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Judy Aug 10th, 2010 08:55 AM

Paris lunch at Hotel Raphael
 
We will be in Paris early October with friends and are interested in having a "splurge" lunch. A friend recommended the terrace restaurant at the Hotel Raphael. I haven't been able to find many reviews of the restaurant.
Has anyone been there and, if so, would you recommend it?

Judy Aug 10th, 2010 02:36 PM

Perhaps this isn't a good idea if no one has dined here.....any other recommendations for a great lunch spot, not over $100/person?

oakglen Aug 10th, 2010 04:58 PM

It's a fine hotel, but that restaurant is fairly new. That chain has not had good luck with it's various in-house restaurants. There are dozens of superb places that are walkable; many of the Michelin starred restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus at lunch. What are your preferences?

Judy Aug 10th, 2010 05:10 PM

We are staying in the Marais and walkable is not necessary. We have eaten at Taillevent, Grand Vefour, Plaza Athenee and others and are looking for something more casual, preferably in a lovely setting with good food.

tuscanlifeedit Aug 10th, 2010 05:19 PM

I would be interested in Le Cinq. Haven't been there, but would definitely be interested...

oakglen Aug 11th, 2010 09:47 AM

La Guirlande de Julie should work. Right on Place des Vosges.

Judy Aug 11th, 2010 10:06 AM

Thanks, tuscanlifeedit and oakglen.

Guenmai Aug 11th, 2010 08:29 PM

Tuscankifeedit : A few months ago, I had Japanese breakfast at Le Cinq (Four Seasons George V) and it was really good. I prefer having Japanese breakfast as I then get grilled salmon, rice, tofu, Japanese omelette, miso soup, and a few other things. The friend with me also had Japanese breakfast.

I ate Japanese breakfast for years while staying at the Four Seasons Bangkok. By eating that type of breakfast, I don't have to stop in the middle of the day for lunch. I think only the Four Seasons offers Japanese breakfast. Although it was really good at Le Cinq, it's better at the Four Seasons in Bangkok and about the equivalent of $18.00 when I was having it. Le Cinq was 49 Euros. But, I'll probably do it again next year if I can get up earlier enough to take the bus from my rented apartment in the 6th, all the way across town. LOL! Happy Travels!


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