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Photo courtesy of Photo by Paige Donner copyright 2014
Laurent
Cuisine: European, French
10Best Says
The Avenue Gabriel is the small street that fronts between the American and British Embassies. This is where you will find Laurent, the quiet and classy 1-Michelin starred dining establishment that... Read More
The Avenue Gabriel is the small street that fronts between the American and British Embassies. This is where you will find Laurent, the quiet and classy 1-Michelin starred dining establishment that counts Presidents, Ambassadors and the elite of international business among its regular clientele.
Chef Alain Pegouret creates dishes that marry flavors and colors in perfect harmony. Ever imaginative, he comes up with 30 new dishes each year, following the seasons. A perennial on the menu is his medley of Roots Vegetables, so colorful that it appears as a painter's palette.
The terrace is the true gem of the restaurant and at once offers soothing seclusion and the feeling that you are ensconced somewhere off in a private villa in the French countryside. This oasis was restored by Hittorff in 1842, at the same time as he was commissioned by King Louis Philippe to design the Champs-Elysees.
Address:
41, av Gabriel
Paris, 75008
01 42 25 00 39
Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:30pm-2pm,; 7:30pm-10:30pm
- Sat: 7:30pm-10:30pm
Website:
le-laurent.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paige Donner
Paris Local Expert
- French Traditional, Fine Dining: "Dining on the terrace in the summer time is a Parisian experience absolutely not to be missed. The shade of the centuries-old chestnut trees put you in a place far, far away from the city center. Perhaps this is why the restaurant is so favored by French VIPs."
- Group Friendly: "Dining on the terrace in the summer time is a Parisian experience absolutely not to be missed."
- Best for French Traditional Because: This is one of the most elegant, soft-spoken dining rooms in Paris. And you would never guess you are just off the Champs-Elysees.
- Best for Fine Dining Because: Chef Alain Pégouret visually creative, delicious cuisine. The soothing setting, all creams, ivories and pastels welcomes you into a haven of grace and good taste.
- Best for Group Friendly Because: The upstairs room offers an elegant and sumptuous meeting facility while the outdoor terrace has always provided informal meeting grounds during balmy summer afternoons.
