Classic French · 8th arrondissement, Paris · €230–€365
Classic French€230–€3658th arrondissementOne Michelin star · 2026
"The Paris room whose ceiling slides open to the sky — one Michelin star, the André Malraux pigeon intact; reserve for an anniversary."
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About Lasserre
At a signal from the maître d', the painted ceiling retracts and the Paris sky takes its place. Lasserre has performed this at 17 avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt since René Lasserre opened in 1942. Chef Nicolas Le Tirrand has run the kitchen since 2018 and holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Guide France. The cooking is deliberately classical: the 'André Malraux' pigeon carved tableside, macaroni stuffed with black truffle and foie gras, a truffle menu at €365. This is old Paris luxury kept on purpose, not by accident, and it remains one of the city's most theatrical classic French rooms.
The Kitchen
Nicolas Le Tirrand cooks a repertoire he largely inherited and refuses to modernise into oblivion. The signature 'André Malraux' pigeon, named for the writer who dined here, arrives whole and is carved tableside; the macaroni stuffed with black truffle and duck foie gras predates most of the staff. Menus run from roughly €230 to the €365 truffle menu, wine apart, and the cellar is one of the deepest in the 8th arrondissement. Le Tirrand took the kitchen in September 2018, succeeding a line that runs back to founder René Lasserre in 1942, and the room held its one Michelin star in the 2026 Guide France. The address, 17 avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, has not moved in eighty years. Where Guy Savoy reads as a modern temple, Lasserre is a period piece played straight, gueridon carving and all.
The Room
The dining room sits one floor up, reached by a small lift lined in red. Tables are generously spaced and dressed in silver; the light stays low and warm until the ceiling opens and daylight or stars take over. Conversation holds at a hush, because this is a jacket-required room where the service is formal and the tableside work is part of the performance. Banquettes line the walls, the flowers are changed daily, and nothing about the setting has been updated to chase a trend.
Best for an Anniversary
Book Lasserre for an anniversary because the room is engineered for occasion. The ceiling opens on cue, the tables are far enough apart to keep a conversation private, and the tableside carving turns dinner into theatre without rushing it. The scene writes itself: a couple under an open roof, the André Malraux pigeon carved between them, a bottle from a cellar that predates them both. For more rooms built for the date, see the best restaurants for an anniversary.
Not for
Not for diners chasing the avant-garde: Lasserre is unapologetically classical, the prices are 8th-arrondissement steep, and a jacket is non-negotiable for men.
Frequently Asked
Is Lasserre worth it?
Yes, if you want classical Paris luxury rather than the avant-garde. Lasserre holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Guide France, and the draw is as much the room as the plate: the painted ceiling retracts to open sky, and dishes like the André Malraux pigeon are carved tableside. At €230 to €365 it is a special-occasion outlay, best spent on an anniversary or a proposal rather than a casual midweek dinner.
How hard is it to book Lasserre?
Easier than a hyped new opening, but plan ahead for prime weekend tables. Lasserre takes reservations directly through the restaurant rather than a third-party app, and dinner runs Monday to Saturday with Sunday closed. Book two to three weeks out for a Friday or Saturday, and ask for a table near the centre if you want the full effect of the ceiling opening overhead.
What is the dress code at Lasserre?
A jacket is required for men, and the room rewards dressing up. This is a formal, old-guard Paris dining room, so smart-casual will feel under-dressed against the silver service and gueridon carving. Women tend toward cocktail attire. Leave trainers and shorts at the hotel; the setting is one of the last in Paris that still expects guests to match its formality.
What is the average meal price at Lasserre?
Expect roughly €230 per person for the menu and up to €365 for the truffle menu, before wine. The cellar is deep and priced accordingly, so a bottle can rival the food bill. Lunch can be a gentler entry point than dinner. Budget as you would for a one-star special occasion in central Paris, and treat the wine pairing as the variable that moves the total most.
Is Lasserre good for an anniversary?
Yes, it is one of the strongest anniversary rooms in Paris. The retractable ceiling, the wide table spacing, and the tableside carving combine into genuine occasion, and the service is built to mark a milestone without making it awkward. Request a central table for the best view when the roof opens. For alternatives in the same register, compare the picks on our anniversary guide.
Reserve directly with the restaurant; dinner Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday.
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Practical Information
Address17 avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 75008 Paris
