Pierre Gagnaire
13 expert reviews
“Settled in Paris, in a modern blond wood decor with soft lighting and comfortably spaced tables, Pierre Gagnaire combines taste and texture in a harmonious blend of colors.”
– Gayot
Concierge
"Pierre Gagnaire is not only a wizard of contemporary French gastronomy but also one of the most original and artistic chefs working anywhere today."
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Book well in advance, but note that tables are occasionally available on lesser notice for lunch.
Fodor's
"If you want to venture to the frontier of contemporary luxe cooking—and if money is no object—dinner here is a must." Full review
Frommer's
"Of all the three-star chefs working in Paris today, Gagnaire is by far the most playful and experimental." Full review
Insight Guides
"Pierre Gagnaire is one of the most original and artistic chefs in the world today... A visit to this sedate grey dining room is essential for intrepid gastronomes."
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Book weeks, if not months, ahead.
Travel + Leisure
"The team of in-house chefs specializes in creative and unexpected taste and texture combinations." Full review
Zagat
4.7
""Pierre has no peer" assert admirers of the talented toque who's as "gracious" a host as he is a "genius" in the kitchen, whipping up "explosions of flavor" that make "each bite memorable"." Full review
BlackBook
"Gagnaire... takes plenty of risks and produces stunning compositions that are both playful and cerebral."
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The restaurant's chic and restrained contemporary decor is in complete contrast to the renowned inventiveness of this famous chef." Full review
Rough Guide
"Regularly judged among the top ten restaurants in the world by Restaurant magazine, Pierre Gagnaire is a gastronomic adventure."
Time Out
"The best thing about the lunch menu is that it includes four very indulgent desserts: clementine, raspberry and vanilla, chocolate, and passion fruit." Full review