Has anyone been to Guy Savoy? Would you recommend having dinner there?

Will be dining there May 18th. Made reservation 2 months in advance. See Patricia Wells website for review. Also Guy Savoy's website is enough to make a foodie weep. BTW, I'm told it is pronounced Sa Voi (like Moi)

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Guy Savoy owns several restaurants in Paris. There is one a few blocks from the Etoile metro stop near the Arc de Triomphe--I think the restaurant is called LAURISTON. It was lovely--food was excellent. And the tables are not so jammed together that you are forced to eavesdrop on your neighbors--or breathe their smoke. The menu is written on a huge mirror that covers one side of the restaurant.

When you go to Paris,make sure you confirm the reservation. Last month when I phoned, my reservaton was cancelled without any reason,I had to book another day,but for lunch instead for dinner.<BR><BR>I had tasting menu-countless little dishes,food was innovative and interesting,services very good,but I can't say It was the best meal I have ever had.

I have eaten at Guy Savoy a few times. It is an amazing dining experience compared to anything you will ever find in the U.S. That being said, it is in the grand tradition of Michelin 3* restaurants...in Paris you will find the same service at Alain Ducasse or Taillevent. I am sure you will enjoy it...just be ready for the hefty bill!<BR><BR>BTW - If you want to sample Ducasse cuisine but don't want to spend your whole travel budget on food, try and book at Spoon Food+Wine. It is a great but casual dining experience that also has an innovative menu.

I strongly suggest you eat the burger king next door...food is much better there

did u consider les bookinistes on quay augustine on left bank sort of catty-corner to notre dame on the ile? it is a "second" of savoy..less expensive and yet marvelous. might be fun to have lunch there to compare it to the dinner at the "parent" restaurant. u will find several of the starred michelin chefs have opened less formal places such as le angle on rue fauborg st honore [offshoot of talliavent] and the several la rotisserie places [one at 1 rue monsigny] of jacques cagna. all wonderful, less formal and cheaper.

Frommers Irreverant Guides Paris,has a list of the "baby bistros" these top chefs have opened..here are a couple<BR> Michele Rostang- Le Bistro d'a Cote<BR>Joel Robuchon-Le Relais du Parc<BR>Jacques Cagnas -La Rotisserie d'n Face,La Rotisserie de Monsigny <BR><BR>

Thanks for all the posts. One more question - is there a dress code? Do men have to wear jackets/ties?

I've eaten at Guy Savoy twice. Absolutely top notch, and I enjoyed it more than Tour d'Argent!<BR><BR>I don't know if there is an official dress code, but I've never seen anything more casual than business formal (women with dresses, heels, and hosiery; men with suits and ties).<BR><BR>It's haute cuisine, so if you've never eaten in a place like that, be prepared for exemplary service. If your glass of wine or water is even partially empty, it will be refilled immediately. When you use the ladies' room, you will be greeted with a new napkin upon your arrival in your chair!<BR><BR>I simply can't recommend Guy Savoy highly enough!<BR><BR>Jennifer