Le Grand Vefour

We had a reservation for 8PM guaranteed with credit card. Arrived and promptly and warmly seated. We were the 1^st in the restaurant and we thought — uh oh no french people means a tourist trap? Ok, fears allayed as the french began to pour in and the place quickly filled up.
The service was just ok and not that they didn’t try but we seemed to be that table that fell through the cracks.
We asked to have a wine pairing with our meal and the sommelier was less interested in our request as to his preference; which is ok, but we seemed to have a failure in communication as our main courses were meat and fish we did not want to share a bottle of red wine… we preferred a half-​bottle each of red and white and he snapped that we’ll have to have by the glass, which too was ok, except he missed our wine with our main course! He came over to pour our wines after our main course was complete and we said no that were were done. He was very snappy/​rude and pulled the bottle back and turned abruptly and walked away — AS IF… hey we didn’t screw this up; you did!
The food… really a lot of pomp and nothing to back it up. The appetizer round was very good with foie gras ravioli and lobster salad the stars, but the truffle salad was without imagination just a lot of truffles. Main course of Coquille St Jac was just ok and the lamb good… Desserts as well just ok…
We asked for L’addition as it was hot and we wanted to leave… took 10 min to get the bill and then another 10 minutes of waiting, we got up to our check to the front desk ourselves… Seems we wore out our welcome.
770 euro was excessive in our book for what we got and missing a pouring of wine to boot!

Oh my God
Can I repeat of my God
Heaven on earth in so many ways
Impeccable beyond words
Food
Service
Ambiance
History
Décor
History
Attention to detail
It is all just 5 Stars

My wife, 17 year old son, and I took our last Paris meal here before heading back from a longish vacation. At the start, I would suggest that anyone who pans a restaurant like this should have their other Unilocal reviews reviewed. This is not the kind of restaurant that just anyone can appreciate. That said their execution was not flawless.
Paris on June 30 was intensely hot and humid and I doubt any older building in the city was keeping up with the heat, and Le Grand Vefour was no exception, so when you combine that with the jacket requirement and a lot of sitting, in a relatively small yet ornate room, with lots of moving parts (people), it was at points an uncomfortable experience.
There was a 10 point tasting menu for 298E per person but the entire table had to agree. Our reservation was for 8:00 PM, we knew were taking a morning flight to the USA, so we decided on not going this way, and as I surveyed the otherwise all-​French clientele, I think no one else chose this option.
I had the foie gras ‘entry’ (appetizer) and my son had the caviar — both were excellent, though I prefer foie gras slightly sauteed. For a main dish, my wife had the chicken (heavenly), my son had an oxtail and truffles meat presentation (not that good), and I had the lamb (nice presentation, it was fine). I had a cheese course of four, and one goat cheese surprised me with an amazing taste. For dessert, my wife and son had a chocolate box that when opened revealed fruit, and they both loved it. For my part, I chose the crème brûlée, but with some trepidation because it was an artichoke crème brûlée — I know we should be adventurous, but this really, really didn’t work very well. And of course there were other desserts offered to any dinner some of which were in fact better than the main dessert courses.
The menu was all in French. The older guy in charge was quite nice, walked us through the menu, and didn’t seem particularly difficult. We always try to be polite in restaurants, and were not made to feel less important, and certainly not relegated to a corner. I worked with one of their two sommeliers to order a good vintage year of Gigondas for a reasonable price of 95E and that really helped the overall meal. Bread was good, two kinds of butter (sweet and salted) and some other chef-​prepared mini dishes now and then.
Supposedly, this is a Michelin two star establishment. I didn’t get the sense that this was at that level and I have had very good food over the years. Would I go back? Yes of course. But honestly, I have had food as good in San Francisco and of late in Sacramento. It was a good experience but didn’t knock my socks off.

