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Le Grand Vefour vs Pierre Gagnaire

Le Grand Vefour and Pierre Gagnaire are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Pierre Gagnaire is the choice of most reviewers compared to Le Grand Vefour. Pierre Gagnaire is ranked #7 in Paris with approval from 11 sources like Fodor's, Gayot and Frommer's.

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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Pierre Gagnaire
Pierre Gagnaire
9 / 10
6 rue Balzac, 75008 Paris
From $0 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Pierre Gagnaire is not only a wizard of contemporary French gastronomy but also one of the most original and artistic chefs working anywhere today."
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Book well in advance, but note that tables are occasionally available on lesser notice for lunch.
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you want to venture to the frontier of contemporary luxe cooking—and if money is no object—dinner here is a must." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Of all the three-star chefs working in Paris today, Gagnaire is by far the most playful and experimental." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Pierre Gagnaire is one of the most original and artistic chefs in the world today... A visit to this sedate grey dining room is essential for intrepid gastronomes."
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Book weeks, if not months, ahead.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The team of in-house chefs specializes in creative and unexpected taste and texture combinations." Full review
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