Le Grand Véfour

Another day dining in Paris, and another duck breast. But today it was not just another duck. Le Grand Véfour offered a spectacular fixed price lunch for €68 of tuna tartar, breast of duckling, and grapefruit mousse. While every course was great, I think I can call this the “best duck I ever ate”! It will take a lot to top this! Service was excellent! The value for the price was also excellent.

One of the best dining experiences in Paris. My girlfriend has been there multiple times on her previous visits so I had to try it out. The interior decor is very historic, same with the seating and plates, a totally different vibes than other modern dining places. Plate presentation is okay but food is really good especially the tuna tartar. Service is very professional and attentive. Definitely a gem in Paris!

What drew us here was the fact that Julia Child mentioned this as one of her favorite restaurants. The decor was beautiful but overall, not worth the cost of the meal. The food was...fine. We started with the picked seasonal vegetables with pumpkin - it was decent. Then we split the scallops and mushroom/ginger/tofu dish. Both good but not worth the price. The restaurant was sweet and split one meal into two so we can share. But six tiny scallops for 49€? Eh. The tofu dish was fine but my mom gave the feedback that the sunflower seeds on top tasted a bit stale. It was nice to experience such a historical restaurant but I would do a lunch perhaps and not a dinner. Oh heads up, still water is 10€ and tea is 7€ per cup.

A beautiful lunch we had there in June of 2022. Dreaming of our return this next Spring! I was delighted to find that they had some food offering from their previous menus there in a table placard. The foie gras Ravioli is still talked about regularly in our home almost 3 years later. With so many great places for this Nebraska girl to try in Paris, the thought was to find MORE lovely food experiences, but this had to be on the list. A family and personal favorite!!

It was the best experience that I had till now! The food was delicious . Herve is the best waiter ever , such a nice person and great service!!! Will definitely visit again

I absolutely loved this restaurant, it’s just so beautiful and full of history! Lots of historical figures were dining there and I even took pictures at the table where Napoleon was sitting with Josephine! The food was also delicious! Definitely worth visiting if you are traveling to Paris !

Historical room was beautiful. Loved the beauty and history of it. Food was very good especially the sea urchin special. Picturesque and flavorful. Caviar starter was also good but very basic presentation. Lobster was delicious. But, no amuse bouche and 5 star service also not consistently present. For the prices, service, while still good, should have been better (pouring your water should be done when glass is empty, etc.). All in all, I’m glad we came but, with the other restaurants available in this price range, would not likely return.

Great service and atmosphere. The dining room is gorgeous, and makes for a special meal. The starters were great, we had the crab and Foie Gras. For mains we had steak and the pork, which were very traditional and a bit stuffy, felt priced for what it was (all pictured). The staff were great, very friendly and professional.