FIEF / Fait Ici En France

What was good was wonderful. The rest was more interesting than nice. 3 out of 5 courses in the non-counter 5 course tasting menu were really good; the others were a bit weird, or simply off (eg, the "celeriac coffee" sauce tasted mostly like burned vegetables; one of the wines tasted like wet, fermented, hay); the vegetarian dessert was just odd - more like a palate cleanser (olive and lemon?). But when they did well, they did very well indeed. The mains were great, and the "cheese course" was out of this world (and much more interesting than a slab or two of cheese). The palate cleanser was ... intense. The bread was really tasty. We had one each of the regular and fancy wine pairings. Not surprisingly, the latter were quite a bit nicer. But even there there were misses - some of the dishes were just really hard to pair with. (I complained about one of them, and an alternative was immediately offered.) Service was super friendly.

This was an amazing dining experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone who’s a foodie and interested in experimental, out of the box cuisine. Chef Victor was leading the kitchen with extreme attention to detail, and is clearly scrupulous. The food was perfectly executed and exciting, I ate multiple things I’ve never tried or even heard of before. While we didn’t love every single bite, that’s what happens when the chef takes risks and it was still an amazing meal. Wine paring was also amazing, and not shy on the pours either. Service was great, and the chefs counter is the best seat in the house! The chefs were even taking questions about the dishes as we ate. All in all an excellent experience.

We had a beautiful meal here, everything tasted delicious and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food is thoughtfully sourced, curated and cooked beautifully. I had their vegetarian menu, my husband had their meat menu and both were fantastic. However we must have come on an off night because we waited 40 minutes between the palate cleanser and the dessert course. The pacing of the meal was off but that gap was really bad. We sat down at 8:15 and didn’t leave until after 11. I know it’s the French culture to dine late, but 40 minutes between courses is disappointing for a Michelin restaurant. I’m not sure if I asked about it if the staff would have noticed - no one came to check on us between courses (which is expected in France, I suppose). Overall good meal, not sure if I can recommend this restaurant because of the experience.

First of all want to thank the Chef and his team for exciting, surprising and very satisfying culinary journey me and my wife had. Each and every dish we tried that night , surprised us in a different way with the wide variety of ingredients that can be sourced in mainland France. The service was amazing, with very attentive and friendly staff. The only downside was the seating arrangement and the decor of the back side of the restaurant, it felt a little underwhelming. I felt conflicting as my mouth was having a randevouz with an amazing dish full of complicated notes and flavours while my eyes were looking at a decor of a suburban North American restaurant.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. This is the 3rd Michelin star restaurant we have visited and possibly our favorite of the three. The server was extremely attentive and anticipated our needs well. The pacing of the food was excellent. We never felt that we were waiting for too long, but never felt rushed either. Each of the dishes were superb. Best of all, they offer both a vegan and an omnivore menu. Although I am not vegan, I chose the vegan tasting menu and was very satisfied both with the quality and the amount of food. The atmosphere was modern and refined without feeling stuffy. Highly recommended.

We had the vegan 5 courses menu, it was amazing! I loved that you can see the staff preparing the dishes and that all of them are super nice and speak also English. Such an experience to be there!

Well, thank you very much for our fantastic gastronomical experience yesterday evening ! We and our taste buds thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The place, the service and especially the food were wonderful.

My wife and I came here for a splurge dinner during a week stay in Paris. We did the plant based tasting menu and it was fabulous. We’re not strictly vegetarian, but we eat mostly vegetarian and always look for exceptional vegetarian or veggie-forward options when we travel. This was the fanciest dinner of our trip, and it easily lived up to expectations. Each course was very thoughtful and beautifully presented. The staff were as solicitous as can be, and the chef even checked in to be sure we enjoyed the meal. We sat near the open kitchen, which was interesting to watch: The kitchen staff worked with quiet intensity. They offer both vegetarian and non-veggie menus.

I have no words that can do justice, but I'll try and pick one... Exceptional. A philosophy of eating locally (to a degree), and creating an experience to take you around the country. Service was the best I've had in France (which may not say much, but even with American standards I can say the team was VERY GOOD). Ambiance was great. Music was not overpowering, the bar experience doesn't require one to get overly dressed to impress. There's a level of intimacy and friendliness you experience. Incredible chef that was orchestrating and narrating it all... I was very impressed and pleased. Truly an experience I will look back on very fondly. (experiences may vary got people not at the bar - but I imagine it would be different and great in other ways)

FIEF is a one Michelin starred restaurant and it truly delivered an exceptional experience. We went for the 10 course grand tasting menu €165pp. I was there to celebrate a friend's birthday. Instead of the wine pairing, we decided to go for a bottle of white wine based on the sommelier's recommendation. One thing I wish they had offered upon arrival was a sanitized napkin or cloth to clean our hands, but it's OK. The Grand tasting menu is available at the counter @ 8PM only. It was really hot because of the open kitchen concept and counter seating. But it was worth it, you get to see the chefs cook, prepare, and plate your food. My absolute favorite dish was the monkfish liver with dashi soup! It was rich, buttery, and delicious!!! Most of the dishes were impressive. I really didn't like the blue cheese foam/ice cream. The lingering aftertaste was gross! But that's a personal preference! I'm not usually a fan of cheese. The dishes were pretty innovative, however there were too many desserts. Chef Victor Mercier was incredibly attentive, especially in accommodating my friend's preference to avoid raw fish! He personally cooked everything for her. He was humble and hands on! I didn't even know he was the owner until I looked it up afterward. Service was fantastic throughout. FIEF is definitely worth checking out!

I forgot to post my review (visit from a few months ago), so here it goes! As soon as I finalized my itinerary, I reserved the tasting course at the counter seating to make sure. I liked the modern decor and the counter seating so that you can see the whole cooking scene. The chef explained each dish to guests either in French or English so that some of us do not speak French could understand. ;) While the course was 2.5 hr long, I did not feel like that long. Enjoyed some of the dishes particularly - adopted Asian influence nicely and created new modern cuisine. The service was excellent both from the chef and his team members. They were kind enough to answer my questions.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. FIEF is a French Michelin 1 star restaurant with kitchen counter seating or indoor dining room seating. Opted for the grand tasting menu for 165€ at 8 pm exclusively and it was a 2.5 hour dinner featuring 10 courses with a view of the kitchen the entire night. Most of the courses were excellent, from the flavors, textures, and contrasts. I did notice that they reuse some of the sauces, resulting those sauces being quite bold/salty. Weaker parts of the evening included the bread which was a surprise. The miso butter was phenomenal. The tasting menu was more towards vegetarian with merely a slice of pigeon and fish for protein for the evening. Desserts were excellent although the last bites were a touch sweet.

Want a vegan Michelin dining experience? This is it. Fief is all about genuinely excellent service, French food of the highest quality and a wine list that will keep you up at night wishing you were still there. Our reservation that night actually didn't go through and the host was adorable and made it work. He really wanted us to have a good experience no matter what. And we did. Every server there did a fabulous job and the food was heavenly. The atmosphere is modern and chic without any extra glitter or non sense. It's all about the food!

Probably one of the best tasting menus I've ever had (including over some of the world's top restaurants). Service was incredible too. Not cheap but amazing value!