Taillevent

Taillevent remains the benchmark for classical French dining, outperforming Le Grand Vefour with its seamless service and unimpeachable wine list. Opened in 1946, this 8th arrondissement institution once held 3 Michelin stars and now sustains 2 with dishes like pressed duck that cost €195 per person. It's faster than the average Parisian fine-dining experience, completing a five-course lunch in under two hours, while hosting heads of state with grace since the 1960s.