114 Faubourg — Restaurant in Paris

I am really apologetic about leaving this review, but it is an honest one. I dined here in November and opted for their 10 year anniversary menu degustation.

In terms of positives, the service from beginning to end was extraordinary and fitting of their Michelin star. I was very impressed by the attitude of the host and servers throughout my experience. The restaurant was beautifully decorated as well, with a gorgeous spiral staircase and view of the kitchen. Unfortunately, this was where the negatives began.

I sincerely did not enjoy the experience. I walked in with reasonable expectations but nearly every dish was overly salted and not reflective of the quality I expected. I notified my server and they seemed quite apologetic; they had noted that they informed the kitchen and my subsequent courses would reflect my feedback. However, the remainder of my courses were similarly oversalted. It was such a shame, because many courses such as the scrambled eggs with lobster had such potential. The overuse of foie gras in multiple courses resulted in the overall experience to be overbearing-- the flavours were so heavy and overdone. For almost all dishes, there was such lack of depth in flavour because every course seemed to be one-dimensional and so heavily focused on heavy, savory elements with nothing to cut through them. This was an ongoing theme I felt throughout the entire gastronomic experience. The restaurant also deviated from the anniversary menu that I selected, for reasons unbeknownst to me. The pigeon and foie gras in a cereal crust was almost completely inedible to me, to the point where I was nauseous. Out of everything I ate that night, I will comment that the bread service was absolutely out of this world and spectacular. The butter was some of the best I've ever had, in Paris or anywhere else. The dessert was also light and fresh, beautifully presented, and was a welcome change from the previous courses.

Strangely enough, I also felt multiple times throughout the night that one or two chefs in the kitchen kept staring up at me for an extended period of time for unknown reasons, as I was seated in full view of the kitchen. This occurred after I notified the server that the dishes were overly salted. I am not sure if they thought I was a reviewer but these were just my genuine feelings about their menu degustation.

As a disclaimer, all thoughts about the experience consider the price of the experience to determine if it was "worth it" or not. Personally, I would skip and look elsewhere. Every corner of Paris is filled with wonderful...

114 Faubourg – a refined dialogue between classicism and modern taste

The one-star Michelin restaurant 114 Faubourg, part of Le Bristol Paris, exemplifies everything that defines contemporary French haute cuisine — precision, warmth, and understated luxury. From the moment you enter, the space radiates effortless elegance: plush seating, floral walls, and service that is both impeccable and genuinely attentive.

The evening began with an elegant amuse-bouche of caviar and a delicately whipped cauliflower cream — a study in texture and restraint. The pâté en croûte was a perfect example of French craftsmanship, its rich interior balanced by subtle acidity and pickled vegetables. The main course, filet de sole meunière, was a masterclass in technique: lightly golden, perfectly seasoned, paired with velvety mashed potatoes, spinach, and a bright sauce vierge that elevated the dish without overshadowing it.

Dessert — pavlova with kiwi, tarragon, and aloe vera — demonstrated the kitchen’s talent for turning simplicity into something ethereal. Every element was calibrated for balance — freshness, sweetness, and a whisper of herbaceous perfume.

The wine list, curated with rare intelligence, matched the tasting progression flawlessly, while the staff’s knowledge and timing made the entire experience flow naturally.

Dining at 114 Faubourg isn’t merely a meal — it’s an expression of French culinary identity at its most precise and human. Gratitude to the kitchen, the service team, and to Executive Chef Eric Desbordes for translating excellence into warmth...

As I was back in my homecountry for the Christmas holidays, I thought I would indulge in a beautiful lunch with my best friend at 114 Faubourg. Although I booked it via the American Express Platinum Concierge service, there was no special perk, contrary to those you may get in the UK or in Australia. But this is unfortunately usual in France.

The girls at reception were polite, elegant and professional. The dining room itself is lovely, although I felt our table was a bit too close to our neighbours'.

The waiters were helpful and smiling. Until something odd happened. After my perfect entrée of ravioles de queue de boeuf (my friend skipped this course), my friend's main dish arrived. And my main dish arrived... once my friend had finished hers (and I should mention she took her time, as she was so sorry my dish was not showing up)! It was extremely awkward, and made this lunch extremely lengthy - lucky we were both on holidays and had no particular plans afterwards! Our main dishes were lovely, but I wished mine came with more veggies, as the piece of lamb was delicious and huge. The waiters apologised copiously about their misshap, and waived the cost of our heavenly desserts (oh my, this Cognac icecream that comes with the chocolate soufflé!) and of my glass of Sauternes. But still, I was flabbergasted to encounter this kind of issue in a...