The epitome of French elegance, this grand dame of Parisian dining continues to set the standard for classic haute cuisine. The courses eschew theatrics and trends, opting for subtlety of flavor and tradition, with plenty of room for playful innovation as well. We enjoyed the following dishes: * Feuillantine de langoustines * Escargots à la coriandre * Turbot aux asperges * Pigeon de Bresse aux endives * Tarte chocolat & vanille Bourbon We experienced no stiff formalities here. Each member of staff was gracious and welcoming, managing to tightly choreograph the procession of courses while retaining a relaxed atmosphere. Chef signed a menu for me, which was a delightful surprise. The menu being available only in French is fantastique. I hope they never change, and I would encourage the naysayers to expand their worlds just a bit and absorb a modicum of French before visiting…France.

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Absolutely classic French cuisine. Should be flawless, but I had to correct the sommelier when she left the red wine bottle standing in the sun. Classic cuisine but unimaginative. Three star cuisine should be a revelation, not just classic good quality.

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Do not go there if you are an American. They stuck us in a drab room that looked like a closet and my chair was less than a yard away from the toilet. So much for 3 Michelin stars. Langoustines were excellent. So was the cacao tart. The turbot was overcooked and dry.

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Amazing food and amazing service. They had just switched to their spring menu which features morels and asparagus. True to their Michelin 3 star ranking, this was about the full experience: food, service, atmosphere. The food was well cooked and delicious, especially the Lobster, langoustins, saint Pierre fish and blanc-manger dessert with strawberries. A star was the Dariole of foi and morelle - soft and divine. Of course you cannot go wrong with the cheese plate! The Staff was very attentive and friendly. They appreciated attempts at our speaking French but did not require it, they spoke English very well. The menu was not in English but the staff would gladly interpret. We also found google translate camera option would instantly translate it live. Yes the restaurant was expensive, as to be expected, for the full Michelin star experience with the artistry, skill, service, and flavors. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back.

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ATTENTION One of the worst meals - stay far away from this place - their kitchen is dirty - we saw - their lamb came out cold and tasted like it had been cooked 5 days ago . Owner refused to take it back - and had the audacity to charge us for it . Stay far away from this place - waste of time and money - never go here / we have been all Over and Michelin guides are better options than this . Please listen to me and avoid this place at all costs .

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Very traditional (maybe meanwhile rather old-fashioned, fits quite well to the location, Place des Vosges) restaurant with current 3 stars decorated (since 1986). Regarding to online news he (B. Pacaud) commited the responsibility to his follower Christophe Moret in 2023 (Source: Reporter Gourmet). Bottom-line is the following: extremly expensive (we all know that before entering the restaurant) BUT not worth it. The amouse-bouche was so simple in taste, never ever 3-star level. The wine got delivered right away in the glass not poured out of the bottle. Allegedly b/c of the quality… We have been to many 1/2/3 star restaurants all over the world (also in Paris), but never experienced that. Some capers were served w/ stems… so far we knew the „rule“ everything on the table is eatable. Not valid in the L‘ambroisie. The vanilla ice cream was already melting a little bit and the powder on the tarte is very loose. We paid 1.400,-€ for 2 persons and are sorry to say it‘s definitely not worth it. Good food and wine, but no taste-explosions or artful dishes for our 3-star expectations. We would be very surprised if the 3 stars were remaining next year. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this restaurant.

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L'Ambroisie, a name that speaks for itself... Michelin star, fine dining... what else could go wrong...? As expected the dinner started as perfect as any 3 star experience would. Nice table arranged, menu and wine selection, nice home made freshly baked bread to start off with... Our course selection included escargot minestrone and hot & cold egg both with caviar. Then came our main courses with roast pigeon, Jersey prime rib and sea bass escalope. That was when our disappointment came.. the sea bass had a fishy odour which was unpleasant to take. While the rest of the courses were up to standard, having such status of a fine dining restaurant offering this food quality was not acceptable. This is also the reason why I only rated L'Ambroisie as average based on the price I paid, their reputation and the quality that was offered. As usual the service team and sommelier was of great assistance as you would expect from this level of establishment but this fish course was just a disappointment. Hope the team will review/improve or even remove this course from the menu. Unfortunate to say I may not be visiting in near future...

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We went to L'Ambroisie today for lunch, a young waiter offered us to start with champagnes, we asked for the wine list, he said the champagnes are not on the wine list. So he didn’t give us the wine list and served us two small glasses of champagne (not even using champagne glasses) without telling us the prices. When we finally got the bill, one glass is 45€, another glass is 80€! We asked a senior waiter how come the second glass is so expensive? He said because it’s a very expensive champagne! We felt we were ripped off and made complaints to the owner, who showed us the wine list, surprisingly, the prices of the champagnes are on the top of the wine list! OMG! This is an absolutely dishonest service! After an argument, she only agreed to refund us 25€. (We both had lobster dishes, the food were okay but too salty. ) I must say that L'Ambroisie is not a restaurant that deserves 3 Michelin stars, and I am pretty sure we’re not the only victims. Obviously this restaurant practices a dishonorable behavior and cheating on the people from different countries who come to appreciate the great French Cuisine in Paris!

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For a three Michelin star restaurant with a lot of history, I was ultimately disappointed. Food: The food was beautiful but often lacked crucial elements. You could tell how much care and technique were poured into some very amazing dishes. The star of my tasting menu was the langoustine. The dish had an incredible sauce with a hint of curry which complimented the protein in an adventurous way. I was a big fan of the added texture from the crispy wafer but was not impressed by the bland spinach base. The sea bass was a stunner with its presentation, a truly luxurious dish. It played on some very classic techniques that had been upscaled to perfection. I would return to this restaurant for this dish alone if not for the chicken. I had such high hopes for the chicken but the breast was bland and dry. Even worse, the chicken drumstick was raw. Giving the benefit of the doubt, I tasted the piece to confirm my suspicions. Cold and rubbery, a complete failure. Service: the service way good overall, but there were too many hiccups. The staff accommodated us nicely as we arrived around 5-10 minutes early. Everyone was very friendly. However, it was very weird as the wait staff just stood there and stared at us. During the service there were many awkward disturbances, continuous bumping of our chairs, knocking our glasses, dropping a metal pan in a very quiet room. One too many to go unnoticed. For the special birthday event, the staff prepared a very lovely dessert which was excellent. Ambiance: It was creepy. There was no background music at all so we had to whisper for the majority of our dinner. I could hear the other patrons conversations like they were sitting right next to me. As mentioned previously, the wait staff staring at me while I ate was very unnerving. Overall: I left with the feeling of unfulfilled desire for excellence. I had such high hopes going in but left wanting much more. I would return to L'Ambroise for certain aspects but they need to clean up their act if they want to impress.

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