Pierre Gagnaire

Paris, France

Must-do dining for adventurous eaters with deep pockets. Pierre Gagnaire grew up in his family’s Michelin-star kitchen and his eponymous restaurant at the Hotel Balzac is a mature expression of his fine cooking. However, it retains the humour and playfulness Gagnaire is known – and loved – for while the descriptions of his dishes read like poetry. There’s a good value three-course lunch menu for €90 ($100) but prices climb steeply after this, with the top-flight evening menu at €310 ($340).

Key Information

• Average price per person $420
• Tasting menu from $100
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Fri Annual closing: August
• +33 1 58 36 12 50
• Visit Pierre Gagnaire's Website

Location

6 Rue Balzac, 8th arrondissement, Paris, 75008 Paris