One of my favorite dinners of all time. Perfection. It is expensive, so be warned, but worth every penny. The food was beyond delicious and the décor is unique and gorgeous. The service was flawless. I am at a loss for words to describe how special this restaurant is. By the way, I was very tactful and discrete when I took these photos :)

What a wonderful experience. This was our first Michellin starred restaurant in Paris. This restaurant has a great history and located at the end of the park the Palace. They have been slowly restoring the old world charm of the space, and it feels like stepping back in time. The gilded walls and aged mirrors further the feeling of class.
We were a little nervous about the formal dining, but the staff were friendly and eventually warmed up to our more casual style. Just a word to the wise — a coat and collared shirt is sufficient — I felt a little overdressed in my tie.
We opted for the prix fix 10 course which turned out to be close to 14 courses plus cheese — do not miss the cheese cart and let the staff guide you through the choices. The proteins were exquisite, and all of the courses were above my expectations. Guy Marten has done a wonderful job bringing this piece of history to life again.
It is a little on the expensive side, but it is worth treating yourself. Expect to be occupied for at least 3 hours for a complete meal service.
Food: ³⁸⁄₄₀
Ambiance/​décor: ²⁰⁄₂₀
Staff: ¹⁸⁄₂₀ (sommelier was a little pretentious)
Value: ¹⁹⁄₂₀
Total: ⁹⁵⁄₁₀₀

We’ve been coming here now for 25 years, and absolutely love our 2 – 3 hour lunch each time.
The head waiter has been here 24 of those 25 years and we always have a nice visit with him to start the experience. This time my wife was seated in Josephine de Bonaparte’s seat, and I as her vassal was seated to her side.
Delicious creamy foie gras, a piece way to large for a starter. Except it wasn’t our starter — we had two earlier samplings compliments of the chef. For my main I had the tete de veau, a part of the animal seldom served and seldom eaten. Yummy. As always, their cheese selection was the world’s best (see photo from about six years ago). Then we started our three rounds of desserts, which is also a trademark of the restaurant.
A terrific white Chateauneuf du Pape accompanied the meal.
This is classical French cuisine in an extremely classical setting. It’s an experience you won’t get anywhere else. There are places with food as good or better, but never with such a perfect and delicious classic presentation.

Actually, if I could I would give it an overall 3.5 stars since the restaurant was above average.
I’ve been to a few Michelin starred restaurants, so I do have a point of comparison. First let me say, the restaurant is beautiful and filled with history, but what separates a Michelin starred restaurant with the rest are the fine details. Let’s start with the table. A restaurant will always have a less than desirable table, and unfortunately, we were the lucky recipients. But they could’ve moved our table inward more, there was plenty of room to do so. We were literally the first table to your left as you entered, so the foot traffic for the army of servers was annoying. Note, this table has been unfavorably written up in previous reviews. We could’ve asked them to move our table, but we decided to do it on our own. I made this decision after having a few near misses with a tray.
With an army of wait-​staff you would think they would be more attentive. For example, when I went to the restroom, at minimum they would at least refolded my napkin and place it back on the table or in some Michelin starred restaurants, I’ve actually gotten new napkins. This is the type of fine detail I’m referring to. The service was above average, but I expected more. For example, our water wasn’t always filled, and later we had to ask to have our tea refreshed. The service also felt a bit rushed. There’s just no excuse for this caliber of restaurant.
As for the food. Overall the dishes were above average, but nothing outstanding. My favorite savory dish was actually the cheeses. Their breads were fabulous and accompanied with the nice choice of unsalted or salted butter, it was a nice touch. The desserts were fabulous. God knows you get enough of them. It should’ve been called the dessert tasting menu. I would not recommend this restaurant if you’re diabetic.
Overall, it was a disappointing experience, I expected more. I understand why it lost it’s pizazz, as a result they actually lost their 3-​star Michelin rating to a still respectable two-​star rating. If they’re not careful, they may lose another star (s). I think what carries this restaurant is it’s name recognition and status. For me, it was a one off restaurant, and we’ll probably not go back.

