Ritz Paris Breakfast Review Finds Luxury Experience Worth High Price Despite Flaws

The Ritz Paris, an iconic luxury hotel opened in 1898 at Place Vendôme, is renowned for hosting legendary figures like Coco Chanel and Ernest Hemingway. Lifestyle content creator Hillel Atlan recently visited to review its famed breakfast experience, which costs 106 euros for a full meal including drinks and multiple dishes. The breakfast is served in elegant settings such as Salon Marie-Louise and Bar Vendôme, accessible to non-guests with advance reservation.

Atlan ordered the extended breakfast featuring hot drinks, juice, a basket of pastries, fruit, yogurt, and a main dish. He chose eggs Benedict with salmon, added French toast for 25 euros, and a green juice for 7 euros. The eggs Benedict was praised for its delicate salmon, perfectly cooked egg, and rich hollandaise sauce, though the bread was slightly tough. The pastry basket included a buttery croissant and a denser chocolate croissant, both fresh and flavorful. The yogurt and fruit were fresh and well presented.

However, the coffee was described as ordinary and not memorable, which was a disappointment given the high price and prestigious setting. The standout dish was the French toast, noted as one of the best versions Atlan has tasted, with a crispy exterior, soft interior, and balanced sweetness from red fruits and maple syrup.

The overall experience extended beyond the food, with the hotel’s historic ambiance and attentive service contributing to the value. Atlan concluded that while the 106-euro price tag is steep and some elements like coffee and bread could improve, the quality of ingredients, excellent pastries, and exceptional French toast justify the cost. He rated the breakfast 8.5 out of 10.

Hillel Atlan specializes in luxury hotel and Michelin restaurant reviews worldwide and shares his content on Instagram and TikTok.