Café de l’Homme

Our time at Café de l’Homme was absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere was truly luxurious, with a breathtaking view and elegant decor that made the experience even more special. The staff were incredibly professional and attentive — the service was flawless from start to finish. We really enjoyed ourselves, and everything exceeded our expectations. The lunch was simply delicious — beautifully presented and full of flavor. Every dish felt like a little work of art. It was a perfect afternoon, and we’d love to return someday. Warm greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱✨

I’m very pleased I came here! I got a terrace table for two at 21:15 so we saw the Eiffel Tower lights at 23:00, it was very magical. The food was fantastic, one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Octopus is one of my favourite foods so I ordered that, and it was the best octopus I have had! I tried my boyfriend’s veal with truffled mashed potatoes and that was also excellent. The food and drink prices are reasonable, they are what you’d expect from an upscale restaurant and I don’t think they are overpriced, which is good. The drinks especially were similar prices to everywhere else in the area, but more premium options were available that you wouldn’t find elsewhere. Do note that the €60 per person for the terrace is not a deposit, it is a payment just for the terrace seat and a glass of champagne. I thought it was a deposit, not a supplement, so I paid more than I expected, but that’s my fault for not reading it properly - just thought I’d mention it here in case anyone makes the same mistake as me! I still am very glad I came here even if it was €120 more than I thought it was going to be though, which shows how much I enjoyed it!

The food was okay, and service was average — nothing to complain about, but nothing memorable either. What really bothered me was the €120 charge for “Placement Eiffel”, which means we were charged €60 per person just for sitting near a view of the Eiffel Tower. At no point during the reservation process or in the confirmation email was this extra charge mentioned. There was no option to accept or decline it — it simply appeared on the final bill without explanation. This kind of hidden fee feels deceptive. If a restaurant wants to charge for premium seating, it should be clearly stated beforehand, not after the meal. €291 for two people with a surprise charge like that? Not worth it. If you’re looking for honesty and fair pricing, look elsewhere.

In general the experience was super good, the food was excellent and the chocolate dessert even better. The view of the Eiffel Tower is unbeatable and to finish everything, the service was impeccable, our waiter Darius made the lunch even better. Initially we had a table in the main salon due to the weather, but we asked to have the dessert in the terrace as the weather improved, and the other waiter Hugo, kindly changed us the table with a better view. In general our experience was outstanding

Had an amazing dinner on our honeymoon. Great food, superb service, staff that went above and beyond to make it extra special. The view is second to none for Eiffel Tower light show. Thank you and highly recommend to anyone visiting Paris and wanting a special dinner watching the Eiffel Tower light show that happens every hour on top of the hour.

I was quite apprehensive to have lunch at this place based on one previous review. We did not make any reservation and tried our luck on the spot. To my great surprise, we were treated extremely well. The food is relatively on the higher end cost-wise but you also pay for the experience. The view of the Eiffel Tower from there is just wow. The waiters were very polite, attentive and caring. We are mauritians of indian ethnicity and speak french quite well. The waitress deserved her tip.

Birthday meal… we changed our booking time and the lady on the phone was so accommodating. We were served by Darius, who made us aware he was fairly new to the server side of the role - however we thought he was brilliant. Spoke fluent English which was a huge help. Advised us on which drinks to have too, and we both enjoyed. Our order was correct & he even remembered it was my birthday, literally at 12.01 am he said happy birthday and offered to take a picture of my partner and I whilst the Eiffel Tower sparkled. Food wise - we had the duck and the steak. We also ordered a side of french fries and veg.. veg wasn’t my favourite, but the french fries were amazing! Soft but crispy too. The mash was to die for and both the meats were juicy and pink. The wine was great, and cocktails delicious. Darius also let us move tables for a better view later in the evening too. It is expensive, but all of Paris is. €224 for 2 mains, 2 sides, 1 bottle of water, 2 cocktails, a glass of wine and a beer. No starters and no desserts. The view and ambience make it worth it.

We had an exceptional meal here whilst in Paris, celebrating birthday. The setting was fantastic, sat directly opposite the Eiffel Tower and we were lucky to have a beautiful sunny day. The service from the town - particularly Nader - was top class. Friendly, patient, attentive to detail and went the extra mile with a couple of special touches for the birthday celebration. The food was excellent, inventive and delicate and different to other tastes we had found in Paris. We will definitely return next time we are in Paris for a special occasion, and would love to see the setting in the evening.

