Le Parisien
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
Restaurant in Asheville, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Parisien is worth booking for a polished French dinner in downtown Asheville, especially for date nights, anniversaries, or a quieter business meal. The draw is classical technique from Michelin-trained chef Gabriel Attala, an à la carte format, French-led wine regions, and a refined room that suits a slower evening rather than a casual drop-in.
About Le Parisien
For a date night or quiet celebration in Asheville, Le Parisien is a strong option if the goal is French dining at a higher price point. The basics are direct: it is a French restaurant in Asheville, led by chef-owner Gabriel Attala, who is Michelin-trained and has roots in France. Expect dinner to be the relevant meal here, with a listed price of about $100 per person and a smart casual dress code.
The clearest reason to consider Le Parisien is the chef’s background. Gabriel Attala’s Michelin training and French roots give the restaurant a defined point of view for diners who are specifically seeking French cooking in Asheville.
French dining is the reason to book
Le Parisien is a better fit for diners who care about French cooking and a more deliberate dinner than for diners looking for a low-cost, casual meal. The $100-per-person price point puts it in special-occasion territory for many guests, and the smart casual dress code supports that more polished read. If the group wants something looser or more flexible, use ’s full Asheville restaurants guide to compare other Asheville dining options.
What is confirmed is narrower but still useful: Le Parisien is a French restaurant in Asheville from Michelin-trained chef-owner Gabriel Attala, priced around $100 per person, and open for dinner service Wednesday through Sunday.
Book it for dinner, not a quick lunch stop
Le Parisien’s hours make it a dinner-only planning decision: Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. That schedule makes it better for a planned evening than a spontaneous early-week meal. Smart casual dress is the guidance, so it is reasonable to treat the restaurant as a more dressed-up Asheville dinner choice.
For visitors building a broader Asheville trip, pair the dinner decision with Pearl’s Asheville hotels guide, then check Pearl’s Asheville bars guide if drinks before or after dinner matter. The short version: book Le Parisien when you want French cooking, a planned dinner, and a higher-end price point; choose another Asheville option when budget, flexibility, or a more casual meal matters more.
Planning details
- Location
- 62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- leparisien-asheville.com
- Phone
- +1 828-417-7033
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, refined French dining room in downtown Asheville, designed as a quiet retreat where guests are encouraged to slow down and savor the moment, with calm, attentive, and understated hospitality evoking classic Parisian elegance.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
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- Getting there
- 62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States
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Location
62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Le Parisien?
Order with the restaurant’s French focus in mind, and check the current menu before you go. The details confirm Le Parisien as a French restaurant in Asheville from chef-owner Gabriel Attala, who is Michelin-trained and has roots in France, but they do not confirm specific dishes or a specific menu format.
Is Le Parisien good for a special occasion?
Yes, it can be a strong special-occasion choice if you want French dining in Asheville and are comfortable with a price around $100 per person. The smart casual dress code and Wednesday-through-Sunday evening hours make it better suited to a planned dinner than a casual drop-in.
Is Le Parisien good for solo dining?
It can work for solo dining if you want a focused French dinner and are comfortable with the higher price point. Le Parisien is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, so it is best treated as a planned evening meal rather than an impromptu lunch or early-week stop.
Is Le Parisien worth the price?
It is worth considering if you specifically want French cooking from Michelin-trained chef-owner Gabriel Attala and are comfortable spending about $100 per person. The value case is strongest for diners who want a deliberate dinner in Asheville rather than a casual or budget-focused meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Parisien?
Dinner is the relevant choice, because the hours are 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. No lunch service is confirmed in the details.
