In Paris, a few restaurants have become truly legendary — places everyone dreams of trying at least once, where history, tradition, and French gastronomy meet.
But which of these Top 5 iconic Parisian restaurants still live up to their reputation today?
In this video, I compare those 5 places head-to-head on food, service, atmosphere, and value for money to establish a final ranking — before showing you the full reviews of each one, with detailed pros and cons.
Are they worth it?
Let’s find out!
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Each review includes full footage, my honest rating, and detailed pros & cons — so you can decide which one deserves a place on your Paris food list.
📍 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:21 – What are the most mythical restaurants in Paris
03:28 – Comparing the 5 most iconic Parisian restaurants
03:53 – Comparing Location
04:31 – Comparing Restaurant Setting
05:18 – Comparing Food Quality
08:44 – Comparing the Quality of Service
09:10 – Comparing Atmosphere
10:08 – Comparing Price
11:38 – Final Ranking of the 5 Most Iconic Restaurants in Paris
12:16 – La Coupole Review
21:30 – Le Train Bleu Review
37:41 – Le Procope Review
43:16 – La Closerie des Lilas Review
48:50 – Bouillon Chartier Review
🗺️ Find the map with addresses of these 5 restaurants here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1a_UiRbjUBydVShBSAguOS5d5CTc_cK4&usp=sharing
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18 Comments
Trés magnafique!😊more terrific work.🙏
€145 for turbot…😂
I love at 8:29 you read our minds.
What a fabulous channel. Please gods of tattslotto let me win!
My goodness the lamb at the blue train…😁
"Cheap Charlie's"…❤😂
Perhaps a little harsh on the Location score for Le Train Bleu as it’s in the Gare de Lyon, which is on Metro 1 and 14, two of the better lines. The room is stunning, with a wow factor like the Restaurant at the Musée d’Orsay so a 20 is the only appropriate score. Another informative and balanced presentation!
Another fabulicious video! 🤩👩🏽🍳 🤌🏼 🍽🍷
Just came back from Paris last night. Frequent visitor here 🇬🇧 have been in 3 out of these restaurants- and agree with your reviews. Recently found a Michelin listed (no star yet) restaurant just off place de Madeline. It’s my new favourite- including the price. Thank you for the summary of great video!
Hello i like your videos, i will take this tips on my next trip to Paris, if u have not yet tryed, u should visist L'ami Jean my best bistro so far in the city
La Coupole is worth a visit if only to experience the wonderful Zaca Zuli @20:51. What a lovely character!
Thank you so much for yet another wonderful video. Your videos are a breath of fresh air and a beautiful sanity check in a world seemingly gone mad. Thank you.
I think another category to add is consistency. Are you that consistency after a few visits? That’s how I choose my favorite restaurants as I have been to some great places but when I go back it’s considerably off the mark. Thus most user reviews could reflect that.
Love the channel!
Bravo, bravo, bravo ….
I know I am being picky but am I reading the bill from Train Bleu correctly? Doesn’t it say that you had poultry? The video shows you having the spectacular looking leg of lamb.
Great video! Someone told me Le Train Bleu is way too expensive for the quality & Bouillon Chartier’s food is cheap but only so-so.
My husband was born & raised in Paris & we usually look for neighborhood restaurants.
When I come back, I am going to need to rewatch everything 😊😊😊
I’m not much of a meat eater, but that leg of lamb looked amazing!