Experts' Choice Award La Cigale
What the experts agree on
Historic 1895 brasserie across from the opera with stunning art deco decor—all painted ceilings, tiles, and woodwork. Food is solid (duck confit, tartare) but you're really paying for the atmospheric dining experience.
Fodor's "Palm trees, gleaming woodwork, colorful enamel tiles, and painted ceilings have led to the official recognition of La Cigale brasserie (built in 1895) as a monument historique."
Frommer's "Know that you're paying for the atmosphere as much as the food, but the latter is better than average. On the menu are classics such as confit des cuisses de canard (duck confit) and boeuf tartare." Full review
Michelin Guide "Opposite the opera house, this brasserie has been a veritable institution since 1895." Full review
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