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MICHELIN
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Travelers' Choice 2023
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PRICE RANGE
$150.00 – $500.00
CUISINES
French, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Unadulterated style and opulence - lofty columns, ornate mouldings and bouquets of fresh flowers, all bathed in soft light pouring in from the interior...
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PRICE RANGE
$150.00 – $500.00
CUISINES
French, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
2,292 reviews
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Very good
236
Average
90
Poor
36
Terrible
19
Benjamin-traveler
New York City706 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Lunch at Le Cinq. Palace ambiance, yet approachable food and fantastic staff.
From the maitre d'hotel to the sommelier, waiter, assistant waiter and everyone else, everyone was engaging and kind, enhancing our experience and make our lunch absolutely memorable.
Food didn't disappoint. The four course lunch was exciting and well paced, with additional dishes in-between.
Wine list was surprisingly approachable. 2015 St Emilion for €75 was an excellent choice amid a list of 6,000 bottles.
Favorite dish was the lamb. Offals were fantastic, so nice to see these parts put at the center of the dish.
Sommelier offered us a glass of porto with dessert. Placed at perfect temperature (14 degrees celsius), it was exquisite and a perfect end to a fantastic culinary dream.
Chef Christian Le Squer who heads this Four Seasons restaurant came twice to check on us. Very kind.
Written March 7, 2020
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M2DAH
San Diego191 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
Le Cinq is inside the 4 seasons and the dining hall is fantastically beautiful. It seems like the kinda old fashion glamourös but I assure you the food is not. My guest and I selected the tasting menu and not one course disappointed. Everything was exceptional. The wait staff was exceptional. The price tag was exceptional $$$$$ so be prepared to spend around $1000.00 USD for tasting menu w/no alcohol. Oh but sooooooooooooooo worth the money and the experience. You cant get this kind of theater On Broadway!!!!
The meal never seams to end with delicious things keep coming to the table. Be prepared to part with 3 to 4 hours of time for this wonderful 3 star Michelin experience
Written December 31, 2021
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FourSeasonsParis
Dear Mohamad,
Firstly, let us thank you for your time and excellent review about your experience with us at Le Cinq.
We are beyond happy to read that you enjoyed our menu as well as the gracious service of our team.
Thank you kindly for your enthusiastic review, please be assured that I will share your compliments with the wider team.
Kind regards,
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Written January 6, 2022
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BrianRI
Portsmouth164 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
There is definitely a reason this is a three star Michelin restaurant. First, every member of the staff fantastic. They all obviously love their jobs at Le Cinq and make you feel right at home - from greeting you right through walking with you out of the restaurant. Although extraordinarily high end, there is no pretentiousness - which is frankly missing at other Paris restaurants and is refreshing when you're spending that much money. The food is also amazing. Each time we have been we have chosen the prix fixe menu and have enjoyed every serving. Also an incredible wine list. I would never miss this restaurant on any trip to Paris!
Written October 11, 2021
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FourSeasonsParis
Dear BrianRI,
Thank you for taking the time to share your impressions following you recent experience at the restaurant Le Cinq.
It is a great recognition for us to know that we made your Parisian experience a one of a kind.
We hope to have the chance to welcome you again in another one of our Michelin starred restaurants.
Sincerely,
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Written October 15, 2021
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Vicki T
Sydney254 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
We’ve very much enjoyed lunches at Le Cinq every time we’ve visited Paris over the past few years and we were really looking forward to returning. I can only say we were disappointed this time. The service in particular seemed disjointed with multiple different waiters and we didn’t feel ‘looked after’ at all. The amuse-bouche selection was delicious, the marinated scallop slices were nice, the lukewarm egg white soup was, to me, inedible (I only had a spoonful, the waiter wasn’t concerned at all), my main of pilaf rice was a smallish triangle of rice without much flavour (though I was told it contained truffles and it had a little foie gras sauce). All up, even with lots of offers of breads and some extras like chocolates and pre dessert, it wasn’t a menu to ‘celebrate’ the winter season (eg lukewarm soup, cold marinated scallops) and no real main course. I didn’t leave hungry but it was a very unexciting and unsatisfying lunch.
Written January 8, 2020
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FourSeasonsParis
Dear Vicki T,
We genuinely value and appreciate your feedback regarding your recent dinner at Le Cinq.
We deeply regret to read how much your experience of our winter season menu was disappointing, and please believe that your feedback is really important to us as it helps us improving our service and better meeting your expectations.
We hope to have the chance to welcome you again at Le Cinq for a higher quality experience or in another one of our Michelin starred restaurants.
Sincerely
Written January 8, 2020
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Fennel M
Venice110 contributions
Dec 2021 • couples
We were looking forward to dining here for Christmas. It was a set menu for all tables that night. Unfortunately the dinner turned out to be one of the most uninspired, underwhelming meals we've ever had in any restaurant. The only course worth noting was the turkey, which was cooked well. Every other course was served without a thought spared for the balance of the dish, or perhaps lacking any thought put into it at all. Delicate scallops and sea urchin (beautiful on its own) just drowned and lost in a sour lemon yoghurt. Jalapeño in chocolate for dessert which was as pointless as it was tasteless.
