Not ANOTHER request for Paris Restaurant Recommendations
 

Please don’t flip out over another Paris restaurant recommendation request. We are returning to Paris for eleven days at the end of April and if you have read my food reports (http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=34621230) you know one of my primary interests. We will return to Truffiere but would be grateful of any recent suggestions for classic and nouveau French dining particularly around the 5th. I have reviewed the threads but would particularly welcome recommendations from the foodies who like to eat well and aren’t afraid of foie gras, sweetbreads or frogs’ legs. Restaurants we have visited include Le Reminet, Jules Verne, Le Buisson Ardent, Moissonnier, Tour d’Argent, Le Vigneron. If we do use your recommendation, I will write it up in a Fodors trip (food) report. Suggestions for sidewalk vendors will be ignored. Thanks.

I've heard good things about Le petit Prince de France.
Please tell, how was the duck at L'Tour D'argent? worth the price?

All in the 5th, except where noted:

Louis Vins, 9 rue de la Montagne-Ste-Genevieve, 01.43.29.12.12, open everyday

Mon Vieil Ami, 69 Rue Saint Louis en l'Ile. (In the 4th, on Ile St-Louis) 01-40-46-01-35.

L'Equitable, 1 rue des Fossés-Saint-Marcel, 01-43-31-69-20.

Atelier Maître Albert, 1 rue Maître Albert, 01.46.33.13.78.

Les Papilles, 30 rue Gay-Lussac,
01.43.25.20.79.

Le Petit Pontoise, 9 rue de Pontoise, 01.43.29.25.20

Le Pré Verre, 8 rue Thénard. 01.43.54.59.47

Brasserie Balzar, 49 rue des Ecoles 01.43.54.13.67

Cigalechanta- The duck(two ways) and the ambiance were great. Unfortunately it was one of those nights that it seemed that Tour d'Argent was having trouble getting its act together. They had trouble finding our reservation (reconfirmed the day before), mixed up orders at the next table, timing off with long delays and inattentive service, unable to find our coats when we left. Worth the price? ... our least favorite. What have you heard about Le Petit Prince?
Shellio - Will you please narrow it down to one or two or three and why?

Thanks rob. I've hear good thing and on Shellio's, everyone raves about the chicken at Mon Viel Ami, I've heard good things about Le Pré Verre and Petit Pontoise.
There are so serious diners at www.bonjourparis.com

La Violon d'Ingres

La Guirlande de Julie

(besides being delightful restaurants, don't you just love the romantic names?)

Great restaurant names StCirq. Have you tried either of these?
Has anyone tried Restaurant du Palais-Royal, 110 Galerie Valois, 1st, Paris. Tel: (1) 40 20 00 27? I see it is listed by some as being in the top 20 in Paris.

I second:
Atelier Maître Albert, 1 rue Maître Albert, 01.46.33.13.78.

I do not second:
Brasserie Balzar, 49 rue des Ecoles 01.43.54.13.67
(but you've probably been there...)

New York Times Travel had a couple of interesting Paris restaurants reviewed in it this last Sunday.

Hi R,

You might find the Paris restaurnts in my trip report helpful. They are mostly in the 6th.

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=34676645

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Mon Vieil Ami on the Ile St. Louis.

Aux Lyonnais in the 2nd. Alain Ducasse restaurant.

Ze Kitchen Galerie in the 6th.

L'Angle du Faubourg in the 8th.

Chasteel

Hi, robjame:

Yes, I've been to both Violon d'Ingres and the Guirlande de Julie - love them both.

Are you referring to Armand at the Palais Royale - I love that place (the setting is fabulous) - but I thought I read on this board a few months ago that it was closing - anyone know for sure?

It's long gone!!!!!!

We're scheduling a visit in early March and have selected the following:

Chez Clovis--in the 4th on Rue Berger across the park from St. Eustache in the Les Halles area, a real bistro classic, pretty much unchanged since Les Halles was the market of Paris.

Chez Maitre Paul--a first night tradition to have the chicken in jura wine sauce and cheese

Atelier de Joel robuchon by Rue du Bac in the 7th, a new trendy place, but cheap for Robuchon.

Gaya Rive Gauche--also in the 7th, the new downscale bistro place just recently opened by Pierre Gagnaire.

Chez Denise--around the corner from chez Clovis and in the same vein. Need to compare the two.

La Truffiere where you're already reserved

Chez L'Ami Louis in the 3rd by Arts et Metiers and apparently the all time classic bistro. Pricey but supposedly worth it. Bill Clinton's favorite restaurant in Paris and recently reviewed favorably by Calvin Trillin.

Coupe Chou--in the 5th or 6th and beloved of fodorites so we need to see what the hype is about. Supposed to be highly romantic.

Le Dauphin in the 1st near Palais Royal is good. So is Fish, La Boisonnerie on Rue de Seine near Odeon metro. Also Chez Michel is a current favorite that I keep reading about but it's in the 10th, so probably out.

Others we've enjoyed in the 5th and 6th are: Bookinistes, Ze Kitchen Galerie, Atelier Maitre Albert (ask to be seated in the bar area), Mavromatis (a classic Greek with old world flavor and grace), Bastide Odeon. Have a wonderful time. Bon Appetit

Robjame, just because someone doesn't care for the three dishes you've named doesn't mean they're "afraid" of them or are unadventurous eaters. I don't assume that because you want restaurants in the 5th that you're "afraid" to leave the Rick Steves arrondissements.
If you are willing to venture farther afield, there are many excellent restaurants in the 16th worth trying--Le Relais d'Auteuil, Le Flandrin, Stella, La Table Lauriston, Conti, Tokyo Eat, to name just a handful.

StCirq - I looked up Violon and we are going to give it a try! Looks fabulous. Thanks.
Julie.- Thank you for the great list. I hope you will report on them when you return - I will benefit from your research.
BTike - Ouch. Someone had grumble berries for breakfast. Hope you have recovered from your foolish assumptions.

We also loved Violon D'ingres and would also recommend La Table D'Anvers in Monmartre, and we really loved Allard which is in the 6th. Also had lunch at the hotel Costes - quite a scene and a lot of fun.
Now, I'm going to check out Truffiere from your post because we just booked ourselves for a week at the end of May. Can't wait!

La Truffiere is divine. Just perfect.

La Truffiere - I notice from their website that they are asking patrons to give them notice ahead of time if they want the degustation menu. If this is within your budget I would totally recommend the degustation menu with the wine option. There are two choices for each part of the meal and they allow two diners to choose differently (which means accompanied with different wines. If you and your partner practise "tradsies" this is fabulous. The link to my photos shows some of the items. La Truffiere and Auberge de L'Ill near Ribeauville were our favorites.

What does "d'ingres" mean in the restaurant name Le Violon d'ingres? Ican't find it in my dictionary? or is it a name? Thanks.