Every dish at our Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris is a tribute to classic French cuisine. From the creamy, light seasonal soup in the style of the so-called ‘chef of kings and king of chefs’ Auguste Escoffier to the swirl of glossy sauce whose origins trace back to the founder of French gastronomy, Antonin Carême.

Inspired by legendary chefs, culinary history and haute cuisine, the menu is both traditional and modern. A brief narrative introduces the influence behind each course, while the dishes themselves are meticulously crafted with the same precision and passion as the Haute Couture from the nearby fashion houses lining avenue Montaigne.

One dish embodies this fashionable spirit perfectly: the Marie-Antoinette brioche. A lighter-than-air pastry generously topped with gleaming black beads of caviar, named after her famous “let them eat cake” line and is just as extravagant as the French queen herself.

When it comes to excellent Paris cuisine, tradition and terroir go hand in hand. Seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients form our dishes and the way they taste. So, it goes without saying that preparation is paramount at La Grande Table du Plaza Athénée, but it’s also an occasion for a bit of tableside theatre.

Whether it’s the fiery performance of flambéing langoustines in a gleaming copper pan or carving a whole turbot in swift, deft motions inside a diamond-shaped turbotière, the dining experience is elegantly punctuated with moments of spectacle and delight.

While the presentation nods to a grand tradition, it’s never ostentatious. It’s an extension of our hospitality, where the menu comes alive through storytelling.

Head chef Anthony Di Prospero will share the secrets behind his golden pâté en croûte while slicing it in front of you; head sommelier Laurent Roucayrol will personally recommend a complementary wine that suits your taste perfectly; pastry chef Damien Gibault will divulge the childhood story that inspired his magnificent dessert; and maître d’ Denis Courtiade will sprinkle in a few surprises to ensure that your meal is truly memorable.

This passion and close collaboration between the kitchen and the dining room is effortlessly executed with an instinct that’s barely noticeable, creating no distractions from the dining experience as it beautifully unfolds around you.

Designed by Parisian architect Rémi Tessier, every element in La Grande Table du Plaza Athénée has been selected for its remarkable French craftsmanship, from the original stately columns to the antique silver candlesticks. Even the porcelain plates are bespoke, with a historical pattern reminiscent of the intricate wrought-iron railings that decorate Parisian balconies. 

But the name – and very essence of our restaurant – is inspired by the 12-metre Breccia marble table at the centre of the dining room. Beneath glittering chandeliers and surrounded by golden walls, the grand table brings people together to share a meal and an experience, just as the kings and queens did during the 18^th century.  

Beyond being a luxury restaurant in Paris serving extraordinary food, La Grande Table du Plaza Athénée celebrates a legacy in which French hospitality first became an art form – and one that still welcomes our guests today across all of our restaurants and bars.