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Septime vs L'Arpege

Both Septime and L'Arpege are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, L'Arpege scores significantly better than Septime. L'Arpege scores 96 with endorsements from 15 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Concierge.

Septime
Septime
9 / 10
80 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This is the kind of bistro we'd all love in our neighborhood—good food and a convivial atmosphere where diners crane to admire each other's plates." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.2
"Living up to "the hype", this "brilliant" bistro by "dynamic" young chef Bertrand Grébaut (ex L'Arpège) is the "real thing", delivering "stellar", often "surprising" dishes." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Faubourg Saint-Antoine area has been making waves on the food scene for quite a while." Full review
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"Part of a triumvirate of restaurants that includes La Cave and Clamato, Septime serves straightforward cuisine in a trendy space." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Such is the hype surrounding Chef Bertrand Grébaut's rustic-contemporary eatery that even Beyoncé and Jay-Z checked it out during a recent Paris visit." Full review
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L'Arpege
L'Arpege
9 / 10
84 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
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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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