PARIS · FINE DINING
L'Ambroisie
The Place des Vosges three-star institution — a 16th-century arcade dining room founded by Bernard Pacaud in 1981, now under Shintaro Awa, formerly twelve years at Epicure under Frechon. Sea-bass escalopines on artichoke julienne with golden caviar, lobster navarin with rosemary, Bresse pigeon — exacting French classicism, no tasting menu, no compromise.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our team has direct relationships with L'Ambroisie. Tables, bookings, and access are held in advance — and we can shape the visit around what you actually want.
- Concept
- Classical French Haute Cuisine · Renaissance-Style Dining Room · No Tasting Menu
- Arrondissement
- 4th · Le Marais
- Address
- 9 Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris
- Chef
- Shintaro Awa (since 2025) — succeeded founder Bernard Pacaud
- Recognition
- Three Michelin Stars · founded 1981
- Signature
- Sea Bass Escalopines on Artichoke Julienne with Golden Caviar · Lobster Navarin with Rosemary · Bresse Pigeon · Dover Sole · Veal Sweetbreads
- Hours
- Tuesday dinner only · Wednesday–Saturday lunch from 12:15 + dinner from 20:00
- Design
- Italian Renaissance dining room inside a 17th-century Place des Vosges arcade
- Booking
- Weekday lunch + private dining via Secret Society concierge
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