Restaurant in Paris, France
Classical French with real OAD standing. Book soon.
La Table d'AkiHiro is one of Paris's most accessible top-tier classical French restaurants, ranked #6 in OAD Classical Europe 2023 and #14 in 2024, with a 4.7 Google rating. Booking is currently easy, making this a strong choice for a special occasion lunch or dinner in the 7th arrondissement without the months-long wait of comparable addresses.
If you are deciding between La Table d'AkiHiro and the grand-room French classics in Paris, the calculus is simpler than it looks. Chef Akihiro Horikoshi's 49 Rue Vaneau address does not come with a hotel lobby or a chandelier-lit dining room, but it carries something more useful for a booking decision: a ranked position of #6 in OAD Classical Europe 2023 and #14 in 2024, placing it in the same conversation as France's most serious classical French kitchens. For a special occasion dinner or a considered lunch in the 7th arrondissement, it earns serious attention. Booking is currently easy, which at this award level is a genuine advantage over harder-to-secure tables like Epicure or Le Taillevent.
La Table d'AkiHiro is a classical French restaurant with a Japanese chef at the helm — a pairing that has produced a consistent track record in the OAD rankings over two consecutive years. The address in the 7th, one of Paris's quieter residential quarters, signals something about the register: this is not a destination for spectacle. It is a destination for cooking. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 across 174 reviews, a signal that the experience holds up across a wide range of diners, not just critics. The restaurant closes Monday and Sunday, runs a tight lunch window of 12–3 pm, and ends dinner service by 9 pm — a format that suits considered diners rather than those looking for a late, loose evening.
The French classical tradition, as executed here, draws on the kind of technical rigour that the OAD Classical category specifically rewards: saucing, precision, produce sourcing, and consistency over novelty. For context on how that tradition sits globally, similar French classical cooking earns recognition at venues like Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern and Hotel de Ville Crissier , La Table d'AkiHiro competes in that tier. Within France, the benchmark set by places like Troisgros in Ouches and Bras in Laguiole illustrates how strong regional French cooking has become outside Paris , which makes Horikoshi's consistent Paris ranking all the more meaningful.
Specific wine list data is not confirmed in our records, but classical French restaurants at this OAD ranking level typically anchor their drinks program around a considered French cellar. The 7th arrondissement demographic tends to attract serious wine drinkers, and a kitchen with this level of technical ambition generally pairs with a list built for food pairing rather than spectacle. For a deeper drinks-led evening in Paris, Frenchie Bar au Vins offers a dedicated wine bar format if that is your priority. If the wine program is the deciding factor for your booking, confirm the list directly with the restaurant before you go.
Booking is currently easy , this is not a venue where you need to plan two months out. Given its OAD ranking, that accessibility is worth acting on sooner rather than later; restaurants at this level often become harder to book as press attention compounds. Lunch (Tuesday to Saturday, 12–3 pm) is the lower-friction option and often the better value proposition at classical French restaurants of this calibre. Dinner runs until 9 pm last booking, so this is not a kitchen that accommodates late arrivals. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, which matters if you are building a Paris itinerary around it.
For broader Paris planning, see our full Paris restaurants guide, our full Paris hotels guide, and our full Paris bars guide. If you are looking at the wider French fine dining circuit, Mirazur in Menton and Flocons de Sel in Megève are worth considering alongside a Paris visit. Singapore-based travellers comparing French options globally should also look at Les Amis in Singapore and Paul Bocuse - L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges. For other Paris options with different styles, Laurent and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Étoile are worth comparing depending on your format preference. You can also explore our full Paris wineries guide and our full Paris experiences guide.