Sublime !
Toujours un très grand et rare bonheur /​plaisir. Je cherche mes mots, je dirai: «sublime, juste sublime». Des émotions rares, une cuisine extraordinaire et des produits exceptionnels accompagnés d’un accueils /​service remarquables (précis sans être pesant). Une table de fête à découvrir absolument.

Most likely the foremost French restaurant in the world. It should be on everyone’s bucket list to experience classic French cuisine, and décor, as well as ceremonial service akin to a Japanese tea ceremony. It is very expensive, but worth every penny for the experience.

This review is long overdue. What a wonderful experience. I told my son if he very proposes to anyone this is the place to take them. It is perfect!

Une adresse incontournable à Paris.
Le cadre classé est exceptionnel, le service est décontracté mais très professionnel et bien sûr la cuisine de Guy Martin est merveilleuse même si elle est assez classique. Salade de truffes très généreuse, homard parfait, pigeon remarquable, bref tout était parfait. Pour né rien gâcher la carte des vins commence à 55 euros avec de nombreuses bouteilles à moins de 100 euros ce qui malheureusement devient rare dans les établissements de ce niveau

First time trying this historic restaurant during Fashion Week. I was excited but a little skeptical as this place is a huge tourist magnet due to its historical significance. I was completely delighted with everything– the classic foie gras ravioli were divine and akin to little pillows of heaven. My fish was encapsulated in the most delicious vegetal crust. And the dessert and cheese course were out of this world. No dessert necessary! They give you so many complimentary sweets, cake, chocolates. The waitstaff takes so much pride in their work and it shows. A must do in Paris– at least once! Best to take your SO and reminisce about Napoleon and Josephine.

Un grand moment gastronomique dans ce restaurant qui a une réputation énorme. les plats étaient d’une élégance et d’un gout fabuleux. Le prix pour manger dans ce restaurant vaut le coup vraiment.

Food: 3 stars
Value: 1 star
So I was told this is a historical restaurant and that so many famous people like Napoleon used to come here. It sounded very impressive so we went (for lunch)
The first impression was nothing special, like many other high end classic restaurants, servers wore tuxedos and service was professional. But the place was just ok, old traditional grandpa looking, nothing that wow you out of the chair. We sat down look at the menu, and like what they have on their website, the cheapest main or appetizer dish was 84 €. I ordered a lobster dish 112 € and I hate to hurt the chief feeling but I think it would be unfair if I didn’t, my lobster was very close to tasteless. There was not any apparent textures so I didn’t even finish it. The first welcome bite they gave us was also had a very boring taste and I only finished half of it. The only thing I think was good in that meal was deserts. We only ordered one but I think we had at least 5 or 6 more that accompanied with the main one and many of them were very good and interesting. Overall? Not worth the money. Will not recommend it to anyone. Will not come back.

It has been a couple of months since I was here, but the fabulous memories of this place are extremely vivid. First is the stunning room. A step back in time to an age of old world grandeur.
The service is very good and accommodating (I sent some minor dietary restrictions to them by email). The preparation and ingredients are superb. A wonderful dining experience.
If the appetizers and desserts were not alone a reason to come here (which they are) the dessert finale definitely sweetens the occasion. It is is amazing and delicious. A parade of desserts comes out that by itself is worth going for.

Over thirty years ago, my father told me he was going to take me to the most beautiful restaurant in Paris, and off we went to Le Grand Vefour. This month, I did the same for our son, who soaked up the atmosphere and the food in equal doses along with his old parents, who remain barely tolerable only because of their ability to fund such outings.
We went for lunch, and lunch is the time I like to go because the room glows and reflects the light, and you can see the treetops of the Palais Royal over the frosted windows. The walls are covered with paintings and mirrors that date back to la belle époque, depicting fish and women with baskets of flowers. It is the prettiest, most historic and sumptuous jewel box of a dining room. When you are greeted and seated at a lush red velvet banquette in this room, you will join the likes of Victor Hugo, Collete and Cocteau who have been among the famous who have dined here over the past 200 years.
The food is a feast for the eyes and the stomach. You will never forget the meal you eat here, whatever it is you choose. And the prix fixe lunch is a true bargain, and includes, miraculously, a cheese course from a beautiful trolley of cheese that can only make your head spin with all the wonderful choices. I selected four from the cart but there were probably over 50 kinds of perfectly amazing cheeses calling to me from the display. Can’t find that many places! After cheeses some the desserts (formidable!) and then house made chocolates and coffee. After such an adventure, be sure to do a few laps around the Palais Royal to try to work off some of the wine and calories.
The service is warm and yet completely professional and correct. I was touched to be thanked for passing on the love of fine cuisine to the next generation by our maitre d. I told him that I was carrying on the tradition my father began with me. If the world stays right, I hope some day my son will introduce his son or daughter to the joys of this wonderful and historic restaurant and keep the tradition going.
Please dress well when you visit this restaurant. It is worth the effort!