Absolutely loved our dinner experience! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We were a group of five--indecisive, photo-happy, and definitely not the easiest table--but our waiter, Amadou, handled everything with grace, patience, and genuine kindness. He made sure we were never rushed and truly helped us enjoy every moment of our night. I believe we also had the pleasure of meeting the owner--an incredible man who took the time to engage with us and added a personal, heartfelt touch to our dining experience. On top of the exceptional service and ambiance, we were treated to the most incredible view of the Eiffel Tower and the city--it was absolutely breathtaking. The crowd around us was lovely as well, which made the entire evening even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for both the food and the unforgettable experience!

The service was EXCELLENT from the hostess taking our coats to the fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower. We had only arrived in Paris several hours earlier and this was an excellent beginning to the birthday/xmas gift to my husband. He even got a complimentary dessert complete with "sparkler!" I highly recommend the "Aromatic Beef" and the "Duck Breast! The "Wild Sea Bass" did not disappoint either. The service was impeccable, the staff courteous/friendly, many of which spoke multiple languages. I highly recommend. We will definitely be returning here on our next trip.

Very friendly and accommodating for our toddler! View was spectacular. I personally think when you go here you pay for the view, not the food. That being said, four a tourist place with an amazing view the food was decent and expensive.

Food and service were great. We sat inside because they wanted $240 extra to sit on the terrace. That felt very steep on top of a $500 dinner for 4. We tried to go outside to take a pic on the terrace of their beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower but were told "sorry, but the terrace was only for VIPs". This did not sit well with me, but understood if the other 40+ guests paid the outrageous fee to sit on the terrace. Other than feeling like 2nd class, the restaurant is beautiful, service was good, and food was pretty darn good.

The ambiance was incredible, the service was friendly, the duck was unforgettable. They had blankets and heaters so the chilly night was perfectly cozy. I loved it. 4 out of 5 because they didn't know how to make classic vodka martini with a twist. But we drank wine instead!

The worst dining experience I have even endured. Advertised and priced as a luxury restaurant, We Waited over half an hour to be even served water and the waiters were just on their phones. We payed 200 charge to reserve outside, not informed that it wouldn't be refunded when we showed up or put towards the meal. When it started "raining" we were yelled at, literally yelled at by the host that we couldn't be inside and we were sat in the corner looking at a reflection of a screen of the Eiffel Tower. We begged for a refund for the outside seating but were refused and yelled at. We also didn't receive our full meal from outside it was left and they tried to make us pay for food we hadn't even eaten yet. The servers were defeating and rude and they wouldn't refund the 200 that we students payed to sit inside. Half the restaurant outside got to stay outside and it didn't even rain.

Ambiance was amazing with a modern vibe Food was excellent and the service was top notch. We have done a few dinners around Paris and this was our favorite view and dining experience. Wow!

Went here for my friends birthday and they charged $200 to sit outside, not disclosing that that fee would not go back to the meal and was part of the "experience" which was just a glass of champagne per person. Right after our food came, they proceeded to tell us that there was a "tornado" and we had to move inside for our own safety. Although we said we were fine being outside if it was going to rain, they forced us inside and said they'd bring our food and drinks to our new table. We asked to be refunded for the 200$ outdoor fee and they refused, saying "it's not our fault it rained." Worst service I've ever experienced, they didn't offer to comp anything. After we went inside, they forgot to bring one of our dishes which was 50 euro as well as a drink that was not even half empty and cost €20. Afterwards, when the bill came, they didn't comp a single thing even though we complained because not everything we'd payed for came back to our new table. And on top of that, it rained for 10 minutes and stopped raining so we were forced to sit inside for no reason. ON TOP OF THAT, when we first arrived we had to flag a waiter down for water after 20 minutes of waiting for anyone to come up to us. DO NOT GO HERE! Everyone is rude and confirms the stereotype that Parisian people are disrespectful to foreigners and can't provide even decent service.

