The story
On the Champs-Élysées, Restaurant Lasserre has been a destination for unforgettable dinners for more than 80 years. René Lasserre founded the restaurant in 1942 with a clear ambition: to combine high gastronomy with celebration. What began as a modest space became an inimitable culinary palace, one that proudly held three Michelin stars for over two decades. Today, the restaurant continues to hold a Michelin star, a testament to its enduring commitment to excellence.
Dining at Lasserre is an experience that unfolds beneath an impressive mechanical roof that opens to reveal the Parisian sky. The atmosphere is one of refined celebration, with a décor that was meticulously imagined by its founder—every detail, from the light to the music, was considered. The restaurant offers both the main dining room and private rooms for more intimate gatherings, all designed to share the French art de vivre.
The cuisine is a light, comforting exploration of the French gastronomic heritage. Lasserre explores classical dishes and reinterprets them with subtle creativity. The menu showcases noble, reassuring ingredients with simple, familiar names, complemented by exceptional contemporary sauces. This is classic cuisine at its most refined and delicate, a style that has defined the restaurant’s success for generations.
Lasserre remains a living institution, inviting guests to discover the modernity of a Michelin-starred Parisian restaurant. Whether for a special evening or a private event, the restaurant continues to honor its legacy of high gastronomy and celebration, offering a setting and a cuisine that are both timeless and distinctly of the moment.
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