Minipalais

Beautiful place to have coffee or lunch, especially the outdoor area. Do make a reservation as it gets busy when the weather is good, and do check exhibition next door if any. The architecture is just amazing. The food is cool too, but service can be improved.

The food and wine were both superb. The environment was very cool too, one of the grandest places I've ever eaten. The vegetarian choices were unfortunately quite lacking and the portions aren't entirely filling, but that's par for the course with such places.

Amazing restaurant located in the historic building Grand Palais. Incredible place with normal food. That’s why is not a 5 star, a restaurant with that prices should be a 5 star food. The service is less than ok. The actitudes of the people working in them is a 2 star rating for them. The treat you as they are making you a favor instead of making you have an incredible time.

The locations great and the restaurant is pretty. The purple/blue light is a bit odd but you get used to it. The service was good. Our server forgot a requested side but it came out right away when requested again. The food was good but not really memorable. The red wine marbled egg starter was interesting but the highlight was the celery mousseline. The penne cooked as a risotto was just okay. The chorizo added some nice flavor but the pasta was okay with no hint of risotto creaminess I imagined. It’s a pretty stylish restaurant but I wished the food held up as much as the appearance of the restaurant.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff (can speak a mixture of languages), good food, and average prices. For starters, I had the escargot and fois gras. For the entrée, I had the sweetbreads and my partner had the spicy duck with orange sauce. Duck was delicious, but my sweetbreads was cooked with breading that made it taste like KFC chikken (and came with mashed potatoes, which made the dish even more like a plate from KFC). I wish they had a reduced balsamic glaze to go over the sweetbreads, or something different. For dessert, we had the café gourmand and grapefruit sorbet (both were great palate cleansers/finishers). This is a nice place to end a long day of walking around Paris.

Definitely on the pricier side but the service is excellent and well, the decor is stunning. Went for just a drink~ lovely selection of wines and cocktails at 16€ which isn't too bad and is the average price of a drink at a more or less "fancy" place in Paris.

The place is undoubtedly beautiful. When you arrive it is impossible not to feel amazed by the restaurant. However, I would not come back. Firstly, consider the prices to be too high for what it actually is. Secondly, we had the bad luck that nothing was left: we order the suggestion of the day and we were informed that there was not available. When we chose another thing, we had the same problem. In the end we decided to order things to share (planches). They were not bad, but not very good either, plus they were quite small. Also, the service, which started really good, ended by being quite bad. We tried to ask for drinks several times, but were ignored (needless to say, there were only few tables occupied). Anyway, probably it was just a bad day, but it was enough to decide not to come back.

Perfect! The service and staff were friendly, helpful, quick and efficient, attentive without feeling forced. The food was incredible, looked stunning and could not have tasted better. The wines were outstanding and the cocktails divine After our meal, we asked for a taxi recommendation and the wonderful staff simply called one for us All in all, a wonderful, high class dining experience

Classy ambiance with delicious food! We came here after wandering the Champs Elysees. We had a reservation, and were seated quickly in the open-air deck. We had a great view of the comings and goings of the Cours la Reine, and the Seine over the road. My salmon was a bit dry, but when eaten with the sauce and peas, was moisturized and flavored well. My lunch date's duck was delicious! Juicy and flavorful, it was a delicious bite. The bread served on the house is a bit dry, but flaky. The chips were salty and crunchy. Overall, I hope to return!

Le Mini Palais is in an idyllic location inside the Grand Palais, an exhibition hall and museum complex. The restaurant has a gorgeous main dining room and terrace, but unfortunately they stuck us in the reject room (I didn't bother to take a picture), a small annex dining room off the main large space. It had nice views of the terrace, and at least we had a table by the window, but I regretfully wish I had spoken up at the time and asked to be seated elsewhere with better ambiance. We were served bread and popovers, a fun and unique alternative to the standard bread offering. They were crusty on the outside, pillowy soft on the inside, and had a nice buttery and eggy flavor. The food was delicious but quite rich in general. Mom and I went halfsies on two dishes. The first was the parmentier, a dish of duck confit topped with potato purée. It was luscious and flavorful, but probably contained an epic amount of butter. It was quite greasy and the potatoes were absolutely butter laden. Imagine rich duck confit topped with the absolutely heaviest and richest potato purée in the world, and that is this dish. Rich but good. It was impossible to finish because of the richness, even though we swapped our plates halfway through eating so we could sample both of our selections. We also tried the Scottish salmon with green lentils and bacon. The fish was cooked perfectly and the lentils were super flavorful. This was also a tad decadent due to the bacon-laced stewed lentils beneath the fish. I'm glad we opted for only main courses and not appetizers and/or desserts. Because this place is so posh compared to some of the other restaurants we visited on our trip, I feel like the service was also less warm in comparison to other experiences. Some of the staff was actually a bit rude to us when after our meal we wanted to go onto the terrace to take a look at the view. A server actually said we should have just asked to be seated there, like it was our fault. Very strange and awkward. Based on my personal experience, Le Mini Palais was overrated and the service was lacking. Even though the food was generally good, just heavy, I wouldn't come back here for a future meal, nor would I recommend it. There are far better restaurants in Paris with much better food and service!

