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Le Baratin vs Le Grand Vefour

Both establishments are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Le Grand Vefour scores marginally higher than Le Baratin. Le Grand Vefour is ranked #9 in Paris with positive reviews from 14 sources like Time Out, DK Eyewitness and Not For Tourists.

Le Baratin
Le Baratin
8 / 10
3 Rue Jouye Rouve, Paris
From $1 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"The key to its success is the combination of inventive yet comforting cooking... and a lovingly selected list of organic and natural wines from small producers." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Argentina-born Chef Raquel Carena has created a neighborhood institution with Le Baratin, serving her imaginative bistro fare to both locals and foodies." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In his book Hungry for Paris, Alexander Lobrano says “this is the type of place that Parisians guardedly share with friends.”" Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.0
""Wonderful" "home cooking" at an "awesome price", matched with an "audacious selection of natural wines", is on the menu at this "unpretentious" Belleville bistrot à vins; the..." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"A secret blown by every food writer in the past year, Le Baratin’s location still keeps tourists away."
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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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