I can't even begin to describe how wonderful my experience was at this restaurant. I've been to Paris, and I've been to the top of Eiffel Tower, and although it is not the same spiritual experience I felt in France, it was still wonderful. My bf told me he got the recommendation from a guy he was sharing a poker table with as they were discussing french food. The guy told him he has taken his wife here every year for their anniversary. And let's just say after eating here, I really had to go back and re-evaluate all the 5-star places I've reviewed. I would never take back a star or anything but every venue after this has a standard to meet. lol.\n\nVENUE: \nThe restaurant is at the top of Paris Hotel and Casino, with amazing ceiling-to-floor windows that allow you to have a view overlooking the strip. We were taken up via elevator and once you first enter you pass the kitchen - all white tile, very French-looking kitchen. A bit tacky I thought at first, but on my way out, I realized how clever they were in doing that (it was probably unintentional but whatever), because as soon as you enter the dining area you are floored. The atmosphere is romantic and intimate. Perfect place in Vegas date night/dinner so make sure you take someone on whom, you find worth spending the money. Go during the evening - after 8 PM when the Bellagio does its fountain shows every 15 minutes you'll enjoy the view. Overall we spend ~$250. Worth every penny...that the bf spent. \n\nFOOD/DRINK:\nDRINKS:\nI started off my evening with the house Bordeaux. Now, I'm not a sommelier and I don't think myself a vino or anything, but I thought this red was delicious. The server told me it would be dry, but I didn't find that to be the case at all. When I think of dry I think of Merlots but this was fantastic. The bf got their (the name escapes me) drink with the raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries in it. It was delicious and is served with a spoon so you don't have to worry trying to tilt the glass upward at the end to get the fruit.\n\nAPPETIZERS:\nRoasted Foie Gras, Marinated Grapes, Julienne Cr\u00eapes: Oh my goodness. For such a tiny portion, it sure packed a punch. It was PHENOMENAL. The pate melted in my mouth and also went well with the bread that served.\n\nRack of Lamb, served Medium: Oh lawd. Delicious. Tender, juicy meat that literally fell off the bone once you put your fork in it. \nBeef Wellington, served Medium Rare: Let me tell you, I've had some pretty darn good beef wellington in my life and this was scrumptious. The beef was also tender and juicy and the pate surrounding it was a great seletion. \nDESSERT:\n\nStrawberry Souffle. I can't even. It wasn't super sugary sweet which I loved. The flavors of the strawberry really came out, and eventhough I was STUFFED by the time dessert came out, I didn't feel guilty eating the souffl\u00e9 at all. The texture was marshmellowy but didn't feel heavy at all. It was amazing.\n\nSERVICE:\nWe were orginially sat at a table to the side of the restaurant but wanted a better view of the Bellagio (who wouldn't?) and asked to be moved. The hostess was accomodatnig and understanding and were re-sat in a matter of 5 minutes. Not bad for a 7PM, Saturday night reservation. We sprung for the photo - and although I feel bad for the other yelpers that got blurry ones, ours came out really well. And being a photo whore, the photogapher let me review what she had taken and took a few to make sure I was satisfied. Our server was funny and helpful and courteous. He made sure to ask us about dessert before our entrees came out - which was mindful since we had a 9:30PM show to catch. We took our time and paid with minutes to spare as we walked to the Monte Carlo afterwards.
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