Les 110 de Taillevent — Restaurant in Paris

Excellent lunch in a chic restaurant, friendly and professional service and beautiful food along with extensive wine list.

RESERVATIONS / ARRIVING Reservations online were easy to make a couple of weeks in advance. We had a late afternoon lunch reservation and we were shown our seats immediately.

SERVICE TEAM: We were 5 minutes late, but the staff was very friendly and welcomed us in, I really appreciate that the service team was so kind. This was the same throughout our meal; impeccable, professional, we did not feel rushed at all even though we had a later afternoon reservation.

ORDERING / FOOD / WINE: There's an extensive wine list, and also wines by the glass and categorized by price point, which was very easy to read with the color-coded icons representing types of wine and their characteristics. The menu has a set menu option for lunch. We were recommended two signature dishes by the restaurant, including a Paté En Croute, which was a mix of meats with foie gras encased in pastry. We started our lunch with gougeres which were airy and cheesy and made us hunger for more!

We ordered a menu set and also the signature appetizer. Everything was excellent. A small paper on my glass of wine neatly identifies which wine it was which was chic and handy. The entree of sea bass was cooked beautifully with crispy skin and fresh local vegetables. The dessert we chose was strawberries with ice cream and cream, with shavings of lime and also crunchy bits below and a poured strawberry sauce on top.

SUMMARY: Wonderful experience, would love to return to try the other signature dish and anything on the menu. The taste level is so good and we felt taken care of...

110 Taillevent – An Evening of Highs and Lows

First things first: The food is fantastic. The pâté – a dream, the pâté en croûte, the organic egg with asparagus and morels – simply wonderful. The tourte volaille morilles? Sensational. Had the service been on the same level, the evening would have been truly memorable. Unfortunately, it wasn’t.

The first issue arose with the table selection. Despite having made a reservation four weeks in advance, we were initially seated right by the door. Only after persistent requests were we given another table.

Throughout dinner, we were mostly ignored – which can sometimes be quite pleasant. But the farewell truly put the final touch on the evening, and not in a good way.

As we stood by the exit waiting for our coats, the Maître d’Hôtel attempted to assist me first, handing my wife’s coat to her instead of helping her into it. I thought: Huh? Is this the wrong way around? Not exactly the height of elegance. When I politely asked for my wife to be helped first, I was met with nothing more than a raised eyebrow.

All that’s left to say...

Our evening at Les 110 de Taillevent, turned out to be a culinary revelation. Easily one of the most delectable meals we've savored in Paris over the past few years, this restaurant was a delightful surprise. The dishes, while elegantly presented, boasted a beautiful simplicity that elevated each flavor.

Standout among the culinary symphony was the semi-cooked tuna, its virgin olive oil condiment sauce achieving a flavor and texture that surpassed typical "seared tuna" offerings. From the organic egg with mayo and caviar to the red mullet viennoise, and the Grand Marnier cordon rouge Soufflé, each plate showcased outstanding craftsmanship. Les 110 de Taillevent proves that true magic lies in the art of blending seemingly simple ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences. A memorable evening that sets the standard for our future dining adventures in the...