Jules Verne Cost?
Nov 8th, 2004, 06:12 PM
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Jules Verne Cost?
I am planning on taking my wife to Jules Verne for dinner on her birthday in December. Any guidance on the approximate cost of dinner for two with wine would be appreciated.
Nov 8th, 2004, 07:30 PM
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They offer a 55 euro lunch menu and a 122 euro (per person) dinner menu, which puts it at the upper end of the spectrum for your above average restaurant in Paris. Wine is always extra, so you can spend whatever you feel like. The price here is even more then what we paid this past spring at Restaurante Atrio in Cáceres, Extremadura, which is considered by many to be one to the top 10 restaurants in all of Europe.
The view is nice, but I personally can't recommend it for dinner, although lunch may be tolerable, depending on when you're planning on making your reservations. Jules Verne is more of a gimmick then a great restaurant, and I fee you can find better values elsewhere. Do a little more research. There is such a large number of great restaurants in Paris to choose from, but it all depends on what your looking for.
The view is nice, but I personally can't recommend it for dinner, although lunch may be tolerable, depending on when you're planning on making your reservations. Jules Verne is more of a gimmick then a great restaurant, and I fee you can find better values elsewhere. Do a little more research. There is such a large number of great restaurants in Paris to choose from, but it all depends on what your looking for.
Nov 8th, 2004, 10:18 PM
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The Jules Verne is a Michelin one star and I do think the food and service matches that rating so it is quite a good restaurant. The prices however are in line with a 2 or 3 star restaurant due to it's location.
Only you can decide whether it is worth this money.
The fixed price menu tends to be the most cost effective way of eating at these sorts of restaurants as the ala carte prices can be quite high. Entrees in the 2 or 3 star places can easily be E75 to E125 a piece. Dinner prices also tend to be much higher than lunch prices as you can see in the different fixed price meals for dinner and lunch at the JV.
Wine prices vary alot but I always seem to be able to find a nice burgundy for E35 to 50. So dinner at the JV or similar priced 2 or 3 star restaurant in Paris will be quite expensive to the tune of $400+ a couple or perhaps 1/2 of that if you wish to do lunch.
Only you can decide whether it is worth this money.
The fixed price menu tends to be the most cost effective way of eating at these sorts of restaurants as the ala carte prices can be quite high. Entrees in the 2 or 3 star places can easily be E75 to E125 a piece. Dinner prices also tend to be much higher than lunch prices as you can see in the different fixed price meals for dinner and lunch at the JV.
Wine prices vary alot but I always seem to be able to find a nice burgundy for E35 to 50. So dinner at the JV or similar priced 2 or 3 star restaurant in Paris will be quite expensive to the tune of $400+ a couple or perhaps 1/2 of that if you wish to do lunch.
Nov 10th, 2004, 03:40 PM
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Thank you everyone for your help. We have visited Paris several times and have a number of favorite restaurants. Because of my wife's birthday, I am looking at Jules Verne more for the experience than the food. I just had no idea of how much of a premium you pay for the ambiance of the tower and, again, appreciate your advice.
Nov 10th, 2004, 04:26 PM
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We were not offered a fixed menu when we ate there this summer (were we suppoed to ask?). Ordered off the a la cart menu and with champagne, our bill for 2 was around 300 euros. It was definitely worth the experience (ask for a table by the window as not all come with the great views) although with all the wonderful restaurants, I don't think we would eat there again.
Nov 10th, 2004, 05:16 PM
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You probably know this, but there is also a restaurant on the 1st floor called <i>Altitude 95</i>, where the tariffs are about half of the floor above.
I have had a very nice lunch on the 3rd floor for about €3.50 by stopping at the Monoprix for supplies prior to the ascent. No tablecloths, but hey...
I have had a very nice lunch on the 3rd floor for about €3.50 by stopping at the Monoprix for supplies prior to the ascent. No tablecloths, but hey...
