#12 in my Michelin Stars Challenge in Paris. Follow me and check the full list. Alan Geaam. A cuisine with soul. And what a soul! First, for those who went before, let me warn you that the chef used the lockdown to rethink and work on his menu. So “mind the gap”! A leap seems to have been made. You’re now in a top tiers Michelin experience. There are plenty of Michelin Star restaurants that are technically great, but are missing a “je ne sais quoi”. Here, it’s not missing, it’s there. Alan is infusing his soul (his origin, his culture, his culinary experience) in his creation. I had the good fortune of visiting and working in Lebanon. You can feel the resourcefulness, inventiveness, playfulness in his cuisine. His culinary education in France allows him to Revisit Lebanese food and be in between. Let me be clear, you’re not in a Lebanese restaurant where the chef is doing a great Michelin job. No, you’re in an French adopted Lebanese that is daydreaming of an imaginary country, and he is welcoming you in this wonderland! You’ll go back to childhood, he’ll trick you with a peanut that is actually foie gras… literally a box of tricks so that you enter in his wonderland and forget yours. Because this is my trick to differentiate the Étoilés. A good étoilé experience is when you’re derailed by the food. You come to speak about a subject (work, relationships, etc..) and suddenly you speak about the dishes and where the chef is taking you. You forget about your mondaine issue, and off you go in another universe for the time you’re there. Well, Alan is amongst the group that is after this one. You re carried away while you’re there, you’re thinking about it days after, you’ll want to share this experience with someone special. The service is at the same level the restaurant is. Top notch. The crowd was mainly business and friends for Lunch. It’s perfect to impress a client and create a memory. Dinner should be perfect for dates. I’ll go with my special darling very soon. Top tiers one star Michelin. Two stars contender. 2022 Update : The new pics and videos were uploaded directly (there’s too many to be attached to the review) I went back indeed quickly after finishing my challenge (completed under a year), but not with my darling ! With a foodie friend. It did improved. First the staff, there’s more people (and of quality), second the wine list is improving (the new wine list was not published but the wine is there, so we had a great champagne) and third, the dishes improved. Some elements are the same as last year, some are slightly changed for the best (like the foie gras), some are new. I wish that one day I’ll meet the chef to exchange with him. Bottom line, even if I was there last year, I had another great experience and I’ll gladly come back (especially since they are going to redesign the place) It only reinforces me thinking that’s a Top Tiers one star that is in contention for a second one. Ps: for some obscure technical reasons this review has been moderated. I hope you can read it now

Little 1 star michelin restaurant quietly located near L’arc de Triomphe. The food style is Lebanese - French fusion. There’s no à-la-carte menu, you only have 2 options - 5 and 7 courses, with or without wine pairing. Overall experience was ok. Service was good, food quality and decoration was impressive with pretty much lebanese taste.

To celebrate our weeding anniversary we choose this year a Wonderful restaurant and outstanding concept of Lebanese cuisine. The Michelin stared Chef Alan Geaam breaks all the rules and the shapes of all of the most famous Lebanese dishes while he kept the fabulous taste authenticity and the flavors at reasonable prices We loved the food here and the extraordinary shapes of varieties that was served with detailed explanation for each of the dishes and which was perfectly satisfying for the eyes, the mouth, the stomach and our gastronomic knowledge. Congratulations to the Chef Alan Geaam for his courage devotion and for the hard work along with his amazing team at this lovely restaurant Thanks to all in the kitchen and the dining area

Treasuring life lessons from Alan Geaam restaurant (1 Michelin 🌟) 🍀 “If you want to try a gastronomic restaurant in Paris, you surely have to go to Alan Geaam” – a recommendation from my boss led me to this beautiful gem. His story would amaze you: arriving in France 20 years ago with 30€ in his pocket to learn about cuisine techniques, and today becoming a promising star in French’s gastronomy 🍀 We had the 7 courses tasting menu, and it went beyond any expectations. From amuses bouches to desserts, you could find delicate Lebanese touch. I can still remember its flavours : the crunchy sumac tuile and cone of labneh, the scallop kebbeh, the firm flesh of the langoustine in two textures and seasoned with Vietnamese cardamom… 🍀 The sommelier also gave us nice advice for the wines. The start was pleasant with champagne De Venoge Princes Rosé, and then we had an excellent Bourgogne white wine of Meursault 1er cru to accompany the meal. The decor was chic and minimal, & the chef was so gentle he walked around tables to explain his creations and his passion. 🍀 For a long time living in France, I hesitated to show my heritage and tried to blend into this society. But now I realized that I always have to remember my roots and be proud of my origins, my accents, my culture. Thank you Alan for empowering your Lebanese influence, and I hope you all the best to achieve new echelon in the culinary world.

