Eat · Louvre, Tuileries & Musée d'Orsay
Le Grand Véfour
A restaurant dining room from 1784 under the Palais-Royal arcades, for a long, formal meal; book ahead and expect a high price. A special-occasion choice.
- Historic 1784 room
- Special occasion
- Palais-Royal
- Table seating
- Book ahead
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Open for lunch and dinner on set days; check the website
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Reservations
Reserve ahead
Paying
Cards taken
Per person
€100–300 (≈ US$120–350)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Book by phone or the website well ahead.
- Dress smartly.
- Ask about the lunch menu if you want a lower price.
Tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Ask about stock and lard. · say: “Je suis végétarien(ne).”
- AskVegan · Limited; ask.
- AskHalal · Not certified unless stated.
- AskGluten-free · Bread and pastry are wheat-based.
- AskNut allergy · Show a written card.
- Not on fileAllergy · Show a written card; staff take allergies seriously. · say: “Je suis allergique à ___.”
Paying
Cards taken
- Service is included in French menu prices; a small extra tip is optional.
- Cards.
Booking
- Booking
- Reserve ahead
- Note
- Reservation required; book well ahead (check).
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Book by phone or the website well ahead.
- 2Dress smartly.
- 3Ask about the lunch menu if you want a lower price.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| Do you speak English? | Parlez-vous anglais ? | par-lay voo ahn-GLAY |
| How much is this? | Combien ça coûte ? | kohm-bee-EN sah KOOT |
| The bill, please | L'addition, s'il vous plaît | lah-dee-see-ON seel voo PLAY |
| Hello (say it when you enter a shop) | Bonjour | bohn-ZHOOR |
| Thank you | Merci | mair-SEE |
| Please | S'il vous plaît | seel voo PLAY |
| Excuse me / sorry | Excusez-moi | ex-koo-zay MWAH |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Bottled water: Several euros — Ask for tap water (une carafe d’eau).
- Ask for a carafe d'eau: tap water is free and safe.
Paying and tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
- Service is included in French menu prices; a small extra tip is optional.
- Cards.
- Tipping: Service is included; leave a few euros for good service.
At the table
- Lunch is 12:00–14:30 and dinner from 19:00; outside those hours only cafés and brasseries serve food.Lunch is 12:00 PM–2:30 PM and dinner from 7:00 PM; outside those hours only cafés and brasseries serve food.
- The prix-fixe formule (starter and main, or main and dessert) is the best value at lunch.
- Restaurants often close between about 14:30 and 19:00; cafés and brasseries stay open.Restaurants often close between about 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM; cafés and brasseries stay open.
- Book dinner in popular places; ask for a table on arrival and do not expect to rush.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- €100–300 (≈ US$120–350) per person (check)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted.
Cards accepted.
Not used.
Not used.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Ask about stock and lard.
Show: Je suis végétarien(ne).
- Veganask
Limited; ask.
- Halalask
Not certified unless stated.
- Gluten-freeask
Bread and pastry are wheat-based.
- Nut allergyask
Show a written card.
- Allergynot on file
Show a written card; staff take allergies seriously.
Show: Je suis allergique à ___.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- Dress code
- Smart dress; jacket often expected (check).
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekends and August | check before you go | Check the opening days and summer closure. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 12:00 (busy).
- 12:00busya short wait is possible
- 13:00busya short wait is possible
- 19:00busya short wait is possible
- 20:00heavyexpect a line
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · A formal restaurant; ask when booking
- Access
- step-free: check · Check the entrance and the route to the toilets
Hygiene
- Fine-dining standard.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not on file — Reservation required; book well ahead (check).
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Palais-Royal garden, 1st arrondissement · ~1 min walk
Cons
- Very high price; lunch menus are the best value (check).
- Jacket and smart dress are expected (check).
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| L’addition, s’il vous plaît | The bill, please. | Say it to ask for the bill; it is not brought unasked. |
| Une carafe d’eau | Tap water, free. | Ask for “une carafe d’eau” to avoid paying for bottles. |
Price check
- locals pay
- Locals pay the menu price.
- tourist price
- Tourists pay the same; service is included by law.
- rule
- Service is included in French menu prices; a small extra tip is optional.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Bottled water | Several euros | Ask for tap water (une carafe d’eau). |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it worth the price?
For the setting and a lunch menu on a special day, yes.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Voykit desk
Do I need to book?
Yes, well ahead.
Is there a dress code?
Smart dress (check).
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Café Kitsuné1 min walkA Japanese-French coffee bar in the Palais-Royal gallery for flat whites and pastries; a short, calm break next to the garden and the Louvre.
- Café Marly6 min walkA café under the Louvre arcades overlooking the pyramid: coffee or lunch after a morning inside the museum.
- Angelina tea room (Rivoli)12 min walkA tea room on Rue de Rivoli famous for thick hot chocolate and the Mont-Blanc pastry; go at opening or late afternoon to avoid the queue.
- Les Deux Palais20 min walkA classic brasserie facing the Palais de Justice, close to Sainte-Chapelle: croque-monsieur, onion soup and steak frites; a solid lunch between sights.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Source: Opening hours
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Source: Best time
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