Per Se – good but not entirely unique

We are generally well dined, eating at a 2-3 star once/twice a year. This weekend we had our long awaited dinner at per se, and will say something felt off. The 9-course tasting menu was delicious but somewhat uninspired. Apart from the oysters and Peals (truly fabulous), dishes were all cooked well but just missing the wow factor.

Servers were nice but not always the most attentive. While our water glasses were refilled for every course, we had to flag them down after waiting for several minutes with empty bar glasses (twice).

Am still glad we went, as they gave us some nice treats at the end and a brief kitchen tour – but IMHO felt a bit tired and in need of some sparkle.

Is this aligned to others experience or did I mis-percieve?

by clcom