Review of Café de l'homme Do not go here - it is a waste of money and time. The good: Fantastic view of the Tour Eiffel (but the same view can be free). Food was good to very good. We had the shared starter, the fish, the duck, the cream puffs and the pecan pie. Most of the dishes were better than bistro or brasserie level food. The bad: The price is 540 Euro for a couple, which was not clearly disclosed at the time when booking the reservation. To cancel, the cost is 100 Euro. For this high price, it is reasonable to expect a fine dining experience and professional service. The service was horrible. The waiter was more interested in talking (or doing magic tricks for other customers) than listening to our requests or answering our questions. The waiter tried to add caviar to our starter without disclosing that it would cost an additional 100 Euro. After sitting at our table with no food for too long, we had to ask for the amuse-bouche. The waiter mistakenly poured champagne in a water glass and then took the glass with champagne away. When we said we did not want more champagne, the waiter brought us more anyway and we had to make sure we were not charged extra. We ordered coffee drinks with dessert but no coffee was served. We asked again for coffee and did not receive it. We got up to leave and made sure we paid for the overpriced experience. The waiter chased after us to ask for a tip. We told him service was poor so there would be no tip. He had no interest in hearing our feedback. There was no acknowledgment of any service deficiency. There were standard "gifts" given to us while we were walking out which I gave to someone on the metro so I can forget this place. This was our last meal and night in Paris, after a very fun trip in France. This is my first review of any restaurant. Because of this terrible experience, I feel compelled to urge all who read this review to avoid this restaurant. The experience at Café de l'homme left a horrible last impression of Paris on us. We've been to Paris three times now. We travel every year and appreciate service from hard-working professionals. This place is incredibly over-priced and a tourist trap. I urge you not to go here.

Not sure why this place has a rating it does. But we had an incredible time. The view of the Eiffel Tower is beyond amazing. The food was great. We had everything from caviar to steak to the pear desert. I think the great thing besides everything I mentioned was having Tom as our waiter. In beteeem giving us drinks and food he was also an amazing photographer with the tower behind us. Definitely sit outside. Blankets and heat lamps are plentiful! But Tom has to be asked for and booked by name. Maybe he was the difference that would change the rating. Anyways, put it on the list for a must!!!

Highly recommend!!! We had an amazing dining experience at Cafe d'l Homme! It was our first time in Paris and we hoped to find a spot to eat a nice dinner near the Eiffel tower to see it lit up at night. We had wonderful food, a very attentive and accommodating server, Nader, and we had a perfect view of the Eiffel tower at night. On the hour, every hour the Eiffel tower sparkles for a few minutes and the terrace there, had a perfect view for watching the breathtaking display. We took pictures and enjoyed our time. We even had help booking another nice dining experience for the next night, by the hostess! My sister in law had an upcoming 40th birthday and Nader, our server, even came with a sparkler candle and a decadent dessert in surprise for her. We highly recommend Cafe d'l Homme!! 5 stars!

IGNORE THE REVIEWS ABOUT POOR SERVICE. This place is an amazing experience! The service was incredible. Tom was our waiter and was so kind. He took many pictures for us inside and outside on the terrace. He made us feel very welcome, offered recommendations when we asked and never once rushed us or made us feel like a bother. His assistant waiter was Darius who also provided fantastic service along with a great personality, and humor. I would 100% comeback, the food was amazing! Below is what we ordered. Appetizers Ocean treasure Label Rouge sea bream sashimis with ponzu vinegar condiment Aromatic explosion Salers beef fillet tataki enhanced with 11 aromatic spices Entrees Beef slowly cooked for 7 hours Variation of confit and mashed carrots Scallops in the spirit of a bouillabaisse Fennel, celery and confit potatoes served with a rouille Dessert Tiramisu Lemon meringue Tart

I made reservations for my partner and I before reading reviews here and honestly was a bit scared to get turned away at the door as others had. But we had a delightful experience! We got their 'Eiffel experience' and paid a fixed cost that included 3 course dinner, front row table, unlimited champagne (one that's 130 euro a bottle!) and a few little gifts at the end (chocolate, wine, and whiskey from the museum!). I felt it was a really great value all in. We set our reservation to begin shortly before sunset, so we could see the tower in the daylight and sparkling at night, highly recommend! Food was pretty good, certainly not the best I've ever had but tbh I've felt this way no matter where I've gone in France. And so the reason for 4 stars. Our waiter was attentive enough to refill our champagne but food was a bit slow. But hey, where else have we got to be? We stayed from our 20:15 reservation till about 23:30, and it was lovely.

