CEO 1950
European Contemporary · Heng'an, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Price
$$$
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
CEO 1950 is a practical Taipei pick for European Contemporary dining when the goal is a composed meal without moving into the city's higher-spend tier. Book it for a planned lunch or dinner for two; cross-shop Ad Astra or LA Vie by thomas bühner for a bigger splurge, The Tavernist for a similar-price alternative.
About CEO 1950
CEO 1950 is a Taipei restaurant listed for European Contemporary cuisine at a $$$ price tier, with Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. For diners comparing dining options, it can be considered alongside Ad Astra or LA Vie by thomas bühner, while keeping the decision grounded in the restaurant's cuisine, price tier, hours, dress code, recognition.
The useful way to frame CEO 1950 is direct. Focus on its key characteristics: European Contemporary cooking in Taipei, $$$ pricing, smart casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition. Book it when those facts match the meal you want.
A Taipei European Contemporary pick when category fit matters
The main reason to consider CEO 1950 is category fit. CEO 1950 gives diners a clearly identified European Contemporary option in Taipei at a $$$ price tier. The Michelin Plate recognition adds a useful signal without needing to overstate the restaurant's profile.
That matters because dining decisions can become difficult to compare when they depend on narratives or assumed menu formats. The stronger argument is the restaurant's profile: European Contemporary cuisine, Michelin Plate recognition, smart casual dress, service hours that include lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday. Use those details, rather than rumors about specific dishes or formats, to decide whether it fits your plans.
For a broader Taipei dining sequence, compare CEO 1950 with The Tavernist or other options that suit the trip, then check Pearl's Taipei restaurants guide before locking the order. If the goal is simply to include a recognized European Contemporary restaurant in Taipei, CEO 1950 belongs on the shortlist.
When to go, who should book it
CEO 1950 is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch from 12–2:30 PM and dinner from 6–10 PM, it is closed on Monday and Sunday. That makes it workable for either a midday or evening plan, as long as the booking is built around the restaurant's schedule.
The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal approach. Details on a private-room setup, counter seating, bar dining, tasting-menu format, or capacity are not available, so those should be checked directly with the restaurant if they matter to the meal.
Explorers should also think about contrast. Pair CEO 1950 with other Taipei dining based on cuisine, schedule, budget rather than assumed service style. For places to stay and other activities around the same city plan, use Taipei hotels and other Taipei travel guides to keep the rest of the itinerary from competing with lunch or dinner.
- Book if: the brief is European Contemporary in Taipei at a $$$ price tier with Michelin Plate recognition.
- Skip if: you need specific details on a menu format, bar setup, private room, or large-party arrangement before choosing.
- Strongest use case: a planned Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner built around a recognized European Contemporary restaurant.
- Plan around: smart casual dress and the opening hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM.
- Cross-shop: compare with Ad Astra, LA Vie by thomas bühner, The Tavernist, or other dining options according to your preferred cuisine, price tier, schedule.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 24號, Lane 62, Section 3, Xinsheng N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104
- Website
- ceo1950.com/about
- Phone
- +886 2 2592 6692
The take
The Take
The Vibe
CEO 1950 sits comfortably in Taipei’s mid-premium European dining scene, recognized with a Michelin Plate for its disciplined take on European Contemporary cooking. The address in Zhongshan gives it a neighborhood sensibility: not flashy, steady, and built on repeat business rather than hype. The room leans toward relaxed, quietly confident service that accommodates celebration as easily as a business lunch. You get the finish and technique associated with higher-tier kitchens without the full austerity of a starred, counter-driven omakase experience—an approachable, classic European dining mood that rewards both regulars and milestone meals.
Best For
This is a spot for focused dinners and weekday business service alike. The copy specifically cites 'business lunches' and 'relaxed anniversary dinners,' so it fits professionals seeking reliable midday meals and couples or small groups marking anniversaries or other modest celebrations. Located in Zhongshan’s hotel-and-commercial corridor, the restaurant draws a steady, local crowd rather than destination-driven rushes, making it suitable for midweek reservations and planned special evenings. If you want disciplined, Euro-leaning cooking in an unflashy neighborhood setting, CEO 1950 answers that brief.
Ordering Tips
Highlight choices from the kitchen’s signature list when you arrive: the Tête de veau, crab pie and terrine, and Iberico pork are called out as hallmarks of the menu and reflect the restaurant’s European focus. Given the Michelin Plate recognition for technical execution, prioritize those dishes to sample the kitchen’s strengths. For business lunches opt for composed, straightforward selections that travel well across conversation, while evening visits can center around richer plates like the Tête de veau and Iberico pork. Reservations are sensible for anniversary or midweek celebratory tables.
Venue details
Ambiance
Airy dining room lavishly furnished with modern light fixtures complementing exposed wooden beams, creating an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Tete de veau
- crab pie and terrine
- Iberico pork
Planning details
Location
No. 24號, Lane 62, Section 3, Xinsheng N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ad Astra, European Contemporary, $$$$
- The Tavernist, European Contemporary, $$$
- Tu Pang, European Contemporary, $$
- Hatter, European Contemporary, ¥¥¥¥
- LA Vie by thomas bühner, European Contemporary, $$$$
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against Ad Astra and LA Vie by thomas bühner, CEO 1950 is the more restrained spend. Those two are better choices when the meal is the centerpiece of the trip and the budget can stretch into a higher tier. CEO 1950 is the smarter booking when the diner wants European Contemporary structure in Taipei without paying for the bigger occasion signal.
The Tavernist is the closest city comparison on price and cuisine. Choose The Tavernist if ambiance and a more hotel-polished setting matter; choose CEO 1950 if the priority is a quieter, more meal-focused European Contemporary booking. For value, Tu Pang sits lower in price, but it is not the same Taipei-city convenience play.
Hatter and the higher-priced Taipei peers make more sense for diners chasing a bigger destination meal. CEO 1950 is better for a second serious dinner in the itinerary: easier to rationalize than the splurge options, more formal than a casual fallback, useful for diners comparing how Taipei handles contemporary European cooking across price tiers.
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Compare CEO 1950
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO 1950 | Taipei | European Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Ad Astra | Taipei | European Contemporary | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$$ |
| The Tavernist | Taipei | European Contemporary | 2024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Tu Pang | Taichung | European Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Hatter | Fuzhou | European Contemporary | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥¥ |
| LA Vie by thomas bühner | Taipei | European Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 Michelin Plate | $$$$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with CEO 1950?
Ad Astra, The Tavernist, Tu Pang, Hatter, LA Vie by thomas bühner are names to consider when comparing dining plans. CEO 1950 offers European Contemporary cuisine, $$$ pricing, smart casual dress, a Michelin Plate.
Is lunch or dinner better at CEO 1950?
CEO 1950 serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday: 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM. Choose lunch or dinner based on your schedule; it is not indicated that one service offers better value or a different format.
How far ahead should I book CEO 1950?
Treat CEO 1950 as a planned Taipei restaurant booking, especially if you need a specific lunch or dinner time. Its hours, cuisine, price tier, dress code, Michelin Plate recognition are known, but not a specific booking window.
Can I eat at the bar at CEO 1950?
Details on bar or counter seating at CEO 1950 are not available. If that setup matters, confirm directly with the venue before you go. For comparison planning, Ad Astra, LA Vie by thomas bühner, The Tavernist, Tu Pang, Hatter can be considered as other named dining options.
