Le Cinq

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

The Apex of French Cuisine on Avenue George V

At 31 Avenue George V, inside the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Le Cinq has established itself as one of Paris's most celebrated addresses for modern French cuisine. Three Michelin stars, a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, and multiple appearances in The World's 50 Best Restaurants tell part of the story — the rest is told by the room itself, where tablecloths, china, and silver were created specifically for the hotel, and where every detail signals that this is a meal set apart.

Christian Le Squer and the Art of Amplification

Chef Christian Le Squer has helmed Le Cinq since 2014, and his philosophy is as precise as it is personal. Born in Brittany, he describes his life's work as the amplification of simple ingredients — drawing out delicate flavors through what he calls "craftsman's work." In his own words: "We use the French culinary heritage as a base and bring it up to date. It's a long process, like craftsman's work. It's the pure essence of luxury."

That Breton origin quietly surfaces on the plate. Among the signature dishes: line-fished sea bass served with caviar and buttermilk — an explicit nod to Le Squer's childhood — alongside foie gras poached in an iodized vinegar broth, Dublin Bay prawns with warm mayonnaise and buckwheat pancakes, and a spaghetti gratin with truffle, ham, and artichokes. Each dish reflects a kitchen that treats classical French technique not as a constraint but as a foundation.

A Team Built Around Precision

Le Cinq's kitchen extends well beyond Le Squer. Executive Pastry Chef Michael Bartocetti works closely with small farms that practice sustainable agriculture, letting raw ingredients drive his creations toward what he describes as "delicate and harmonious flavours." Head Baker Guillaume Cabrol brings the same ethos to bread and viennoiserie, overseeing the hotel's entire baking operation with an eye on small producers and traditional methods.

The wine program matches the food in ambition. Director of Wine David Piquet, shaped by years in prestigious establishments across France and England, approaches each pairing as "a moment of emotion and shared discovery." The cellar's depth earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2023 — recognition that reflects a collection curated to complement Le Squer's French cuisine rather than compete with it.

An Evening at Le Cinq

Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday, and the menu offers both an à la carte selection and Le Squer's tasting menu, The Epicurean Escape. The dining room — majestic without being cold — provides the kind of setting where a long table and unhurried service feel entirely natural. For private gatherings, dedicated spaces are available within the hotel.

Le Cinq is not simply a restaurant inside a grand hotel. It is, as the house itself puts it, a Paris destination in its own right.