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La Grande Cascade restaurant in Paris' Bois de Boulogne is a magical, through-the-looking-glass sort of place -- an Empire hunting pavilion made beautiful in the era of the Belle Epoque for the 1900 World's Fair. In an era of minimalism, the Le Grande Cascade floods your senses with light, colour, c... Read more

La Grande Cascade restaurant in Paris' Bois de Boulogne is a magical, through-the-looking-glass sort of place -- an Empire hunting pavilion made beautiful in the era of the Belle Epoque for the 1900 World's Fair. In an era of minimalism, the Le Grande Cascade floods your senses with light, colour, curves and decorative perfection. The great glass dome inside, the huge glass awning that covers the three-level terrace descending like the waterfall of name, the fringed and tasselled draperies, the enormous crystal chandeliers, rich carpeting, the boiserie, columns, the leafy sunny views are all romantic, lavish, delightful. The cuisine, too, reaches the heights,under chef Frederic Robert, formerly of Senderens and Lucas Carton, who creates superb modern dishes while respecting and playing with French classics: open crab Newburg ravioli with fennel and tomato condiment and basil oil, heart of Pampa Verde Argentinian beef fillet roasted (for two) with sauce aux poivre and truffled fondant potatoes. Exquisite wines and service.