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Le Pre CatelanvsLe Cinq
Both restaurants are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Le Cinq scores marginally better than Le Pre Catelan. Le Cinq ranks #11 in Paris with accolades from 9 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Le Pre Catelan
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Bois de Bologne, Route de Suresnes, 75016 Paris
From $0/night
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
Le Cinq
Concierge Fodor's
Frommer's Travel + Leisure Zagat Gayot DK Eyewitness
Departures Michelin Guide
31 avenue George V, Four Seasons Hotel George V, 75008 Paris
From $150/night
Concierge "No matter how good the food, a meal at a grand hotel restaurant used to be a yawn or, worse, a parody of obsequiousness. It's places like Le Cinq at the Four Seasons Hotel George V that..."
Fodor's "Eric Briffard is not the most famous chef in Paris but he is one of the best, as proved by his smooth transition into the role of head chef in one of the city's most deluxe dining rooms." Full review
Frommer's "Critics have been lavishing Chef Eric Briffard with praise, saying that he's a shoe-in to regain the restaurant's third Michelin star." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Offers a seasonal menu of French cuisine prepared using traditional French methods with an element of modernity in the execution." Full review
Zagat4.7
""Dine like royalty" at this Haute Cuisine landmark in the Four Seasons George V, where "brilliant" chef Eric Briffard's "flawless", "sybaritic" cooking is matched by the "marvelous"..." Full review
Gayot17.0
"Who has doubts about the choice of Eric Briffard to command the kitchen of the Four Seasons Hotel George V---the perfect embodiment of French luxury?" Full review
DK Eyewitness "For a rare splurge, it is hard to do better than this sumptuous restaurant in the George V."
Departures "Five hundred hours are spent each year in research and development in the Le Cinq kitchen and they’ve resulted in innovative dishes like turbot with a truffle fingerling potato emulsion." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The superb dining room, a majestic evocation of the Grand Trianon, opens onto a delightful interior garden. Impressive wine list and top-notch cuisine." Full review
