Restaurant David Toutain Restaurant
2 Michelin Green Star Tasting Menu
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Two Michelin stars, a Green Star, and surprise tasting menus.
Restaurant Editor's Pick
L'Arpège
Alain Passard's three-Michelin temple to vegetables on rue de Varenne.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Tour Eiffel & Invalides |
$$$$ Premium for Restaurant
| Mon-Fri 12:30pm-2:30pm, 7:30pm-10:30pm
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Alain Passard bought L'Arpège from his mentor Alain Senderens in 1986, earned the third star in 1996, and has held it since, the longest continuous three-star tenure on the Left Bank. In 2001 he removed red meat from the lunch menu to focus on vegetables grown in his three estates (Sarthe, Eure, Manche); in July 2025 he removed all animal products entirely, becoming the first three-Michelin chef in France with a fully plant-based menu. The 24-seat dining room on rue de Varenne is panelled in pearwood, with Lalique pieces. Lunch tasting from €175; dinner from €490. The legume-by-legume composition over twelve courses is the central work of contemporary French cuisine.
Editor's Tip
3 Michelin stars continuously since 1996; fully plant-based since July 2025 (first 3-star in France).
3 Michelin Stars
MICHELIN Guide France 2026, Three Stars (held since 1996)MICHELIN Green Star 2026 (Sustainable Gastronomy) Alain Passard, La Liste 2024World's 50 Best Restaurants, historic top 50 At a Glance
- View
- Eiffel Tower, Seine River
- Sunset Rating
- 4/5
Views & Setting
View Type
Eiffel Tower, Seine River, Garden View
View Quality
Exceptional
Sunset
**** (4/5)
Indoor Terrace Waterfront
Recognition & Quality
Michelin three star
Awards
- MICHELIN Guide France 2026, Three Stars (held since 1996)
- MICHELIN Green Star 2026 (Sustainable Gastronomy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about L'Arpège, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is L'Arpège?
L'Arpège is located in Tour Eiffel & Invalides, Paris, 84 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris.
What are the opening hours of L'Arpège?
L'Arpège is open Mon-Fri 12:30pm-2:30pm, 7:30pm-10:30pm.
What is L'Arpège best for?
L'Arpège is especially popular for Once In A Decade dinner, Lunch tasting, Wine Pairing.
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