En plus d’être une des tables les plus mythiques des Paris, c’est sûrement une des meilleurs cuisines. Classique et raffinée à la fois. Bien présentée dans les meilleurs services et couverts porcelaine et argent
Le plateau de fromage est le moment le plus impressionnant du repas !

When I decided to go to Paris, I wanted to dine at one of the multiple Michelin star restaurants to experience the glory of old school Parisian dining. After exhaustive reading, thought and worry, I chose Le Grand Vefour for dinner with my wife. I could not have been more pleased.
Eating at Le Grand Vefour is an experience moreso than a meal. Don’t get me wrong — the food (which I will discuss below) was delightful. But overall, it was the pure exhilarating experience that made this one of the best meals of my life.
I would like to get the price issue out of the way first. There is simply no way to sugar coat the money required to eat dinner at Le Grand Vefour. It’s expensive. Very expensive. As in do not expect to eat dinner here for less than $ 600 a couple. Because my wife does not drink, I easily saved $ 150, making my meal with tip a nice and pleasant $ 750.00. But hey, how many times do you get to sit in a restaurant where Napoleon used to dine while being waited on by a team of 7 people?
So the service was outstanding. Really the service is what makes this restaurant so special. From the moment we walked in, to the moment we sat down, to the moment we were provided the 8^th free chocolate dessert treat … the service never ended. It was a constant stream of polite, prompt, courteous, efficient, and beautiful teamwork that (1) offered you whatever you needed, (2) served everything at exactly the right moment, and (3) smiled in the process. Your water was constantly filled. Your plate was perfectly removed when done. The dishes were carefully finished table side.
The food by Guy Martin was likewise a special experience. My wife’s appetizer was the winner of the evening: a foie gras stuffed ravioli topped with a black truffle cream sauce. I am sitting here at my laptop smiling just thinking about this dish. There is unfortunately no way in Memphis I could ever have anything that even closely resembled this work product.
My main course was sweetbreads, and these were simply so nice and delicate. Served with onions and peppers in a sweet sauce, I would have easily asked for seconds. Then came my favorite part — the cheese cart. Many Parisian restaurants offer cheese — but none I frequented had the cheese selection of Le Grand Vefour. Their cheese cart could feed an army for a week. I asked for a variety, and simply smiled enjoying what could only be described as an aromatic, delicious precursor to dessert.
The wine was perfect. The dessert was outstanding. It’s been here since 1784. I don’t think I can say anymore.
5 stars.

Worth it. Skip lunch for a week, then eat here. Close your eyes and sign the bill. The set lunch has many amuse bouches, especially after the main course. The staff is very attentive. Good selection of half bottles and wines by the glass. A tiny restaurant with a big reputation kept up by delicious food. I cannot imagine trying to get through dinner in less than 3 ½ hours.

