Restaurant in Paris, France
L'Écrin
825ptsOne star, serious wine, book early.
About L'Écrin
L'Écrin holds a Michelin star inside the Hôtel de Crillon on Place de la Concorde, with one of Paris's most serious wine programs: 2,700 references and 225,000 bottles under Wine Director Xavier Thuizat. Chef Boris Campanella's creative French cooking is the right match. Book for dinner, plan for the wine, and reserve at least three to four weeks out.
Verdict
L'Écrin earns its Michelin star and deserves your reservation — but book it for the wine program as much as the food. Housed within the Hôtel de Crillon on the Place de la Concorde, this is one of the few €€€€ addresses in Paris where the cellar genuinely competes with the kitchen. Wine Director Xavier Thuizat oversees a list of 2,700 selections across a 225,000-bottle inventory with particular depth in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, and Champagne. Chef Boris Campanella's creative French cooking is the right match for that kind of commitment. If you're returning after a first visit and wondering whether to push further into the wine pairing, the answer is yes.
Portrait
L'Écrin sits inside the Hôtel de Crillon, one of the grand palace hotels of Paris's 8th arrondissement, overlooking the Place de la Concorde. The address alone places it in a specific tier: this is not a neighbourhood restaurant or an independent chef's project. It is a formally resourced dining room with the backing of a palace hotel operation, and that distinction matters when you're deciding how to spend €€€€ in Paris.
What makes L'Écrin worth returning to, and worth recommending over several strong competitors at the same price point, is the wine program's structural depth. Xavier Thuizat took over wine direction when the hotel reopened in July 2017, and the list he has built since then reflects serious institutional commitment. With 2,700 references and 225,000 bottles in inventory, this is not a curated boutique list — it is a comprehensive archive, priced at the $$$ tier, meaning the list carries significant representation above €100 per bottle. The core strengths are French: Burgundy and Bordeaux for depth, Rhône for breadth, and Champagne as you'd expect from a property at this level. If you came on your first visit and ordered conservatively, a return trip should go deeper into the Burgundy selections, where the vertical range and producer breadth are the real argument for this address over peers with smaller programs.
Chef Boris Campanella's cuisine sits in the creative French register , technically grounded classical cooking with contemporary presentation. The Michelin star, retained in both 2024 and 2025, confirms the kitchen's consistency. The pairing between Campanella's approach and Thuizat's cellar is the central reason to book: this is a room where asking for a serious wine recommendation will get a serious answer. Dinner is the only service offered, which keeps the rhythm deliberate. Factor that in when planning: this is not a lunch option, and the evening pacing suits extended wine exploration better than a compressed schedule.
For a returning guest, the practical question is how far to push the tasting format. The wine program rewards longer menus , the inventory depth and Thuizat's expertise are most visible across multiple courses with guided pairings. If you're coming back with someone who shares that interest, request the pairing at the time of booking rather than at the table; the kitchen and cellar work together better with advance notice at this level.
The address also matters for context. The 8th arrondissement's concentration of palace hotel dining means L'Écrin competes directly with [Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-cinq-four-seasons-hotel-george-v) and [Le Meurice Alain Ducasse](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/restaurant-le-meurice-alain-ducasse-paris-restaurant) for the same guest. What separates L'Écrin from both is the wine inventory scale: 225,000 bottles is a meaningful operational commitment, and it shows in range and rarity of what Thuizat can offer at the table. If your priority is service formality above cellar depth, Le Cinq is the stronger call. If wine is the primary reason you're booking, L'Écrin is the right choice in this part of Paris.
Beyond the 8th, Paris has other creative French addresses worth knowing. [Arpège](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/arpge-paris-restaurant) works from a different culinary philosophy, and [Le Gabriel - La Réserve Paris](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-gabriel-la-rserve-paris-paris-restaurant) offers a comparable palace-adjacent experience in a smaller, more intimate room. For a broader view of where L'Écrin fits within Paris dining, [our full Paris restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/paris) covers the competitive set in detail. If the trip extends beyond the city, [Flocons de Sel in Megève](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/flocons-de-sel-megve-restaurant), [Mirazur in Menton](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/mirazur-menton-restaurant), and [Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles in Ouches](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/troisgros-le-bois-sans-feuilles-ouches-restaurant) represent the range of serious French cooking outside Paris. Regionally, [Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/auberge-de-lill-illhaeusern-restaurant) and [Bras in Laguiole](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/bras-laguiole-restaurant) offer comparable commitment to French terroir in very different settings. For creative cooking benchmarks elsewhere in Europe, [Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/cocina-hermanos-torres-barcelona-restaurant) and [Enrico Bartolini in Milan](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/enrico-bartolini-milan-restaurant) are useful reference points. Paris's broader offering , hotels, bars, and experiences , is covered across [our Paris hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/paris), [bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/paris), [wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/paris), and [experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/paris).
