L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon Saint-Germain vs Septime
Both restaurants are recommended by professionals. On balance, Septime ranks marginally better than L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon. Septime comes in at #21 in Paris with approval from 10 reviews including On the Grid, Lonely Planet and Zagat.
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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Septime
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80 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
From $0 /night
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."
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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."
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Time Out
"The Faubourg Saint-Antoine area has been making waves on the food scene for quite a while."
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Gayot
14.0
"Part of a triumvirate of restaurants that includes La Cave and Clamato, Septime serves straightforward cuisine in a trendy space."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"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."
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