Restaurant Akrame is the Paris flagship of chef Akrame Benallal, who holds one Michelin star and has built a reputation for elegant, creative French cooking that operates at fine-dining level without the formality or price premium of the palace restaurants. Located on Rue Lauriston in the 16th arrondissement, the restaurant is a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe and serves a market-driven seasonal menu across lunch and dinner services. Benallal, who trained under Ferran Adrià at El Bulli and Joël Robuchon in Paris before establishing his own restaurant, brings a technically sophisticated approach to French ingredients: lobster is handled with the precision of the Adrià school; classical sauces are deconstructed and rebuilt; textures are varied and deliberate. The tasting menus change frequently, driven by the seasons and the produce arriving from Benallal's established network of suppliers. Lunch at €55 is one of the most competitive entry prices to Michelin-starred cooking in the 16th arrondissement; the dinner menu at €90–€125 covers a broader range of courses. The room is elegant, calm, and properly laid: white tablecloths, considered lighting, attentive service without ostentation. The wine list is well-assembled with a mix of classical French appellations and smaller natural producers. Reservations at akrame.com or by phone are essential for both services.
Signature dishes
- Roasted langoustine with seasonal garnish
- Duck with modern herb-based sauces
- Dessert sequence with chocolate and caramel
Good to know
- Known for
- Akrame Benallal's one-Michelin-star restaurant; elegant, creative, and more accessible than the palace restaurants
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 12:00–13:30, 19:00–21:30; closed Sat–Sun
- Reservations
- Essential; book at akrame.com or +33 1 40 67 11 16
Location
19 Rue Lauriston, 75016 Paris, France
48.8751, 2.3008 View on map
Highlights
- One Michelin star; Akrame Benallal trained under Ferran Adrià at El Bulli and Joël Robuchon in Paris
- Creative seasonal French cooking with modern technique; textures and plating are deliberate and varied
- Lunch menu at €55 is one of the most accessible Michelin-starred entry points in the 16th arrondissement
- Elegant, calm room; attentive service without the formality of the palace restaurants
Tips for visiting
- Book via akrame.com or by phone at +33 1 40 67 11 16; both lunch and dinner require advance reservations
- Lunch (€55) offers the best value; the cooking standard matches the evening at a lower price
- Communicate dietary restrictions when booking; the tasting menu can be adjusted with advance notice
- The restaurant is in the 16th; plan a walk from the Arc de Triomphe or take the Métro to Victor Hugo
Accessibility
The restaurant entrance is at street level on Rue Lauriston. The ground-floor dining room is accessible by wheelchair; the space is well arranged with adequate movement between tables. Contact the restaurant when booking to confirm accessibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Akrame Benallal?
Akrame Benallal is a French-Algerian chef who trained at El Bulli under Ferran Adrià and at Joël Robuchon in Paris before opening his own restaurant. He holds one Michelin star and is known for a creative, technically accomplished approach to French seasonal ingredients.
Is the restaurant à la carte or tasting menu?
Akrame operates on a tasting menu format for both lunch and dinner, with menus changing seasonally. Dietary requirements communicated in advance can be incorporated.
How does Akrame compare to the palace restaurants?
The cooking standard is high and the experience is formal and considered, but at a price point and level of formality distinctly below the three-star palace addresses. It offers a genuine fine-dining meal without the full cost and ceremony of Alain Ducasse or Guy Savoy.
Where is the restaurant located?
Akrame is on Rue Lauriston in the 16th arrondissement, near the Arc de Triomphe. The closest Métro station is Victor Hugo on line 2.