Le Taillevent Restaurant
Classical French Institution Tableside Service
Le Taillevent
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Two Michelin since 1946, the institution where Paris learned modern restaurant service.
Restaurant
Lasserre
The Directoire mansion with the retractable roof, a multi-decade Paris institution off the Champs-Élysées.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine |
$$$$ Premium for Restaurant
| Dinner Thu-Sat from 19:00 (seasonal closure in August)
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Lasserre at 17 avenue Franklin Roosevelt has been running since the 1940s and is the Paris room with the famous retractable roof, opens to the night sky between courses, closes for the entremets. The Directoire mansion was built into a destination by founder René Lasserre (d. 2006), and the dining room, columns, orchids, silver tableware, Chinese porcelain, has been preserved at the same standard for eight decades. The kitchen under Jean-Louis Nomicos holds one Michelin star with a Mediterranean-leaning take on the heritage menu (stuffed macaroni with black truffle, the 'André Malraux' squab).
Editor's Tip
Cult-institution exception, the Michelin tier is one star but the room and the multi-decade pedigree are the reason. Book the retractable-roof side of the dining room, and ask for it to open if the weather permits.
2 Michelin Stars
MICHELIN Guide France 2026, Two Stars Directoire mansion with retractable roof since 1942 At a Glance
- View
- Historic Monuments, Garden View
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 80
View 75
Food 65
Value 65
Views & Setting
View Type
Historic Monuments, Garden View
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Recognition & Quality
Michelin two star
Awards
- MICHELIN Guide France 2026, Two Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Lasserre, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Lasserre?
Lasserre is located in Champs-Élysées & Madeleine, Paris, 17 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 75008 Paris.
What are the opening hours of Lasserre?
Lasserre is open Dinner Thu-Sat from 19:00 (seasonal closure in August).
What is Lasserre best for?
Lasserre is especially popular for Theatrical dinner, Heritage French romance, Once Only Paris classic.
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