Reviews - Substance
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Cynthia O. • 1 review
May 27, 2025
10/10
The food was outstanding! Our server was wonderful. The atmosphere was beautiful and lively. One of the most memorable meals and experience. Definitely go, if you have a chance.
Substance • Owner
Hello Cynthia, we're truly touched by your words! It's wonderful to know that the food, service, and ambiance all contributed to a memorable evening. L'équipe de Substance
Jeff C. • 4 reviews
May 30, 2025
9.5/10Great food and services. The restaurant was warm. Not the best combination fine dining and sweating.
Substance • Owner
Hello Jeff, Thank you for your kind words about the food and service. We’re sorry to hear the temperature was uncomfortable — we’ll keep working on that balance. L'équipe de Substance
Mats P. • 1 review
May 19, 2025
10/10Vett good experience.
Substance • Owner
Hello Mats, Thank you so much! We're glad you had a very good experience with us. L'équipe de Substance
Sandeep G. • 1 review
May 1, 2025
10/10We really appreciated how beautifully and detail adorned the dishes were. The wine and food pairing made for a unique and enhanced experience. We loved how all of our senses were engaged during our dinner experience.
Substance • Owner
Hello Sandeep, thank you for such thoughtful words! We're thrilled that the sensory experience and pairings left a strong impression. L'équipe de Substance
Jacqueline B. • 4 reviews
April 8, 2025
10/10We had the basic "from the local market" menu, and it was fantastic! Each dish was interesting, delicious and so beautifully presented. The service was impeccable too. A great experience!
Substance • Owner
Dear Jacqueline, Thanks so much for your feedback, we are so happy that you liked it with us. We cannot wait to see again soon with us at Substance ! Substance's team
Roger S. • 10 reviews
January 30, 2025
9.5/10Excellent! Fantastic cullinary experience with superbly selected wine pairings
Substance • Owner
Dear Roger, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent culinary experience and enjoyed the wine pairings. We look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable experience! Substance Team
Tom M. • 2 reviews
January 6, 2025
9.5/10The food was 10/10. I am a pescatarian and annoyingly it meant I ate ALOT of fish so it was a bit repetitive by the end, I wish they threw in some veggie meals, but it was so delicious I couldn’t knock the food. Wish they turned the lights down by like 30 percent too and then it would have felt much more intimate
Substance • Owner
Dear Mr. Milligan, Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the food and that it met your expectations. We understand your point about the repetition of fish dishes, and we will certainly consider adding more variety with veggie options for pescatarians in the future. We also appreciate your suggestion about the lighting, and we’ll explore ways to create a more intimate atmosphere. Your satisfaction is incredibly important to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon for an even better experience! Sincerly, Substance Team
Richard S. • 14 reviews
December 31, 2024
10/10New Year’s Eve. Everything lovely but not quite as good as other Michelin one star. $350 price a little high even for NYE. I don’t think regular sommelier was there as this fellow seemed to have no suggestions
Substance • Owner
Dear Mr. Small, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you had a lovely experience overall, but we truly appreciate your comments regarding the pricing and the sommelier's service. We understand that for a special occasion like New Year's Eve, every detail should be perfect, and we’ll certainly review the experience to ensure it meets the high standards you expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Your input is valuable, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future with an even more refined experience. Sincerly, Substance team
Christine M. • 1 review
December 30, 2024
10/10
+1Very good food. We left feeling full and highly satisfied with the quality of food. This is the best bang for your buck Michelin restaurant for me.
Substance • Owner
Dear Christine, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you were highly satisfied with the quality of the food and that you left feeling full and content. It’s a great compliment to be considered the best value Michelin restaurant for you! We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again for another exceptional dining experience. Sincerly, Substance team
jiwan p. • 1 review
January 2, 2025
10/10
nice place, nice food, excellent coffee
Substance • Owner
Dear Mr. Park, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the place, the food, and the coffee. It’s always a pleasure to know that our guests had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Sincerly, Substance team
Leo L. • 2 reviews
December 31, 2024
8.5/10
+4The food was good but the gnocchi was too salty, and the seating is a little too close, I have to listen to the non stop chatting from next table less than 1 meter away all the time.