Food was good...but the service was horrible. They had a private party of at least 50 rugby players and others. That was more important while the rest suffered. They could have closed reservations if they were hosting such a large party. Got there at 7:45pm and didn't leave until about 10:45pm. Waiting for the check was a third of that. Never got a second drink I ordered before dinner. I told him to cancel the drink and get us the check. He said he'd get it and take it off the check. Still didn't happen. Finally went inside to look for him. Apologized again. 15 minutes later, manager comes apologizing with free dessert. Two dumplings that you dip in chocolate. Should have removed the $100 we paid for the "experience". The atrocious experience ruined mine and my wife's romantic last night in Paris.

Nice restaurant but service very poor .......me and my husband try to order some food but no one tell us about no food at the moment

Beware. I paid cash - I counted the money in front of our waiter (who was trying all night to get a big tip), 3 times, only to be stopped as we were leaving that one of the €50 bills turned into a €10. Really shouldn't be subject to that kind of nonsense from a so called upscale establishment.

Came here on our first line in Paris, the ambience was great such a nice view of the Eiffel Tower. If you don't have a table facing the Eiffel Tower, you can go outside on the balcony, and it's an amazing view. The service was outstanding, and the food was also very great.

This establishment was falsely advertised. It wasn't until when we arrived that they told us it is $50 pp just to sit outside with a view of the eiffel tower. We decided to sit inside and the food options were really mediocre. The meat was dry and in general the dishes were not very flavorful. On top of that everything was quite overpriced for the quality. I would not return and would caution any other potential tourists from falling into this trap of an establishment.

A must visit when in Paris. I went there for my birthday dinner. The ambience of the restaurant is just cozy and perfect. It has the best view of the Eiffel Tower. The food was absolutely delicious. I am a vegetarian and had quite a few options. I loved their truffle and red pasta. We also ordered fries. To start the celebration we ordered champagne. The staff were super friendly and the service was super good. Our server made custom drinks based on the alcohol we drink. My overall experience was really good and I would definitely recommend it.

My friend wanted to have dinner, on her birthday, where we could see the Eiffel Tower. The view was perfect and they encourage taking pictures when the tower lights up. Our waiter was engaging, fun and recommended the perfect wine. All of us loved our dinner and desserts (risotto with truffles, braised beef, chocolate soufflé, Mille fueille and cap frette paris).

I don't normally write reviews, but I promised me new friend here that I would. My husband and I spent our last evening in Paris at Cafe de l'Homme and what a magical spectacular night it was! I didn't realize it was inside a museum and facing the Eiffel Tower- as my husband surprised me. The service was incredible, food delicious, and view simply amazing. From the moment we were seated, we were well attended by our host Nader. If you have the opportunity, I encourage you to splurge, you won't regret it!

Good Ambaince. We got seated in the far back. With another 6 plus group of diners. Waited 25 mins for ANY acknowledgement from the server. The music was terrible because it kept turning ON AND OFF. The other guest were all complaining to the other employees, but nothing is being done. After 30 mins of waiting, and still no server around. We got up and left. The other tables were applauding, telling us we made the right choice not being subjected to that really bad experience. They too wish they had left.

Do not waste your time. We had a reservation that was made weeks before our arrival. We showed up to our reservation and the staff lied to us and said they didn't have the reservation. I showed them on Open Table and the staff continued to lie. Sounds like the restaurant got a private event and didn't bother to notify the guests who had made reservations. Trashy service. Not worth wasting your time. Attaching screenshot of our reservation through Open Table.

Everything about the restaurant is perfect, the food, ambience, location and mostly the service. We specially liked to give thanks to Nader who gave us the best service, he was so profesional and friendly at the same time. A big asset for the restaurant!

My Fiance and I had the most spectacular engagement dinner here. The food, service and view of the Eiffel Tower were amazing. I do recommend checking sunset times in Paris before booking the reservation to make sure you're there when the Eiffel Tower is lit up!

