Looking for romantic/ritzy Paris restaurant
 

My husband and I will be in Paris the first week in July, for our tenth anniversary.

I am looking for a romantic and very nice reaturant. Something typically Parisian, maybe very famous, but also romantic.

I have considered Alain Ducasse but am not sure, especially since we live in NJ and I can go to New York City and eat at his resturant there and save the exchange rate.

Any suggestions ?

Violon d'Ingres. I have eaten at the finest restaurants all over the world and this place is pukka.

I agree with John.
We had our anniversary dinner there too, it was perfect and Christian Constant came out and talked to us while we had after dinner drinks. It is a beautiful restaurant, the service is perfect and it is as romantic as you could want~
Happy 10th Anniversary~

Thanks for the quick reply.

pukka ???....

I believe pukka means First Class.

GRAND VEFOUR is highly recommended.
My husband and I will be going in May and GV is on top of the list.

Darling, pukka=bloody f*ckin' fantastic!

I've read good reviews of Le Pre Catalan which is in the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th. Apparently quite romantic with very good food.

Another consideration is Le Meurice at Hotel Meurice in the 1st. I had lunch there in January, and the room is beautiful: marble floors, gorgeous fabrics, etc. There are a couple of pictures of the room on the hotel website. (Note that there no banquettes in this room in case you were interested in that type of seating.) The service is attentive without being intrusive, and the staff were very professional. Also, the restaurant received a second Michelin star this year. The food was delicious, and the presentation spectacular. (It sounds like the atmosphere may be more of priority for you than the food though?)

For pre/after dinner drinks, the Ritz is a great place for (expensive) romance. Try Bar Vendome- piano bar with garden, or Bar Cambon the champagne bar with red velvet couches, and a fireplace. There's also the famous Hemingway's Bar, but that one is smaller, crowded, and filled with mostly American tourists.

Wherever you decide on, when making your reservation, don't forget to mention that it's your anniversary. Most restaurants will do something special for you.

My vote goes also for the Pre Catelan. Wonderful food, ambiance, beautiful restaurant and very romantic.

Another vote for Le Grand Vefour; the decor evokes a bygone era, and the food is wonderful. Reserve well ahead for dinner.

Good morning, shoregirl
My choice would be the JULES VERNE, can make reservations ahead via internet.. Richard of LaGrange )ark, IL

A big two thumbs up for Grand Vefour. Remarkable setting, food is exquisite, the wine list all encompassing. The staff is friendly and helpful. Going for second time in September, will be a highlight of the trip I'm sure!

My wife says Lasserre,a two star restaurant at 17 ave. F.D.R., is the most romantic spot in Paris. The weather will be nice when you are there so when they roll the immense roof back you will be dining under the stars. The tables are well separated and service is as you would expect from a highly rated restaurant. So are the prices; figure on at least 400 euros with a modest bottle of wine plus a kir royale, for two. JP

It has been many years since I've been to Lasserre, but I do recall it as a very special evening with impeccable service and setting. I can't speak currently to the food, but at the time it was excellent. Le Grand Vefour is one of the best in the world, for sure.

and Le Violon d'Ingres is also one of my favorites, but decor imo is a bit cold, the way contemporary decor sometimes is, and the food a notch or two below Grand Vefour. But a wonderful evening to be had there, at 1/3 to 1/4 of the price of GV, depending on wine.

Hi,
As a comment on the Pre Catalan. My sister and husband, while living in Paris, went there and one of their memories was, apart from the cab driver not being able to find the place (twice), was that the Bois de Boulogne, at night, is a marketplace for, shall we say politely, all sorts of friendly companionship and that the 'vendors' were proud to display their selections. They liked the restaurant though (were not paying so cost was no object!), but also said that they had been to better.

Mike

My pick would be the 'Jules Verne' at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Not only are you eating in the most famous landmark in France, you are enjoying a superb meal at an historical restaurant with uncompromising views of beautiful Paris below.

I would definitely vote for the Jules Vernes - not only romantic, but also somewhat extravagant !

About the Hotel Meurice, sorry to say that this is effectively a nice room, but I believe that food is not really worth the price...

Now, sweetie, don't go wearing your jimjams or looking like a slaggy Sharon at any of these posh places.

I like Violon d'Ingres because the cuisine is innovative. Some famous Parisian restaurants serve a "classic" cuisine, which I find boring.

... and do consider these four - L'Arpege, Jamin, Pierre Cagnaire ... and as mentioned by several, Le Pre Catelan.

... and if foie gras on the Left bank is your dream, the regional stylist Helene Darroze (second floor) will leave you in awe.

... and as the ultimate fallback, lol, why not Taillevent. Talk about suffering :>.

SoBe brings up another good restaurant, if one wishes to eat somewhere a touch more modern or contemporary but still delicious and perfect!
We ate there, in the formal room upstairs. It is gorgeous, deep reds and wonderful velvets and sooo quiet and the service is attentive. But for some reason, I was more comfortable and enjoyed myself more at L'Violin...but that is all a matter of taste.
The only of these restaurants that I am surprised by is Jules Verne..I have never eaten there-mostly because I was told that it is a FAB view with so-so food..has it changed or is the view so good, who cares what you eat?