Le Train Bleu

Where Can I Wear Opera Gloves & Eat Steak-Frites? - Paris - The Infatuation

"If lunch in a train station conjures images of sad, stale sandwiches, Le Train Bleu will change your mind. This dining room’s cathedral ceilings, exquisite wainscotting, and gilded chandeliers make it easy to forget you’re inside Gare de Lyon. Your only hints are the large, Impressionist-era paintings of Riviera destinations like Monaco or Cannes. It’s a step back in time to when train travel meant coats and ties rather than leggings and sneakers, and tableside theater was a matter of course. You’ll experience steak tartare prepared before your eyes, and succulent roasted lamb leg rolled over on a cart and sliced straight onto your plate. Spoon out your serving of one of the most decadent gratins dauphinois you’ll ever taste. The professionalism of the waiters is showcased in their efficient bustling, but you’ll never feel rushed, since this spot is for luxuriating." - emily monaco