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Pierre Gagnaire vs Septime
Both establishments are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Septime is the choice of most reviewers compared to Pierre Gagnaire. Septime ranks #4 in Paris with praise from 13 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Pierre Gagnaire
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6 rue Balzac, 75008 Paris
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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
"If you want to venture to the frontier of contemporary luxe cooking—and if money is no object—dinner here is a must."
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Frommer's
"Of all the three-star chefs working in Paris today, Gagnaire is by far the most playful and experimental."
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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
"The team of in-house chefs specializes in creative and unexpected taste and texture combinations."
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Septime
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80 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
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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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