L'Arcane

The best possible dining experience we could’ve hoped for, superb tasting menu each course was superb and very artistic. The service was impeccable with very friendly staff we booked for a lunchtime and the restaurant filled up very quickly. Would highly recommended this restaurant for the ultimate tasting experience.

We went for lunch with wine pairing. Fantastic food and great wine selection. Attentive staff without being intrusive. Cozy environment. I reserved the table in the last minute on Michelin’s website and it’s far better than I expected. Truly a hidden gem in Paris. Would come back for dinner next time!

A hidden gem in Montmartre, not far from our home. The service was very attentive, they spoke English well. The food was delicious from start to finish. The wine list is quite vast. And the staff were really friendly. We were inside because it was too hot to be on the terrasse. But the next time we hope to enjoy it outside as the terrasse looked cute and cozy. The decor inside was not overly impressing but more like you were in a close friend’s home. Not as chic as other places in the same genre. But the focus was on the food which was really great.

Updated Dec 2023: we were so much impressed by the dinner in a summer night that we decided to come back for the winter menu (and we didn’t dine at Michelin restaurants often!) well the cuisine and service still deserved the star but somehow can’t be compared to their own summer menu. Maybe because we set such a high expectation and also the winter dishes were all comforting but no explosion of flavor or surprise. The side of the duck course which seemed to be deep fried noodle was really a big question mark. Anw it’s still our favorite restaurant and we somehow still want to come back to give another try July 2023: Lovely terrace dinner, memorable culinary experience from the first to the last bite (and sip 😊) everything was delicious, ingredients of the season, flavors from all around the globe. We were completely seduced at the end with the 2 desserts. The unbelievably fresh fragrance from the panna cotta bowl. The surprisingly good combination of peach, verbena and black tea. Summer touched you in all the senses. Professional and friendly service. Such a gem !

We came here for lunch. Overall it was a good experience, food was excellent and good value considering it's a one Michelin star restaurant. The main issue was the service. The service was not as polish as it should be for a Michelin restaurant. They messed up our wine pairing and as a result they were pouring wine out of order. Hopefully it is just our luck and it's not a regular occurrence. With that being said; I would still recommend and return for another meal.

(Vegetarian Review) Really well executed, delicious food. Very good value. A really nice balance between modern and classical technique. A chef who clearly knows how to cook at a very high level putting out great food. Highly recommended in Paris.

#1 (cf reviews listing) You come for the terrasse, you’re surprised by the one star cuisine. A nice one star Michelin terrasse is a pretty rare thing in Paris. Actually, the palaces send their own clients here. But then you discover that you’re in one of the cutest surroundings in Paris, the 18th with its famous stairs à la Amelie Poulain. And that’s the issue, because, you forget about the food. And the food is great. The interesting point about this chef it’s that he’s not about the trends, or even being “classical “. He has his own style (which is kind of rare, believe me, I ve tried more than 60 Michelin in Paris), and the execution is perfect. The service was above your average Michelin. The maître d hotel was professional and yet kind. You could hear her smile behind her mask. The crowd was interestingly mixed (couples, business, family lunch). Overall, a top tiers one star. Update 2022: This is the one where I decided to do the challenge of trying all the Michelin Stars in Paris under a year (follow me for all the reviews). So I went back a few days shy of a year. You can compare with the videos and the pictures, the menu has completely changed, but the smiles remained. Although I understand when chefs keeps signature dishes (like I wouldn’t want the quenelle from Relais Louis XIII to disappear! ), I really appreciate when the menu changes and there’s novelty. I also think it helps the chef to stay sharp. One point extra point because before I was less systematic (now I’m systematically checking it): the wine card and especially, for me, the Champagne one. The selection is quite strong on “artisan” (small vineyards ) for an extremely decent price, thanks to Arnaud Fatome. This is the perfect place to start your journey into dining with a gastronomic champagne. The package remains an unpretentious top tiers one star

From reservation request to mignardises, L'Arcane has dazzled us with their magic. Sophie has graciously accommodated our last minute request to add an additional guest. All of us had the tentation menu and my father and I added wine pairing (flight of 5 glasses of wines each). Every course is intricately prepared, delightful and fun to eat. Special mention goes to their wild turbot, it was very impressive. The sequence of dishes are well thought out with each dish bringing new flavors and experiences. Wine pairing was on point with each intended course too. Only area for improvement that we can point out, was the lack of information for wine-course pairing and we had to clarify. Kudos to the excellent and candid team comprising of Sophie, Hojo, Monie and Lēon. The service is attentive and not overbearing. Atmosphere was casual which to me enhances the dining experience without feeling stressful under unnecessary etiquettes. Exciting to see how far L'Arcane will go in future, will be back again the next time we visit Paris! 强力推荐的一星米其林餐厅 食物精致，美味 员工友善，服务周到 气氛比较放松