Originally Posted by
Fliar
Just went to le Bristol (absolutely brilliant) and l'arpege (had high hopes but was very mixed), so these two are definitely open.
I was there for lunch also, very pleasant room opening to the garden and they had very subtle piano+harp playing, totally a delight, food was great despite I had less appetite as the breakfast was already very good at le Bristol (contrary to a few mixed reviews on this issue in this forum).
Had lunch at le Cinq yesterday however not that impressed with food - perhaps I had too high expectations?? I had the feeling that it's 3 star setting+service+wine list however still 2 star food. Out of the five courses of our tasting menu, one we didn't like (4 out of 4 at the table voted) and one we felt could be improved easily (2 out of the 4 at the table voted) so overall didn't give a wow effect...
Service at le cinq was absolutely top. One of us had a small fly resting on the wine glass and they gave us complementary dessert wine from Hungary. We also expressed our wishes to have the coffee/petit-four in their garden which was immediately granted. I hope food gets a little bit better before they get their 3rd star!
ps. Have also been to Le Cameleon as
Nicolas75 suggested, indeed fantastic local eatery, very good value and thanks for the suggestion!