French Chef Yannick Alléno marries French technique and British terroir to near perfection in Mayfair.
Category: Restaurant Reviews
The Food is Fine and the Atmosphere Lovely at Vins des Pyrénées
It is with absolutely zero sideeye that I say that Vins des Pyrénées is the sort of place first-timers to Paris would adore.
Rubbing Shoulders with Hemingway’s Ghost at Polidor
A classic bistro worth its salt.
Au Bougnat Offers Authenticity and Heart Near Notre Dame
If you’re near Notre Dame and are looking for a bistro-style spot with friendly service, a cozy dining room, pretty good food, and a lot of heart… this is the one I’d send you to.
ACÀ Pigalle Scratches an Itch
With a menu of both corn and flour tortillas and a house-made hot sauce that actually packs some heat, however, El Guacamole is a good standby. But when I heard that its sister restaurant, ACÀ Pigalle, also made fish tacos, it seemed high time to make the pilgrimage to Montmartre.
Shinjuku Pigalle Reminds Me of My Favorite Osakan Street Food
Shinjuku Pigalle is a self-avowed provider of “Japanese family cooking” – and it shows.
Le Goncourt Doesn’t Wow Me
There’s definitely some talent in the kitchen here, but where has all the service gone?
Il Carpaccio Offers Italian Flavors with Innovative Touches
This Michelin-starred Italian restaurant never sacrifices heart for luxury, more than fulfilling the chefs’ stated mission of “complexity presented in simplicity.”
My Recommendation of Ran Comes with Caveats
Japanese flavors with Old World flair define this beautiful dining room in the 8th, where flavors are a bit uneven but cocktails are on point.
Mamagoto Is A Franco-Japanese Fusion Spot Worth a Return Trip
Self-styled as a “Franco-Japanese cantine,” the latter word a common reference to a local’s spot, the sort of restaurant where you can stop in and grab a bite and feel like a regular, Mamagoto has been on my list of spots to try for quite some time.