L’Epicure

Reviews

• Rebecca S.

  star star star star star 30 July 2026

  I had a visit to this restaurant based on very good reviews from my friends and were not disappointed. This restaurant is so good I felt I must. There is only one word to describe Epicure and that is "fabulous ". The best Michelin restaurant I have eaten in and there have been a few.
  
  My husband and I shared a memorable meal at Epicure. The food was outstanding, and the wine pairing was insanely perfect. The bresse hen in a bladder and the macaroni with black truffle were our favorite dishes. I also had one of the best desserts of my life at this restaurant, which really capped off the meal on an excellent note.
  
  The service was impeccable, atmosphere was bright, and food was delicious. The staff was surprisingly young - all under 40, and most under 30. They were lighthearted, and full of suggestions.
  
  This is a "must" for anyone seeking the height of fine dining in France.

• Stephanie S.

  star star star star star 16 July 2026

  There are many reasons this has been triple Michelin for 10 years.  The Epicure staff went above and beyond to make our night special.  From Emilie's warm welcome, to Clara's recommendations for our palates, the dinner was phenomenal.  We loved all the touches that Thomas did for us as well.  We visited from DC.  The food was beyond perfection and the bread to go was a great way to end the evening.  The stuffed macaroni, blue lobster and duck were our favorites, along with both the coconut and chocolate desserts.
  
  We look forward to returning with our family.

• Lily Y.

  star star star star star 8 July 2026

  Some highlights of our visit to L'Epicure was the bread (bacon, olive, and sun dried tomatoes), and the macarons + tea, and the service. The complimentary bread served in a little tin in the beginning was absolutely delicious. Wow. Honestly I will he dreaming about this bread! It was so good. Very buttery, very fluffy, and full of flavor. At the end of the meal we got complimentary macarons and sweets to go with our tea and coffee. For tea, I highly recommend the one with lime tree, rose, and lavender. It is so calming and fresh... almost like a fresh mint tea with added floral notes.
  
  The rest of the meal was delicious as well! But as expected for the price that we paid for. The set menu is a good option!

• Melissa H.

  star star star star star 3 July 2026

  Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said, but this was truly an amazing experience. The ambiance, service, and food is just so upscale while not being stuffy/overly formal; highly recommend if you're willing to splurge!
  
  I came for a lunch on a Saturday, and it was very easy to make reservations 1 week in advance. I will say that the online reservation tool seemed to be broken, but it was easy to call or email the hotel.
  
  I opted for the chef's tasting menu (340 euro) which officially has 7 courses, but was more like 9-10 with the amuse bouches and other extra touches.
  
  Highlights of the meal:
  
  Stuffed macaroni: Holy crap, definitely see why this is one of their most popular dishes. It's so rich and decadent with the truffle/foie gras, just PERFECT.
  
  Langoustine: This is a really large langoustine; I've had langoustines elsewhere that were way smaller, so this felt way more worth it (can you say that at a multi hundred dollar meal?).
  
  Whiting fish: This was possibly the best cooked fish I had this entire year: SO soft and tender, and the mild flavor of the whiting fish goes so well with the piquillo pepper garnish.
  
  The service is also top knotch. Since I was dining alone, they offered me a book of Eric Frechon's recipes and career progression to read. It was really nice to see the recipes behind some of the dishes I tasted!
  
  Overall it was almost a 3.5 hour experience, but somehow it still feels too short. Definitely go!

• Adrienne H.

  star star star star star 1 July 2026

  One of my favorite meals this year took place in the manicured gardens of Epicure Paris in Le Bristol Hotel. This was the perfect trifecta of ambiance, excellent food, and the best(!) service I've experienced thus far.
  
  The staff absolutely nailed my core service checklist - timing, knowledge of ingredients, a clear passion for their product, and anticipation of needs. At the three Michelin star level of fine dining, I really feel like these elements are to be expected.
  
  What took Epicure beyond was the unexpected - the jovial and almost comedic flair to the night. The maitre'd and servers had a fun rapport going, inserting just the right comments at the right moments. Even the way they tossed the rose petals for our anniversary celebration (purposefully goofy and haphazardly) put a smile on my face. I was delighted and laughing all evening.
  
  The Bread - A delightfully buttery ham brioche was the first bite, and throughout the night we were offered an endless variety of incredible bread. The salty bacon bread stick was also a favorite.
  
  The Butter - Oh that butter! Both the salted and unsalted varieties had a lovely depth only found in quality French butter.
  
  Niçoise Salad - A modern take featuring a hidden tuna liver center in a ball of white tuna foam. The red pepper jelly base with olives added a burst of flavor while the tiny croutons and onion cubes provided nice texture contrast.
  
  Stuffed Macaroni - Chef Eric Frechon's signature dish lived up to the hype with a delicious black truffle, artichoke, and foie gras filling. I thought the noodles were a tad thick, but they had great chew.
  
  Crab from Roscoff - Perfectly picked meat, with the claw tips still distinct. The crabmeat was set in a green tomato jelly with unexpected curry notes. The colorful coral and tarragon mayo drops were a nice pop visually and for the taste buds.
  
  Sea Bass - This was cooked in a salt crust and cut open with flair. Unfortunately the meat was over-seasoned and overcooked. However the mussels were perfectly tender and the fennel notes worked well.
  
  Blue Lobster - This also featured perfectly picked claw meat. The claws were tender, though the tail was rubbery. I enjoyed the firm crunch of the zucchini, and the pressed lobster head juice had nice depth.
  
  Cheese Cart - I was beyond stuffed at this point thanks to the generous portions, but how could I resist a lovely cheese cart in France? Of course, we had special bread just for this course - a walnut raisin cranberry bread that had quite the impressive crust.
  
  Palate Cleanser - A bright orange blossom sorbet with mango jelly and lime zest.
  
  Hazelnut from Cervione - A bird's nest of perfectly(!) crispy noodles made from roasted hazelnut foam with a decadent hazelnut praline ice cream center. This was topped with raspberry sauce. My favorite dish of the night!
  
  Peru Chocolate - In an edible cocoa pod shaped bowl was a chocolate sorbet filling - both creamy and crunchy, with lemongrass gelee bits.
  
  Dessert Cart - I tried three macarons - passionfruit milk chocolate, nutella, and black current. I thought the macarons had wonderful chew and flavor, though they were overfilled for my taste. The passionfruit marshmallow was the softest ever! Oh yes, I also tried the quality dark chocolate coffee discs and buttery, salted caramels.
  
  Merci to the Epicure Paris team for making such a wonderful memory for our anniversary trip!