Food & Wine

A few high lights to set the mood. " It is decorated in various shades of taupe, biscuit and fuck you. There's a little gilt here and there, to remind us that this is a room designed for people for whom guilt is unfamiliar. It shouts money much as footbal...  

yet mildly hilarious(if you discount the amount of money spent) and revealing review . Looks like i won't be visiting this joint on my trip to Paris next month. I have enjoyed several three stars establishment there over the years , but never experienced ... 

At the time we had the pleasure of of Eric Beaumard handling the wines in person. It was after he placed "1998 Vice-Champion of the world in the Best Sommelier in the World contest". The wines were mostly from Alsace as he knew we really came for the wine... 

I read Jay\'s review every weekend. His reviews are always interesting but he is at his best when demolishing a place - this one was so good I had to read it aloud to Mrs E! Best E.

Guy savoy. Best experience for me thus far. Cheers PAt

Last year me and my wife ate @ Le cinq. Food was great. Look forward to go back again someday Some shots of my dishes.... ...  

Most people won't go & those that already do probably don't read the Guardian! Can only really go on whether you enjoyed it or not. On a similar note read a review of a restraunt near me & it likened the customer service to something out of Fawlty Towers ... 

Agree it is a funny read but at the same time it is one man's view of one meal. I like the guy and enjoy his rants, but I bet I would have thoroughly enjoyed a meal there. Never had a bad dining experience at any 3* restaurant!

I stayed at the Prince De Gaulle a couple years ago, which is next door to Le Cinq. While I haven't eaten at Le Cinq, I am surprised that a journalist would write a review in such an unprofessional manner with such profanity. Does it really affect me? Doe...