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Restaurant David ToutainB+
29 Rue Surcouf, 75007 Paris, France
· Fine dining restaurant, French restaurant, Restaurant
· Invalides
Inventive, vegetable-forward two-star tasting menus with brilliant highs and uneven service; go for creativity, not coddling.
Our take
David Toutain delivers exceptional food quality with visionary, vegetable-forward seasonal cooking that justifies its destination status, yet inconsistent execution across visits and notably slow pacing (often 4+ hours) prevent a higher grade. Elegant minimalist design and strong destination appeal are offset by service lapses and occasional food safety concerns, making this a worthwhile but demanding fine dining experience best suited to patient, adventurous diners.
One caveat: Service pacing often slow with long gaps between courses (reports of 4+ hour dinners)
Standout dishes
- Blue lobster supplement
- Sweetbreads
- Celeriac with white truffle and celery 'jus'
What people love
- Emotionally resonant, seasonal cooking
- Memorable lobster and sweetbreads
- Thoughtful wine pairings on good nights
Opening Hours
Monday12:30–13:30, 07:30–21:00
Tuesday12:00–13:15, 07:30–21:00
Wednesday07:30–21:00
Thursday12:00–13:15, 07:30–21:00
Friday12:00–13:15, 07:30–21:00
Saturday
Sunday
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