The locations great and the restaurant is pretty. The purple/blue light is a bit odd but you get used to it. The service was good. Our server forgot a requested side but it came out right away when requested again. The food was good but not really memorable. The red wine marbled egg starter was interesting but the highlight was the celery mousseline. The penne cooked as a risotto was just okay. The chorizo added some nice flavor but the pasta was okay with no hint of risotto creaminess I imagined. It's a pretty stylish restaurant but I wished the food held up as much as the appearance of the restaurant.

This was a most disappointing meal in Paris. Horrible management and terrible food. So many other amazing places to dine. Skip this place for sure.

One star is very tempting. Highly regarded, this is a great spot if you feel its important to be seen by the Paris fashion crowd. But be sure you can compete with them. If not, and you're there to experience their fabled cuisine, forget it. Other than watching dozens of people impressed with themselves in a half-empty restaurant and eating ok food which isn't what you came to Paris for, this is a no-go. Saumon mi cuit is suppose to be something special. It wasn't. The duck filet was boring. The Crozes Hermitage tasted great, but not enough to make up for the food. Fabulous room. Maybe that justifies the second star.

Went in the afternoon for a tea break had the afternoon tea with an assortment of cakes and cookies, small but delicious and a pot of tea all for 19 Euro. The room has a wooden floor, not a lot of decorations, but the music is at a good level you can hear the person you are with. The chairs are comfortable. There is outside dining as well. The location is ideal if you are at the Grand Palais or Mini Palais to just drop in.

Beautiful atmosphere and great drinks. This place has a very classy overtone and is beautifully with soft lighting. Unfortunately, we had just finished dinner at another Restaurnt and only had drinks here. The drinks are strong and impactful. I highly recommend this place for couples because of its intimate and romantic setting.

First up, this place is going to be hit or miss if you can see from the reviews. Some are fantastic, some are horrible. Secondly, regardless of the above comment, you WILL have stereotypical "French" slow/disinterested/rude service. Be aware of it and just be patient. Third, this is one of the only places open on a Sunday. If you need to eat somewhere Sunday night, go for this! Fourth, as part of the second one, they probably also don't speak English. Don't get the English menu. Our waiter got confused because we were ordering in English and he didn't know what was going on and I ended up getting the wrong thing. After some google translate, two different menu comparisons, and some spanish thrown in there, they very helpfully got me the correct dish. And last, our food was fabulous but don't bother with the virgin cocktails.

We had a dinner 06-11 with group of 8 people, food was ok, the service was not so attentive, we paid our bill, but on the way out we were chased by the waiter and demanding to pay our bill, I went to see the Maitre'd and this guy demanded 3 times to pay the bill despite my explanation that we already paid for it as if we are trying to run away and I think the guy wearing black suit is thinking we are just some kind of trash people, trying to embarrass us, until I saw the waiter who received our money ( we paid cash by the way) and show this Mitre'd the money.. that's the only time he let me go.... the thing here is , check with your people first before you suspect or accuse or embarrass the customer... I feel like we are being discriminated because we are asians? I am dis appointed with this bullshit...will never coming back in this restaurant....

