grandmere

Trying to choose among La Cuisine de Philippe, Le Soufflé, and Le Recamier for a last-evening-in- France dinner for my teenage granddaughter and me. I can't find a website or menu for Le Recamier. I don't think we want soufflés for all our courses so need to make sure that wherever we go has plats that we would like; I'm sure we'd want the dessert soufflé! Thanks for any info or experiences at these restaurants, etc.

Underhill

We went to Le Soufflé a number of times and both main-course soufflés (the cheese is excellent, as are the spinach and the seafood) and the dessert soufflés. If you have a soufflé Grand Marnier a little glass of the liqueur is served alongside for pouring over (or just drinking!). The plats are good; I especially remember a delectable stuffed artichoke with a sauce. Can't go wrong there.

RonZ

Le Soufflé is by far our favorite restaurant. My preferred plat is the duck with peaches, dessert the peach and apricot soufflé served with a bottle of apricot liqueur. Reservations essential. Tastes differ, but anyone not enjoying meals here would have to be deranged.

Christina

I'm not a big souffle fan so can't recommend one but I believe Le Recamier changed its name quite a few years ago to Cigale le Recamier. Then, I think they closed in 2014 for renovations and changed the name again to Les Souffles du Recamier after re-opening in maybe October 2014, that's the way it is listed in Paguesjaunes and what is on the outside canopy now.


Here is a Paris critic blog that had a review after it re-opened and didn't like the place much, maybe the decor mostly, but gives some description of the carte, they do serve some food other than souffles
http://critikparis.unblog.fr/2014/10...lle-les-ailes/

This guy has some menu tips, but most reviews talk mainly of the souffles http://www.gillespudlowski.com/13541...ne-du-recamier

grandmere

Thanks, everyone; appreciate your responses. Think I will try Le Soufflé. I read some not-so-good reviews about Le Recamier, mostly about service. If they don't treat couples very well, I'm sure they won't be too thrilled about a 13 yr old and her grandma!

denisea

We have always had good luck with Le Souffle. I love the Grand Mariner Souffle and we have had good service. If your grand daughter is interested in fashion, you will be right by the original Chanel boutique on rue Cambon. If you ask, they will probably let you see the famed mirrored staircase that leads up to Coco's apartment. She used to sit on the landing and watch her fashion shows. Mecca for me!

I have also heard raves over the salted caramel Souffle at Phillipe Excoffier.

fuzzbucket

You're not far from Chez Dumonet, which has an excellent Grand Marnier souffle for dessert - complete with a glass of the liqueur.
Advantages to this restaurant are that the menu includes almost all of the traditional dishes people expect to find in Paris, and the main dishes are available in half-portions.

grandmere

Since Le Soufflé is in an upscale area, how chic does my outfit need to be for dinner there on a Thur. eve.? Just overnighting in Paris going to/coming from week in Provence so was not planning on packing dressy skirt or black pants, etc. Would beige linen pants and nice top and unstructured linen jacket look ok in that restaurant? Yes, I know one can wear whatever one wants anywhere, but I'd like to be appropriately dressed.
Thank you!

schnauzer

Hi Grandmere, another vote for Le Soufflé. We did go 7 years a go so my info could way out of date ... But... I dressed up thinking it was a "special occasion" restaurant however other guests didn't seem to think the same. Most were smart casual and there was a table of, dare I say it... Americans... There I said it... Who dressed in shorts and tee shirts and very casual almost beach attire for the ladies. I felt overdressed to be honest so I think your outfit will be more than suitable. However I thought they appeared underdressed but the restaurant didn't seem to mind so why should I? The restaurant was actually quite quiet when we went but we had booked to be on the safe side.

The food was outstanding....service terrific... can't go wrong.

denisea

Yes. Le Souffle is not a formal or very dressy place.

travelchat

Check out Le Souffle's on line menu which features fish, lamb, chicken and beef entrees in addition to their vast selection of souffles and salads.

When I lunched there this past October many of the diners chose only one type of souffle with their meal, appetizer or dessert. So you have many options.

Dress is smart casual with a mixture of business, tourists and ladies who lunch. You would be comfortable dressing as you describe.

Service was excellent, all three of my souffles were delectable - but then they had me at that powder blue facade.

grandmere

Thanks for the additional info! Smart casual it will be! I will make a reservation when we arrive this week for 7 days in advance and hope that does it. Everyone has been very helpful!

Happygoin

If you can, you might ask for the table in the front window. It's separated from the rest of the restaurant by a curtain, and gives you the feeling of being in a private room, albeit with a view to the street and passersby.

I've been there several times, but took a petite amie there when she was 14, and the waiter was ever so nice to us.

grandmere

Thanks for the tip, Happygoin; sounds perfect for us.

billandcindy

La Cuisine de Philippe is our favorite. Been there 5-10 times over last 5 years. Soufflés available for entrée and dessert but not main course. Philippe usually comes out from kitchen to say hello. See Trip Advisor reviews. Reservations highly recommended.