Ambassade d???Auvergne
9 expert reviews
“Come here for an authentic taste of Auvergne: aged country ham, green lentils of Puy salad, and the legendary house aligot (satiny mashed potatoes with cheese).”
– Gayot
Fodor's
"A rare authentic Parisian bistro that refuses to change, the Ambassade claims one of the city's great restaurant characters: the maître d' Francis Panek." Full review
Frommer's
"When you enter this rustic tavern through a bar that's heavy with oak beams, hanging hams, and ceramic plates, you feel immediately like you've been transported to the Auvergne." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Truly hungry carnivores with a fetish for only the best products, the Auvergne embassy – an easy walk from the Centre Pompidou – is the place to head." Full review
Zagat
3.7
""Go for the aligot" (potatoes whipped with cheese and garlic) – it's "the real thing" – and stay for the "enormous" chocolate mousse at this "old reliable" Beaubourg bistro." Full review
Rough Guide
"Suited, mustachioed waiters serve scrumptious Awergnat cuisine that would have made Vercingetorix proud."
Time Out
"This rustic-style auberge is a fitting embassy for the hearty fare of central France." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Auvergne region specialties are served in friendly atmosphere."
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Cured sausage, Puy lentils and the unmissable aligot (cheesy mashed potatoes) are all washed down with the wines of Auvergne." Full review