L'Oiseau Blanc - Paris

L'endroit est magnifique et un peu magique à la sortie de l'ascenseur... vue majestueuse sur la Tour Eiffel ! Belle table et cadre sublime. La cuisine est excellente même s'il est toujours pénible de devoir prendre un menu unique en famille, obligeant à des adaptations en raison de contraintes alimentaires. Belle expérience en général avec de très belles présentations dans les assiettes. Cependant, la magie n'a pas opéré avec le service... mal positionné près de la zone de service du personnel au milieu de la salle avec des allers-retours incessants pour la mise en place des couverts, aucune serviette pliée au retour des toilettes que j'ai dû trouver moi-même, un service trop négligent compte tenu de l'addition... impossible d'aller prendre un café en terrasse car complet sans excuse spécifique, pressé de finir le repas en raison d'un deuxième service... en bref, j'avais déjà eu l'impression que le personnel n'était pas à la hauteur de l'établissement en prenant un apéritif sur la terrasse quelques mois auparavant et j'ai eu confirmation une nouvelle fois. C'est vraiment dommage car la magie de l'endroit et de la cuisine est vite oubliée...

The view, service and lunch was magnificent! We were the first to arrive at the restaurant and were greeted by the matre d and the waitstaff. The matre d gave us a history of the restaurant and seated us. We asked for a seat next to the window and moved with no problem. Everyone was very friendly and treated us like royalty. We were reticent about the serving sizes but the food just seemed to keep coming. Each bite was bursting with flavor. We ordered several glasses of champagne. Probably should have got bottles instead but the entire dining experience lead to complete happiness. We savored every bite and sip as we enjoyed the views in total relaxation. Take your time. We were there about 4 hours. Explore the entire restaurant as there are many historic pictures and artifacts around the restaurant. The bathroom is fashioned like an airplane from the 1950’s. Highly recommended.

Reservamos o L `Oiseau para comemorarmos nosso 44 aniversário de casamento ,como fizemos no ano passado em comemoração ao 43.Nossa reserva foi feita e reconfirmada pelo Concierge do Península.Estávamos lá hospedados como no ano passado.Nos apresentamos no harário e para nossa surpresa a hostess não encontrou nossa reserva ,pediu que esperássemos e após mais de 20 minutos fomos abordados por um maître arrogante que somente mudou a postura após mostrarmos o papel de confirmação da reserva do Concierge..Resumo ,tivemos que jantar no restaurante do lobby decepcionados e entristecidos.Conclusão: Ano que vem voltaremos ao Alain Ducasse do Plaza Athenée onde costumávamos comemorar desde os 25 anos de casados.

This restaurant is near the metro Saint-Lazare, and not the centre of Paris. I saw this restaurant on the French film "La Fille Seule" with Virginie Ledoyen and being curious decide to try it! I ordered the duck confit and honestly was nothing special, the atmosphere was very local, which is good for me as I spoke French, but I imagine speaking English wouldn't be so fine. Nonetheless, it was an enjoyable experience, but food wise, its needs an improvement.

Une carte classique, des plats très corrects et assez copieux. La viande est de qualité.Le service est efficace mais manque de chaleur. Les tarifs sont toutefois un peu élevés.