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Le Cinq

$$$$, Haute French, Champs-Élysées

User Rating: ***** 5.0

Fodor's Review:

The massive flower arrangement at the entrance proclaims the no-holds-barred luxury that is on offer here. Painted powder blue, with stucco medallions worked into the ceiling trim, this beautiful though staid room sets the stage for chef Philippe Legendre. Formerly a legend at Taillevent, he is clearly thriving in these kitchens. Occasionally, the luxe menu (line-caught turbot with pumpkin-and-grapefruit marmalade, a licorice-infused pear cube with Szechuan pepper ice cream) is brought back down to earth by such selections as grouse and haggis in an aged Scotch whiskey sauce. And there's a EUR 75 lunch menu.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Unforgettable #5

Posted by Derek from Austin, TX on 5/29/06

We ate at Le Cinq in January and we are still raving about the unbeieveable experience in May! If you are a "foody", and can afford the prices at least one night in Paris, this is a must-go experience. This will likely be the best meal you have in your life! Tip #1: leave your budget at home. Dinner for two was $700. Tip #2: make this your last dinner in Paris as all other meals, service, and ambiance will disappoint you. Tip #3: go hungry. You will love this place! If I could assign better than 5 on this scale, it would deserve an 8.

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0

Simply the best

Posted by John from London on 3/17/06

I don't do straight 5s easily. I was there for dinner and the room was perfectly lit and I don't have the same concerns about atmosphere as some of the other reviewers. Perhaps it feels 'colder' at lunch times. The service was 100% spot on and the food fantastic. Not one dish let them down and,in particular, the leeks with chestnut vinegrett were historic. A particular nice touch was that top class wines were sold by the glass (at a price) so you indulge course by course. An expensive but truly memorable experience

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0

Thank God! Paris Food Is Rescued!

Posted by Ruth from Los Angeles on 1/16/06

After a tragic meal at Pierre Gagnaire last summer, we were a bit concerned about the quality of food in Paris. However, on our trip to Paris a couple of weeks ago, we decided to give haute cuisine one more try with a visit to Le Cinq. Thank goodness we did! What a totally satisfying experience! From the little footstool for my purse to a charming group of waiters who aimed to not only please but entertain, this was fine dining at it's absolute best. The Christmas decor was subtle and beautiful. The dining room was grand in scale with plenty of space between tables, perfectly lit and quiet. Every aspect of the service was timely, gracious and friendly (no snootiness here). The dishes enjoyed by my husband and I were each gems, creative yet settled and delicious. Even when paired with a very nice bottle of wine, the meal was very reasonably priced. This is a restaurant to which we will return again and again. Oh... and the waiter chased me out to the lobby to give me a rose! Wow!!!

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0