Allard Paris - Buy Reservations

Oh dear, how sad. I am sure Allard was a fine establishment in its day, but the owners have clearly decided to 'sell out' and go for the tourist trade who will almost certainly never return. I guess it must be listed in some US travel guide because virtually every voice we heard while dining there was American. I just hope they do not go home thinking that all 'fine dining' Parisian restaurants are like Allard. Sadly, the menu matches the decor and attempts to deliver a Disney styled version of what French food and restaurants are like. The very limited choice of dishes reflects an 'Oh la la' version of what Paris might have been like fifty years ago. Even worse, they are poorly sourced, prepared and presented. The only positive I can highlight was the sommelier who served us - knowledgable, charming and attentive.

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Just went there. Every time I go is outstanding. We had the crab cakes the duck and cheese. The service and the attention was flawless, well done. I am from America and this is my 7th time in Allard, it never fails. Good Job !!

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Very poor indeed. Foolishly went with a friend’s recommendation even after reading the TA reviews. Whilst the food was acceptable (I struggled to type that) the eye watering cost of it and the wine made it an appalling experience! €60 for a carafe of very mediocre wine. Really, really don’t book this. I’m appalled that it’s even open. A crime in a city of numerous good restaurants. You can do better. Stay home, order any takeaway and open a decent bottle of wine. Should mention our waiter from Brazil was adorable. He needs to move on quickly!!!!

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..You know when Alain Ducasse puts his name to a restaurant it is going to be good and thankfully Allard did not disappoint. This turned out to be one of the best dinners in Paris and that is saying a lot as I went to some good places.On the Left Bank where Saint Germain meets the Latin Quarter this restaurant has a front room and a back room, I was happily in the relaxed back dining room. There is something charming and reliably French about the decor, red velvet banquets against country floral wallpaper made for a stylish and inviting feel. And serving the champagne in vintage style coupes was delightful and set a nice touch for the dinner to come.But I am here for the food, and Allard delivered. The menu is French classics given a bit of an update so while completely satisfying familiar cuisine, it also is not exacly the same as the usual bistro which makes for something exciting. The menu is not too big and seasonal and the friendly service was happy to explain anything. I loved the Cod that was served in a foam with beans and crunchy chunks of bacon. It was simply amazing. I started with the foie gras and ended with their cooked figs with yogurt ice cream which was the perfect note to finish on.I can't recommend this place enough. I myself am already making plans to go back so save a place for me...<a href="/redir?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.co.uk%2FShowUserReviews-g187147-d695265-r870528086-Restaurant_Allard-Paris_Ile_de_France.html&s=47adf1f69ad32d0ddab5357d9238e96d4b509d7f6b47ec2bdf3a4201121a7a1c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUs…</a>

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First time here. Very old restaurant with supposedly great food. Had the famous duck. Ordered it medium rare and some of it was so undercooked it wasn't edible. The cooked parts were nothing special. Very over priced at 95 Euros duck for two. The appetizer, wine and service were good. Went to the crepe stand for desert. Disappointed. No need to spend 200 Euros for appetizer, wine and duck in Paris- Trust me!

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Clearly catering to tourists with a low standard for French cuisine. Unfortunately there was no good service either to make up for the bland, poorly cooked food. Alain Ducasse should be ashamed to have his name associated with this restaurant. We ordered the escargot, duck for two, and a couple of small items. The escargot was okay at best, lacked any complex butter and garlic flavors (have had far better in the US) and the duck had absolutely no flavor and was completely undercooked in some parts, overcooked in others. It was also not properly carved, with many gamey, unappetizing pieces which needed to be set aside on a separate plate. The bread was served by the waiter piece by piece (when one *very small* piece was finished, we needed to ask for another) as if we were on some kind of ration and we also had to ask for butter, as it did not come with the bread apparently. What kind of French restaurant in Paris (or anywhere, for that matter) gives such a small amount of bread? Every other French restaurant in the world I have been to provides plentiful bread and butter. Ridiculous and makes patrons feel unwelcomed. The worst thing was when we got our bill, there was a separate charge for the potatoes. When we had ordered the duck for two, the waiter asked if we would like with that the potatoes or the vegetables, clearly suggesting that we had the option of choosing either of these served with the duck (seemingly included in the price, not a separate charge). After reading other reviews and based on my experience, I think the waiter knew what he was doing and it was a small scam for us to pay an extra ~ €10. The only reason I didn't argue further was because the side of potatoes were the only dish that was even slightly appealing!Overall terrible and a waste of money. Left the restaurant wishing I had not just wasted €160 for a disappointing meal, but glad I had not spent more. Perhaps this restaurant was once very good, but has clearly gone downhill. Unless you are a typical American with extremely low standards for French cooking, AVOID this restaurant.

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My wife and I first went to Allard twenty years ago - and I remember the Bresse chicken from that visit as the best bird on the planet. I was excited to see them recognized on the Michelin app - so was ready to book, as it seemed the standards had been upheld. We went back with our two now daughters and the chicken wasn't even close - it was dry (gasp!). They put us in the back dining room along with all the other dumb Americans - some were wearing shorts, others had blue hair and tackle boxes in their respective faces. Wasn't appetizing, but can't blame the restaurant for that. The escargot were well prepared - no surprises there, as was..... can't remember. And it was last night. Otherwise, there are plentiful options in St Germain blocks in every direction that would have served a better meal at a much better price point. Sometimes it's best just to let the memory be what it is, without trying to revisit it. No reason to visit the tourist trap.

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On the positives, the staff was very nice. On the negatives, this was the most expensive meal we had in Paris and the worst. The menu is limited and has dusty tourist trap recipes like frog legs and escargot, but very little that imaginative. It is not very kid friendly (unless your kids like sweetbreads or fish) because the menu is so limited. So we had to order the chicken for two which was 88 euros for the kids. I can roast a better chicken. Hell colonel sanders can too. It was dry and not seasoned well. The 28 Euro pate was awful. Just an all around disappointment.

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The place has a big reputation for chicken so we ordered the chicken with other plates. Comments were that chicken was dry and very expensive. 88 Euro for a chicken and veggies or potato are extra. Decoration will remind you of Grandma's House.

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We dined at Allard again and had a great evening. The staff were friendly, sufficiently attentive and knowledgable about the menu. The sommelier provided an excellent recommendation to complement our meal - we had the asparagus followed by the chicken. Dessert of profiteroles along with strawberry & rhubarb cake was perfect. We'll be going back soon...

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