The only things that worked well that evening - the wines, the sommeliers and the wait staff. The Christmas decor was reminiscent of a pleasure house with gaudy red lights lighting up the walls. Breads were served cold and very hard. Why? Even airlines serve their breads warmed.
All in all a very disappointing, exceptionally overpriced dinner that was worth nothing more than its name. And if this continues, even that may not be worth much.
Would not recommend.
Written December 26, 2021
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FourSeasonsParis
Dear FenneIM,
We appreciate you taking a brief moment to let us know about your Christmas diner at the restaurant Le cinq.
It is always disappointing that we did not live up to the high expectations we have set for ourselves at the restaurant Le Cinq and please rest assured that this is not a reflection of the quality of service we strive to achieve and respect every day and for which we have been recognized.
Please be assured that your comments have been shared with the team.
We still hope to have the chance to welcome you again,
King Regards,
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Written January 14, 2022
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Ro L
San Francisco3005 contributions
Dec 2021 • couples
I have always wanted to dine here since 2017 when the restaurant was in its glory. We skipped it and went to Alain Ducasse which was disappointing as well. Came 2019, we skipped again and instead went to Pre Catelan (amazing!!) and L’Ambrosie- obnoxious!). So this time around, we skipped Epicure to dine here instead. I may have made the mistake, but inevitably, we have to dine here sooner or later.
I was very excited dining here for their tasting menu. Unfortunately, the food did not satisfied my curious palate. I can’t think of any dish that was worth noting. Instead, the last dish which was the smoked rice was so undercooked that I ate so little of it. Our server was so kind enough to replace it with another fish dish. The service was impeccable, however, all servers hurried along the dining room, almost in race which was stressful and distracting. I ended up not enjoying the experience. Been to more than a dozen 3 Michelin star restaurants and this is gotta be the most stressful I have even been in.
Please tell your servers to take it slow, no need to rush and place each dish on everyone’s table. Let your guess enjoy the ambiance, etc.
Written December 24, 2021
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FourSeasonsParis
Dear ro1655,
Thank you for your recent review of the Cinq, at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback.
We deeply regret to read how much your experience was disappointing, and please believe that your feedback is really important to us as it helps us improving our service and better meeting your expectations.
We still hope to have the chance to welcome you in another one of our Michelin starred restaurants.
With kind regards,
Four Seasons George V, Paris.
Written January 5, 2022
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Mr.C
Monaco50 contributions
Sep 2022 • couples
Restaurant Le Cinq is without a doubt one of the finest restaurants on Earth and must be visited by anyone in Paris looking for the best of the best from a restaurant.
The dining room is large and grand, set within the beautiful Hôtel George V. When a pianist is playing in the gallery next to the restaurant you can hear this as you dine, which makes for a very comfortable and enjoyable experience.
We started off with some canapés, the parmesan waffle being such a comforting thing with abundance of cheese flavour.
The bread then came which was a selection of baguette, olive bread and a bread with seeds which was almost pastry like, similar to a croissant for example. These were impeccable and served with great butter, I can’t recall having better bread anywhere than this.
All the dishes which followed were equally as impeccable as the bread we started with. I ate a gnocchi which melt in the mouth, the best I’ve had anywhere. The gratinated onions burst in the mouth to reveal a depth of flavour. The spaghetti timbale gratin was as decadent as can be, beautiful mushroom and truffle flavour and even topped with gold leaf. Cheese trolley was perfect. The desserts were all first class and the dessert trolley and the kouign-amann at the end of the meal with coffee was also fantastic.
Service was as attentive I’ve encountered anywhere, yet discreet at the same time. Everyone was extremely friendly and talkative towards us. I’d like to mention a gentleman who previously worked in Oxford that made our evening extra special. The service is akin to a fine Swiss watch, everything runs so smoothly and perfectly.
It is also worth noting that Le Cinq caters to vegetarians perfectly, so do please dine here if you don’t eat meat as you are guaranteed to eat one of the finest meals of your life.
I cannot wait to return and I recommend Le Cinq to anyone who wishes to dine in what I think is easily one of the best of the best restaurants on earth. Christian Le Squer and his chefs in the kitchen are a dream team.
A must visit!
Written September 4, 2022
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FourSeasonsParis
Dear MrC1997,
We can’t thank you enough for your kind words and for taking the time to share them with us. We are delighted to read how much you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant.
Our staff is dedicated to providing you with an incomparable level of personalized service designed for our guests and we are more than happy we met your expectations.
Looking forward to seeing you again,
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Written December 22, 2022
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Std63nyc
Houston86 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
Having dined at Michelin restaurants around the world, it is safe to say that Le Cinq was not only the worst Michelin experience but also one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. While the room is lovely and the wine list is extensive, that is where it all ends. The food was just bad. All of our dishes had too much sauce and all of the hot dishes were served either at room temperature or were cold. The proteins were covered in so much sauce that you could not discern what you were eating. If the level of the ingredients is so high, why not let the meat or seafood shine on its own? The service was also well below even a one Michelin star standard. There were massive gaps in the service throughout the evening and once our mains were served, not a single person asked if we were enjoying the food. It was not until we sent back our food that a bit of attention was focused on our table. Shortly after that, our main waiter disappeared and we had to wait about 30 minutes to get the check. I could go on and on about the shortcomings…. Do yourself a favor and skip Le Cinq. It is simply not up to any Michelin standard and is resting on its laurels.
