DROUANT

Name: DROUANT
Address: 16 rue Gaillon, Paris, Paris, France, 75002
Telephone: 01 42 65 15 16
Price range: €51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

102 Reviews

€51 and over

French

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The prestigious Goncourt Book Prize has been awarded in this mythical establishment since 1914 and the Renaudot since 1926! Meticulously revamped, the smart brasserie interior now provides a backdrop for traditional French staples (pork pie, vol-au-vent), together with more inventive creations. The wine list has also been dusted off by an MOF sommelier.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 7:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
01 42 65 15 16
Website
https://drouant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Thibault Nizard

Location
16 rue Gaillon, Paris, Paris 75002
Neighborhood
Gaillon
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Paris
Best Overall
Paris
Best Ambiance
Paris
Good for business meals
Paris
Good for business meals
Paris
Great for creative cocktails
Paris
Great for fine wines
Paris
Romantic
Paris
Good for special occasions
Paris
Lively
Paris
French
Paris
Most Booked

102 Reviews

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diane
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elegant, comfortable and sophisticated. A great date night place or celebration spot and easy to recommend Grown ups only
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MichaelK
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our best dinner in Paris with a great atmosphere, wonderful food & drinks, and very friendly and helpful service.
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NoorF
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spent my 40th birthday and everything from the food, service to ambiance was splendid.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
The four of us had placed an order for starters and entrees that was poorly communicated to the kitchen staff. The starters arrived on time. However the entrees took over an hour due to poor communication in the kitchen. When the staff was questioned they blamed it on the rush in the restaurant, although we were among the first in the restaurant to arrive. The voul a vent arrived cold and the seafood was uncooked in the hurry to get it out. The waitstaff never admitted there was a problem other than there were too many people in the restaurant. To compensate, the voul a vent was taken off the bill. However there was no compensation to the other diners who had to wait over an hour for their dishes. I would not recommend this restaurant in spite of its nice surroundings and nicely presented menu
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KevinS
Portland
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our best meal that we had in Paris. Customer service was excellent. The quality and presentation of the food was very good.
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Roxanne
New York Area
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, excellent food, fantastic wine and great atmosphere save for the very loud Americans sat near us.
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LADiner
Los Angeles
62 reviews
vip
2.0
62 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
A real disappointment and would not go back. The service was spotty, had to make multiple requests for items, as did other diners. The food was underwhelming and all in all not a place I’d recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was top notch! Couldn’t have asked for anything more
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IreneC
Glasgow
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with very attentive, knowledgeable staff. Excellent service and delicious food.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant. Food was amazing. Service was impeccable. Would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My time there was an utterly and a totally different experience then what I’ve had anywhere in Paris, we truly had a great time
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foodie
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience3
The service was pretty awful. They kept changing servers and a new person would be at our table every time we need something. The food was cold and the menu choices were limited. Not a great experience.
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Yankeesman17
Sacramento
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Dinner was great! The food, ambience, and experience were amazing. Our service was not quite right. He wanted us to order very quickly and then later was no where to be find when we wanted additional drinks to enjoy. I would still go back and enjoy another great night.
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ClifS
Memphis/West TN
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way. Great wine list and help choosing. Beautiful neighborhood restaurant. Fabulous food. Great service. Fairly quiet.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing place to dine. I was a little under dressed for this restaurant. Our waiter forgot about us twice. The first time was 20 minutes. Our second time was after appetizers was 20 minutes. Don’t know if it was my attire of if he was new. Everything else was superb.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For our last meal in Paris I wanted a great French restaurant and did Drouant deliver. The entire experience was amazing.
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SueL
San Francisco
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really loved this restaurant. The place was beautiful and the chicken and mashed potatoes were fantastic! Probably my favorite dinner in Paris
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic and great service . Strongly recommend it
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Dawn
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience with my family!!! It was our first night in Paris and they made it so special!
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FoodLover
Minneapolis
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a lovely restaurant with white table cloths, yet a cozy, inviting atmosphere. We loved our outdoor dining experience. They have an enormous, reasonably priced wine list. We had a smoked salmon appetizer, the grilled veal chop, and the Gatinais chicken. All were delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. We highly recommend!