I’ve been to a few dozen Michelin starred restaurants. Personally I thought that the service here was fantastic. However I genuinely felt there should have been more for the price. The food was also not up to standards in my humble opinion. The presentation is quite nice but nothing spectacular at this price range.

Great experience at this restaurant. It’s a fusion between Lebanese and French. We took the 5 meal-course. It was super delicious. The flavor of each bite was very well worked on and was hiding a surprising taste. It was a 5 meal course but every 2 mins there was another surprise. The staff is super nice and friendly. Totally recommend this place for a special occasion dinner.

We were in 4 Michelin star restaurant during this visit and this one is #1! Great food (high end Lebanese and French fusion - what can be better?), presentation, service. Well done!

Got the 3-course lunch menu, with two people you can get a taste of almost everything they have to offer! The food here is the best food I’ve had, and the service and staff are so polite and welcoming. I would recommend going to this restaurant if you can get a reservation and have the time (2 hours). Thanks to the restaurant servers and chefs for such an amazing experience!

Incredible experience. Great service, very welcoming and courteous. All was explained in French, English and also Portuguese! The Brazilian waiter was very friendly. The food is delicious, all was impecable.

Spectacular (and surprising) food, great service, interesting wine list and a discreet and intimate ambience. I loved the mixture between French and Lebanese ingredients and recipes though I was not too fond of the presentation of the plates, I found it a bit too elaborate yet unnecessary because the food is magnificent. Definitely coming back.

I have the pleasure to try out three different Michelin-started restaurants this week, and the Alan Geaam Restaurant is the most memorable among them! The thoughts put into the dishes and surprises for guests make the experience outstanding. The waiting staff are super attentive and kind as well. Definitely worth a visit!

What a fantastic experience! We got the business menu and it was extraordinary! It exceeded our expectations. The flavors and the combinations were impressive. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Definitely going to come back on my next time in Paris :)

I had the worst dining experience of my life at this Michelin-starred restaurant, and it happened on my birthday of all days. I didn't have any high expectations, I just wanted a good meal and decent service. Unfortunately, this was far from what I received. Firstly, a server knocked things over on our table, accidents happen, and I didn't think much of it. However, when he knocked water bottle to the ground and didn't bother to replace the unsealed water bottle, it became concerning. Then, the butter was mishandled. Despite promising to replace it, they left the dirty butter on our table until we asked twice for a new one. The real kicker came with the main course. We found a hair in our dish, and when we pointed it out to the server, he simply took the plate away without an apology. It wasn't until the end of our meal that another server offered a half-hearted apology. This wasn't the server's fault, it was a kitchen error, and it deserved a more genuine apology. Furthermore, there was no attempt at making amends. Is it your restaurant's policy to make mistakes and then turn a blind eye? I've been in similar situations before, and a good restaurant would have immediately sent out the head chef to apologize, replaced the dish, and even offered a complimentary dessert. They would have shown they genuinely cared about the customer's experience. What exactly are you doing? The food didn't even suit our taste, but the real disappointment was the lackluster service. It's not just about the server's warmth; it's about not even meeting the basic standards of service. Forget enthusiasm; it felt like they didn't want to be there at all. No one enjoys going to work, but why should I suffer such poor service on my birthday? If this were any other regular meal, I might have brushed it off, but why should I encounter such an ordeal on my special day? It's clear to me that you have a long way to go in terms of service, and I won't be returning FOREVER. I guess you just don’t care.

Excellent experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally warm and friendly in addition to their professionalism. The food was creative and is currently my favorite fine dining experience so far.

Phenomenal! The staff was amazing, kind, helpful, attentive, and overall superb. The chef took his time to speek with us. The food was flavorful and delicious. Recommend!

The nearby restaurants must have suffered a lot of damage because of this restaurant. Because they can’t compete. I have to think about what kind of food should I have to eat in the future. My tongue should forget what I felt today as soon as possible. I want to say thank you to this dream place. Come here! Not Disneyland.

