Le Chateaubriand

Reviews

• Zhewei J.

  star star star star star 28 July 2026

  On the day of our original reservation, the flight was uncooperative to say the least and I had to call them to reschedule, we had limited time in paris and Le Chateaubriand is always fully booked weeks out, it wasn't looking good for us. But they were so accommodating and found us a tight slot the next day. That'd bump up a star on any rating, not that they needed the bump as they were a five star experience anyway.
  The day of our rescheduled dinner, we got there a bit early and saw chef Inaki Aizpitarte outside on the phone having a smoke. I was quite surprised to see a chef of such renown doing the humble routine any number of commis were doing at the same moment.
  Le Chateaubriand is the one of the first neo-bistrot that challenged the stuffy formal white-cloth french fine dining with wild improvisational cooking that paved the way for the today's french cuisine, its importance cannot be understated. The wild day-of market-driven cooking meant it's gonna be surprises, not just what they serve that day, but new dishes entirely. Some odd creations at our dinner were sardine spring roll, octopus stuffed tomato, quince tortellini, chocolate foie gras sauce, dessert with runny egg yolk (this I know to be a constant here), etc. And more importantly, their improvisations work! I loved everything here bar the quince tortellini which I still found intriguing. I'll definitely be back whenever I have an opportunity to.

• Nicholas J.

  star star star star star 15 July 2026

  Le Chateaubriand came at the recommendation from a friend who had visited before and I'm so glad I took her advice. Le Chateaubriand is truly one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. Their synchronized service, casual ambiance and unforgettable food are a testament to contemporary Parisian cooking. Yelp, please add a 6th star for this place.
  
  Our reservation was a last minute and done over the phone. They do have an online system, but it's confusing and not to user friendly, so make an old fashioned phone call. We sat at the bar, and I'm usually against this, but, to see the entire staff working throughout the meal was fantastic. All of them are experts in fine dining.
  
  During our 10 courses we got to experience true contemporary Parisian dining with a few twists and turn. The stand out for me was their squid, complete with ink sauce and their baby dessert at the end. Both were cooked perfectly and had incredible flavors, especially the dessert. It appears as if it's a macaron with cream, but inside is a little egg surprise! We also, in true form, opted into their wine pairing, trying SO. MANY. WINES!
  
  If you're in Paris at any time, visit Le Chateaubriand. You won't be disappointed in the slightest.

• Greg T.

  star star star star_border star_border 11 July 2026

  While searching for best set menus under €100,  Le Chateaubriand had appeared on several food blogs and dining lists.  After failing to score a reservation at Septime, which was higher ranked and had better reviews, we decided to reserve Le Chateaubriand.  
  
  At ~€75 euro a person, the meal wasn't overly expensive for a 10ish course dinner, but definitely didn't live up to our expectations.  As with all prix fixe menu, your dinner is set by the chef, and the menu changes based on available ingredients.  There was certainly a sense of playfulness and experimentation with the taste and texture of ingredients, but I wouldn't say I loved anything in particular.  Our meal progressed from amuse bouche to appetizer to main course to dessert, each plated and served in a striking way but lacking harmonious textures and flavors.  For instance, I liked the idea of serving ravioli with bits of passionfruit, but the result was too acidic (and paled in comparison to a foie gras ravioli served at Astrance).  The entire affair was much faster than some of our other meals; even with seven courses, we were in and out of the restaurant in 1.5 hours.  That's not bad; instead, it serves as a testimony to the efficiency of the kitchen.  
  
  The restaurant undoubtedly has a nice ambiance, with tiled floors, dark wood furniture, and simple cream-colored walls.  And, it wasn't difficult to nab a reservation at the restaurant, especially since we planned to eat early (as Americans do).  The staff spoke English and accommodated my peanut allergy nicely.
  
  If this had been our last meal in Paris, then I probably would have been disappointed.  It certainly wasn't bad, but I'd have a hard time recommending this restaurant to others when there are so many other interesting, exciting restaurants in the city.

• Cam S.

  star star star star star 11 July 2026

  Le Chateaubriand is probably my favorite place to visit in Paris. I visited with my parents and my best friend and we had an amazing time! We enjoyed the chefs choice which was small 10 courses complete with creative dishes. The sommeliers and waiters were delightful to talk to and not only friendly but happily conversed with us. It was a great experience and on my next visit Le Chateaubriand is definitely on my list!

• Caroline M.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 30 June 2026

  My traveling companions and I were looking forward to our meal here. When we arrived we thought perhaps we were at the wrong location - ambiance was simple and nothing noteworthy.  We decided to take the wine tasting with the meal for 65€ additional. Unfortunately, both the food and the wine tastings were quite substandard.  We would not recommend going here. Paris is full of wonderful bistros that are much more worthy of a rating than this!!