Mini Palais is an unfair name for this place...since you're EATING IN A GIANT PALACE. I came here with my family and some old friends as a reunion dinner and we were in awe from start to finish. We sat on the palace grounds under spotlit marble statues, facing the Seine. We were eating on the early side for Paris (7 PM) so there were few other diners and service was impeccable. I started with the salmon fume, which came with an entire plate of salmon and a tzatziki and mint garnish. Fantastic. For dinner, I (and most others) got the tamarind-crusted pearl cod. The fish was light and was bathed in a broth that tasted like everything from lemon to ginger..and perfectly complemented the dish. For dessert, I had a baked fig thing that was very very good, but I'm not sure why I ordered it since I don't find figs exciting. I did love the ice cream that came with it. Others get the Crazy Pot, which is a giant tub/vase full of ice cream. It's absurdly large and a funny dessert for a grown man to order, but I watched it happen. Pictures will be uploaded shortly. This was the epitome of fine dining and I would definitely be back. As long as someone else is paying.

Wasn't expecting the quality of Dishes per to the decor. But oh la la .... The food Sardines a must Salmon was cooked to perfection. Ever so delicate with tandoori spice Poached pear dessert is refreshing and a favorite at the table. Love the food. The interior decor, ambiance and service unimpressionable

If you have the dough, this is a definite MUST. Customer service= typical 'French" style...a little lacking but better than your average Parisian restaurant. The GM checked in with us 3-4 times in the 3 hours we were here, I loved that! Ambiance= cool light art instead of boring/snobby art. High ceilings, and romantic. A little noisy because of the ceilings, but not too noticeable. Location: right off the Champs Elysee, sitting snug next to to the Grand Palais. Wonderful views of this gorgeous building and literally a stones throw from la seine...with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel tower. Was the perfect place to mosey over to after dinner for a romantic make out session. Food= WOW. The best risotto I've had in my life! I know, I know...it's risotto. But seriously, everything this place brings you is top notch, from the cheesy 'muffin' bread and jar of mini baguettes and various french breads as soon as you sit down, to your drinks and dinner. Quality is the best, and food is created and cooked with absolute love. Even a simple plate of risotto made my experience in Paris food totally complete. We ended up spending a little over 100 Euro for two and we had drinks, entrees, and shared a dessert. The food is rich, so I am really happy we skipped the appetizers, although they looked wonderful coming out of the kitchen. Tres Tres bon!

Horrible service, received stale bread and the waiter took forever to come over. I put in my cocktail and food order together. My food came right out but my drink took another ten minutes to receive. Two stars for the gorgeous venue, but definitely would not be returning here anytime soon. Currently waiting over a half an hour for my check to come. Overal Update: Last night, I attended a solo dinner at your restaurant. I avoided any real comments back to the waiter, as I felt was overally annoyed by the situation at the time. I woke up this morning, in hopes it may have resided by now, but I am still rather pissed by the situation. I had decided on eating at the MINIPALAIS because of the gorgeous interior and exterior. The food overall was satisfactory, but the service was completely appalling. After sitting down for a few minutes, someone came over and dropped off bread, and he mentioned bringing back the butter, but that was never received. On top of the no butter, the bread basket I received was stale. The next time he came over, was about 20 minutes after that and I had to flag him down. He then took my cocktail order with my dinner order. About ten minutes later my food came out, steak tartar and fries. At least ten minutes after that I received my cocktail. This was frustrating to me because I like to enjoy my drinks before my meal. Also, going back to the meal, I realized that the fries served would be considered the bottom of the barrel, all small pieces of fries. I had asked for mayonnaise, but the waiter stated the kitchen did not have any, so instead he suggested mustard. I waited about ten minutes before starting my meal to receive this mustard; When I realized he was not coming back, I began eating. When I was finished I sat at my table, turned around a few times to try to get the waiter's attention, then debated on just walking out on the check. Literally, no one was paying any attention to me over that 20 minute wait. I got up to go to the restroom as I debated on walking out on the check. I instead asked the attendant at the front desk if she could gather the check for me, she stated she could not. I then went back outside to my table. There were two guys in suits and the waiter and I mentioned to them all that I would like my check. I sat back down for about 5 minutes, no one came over. I stood up and went back to one of the guys in a suit and asked him to print the check. They both asked me how the meal was and I responded with, "ok", clearly I wasn't coming back anytime soon because there was no enthusiasm with that comment. This has been the worst experience I have put my money towards in the past two weeks I have been in Paris. I will be living here permanently and I plan to never return to your restaurant. In my thought, it was a waste of money and there was nothing fulfilling about eating at the MINIPALAIS.

