L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon Saint-Germain vs Le Grand Vefour
L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon and Le Grand Vefour are both rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Le Grand Vefour ranks significantly better than L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon. Le Grand Vefour scores 88 with positive reviews from 14 sources like Time Out, Zagat and Michelin Guide.
L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon Saint-Germain
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5 rue de Montalembert, 75007 Paris
From $32 /night
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
"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."
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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
"Menus include full-size entrées and smaller a la carte dishes, such as foie gras with asparagus, as well as decadent desserts."
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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."
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Le Grand Vefour
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17 rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris
From $130 /night
Concierge
"Martin's cooking...borrows inspiration from Japan, North Africa, and Italy more than from his French Alpine homeland."
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. "
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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
"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
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..."
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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..."