The table at the chic Hôtel de Sers enters a new gastronomic era

A stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées,Hôtel de Sers continues its metamorphosis with the opening of a new gastronomic chapter. At just 29 years of age, Stefano Stafie takes the reins of the kitchens and infuses a new energy, blending French rigor with Mediterranean inspiration. In this unique setting, between Haussmannian elegance and contemporary spirit, the Chef imagines a menu where each dish tells a story, between memories, seasons and exceptional products.

From Perugia to Paris

Originally from Perugia, Italy, Stefano Stafie grew up in an environment where cooking was an everyday art . “At home, everything was homemade. My parents cooked with products from the hunt and the vegetable garden,” he confides . A childhood marked by authenticity and respect for the land, which nourished his passion for taste. Trained at an early age at the local hotel school, he moved on to Paris and cut his teeth at the Morice Venice Bar, a renowned Venetian address in the capital.

His career quickly took on an international dimension. He perfected his technique with some of the world’s greatest chefs, first as sous-chef withAlain Taudon at L’Orangerie du George V, then with Thomas Keller at the three-starred Per Se restaurant in New York. These experiences forged his mastery of French gastronomy and his attention to detail, which he now combines with his Italian roots.

Mediterranean cuisine reinvented

At the Hôtel de Sers restaurant, Stefano Stafie offers sunny, generous and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. The menu, tightly focused and precise, is structured around three starters, five main courses and three desserts, complemented by a few daily suggestions. Each plate is conceived as a sensory voyage, where technique sublimates the simplicity of the product.

His creations include iconic recipes reinterpreted with personality. For the healthy side, gravlax salmon with horseradish cream and green jalapeño sauce. You’ll also appreciate the finesse of vitello tonnato revisited to intensify textures, or a creamy risotto sublimated by melting burrata and a drizzle of Espelette pepper oil. All dishes that reveal his attachment to sauces, the signature of his cuisine.

Linguine with langoustine bisque is a perfect example of his approach: an apparently simple dish, but whose intense, silky sauce reveals all the finesse of the product. As for desserts, Stefano Stafie explores new textures and flavors, even playing with umami. A trompe-l’œil tiramisu, with coffee jelly pearls and a mascarpone-cream cheese center, illustrates his creativity and taste for contrasts.

An exceptional setting in the heart of the 8ᵉ

The culinary experience is lived in a place that reflects the Chef’s image: refined, warm and contemporary. Guided by the Galerie des Portraits, guests discover the restaurant as a surprise. There are two settings to choose from: the main dining room, intimate and bathed in light, or the glass-roofed patio, a veritable haven of greenery in the heart of Paris.

More than a hotel restaurant, this is a gourmet refuge. It’s far from the hustle and bustle of the Champs-Élysées, but at the heart of its effervescence. Stefano Stafie’s dishes find the perfect setting here. Indeed, the place celebrates bothParisian elegance and Mediterranean conviviality.

The promise of memorable cuisine

With Stefano Stafie, the Hôtel de Sers asserts a strong culinary identity. His cuisine, made up of contrasts, colors and generosity, reflects a quest for sincerity and accuracy. Each dish is conceived as an imprint, a memory that accompanies the guest beyond the moment of the meal. Between technical mastery, respect for the product and creative audacity, the young Chef has given this legendary place a new gastronomic aura. Making this restaurant, ideally located in the Golden Triangle, the ideal spot for your business lunches or confidential meetings.

The Hôtel de Sers, a singular residence

Built in the XIXᵉ century, Hôtel de Sers was originally the home of the Marquis de Sers. Behind its Haussmann façade, it retains its aristocratic allure while adopting a contemporary vision of hospitality. Reinterpreted by architect Pascal Allaman, the hotel combines memory and modernity. Its 43 rooms and 9 suites cultivate an intimate, refined luxury with an Art Deco spirit, and some boast exceptional views of the Eiffel Tower. Since the hotel’s reopening in June 2025, reviews have been unanimous. The reinterpretation of the establishment has been a success.

The hotel distinguishes itself from neighboring Palaces by its character as a private residence. Here, each space tells its own story: reception lounge, portrait gallery, tree-lined patio, elegant bar and confidential wellness area. A discreet and refined setting, designed for discerning travelers and Parisians in search of new experiences.

Practical info

📍 Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Sers
41 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75008 Paris
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 12:30 to 2pm and 7pm to 9:30pm
Lunch Menu: main course, dessert :38€ /entrée, plat : 42€ / entrée, plat, dessert 52€
Dinner à la carte
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