Restaurant in Paris, France
Accessible classical French; book without stress.
Maison Ruggieri earns its Opinionated About Dining 2025 ranking — Remarkable, #135 Classical Europe — with a classical French-Italian kitchen that holds up across repeat visits. At €85–€120 per head in the 8th arrondissement, it is one of Paris's more accessible serious addresses. Booking is rated Easy, which is rare at this quality tier: one to two weeks ahead covers most tables.
If you visited once and left impressed but slightly uncertain about the price, a return visit resolves that question. Maison Ruggieri, chef Martino Ruggieri's address in the 8th arrondissement, has earned a place on the Opinionated About Dining Classical Europe list for 2025, ranked #135 with a "Remarkable" designation. That ranking matters because OAD leans heavily on repeat-visitor data from serious diners — meaning this is a room that holds up across multiple meals, not just a debut performance. At €85 to €120 per head, it sits at a price point that positions it as accessible relative to the three-Michelin-star tier in Paris, while still delivering the kind of kitchen seriousness that warrants advance planning.
Maison Ruggieri is at 11 Rue Treilhard in the 8th, a residential pocket that sits between the Parc Monceau and the Champs-Élysées but carries none of the tourist-circuit noise of either. The address itself signals intent: this is a dining room for people who are looking for it, not one that coasts on foot traffic. The space reads as intimate and deliberate in scale — the kind of room where seating arrangements matter and where the distance between tables contributes to a sense of occasion without theatrical formality. For a second visit, the spatial familiarity works in your favor: you can choose your position more deliberately, whether that means counter proximity to the kitchen pass or a quieter corner for a longer conversation over the meal.
The cuisine sits in a classical French framework with Ruggieri's Italian background threading through it. That cross-influence is not a gimmick; it shows up in technique and in restraint. Second-timers tend to arrive with sharper focus , knowing the format, they can pay closer attention to the progression and push the sommelier or front-of-house for more specific recommendations rather than defaulting to the introductory path through the menu.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which is genuinely useful information in Paris at this price tier. Most restaurants with an OAD Classical Europe ranking require two to four weeks of lead time at minimum; Maison Ruggieri appears to have more availability than its quality level might suggest. That said, Easy does not mean walk-in friendly , book at least one to two weeks ahead for a midweek table, and further in advance for a Friday or Saturday. The €85 to €120 range is the meal cost; factor in a wine pairing or a serious bottle from the list and you should budget higher. For a special occasion where the bill matters, this is a more manageable commitment than [Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-cinq-four-seasons-htel-george-v-paris-restaurant) or [Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/allno-paris-au-pavillon-ledoyen-paris-restaurant), both of which will run significantly higher per head.
On the question of late-evening dining: Maison Ruggieri is not a late-night venue in the conventional sense, but a later seating , where it is available , suits the room well. The pace slows, the dining room thins out, and the format rewards those who are not rushing to another commitment. If you are planning an evening in the 8th and want dinner to be the main event rather than a prelude, a later reservation here works better than many alternatives at this price tier that rush covers through by 9:30 PM.
For serious classical French dining in Paris, the relevant comparisons are not difficult to frame. [Kei](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/kei-paris-restaurant) offers a Japanese-French hybrid at Michelin three-star level, at a higher price point. [L'Ambroisie](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/lambroisie-paris-restaurant) on Place des Vosges sits in the very top tier of classical French cooking but at a considerably higher cost. [Arpège](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/arpge-paris-restaurant) is the obvious comparison if vegetable-forward haute cuisine appeals, though the bill climbs steeply with wine. Maison Ruggieri occupies a more approachable price band than all three, which is part of its value proposition. Beyond Paris, if you are building a France itinerary around serious cooking, [Mirazur in Menton](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/mirazur-menton-restaurant), [Flocons de Sel in Megève](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/flocons-de-sel-megve-restaurant), and [Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles in Ouches](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/troisgros-le-bois-sans-feuilles-ouches-restaurant) represent the regional tier worth building a trip around. In Paris itself, see our [full Paris restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/paris) for the complete picture, and our guides to [Paris bars](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/paris), [Paris hotels](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/paris), [Paris wineries](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/paris), and [Paris experiences](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/paris) for the broader visit.
Internationally, if the classical-meets-contemporary format is what you are chasing, [Le Bernardin in New York City](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-bernardin) and [Lazy Bear in San Francisco](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/lazy-bear) occupy analogous positions of serious technique at a price below the absolute ceiling of their respective cities. [Paul Bocuse - L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/paul-bocuse-lauberge-du-pont-de-collonges-collonges-au-mont-dor-restaurant) and [Auberge de l'Ill](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/auberge-de-lill-illhaeusern-restaurant) represent the monument end of French classical cooking if that register interests you. [Bras in Laguiole](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/bras-laguiole-restaurant) is the right comparison if terroir-driven introspection is the draw.
Quick reference: 11 Rue Treilhard, 75008 Paris | €85–€120 per head before wine | OAD Classical Europe 2025, #135 Remarkable | Booking difficulty: Easy , reserve 1–2 weeks ahead for weekday, further for weekends.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Ruggieri | 85 € to 120 € | Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #135 (2025); Category: Remarkable | Easy | — | |
| Plénitude | Contemporary French | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | French, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| 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 | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | French, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Maison Ruggieri measures up.
Specific dietary accommodation policies are not on record here. For a kitchen operating at classical French level with OAD recognition, communicating restrictions at the time of booking — rather than on arrival — is standard practice and gives the kitchen the best chance of adapting the menu properly.
Come expecting serious classical French cooking from chef Martino Ruggieri at a price point — €85 to €120 — that sits well below most OAD Classical Europe-ranked competition. The 8th arrondissement address on Rue Treilhard is quieter and more residential than the neighbourhood's reputation suggests, so this is not a scene restaurant. First-timers should know the format rewards attention rather than spectacle.
Bar seating is not documented in the available venue data for Maison Ruggieri. check the venue's official channels at 11 Rue Treilhard, 75008 Paris to confirm seating options before arriving without a reservation.
Kei offers another serious option in Paris for refined cooking with an accessible booking window, though the format differs. For higher-budget classical French, Pierre Gagnaire and Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen are the obvious escalation. Le Cinq at the Four Seasons George V is the right comparison if you want the full grand-hotel dining experience at a higher price. Plénitude suits those who want modern luxury over classical tradition.
Yes, particularly for occasions where the meal itself is the focus rather than the theatre of a grand dining room. The OAD Classical Europe ranking at #135 (2025) with a Remarkable designation gives it genuine credential. At €85–120 per head, it delivers a credible special-occasion experience without the three-figure-per-course pricing of Alléno Paris or Le Cinq.
The 8th arrondissement address and classical French positioning suggest neat, considered dress — jacket for men is a reasonable baseline, though nothing in the available record specifies a formal dress code. Treat it as you would any serious Paris restaurant in this price range: overdressing is harmless, arriving visibly casual is a risk not worth taking.
Booking difficulty at Maison Ruggieri is rated Easy, which is a genuine advantage at this tier of Paris dining. A week's notice is typically sufficient, though for weekend dinners or specific dates, two weeks is safer. If you are comparing it to Pierre Gagnaire or Alléno Paris, where lead times run to a month or more, the accessibility here is a meaningful differentiator.
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