We had the chance to sit outside on the terrasse for lunch, which was really amazing. The view is great, and the tables are well separated, you do feel that you have some privacy. The food was great, very well presented, and not too pricy. The hostess was very nice and welcoming as well. If there is one thing to be improved, i'd say the service, as the waiter did not look happy at all to be there. I recommend the Creme Brulée as a desert, amazing!

This very classy brasserie first caught my eye a few months ago while reading a NY Times article regarding various brasseries in Paris. I dined at many restaurants during my trip and my time here was particularly memorable because it was the most glitzy and the largest one of the bunch. I have to admit, I felt like an important VIP while sitting at the bar and drinking my wine and eating my steak tartare. I say this place is glitzy because it's located inside an old museum (it's inside the Le Grand Palais museum with its own separate entrance). So its walls are tall and the space is very open. Unfortunately I visited during the winter time. I say unfortunately because I understand dining on the outdoor patio during the summer time is an exhilarating experience. I ordered from their bar menu (they were in between lunch and dinner around 3:00 PM) and like I said I sat at the bar. Verdict of my steak tartare? I wasn't a fan of it. It's basically raw ground beef. However I'm glad I tried it and it definitely satisfied my appetite after a busy morning of walking around the Louvre. All in all, my visit was a very pleasant experience. Prices are a little bit on the high side, so I would recommend grabbing lunch or ordering from the bar menu if you want to keep costs down. Also don't worry if you're a local or a tourist, there was a good mix of both when I visited. Oh and by the way, if you see him say hello to the resident black cat for me.

This is a restaurant that is much better than it needs to be. Located in a wing of the Grand Palais, which is close to Ground Zero of touristic Paris, Le Minipalais is clearly catering to visitors. It's not just the available English language menu (which you should avoid) that signals the restaurant's intent, it's the portions, which are much larger than customary in France. Call that a feature, not a bug, because the food is excellent. For starters, my wife had the tuna tartare, which sat in its parfait dish above a healthy shot of guacamole. It all worked wonderfully, starting with the fresh, sushi-grade tuna. I opened with lightly fried jumbo shrimp coated with panko, which was served with a simple, Indian influenced sauce along with grated carrots. it's the kind of dish that looks ridiculously simple until you try it at home and realize that the pros know a thing or two about cooking that you just don't. My wife's main was line-caught whiting with a bread crust and wilted greens. About that crust: Just imagine this ... cracker sitting on top of perfectly braised whiting. It's fried, but also baked. Savory, but somewhat sweet. Light, but firm. HOW DO THEY DO THAT? And, of course, it's really only a garnish. My main was suprême de volaille (basically a bone-in chicken breast) with a walnut crust and a sunchoke puree. Unlike the whiting, the idea wasn't magic, but the execution was. This crust was easier to figure out than the one on the whiting, but that didn't keep it from adding just enough texture and flavor to wake up the dish without being overpowering. But the chicken would have been delicious without any adornment. It was cooked to a very pale pink that was satisfyingly moist but not remotely underdone. I assume all of the chicken comes out at that same perfect doneness. HOW DO THEY DO THAT? Wine was a St Véran from the Gorges Duboeuf Prestige line. It had much more character than I am used to in a Saint Véran, and for 47€ it was a good value. The wine list overall was intelligently selected, with offerings from around France and beyond. Prices looked mostly fair with many reasonably priced bottles between 50-100€ although not much under 50€. But while it's great to see a white from Bergerac on the list, the Chateau Vari Reserve 2015 was seriously overpriced. We passed on dessert, which looked great going by but were too big for us to even think about. The kitchen was extremely efficient, with minimal waiting between courses. It didn't exactly feel rushed, but when you are used to waiting it feels a bit strange not to. Service was friendly and attentive. Bonus points to the wine waiter, who asked my wife to taste, not me. I think that's the first time that's happened to us in France and maybe the third overall. I hope that's a trend, and that it continues. We were asked if we wanted the English language menu but it wasn't pushed on us. We got to take a look at that menu after dinner, and the translation was weak. I'm not sure I would have known what I was ordering if I had to rely on it. Better to get the French menu and just ask about a dish. Most of the waiters speak at least some English and there is always someone they could ask. The total for two with wine and water but no dessert or coffee was about 140€. Not cheap but excellent value for the quality (and amount) of food, especially given the location. In summary, Le Minipalais is a surprising good restaurant in a surprising setting. In an area where there are so many tourist trap restaurants, Le Minipalais is a beacon of quality. So go, but go hungry.

