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Le Grand Vefour vs Septime
Both restaurants are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Septime ranks marginally higher than Le Grand Vefour. Septime scores 90 with endorsements from 13 reviews like Zagat, Travel + Leisure and The Infatuation.
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..."
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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