Alliance

Returned after a few years and the experience has gone from wonderful to magnificent! We chose the 7 course menu and the mains came with multiple small plates. Incredible experience and yet we didn’t feel too full! The staff are excellent and one is instantly at home. A truly memorable experience in a restful and charming venue!

Lunch at Restaurant Alliance, Paris Just a short walk from Notre-Dame, Restaurant Alliance offers a refined and welcoming experience that lives up to its Michelin star and 16/20 Gault & Millau rating. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm and attentive – we felt truly welcome. Chef Toshitaka Omiya even came by our table to greet us personally, a thoughtful touch that made the experience feel personal and memorable. The three-course lunch was beautifully composed: • A delicate white tuna with almond cream opened the meal with subtlety and finesse. • Artichoke served three ways was creative and full of flavor. • The main course, pigeon with leek, was rich, tender, and perfectly cooked. The wine list is excellent. We chose a Condrieu that paired beautifully – aromatic, expressive, and well balanced. Alliance delivers precise cooking and genuine hospitality in equal measure. A place to return to for both the food and the feeling.

An absolutely incredible meal, from first appetizer to the desserts. The staff were so warm and hospitable, and even let the two children in our group visit the kitchen and speak to the chef. An amazing memorable experience top to bottom!

An extraordinary dinner in an extraordinary city of restaurants. Every course was well prepared and executed with complexity and unexpected combination of flavors. The wine pairings were also very top notch. Highly recommended!

We had an interesting dinner at Alliance. As far as the food went, we thought it started and ended a little flat with some great dishes in the middle. We did the harmonie tasting. Our favorite dishes were the potato gnocchi with caviar (memorably good), the poulet, and the suckling pig with crispy puffed crispy rind. The wines paired were also a combination of hits and misses. The setting was beautifully elegant and minimalist. As far as the service, something must have been off that night, maybe timing? Our sommelier was behind with pours the entire service and the descriptions were borderline awful. Shawn was amazing as was the majority of the staff otherwise. We were greeted out by chef Omiya and the team, which was nice.

Absolutely stunning lunch. First class ingredients. Perfect cooking with both advanced techniques in some dishes and simple classical cooking in others to let the ingredients shine. Intelligent and intriguing wine matching. On top of all this excellent and heartfelt service. Only minor, extremely minor, negative was the soft covers soundtrack playing in the dining room. It's at a very low level so it doesn't disturb. But I would have preferred to hear the lovely bird singing in the bathroom in the dining room as well.

I do enjoy overreacting a bit but in this case, for my wife and I, this was the best meal and eating experience of our lives. And the champagne! From the moment you enter, it's a wonderful journey of tastes and textures and surprises! The service is remarkable, and in many cases, "invisible," a you don't always see them coming and going, But you never feel rushed nor do you ever have a dirty plate in front of you for long. The special add on was a leek pie in a puff pastry with a jammy egg yolk and fresh shaved truffles. I may never enjoy a single bite of food that amazing ever again. (Ours was lunch) Beef tartare, awesome. The Bread. The dessert. The salad gelee. Sublime Each dish was magical and we each got the 4 course and a leek add-on, with truffle, and both left nicely full. We added some champagne and chartreuse, to further enhance the experience. best of all, the service is fun, warm, and not at all stuffy. I may never recommend someplace as much in my entire life. Team Alliance, thank you & merci!

Second time at this lovely 1 Michelin star restaurant. It’s a calm oasis right in the middle of tourist mayhem. The service is professional and attentive. The menu is very personalized to dietary intolerances, which is greatly appreciated. The food is perfectly presented and so delicious and paired with nice wines, it’s a treat! Definitely recommend and plan to return. It was quiet at lunch on a Friday. Would love to see the small room filled!

New year family lunch with reservation, and when we showed up couple minutes earlier and the waiter is ready for us and showed us the table in the dinning area cross the street . Walked in with some help with our winter coats, inside neat decorations and great warm lighting. Total about 7 tables . The waiter, English name Tony ,was really friendly and helpful, who helped my 5 years old son picked up his kid special edition dish - pasta with chicken. And the rest of us have the prefix meal, we all enjoyed the dishes , appetizers and taste bud refreshers. Shown in attached photos, and the only thing was not good as expected was the mini cake after meal, dry and lack of outstanding taste or texture. I personally it is 100% worth the one Michelin star.

Je me suis arrêté pour un excellent déjeuner en semaine de 2 heures dans ce petit restaurant avec une cuisine partiellement ouverte. Le décor simple m'a permis de me concentrer sur la nourriture délicieuse. Bien que je pense qu'il y ait peut-être eu trop de saveurs pendant une si courte période - par exemple, sept éléments différents pour les bouches amusantes. Mais j'ai bien aimé le Saint-Pierre et le magret de canard / confit de canard. Je vais devoir revenir bientôt / I stopped in for an excellent, 2-hour weekday lunch in this small restaurant with a partially open kitchen. The simple decor allowed me to focus on the delicious food. Although, I believe that there may have been too many flavors for such a short period - for example, seven different items for the amuse bouches. But I did enjoy the John Dory and the duck breast / duck confit. I will have to return soon. 2024 03 28. M1.