Substance • Owner
Dear Leo, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food overall, but we sincerely apologize for the issue with the gnocchi being too salty. We’ll certainly review this with the kitchen team to ensure better balance in future dishes. We also appreciate your comment about the seating arrangement and understand how proximity to neighboring tables can affect your experience. We'll explore ways to improve the layout for more comfort and privacy. We hope to welcome you again and provide a more enjoyable experience next time. Sincerly, Substance team
joohee w. • 1 review
October 8, 2024
8/10
The appetizer was excellent and the main course was delicious. However, when they gave me the wine pairing, I felt a little different from the top table, such as giving red wine for the fish dish. I even saw white wine being served at other tables. It felt bad because it seemed like different wines were served with the same dishes at different tables. I didn't expect to drink Australian wine in France.
Substance • Owner
Dear Mr. Won, Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any confusion regarding the wine pairing. We take your comments seriously and will review our practices to ensure consistency in our service. We hope to see you again and better meet your expectations, Best regards, Substance team
Marjorie M. • 1 review
October 1, 2024
10/10The service was incredible.
Linda B. • 1 review
September 23, 2024
9.5/10The menu was fabulous. We were fortunate enough to try other restaurants like this one prior to eating here. I realize the service was good but not great. In comparison with the other restaurants, we’ve tried, this one could have done better with the service. The food also was very good. However, not spectacular. I would suggest other restaurants around the area before this one.
Substance • Owner
Dear Mrs. Boddie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you found our menu fabulous and our food very good. However, we regret that our service did not meet the high standards we strive to uphold, especially in comparison with your other dining experiences. We appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future. Best regards, Substance team
Yvon M. • 1 review
September 13, 2024
9.5/10
Our dining experience was truly exceptional, with each dish offering a unique and delightful culinary journey. The attention to detail in every plate was remarkable. However, we found the sommelier experience could have been improved. When we expressed that we were seeking guidance, we felt the interaction was a bit rushed, and we didn’t receive the level of support we were hoping for as we’re not very experienced with wine selections. A more patient approach would have elevated the overall experience even further.
Substance • Owner
Hello Mr Milano, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the culinary journey and the attention to detail in our dishes. We appreciate your comments about the sommelier experience and will work on providing a more patient and supportive approach for our guests. Your insights are invaluable, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience! Sincerely, the Substance team.
Stanley H. • 2 reviews
September 10, 2024
10/10
+5This is a small bits restaurant. Each plate was very aesthetically pleasing. The food was also very tasty. One plate was gnocchi witch was cooked perfectly and had four sauces on top. PERFECTION. Another plate of Haddock has red grapes and horseradish, the sweet and sour just worked! Not every plate was perfect but they were all fun. This restaurant is not for everyone, but if you are a foodie pays your money and take your chances!
Substance • Owner
Hello Mr. Herzstein, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and motivate us to continue providing excellent service. If you have any further suggestions or if there’s anything specific we can do to make your next visit even better, please let us know. Sincerely, The Substance Team
Eric M. • 2 reviews
August 2, 2024
9.5/10
This is an ambitious resto - with a hip younger clientele and a semi-open kitchen. Quite busy and interesting and challenging taste combinations. They have one michelin star already and you get the feeling that they'd like to add another one!
Jason F. • 2 reviews
July 29, 2024
9.5/10The food
Michael K. • 1 review
June 10, 2024
10/10Fantastic, well thought out menu with carefully chosen wines. Everything worked out perfectly and the menu is so thoughtful and executed to perfection
Douglas S. • 1 review
May 17, 2024
9.5/10
Fabulous food and engaging young staff. A memorable experience.
Guilherme l. • 17 reviews
March 5, 2024
10/10Excellent food, attentive staff, innovative cuisine and civilized noise level. We tried the lunch menu, great combinations of textures and tastes. The only criticism: wines by the glass are slightly overpriced, but overall a great experience
Scott W. • 2 reviews
February 23, 2024
10/10Wonderful find in Paris. Everything was just perfect! one of the best meals we have ever had. BRAVO!
José Luiz P. • 2 reviews
February 13, 2024
8.5/10The chef presents cuisine with personality and sophistication. I would like the sauce to not be too intense in some dishes so as not to hide the delicacy of the ingredients. You can watch the intense movement in the kitchen through a window.
Rachel R. • 1 review
December 30, 2023
9.5/10Delicious meal - chose the 8 course menu at lunch and was not disappointed! The star of the meal was the oyster dish. Perfectly balanced, fresh, and I have not stopped thinking about it. I came to Paris for a day from the US and wanted to have a couple of exciting, tasty meal experiences. Substance ticked all of the boxes that I was unknowingly looking for. The atmosphere was cozy, the staff impeccably familiar with the ingredients and dishes, and it was fun to watch the action in the kitchen from the Chef's table. I loved hearing where ingredients came from, and eavesdropping on the wine pairings - I don't drink alcohol, but it was clear the pairings were matched perfectly and from vineyards across France. Such a delight!