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DavidS
London
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Completely disorganized, unprofessional and over rated
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JohnJ
Greater Boston
100 reviews
vip
4.0
100 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very quaint upscale restaurant near the Opera. Good menu variety. Would definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic! One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back again. Incredible.
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BIROLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had very nice dinner in DROUANT. Thank you for kind and warm service and nice foods. The desert was unbelievable.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall1food5service5ambience1
They know nothing about the hospitality side of restaurant business. After my meal started they seated a father with very young, very loud child next to me. Refused to move me (even though it is not my fault). I had to pay a fortune for the "privilege" of enduring an almost two hour long tantrum. Servers and management completely ignored my pleas to be assisted but everyone else with misbehaving loud children is fine? Seriously considering having my bank card issuer cancel this charge. If the management is reading this I would appreciate your reaching out to me for a refund. I did enjoy the food and the (other aspects of) service but it was egregious to ruin my evening like that. I make it a point to go whenever I am in Paris, but never again. You have lost a loyal customer and advocate.
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AndreaM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely Easter brunch! Delicious food and gracious service in an elegant yet comfortable dining room. Our younger daughter enjoyed the atelier upstairs where she made a Faberge egg and other creations. Would highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our food was absolutely delicious and the service was stellar! Even my picky children loved it and wanted to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service with multiple waiters being very attentive. Beef fillet and veal were both very good!
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AndrewW
Yorkshire
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Polished service, nice environment and good food beautifully presented . Really enjoyed the tartare of langoustine . It was my brother in law’s birthday and they surprised him with a candle which was a nice touch
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foodblogger
Washington DC
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Drouant is a restaurant open on Sunday and there are few of those in Paris. We enjoyed our meal and especially the starter vegetable courses, especially the asparagus with grapefruit. Although vol-au-vent is a signature dish I was disappointed, although the pastry was sublime the filling had a weird texture and the veal and prawns tasted the same. The theatre with the steak tartar made our mouths water before it was presented and was very good. I would recommend the restaurant but I would choose more carefully.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drouant a été incroyable du début à la fin. Ma famille et moi sommes arrivés à 10h27 et non seulement la cuisine était sur le point de fermer, mais l'ordinateur du restaurant ne fonctionnait pas non plus. Quoi qu'il en soit, le directeur nous a assis pour une belle soirée. Le serveur a expliqué le menu et répondu à plusieurs questions. Il nous a ensuite guidés étape par étape à travers un tartare de boeuf à côté de la table, ce qui était super. Drouant a l'un des meilleurs filets que j'ai jamais eu avec une sauce exquise et des truffes comme garniture. Encore une fois, merci au personnel de Drouant pour cette merveilleuse nuit.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
Food was subpar, wine was very good.
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RussellA
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Beef was a bit chewy, fish was so so
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AlynF
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great place in every sense but it is understaffed. We will return because it didn’t spoil everything but they could do a little better and it would be wonderful 😊
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente servicio y calidad e los alimentos !
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ChefSean
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service a bit slow, but food and experience phenomenal
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Laurend
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
I have had a number of set menus before, however, I was rather disappointed at the service received on NYE despite the restaurant not been as busy as expected. We felt very rushed to leave and requested a break after our second course and our main immediately turned up. Steak came out and it wasn’t cooked as requested. Overall expensive for what it was.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is not the same as it used to be. Mostly tourists and the menu used to feature French specialties now a thin and pared down version of its former self. While still a pretty place it has lost its French charm. Sad to see.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, ambiance were all excellent. The one pairing was also a great touch.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

DROUANT is rated 4.7 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

16 rue Gaillon, Paris, Paris 75002

Additional information

Neighborhood
Gaillon
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 7:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Thibault Nizard
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://drouant.com/
Phone number
01 42 65 15 16

DROUANT

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Additional information

Menu

Starter

Foie gras

or Smoked salmon

Main course

Truffled and grilled scallops

Or Marbled " Blue- Legged " poultry

Cheese

Truffled Brillat-Savarin

Dessert

Yule log

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is DROUANT restaurant rated?

Is DROUANT currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information