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Le Cinq vs Le Grand Vefour
Both Le Cinq and Le Grand Vefour are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Le Grand Vefour scores slightly better than Le Cinq. Le Grand Vefour ranks #9 in Paris with approval from 14 reviews like Not For Tourists, DK Eyewitness and Concierge.
Le Cinq
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31 avenue George V, Four Seasons Hotel George V, 75008 Paris
From $150 /night
Concierge
"No matter how good the food, a meal at a grand hotel restaurant used to be a yawn or, worse, a parody of obsequiousness. It's places like Le Cinq at the Four Seasons Hotel George V that..."
Fodor's
"Eric Briffard is not the most famous chef in Paris but he is one of the best, as proved by his smooth transition into the role of head chef in one of the city's most deluxe dining rooms."
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Frommer's
"Critics have been lavishing Chef Eric Briffard with praise, saying that he's a shoe-in to regain the restaurant's third Michelin star."
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Travel + Leisure
"Offers a seasonal menu of French cuisine prepared using traditional French methods with an element of modernity in the execution."
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Zagat
4.7
""Dine like royalty" at this Haute Cuisine landmark in the Four Seasons George V, where "brilliant" chef Eric Briffard's "flawless", "sybaritic" cooking is matched by the "marvelous"..."
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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..."
