Michelin Star restaurants, Paris. Pierre Gagnaire or L'Arpege?

Ahleckz · 5 Jun 2013 at 18:04

I have secured provisional reservations for both Pierre Gagnaire and L'Arpege.

Half of me is tempted to eat at both, as one is Saturday and one is Sunday but I reckon that's just utter mental. So, has anyone (I'm looking at you randomshenans) eaten at these restaurants and be able to recommend either? Obviously they are both 3 stars so they'll be awesome but wondering if one wins over the other. I also don't speak French...

Ahleckz · 5 Jun 2013 at 19:02

Swaying towards Pierre Gagnaire, purely because L'Arpege is geared towards vegetables and I'm very much a fish & meat guy first and foremost.

Ahleckz · 5 Jun 2013 at 20:21

I'm after the 'wow'. I've never eaten in a 3* and feel that this trip presents the perfect opportunity. I am a little bit worried about my lack of French however.

I've also been looking at Guy Savoy, which is also tempting but I've read it's crazy expensive.

Bigarrade looks very good, and liking the surprise menu of it. Could maybe go there for lunch.

I briefly considered La Tour d'argent, but whilst the views are fabulous I could only stretch to one Michelin dinner and one lunch and don't really fancy going 1 star.

Ahleckz · 6 Jun 2013 at 11:19

Decided to go for guy savoy for dinner. Rather excited.

Ahleckz · 6 Jun 2013 at 17:36

randomshenans said:
Haha I hadn't been to either so didn't come in, sorry! Just seen it. Only done touristy paris, not had a chance to go do some touring. You'll have to let us know what it's like.

Taking the Mrs? Got a ring in your pocket per chance? ha

Fair enough, thought you would have checked a couple out. I'm sure you will in due time though!

I am taking the Mrs, but there is none of that going on! I do hope that she doesn't expect one!