Apicius

I've had Apicius on my list for a long time, and finally made a reservation one month in advance for our family trip to Paris. I initially tried booking two months ahead but found they only opened reservations about one month prior. Located discreetly in the heart of the city, entering through the main gate along the garden path felt like stepping into a secret garden from a novel, transporting us into another world. We had originally hoped to dine with our daughter in the garden, but mid-April weather in Paris was chilly with rain, so we opted for an indoor table. The interior turned out to be even quieter and more beautiful, enhanced by warm sunlight streaming through large windows, creating a feeling of dining within the garden itself. For lunch, we decided to keep it light, opting exclusively for white wine, which turned out to be an excellent choice. The selected wines paired incredibly well with our dishes—especially the Meursault white wine, which was truly outstanding. Starting with amuse-bouches, the white asparagus dish came in two delightful versions, both perfectly harmonized with their sauces. The blue lobster dish was simply exceptional. The service was notably attentive; when my wife and daughter briefly stepped away to the restroom just as the main courses arrived, the staff thoughtfully covered their dishes with elegant glass domes to keep them warm. The squid dish, infused subtly with an oriental twist, achieved perfect balance. Everything, down to the desserts and coffee, was flawless. If you're new to French cuisine or feeling hesitant, Apicius offers a thoroughly satisfying first experience. We definitely look forward to visiting again on our next trip to Paris. Thank you!

Amazing place. One of the rare where everything is still high end. Service is extraordinary, food is perfectly balanced with so much different tastes. Expensive and worth it!

This Michelin star restaurant deserves its star! We tried the 3 course menu and the food was simply delicious 👌 The venue is spacious and they have a nice outdoor area to enjoy a meal on the terrace or even play pétanque! Overall it's good value for money on the food but the drinks in general are really expensive!

I didn’t like the veal and the menu choices are rather limited so I imagine I could’ve chosen better. Very pricey for a restaurant that’s not Michelin starred. Beautiful setting though.

Extremely delicious food. I had a few vegetarian dishes and there were absolutely scrumptious.

Lunch or dinner, just book this restaurant. Very detail, wonderful experience, staff very passionate about dishes, we came on the day of landing from another half of the earth with very harsh jet lag, but felt pampered and loved. My husband is very hard to pleased especially in French cuisine, not that he’s picky, just simply hate cream/milk/anything white. However, chef done a professional and excellent presentation on his dishes, I tasted, OMG it’s amazing. The blue lobster’s sauce (creamy bisque) is truly heavenly, I’m jealous. Not gonna enclose all the loving details, a must have over and over again if you are nearby.

This restaurant is a WOW! Everything is first class! The wait staff are very friendly yet provided 5-star service. We did the 6-course menu which was superb. The elegant dining coupled with the beautiful surroundings made for an memorable evening in a city where there are so many options to dine.

Amazing service, amazing food. Perfect all around!