This place is located inside a museum so going there is a treat with its location and historic architecture. We ordered a lot of food to share amongst the group. Best was the tempura prawns and foie gras pate on toast. The beef tartare was a bit too chunky for my preference. The coffee martini was very smooth and their local wines were reasonably priced. The server was so nice to accommodate our request to have dessert outside in the balcony. I loved the Giant rum Baba with light vanilla cream. Sipping my coffee while enjoying the dessert in the outdoor balcony was a very nice experience.

Incredible dinner. Fois gras and Œuf mollet frit entrees were perfection. Duck (Filet de canette rôti) and Pork Belly (Poitrine de cochon grillée) were AMAZING. So delicious. THIS dessert though was incredible. MUST GET::: Gâteau au chocolat Guanaja du MINIPALAIS, insert de crème brûlée et glace vanille. Excellent dinner!

I thought I knew what to expect here: pretty good food in a beautiful setting. Needless to say, I was shocked when I had spectacular food in a stunning setting (and throw in excellent service to round it off). It was the last night my parents were in Paris visiting my and I wanted to take them somewhere that could provide more-than-decent food and nice ambiance. From the many reviews of Mini Palais I read, the restaurant fit that criterion. I knew we were in for something special when a particularly up-beat and charming server brought over fresh gruyere pop-overs. That's right, fancy cheese-bread. Warm, soft and practically melt-in-your-mouth, these were an excellent way to start the meal. Since it was their last night in Paris, I knew I could not let my parents leave without trying Fois Gras (I had failed with escargot, my "meat-and-potatoes" father flat-out refused). Unsurprisingly my dad was skeptical. Goose liver? Why would I want to eat that? I reminded him what hotdogs are made of (think intestines, lots of intestines) and he eventually gave in. After ordering an excellent bottle of Pouilly-Fouisse, the moment of truth arrived which came in the form of 4 slices of thin fois gras rolled up and sprinkled with sea salt, sitting upon a large piece of toast. I cut the toast into 4ths and we each took a piece. My dad looked at the fois gras with great consternation but eventually bit in. "Oh my God, that is good" he proclaimed "That is really good." I could not express it any better myself. We looked at the plate, one slice left. We looked at each other. I do not doubt that familial feuds have begun in France over who gets the last piece of a really good fois gras, but wishing to avoid that we split it (Although I swear he cut himself a bigger half). The mains were equally delicious. My father had the gnocchi, and was one of the most tender pastas I have ever tried. My mother's artichoke risotto was creamy and prepared perfectly. I had the best dish of the night which was Canette (ducking) with candied orange and honey. I always follow the most important carnivorous rule: If possible, always order the animal in baby-form. The Cannette was wonderfully seared and cooked just a shade above rare. Incredible. For dessert we shared the Baba-au-rhum for two, Enormous and covered in rum and Chantilly, I cannot think of a better way to end the evening and this entire dinner was an excellent end to my parent's trip in Paris. Tout est bien qui finit bien.

Too hip to be good...We were 8 for dinner. Food mainly OK, but menu quite limited. Service abysmal. Seated next to the terrace, where every smoker sits. Some dishes not available, without any apology. Super branché. Huit couverts pour dîner. Menu limité, certains plats "y'en a plus" (attente de 45' pour passer commande), service familier limite vulgaire. Et les fumeurs, n'en parlons pas.

Very nice and classy place, almost four stars rating, baba au Rhum was great, however not so much impressed by the red wine "nuit saint George", white wine " pouilly fumé" was very good. Got the dorade fish with pleurotte mushrooms, very sophisticated, I did appreciate. Will come back one day.

I had the pleasure of dining at the Mini Palais yesterday with a friend and my daughter. We ate on the terrace which was lovely in terms of architecture and style. The inside was a wonderful combination of old and new with an open ceiling which exposed the original, ornate ceiling. We started with a coupe de champagne accompanied by a tasty sort of puffed roll baked with cheese. I had the Vitello tonnato with big capers and parmesan which was outsanding ! My daughter opted for the Pork belly grilled with herbs, Agria mashed potatoes and mustard from Meaux. She finished everything apart from some of her potatoes. Whiting, almonds crust, baby spinach salad, pequillos and capers was the choice of our friend. None of us left anything on our plates ! The service was quite good apart from at the end when we were looking at the dessert menu. Fortunately for our stomachs, because he took so long to see what we would like, we decided we were too full after all. I noted that there is a private dining room in the restaurant as well should you have a special occasion to celebrate. Dining at the Mini Palais was a lovely experience and I will sit inside next time to enjoy the plaster statues and other decorator touches the room has to offer. The inside has a warmth to it with wooden walls, leather touches and more. It is a wonderful combination of 'old' & 'new'.

