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Tue
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
MICHELIN
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CUISINES
French, European
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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What to say of the creations of Bernard Pacaud, the quality of which is matched only by his modesty? He doesn't give much away, preferring to let his c...
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CUISINES
French, European
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
585 reviews
Excellent
340
Very good
78
Average
74
Poor
45
Terrible
48
GrandTour148419
New York City4 contributions
Dec 2019 • couples
Went for dinner to celebrate a special wedding anniversary and expected a terrific experience from start to finish. Ambience was lovely and service was fine until we complained about excessively fatty baby lamb chops (more fat than meat.) The other dishes were okay but not exceptional. Definitely not Michelin 3 star quality and we have eaten at many other Michelin 3 star restaurants in Paris and other French cities. Very disappointing and not anywhere near worth the price.
Written 10 February 2020
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dejaentendu03
United States5 contributions
May 2022 • family
I felt I had to write a review because of the negative reviews regarding their service or their price. First, it’s a three star restaurant and if the prices shock you, it’s not for you. Second, the service was spectacular. It is traditional fine dining. The staff was extremely friendly and went out of their way to be accommodating. If you don’t like a somewhat formal fine dining experience, this isn’t for you. But if you appreciate getting dressed up and want a spectacular meal and are willing to pay for it, this is the place to eat in Paris.
Written 21 May 2022
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Paola P
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
I agree that l’Ambroisie is unlike any other 3 star restaurant, and that those who expect arrogance and tiny portions will have plenty of better options elsewhere.
The staff makes you feel at home. Followed Daniele’s suggestions and we chose a spectacular yet easy wine.
Generous portions, unpretentious top service, uncomplicated genuine menu—L’Ambroisie in a nutshell.
Written 20 October 2022
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Stan C
7 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
Place du Vosges is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in Paris. L’Ambroisie has over the years declined. Their famous egg dishes are flat. The seafood tries to over compensate with size rather than flavor. While service remains strong, the menu no longer deserves any Michelin stars.
Written 6 February 2020
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FlyinFinn1
Los Angeles147 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
I had been to this restaurant when I was 9 years old and it was a one star; I remembered it as one of the best meals of my young life. 40 years later I returned and it was so disappointing. The waiter was rude when I asked for a non-alcoholic drink. The scallop appetizer was lukewarm and lacked flavor. I had a much better scallop dish at Le Grand Controle at lunch today. My cousin had the baby lamb which like another reviewer stated was also fatty (and undercooked) for her. The Bresse chicken has no flavor (and is also undercooked). They serve a few meager slices of a whole chicken (and probably eat the rest in the back themselves, if they can stomach it themselves). The dessert was probably the best part. But the whole experience was stilted, uncomfortable and unappetizing. An absolute let down.
Written 28 December 2021
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Alvaro B
3 contributions
May 2022 • none
I went to this restaurant with two friends. Our first impression was that the space is old, dark and unwelcoming. We were asked if we wanted an "aperitif". I asked for a cosmopolitan and my friends asked for Coke and Coke Zero. We were told they didn't serve any of those things. The only cocktails they offered are Américano and dry martini. That was already kind of odd. Then the menu was only available in French, even though none of the people in the tables around us spoke French. A waitress proceeded to translate the menu line by line into English, with a very strong French accent and leaving lots of things untranslated. It was harder to understand than the written French, so we asked her to stop. At this point I was inclined to leave, but one of my friends didn't want the confrontation, so we stayed. A more junior waiter was able to translate the menu somewhat successfully, but then he wasn't allowed to take our order: That had to be done by the previous waitress, with whom we couldn't communicate well. In the end the food was decent, but paled in comparison to Le Cinq and L'Arcane, the two other fancy restaurants we ate at in our visit to Paris. The only part of the meal where expectations were met was the very high price. We didn't stay for dessert.
Written 1 June 2022
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Hillsborough22 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
One of the most disappointing meals I had in 2020. Place des Vosges is one of the most beautiful places in Paris. Absolutely terrible and expensive. They try to impress with caviar or lobster. It feels like a dinner from the 1980s and the menu has not updated itself.
Written 27 June 2020
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LavenderMD
Baltimore44 contributions
May 2024 • family
Amazing food and amazing service. They had just switched to their spring menu which features morels and asparagus. True to their Michelin 3 star ranking, this was about the full experience: food, service, atmosphere.