One of the great pleasures in my history was being able to dine at Le Grand Vefour, a restaurant that is without question the greatest I have ever been to.
Nestled within the arcades of the Palais-​Royal, this small traditional French masterpiece is itself a sight to behold. Gold covers everything: the walls, ceilings, chairs, tables, flooring– it truly does look as if the dining room has gone unchanged since the days when Napoleon sat in the corner wooing Josephine. That’s not invented imagery, by the way: Napoleon himself actually did frequent this restaurant.
Oh, where to begin…
If you’re coming here, you’re going to be experiencing the dégustation menu, which is unrivaled as far as I’m concerned. Things are kept very traditional here, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see incredible feats of gastronomy. My rabbit was to die for, as was the fois gras soup. The cheese course is a magic show in and of itself: I had the best roquefort I’ve ever tasted here.
Desserts are, as to be expected, phenomenal. Soufflés are perfectly risen and light as air, yet still rich and substantive. And if there was ever a time to have crème brûlée, it’s now: see how it’s truly done by the masters.
The wine list is without equal, as well. No matter what your level of vino IQ, step aside and let the sommelier do his work. You’ll be beyond glad that you did. We had a bottle of Cristal to begin with, both because it suited the meal and because, hell, why not? We’re here, why not go all out?
The service is legendary. Despite your instinct making you expect the waitstaff to be snooty, they’re anything but. Our waiter was attentive without being too so, funny, personable, and helpful (my sister is not quite as culinarily inclined as I). There’s an indefinable quality that a truly great waitstaff gives off, and it’s here in spades.
La Grand Vefour is the best restaurant I’ve ever been to, and in all likelihood will continue to be until my last day. If you at all have a chance to experience it, please do. It is without equal.

le service est exeptionnel, le cadre est historique et les prix sont massacrants :
100 pour une entrée, 100(minimun) pour un plat
carte des vins va de de de 60 a …21 000 …(il né faut pas se tromper de ligne en commandant)
des curiosités telle que la crème brullée a l’artichaud mais globalement on né ressort pas de la” sur– emballé «…
ambiance musicale: le bruit d’une voisine qui croque son pain et divers soupirs de satisfaction …
j’y suis allé avec un» insecte“qui né mange que très peu mais lorsqu’il né voulait pas commander plus que son appetit, nous avons eu droit a un «vous né prenez pas une entrééééééeeeeee?
«he, mec ! au prix ou sont tes entrée ca m’arrange grave ! de toute façon, l’insecte et moi on a deja convlu, donc fait pas chier »

Le Grand Vefour is worthy of the most special of occasions. Located within the arcades of the Palais-​Royal, it is indeed one of the great and grand restaurants of Paris. As you walk in, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Opened in 1784, its list of famous diners includes Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine, Victor Hugo, Colette. Beautiful tapestries, gilded mirrors, and paintings adorn the walls. The booths with plush red velvet seats have brass name plates above them showing who sat there in the past (e.g. Honore de Balzac).
My husband and I came here to celebrate our 5^th wedding anniversary. Since dinner there is so very pricey (around 700 euros for two people), we decided to go for the prix fixe lunch. 5 magnificent courses of truly haute cuisine. For starters, my husband had the duck liver terrine with crunchy vegetables perfumed with star anise, and fennel purée. I had the 3 presentations of sea bream fish (with ras el hanout spice, marinated in escabèche and raw in thin slices). Entrée was roasted guinea-​fowl breast, crystallized tomatoes, verbena pesto tofu. The list goes on and on. The cheese course is amaaaazing. They roll a cart to your table and you choose from a dizzying selection of cheeses (see pic). Super decadent. Dessert was almost too beautiful to eat yet so achingly good.
The service was impeccable. It was fun to watch the hierarchy among the wait staff, each specializing in his /​her own area –sommelier, cheese waiter, captain etc. There were so many of them! It was quite a show without being intrusive.
Men must wear jackets even at lunch. Reservations must be made far in advance for both lunch and dinner. I would advise at least a few weeks in advance if not more. Plan for 2 hours for lunch.
My husband was originally hesitant about spending $ 300 for lunch but by the time we were done, he said it was totally worth it! I couldn’t agree more. A spectacular dining experience.

