tiffany L
Google
Restaurant Blanc carries the prestige of its two Michelin stars and, in certain moments, clearly earns that reputation, but the overall experience ultimately falls short, which is why my final rating is two stars. There were genuinely positive aspects to the evening, most notably the hospitality and access we were given beyond the dining room. The staff took us into the kitchen for a personal tour, which was a rare and generous gesture and offered insight into the precision, discipline, and pride behind the operation. The service throughout the meal was warm, attentive, and professional, and the tea service in particular stood out as exceptional, with high-quality leaves, careful preparation, and a sense of calm elegance that made it one of the best tea experiences I have had in a fine-dining setting. Unfortunately, the food itself included serious flaws that are unacceptable at this level. One dish featured raw beef that was poorly executed and unappealing, and even more troubling was finding a hair in my scallop, a basic hygiene failure that immediately undermined trust in the kitchen. These are not minor details but fundamental issues that should never occur in a Michelin-starred restaurant. The pricing structure added to the disappointment: at €450 per person, expectations are understandably high, yet key luxury items such as caviar were not included and required additional charges, which felt misleading and out of step with the advertised experience. The drink prices were especially extreme, crossing the line from premium to excessive and leaving the impression of being nickel-and-dimed rather than generously hosted. Restaurant Blanc is ultimately an experience of sharp contrasts, where thoughtful hospitality, a memorable kitchen tour, and outstanding tea coexist with lapses in food quality, hygiene, and value, resulting in an evening that was impressive in moments but frustrating overall and unworthy of its full Michelin promise.
