Monsieur Paul

[monkistan]

What's people's opinion on MP? Thinking of going there with DW on our first trip without DS. She's looking forward to it, me, not so much. Is it worth it? Is the food outstanding? Is there something better in the EPCOT area?

 

[minnie mum]

My estimation of worth and yours is likely very different. Same with my opinion of the food there, or anywhere else. FWIW (and that should be very little), we enjoyed our dinner there. If your wife wants to eat there then go, and then you can form your own opinion.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

The subjectivity of opinions here is vastly understated in its enormity. Never ditch a joint you want to try because someone formed an opinion for you. TripAdvisor will give the best ideas over a single entities opinion like mine.

 

[Dean Marino]

Wellllll - we don't go there, since Bistro de Paris vanished. But that's US, and OUR opinion/habits....

For US - we avoid any Park Restaurant - with the exception of the Hollywood Brown Derby. Purely personal experience - we find far better offerings at the Resort Restaurants.
From EPCOT? Our PERSONAL choice would be to grab the boat at the International Gateway, and head to Shula's at the Dolphin, Il Mulino at the Swan, Yachtsman's at the Yacht Club.
Others might enjoy the BlueZoo, Flying Fish.

 

[OKW Lover]

What's people's opinion on MP? Thinking of going there with DW on our first trip without DS. She's looking forward to it, me, not so much. Is it worth it? Is the food outstanding? Is there something better in the EPCOT area?

Subjectivity of "worth" aside, we have enjoyed every meal we've had at MP. We enjoy upscale dining and don't mind paying a bit more for it.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

We've been to MP three times and have always enjoyed it. Food and service are excellent.

If you aren't looking forward to it, I would recommend looking at the menus for bluezoo (our favorite), Il Mulino or Shula's (all at Swan Dolphin). They are a short walk or boat ride from EP and are all excellent.

 

[pa. dad]

We liked it also.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

What's people's opinion on MP?

Our Ratings of Monsieur Paul: (*rev 2/03/2016*)
. . . food price value: D
. . . food quality: D
. . . food quantity per serving: C
. . . food prep speed: C
. . . food selection: C
. . . seating quantity: C
. . . seating comfort: B
. . . eatery atmosphere: C
. . . eatery convenience: B
. . . staff friendliness: C
. . . staff attentiveness: C
. . . character interaction: n/a
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Our Recommendations:
. . . appys:... Maine Lobster w/Mushrooms
. . . entree:.. Roasted Duck Breast
. . . dessert:. Puff Pastry with Lemon Cream
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NOTE1: This is the revamped Bistro de Paris upstairs at Epcot-France. It was changed
to allow use of DDP credits instead of Out-Of-Pocket payment. They should have left it
alone. A MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT lurks for anyone expecting upscale dining and upscale
quality. The atmosphere is good, not great, but the service and food were not up to Sig
levels. The chicken was rubbery, the soup was pasty, and the meat bland. The amuse
bouche was good, but that (by its very name) is one-bite, and one bite is not enough to
make the whole meal to be rated well. If you haven't gotten a hint yet, a place to avoid.
What a pity; good eatery dumbed-down to accommodate the Disney Dining Plan. Bistro
was pretty good, Paul's is a major letdown. Blame DDP !!! For the cash or 2-TS credits,
disappointing in quality and price.
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NOTE2: We used to think the Seared Scallops were fine for a dinner entree. However, our
last trip to the eatery they were major disappointment. We sent them back and they
were replaced. The replacement WAS WORSE than the first try. We sent the replacement
back and switched to the Duck Breast which was acceptable.