In an ancient building on the site where Louis XIII was crowned back in 1610, this acclaimed restaurant pays homage not only to the monarch, but to traditional French cuisine at its most illustrious. No tonka beans or reduced licorice sauce here—Chef Manuel Martinez trains his formidable talents on classic sauces and time-honored dishes like sea bass quenelles and roast duck, though he’s not opposed to topping off the meal with a little lemon-basil sherbet at dessert. Signature dishes include lobster and foie gras ravioli and braised sweetbreads with wild mushrooms. The dining room, crisscrossed with exposed beams and ancient stonework, makes you wonder if the Three Musketeers might not tumble through the doorway bearing your mille-feuille with bourbon vanilla cream.
Paris› Restaurant
Le Relais Louis XIII
8 rue des Grands-Augustins, 6th arrond.
Our Rating
Neighborhood
St-Germain-des-Prés (6th Arrondissement)
Hours
Tues–Sat 12:15–2:30pm and 7:15–10:30pm
Transportation
Métro: Odéon or St-Michel
Phone
01-43-26-75-96
Prices
Fixed-price lunch 80€; fixed-price dinner 145€–195€
Cuisine Type
Traditional French
Web site
Le Relais Louis XIII
Other
Closed 1st week Jan, 1st week May, and all of Aug
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8 rue des Grands-Augustins, 6th arrond. ParisNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.