| Detail | La Table d'AkiHiro | Epicure | Le Taillevent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 7th arr., 49 Rue Vaneau | 8th arr., Bristol Hotel | 8th arr. |
| OAD Classical Rank | #14 (2024), #6 (2023) | Top-tier, separately listed | Highly ranked |
| Booking Difficulty | Easy | Hard | Moderate |
| Lunch Service | Yes, 12–3 pm (Tue–Sat) | Yes | Yes |
| Dinner Close | 9 pm last booking | Later | Later |
| Days Closed | Sunday & Monday | Varies | Varies |
| Google Rating | 4.7 (174 reviews) | N/A confirmed | N/A confirmed |
It is a viable solo option, particularly at lunch. Classical French restaurants of this type in Paris tend toward intimate room sizes, and a solo lunch lets you focus on the cooking without the social overhead of a longer dinner. Confirm counter or single-seat availability when booking. If solo dining at a bar-counter format appeals more, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Étoile is built specifically for that format.
No dress code is confirmed in our records, but a classical French restaurant ranked in the OAD top 15 in Europe will not be a casual setting. Smart-casual at minimum , avoid sportswear or very informal dress. In the 7th arrondissement context, business casual or neat dinner dress is the safe default for both lunch and dinner.
Specific menu items are not confirmed in our data. What the OAD Classical ranking tells you is that the kitchen is rewarded for technical precision in the classical French tradition , saucing, texture, and produce quality are likely where the cooking is strongest. Ask the team for the menu du jour at lunch; classical French kitchens at this level typically structure their best-value offering around a set lunch format.
For a different register at the leading end, Plénitude offers contemporary French with strong hotel backing, while Pierre Gagnaire is the choice if you want creative rather than classical. Le Cinq at Four Seasons George V delivers a grander room and more service polish. Kei is a useful comparison if French-Japanese crossover is what appeals. For a broader view, see our full Paris restaurants guide.
Yes, with the right expectations. The OAD Classical ranking (#6 in 2023, #14 in 2024) confirms this is serious cooking, and the 4.7 Google rating across 174 reviews suggests consistency. The room is unlikely to offer the grand-gesture theatre of a hotel dining room like Le Cinq or Epicure, but if the occasion centres on the quality of the meal rather than the scale of the setting, this is the stronger bet at what is likely a more accessible price point.
Lunch is the smarter booking for most diners. Classical French restaurants at this level typically offer a set lunch that represents the leading value-to-quality ratio on the menu, and the 12–3 pm window gives plenty of time without the pressure of a 9 pm dinner close. Dinner is the right call for a longer, more formal occasion where you want the full evening format. Both services run Tuesday through Saturday.
Group capacity details are not confirmed in our records. For groups of more than four, contact the restaurant directly before booking to confirm table configuration and any private dining options. Classical French restaurants of this size in Paris often have limited large-group capacity. If a private dining room is essential for your group, venues with confirmed private spaces like Le Taillevent or Laurent are the more reliable choices.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Table d’AkiHiro | Easy | — | |
| Plénitude | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Kei | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
Comparing your options in Paris for this tier.
Yes, and it is one of the better solo options at this level in Paris. Classical French restaurants ranked in the OAD top 14 in Europe tend to run structured service formats that work well for single diners. Lunch slots (12–3 pm, Tuesday to Saturday) are particularly low-pressure and worth prioritising if you are dining alone.
An OAD Classical top-15 ranking in Europe places this firmly in the category where tailored, polished attire is the expected baseline. That means no trainers or casual denim. For the 7th arrondissement context and the calibre of the room, treat it as you would any serious Parisian gastronomic address — dress as if the meal cost more than it did.
Specific menu details are not confirmed in our records, so dish-level recommendations would be speculation. What is documented is Chef Akihiro Horikoshi's consistent OAD Classical ranking across both 2023 (#6) and 2024 (#14), which points to a kitchen with a settled identity rather than a rotating concept. Ask the team on arrival what is driving the menu that day — at this ranking level, that question will get a real answer.
For comparable classical French ambition, Kei (also helmed by a Japanese chef interpreting French technique) is the closest structural parallel. If you want grander rooms and higher price points, Pierre Gagnaire and Le Cinq at the Four Seasons George V sit in a different spending bracket. Plénitude and Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen are the options if you want Michelin-heavy prestige over OAD credibility.
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