One night, one restaurant.....where would you go?

[url31]

I will be in Paris for 2 nights in July. I have one free night to have an amazing meal. There are so many posts about the choices, but it seems like most people have more time to try several places. If you only had one night, where would you go?

[PattyC]

What aspects of a meal are important to you for it to be considered amazing? Based on food alone, I wouldn't say Le Cinq is amazing but the whole package (atmosphere, service, etc) is very nice.

[url31]

I have heard varying reports on Le Cinq. I am looking for the whole package, but if the food isn't up to par, I don't want to spend lots of money and not enjoy the meal.

[PhilD]

Any of the 3 stars. But you need to be more decisive about style you want as they are different - modern to traditional. Le Cinq is good but hasn't made 3 stars yet and from my last visit I could understand why.

[jock]

Have to agree on Le Cinq. Tho many on this board love it IMO it may have one too many.

[Maximilien]

What kind of food are you interested in ?

French traditional ? comfort food ? more modern endeavor ? high-end ? mid-end ?
Are you adventurous ? Are wines important ?

[url31]

To be honest, I don't have a particular type of food in mind. I am more open minded than my travel partner, but he is willing to try anything. I would prefer French traditional, but if there is an amazing place that is something else, I am open. Wine is important, but I can find a good bottle most anywhere, so I don't need to focus on a place with an exhaustive list.

[Dustin_E]

>> Consider money is not an issue for a Saturday night dinner.
>> I would prefer French traditional

l'Ambroisie is open on saturdays.

[ChefJune]

It might depend upon which two nights you will be there. Many Paris restaurants are closed over the weekends, and many more are closed on Mondays. Which night are you planning to be there?

[url31]

Consider money is not an issue for a Saturday night dinner.

[Laidback]

If money was not a concern I would choose Le Cinq.

[Laidback]

Am I paying or are you?