Fodor's Expert Review Le Café Fouquet's
A Champs-Élysées institution, Le Fouquet's brasserie has served steak tartare and lobster ravioli to the French royalty of stage and screen since 1899 (Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour were regulars, and the César Awards dinner is still served here every year). The brasserie's two glassed-in terraces overlook Avenue George V and the Champs-Élysées and provide an excellent spot for watching the Parisian world go by. Settle into a black velvet chair for breakfast (€21, €33, €41) or lunch (€45). It's not cheap, but the reliably good menu, designed by superstar chef Pierre Gagnaire, is full of French classics.
Quick Facts
99 av. des Champs-Élysées
Paris,
Île-de-France
75008,
France
01–40–69–60–50
www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/paris/le-fouquets/restaurants-and-bars/le-cafe-fouquet-s.html
- Hot spot for Parisian politicians and stars
- Classic French brasserie fare with a luxurious touch
- Historic dining room that's a prime people-watching spot
