de_DETaillevent is a legendary fine-dining establishment located in the eighth arrondissement of Paris. Situated on the rue Lamennais, the restaurant occupies a historic mansion built in 1852 for the Duc de Morny, which previously served as a family house and the embassy of Paraguay. The founding of the restaurant dates back to 1946 when André Vrinat established it in a dining room of the Worms on the rue Saint-Georges within the ninth arrondissement, with Paul Cosnier serving as the initial chef. In 1950, the dining destination relocated to its current mansion setting. The establishment was named as a tribute to Guillaume Tirel, a fourteenth-century cook known historically as Taillevent, who authored Le Viandier, the first cuisine book in French, ordered by Charles V of France.
Over the decades, the kitchens of Taillevent have been led by a succession of notable chefs. Following Paul Cosnier, the culinary direction was guided by chefs including Lucien Leheu, Claude Deligne, Philippe Legendre, Michel del Burgo, Alain Solivérès, David Bizet, and Jocelyn Herland. Giuliano Sperandio has directed the kitchens from 2021 to the present day. Pastry chefs associated with the institution have included Philippe Feret from Brasserie Julien and head pastry cook Alain Lecomte. Jean-Claude Vrinat, the son of the founder and a graduate of HEC Paris, began working at the restaurant in 1962 and later introduced contemporary art decorations to the dining rooms in 2004, prior to his passing in 2008. Ownership of the legendary establishment has since passed to the Gardinier family.
Renowned as the epitome of French classicism, the legendary establishment features a superb wine list alongside its celebrated cuisine. The restaurant has maintained a presence as a recipient of the Wine Spectator Grand Award since 1984. Over the years, the enterprise has expanded its presence through various ventures, including the opening of wine shops under the name Les Caves Taillevent in locations such as Paris, Beirut, Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama. Additionally, the owners launched a sister location originally called L'Angle du Faubourg, later renamed Les 110 de Taillevent, which offers a selection of one hundred and ten wines by the glass and is described as an ultra-chic brasserie, with a corresponding London location situated in Cavendish Square.