La Renommee

The dark wood façade at 95 Rue Saint-Honoré still bears the gilded lettering of its past life – "beurre, œufs & fromage" – a holdover from the luxury grocer that occupied this 19th-century building for generations. Inside, the main dining room is a tight space of dark leather banquettes, waxed wood-paneled walls, and period chandeliers that keep the light low and intimate. The tables are set with Bernardaud porcelain and white linen, and the whole room feels like a timeless Parisian salon, an impression reinforced by the jazz that usually plays in the background. This is the first European location for the American hospitality group Hogsalt, and their concept is a blend of old-world Paris and New York steakhouse confidence. The menu follows a similar logic, rooted in French classics but with a distinct American accent. You’ll find starters like Burgundy snails and roasted bone marrow alongside a significant selection of steaks, including a dry-aged New York strip and a classic Filet au Poivre. Other mains, like the Sole Meunière or the Rabbit Pasta with lardo, sit comfortably next to a "West Village Style" double cheeseburger. Sides are exactly what you’d expect: pommes frites with garlic aioli, buttery mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach. A separate experience exists downstairs. Here, you’ll find a vaulted cellar transformed into a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge, a hushed and discreet room filled with black velvet sofas, gold leaf accents, and fringed lamps. It’s common to head down for a classic Martini or Negroni before dinner, or to finish the evening there with dessert. Reservations for the dining room are essential and can be made up to a month in advance, and there is a coat check just inside the door.