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L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon Saint-Germain vs Frenchie - Rue du Nil

Both establishments are praised by writers. On balance, Frenchie ranks significantly higher than L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon. Frenchie comes in at #5 in Paris with accolades from 12 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Zagat and Fodor's.

L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon Saint-Germain
L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon Saint-Germain
8 / 10
5 rue de Montalembert, 75007 Paris
From $32 /night
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Insight Guides 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 Travel + Leisure
"Menus include full-size entrées and smaller a la carte dishes, such as foie gras with asparagus, as well as decadent desserts." Full review
Zagat 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." Full review
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Frenchie - Rue du Nil
Frenchie - Rue du Nil
9 / 10
5 rue du Nil, 75002 Paris
From $25 /night
Concierge Concierge
"After a half-dozen meals here, I can say he's doing some of the best cuisine du marché in town....If this place were within walking distance of my apartment, I might eat there every day."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Marchand owes a large part of his success to the great-value €48 three-course menu at dinner (prix fixe only)—boldly flavored dishes such as calamari gazpacho...and melt-in-the-mouth braised lamb." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Wine lovers would be hard-pressed to find a better venue for sampling a great list of French wines and inspired selections from Italy and Spain—all sold by the bottle or glass." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Marchand's cooking remains astonishingly good. Starters like house-smoked fish with pickled vegetables are bright and clean, and main dishes... manage to be both comforting and provocative." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The chef... has an ever-changing affordable menu featuring market driven dishes such as cauliflower soup with candied lemon or Basque pork belly with beets and turnips." Full review
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Reservations should be made weeks in advance.
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