On a pas forcément les moyens ou l’estomac pour y manger tous les jours, mais il faut avouer qu’une fois de temps en temps, se faire traiter comme un roi, bien manger, et la cerise sur le gâteau, assis à la place d’André Malraux, oui j’avoue ça né fait pas de mal.
Un restaurant gastronomique un peu particulier car presque historique (je laisse les serveurs vous raconter son histoire plus en détail) qui a accueilli le gratin de la sphère intellectuelle depuis la révolution française. Un chef doublement étoilé (dont la troisième étoile s’est éteinte) qui vous salue à la sortie.
Qu’en est-​il aujourd’hui ?
Les bons points
— Un service nickel: sympa, pas froid (de l’humour même oh oui!) comme parfois, très réactif sans être encombrant, attentif sans qu’on se sente constamment observé par Big Brother. Et surtout assez rapide: on attend pas une éternité entre chaque plat ce qui est plutôt positif !
— L’ambiance, tout comme le service, relativement détendue et ambiance presque brasserie (enfin on en est très très loin quand même), les tables sont assez proches les unes des autres, on voit le personnel s’affairer comme une fourmilière à taille humaine.
— La générosité: pour 98 € le midi en semaine, le menu déjeuner propose entrée, plat, fromage ET dessert. Officiellement. Parce que c’est sans compter l’amuse bouche, le pain, le pré-​pré-​dessert, les petites gourmandises pré-​dessert, le gâteau de Savoie post-​dessert, le chocolat post-​post-​dessert, et le caramel/​nougat de la fin. Et j’oubliais les pâtes de fruits.
Si ça vous met pas KO ça, faites moi signe parce que franchement, respect.
Point moins positif
Oui c’était bon, bien sur. Mais quand même personnellement ça né m’a pas non plus transcendé. Parfois juste l’étincelle manquante qui fait la différence. Toutes proportions gardées bien entendu. Un petit soupçon d’originalité ou de fraîcheur en plus, ça serait bien.
Le meilleur était le dessert intitulé «Clémentines juste prises dans leur jus parfumé à la menthe sur un biscuit aux noix de cajou». Waouh vraiment pas mal.
J’avais pris le dessert au chocolat que j’ai regretté, car s’il était très bon il né correspondait peut être pas le mieux a mon état en fin de repas: p
Un repas agréable et intéressant en tout cas !

Exquisitely expensive… give gammy the bill!

Déception
Nous nous attendions à un grand moment gastronomique. Mais nous avons été déçus. Lieux extraordinaire, service irréprochable, mais cuisine approximative. Nous nous attendions à mieux de la part de M. Martin. Seul les fromages et le vin sont superbes. Mis en bouche nem aux légumes fade sans intérêt. Entrée tartare de bar plutôt bien. Le canard trop cuit compote de figue (en avril sic) mauvaise. Plat incohérent avec des ramequins de champignons et de purée partout sur la table. Dessert: une mangue trop mûre et un accompagnement inintéressant. Une poire bonne mais une glacé au chocolat fade. Le tout avec le vin pour 300 €. Malgré, le site c’est trop cher.

Quite the experience. Incrdeible food. Excellent service. Beautiful room. I’m happy I did not pay $$$$$.

Grandiose mais…
Ce restaurant mythique est un enchantement. La cuisine parfaite et le service professionnel mais peu aimable contribuent à nous faire passer un assez bon moment. Les prix né sont plus en rapport avec le prestige du resto depuis la perte de la 3eme étoile !

This really is perfect french food. Beautiful restaurant. It’s just so expensive, it kind of takes away from the experience. Great food, but for the price is should really be sensational.

