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Le Grand Vefour vs L'Arpege

Both restaurants are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, L'Arpege is preferred by most writers compared to Le Grand Vefour. L'Arpege is ranked #2 in Paris with recommendations from 15 publications like The World's 50 Best Restaurants, Concierge and Fodor's.

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'Arpege
L'Arpege
9 / 10
84 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
From $0 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Deceptively simple dishes, such as a rich, mustard-based gazpacho with ice cream and heirloom Haut-Maine chicken with cabbage, squash blossoms, and baby root vegetables, are breathtaking."
Fodor's Fodor's
"His dishes elevate the humblest vegetables to sublime heights." Full review
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The understated decor places the emphasis firmly on the food, but try to avoid the gloomy cellar room.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Triple Michelin-starred chef Alain Passard specialises in vegetables and inspired desserts like his signature tomatoes stuffed with a veritable orchard of a dozen dried and fresh fruits." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Live out the ultimate farm-to-table fantasy with a meal at chef Alain Passard's Michelin three-starred restaurant." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.5
""Vegetable lovers make the pilgrimage" to this corner of the 7th decorated with "understated elegance" (jacket required) to sample the "pristine" Haute Cuisine of chef-owner Alain Passard." Full review
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