Restaurant in Paris, France
Maxim’s
100Pearl PointsOld-Guard Paris
About Maxim’s
Maxim's is worth booking for classic Paris atmosphere, especially for weekend lunch or a dressed-up occasion where the room matters as much as the French cooking. Choose it over a wine bar when you want ceremony; choose Epicure or Le Taillevent if the meal itself needs to be the main luxury statement.
Book Maxim's if the brief is French dining in Paris rather than a trend-led meal. The verified basics are direct: French cuisine, chef/owner Silvano Sollai, smart-casual dress, dinner service daily, lunch service on Saturday and Sunday.
The decision is about fit. This is not a page to infer a tasting-menu format, counter setup, price point, beverage program, or specific dishes from the public profile. What is confirmed is a Paris restaurant serving French cuisine under Silvano Sollai, with evening hours through the week and weekend lunch availability.
Choose the weekend lunch when timing matters as much as the cooking
Lunch is a verified option on Saturday and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM. That makes Maxim's useful for diners who want a French meal in Paris earlier in the day rather than committing to dinner. Dinner is available every night, with service listed from 7–11 PM on Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, 7–11:30 PM on Thursday through Saturday.
That distinction matters because Paris has different options for different plans. If the priority is another Paris restaurant, Epicure is a natural comparison. If the group wants a different kind of stop, Willi's Wine Bar may be a better contrast. Maxim's is best considered on its own confirmed terms: French cuisine in Paris, smart-casual dress, weekend lunch, nightly dinner.
The right booking is occasion-first, not trend-first
Use Maxim's when the group wants French dining in Paris with a clear schedule and a smart-casual dress code. The Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe ranking lists Maxim's at #149 for 2025, which gives it a confirmed classical-dining recognition, but the case for booking should still be based on whether the hours and cuisine fit your plan.
Solo diners can make it work if the timing suits them, especially because the restaurant serves dinner daily and lunch on weekends. For a larger Paris dining plan, compare it with other Paris restaurants such as Laurent, Le Grand Véfour, or Le Taillevent, or use our full Paris restaurants guide and our full Paris hotels guide to build the rest of the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Maxim's?
Lunch is available on Saturday and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM, so it is the better fit if you want a daytime meal. Dinner is available daily, running 7–11 PM on Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, 7–11:30 PM on Thursday through Saturday.
Is Maxim's good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit for a special meal in Paris if you want French cuisine, smart-casual dress, a restaurant with confirmed OAD Classical in Europe recognition: #149 in 2025. Choose the booking time based on the schedule, with weekend lunch and nightly dinner both verified.
Is Maxim's good for solo dining?
It can work for solo dining if the hours and French cuisine suit your plan. The verified schedule includes dinner every night and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Does Maxim's handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-accommodation details are not verified here. If you have restrictions, confirm them directly with the restaurant before booking.
What should I wear to Maxim's?
The verified dress code is smart casual. Dress neatly for a French restaurant in Paris, but there is no verified requirement here beyond smart casual.
Location
3 Rue Royale, 75008 Paris, France
Compare Maxim’s
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim’s | Paris | French | Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #149 (2025) | , |
| Laurent | Paris | French | , | , |
| Epicure | Paris | French | , | €€€€ |
| Le Grand Véfour | Paris | French | , | , |
| Willi’s Wine Bar | Paris | French | , | , |
| Le Taillevent | Paris | French | , | $$$$ |
How Maxim's Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to book if this is not the right fit
Book Epicure instead if the meal needs to be a major luxury splurge with a clearer high-end price signal. Choose Willi's Wine Bar if the group wants French food with less formality, better flexibility, a stronger wine-bar feel.
How Maxim's compares in Paris
Choose Maxim's when the priority is old-Paris atmosphere with French cooking and an easier planning profile. Epicure is the stronger splurge if budget is less of a concern and the meal needs to feel like the main event; Le Taillevent is the better fit for a more formal luxury French dinner with a higher price signal.
Laurent and Le Grand Véfour are closer comparisons for diners deciding between classic Paris rooms. Pick Laurent if the setting is the first filter, Le Grand Véfour if the group wants another historic French reference point. Maxim's is the more direct choice when the brief is a recognizable Paris occasion rather than a deep culinary pilgrimage.
For value and flexibility, Willi's Wine Bar is the better backup: less ceremony, easier for casual plans, a smarter choice for solo dining or a wine-led evening. Maxim's makes more sense for two or more people, dressed-up plans, visitors who want the room to carry part of the memory.
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