We got into Paris around late afternoon and after a quick check-in at the hotel, we wasted no time kicking off our journey in the City of Light with stops at some of the top attractions including Pont Alexandre III and Place de la Concorde. As it was getting dark very quickly, Champs-Élysées would be our final destination of the day. Of course, a trip to Champs-Élysées would not be complete without hanging around the iconic Arc de Triomphe.
In a desperate search for a late dinner venue, we looked no further than the nearby Publicis Drugstore directly overlooking the Arc de Triomphe at the Place de l’Étoile end of the Champs Elysées.
Champs-Élysées has long been a gastronomic wasteland from one end to the other with many restaurants labelled as tourist traps. We were hoping that Le Drugstore Restaurant & Bar would be an exception though, as the place was still buzzing on the ground floor of this famous shopping and entertainment complex at 133 Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Sea scallops were served on a bed of creamy risotto and green peas. This was decent but the risotto was a little bland and I thought it could be a bit more cheesy.
Less successfully was the linguine topped with prawns and tomatoes. Like the risotto, the linguine was really lacking flavors. Some seasoning and perhaps a buttery or creamy sauce would've helped a lot.
We weren't expecting a lot out of this meal but even with our low expectation coming in, we were utterly disappointed with the overall experience. Apart of the quality of food, I thought the service was also slow to a crawl. It was difficult to enjoy this after a hectic travel day from Copenhagen.
Food Rating: 4/10
Price: €€€
Address: 133 avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris, France
Closest Metro Station: George V
Tel: +33 (0)1 4443-7900
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