Tour d'Argent

"La Tour d'Argent has had a rocky time in recent years with the death of owner Claude Terrail, but chef Laurent Delarbre has found his footing, and there's no denying the splendor of the setting overlooking the Seine." Full review

""What history, what a location, what a view, what they do with a duck" sigh fans of this "stately and elegant" Haute Cuisine "landmark"." Full review

"The menu is still composed of the celebrated specialties of this well-established institution, such as pike dumplings and canard au sang." Full review

"Established in 1582, the Tour appears to be eternal. Owner André Terrail has hired young chefs who have rejuvenated the classic menu."

"In the kitchen, Breton-born Stéphane Haissant has brought a welcome creative touch to the menu, bringing in unique dishes such as a giant langoustine dabbed with kumquat purée." Full review

"Dining here remains an unsurpassed event -- not because of the food, but because of its history and its view of the flying buttresses of Notre-Dame." Full review

"Some come for the wine (truly the most robust collection in the world), some specifically for the dishes, but all know this is about a rarefied, magical moment that is fading fast" Full review

"Everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to Orson Welles has dined in this venerable restaurant, famed for its history (a restaurant has stood here since 1582), its impeccable service, and its sweeping view of the Seine and Notre-Dame (still under scaffolding)" Full review