Horrible service and worst hospitality for a restaurant. The "security" and hostess are clueless and have no idea how to talk people and have no respect for you if you have a baby in a stroller. All they care about is you paying the $100-$250 per person surcharge for their horrible service. Highly highly do not recommend this place

To say our visit was fabulous is an understatement. We were greeted by the museum security that led us to the entrance of Cafe de l'Homme. We had a reservation for interior a la carte (which means you simply sit inside and order off of their menu). They charge extra per person if you sit outside on the terrace. The closer you sit to the Eiffel Tower, the more they charge. Sitting inside was good enough for us plus we were able to take pictures on the terrace after our meal. They do have an English menu. We were seated at a sweethearts table looking directly at the Eiffel Tower. The view was amazing and so was the food. It is very high class with excellent service. This restaurant is expensive but well worth it if you want an intimate meal in front of the Eiffel Tower. We ordered the mushroom pasta and the beef tenderloin as well as the daquiri passion drink. It came out to be around 140 Euros. All of the food was phenomenal!

Made a reservation and they wouldn't let us in. Why? Because he said no you just booked it. Showed them the reservation.. they said oh you booked it on thefork not with us... we're going to let us in but when I he asked if it was for dinner or drinks I said both. He said no you can't go in kitchen is closed. When I said ok just drinks he said bar is closed only restaurant. Said ok im hungry. He said no I don't like how you're talking to me im canceling your reservation. Called the restaurant they told me they were busy helping customers. Reviews were bad and now I see why.

Great view, but completely ruined by the poor service and mediocre food. Don't mind paying for a great experience, but it was a total let down.

The only thing you're doing when you come here is for the perfect evening view of the sparkling tour Eiffel. I believe because the concierge at Mandarin Oriental made a reservation for me, they had provided me a great seat; however... Service is absolutely horrendous. Luckily I had someone who would occasionally check in on me. However, I had to ask. It was so bad that the table next to me - as they were leaving, mentioned that they agreed how horrible the service was. I ordered the pate, which was subpar. Everything just seemed a bit below average. And for the price you're paying, at least excel in one or two areas.

I really never make reviews or bad ones at that but this place was so horrible how they treat people we had to leave immediately. I had a note on my reservation we had a baby and even confirmed in person 2 weeks prior and they rejected us with the baby at the door ... the security man was incredibly rude and I've never had an experience like this before. Went to Carette and was much happier across the street

They are very rude and the food quality is not matching with their price. The customer service is far lower than what you expect while paying that much.

Don't expect to see the Eiffel Tower unless you are sitting at the few tables outside and a couple of seats inside by the window. The rest of the restaurant you can hardly see the tower. My husband and I made 7pm reservations, they open at 7p and we were the second couple to be seated. We could not sit by the window to see the Eiffel Tower because other people made reservations at a higher price to sit there. I don't mind people paying more to be seated closer to the tower, but why not make the option open to all ? Anyways, I would have gone to a rooftop bar to get better views of the tower if I had known there was no way for us to be seated close to the tower. Very false advertising considering they advertise the tower on their website yet few seats actually see the tower.

Man at the door who claimed he was the manager wouldn't let us in even though we had a reservation and was extremely rude and provided no reason. He just kept saying it's not possible that we have a reservation even though we showed him the email which is insane.

Réservation annulée 48 heures avant la date - je dois me contenter d'être remboursée de mes €200 de "garantie de place" Never again!!

First of all the view of this place is absolutely amazing! We went 11/19 and I thought it would be closed (like most outside places this time of year) but it was open outside and we had a perfect day to enjoy our recent engagement. They had space heaters to keep you warm and inside seating as well if you preferred. I can't say enough about the view but the food was really good as well. It is pricey due to the location but it was still really good food. I got the steak €38, and she got the salmon €34 and the meals come with one side (except the macaroni). The sides are smaller but enough to enjoy a meal without feeling over stuffed. We also got the chocolate which was very rich but very good if you like chocolate. I would definitely recommend this place if you go to Paris if only just for a drink (which is expensive too) but the views are absolutely amazing, see pics included.

The food was terrific. The views of the Eiffel Tower were awesome. For most of the evening the service was adequate. But trying to leave was very irritating. We asked our waiter numerous times for the check but it took 25 minutes. You would think paying for a meal is the most important part of the meal for the restaurant. Then he asked for a tip for him and his colleagues. Our reservation came with a souvenir gift so we asked for it prior to leaving a modest tip. After 10 more minutes I needed to ask the manager for the souvenir. I took the gift and the tip with me and left.

