two glasses of champagne we neither ordered nor received. We understand their 5 star rating has dropped to four. We agree with the demotion. For the price, we've visited a dozen restaurants in Paris that far surpass our experience at Tour d'Argent. read more

After hearing about La Tour d'Argent, I made reservations from home prior to arriving in Paris yesterday for a weekend stay. I was pleased with the outside of this restaurant, but the rest of my experience was a nightmare! This restaurant is overhyped, pretentious and the most expensive dud ever experienced. Save your money and get a really good meal elsewhere in Paris. read more

This place was great! Very expensive and I'm not sure if I would go again, but worth at least one visit. Prepare to spend some money, but understand you're paying for the history, experience, and service. The wine list was extensive and the service was spot on. The view amazing. read more

We were so pleased with our experience that I just had to write a review. We were a little early and were told to sit in the lobby(just beautiful)where we were met by the "elevator operator" who took us to the 5th floor restaurant. We were greeted with "Bonjours" from EVERYONE,seated at our table and greeted by a host of people. The waiter,busboy,sommelier etc., all of whom could not do enough for us! They literally walked my husband to the restroom,folded his napkin when he left,and were VERY attentive throughout out dining experience! We asked for the wine list...be prepared,it is a BOOK weighing at least 7 lbs. My advice, have an idea before you go to avoid sitting for a very,very long time thumbing thru this extraordinary voluminous book of wines. The service was beyond compare(and we have eaten in some very upscale restaurants around the world)we both agreed,probably the best service we've ever experienced. Now the food... when we booked we weren't aware you need to order the famous DUCK 2 days in advance....thank goodness my hubby was reading the menu prior to our reservation & called the restaurant to inquire....sure enough NOT on the lunch menu. Luckily we were able to pre order. Before the main course we had a few appetizers (little finger foods) that were delish,and very unexpected as we didn't order appetizers. 2 different bread choices,pressed duck with what they call potatoes, more like potato chips,but excellent!,THEN they took the thigh & leg of the duck & served it in a fabulous sauce AFTER we finished the duck breast!!!! We ordered the crepe for dessert and were told the price was for two...unfortunately when the bill arrived that wasn't so... a lil pricey for a crepe,but what the heck,it's silly to nickel & dime when you're paying SO much for lunch,so we let it go. After the crepe they brought us a plate with little pastries....AND then,a plate with delicious chocolates! I've read some of the negative reviews,and as we are real foodies are baffled at some of the experiences people have had. The view,service,food,& experience will remain with us for years to come! read more

It's been a while since we went to the Tour d'Argent, but a recent meal at Manresa reminded me of our dinner there. Their classic duck is what everyone orders here, but you really go for the view. It's located on the banks of the Seine - almost directly opposite the Notre Dame. An amaaaaazing view. The service was the highest standard, as expected - although it may have been too classically trained: I was warm at one point during the meal so I tried to remove my jacket ("Non!"). [TIP: coat/jacket required . . . at all times.] Needless to say this place is old school - or just plain old. (They claim to be the oldest restaurant in Paris - circa1582). I heard they lost a Michelin star a few years ago and now are reduced to 1 Michelin star. I reduced my review by 1 star because the dining room got too hot (transl: they wouldn't let me take off my coat), that, and I generally prefer Peking duck, so theirs seemed a little dry. read more

Let me start by saying...prepare to spend. I mean it. If you don't have enough money do not come here and later leave bad reviews because of how much you had to spend. This is once-in-a-lifetime type of restaurant (for some). I happen to love it and go there whenever I'm in Paris (yes, I save all year for it). Even if you are not impressed by the fact this place has been established in 1582, you will be impressed by their duck and quenelles (obviously, my faves). Food is divine and service is beyond excellent. They even tolerate tourists taking pictures of Notre Dame with big cameras...for French that's a lot to tolerate in that type of restaurant! Anyway, all jokes side, this restaurant is traditional, classy and quiet place where you know you'll have the highest quality in both food and service. Please no sneakers and again don't forget: prepare to spend. read more

Food is incredible but super expensive (at least from an American perspective). Dinner for two with drinks will run around 400 euros (easily more). read more

The chef changed in middle of May, now the food becomes really horrible. Two years ago had a perfect dinner there, the press duck was so good so impressive, which brought me back again this time. however this time the experience was so soo bad, no more English menu, when making reservation online there is no reminder that the press duck now need pre order two days before the dinner. Other duck dish on the menu was really not acceptable, way too chewy, the seasoning was also bad. Seems to me it becomes a restaurant more about presentation then the food itself. read more

Not worth the prices and they are living on their old reputation. The service is outstanding from the doorman to the elevator boy to the Captain and everyone else. However the food leaves a lot to be desired. The two Amuse Bouche were a nice surprise and while the quenelles were very good the pork entree was horrible, dry and very boring. The dessert was OK but 10 Euro for the coffee was a joke. We will not be back. read more

Yes this restaurant is pricey but it is a French institution. The argent has a great view of the back side of the notre dame which is the pretty side. The formal restaurant is formal in an old fashion way, for example the man or the person most likely to pay gets the only menu with the food prices. The food and service is great. But if you go do your self a favor and avoid wearing jeans and tennis shoes. read more

We have our first dinner at this restaurant in Paris. It's amazing for their duck. We drinked one bottle of Chateau Calon Segar 2003 for celebrating in which year my wife came to Beijing. read more

We had dinner here for our 25th wedding anniversary and it delivered beyond our expectations. We had the Chef's Surprise Tasting Menu which exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely gourmet delicious while being artistic and adventurous. This place oozes with history, sophistication and elegance. And the service was impeccable. Both me and my husband left hoping we have the opportunity to go there again. Highly recommend. One of the best dinner experiences we have ever had. read more