- RENÉ LASSERRE, A VISIONARY MAN -
René Lasserre turned a hangar bistro into a place unlike any other, through his cuisine, showered with a rain of stars, through a décor that recalls the splendours of the Belle Époque, and through the traditions that remain at its heart.
Housed on Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue, opposite the Palais de la Découverte, Restaurant Lasserre stands among the culinary icons of Paris. In 1950, a mechanical marvel was installed, allowing the roof to open and reveal the wonders of the open sky.
Its guests have always borne witness to Lasserre’s vision: André Malraux, Salvador Dalí, Romy Schneider, Marc Chagall, Audrey Hepburn, Jean-Claude Brialy, Frédéric Dard, Brigitte Bardot, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert De Niro, among countless other personalities from the artistic world.
Yet everyone is treated like a celebrity, whether famous or unknown.
- 70 YEARS OF MICHELIN STARS -
Michelin stars have been part of Lasserre’s history since 1949, reflecting a cuisine rooted in the traditions of French gastronomy.
After receiving a second star in 1951, Lasserre earned its third in 1962 and remained a three-star Michelin restaurant for twenty years, marking an important period in the house’s history.
Today, Lasserre is listed in the Michelin Guide with one star, a testament to the house’s consistency and to the recognition the Guide continues to give its cuisine.
- A MYTHICAL CLUB -
At Lasserre, the tradition of collecting casseroles continues, with some shared among guests.
In 1948, the "Casserole" Club was created and the success of its galas allowed René Lasserre to innovate and undertake major works. The Club became a remarkable vehicle for events, and a silver pan-shaped key ring served as the symbol of membership.
Themed evenings devoted to cinematic, literary, or artistic novelties brought together many notable figures, including Marc Chagall, who is said to have decided, during a lunch there with André Malraux, to create the ceiling of the Opéra Garnier.