Across from the Palais Bourbon, Café des Ministères is the cherished dining room of the National Assembly's deputies, where regulars earn a personalized napkin ring. This elegant, thick napkin comes in the house's signature colors.
It is expertly woven at the Moutet Tissage workshop in the finest tradition of Basque linen, and bears the Protected Geographical Indication seal. A true emblem of sophistication.
At Café des Ministères one can expect a combination of tradition and quality, with a modern mindset, newly helmed by husband and wife team Jean and Roxane Sévègnes. The culinary power-couple took over the esteemed institution in 2019, which has been met with overwhelming praise for the new life injected into the classic French menu by the Ducasse-trained chef. The unassuming menu is flourished with mouth-watering sauces and modern twists, whilst remaining seasonal. Café des Ministères has quickly become a must-visit institution in Paris, therefore booking in advance is a must!
- Address: 83 rue de l'Université, Paris, 75007 France
- Category: Traditional French restaurant - local & seasonal products
- Established: 2019
- Head Chef: Jean Sévègnes
- Director: Roxane & Jean Sévègnes
- Sommelier: Roxane Sévègnes
- Capacity: 50
- Opening Hours: Monday - Friday
Monday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday - Friday, from 9 AM to 9:30 PM
- Phone: 01 47 05 43 62
- Website: cafedesministeres.fr
- Reservations: cafedesministeres.fr
- Instagram: @cafedesministeres.paris
- Signature Dishes: Stuffed Cabbage, Chef Jean Sévègnes - “Champion of France for Stuffed Cabbage 2022”
- Our Favorite Table: Sitting outside on the terrace in the summer sun with a glass of wine.
