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Area:
St-Germain-des-Prés & Odéon
Category:
Best new
Price:
expensive
Address:
44 rue du Bac, 7th
Info:
NEW (01.45. 44.73.73 / Website). M° Rue du Bac.
Open noon-3pm Mon; noon-3pm, 7-11pm Tue-Sat. Seafood.

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Pierre Gagnaire à Gaya Rive Gauche

44 rue du Bac, 7th

This witty makeover of a fish institution, with seaweed-motif tables and a fish-scale carpet, lets diners sample the Gagnaire touch for a fraction of the cost of his foothold in the 20th. The catch is divided into ‘noble’ (sea bass, lobster) and ‘modest’ (squid, skate) and dishes range from funky — a ‘black’ croque monsieur with aubergine and pesto or a land-sea mix of oysters and foie gras — to variations of classics, like petals of sea bass in a spice-and-sherry sauce.

      

8 Comments

  • Bruno said...
    I don't know where "Chan" is from but when I travelled to the US not one restaurant had a menu in French. The arrogance?
    You are in France. Where we speak French. Go away if you don't like it.
    I hear they speak English in the UK? Posted on Apr 11 2008 01:28
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  • Elisa said...
    Service is very professional, food is excellent and attention to detail is high.
    If the renomme of the chef doesn't make this restaurant an attraction, the food and service do. Obviously slightly pricey but during the whole time, it was worth it. Posted on Mar 26 2008 15:15
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  • zio said...
    This seems an interesting depate and will promise to give my report once I am in Paris next week. I wonder if French or Spanich or portuguese have the same complaint that Chan had when they visit England let's say or the U.S.. When we travel to a foreign country we should be ready for this challenge. If you are passionate about a new country why not learn their language? If you want the touristic attractions you should stick to the big fancy places. this is the price of interacting with the locals, which is the purpose of the Time out guide Posted on Sep 09 2007 00:37
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  • LST said...
    Chan,
    The food is excellent ! The prices very reasonable for this type of restaurant.
    You may find happiness at McDonalds. Posted on Jul 19 2007 17:29
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  • Charlie Young said...
    I'm sorry but I also have to add that saying that a place is arrogant for not having an English menu is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard for ages. I'll be going the restaurant tomorrow so will report. Posted on Mar 02 2007 14:58
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  • Meg said...
    Ditto to LT's horrified reaction. I've heard nothing but good things about this restaurant and I think Chan's comment about the English menu is a disqualifying gaffe. Posted on Nov 01 2006 11:35
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  • LT said...
    re Chan's post - the arrogance of not having an English menu??? Learn some basic French you fool. It's not exactly that difficult to master reading a menu. Posted on Oct 31 2006 15:02
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  • CHAN said...
    Quite a disappointment. The decor is too simple, upstairs dining area even worst! I dined there on 27/10/2006 Friday. Two of us we each had a 3-course dinner and a carafe of white wine to share. The bill came to Euro95. Also the arrogance of not having English menu! I do not recommend this restaurant. Posted on Oct 30 2006 11:02
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