A couple of hours before our reservation I received a phone call from the restaurant telling me that my request to sit outside on the terrace would cost an additional 50 euros per person! 200 euros more in total before we had even ordered! We were completely shocked! Even if this included a coupe of champagne or a glass of wine this additional charge on top of the restaurants already expensive menu was ridiculous. Sadly, I had hoped to entertain my guests from Australia there before they returned the next day. My wife and I had been many times under the restaurants previous owners and were never extorted money like this. I had raved about the amazing view to my guests who, in the end, never did get to enjoy it. From the photos I've seen of the new seating arrangement, it looks like only half the table gets to see the view anyway! The Fork.com website where I made the booking and all booking confirmations I received did not advertise this supplement. Terribly disappointing.

NOT WORTH IT! Absolute worst service I have experienced here in Paris! One waiter for the entire restaurant. A huge disappointment because the location is beautiful.

This place was horrible. We were excited about the view of the Eiffel Tower but the service was atrocious and the food was mediocre. I would not recommend this place. they never checked on us during dinner and they wouldn't even acknowledge they were horrible.

Great food. good prices. Unbelievable view of the Eiffel Tower. Excellent service.

Whatever you plan to do in Paris, no matter how many times you saw it on your friends and families posts, it is worthwhile to visit Eiffel tower in flesh. More so, we decided to dine on our last night in Paris with the Eiffel Tower as our back drop. The restaurant is situated behind the building which houses the Musee National de la Marine at The Trocadero. The place is spacious but we chose to sit outside for the obvious reason. Everything here is a little bit over priced for what it is worth, but as the saying goes, you can't buy happiness but you can buy the view! For our appetizer, we shared a blue-fin tuna tartare with yuzu and wasabi, it was lovely paired with a bottle of Cotes de Gascogne and for the entree I selected a homemade beef tartar served with homemade French fries. The service was a bit slow but whose rushing? specially when you're having a romantic dinner right at the heart of Paris. I just didn't want it to end!

The food was delicious, the service great and the view amazing. Can recommend the macaroni with truffle they don't they don't hold back on the truffle. Can also recommend the lemon meringue, really refreshing lemon taste.

This place is definitely for the ambiance and the view, when the patio area is open, it faces straight into the tour Eiffel, that being said, it's In the $$$$ level as far as the money you may be spending. Food was good but portions are small compare to the price. It's also great for a drink or warm coffee with a bite to nibble and chat. Tip: try to book in advance sometimes they have promotions. Use app, "the fork" to reserve. free WiFi available.

Amazing food with an amazing view! Came here at night for my day trip to Paris with my boyfriend, he's a pretty picky eater, but this place appealed to both of our palettes. Definitely a little pricey but hey when in Paris, treat yourself. The food and service was impeccable, would recommend to anyone looking for a date. Ugh in Paris. Another perk, even in the cold you can eat outside they have very good heaters and the best view of the Eiffel!

This is my third day in Paris and every culinary experience has been underwhelming. Except walking in this restaurant. We originally were supposed to do the Girafe but couldn't get anything and the concierge suggested this spot. Listen to me And listen to carefully Them fucking mash potatoes are absolutely the best I ever had in my whole life. I kissed the chef. Wow! That cod with the spinach and the mash dropped my invisible panties.

Do Not Go. Same view for free right outside. Waiters try to pressure you into tipping, and try to charge you 50 euro per person just to sit at the table. "I want tap water"... of course we get 24 euro bill for Evian we specifically asked not to have. Waiters will try to grab your money at every chance, and then talk about you behind your back with other waiters thinking you can't speak French.

Best cuisine in Paris. Five star service and ambiance. Unforgettable evening. Wine list is excellent.

Not the biggest fan of their service or their food. The view is beautiful though but it's not worth the price. I recommend only sticking with a pastry and a cup of coffee. The food is overpriced and they give you small portions for it. We ordered asparagus and it only came with five sticks of them for 25€. The place is clean and beautiful and I don't like giving bad reviews but I can't find anything positive except for the view in the restaurant. This is the first and last time I'll come here. I won't be recommending this restaurant to anyone.