Paris Dining questions

[StevieG]

I'll be in Paris in mid September, most likely staying in Les Halles in 1er Arrondisement.

One night I would like to treat myself to a good dinner, in the €150 range. Near to the hotel is preferable.

I found Gerard Besson which has a Michelin star and a tasting menu for €125, which sounds perfect.

Does anyone have any experience there or other recommendations for something similar?

Also, one night I will probably like to play at Aviation Club, can someone recommend a more moderately priced bistro or brasserie close to ACP?

[Shilly]

I can't really answer many of your questions, but you should probably look for a place that isn't close to the ACP/Champs-Elysees area--this area is very touristy and expensive.

[Cancuk]

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I'll be in Paris in mid September, most likely staying in Les Halles in 1er Arrondisement.

One night I would like to treat myself to a good dinner, in the €150 range. Near to the hotel is preferable.

I found Gerard Besson which has a Michelin star and a tasting menu for €125, which sounds perfect.

Does anyone have any experience there or other recommendations for something similar?

Also, one night I will probably like to play at Aviation Club, can someone recommend a more moderately priced bistro or brasserie close to ACP?

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With tip/wine/tax, your bill will be much more than 125.

I googled this: Best restaurants in Paris don't know if it will help.

Have fun!

[StevieG]

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With tip/wine/tax, your bill will be much more than 125.


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Agree that wine will add more, but the tasting menu price includes tax and service (ah, the pleasures of all-in pricing). See the link.

[TheMetetron]

Tip?

Rofl it's Paris. Tipping is for suckers.

[Cancuk]

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Tip?

Rofl it's Paris. Tipping is for suckers.

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Funny, I actually never knew that.. but the last time I was in Paris I was 16.

Says here that you should round the bill up (or leave a couple of E for a meal), or at a very nice restaurant add 5%.

[TheMetetron]

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Tip?

Rofl it's Paris. Tipping is for suckers.

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Funny, I actually never knew that.. but the last time I was in Paris I was 16.

Says here that you should round the bill up (or leave a couple of E for a meal), or at a very nice restaurant add 5%.

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I've never heard of a Parisian leaving anything more than the change at most. A 15% service charge is included in all meals in Paris.

[K䲰䮥n]

Le Train Bleu is the nuts. For real. Their website is also in English.

[Chillee]

I've never been to such expensive restaurant (student) but since you will be at the Halles you should try this restaurant there which do mostly meat and is excellent.

http://www.le-louchebem.fr/

For you second request you will find a very good restaurant in the street close to the ACF 'rue Marboeuf' called 'L'Aubrac' where you can eat quite good 24/24.

http://www.maison-aubrac.com/

[StevieG]

Chillee,

Thanks for the recommendations. I was wondering if the Francophones might find this thread.

Thanks a lot for your Sticky on "where to play in France", too. I knew about Aviation Club, but now that I learned about Haussman (also close to Les Halles) I may want to stop by there, too.