Le Christine

We had a fantastic 7-course tasting menu with pairing wines. While some dishes had unusual flavour combinations that perhaps weren’t entirely to our taste, we appreciated them all as part of the experience. One of those dishes was a puff pastry tart with veal sweetbreads - so rich. My personal favourite was the smoked mussels with samphire, mussel cream and candied lemons - surprisingly light, refreshing and beautifully balanced. The wine pairings were excellent. Wine from Corsica was a particular highlight, shame I can’t recall the name. The service was friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this place and would happily return. Merci

Wonderful experience in the heart of Saint Germain. We had the business lunch style menu which was tasty and very inventive. The interior design is beautiful and what I like about Parisian restaurants with visible dark wood beams apparent rough stone walls. Pleasant colors and I particularly enjoyed the sound absorbing panels. The dessert was divine!

Cute and quaint. A little too much pressure for the tasting menu, which we did - and it was very, very good. Clever and unique and the best part was we left feeling satisfied but not overly heavy - big portions for a 5-6 course tasting menu but not so heavy and rich that you couldn’t finish it (which happens to us often). Wine pairings were nice too. Clientele felt international. Great spot!

The food was outstanding, special thanks to the chefs and kitchen team, we really enjoyed the 5 course degustation. Our waiter (young man with glasses and ponytail) was very attentive and provided a detailed explanation of each course, he is a credit to your restaurant.

I had high expectations for the 6-course tasting menu. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. This was the most disappointing meal of my time in Paris. Below is a summary of my issues with this restaurant: -Upon being seated, it was not until the end of my second course when I was asked if I wanted a drink. I was going to get the wine pairing, but opted not to at this point since the point of the pairing was already missed. -The biggest issue I had was that I was served raw sea bass for my 3rd course. I have eaten enough seafood to tell the difference between 'just cooked' (perfectly cooked) fish and raw. The edges of the filet were cooked nicely, it was the center that was visibly raw. I couldn't cut through the fish with my knife, and instead the flesh tore (as it would when raw). The kitchen merely recooked the peice of fish I was served (now mangled). It ended up overcooked and I choked on a pin bone. I picked three other bones out of the filet.. this was completely unacceptable. I provided this feedback after I choked down the remainder of the fish to which the response was "oh that is too bad, sometimes that happens". -It took 1 hour between the fish and my next course. I told the waiter at the 50. Minute mark that if the dish wasn't coming out, I would be leaving. Luckily it did come out. Course 4 was better than the fish course, but the portion size was too small. -the waiter did pour me a glass of wine as an apology, which I appreciated. However the meal I had at this restaurant was not worth 118€. You would be better served at any other bistro in this arrondissement. Positive: Dessert was very good. Unfortunately the shortcomings of the whole experience could not be wiped away by the dessert. I give whoever made the dessert kudos for trying their best. I have no interest of returning to this restaurant and warn others considering coming here to reconsider. All the tables around me experienced very slow service. When I left, the table across from me had also sent back food saying it was under done from what they ordered. They had overheard my conversation with the table next to me and the waiter, and was shared glances and an eye roll that just suggested "good luck".

A quick review for this Michelin restaurant (follow me for all the reviews and updates of every Michelin Star in Paris) Clearly they are working to get a star or at least to get as close as possible to a star. The food was fresh, just enough elaborate but not too much and inviting. The wine list is on the good side for a non star. Honestly, it’s ten time better to have lunch here than in most restaurants around (aside from the other Michelin). I assure you. Interestingly, when I went there were local but also some foreigners but I m not sure how they knew the address (I think they are living in Paris because they had a very long lunch ;) ) Very solid non star.

Am surprised this restaurant hasn't earned a Michelin star yet. The young and very talented Chef Rodolphe Despagne has done a wonderful job conjuring up a 7 course tasting menu using French ingredients, cooking methods (with a minimal use of molecular gastronomy), and traditional sauces. The wine pairing takes the experience to another level. Last but not the least is the exceptional service. In Paris one is spoilt with options for excellent and above average food. This one definitely stands out among them. You do not want to miss out on this one. PS: Attached is the tasting menu but it changes every month.

We were fortunate to dine here on our last night in Paris, leaving us with the best meal for last. Service was impeccable and the food was amazing, giving many different levels of texture and flavor in one bite. We will definitely return to Le Christine when we return to Paris.