The food was well cooked and delicious, especially the Lobster, langoustins, saint Pierre fish and blanc-manger dessert with strawberries. A star was the Dariole of foi and morelle - soft and divine. Of course you cannot go wrong with the cheese plate! The Staff was very attentive and friendly. They appreciated attempts at our speaking French but did not require it, they spoke English very well. The menu was not in English but the staff would gladly interpret. We also found google translate camera option would instantly translate it live. Yes the restaurant was expensive, as to be expected, for the full Michelin star experience with the artistry, skill, service, and flavors. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back.
Written 16 June 2024
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MigDriver
18 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
The food was perfection perfection perfection. Elevated. Artful. Incredible flavor nuances. And the staff was very helpful, designed a perfect menu for our lunch. And they spent quite a bit of time explaining to us how several of the dishes were prepared. Wines are not inexpensive, but there are affordable sleepers on the list if you look haed enough for them. We picked a Moreau Grand Cru Chablis Les Clos that was about €220 and was stunning with all of the courses.
Written 26 April 2023
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Ryan Otto Ulrich
344 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
The epitome of French elegance, this grand dame of Parisian dining continues to set the standard for classic haute cuisine. The courses eschew theatrics and trends, opting for subtlety of flavor and tradition, with plenty of room for playful innovation as well. We enjoyed the following dishes:
* Feuillantine de langoustines
* Escargots à la coriandre
* Turbot aux asperges
* Pigeon de Bresse aux endives
* Tarte chocolat & vanille Bourbon
We experienced no stiff formalities here. Each member of staff was gracious and welcoming, managing to tightly choreograph the procession of courses while retaining a relaxed atmosphere. Chef signed a menu for me, which was a delightful surprise.
The menu being available only in French is fantastique. I hope they never change, and I would encourage the naysayers to expand their worlds just a bit and absorb a modicum of French before visiting…France.
Written 13 July 2024
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Jim
10 contributions
Jul 2022 • solo
L’Ambroisie is truly a gem. Probably the best restaurant I’ve ever eaten at in Paris … and that’s saying a lot.
The food is beyond superb … unique, delicate, brilliantly prepared…. oh so tasty.
This is the kind of meal where you close your eyes after every bite and thank the gods for the experience. And you simply have to have their egg dish as an entree.
The service is superb and everything you would expect from Michelin 3 Star. But the food is simply fantastic. It obviously ain’t cheap, but it is totally worth it.
Major kudos to Bernard and his lovely wife Daniele Pacaud. I’m not sure how food gets any better than this. I go to L’Ambroisie every time I come to Paris. You should too.
Merci Beaucoup
Written 10 July 2022
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cyalch
England1 contribution
Nov 2022 • none
I have dined here 6 times in 5 years, it's not more because I live across the Channel and because I feel I should occasionally try other restaurants as well. I've already planned my next meal here.
Those who come here for the wrong reasons or with the wrong expectations may leave feeling cheated or deceived. That's perfectly understandable, everyone's different. Just go elsewhere. Same goes for those who come here just to pose and post.
For the minority who are able to understand and appreciate the spirit and purpose of this temple of French gastronomy, we pray that it continues for many more years in the Place des Vosges.
Written 16 January 2023
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Moshe D
Bellevue194 contributions
Mar 2024 • solo
So i had tgr pleasure of enjoying Lunch at the 3 star michelin, L'Ambroisie. The menu offers delightful traditional choices for starter and main entry instead of a tasting menu. The Foie Gras starter was divine, delicate yet immensely flavorful. The Lobster was exquisite. The Cheese platter and the dessert fabulous. The service was outstanding. The menu is in French only however the manager translated the menu for me. His dessert recommendation was awesome. The service is formal, no small friendly talk, but very polite with great attention to detail. Overall a heavenly experience.
Written 29 March 2024
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Quantummottle
Atlanta690 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
Our short trip to Paris was topped by our dinner at the pinnacle of French cooking at this restaurant. It is unlike othe Michelin 3 restaurants that we have dined in , being a La carte and not a 4 hour long affair. The portions are hearty and full of tradition and flavor. It’s a somewhat understated decor but very tasteful and traditional. I am glad we visited this amazing place.
Written 26 February 2023
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Fernando T
Tallahassee47 contributions
Dec 2021 • solo
What can I said about this icon of French high cuisine that hasn’t already been said? 3 Michelin stars for the last 37 years. This is the best meal I’ve had in 20 years. Won’t say more. Go, and bring a fat wallet.
Written 21 December 2021
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