Would rate this restaurant a 3.5 if I could. For starters, the terrace is beautiful and has a great view. There is an excellent atmosphere, but be prepared for lots of people smoking around you (this didn't bother me very much, and is not a reason for the rating). The service was a little slow and our server definitely didn't speak much English, but that's to be expected! We were still able to order without any major problems. The food was not as expected, and maybe because we don't eat gastronomic food very often. We got the marinated sea bass and tomato appetizer, I didn't care for the sea bass but the tomatoes were refreshing. We both got the salmon for dinner, and by the look of the food on everyone else's table we should have ordered something else. I was simply not impressed with the taste, and the lettuce that came with the salmon was soggy (I'm not sure if that was intended, but it didn't taste great to me). I'd go back- but I'll definitely try something different next time!

Two times I came here and it is a delicious place, waiters are nice with one with a good memory. The best is to come the evening of a hot day and to be placed on the terrace.

Nice ambience, good food, SLOW SERVICE. Even if you enjoy a long meal, don't expect your wine to ever be brought with your food. You have to struggle to catch your servers attention. He's too busy serving 10 other tables. You need to free almost two hours out of your schedule to lunch here. Bonito ambiente y buena comida. Pero el servicio demasiado tardado. Aunq te sobre el tiempo, y disfrutes largos almuerzos, no esperes q tu vino te venga con tu comida. Debes de disponer con al menos 2 horas libres para almorzar aqui.

My wife and I had a very nice lunch at Minipalais after a visit to L'Orangerie and a ride on the Ferris wheel at Place de la Concorde. Tried the Oxtall Pot de Feu, which was tasty but a little unusual texture-wise for an American with little experience with traditional French foods. The dining room was pleasant and the baba au rhum for dessert was about the right size for four, to the amusement of our neighbors.

If you want to feel like royalty, you can't do much better than Mini Palais. Situated inside the Grand Palais, the best part of the restaurant is the exterior seating, where you can see the bustling plaza and be seen, as well. Although the food is pricey, it is also well-prepared. Our lunch included an excellent cold asparagus soup, tender chicken for our entree, and good creme brûlée. But the ambience is the big sell here.

This was my second time to the restaurant and its was even better than the first. We had wonderful server, she provided excellent service and she recommended a wonderful white wine. For starters, we had the jumbo prawns, burata with prosciutto and the smoked salmon dishes, they were delicious. For the main course, we had the whiting fish, chicken and the salmon, all were excellent. We shared the mille fuielle for dessert which was very good. It was also a beautiful night to sit outside.

This was our last meal in Paris and our biggest disappointment. We were really sad that we wasted a meal here but our options were limited for a Sunday dinner. Everything tasted overly salted and the service left much to be desired.

Yes, this is as good as it gets. Or you hope restaurants were this good. That's how much I like the Mini Palais restaurant in Paris. First of all, it starts off with good surroundings......in a beautiful space right in the Grand Palais. So it has high ceilings, large windows, an outdoor terrace, and it spreads in a relaxed way across a huge floor. From the moment you walk in until the minute you leave you are under someone's wing.....always being tended to. Service here is wonderful. And then you have the food. Order the Cherry Tomatoes stuffed with Escargot. And the Scallops. And the Chicken. Superb food, superb service, in superb surroundings.

Great patio with huge columns for an evening meal or cocktail. I had the tomato, burrata and strawberry salad and it was heaven. A huge slice of a pineapple tomato with fresh burrata and tiny wild strawberries that were the perfect amount of sweet and tart. A dish I hope to recreate. Sit on the patio on a warm fall evening and enjoy! Not too loud too much of a scene which is a nice reprieve while visiting Paris. Attire is nice but not formal.

5 stars for ambiance! Absolutely gorgeous! I been to many awesome restaurants, including the best in Beverly Hills and this top the cake! Just stunning and what a beautiful view on the patio! Expensive, but this is Paris and the food is designed by 3 Michelin stars chef! we had some hit and misses. Beef tar tare was not good. Beef is not high quality enough! Duck Berger's meat was too chunky! Pork belly was mediocre but the white fish was delicious! we love the pot of cream was delicious!3 stars for food. 2 stars for value but i gave it a 4 stars because it is so beautiful!

