Bistrot Paul BertvsPierre Gagnaire
Both restaurants are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Bistrot Paul Bert ranks marginally higher than Pierre Gagnaire. Bistrot Paul Bert scores 90 with approval from 15 reviews including Rough Guide, The Infatuation and Condé Nast Traveler.
Bistrot Paul Bert
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18 rue Paul-Bert, 75011 Paris
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Concierge "With a friendly, arty crowd and wonderful food, this back-beyond-the-Bastille bistro would be well worth seeking out even if it weren't one of the best buys in town."
Fodor's "The Paul Bert delivers everything you could want from a traditional Paris bistro." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A classic French eatery with unexpected twists." Full review
BlackBook "Hardly the secret it was a couple of years ago, this place bursts with bobos and businessmen dialed in to its superior value."
Gayot13.0
"The capable director of the set, M. Auboyneau, has successfully devoted his efforts to present a real cuisine at prices of the past century, or almost." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This bistro’s popularity is not surprising, given its combination of vintage decor – complete with zinc bar – and classic bistro cooking."
Rough Guide "A mix of locals and visitors flock here for the cosy, friendly ambience and high-quality simple fare."
Time Out "This heart-warming bistro gets it right almost down to the last crumb." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The steak au poivre is bathed in a sauce of pan drippings and cream spiked with coarse Sarawak pepper and Cognac. The double-fried frites are crispy bliss." Full review
Zagat3.5
"“Off the beaten path” in the 11th lies this “boisterous” bistro serving a “solid”, midpriced menu “with beef the star” (“best steaks in town” claim many) plus “interesting” wines." Full review
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6 rue Balzac, 75008 Paris
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Concierge "Pierre Gagnaire is not only a wizard of contemporary French gastronomy but also one of the most original and artistic chefs working anywhere today."
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Book well in advance, but note that tables are occasionally available on lesser notice for lunch.
Fodor's "If you want to venture to the frontier of contemporary luxe cooking—and if money is no object—dinner here is a must." Full review
Frommer's "Of all the three-star chefs working in Paris today, Gagnaire is by far the most playful and experimental." Full review
Insight Guides "Pierre Gagnaire is one of the most original and artistic chefs in the world today... A visit to this sedate grey dining room is essential for intrepid gastronomes."
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Book weeks, if not months, ahead.
Travel + Leisure "The team of in-house chefs specializes in creative and unexpected taste and texture combinations." Full review
Zagat4.7
""Pierre has no peer" assert admirers of the talented toque who's as "gracious" a host as he is a "genius" in the kitchen, whipping up "explosions of flavor" that make "each bite memorable"." Full review
BlackBook "Gagnaire... takes plenty of risks and produces stunning compositions that are both playful and cerebral."
Gayot16.0
"Settled in Paris, in a modern blond wood decor with soft lighting and comfortably spaced tables, Pierre Gagnaire combines taste and texture in a harmonious blend of colors." Full review
Michelin Guide3 Stars
"The restaurant's chic and restrained contemporary decor is in complete contrast to the renowned inventiveness of this famous chef." Full review
Rough Guide "Regularly judged among the top ten restaurants in the world by Restaurant magazine, Pierre Gagnaire is a gastronomic adventure."