Quel restaurant, quel souvenir pour mes sens gustatifs !!!
Un cadre un peu austere, mais la cuisine y est tellement exquise, la presentation des plats magnifiques, le personnel accueillant, courtois, chaleureux jsute ce qu il faut.
Tout y est parfait un champagne a tomber par terre et le reste suit bien evidemment.
Pensez a reserver — a faire absolument

Le service: il est parfait. Les serveurs sont là sans être trop présents comme parfois on peut le craindre dans certains grands restaurants. Nous avons même eu le droit à peu d’histoire sur le Palais Royal.
L’ambiance: une atmosphère très cosy, de la moquette et des dorures…
La gastronomie: excellent. Tout était tout simplement excellent. Les alliances étaient fines et gustatives. Rien à dire. A quand de nouveau les trois étoiles au Michelin? Je vote pour !
A la sortie, Guy Martin était à l’accueil… ça devient tellement rare de voir les chefs présents dans leurs restaurants. C’était très appréciable.
Les prix: 200 à 300 euros pour un déjeuner ou un diner à la carte mais il faut savoir que tous ces grands restaurants proposent un menu à ⁸⁰⁄₉₀ euros pour le midi. C’est celui que nous avions tous pris et tout était parfait: pour 80 euros nous avons eu entrée /​plat /​fromage /​dessert /​café et ses mignardises (boissons non comprises) avec des mises en bouche entre chaque plat… et là la haute gastronomie devient beaucoup plus abordable

Je n’ai pas eu la chance d’y manger (ou l’argent) mais j’y ai pris un des meilleur apéritifs de ma vie! Tellement bon et délicat!
Le cadre est splendide, plein d’histoire, le service impeccable, l’accueil stricte, j’ai du me vetir d’une veste prêtée par le restaurant car je n’étais pas assez bien habillé. Messieurs pas de tshirt même en été…
Et né pouvant pas rester déjeuner, j’ai eu droit à un club sandwich à emporter (ce qui n’est pas une habitude de la maison, croyez moi) qui était merveilleux, un vrai délice!
Des que j’ai les moyens j’y emmèné ma chérie!

Une excellente adresse où se rue le tout Paris. Situé à côté du Palais Royal, le Grand Véfour n’a rien à lui envier: son décor, vieux de plus de deux siècles, est classé Monument historique.
Dorures, peintures murales, on sent que le lieu est chargé d’histoire, Bonaparte y venait régulièrement…
Bön à 200 ou 300 € le déjeuner, il faut se le permettre aussi !

Sincèrement, voici ma plus grosse addition pour un déjeuner mais je né me souviens pas que de ca car j’y étais pour me faire un «gros» plaisir !
Le cadre est magnifique, salle classée, cuisine gastronomique exquise sous la coupole de Guy Martin. Pourquoi lui avoir enlevé une étoile ?
Et dire que du temps ou ça s’appelait encore le Café de Chartres, c’est de là qu’est parti la marche vers la prison de la Bastille et donc la révolution Française !

Il est vrai que le cadre est superbe mais pour le reste je n’ai pas été emballé.
L’assiette est belle et bonne mais ce n’est pas un de mes meilleurs souvenirs…

Incontournable
Voilà un endroit à né pas manquer une carte qui sait être sans fioritures mais néanmoins savoureuse, des plats divins, un cadre somptueux et unique (classé monument historique), un service sympathique et sans fausse note. Difficile d’en parler tant l’expérience du repas a été si forte, allez y, n’hésitez pas. Et si les finances sont dans le rouge: allez y à midi. Un excellent menu déjeuner à 75 euros vous comblera de bonheur. A noter que pour l’endroit, le vins proposés étaient abordables. Un moment enchanteur à passer, posé à quelques pas du Palais Royal que l’on oublie tant on né quitte pas l’assiette des yeux.

Un ancien 3* qui vient de passer 2*
Justifié car nous né sommes pas dans la haute couture de la gastronomie mais cela reste de très haut niveau
Le cadre est unique sous les arcades du plais royal
Le service est souriant et au meilleur niveau
Prévoir quand même 200 euros par personne
Indispensable de réserver et les meilleures tables sont dans la première partie du restaurant.