Ratings
- Google: 4.8 (202 reviews)
- Michelin: 1 Star (2024, 2025)
- Wine Program: $$$ , 2,700 selections, 225,000-bottle inventory, Burgundy/Bordeaux/Rhône/Champagne focus
Practical Details
Reservations: Hard to secure , book at minimum 3–4 weeks ahead, longer for weekend evenings. Service: Dinner only. Address: 10 Rue Boissy d'Anglas, 75008 Paris, at the Hôtel de Crillon near Place de la Concorde. Budget: €€€€ for food; wine list priced at $$$, expect significant additional spend if exploring the cellar. Dress: Smart formal , palace hotel context applies. Nearest Metro: Concorde (lines 1, 8, 12). Wine Pairing: Request at booking, not at the table.
Pearl Picks Nearby
- Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen , Creative, €€€€
- Le Meurice Alain Ducasse , French, €€€€
- Le Gabriel - La Réserve Paris , French, €€€€
- Arpège , French, €€€€
- Blanc , Paris
Compare L'Écrin
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Écrin | Creative | We take you to the heart of the famous place de la Concorde in Paris (8th arrondissement). On reopening in July 2017, Xavier Thuizat took over the management of the wine of the famous Hotel de Crillon...; Category: Prestige; WINE: Wine Strengths: Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Champagne, France Pricing: $$$ i Wine pricing: Based on the list\'s general markup and high and low price points:$ has many bottles < $50;$$ has a range of pricing;$$$ has many $100+ bottles Selections: 2,700 Inventory: 225,000 CUISINE: Cuisine Types: French Pricing: $$$ i Cuisine pricing: The cost of a typical two-course meal, not including tip or beverages.$ is < $40;$$ is $40–$65;$$$ is $66+. Meals: Dinner STAFF: People Xavier Thuizat:Wine Director Wine Director: Xavier Thuizat Chef: Boris Campanella; Michelin 1 Star (2025); Michelin 1 Star (2024) | Hard | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Kei | Contemporary French, Modern Cuisine | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| L'Ambroisie | French, Classic Cuisine | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | French, Modern Cuisine | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | French, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book L'Écrin?
Book at least 3–4 weeks out, and push to 6 weeks for Friday or Saturday evenings. L'Écrin operates dinner only inside one of Paris's most recognisable palace hotels, which limits covers and drives demand. If you have a fixed travel date, book the day your window opens.
Can I eat at the bar at L'Écrin?
There is no bar dining option documented for L'Écrin. The restaurant is a formal dinner-only operation at the Hôtel de Crillon, 10 Rue Boissy d'Anglas. For a more flexible entry point to the Crillon's food and wine program, check whether the hotel's adjacent bar offers access to Xavier Thuizat's wine selections.
What should a first-timer know about L'Écrin?
Come for both the food and the wine list. Chef Boris Campanella holds a Michelin star (2024 and 2025), and wine director Xavier Thuizat oversees a 2,700-label list with 225,000 bottles in inventory, weighted toward Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, and Champagne. Dinner only, so plan your evening accordingly and treat the wine pairing as part of the experience rather than an add-on.
Is L'Écrin good for solo dining?
Solo dining is possible but not the format L'Écrin is built around. The Hôtel de Crillon setting and €€€€ price point mean most tables are couples or small groups. That said, a solo diner who wants to focus on the wine program — 2,700 labels, serious Burgundy and Bordeaux depth — will find the setting worthwhile. Call ahead to confirm counter or smaller table availability.
Does L'Écrin handle dietary restrictions?
Michelin-starred kitchens at this price point (€€€€, dinner only) routinely accommodate dietary requirements when notified at booking. check the venue's official channels at time of reservation to flag restrictions — the creative French format under Boris Campanella should allow for adjustments, but confirm specifics when you book.
Can L'Écrin accommodate groups?
Groups are harder to place at a palace hotel restaurant like L'Écrin, where tables are limited and demand is steady. For parties of 6 or more, contact the Hôtel de Crillon directly well in advance — 6 to 8 weeks minimum. Smaller groups of 2–4 have more flexibility but still need to book 3–4 weeks out.
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