Benoit vs L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon Saint-Germain
Both Benoit and L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Benoit is preferred by most professionals compared to L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon. Benoit ranks #23 in Paris with positive reviews from 9 publications like Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Benoit
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20 rue Saint-Martin, 75004 Paris
From $33 /night
Fodor's
"It's a splurge to be here, so go all the way and top off your meal with the caramelized tarte tatin or a rum-doused baba."
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Insight Guides
"This celebrated vintage bistro, long renowned for its excellent cooking and very high prices, fell into the Alain Ducasse fold in 2004, but the master chef promised not to change its style."
Travel + Leisure
"The menu favors elegant French favorites like duck pâte, roast pigeon, and escargots in their shells with garlic butter."
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Zagat
3.8
"A "veritable icon", this century-old address in the 4th, "revived" by Alain Ducasse, is "still one of the most dependable" for "high-class bistro" fare."
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Gayot
14.0
"The chef turns out escargots in their shells with garlic butter and herbs; tête-de-veau, or head of veal, in a traditional ravigote vinaigrette sauce; boeuf à la parisienne; and good cassoulet."
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L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon Saint-Germain
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5 rue de Montalembert, 75007 Paris
From $32 /night
Concierge
"L'Atelier is innovative, totally nonsmoking, and fun, as long as you don't mind the counter-only service, high-rise stools, and reservation policy."
Fodor's
"Robuchon's devoted kitchen staff whip up small plates for grazing... as well as full portions, which can turn out to be the better bargain."
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Insight Guides
"L’Atelier is more casual (although that’s relative), with a sleek counter and tasting plates of simple yet rich dishes such as lobster salad and whipped potatoes."
Travel + Leisure
"Menus include full-size entrées and smaller a la carte dishes, such as foie gras with asparagus, as well as decadent desserts."
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Zagat
4.5
""Each course is more taste-bud-popping than the previous" at Joël Robuchon's "casually chic" Saint-Germain and L'Étoile duo."
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