Restaurant Alan Geeam was our first Michelin star experience. Our expectations, while somewhat vague, were quite high, and Alan Geeam did not disappoint in the least. It largely fit our stereotype of "Michelin star restaurant", and where it diverged from that it was for the best. For starters, since this was our first visit to Paris, we weren't familiar with local conditions and customs, and, in particular, we had no idea how stupid it was to book a restaurant that was quite far from our hotel. We thought we had accounted for that, having called a taxi well before the time of our reservation, but peak hour traffic turned out to be much, much worse than we imagined. Fifty euro poorer, thirty minutes late, and still half a mile from the restaurant, we had to jog there, and dark sense of foreboding hung over us, since we heard that classy restaurants could be very strict, and maliciously vindictive about missed reservations. As we learned two days later, there's a grain of truth to those rumours, but Alan Geaam at least simply waved off us being late, and welcomed us with open arms. We ordered a five course tasting menu for two, accompanied by a few glasses of wonderful Paul Leredde champagne, and as far as taste, flavour and presentation were concerned, the stereotype was met in full. I dare not try explaining what the food was like, but at every turn my taste buds were stunned, excited and overwhelmed - in half a dozen different fashions. The staff took great care of us, making sure we were educated, entertained and served in a very timely fashion. My one small regret is that we didn't go for a seven course tasting menu, but, on balance, and contrary to the Michelin stereotype, we were stuffed even after five courses. Yes, individual portions can be quite small, but when a long gallery of amuse bouches, entrees, and, seemingly, just random culinary interludes to keep the patrons occupied is paraded in front of you, there's absolutely no risk of remaining hungry after your meal. Alan Geaam earns my heartfelt recommendation, and, in fact, I would say that it's an absolutely excellent introduction to the world of haute cuisine. Expect to spend between 100 and 200 euro per person, depending on which flavour of the menu you decide to pick, and on the accompanying drinks.

Wow wow wow. Such a unique experience. The service was phenomenal (& accommodated my food sensitivities). Wonderful wine pairings.

We had the pleasure of dining here. Every dish was a visual treat, we recognised some traditional Lebanese favourites, but the French fusion elevated them to a super refined level. The flavours of each course were not predictable - everything was a delicious surprise. Staff were polite and very attentive and explained everything in English. The lunch was a memorable and special experience. Thank you Alan and Team!!!!

WOW. Chef Geaam’s food is complex, imaginative and playful all in the best possible way. He assembled an excellent staff who make each guest feel welcome. Thank you for a fun night!

Great experience! The food is prepared with love and the staff is friendly. Good restaurant to visit when you’re in Paris.

This is the best restaurant I’ve ever been too. After booking two other Michelin star restaurants for my partners engagement dinner in Paris I kept searching incase I’d missed the perfect one. Then saw Alan Geaam had 4.8* and could see it was special from what people were saying in the reviews. I cancelled the others and have no regrets. The X-factor is real. The love for the food is felt as soon as you walk in the door and the humour and playful nature courses are delivered keep you guessing and feeling part of the journey. The restaurants decor is simple and understated with no prestigious vibe I Imagine many other Michelin * Parisian restaurants would have. Honestly I nearly cried at one point out of happiness that food can reach this level. Come hungry.

What a wonderful surprise. Small, cozy place. Great service. But the food…wow. Be prepared to expand your culinary horizons, with Lebanese influences. Really glad we went as a family (for my birthday); will defiantly be back. Highly recommend.

Great good and amazing experience for correct price. Team was on point. Waiters knew what they were doing and were looking after you the best they could. Wasn't a fan of reconstructed tabuleh. Down side is the price of wines. I understand that menus with prices are not necessarily a thing in these types of restaurant and that one might feel self conscious about asking before ordering. I regret not doing it when asking for two glasses of wines each for two ppl through-out the whole meal and ended up with double the expected bill for food. Wines were amazing and an absolutely great match for the food, but not everyone might wanna spend this type of extra money for drinks.

Amazing food, amazing service. Very tasty and it was extreme delicious. Each course was art and delicious. Pictures says all :)

A truly amazing experience that I would highly recommend when visiting Paris and the Arc de Triomphe. The staff is lovely, friendly and very professional, with great attention to detail. They take you on a culinary journey with amazing courses.

A great experience at an even greater price-point, a must visit! We arrived at the restaurant after reserving table for two with plans of trying the lunch menu. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and prompted to pick where we wanted to be seated. the dining experience starts off with some lighter, yet well thought out dishes, and gradually moves on with the perfect combination of Liberian and french cuisine. this is the second time i have been here, and i am just as impressed, if not even more so. the menu has changed and improvements have been made to the dishes that were already outstanding. we ordered a three course meal and were happily met with more than we could have expected. the entire experience was great with friendly waiters and sommelier. At the current price point the restaurant is a bargain and a must visit if you are in Paris. Special thanks to the super friendly, yet professional waiter from Brazil that we had throughout most of our lunch.