Nov 10th, 2004, 06:41 PM
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"Message: You probably know this, but there is also a restaurant on the 1st floor called Altitude 95, where the tariffs are about half of the floor above."
This is true, so if your goal is to have a mediocre meal at a cheaper price you might want to go there. But I have yet to hear anyone who has been to both the restaurants, indicate that Altitude 95 is even half as good as Jules Verne.
This is true, so if your goal is to have a mediocre meal at a cheaper price you might want to go there. But I have yet to hear anyone who has been to both the restaurants, indicate that Altitude 95 is even half as good as Jules Verne.
Nov 11th, 2004, 01:16 AM
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We are going to Jules Verne for lunch on December 11th. Wanted to have dinner but when I faxed them they said they were booked for dinner through the end of December. So, if you were thinking dinner, it looks like it's a moot point!
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Nov 11th, 2004, 05:14 AM
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As far as Jules Verne being a "lousy deal"--I disagree.
My husband and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner there a few years ago for about 300€, and I thought it was well worth it: superb service, wonderful meal & wine, and of course the location alone is worth paying a premium.
My husband and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner there a few years ago for about 300€, and I thought it was well worth it: superb service, wonderful meal & wine, and of course the location alone is worth paying a premium.
Nov 11th, 2004, 05:26 AM
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You're never going to get people to agree on what is a good value, aka, 'is it worth it?'
Is a Mercedes worth it? Is McDonald's worth it?
As said, the Jules Verne is an experience as much as it is a choice for fine dining. I was there years ago, thought the food was good, but if it weren't for the location and view I absolutely could eat better for the price elsewhere. But the point is, it does have the location and view, or many people who are interested in fine food and wine wouldn't bother. It is not a tourist trap imo because to me a (tourist) trap doesn't provide good value no matter the price. For me it was worth it as a special experience, and I hope to take someone there for lunch in January.
Is a Mercedes worth it? Is McDonald's worth it?
As said, the Jules Verne is an experience as much as it is a choice for fine dining. I was there years ago, thought the food was good, but if it weren't for the location and view I absolutely could eat better for the price elsewhere. But the point is, it does have the location and view, or many people who are interested in fine food and wine wouldn't bother. It is not a tourist trap imo because to me a (tourist) trap doesn't provide good value no matter the price. For me it was worth it as a special experience, and I hope to take someone there for lunch in January.
Nov 11th, 2004, 06:49 AM
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So what do people do? Ask for a table with a view when they seat you? Are they able to guarantee a view?
Needless to say, I can imagine that one of the biggest disappointments is pay a couple of hundred euros when there's no view and when the food is not exceptional.
Just curious, thanks.
Needless to say, I can imagine that one of the biggest disappointments is pay a couple of hundred euros when there's no view and when the food is not exceptional.
Just curious, thanks.
Nov 11th, 2004, 07:15 AM
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I was there last week, and we spend 500 Euros, dinner for 4. This was for 4 starters, 4 main courses, two desserts. We ordered wine by the glass. The food was excellent, as you would expect, and we had a window table. It's a great experience, but only you can decide wether it's worth the price!
Nov 11th, 2004, 08:00 AM
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Of course all the tables have a view. Ira have you been there? They all have different views. Even the chairs that face away from the windows face mirrored walls so the view is reflected. And should you have one of those (as my daughter did) you are sideways to a view, not back to one.
I do believe that you will get a better table the earlier you arrive. And I suspect, the better you dress!
We had lunch there two years ago and it was absolutely worth the 150 euro. It was a 3 hour affair with excellent food, very good service, and a special ambiance. There were lots of French people there. I wouldn't do it every trip, but I would certainly do it again.
I do believe that you will get a better table the earlier you arrive. And I suspect, the better you dress!
We had lunch there two years ago and it was absolutely worth the 150 euro. It was a 3 hour affair with excellent food, very good service, and a special ambiance. There were lots of French people there. I wouldn't do it every trip, but I would certainly do it again.