Situé dans les jardins du Palais Royal, Le Grand Véfour et son chef Guy Martin proposent une cuisine à la hauteur de ce lieu d’exception !!!
La cuisine est remarquable, en particulier les ravioles au foie gras et à la truffe. Les quantités sont tout à fait correctes. Le cadre, proprement somptueux. Le service, efficace, attentionné sans être ni guindé ni familier. L’accueil du chef à l’entrée, gage de sa présence derrière les fourneaux !
Un restaurant d’une exceptionnelle qualité: je né sais pas si le michelin a été injuste ou si le chef a eu un sursaut d’orgueil, mais le dîner fut irréprochable.
Budget: + 90EUR/​Menu 78EUR au déjeuner à 255EUR. C’est évidemment très cher, mais en l’espèce, c’était justifié.
ATELIERS DE CUISINE :
Le chef du Grand Véfour, déjà auteur de livres de cuisine, avoue s’être tourné vers les cours pour démystifier la grande cuisine et la partager différemment. Composé d’une équipe de quatre personnes, Rodolphe Mesnard, Sébastien Dagoneau, Edouard Braun et Olivier Paris, l’atelier se veut être un lieu informel où les élèves peuvent échanger et re-​découvrir les plaisirs de la table dans une ambiance décontractée.
Du cours d’une demi-​heure à l’heure du déjeuner au cours approfondi de 4 heures, chaque gourmet y trouvera son compte.
Prix: de 25 à 160 euros !!!
Les informations pratiques: Contactez Le Grand Véfour !!!

Umwerfendes Ambiente, exzellenter Service und ausgezeichnete Küche. So schöné Restaurants gibt es wohl doch nur in Paris. Seit 200 Jahren Lieblingsplatz der pariser Künstlerszene. Einige Tische sind mit den Namensschildern ehemaliger Stammgäste versehen (Colette, Victor Hugo etc.) Chefkoch Guy Martin hat zwar gerade seinen 3. Michelin-​Stern verloren, kocht aber immer noch ganz oben mit. Immens teuer, immens beliebt. Reservierung unbedingt weit im voraus planen. Diesmal leider keine 5 Sterne, weil bei unserem letzten Besuch zum Mittagessen der (sehr einfache) Tete de veau komplett ungewürzt war und das Schweinekotelette ungewohnt zäh. Fehler, die bei einem Restaurant dieser Klasse einfach nicht vorkommen dürfen. Ein Besuch ist trotzdem jederzeit zu empfehlen.

Un lieu rempli d’histoire. Je l’ai choisi pour ma demande en mariage.
Le grand jeu en valait la chandelle, malgré un sommelier peu reveillé ce jour là;
Le menu midi était tout proche de la perfection.
Beaucoup de générosité, d’attentions, de luxe.
J’y retournerai.
(Pour la demande en mariage, ça a marché)

Le Grand Véfour est sans doute l’un des plus grand et prestigieux restaurant de France. En plein cœur du Palais Royal, dans un décor Directoire aussi surprenant par ses couleurs que classique par ses motifs.
Fréquenté depuis des siècles par les plus illustres personnages (né citons que le général Bonaparte) ce mythique restaurant doit sa réputation à la cuisine inventive mais qui respecte la tradition. Guy Martin veille patiemment à conserver les trois étoiles du Michelin.
Pour ma part j’ai tout particulièrement aimé les ravioles de foie gras à l’émulsion de crème truffée et le filet de sole rôti avec une semoule de chou-​fleur. Simple lorsqu’on y pense mais il faut tout le savoir faire des cuisiniers pour transformer ce plat en petit chef d’œuvre de saveurs.
Dommage que les prix soient trop élitistes pour permettre à chacun de se régaler. Mais c’est aussi ça l’exception !

Restaurant exceptionnel et historique, Le Grand Vefour, situé au coeur de Paris, en bordure des jardins du Palais Royal né se repose pas sur ses étoiles.
La cuisine, imaginée par le grand chef Guy Martin est à la fois traditionnelle et élaborée (testez les ravioles au foie gras et la palombe farcie).
Le service est impeccable, le cadre digne d’un petit musée.
Budget: plats à partir de 90EUR donc prévoir 250EUR par personne minimum…
2 à 3 mois d’attente pour réserver…
Fermé le week-​end