Christine P. • 1 review
December 30, 2023
2/10
food was okay. However , the service was really terrible. My family and I wasn’t able to appreciate the story and meaning of the dishes since the service/ waiter was in a hurry , you could barely understand what they’re saying… the service was really off.
Simpo C. • 1 review
December 22, 2023
8/10
Food is excellent and can taste what the chef would like to bring to customer experience. But the service needed to be improved. We come on a rainy day, no attention paied, no one help on hanging the wet coat , the attitude is unwelcoming, the food introduction is like reading script.
Damiano M. • 2 reviews
November 21, 2023
5.5/10Food is definitely top level, with some mind-blowing dishes in the menu. However the service is well above what you would expect from a 1-star restaurant: poor English, plates explained in a hurry, scarse courtesy and no flexibility on pairings open request. If the food makes the experience worth it, the service makes me think I will not come back.
Sophia C. • 4 reviews
October 25, 2023
10/10Delightfully innovative and beautiful presentation.
Clem A. • 3 reviews
October 19, 2023
9.5/10Lovely food and extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. A wonderful evening and worth repeating.
Erika S. • 1 review
October 11, 2023
7/10Although the dishes are quite creative, only one out of the 6 course menu provided a true representation of the 1 Michelin Star (The Haddock). The rest of the dishes did not provide a well balanced flavor and the horseradish or wasabi overpowered the rest of the flavors, the sauce for the gnocchi was too salty. The service was not solid with several steps missing from a Michelin Star restaurant, such as wine presentation and maintenance of the table.
Abby P. • 1 review
October 10, 2023
10/10
+1We were blown away by the food, the service and ambiance. We thought the lunch menu was beyond divine and good value. The wine selections delicious and many options available. We were personally recommended to visit this place by two separate people and we can see why. Thank you to the entire team x
Sharenda W. • 1 review
October 2, 2023
10/10This was my first Michelin* experience and it was wonderful. We chose the Vibration menu and it was more than enough to leave satiated as well as incredibly impressed. The wait staff was informative, friendly and notable enjoyed that we were enjoying ourselves. I usually tend to enjoy savoury dishes over sweet but the meringue with green chili powder was the hero for me in this feast. Thank you to all involved, and many compliments to the chef!
John Z. • 7 reviews
September 7, 2023
10/10Very good restaurant
Jeff O. • 2 reviews
August 28, 2023
10/10
My favourite meal in Paris. Chef Matthias has the Midas touch when it comes to combining flavours in such a delicate way. We found the lunch menu to be generous and left fully satisfied. Will definitely recommend and revisit.
Samuel K. • 14 reviews
July 4, 2023
8/10Substance is eclipsed by its sister restaurant Contrast whose cuisine was better.
Sari N. • 1 review
July 5, 2023
10/10Every course was delicately presented tasted amazing. The Amuse-bouche was memorable.
Duane P. • 1 review
May 11, 2023
9.5/10
Great little out of the way spot. Staff was great and the food so creative, beautiful and delicious. Loved it and were so happy we stumbled upon it. We would go again.
Substance • Owner
Hello Duane, We are delighted to hear that you found our establishment beautiful and that you enjoyed your stay. Our team is proud to have been able to offer you quality cuisine. We would be delighted to see you again at our table. Yours sincerely The Substance team.
Anthony A. • 11 reviews
May 8, 2023
10/10Wonderful experience from start to finish. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Substance • Owner
Hello Anthony, We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience. Thank you for your warm recommendation! We look forward to welcoming you back. Yours sincerely The Substance team.
Chandresh J. • 2 reviews
May 3, 2023
10/10We were a group of 5 and had a great time at this restaurant . Service was great and the food was excellent . The staff were extremely friendly and attentive , we were even offered a tour of the kitchen as we were still there towards the end of lunch service .Would definitely return .
Substance • Owner
Hello Chandresh, We are delighted to hear that you had a great time in our restaurant. Glad we could offer you a tour of the kitchen, adding a special touch to your experience. Thank you for sharing your satisfaction and we look forward to welcoming you back. Yours sincerely The Substance team.
Daniel D. • 1 review
May 1, 2023
10/10Everything was excellent! The staff was perfect, the food was magical, surprising, storytelling, emotion evoking and simply delicious! We enjoyed our 6 course lunch!
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