We do not come here for the quality of drinks or food, which are incidentally suitable, but indeed for the place, very considerable for its terrace that you can enjoy when sunny days comes. Thus settle down on the outside terrace and do not stay inside (without interest in comparison), you will so appreciate an attractive view in a considerable comfort. Did not taste the restaurant, I only came here for a drink.

Beautiful setting, but terrible service. We were seated outside and within 5 seconds a ride waiter came by, acted annoyed that we were not immediately ready to order, then did not come back for 30 minutes. It's also hard to enjoy a €20 cocktail with the smoke of 100 cigarettes in your face. This could be one of the best, but the details made it the worst experience of a Paris vacation.

Everything that we have ordered was absolutely delicious, good location, good ambience and good service.

I was there 3 weeks ago. I went with my son and his wife who I was treating for dinner. They often eat lunch there and gave it a good review. But this was dinner, and I was expecting something at least good. My expectations were let down when my order, replacing the one I wanted in the first place because they were out of it, was chicken and asparagus. I was shocked to see canned asparagus on my plate and the chicken was dry. What happened to all the French cooking that is raved about? Please don't expect to receive it here. A ten year old could have done a better job. The waiter fumbled, seemed to forget about us for a bit. Fortunately, there was only one smoker near us on the patio, but 2 women outdid one another on the fragrance they were wearing, not to be blamed on the restaurant. This meal for 3 people without dessert cost me $250.00 dollars. The wine was good, the champagne was good, but how much effort can it take to uncork a few bottles?

Great location, innovative dishes, great ambience. Very friendly English speaking waitresses. I like the salt-sprinkled foie gras for the entree. I had the codfish for lunch. It was beautifully cooked, with lemongrass and ginger broth. It was a bit chilly outside, I thought it was the perfect dish to warm me up. it is a bit expensive, but who cares!

Mini Palais is a wonderful place and my review would have been great if my fish had no worm in it. Disgusting indeed.

Had an enterprise diner there, 25 persons in the private salon. Everything was fine, food quality and service. At the price we paid per person (70€ for entrée,plat,dessert) the drinks could be more generous than 2 -almost half-filled- glasses of wine. The overall experience was very satisfying though and everyone had a good time. Recommended for similar occasions.

I cannot give more than three stars to a place where I found someone's big, dark hair baked inside my (otherwise yummy) salty brioche (which they serve instead of bread). The food was otherwise good and they have a nice selection of wines. Difficult to get a table without a reservation. The best thing about le minipalais is by far the outdoor seating area where one drink in summer can turn into two and a nice, long conversation.

Food poisoning! Nice restaurant - but Beuff Tartare was bad! 2 of us had it and we both got sick! Wrote to restaurant but no response. Embarrasing

Dinner for 8. The apps were delicious and flavorful, but the entrees were average. Could have been a result of the kitchen backing up and timing thrown off. Our waitress was attentive, but clearly flustered. Dessert was light and satisfying. The BIG negative was the mosquitos. If you get bitten by mosquitos, you must put on bug spray before you go. Seriously. The atmosphere was modern and romantic.

We just returned from what I can only describe as a disasterous meal at Mini Palais. Based upon other very recent reviewers, we are not alone. It is a beautiful atmosphere but the benefits stop there. The food is very mediocre. And the service is a disaster. Our waiter brought the wrong appetizer to one of our party and then offered to get the correct one. Rather than remove the incorrect appetizer the waiter suggested that we keep it rather than throw it away. There was no miscommunication -- my husband speaks French (having lived in France and speaking French as part of his job). When the check came, the waiter included both the correct and incorrect appetizer on the check -- something we didn't realize until after paying the bill. The waiter then argued that we owed for both appetizers because the incorrect appetizer remained on the table and my husband ate half of it. After much arguing the waiter agreed to rerun the check without it -- and we paid that amount. But that was not the end of the story. The manager than came and said that he could not cancel the first charge -- and took a second shot at arguing we owed the larger (10 euros more) amount. Ultimately we prevailed and he literally handed us the cash out of the register for the higher amount (a little useless since it was our last night in Paris!). The upshot -- too much hassle for a mediocre meal and a sign that you need to watch everything at this restaurant.