Written April 15, 2023
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smaroju2008
San Jose13 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
Been to many two and three star Michelin restaurants but have to say I was disappointed in the overall value. For a Party of four the bill came out to nearly 4000 euro (without bottles of wines)! At that cost I would expect more in terms of the main course(s). Deer was the main course but the table didn’t want that so we asked for the famous pressed pasta dish which they kindly obliged. Little did we know that they would cut a single portion in half to serve two people!
Can’t fault the restaurant on service, creativeness, taste, or service timings. But…for these prices I am expecting Waygu and lobster. Sorry but would not visit them again.
Written February 6, 2024
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Heiwa-san
17 contributions
May 2023 • couples
Everything was phenomenal and exemplary! The standout was the service, in particular Mr Franck Painchaud (restaurant assistant manager). He made the evening so romantic for us. He took a romantic photo of my wife and I holding hands, and slipped me a white rose to give to her while distracting her with a special birthday dessert. He said, I will make you look good - and he did. Michelin 3 stars service can be very formal, but the staff here were at times humorous and really put their patrons at ease. Oh, the food - Perfection! Beautiful and tasted amazing. We went with the A La Carte menu so we could try their signature ham and truffle spaghetti gratin - a must try dish. Also wonderful were the spider crab and prawn entrees, and the principle dishes of sea bass and salmon. So colorful and artfully presented. The dessert of wild strawberry with meringue, sake and yogurt was the perfect ending. Of course, the amuse bouches and chocolate trolley at the end of the meal were fantastic. When in Paris, this is the restaurant to have a romantic experience. Highly recommend that you consider Le Cinq for the food, the people and the ambiance. Stellar!
Written May 9, 2023
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Tania d
665 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
This is a gorgeous location - the room itself is decorated with an abundance of tapestries, fresh flowers, beautiful linen and table settings and in the heart of the glorious Four Seasons George V hotel. It is truly one of the best in Paris.
It is expensive but remember you only live once (that you know about)!
The service was excellent, efficient, kind and nothing was too much trouble. You will feel like royalty. The staff teamed up to make sure both plates hit the table at the same time and with the silver cloches lifted on each dish simultaneously.
We started with a glass of super sparkling champagne and there were a number of great options by the glass. The food was right up there with the best restaurants in the world. Dessert was not as fabulous as the rest.
Breakfasts in this room are also a wonderful experience with great service and a la carte options including magnificent fresh fruit platters, eggs benedict and more luxury options.
Go if you can!
Written July 17, 2024
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Babs073
41 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
I cannot express enough what a perfect experience we encountered at LE Cinq.
The food was of utmost perfection. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable in a very easy manner. The ambience is fit for a queen, and the flowers in the hotel and restaurant are simply gorgeous. Wonderful.
Written March 6, 2020
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La S
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • couples
We loved this place in the past years service and ambiance still great but this time food was blah! No dishes were memorable and it was a long three hour menu half of which tasted bland. Meat comes dry on the tasting menu with no sauce. Not sure what is worth if they forgot to bring it or if chef meant for it to have no sauce- equally bad. Makes one wonder about all those three Michelin stars ⭐️ and whether after all these years it is time to revisit I know I won’t come back. When you pay 2000 for a meal for two you expect perfection what we got is place to see and be seen but not to eat ALAS
Written September 4, 2024
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A N
Washington DC8 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
We love Le Cinq and are fortunate to be able to come back fairly regularly. This visit the spaghetti en gratin had a very generous addition of truffe blanche. Oh. The chef gladly accommodates vegetarians and for this dish it simply means leaving out the jambon - the mushrooms have so much flavor it doesn't lack depth (I am developing a craving as I am typing this). The spouse is a very discerning diner and since she is always enthusiastic about going back to Le Cinq I deduce the non-vegetarians are also in perfect hands there. Service was perfect, attentive but unobtrusive. I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much Monsieur Painchaud adds to the entire dining experience. What a civilized place.
Written January 1, 2024
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july k
8 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
Unforgettable experience!
Le Cinq dining area is very comfortable, very beautiful decorated and elegant!
From the starter dish until the desert was so flavorful yet beautifully presented, truly plating !
Combinations of flavors brought amazing taste to the palette, simply brilliant works of the Chef!
Five star for the sommelier and the service team! Everyone is very attentive and pleasant.
Serving and explaining every dish clearly and elegantly !
I and my partner was amazed by how everything moves efficiently yet harmoniously!
The director of the restaurant Mr Beaumard such a pleasant gentleman, he came to our table a few times to make sure that everything is going smoothly, truly a five star service, Thank you !
Dining at LE CINQ Paris has set our gastronomy experience bar high up.
Well deserved Three star Michelin !
Written November 22, 2022
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