Higest level of Gastronomy. Flawless service & fabulous flavours. We will remember Epicure for a long time and a no-brainer to re-visit next time we are in Paris.
Epicure sits inside Le Bristol Paris on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in the 8th arrondissement. The hotel has been here since 1925, and the restaurant, originally called Le Restaurant Français, has been through a few names before landing on one that does exactly what it says.
Chef Eric Frechon has been running the kitchen since 1999. He holds the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title and three Michelin stars, which at this point feel less like accolades and more like furniture. His cooking is rooted in French tradition but never stuck there. The flavours are layered, the technique precise, and the ingredients are as good as they come.
Two dishes tend to come up in every conversation about Epicure. The stuffed macaroni with black truffle, artichoke, and duck foie gras, a signature that has earned its reputation. And the blue lobster roasted in its shell with barigoule artichoke, which is about as close to a greatest hit as fine dining gets.
The dining room walks the line between classic and contemporary without leaning too hard in either direction. It is elegant, comfortable, and unmistakably Parisian, the kind of room where you settle in and stay longer than planned.
The wine list matches the ambition of the kitchen. If you are looking for depth across French regions and beyond, it delivers.
Epicure is one of those restaurants that earns its reputation every single service. The history, the location inside Le Bristol, and Frechon’s consistency over more than two decades, it all adds up. If you are in Paris and serious about eating well, it belongs on your list.
First time
Lunch
3-star
Outstanding
The restaurant does not offer a wine pairing menu, but the sommelier provided excellent suggestions.
