Paris - Which restaurant for my birthday?
Apr 21st, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Paris - Which restaurant for my birthday?
Hi,
I'm heading to Paris to celebrate my birthday in mid-May! I want to do something special (even though I'm going solo).
After reading a few recent trip reports, I've come up with these 3 possibilities. This will be a Friday lunch or dinner.
*Le Florimond
*La Taverna Restaurant
*Le Grand Colbert
I've never been to any of the above, but each one sounded good. I don't consider myself a "foodie" so my goal is not to have the "stand up on the table and sing" moment after the meal.
My criteria: good food (yes, it's very subjective), nothing loaded with a lot of cream sauce (I can handle a bit of cream sauce, just not overflowing amounts), variety of choices, etc. I know it'll probably be hard to recommend based on my very vague and general criteria. But, here's hoping.
Thanks!
TR
I'm heading to Paris to celebrate my birthday in mid-May! I want to do something special (even though I'm going solo).
After reading a few recent trip reports, I've come up with these 3 possibilities. This will be a Friday lunch or dinner.
*Le Florimond
*La Taverna Restaurant
*Le Grand Colbert
I've never been to any of the above, but each one sounded good. I don't consider myself a "foodie" so my goal is not to have the "stand up on the table and sing" moment after the meal.
My criteria: good food (yes, it's very subjective), nothing loaded with a lot of cream sauce (I can handle a bit of cream sauce, just not overflowing amounts), variety of choices, etc. I know it'll probably be hard to recommend based on my very vague and general criteria. But, here's hoping.
Thanks!
TR
Apr 21st, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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We dine out at restaurants about 30 times per year in France - usually at mid-range/upper-mid restaurants. Le Grand Colbert is the worst restaurant we've ever dined at. There we four of us - we all agreed it was very poor food. The decor was not as elegent as I expected either.
Where are you staying ???
Stu Dudley
Where are you staying ???
Stu Dudley
Apr 21st, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Leely2:
I do like fish, beef, chicken, and vegetables. I typically order some form of chicken or fish. Gourmet - not necessarily the "it" for me. Simple cuisine? Sure.
The budget? Since this is my birthday meal, I'm going to splurge. I would say somewhere between 30 to 35 euros?? That isn't to say that I can't find a great meal for less. I'm all for that happening as well. I don't drink so a glass of wine or other such beverages will not need to be factored into the budget.
Again, I'm not a foodie so this is a bit new to me.
Thanks.
TR
I do like fish, beef, chicken, and vegetables. I typically order some form of chicken or fish. Gourmet - not necessarily the "it" for me. Simple cuisine? Sure.
The budget? Since this is my birthday meal, I'm going to splurge. I would say somewhere between 30 to 35 euros?? That isn't to say that I can't find a great meal for less. I'm all for that happening as well. I don't drink so a glass of wine or other such beverages will not need to be factored into the budget.
Again, I'm not a foodie so this is a bit new to me.
Thanks.
TR
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Apr 21st, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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That's a really strange trio - how'd you come up with that?
I love the Florimond. I "discovered it" the day it opened and have been a fan ever since. You could have a lovely meal there for your budget without wine. The lagoustine raviolis and his grandmother's recipe for stuffed cabbage are divine. It's a very small restaurant - maybe 12 tables, if that - so consider that. But it's very "intime" and they will treat you like a special guest.
I love the Florimond. I "discovered it" the day it opened and have been a fan ever since. You could have a lovely meal there for your budget without wine. The lagoustine raviolis and his grandmother's recipe for stuffed cabbage are divine. It's a very small restaurant - maybe 12 tables, if that - so consider that. But it's very "intime" and they will treat you like a special guest.
Apr 22nd, 2009 | 04:00 AM
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Agree with StCirq. I would choose Le Florimond for its good food and more importantly, as you are solo, I think you would feel more comfortable in their intimate atmosphere.
The service is perfect and you will be treated as a guest in their home. Any of the larger restaurants may leave you feeling lost.
The service is perfect and you will be treated as a guest in their home. Any of the larger restaurants may leave you feeling lost.
Apr 22nd, 2009 | 04:53 AM
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TravelRibbon - If you want a really nice typical French meal in an oldtime Bistro with a lovely zinc bar and glorius old interior, then look no further than Le Bistrot du Peintre.
Situated at 116 Avenue Ledru Rollin, 11th arr. Tel; 01 47 00 34 39 for reservations for dinner.
The price is in your range and described as " Very good food, like mom's if mom were a very good French cook"!
Metro; Ledru Rollin
Situated at 116 Avenue Ledru Rollin, 11th arr. Tel; 01 47 00 34 39 for reservations for dinner.
The price is in your range and described as " Very good food, like mom's if mom were a very good French cook"!
Metro; Ledru Rollin
Apr 23rd, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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TR - We'll be in Paris mid-May as well, a few days before my birthday. I love traveling around my special day. A few years ago we spent one of my birthday's in Florence. Memorable. Have an awesome time! And, happy birthday to you!
Apr 23rd, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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We enjoyed dinner on our 15th anniversary at Florimond last autumn. It was a wonderful evening. The staff are so charming and helpful, and the food was delicious (one of us had the stuffed cabbage StCirq has praised; she's right!).
Have a happy birthday -- you've chosen well.
Have a happy birthday -- you've chosen well.
