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Pierre Gagnaire vs L'Arpege
Both restaurants are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, L'Arpege ranks significantly higher than Pierre Gagnaire. L'Arpege ranks #2 in Paris with approval from 15 reviewers including BlackBook, Concierge and Time Out.
Pierre Gagnaire
Concierge
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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."
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Frommer's
"Of all the three-star chefs working in Paris today, Gagnaire is by far the most playful and experimental."
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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."
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L'Arpege
Concierge
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84 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
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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
"His dishes elevate the humblest vegetables to sublime heights."
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The understated decor places the emphasis firmly on the food, but try to avoid the gloomy cellar room.
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."
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Travel + Leisure
"Live out the ultimate farm-to-table fantasy with a meal at chef Alain Passard's Michelin three-starred restaurant."
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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."
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