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Le Grand Vefour vs L'Ambroisie

L'Ambroisie and Le Grand Vefour are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Le Grand Vefour scores slightly higher than L'Ambroisie. Le Grand Vefour is ranked #6 in Paris with recommendations from 14 sources such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Not For Tourists.

Le Grand Vefour
Le Grand Vefour
8 / 10
17 rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris
From $130 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Martin's cooking...borrows inspiration from Japan, North Africa, and Italy more than from his French Alpine homeland."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Still a contender for the most beautiful restaurant...the rich and fashionable continue to gather here to swoon over two-Michelin-star chef Guy Martin's unique blend of sophistication and rusticity. " Full review
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There's an outstanding cheese trolley, and for dessert try the house specialty, palet aux noisettes (meringue cake with chocolate mousse, hazelnuts, and salted caramel ice cream).
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"One of the city’s most historic restaurants, open since 1784. The dining room is magnificent, the cuisine of chef Guy Martin a gourmet delight. Closed Sat, Sun and Aug."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
"More than "200 years of history" are on display in this Haute Cuisine "jewel box" tucked away in the Palais-Royal: the neoclassical murals, gilt-framed mirrors and Directoire chairs are..." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"This venerable institution was a favorite of Julia Child, Victor Hugo, and Napoléon Bonaparte. That guest list, along with the gorgeous Palais Royal setting and name-brand culinary talent..."
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L'Ambroisie
L'Ambroisie
8 / 10
9 place des Vosges, Paris
From $0 /night
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"This "grande dame" of Haute Cuisine, "still one of the best", is "discreetly situated" on the Place des Vosges and offers "exquisite seasonal" dishes in an "elegant", intimate setting." Full review
Gayot Gayot
18.0
"When Jacques Chirac invited Bill and Hillary Clinton here, he was inviting them to the ultimate in classic French cuisine." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Housed in a former jewelry shop restored by Chef Mousieur Pacaud, this is one of only ten Michelin three-star restaurants in Paris."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Ambrosia was the food of the gods on Mount Olympus." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"One of the best and most confidential 3-star restaurant of the city."
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