Taillevent occupies a 19th-century mansion in the Golden Triangle of the 8th arrondissement — the quadrant of Paris bounded by the Champs-Élysées, avenue Montaigne, and avenue George V — that has been synonymous with serious French gastronomy since André Vrinat opened the restaurant in 1946. It takes its name from Guillaume Tirel, the medieval chef to the French crown known as Taillevent, and the choice of name was a declaration of intent: this would be a restaurant that understood itself in historical terms, that took seriously its position in the long tradition of French haute cuisine.
For the better part of five decades, Taillevent under the Vrinat family held three Michelin stars and ranked among the most celebrated restaurants in the world. The current iteration, under Chef Giuliano Sperandio, holds two stars and has evolved toward a more contemporary interpretation of the classical vocabulary without abandoning the discipline and elegance that define the house. The dining rooms on the first floor — redesigned by architect Yann Montfort — bring a modern restraint to the original aristocratic proportions: oak panelling, leather, and natural light filtered through tall windows onto tables set with the precision that serious French service demands.
The wine programme at Taillevent is, by any measure, one of the greatest in Paris. The cellar holds approximately 15,000 bottles across some 1,500 references, with particular depth in Bordeaux and Burgundy going back decades. The sommelier team is among the most knowledgeable in the city, and consulting them is one of the genuine pleasures of the table. For a wine-focused dinner — whether for business or celebration — the cellar alone justifies the reservation.
Taillevent's adjoining wine bar, Les 110 de Taillevent, operates on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré with 110 wines available by the glass. For clients and guests who want the Taillevent experience at a different price point, or as a pre-dinner aperitif stop, it is an intelligent option and a more accessible entry point to the house.
