Restaurant in Paris, France
One star, 7th arr. — book it.
Auguste holds a Michelin star for the second consecutive year (2024, 2025) and delivers serious modern cuisine in the 7th arrondissement at the €€€€ tier. Book three to four weeks ahead minimum — demand is consistent and walk-in availability is not realistic. A strong choice for a long weekday lunch for diners who want precision cooking without the six-month wait of Paris's three-star rooms.
Auguste is the right call for food and wine enthusiasts who want serious modern cuisine in Paris's 7th arrondissement without committing to a three-Michelin-star budget or a six-month booking wait. If you're planning a long lunch on a weekday — ideally a Tuesday or Wednesday when the room runs quieter , this is a strong choice. Two Michelin stars across consecutive years (2024 and 2025) confirm consistent kitchen execution, and the address on Rue de Bourgogne puts you in one of the most civilised dining pockets in the city, walkable from the Musée d'Orsay and the Palais Bourbon. For visitors combining a cultural day in the 7th with a serious meal, timing Auguste at lunch is the practical move: you get the full experience without surrendering an evening, and lunch seatings at this tier tend to carry better value.
The dining room at 54 Rue de Bourgogne is composed rather than theatrical. Expect clean lines, measured light, and a palette that keeps attention on the table rather than the walls. This is not a room that announces itself , it's a room that settles you in and gets out of the way, which suits the cooking register well. For an explorer diner who has eaten their way through Paris's louder, more performative rooms, Auguste offers something more considered: the visual experience here is in the precision of the plating and the way the service unfolds, not in the architecture making a statement. Tables are spaced to allow conversation, which matters if you're here to work through a wine pairing with attention.
The format is modern cuisine in the French tradition , technically grounded, ingredient-led, and built around the kind of menu structure that rewards ordering the full progression rather than cherry-picking. Bring an appetite and plan to stay two to two-and-a-half hours at minimum. Auguste is not a venue for a quick meal before theatre; it's a venue where the meal is the occasion.
For a one-star address in the 7th, the drinks program at Auguste deserves direct attention. Parisian Michelin rooms at this price tier (€€€€) frequently operate wine lists that skew heavily toward prestige appellations with significant markups , lists designed to impress on paper rather than reward the curious drinker. Auguste's position in a neighbourhood that draws a regular, knowledgeable local clientele creates pressure to maintain a list that earns repeat visits, not just first impressions. If you're an explorer diner who treats the wine pairing as integral to the meal rather than optional, request the pairing menu at booking and ask specifically whether the sommelier will walk you through selections , this is where the difference between a functional wine program and a genuinely engaged one becomes clear. The €€€€ price point means you should expect the pairing to add meaningfully to the per-head cost; budget accordingly. For comparison, at this tier across Paris you'll find wine programs ranging from deeply considered (Plénitude's list is among the most serious in the city) to formulaic; Auguste sits in the engaged middle ground for its category. If your priority is the most technically ambitious wine program in Paris at any cost, look at [Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/alleno-paris-au-pavillon-ledoyen) instead. If Auguste's neighborhood and format suit your day, the drinks program will not disappoint a curious drinker.
Book Auguste at least three to four weeks ahead for a weekday lunch sitting; weekend dinner tables at Michelin-starred addresses in Paris at this tier fill faster, and Auguste's 4.5 Google rating across 749 reviews signals consistent demand rather than a quieter room with walk-in availability. The booking difficulty rating here is hard , don't assume last-minute availability. Use the restaurant's direct booking channel rather than third-party platforms where possible, as direct reservations give you the clearest line for communicating dietary requirements upfront, which matters at a kitchen operating at this level of precision. The address is 54 Rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Paris, well-served by the Varenne or Assemblée Nationale Métro stops. Dress expectation at a €€€€ Michelin-starred Paris room defaults to smart; arrive accordingly. If you're building a full Paris day around this meal, the [Our full Paris restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/paris) and [Our full Paris experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/paris) are worth consulting for context on the neighbourhood and what else to pair with an Auguste visit.
Auguste earns its place as a reference point not just within Paris but within the wider French modern cuisine category. For explorer diners who use Paris as a base to understand French cooking at its current leading, the comparison set extends beyond the city. [Mirazur in Menton](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/mirazur-menton-restaurant) sits at the opposite end of the ambition and logistics spectrum , a trip in itself. [Flocons de Sel in Megève](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/flocons-de-sel-megve-restaurant) and [Maison Lameloise in Chagny](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/maison-lameloise-chagny-restaurant) offer regional French fine dining with overnight stay logic built in. [Bras in Laguiole](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/bras-laguiole-restaurant) and [Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/auberge-de-lill-illhaeusern-restaurant) are pilgrimage venues with deep institutional histories. Auguste is none of those things , it is Paris fine dining in a working neighbourhood, reliable enough to anchor a visit and precise enough to satisfy a demanding diner. That is a useful thing to be. For other strong modern cuisine options in the city, [Accents Table Bourse](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/accents-table-bourse-paris-restaurant), [Anona](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/anona-paris-restaurant), and [Amâlia](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/amlia-paris-restaurant) are all worth considering depending on your budget and format preference. The [Our full Paris bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/paris) and [Our full Paris wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/paris) are useful if you're extending the evening after dinner.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auguste | Michelin 1 Star (2025); Michelin 1 Star (2024) | €€€€ | — |
| Plénitude | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Kei | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
A quick look at how Auguste measures up.
Bar seating is not confirmed in Auguste's current venue data. At most Michelin-starred Paris addresses in the 7th at this price point, walk-in or counter dining is not a standard option. Contact Auguste directly at 54 Rue de Bourgogne to confirm availability before planning around it.
Specific dietary policy is not documented in Auguste's public record, but Michelin-starred kitchens operating at the €€€€ level in Paris routinely accommodate restrictions when notified at booking. Flag any dietary requirements clearly when you reserve — not on arrival — to give the kitchen enough lead time to adjust.
Specific dishes are not documented in Auguste's current public record, so naming items would be guesswork. At a Michelin-starred modern cuisine address at €€€€, the tasting menu is almost always the stronger format over à la carte — it's where the kitchen shows its full range. Ask the team about the day's menu and any market-driven additions when you arrive.
Auguste is a one-star address on Rue de Bourgogne in the 7th arrondissement — a serious, composed dining room rather than a theatrical showpiece. At the €€€€ price tier, you are paying for precise modern cuisine in a neighbourhood that skews formal and residential. First-timers should treat this as a full sit-down commitment: arrive on time, plan for two to three hours, and treat the drinks program as part of the spend.
Three to four weeks minimum for a weekday lunch; weekend dinners at a Michelin-starred Paris address at the €€€€ tier fill faster, so push that to five or six weeks. Auguste holds a star for 2024 and 2025, which means demand is consistent rather than speculative. Book early and confirm closer to the date.
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