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Le Pre CatelanvsL'Arpege
Both establishments are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, L'Arpege ranks significantly better than Le Pre Catelan. L'Arpege comes in at 95 with recommendations from 15 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Zagat and The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Le Pre Catelan
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Bois de Bologne, Route de Suresnes, 75016 Paris
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Fodor's "Live a Belle Époque fantasy as you dine beneath the chestnut trees on the terrace of this fanciful landmark pavillon in the Bois de Boulogne. Each of chef Frédéric Anton's dishes is a..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Classic tiered chandeliers, Grecian columns, and a fireplace are juxtaposed with spare black and white Bernaudaud plates and a single flower on each table." Full review
Zagat4.3
"It's "like eating in your own private palace" say fans of this "breathtaking" "beauty" smack in the middle of the Bois de Boulogne." Full review
BlackBook "Frédéric Anton has a way of making you want to suck on the head still attached to the bird on your plate."
Gayot17.0
"You'll discover an extraordinary menu truffe et cochon, which demonstrates that with the right perfume---truffles, for example---one can indeed turn a sow's ear into something sublime." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This elegant Belle Époque restaurant in the Bois is a delight, either in midsummer when you can dine on the terrace, or in midwinter when the lights inside are magical."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Based on classic recipes that pay homage to the local produce, Frederic Anton's inventive cuisine is perfectly accomplished." Full review
L'Arpege
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84 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
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Concierge "Deceptively simple dishes, such as a rich, mustard-based gazpacho with ice cream and heirloom Haut-Maine chicken with cabbage, squash blossoms, and baby root vegetables, are breathtaking."
Fodor's "His dishes elevate the humblest vegetables to sublime heights." Full review
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The understated decor places the emphasis firmly on the food, but try to avoid the gloomy cellar room.
Lonely Planet "Triple Michelin-starred chef Alain Passard specialises in vegetables and inspired desserts like his signature tomatoes stuffed with a veritable orchard of a dozen dried and fresh fruits." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Live out the ultimate farm-to-table fantasy with a meal at chef Alain Passard's Michelin three-starred restaurant." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Vegetable lovers make the pilgrimage" to this corner of the 7th decorated with "understated elegance" (jacket required) to sample the "pristine" Haute Cuisine of chef-owner Alain Passard." Full review
BlackBook "Bust out the AmEx Black for Alain Passard’s iconoclastic, musical creations."
DK Eyewitness "Alain Passard’s three-star restaurant near the Musée Rodin is one of the most highly regarded in Paris."
Michelin Guide3 Stars
"Precious woods and a Lalique inspired decor provide the backdrop for the dazzling vegetable inspired cuisine of this culinary genius." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Alain Passard is one of France's truly great chefs - and he pushes boundaries here by giving vegetables... the thought you'll also find lobster, salmon and pigeon on his menus."
Time Out "A main course of sautéed free-range chicken with a roasted shallot, an onion, potato mousseline and pan juices is the apotheosis of comfort food. Desserts are elegant." Full review
