A listed restaurant founded at the end of the 18th century under the arcades of the Palais-Royal, now run by Paris Society with chef Bruno Doucet: a first-floor private salon, a dining room and, in season, a terrace.
| Address | 17 rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris |
| Operator | Paris Society |
| Chef | Bruno Doucet |
| Status | Founded at the end of the 18th century; listed historic monument |
| Private salon (first floor) | 42 m²; 15 seated or 30 at a cocktail |
| Dining room | 71 m²; 50 seated or 60 at a cocktail |
| Terrace | 123 m²; 66 seated or 100 at a cocktail |
| Full private hire | Salon, dining room and, in season, terrace: up to 65 guests |
| Event enquiries | Through the restaurant’s events contact |
Source: Le Grand Véfour website, checked on 17 September 2026. The full-hire figure of 65 guests is lower than the seated capacity announced for the terrace alone; confirm the exact figure and format with the restaurant.
Founded at the end of the 18th century and listed as a historic monument, Le Grand Véfour is one of the oldest restaurants in Paris. Its private salon suits a board dinner or a client lunch in a setting where the history of the room is part of the invitation.
Board dinners and client lunches of up to 15 guests in the private salon, dinners of up to 50 in the dining room, and summer receptions on the terrace on the Palais-Royal side. Full hire of the restaurant suits an intimate company celebration or a launch dinner.
For larger salons in a historic restaurant, compare Drouant or Lapérouse. All the restaurants in our selection are compared in our guide to private dining rooms in Paris.
Yes, a first-floor salon of 42 m² for up to 15 seated guests or 30 at a cocktail.
Yes. Combining the private salon, the dining room and, in season, the terrace, the restaurant can be privatised for up to 65 guests according to its website.
Paris Society, with chef Bruno Doucet.