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French restaurant

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They have the most delightful Sunday brunch! A prix-fixe menu that has the ability to make anyone on a budget feel like a VIP.

Desserts

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This place has the best french pastries. Their chocolate croissants are amazing.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• desserts

Croissant

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The best. It is as good or better than some patisseries in Paris (although not better than this little place on rue de Seine in the 6e whose name I can't remember). It is better than Jules or Rahier, and much better than patachou, bonjour brioche, or anywhere else. Unfortunately, I prefer the tarts at Rahier (those at Celestin use crushed almonds or almond paste) although the item at Celestin with puff pastry, creme patissiere, and apricots is quite simply my favourite thing to eat, period.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• croissant

Creme brulee, Lamb shank, Ricotta and herb filled ravioli

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They say a great creme brulee is the mark of a great chef and so a great restaurant. I can't say I've met too pots de creme I didn't like, but Celestin's is outstanding. Flavoured with the merest hint of vanilla, torched to reveal its candy coating, and garnished with fresh framboises and a slender choconut crisp, it was heaven in a ramekin.

Positively perfect in every way. Braised to tenderness, presented on a delectable cushion of Yukon gold gnocchi and some kind of teeny zucchinis, and flavoured with juniper and orange rind, it was truly sublime.

You know when a dish is so delicious that the whole world falls away, the second the first morsel passes your lips? You close your eyes, forget your dinner partner, make small noises of contentment, and focus all attentions on the palette pleasing sensation? No? Then you haven't tried this delectable pasta creation, set off by toasted pine nuts, sun dried tomato pesto, capers, a curl of good parm and a balsamic reduction. Eat this.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• creme brulee
• lamb shank
• ricotta and herb filled ravioli

Restaurant

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Pascal ribreau creates wonderful edibles.

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• Restaurant

French restaurants

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They have the best french food I've ever tasted (better than when I was in France!)

French restaurants, French restaurants

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This is by far our favourite restaurant. We've celebrated five wedding anniversaries and assorted birthdays here. Jeff Dinan takes care of the front of the house in a masterful way. Pascale Ribreau is the outstanding chef. We've always had a lovely meal, been greeted warmly and treated wonderfully with every visit. An added bonus is that the place is so beautifully lit that everyone looks fabulous.

Outstanding food. Our favorite restaurant hands down.

French restaurants

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The Rabbit Ravioli. Take my word for it, Thumper never tasted so good.

Pain au chocolat

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There's nothing more decadent than this melt-in-your-mouth chocolate treat fresh out of the oven. memories of paris on a sunday morning.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• pain au chocolat