Lasserre - Gastronomic Restaurant

Just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, this Directoire-style hôtel particulier is an iconic landmark. It also houses Lasserre, a Parisian restaurant awarded a Michelin star, located at 17 avenue Franklin-D.-Roosevelt, on one side of the small golden triangle in the Champs-Élysées district, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. The establishment was founded by René Lasserre in 1942. He purchased an old barracks where fries and beer were sold during the 1937 World’s Fair and transformed it into a restaurant. René Lasserre (who passed away in 2006), who came to Paris as a teenager to learn the trade, turned his restaurant into a symbol. For over 80 years, the dining room has featured lavish decor: columns, orchid and greenery planters, silverware and trinkets, crystal chandeliers, and Chinese porcelain… Another element that adds to the magic of the place is the famous skylight that illuminates the tables throughout the seasons. To stand out from the competition, René Lasserre hosted gala dinners during which doves were released, each carrying a numbered tag on its leg corresponding to prestigious prizes. Guests left with the gift matching the dove that landed at their table. Chef Jean-Louis Nomicos elevates tradition with his personal touch: stuffed macaroni with black truffle, celery and duck foie gras in a light gratin; pigeon à la André Malraux style with French-style peas; and a souffléed chocolate grand cru tart…