Le Grand Vefour vs Le Pre Catelan
Le Grand Vefour and Le Pre Catelan are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Le Grand Vefour is the choice of most professionals compared to Le Pre Catelan. Le Grand Vefour is ranked #6 in Paris with positive reviews from 14 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Gayot.
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..."
Le Pre Catelan
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Bois de Bologne, Route de Suresnes, 75016 Paris
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Live a Belle Époque fantasy as you dine beneath the chestnut trees on the terrace of this fanciful landmark pavillon in the Bois de Boulogne. Each of chef Frédéric Anton's dishes is a..."
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Travel + Leisure
"Classic tiered chandeliers, Grecian columns, and a fireplace are juxtaposed with spare black and white Bernaudaud plates and a single flower on each table."
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Zagat
4.3
"It's "like eating in your own private palace" say fans of this "breathtaking" "beauty" smack in the middle of the Bois de Boulogne."
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BlackBook
"Frédéric Anton has a way of making you want to suck on the head still attached to the bird on your plate."
Gayot
17.0
"You'll discover an extraordinary menu truffe et cochon, which demonstrates that with the right perfume---truffles, for example---one can indeed turn a sow's ear into something sublime."
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