We are booked for 5 days in Paris over Christmas. I’m making note of the fabulous recommendations from @onzieme, @ParnParis et al., but I’m wondering what to do about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? We will be arround the corner from George V, and I imagine one or more of their restaurants will be open for service. Thoughts?
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Eight years ago, but pretty sobering. Our experience at 3 star restaurants has been so mixed we tend to avoid them on principle.
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My late husband and I took our son and his family to Paris for Christmas in 2023. I found that many of the wonderful recommendations from Onzieme and the rest of the marvelous Hungry Onion crew were closed over the Christmas holidays.
We rented an apartment, so with the help of Picard I handled Christmas Eve dinner. After much searching
(and not wanting to go to one of the overpriced buffets at the high end hotels), I finally settled on the
Brasserie Lutetia in the Hotel Lutetia.
We had a lovely Christmas lunch in elegant surroundings in the upstairs dining room . The menu was a la carte. The wait staff was excellent and very kind to my two grandchildren. The food was delicious.
I am taking the family back to Paris again this coming Christmas and do hope that the Lutetia is still serving on Christmas day.
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Barbara, sorry to hear that you lost your husband, but happy to know you shared a wonderful Christmas in Paris with your family. Brasserie Lutetia sounds delightful.
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Paris by Mouth often publishes lists of restaurants open Dec. 24, 25 31 and Jan. 1. I ate at Dilia NYE last year, a restaurant I love and was well taken care of. Here’s the link to their 2023 edition: https://parisbymouth.com/celebrating-christmas-new-years-in-paris/
Pho… or Chine Massena for dim sum.
