Au Bon Accueil
French, Modern Cuisine · Gros-Caillou, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
€€€
Chef
Jacques Lacipiere
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Au Bon Accueil for a polished weekday dinner in Paris when value matters as much as occasion. The Michelin Bib Gourmand signal, €€€ pricing, French modern cooking make it a smarter celebration choice than a palace splurge, but it is not the right target for weekend brunch or a trophy tasting-menu night.
About Au Bon Accueil
In Paris, where dining options range from everyday meals to high-end destination restaurants, Au Bon Accueil is a French and Modern Cuisine restaurant with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, a €€€ price level, evening hours during the week. Those details make it a practical candidate when you want a Paris dinner grounded in contemporary French cooking without relying on extras.
The case for booking is clearest when the brief is simple: French, Modern Cuisine in Paris, chef Jacques Lacipiere, smart-casual dress, a weekday evening service window.
A Paris dinner with €€€ pricing
For planning purposes, the Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition is useful because it signals value within a restaurant context rather than a luxury ranking. Combined with the €€€ price level, it gives diners a grounded way to understand Au Bon Accueil: a Paris restaurant for French and Modern Cuisine with recognized value and a defined weekday dinner schedule.
If the evening calls for a different kind of Paris restaurant, Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V or L'Orangerie may be worth comparing as separate options. If the goal is French and Modern Cuisine at Au Bon Accueil's price level and recognition, Au Bon Accueil remains the more direct fit. For a wider scan of the city's dining range, Our full Paris restaurants guide is the better starting point.
Book this for dinner, not for a weekend brunch plan
The practical answer on timing is simple: treat this as a dinner restaurant. The listed service pattern is Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 22:00, with Saturday and Sunday closed, so it is not the right target for a Saturday brunch, Sunday lunch, or breakfast plan. That makes the venue better for planned weekday dinners than for flexible weekend dining.
That timing also shapes the planning lens. Au Bon Accueil is best evaluated as a weekday evening reservation in Paris, not as an all-day or weekend option. Diners who need weekend availability should compare other restaurants before committing. L'Accolade is another Paris restaurant to compare, while Auberge Nicolas Flamel offers a different Paris option.
Who should choose it over other Paris restaurants
Choose Au Bon Accueil if the profile fits the night: French and Modern Cuisine in Paris, chef Jacques Lacipiere, Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, €€€ pricing, smart-casual dress, weekday dinner hours. Skip it if you specifically need weekend service, lunch, brunch, or any feature not confirmed in the available details.
Travel planning around the meal can stay broad: use Our full Paris hotels guide if the dinner anchors a stay, or consider other Paris guides if the booking is part of a longer itinerary.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 18:30-22:00 · Tuesday: 18:30-22:00
- Location
- 14 Rue de Monttessuy, 75007 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- wanggroup.fr/au-bon-accueil
- Phone
- +33 1 47 05 46 11
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Au Bon Accueil presents a bright, contemporary take on modern French cooking, leaning on technical precision and seasonal sourcing rather than pomp. The room feels convivial and well paced, striking a balance between polished service and an approachable energy; it is comfortable for diners who want refinement without formality. The kitchen’s consistent execution—apparent across its classic and modern dishes—anchors the dining experience, so the atmosphere reads as thoughtfully sophisticated rather than showy. Overall the restaurant projects an accessible, contemporary Parisian elegance that prioritizes reliably good food over spectacle.
Best For
This address fits travellers and locals looking for high-quality modern French cooking without the full formality of three‑Michelin‑star dining. Its €€€ price tier and steady service make it a smart pick for dinner, and the proximity to embassy and ministerial traffic suggests it also works well for business lunches or working meals. The tone is well suited to date nights and special occasions that favor excellent food and a quietly polished room rather than extravagant presentation. For visitors who want consistent technique and seasonal plates at fair value, Au Bon Accueil is an apt choice.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s strengths by sampling its classically rooted, technically precise dishes. Signature options such as French Onion Soup, Boeuf Bourguignon, Pan‑Fried Cod and Braised Beef are reliable indicators of the restaurant’s approach to seasonal, well‑executed French fare. Given the emphasis on seasonal sourcing and creative combinations, consider ordering the menu’s seasonal offerings alongside one of the house classics to get a sense of both the chef’s technique and the kitchen’s contemporary touches. Expect thoughtful portions and consistent execution at a modestly elevated price point.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charming and cozy with upscale romantic bistro setting; bright interior with lovely table settings; intimate street-level location near the Eiffel Tower.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- French Onion Soup
- Boeuf Bourguignon
- Pan-Fried Cod
- Braised Beef
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 18:30-22:00
- Tuesday
- 18:30-22:00
- Wednesday
- 18:30-22:00
- Thursday
- 18:30-22:00
- Friday
- 18:30-22:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
14 Rue de Monttessuy, 75007 Paris, France · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if you cannot book it
Try Auberge Nicolas Flamel if you want French modern cooking at a similar €€€ level with a more historic setting. Try L'Accolade if the priority is keeping the spend lower while staying in the same broad cuisine category.
Restaurant context
How it compares with similar Paris French modern restaurants
Au Bon Accueil sits in the sensible middle of this Paris set: more occasion-ready than L'Accolade at €€, but less financially loaded than Pertinence, Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V, and L'Orangerie at €€€€. For a date or anniversary where the room should feel polished but not grand-hotel formal, Au Bon Accueil is the safer value play.
Choose Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V or L'Orangerie when ceremony is the point and the budget can absorb the jump. Choose L'Accolade when price sensitivity matters more than occasion polish. Auberge Nicolas Flamel is the closest cross-shop on price tier, especially for diners who want French modern cooking with a more historic-Paris feel.
For booking difficulty, Au Bon Accueil is the easier recommendation than the higher-spend palace options, especially for a planned weekday dinner. The main reason to trade up is not food category, since all five sit in French modern cuisine, but the level of ceremony, service environment, spend you want attached to the meal.
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Compare Au Bon Accueil
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Bon Accueil | Paris | French, Modern Cuisine | 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€€ |
| Pertinence | Paris | French, Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1992025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1912024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended | €€€€ |
| L'Accolade | Paris | French, Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5942025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2982024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #30 | €€ |
| Auberge Nicolas Flamel | Paris | French, Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #3152025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2662024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended | €€€ |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | Paris | French, Modern Cuisine | No published awards | €€€€ |
| L'Orangerie | Paris | French, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #122Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2024 Michelin 2 Stars | €€€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Au Bon Accueil a good choice for a special dinner?
It can be, if you want French, Modern Cuisine in Paris with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition and a €€€ price level. The listed hours run Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 22:00, so it reads as a planned weekday dinner rather than a weekend lunch or brunch option.
Can I eat at the bar at Au Bon Accueil?
Plan around Au Bon Accueil as a French, Modern Cuisine restaurant in Paris with dinner service Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 22:00.
Is Au Bon Accueil worth the price?
It may be, if you want Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, French and Modern Cuisine, a €€€ price level in Paris. Diners considering a different style of Paris restaurant can also compare Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V.
Is lunch or dinner better at Au Bon Accueil?
Dinner is the clear option here, since the listed hours run Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 22:00 and the restaurant is closed Saturday and Sunday. For a French, Modern Cuisine meal in Paris, that makes it a weekday evening reservation rather than a lunch pick.
What should I wear to Au Bon Accueil?
The dress code is smart casual. For dinner at a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Paris, choose neat, polished city clothing.