Alliance Restaurant exceeded all expectations for a memorable lunch. From the moment we stepped in, we were warmly greeted and escorted to our table, where the ambiance instantly set the stage for an unforgettable meal. We were lucky enough to sit in front of the kitchen window to watch Chef Omiya and his staff create these wonderful dishes. The menu, a beautiful fusion of French and international influences, showcased the chef's innovative approach to gastronomy. Each dish was fantastic both visually stunning and bursting with exquisite flavors. The attention to detail was remarkable. We did the 3 course lunch with the cheese but it ended up being more around 12 courses. We were sad to see the meal end. Little did we know who our main server was until midway through our meal when we asked his name. It was Shawn the owner who graciously told us the story of their restaurant. Alliance Restaurant is a gem in the heart of Paris. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking an extraordinary dining experience.

We cannot speak highly enough about our experience at Alliance, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the 5th arrondissement. Each course is beautifully plated, and each is a flavor sensation. My husband is very particular about wine and he allowed Shawn, the co-owner, to choose every pairing. My husband loved them all. The staff is warm and engaging, adding to the experience in every possible way. There is a joy to the food and the service at Alliance, making it a standout in a crowded field of Michelin-starred options. It is the perfect blend of exceptional food combined with elegance and warmth. We look forward to returning.

My wife and I dined here to end the Paris portion of our honeymoon trip and it was the cherry on top of a lovely time in this city of culinary perfection. We had about 12 courses including cheese and dessert and the staff was attentive and timely. The gnocchi with caviar white wine sauce topped with "spinach of the sea" was to die for, I savored every bite. Thank you Chef Omiya and team!

Excellent food from their tasting menu. Staff is very quick with service and friendly. Price is appropriate for the quality and type off food.

Exceptionally good!! Small restaurant (~9 tables) so service was attentive without being overbearing. Food was exquisite, both in presentation and quality. Only the best ingredients are used and it shows in the interesting flavors and textures. Shawn, who runs the front of the house, is charming and offered wonderful wine suggestions. Toshi, the chef, presented dishes that combined classic French technique with a touch of Asia and molecular gastronomy. We did the tasting menu and enjoyed every course, though one of my favorites was the tomato with anchovy tuille, burrata, basil, and olive oil powder. It was a perfect balance of salty, sweet and unctuousness. We also had a caviar dish with onion mousse, crisp onions and lemon that was wonderful. Overall, it was the best meal we had during our French gastronomy tour and reasonably priced given the quality of the experience. I'll definitely make an effort to return next time I'm in Paris!

We enjoyed the chef's tasting menu, which included many courses - each petite, yet exploding with flavor. There was so much variety and everything was simply and beautifully presented. The course flavors increased in intensity and complexity throughout the meal, finishing with truly divine desserts (by their top award-winning pastry chef)! Additionally, the wines we were offered with each course were thoughtfully selected to complement the taste and intensity of each serving. And I might have been afraid of having a headache the day after tasting so many different wines, but I had absolutely no problem. Top quality and probably very limited sulfites in the wines. Finally, the staff is extremely friendly and attentive, without hovering. The atmosphere is quiet, but relaxed - not stiff. We noticed that everyone dining there was having a really good time. We cannot wait to go back again the next time we are in Paris. Alliance is truly extraordinary!

The understated elegance of the small dining room mirrors the refined excellence of the cuisine. We had the Allians tasting menu at €75 per pax, plus €30 for the truffle addition. To be fair, certain dishes were not to our liking, especially the signature potato entrée, and the dessert; a fish dish was well-executed but too subtle for us. However, the foie gras de canard on a bed of 'pot-au-feu' vegs with consommé de canard, the volaille with baby artichoke, and the 'chawanmushi'-like dishes were absolutely brilliant. Co-founder Shawn Joyeux adds a joyeuse atmosphère to the dining room; his Japanese assistant was at times awkward but still very helpful. During our visit, most customers were Japanese. If chef Omiya-san can deliver the same quality in a larger setting with consistency, Alliance would deserve a second Michelin star.

Perfect dinner and impeccable service... A unique and wonderful experience. Many thanks!

Hidden Gem. Delicious food based on simple elements. Wine list is great and the service is really amazing. Recommendations on wine were on the spot. I made a reservation for 9 people and they made everything they can to accommodate my wish. It was a wonderful night based on the Degustation menu, with the truffle option. I will go there again and again.

This is a hidden gem near the Ille Saint Louis, just off of Rue St. Germain. It is a new restsaurant and doesn't have a sign on the exterior. Just look for a very big window. lovely, intimate setting with only 24 seats. The Alliance 8 course tasting menu was fabulous. Every dish filled with interesting textures and flavors, and combinations. We had caviar on a onion mousse with lemon,sea urchin with a grapefruit foam, John Dory with truffles, truffle pasta, foil gras was excellent, the beef was excellently prepared with an interesting fusion of flavor. Who would have thought of vanilla mousse with black olives for dessert, followed by an interesting mushroom mousse with a lemon custard, it was fabulous. Extensive wine list. Each serving was beautifully presented and the perfect amount for a wonderful gastronomic experience. The service was impeccable, timing of each course was perfect! Chef Toshi signed our menu and took the time to come out and meet us! They made us feel special every minute without being to invasive. An absolutely fabulous experience. We will definitely be returning next Year!

A superb meal, food of the greatest refinement and delicacy. We had the lunch prix fixe of 5 courses; they will ask you if you want the chef's special duck liver, and you certainly do. Everything in this dish -- the liver itself, the consomme, the perfectly cooked carrots and turnips -- is mild, but at the same time intensely delicious. And this experience of simple flavors brought to their height is characteristic of the whole meal. Service is formal but not stuffy. Highly recommended.