The Grand Palais hides an address that Paris is snapping up
It’s just opened, it’s sumptuous, and it’s already sold out. But why is everyone talking about the Grand Café du Grand Palais?
A Parisian renaissance by Joseph Dirand
At the corner of the Champs-Élysées and avenue Winston Churchill, the Grand Palais welcomes Le Grand Café, a new-generation brasserie that attracts fashion, culture and business. Orchestrated by the Loulou Groupe and architect Joseph Dirand, this address offers a contemporary, theatrical interpretation of the traditional Parisian brasserie.
The Belle Époque terrace, sheltered by the colonnade and planted with magnolia trees, sets the tone: here, lunch is served under frescoes, as in a dreamy winter garden. Inside, brick, Pernice marble, terrazzo and precious woods create a hushed atmosphere of laughter, clinking glasses and elegance.
A menu of French memories and Norman twists
Chef Benoît Dargère ‘s menu is both classic and daring. Snails, mimosa eggs, seafood platter, Petrossian salmon, scampi with ginger… but also whole free-range chicken (€120), steak tartare “filet américain”, sweetbreads with rosemary.
Special mention goes to the Pavlova to share (€55), the warm chocolate tart (€17) and the warm potato salad with Ortiz tuna, a subtle nod to home cooking revisited.
A cult bar even before its first service
The highlight? The circular bar at the heart of the restaurant, run by Colin Field, a long-standing Ritz figure. The menu revisits the great classics(Side Car, French 76) and introduces new creations such as Sous la Nef, a poetic cocktail based on gin, ratafia, white grapes and spices.
Book now, or regret it
The Grand Café du Grand Palais is the new playground of the Parisian elite. It’s hard to get a table without a reservation, so much so that the place is already a sensation.
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