My parents will be celebrating their 50th in paris. I am looking for a nice but not over the top restaurant that we can take them to. In addition to 4 adults, my children 6 and 9 will be with us. So, I need a nice upscale restaurant that won%26#39;t mind two well behaved children (who have very good manners and used to eating in fine establishments) who love gourmet food. 50 years is a great reason to celebrate!
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Jules Verne on the Eiffel Tower?? That%26#39;s pretty special....
Les
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I agree with Jules Verne suggestion. Here%26#39;s a link:
tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/…index.html
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We celebrated our 50th last June and had very good dinner at Goumard on the actual night. But with children, I would suggest Les Bouquinistes where we ate on an other night. It is a bit less formal, located by the Seine, great service and wonderful food.
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I am sorry, but Jules Verne is pretty much over the top. It would also take about three hours for dinner, which is a challenge for your average 6 and 9 year olds.
For something more affordable, a bit more relaxed, but also breathtaking you could look at :
Georges on the roof of the Centre Pompidou - great view, very modern environment, fusion food.
Le Train Bleu in the Gare de Lyon - this is a Beaux Arts historical monument. The decor alone makes you feel very special and the food is good.
One of the Flo Brasseries - this chain has purchase many of hte most beautiful and historic brasseries in the city. Go to their website and check out the ones that tempt you the most.
I love the food at Bouquinists, but frankly, you could be fine dining just about any where in the world. For this event I would want something that screams Paris.
The is a N. African restaurant on top of the Institute du Monde Arab that has good food and spectacular view.
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This restaruant is one block away from Notre Dame Cathedrale (direction of the right bank) not far away from the 5e Latin Quarter...
This cute little restaruant called %26quot;Au Vieux Paris d%26quot;Arcole%26quot;.
www.auvieuxparis.fr
The building is ivy covered, and very romantic and cozy looking inside ( rue Chanoinesse).
The menu looks great. You can make reservations on line and get a free wine. The Orange Duck is very good.
They do have rooms to accommodate small groups. And it is in a reasonable price range. Children there should be no problem at all.
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I only mentioned jules verne because of special occasion, gourmet food...
Sorry...I wasn%26#39;t thinking of the timing issue. My bad I guess. Just a suggestion though!
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My mom had actually mention Jules Verne as a thought. I guess my kids aren%26#39;t average since I don%26#39;t think a 3 hour meal would be an issue. I%26#39;ve gotten the evil eye just for stepping foot in certain restaurants with my kids. Would this be an issue?
Thanks for all the other suggestions too. I%26#39;m going to check them out in case M%26amp;D don%26#39;t want to go to Jules Verne -or we can%26#39;t get in on June 28th!(and for other nights out) We have an apartment, but mom aready says she doensn%26#39;t want to eat dinner in!
My dad will have just finished radiation for a reoccurance of cancer, and we want to celebrate!!! I%26#39;ve already gain 5 pounds just thinking of all the wonderful food.
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If you don%26#39;t think your kids would mind the lengthy meal, I think the Jules Verne is probably a great place to celebrate such a wonderful occasion. It would be unforgettable. And I am sure that if your kids are well behaved, they will be treated like a little Mademoiselle and Monsieur...(boy and girl?)
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Les - you were not wrong, I was merely trying to respect OP%26#39;s request for %26quot;not over the top%26quot;.
Muffya - If you agree that Parisian kids in general are well behaved at the dinner table and love gourmet food, perhaps you would like to draw from the wisdom of their parents : children and Haute Cuisine dot not mix, with the possible exception of Sunday lunch.
If you want the Jules Verne, I HIGHLY recommend that you go for lunch instead of dinner. It is easier for the kids at this hour and the meals only last 2 to 2.5 hours. Actually, I find it easier for adults at this time of day and infinitely more enjoyable, which is essential when spending $200 per person. Oh, and you will get considerably less evil eyes (none, actually) in the afternoon.
If you really must do dinner, I would recommend trying a three hour sit down meal at home with the kids to see how it goes. At a restaurant like this, books and activities would be inappropriate and getting up regularly is out of the question.
check out their menu at
bestrestaurantsparis.com/restaurant-paris/de…
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%26lt;My dad will have just finished radiation for a reoccurance of cancer, and we want to celebrate!!! I%26#39;ve already gain 5 pounds just thinking of all the wonderful food.%26gt;
All the more reason to celebrate at a memorable restaurant. Best wishes to you and your family!
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