Ambos

Cuisine

Modern Cuisine

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://www.ambos-restaurant.fr/

Description

Overlooking the Senate (upper house of the French parliament) and Luxembourg gardens, this friendly bistro in tune with its era sports an open kitchen and a small counter. ‘Ambos’ (‘both’ in Spanish) refers to Pierre Chomet and his Venezuelan wife, Cristina. Their culinary adventures have taken them from Bangkok to London and Paris, and a Top Chef TV season for Pierre. Together they lovingly concoct a light-hearted, personal and vibrant tapestry of flavours that draws on a wide variety of influences – European (monkfish from Le Guilvinec, butternut, tapioca and shellfish) and Thai (tom kha kai

Review score

4.6

Review count

70

Review summary

Ambos is a modern cuisine restaurant in Paris with generally high ratings. Food quality is frequently praised for its freshness, refinement, and creativity, with specific dishes like octopus carpaccio and roasted mushrooms highlighted. However, some guests noted that desserts lagged behind savory courses, while a minority found the cuisine overly pretentious. Service is typically described as warm and professional, though isolated incidents of abruptness or miscommunication were reported. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, featuring an open kitchen, but the space can feel cramped and noisy. Regarding value, opinions are mixed; many find the experience justified, while others consider the pricing high relative to the portion sizes and menu options available.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking refined modern French cuisine in a compact setting.

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