Café de l’Homme is a contemporary French restaurant in the Palais de Chaillot at Trocadéro, facing the Eiffel Tower. Its terrace and large windows put the tower, the Champ de Mars and the Trocadéro Gardens in view as you dine. The menu changes with the seasons, with dishes ranging from scallops and lamb to French classics with a modern touch. Come for lunch, dinner or a drink; book a terrace table facing the tower if the view is central to your plans. Prices are high, in part for the setting.
A terrace facing the Eiffel Tower
Café de l’Homme is in the Palais de Chaillot, on Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre. From the terrace, the Eiffel Tower is directly across the view; the Champ de Mars and Trocadéro Gardens are also in sight. Large windows bring the same landmark setting into the dining room, so indoor tables still have a view of the tower.
The restaurant sits in the west wing of the Palais de Chaillot, near the Musée de l’Homme and the Théâtre National de Chaillot. Its position makes it an option for a meal or drink around a visit to Trocadéro. The atmosphere is chic, with a contemporary brasserie feel rather than a strictly formal dining room.
Art Deco details and a modern interior
The Palais de Chaillot is a 1937 building, and the restaurant’s interior design by Gilles & Boissier keeps its Art Deco character in view. Sand-coloured cedar walls and tables of ash and marble give the rooms a warmer finish. Botanical details add to the contemporary look.
You can choose between indoor dining and the expansive terrace. The terrace is the draw for an open-air meal with the Eiffel Tower in front of you, while the indoor room offers a sheltered way to dine beside the same Paris landmarks. For a celebration, the setting can suit a dinner or cocktails; the restaurant also has spaces used for private events.
Seasonal French cooking
The menu changes with the seasons and focuses on French cooking, with products associated with French regions alongside ingredients from further afield. Dishes cited on the menu include scallops with parsnip mousseline and black truffle macaroni with creamy parmesan. The Pithiviers of Landes duck breast and foie gras is another dish to look for when available. Chocolate cake and fig meringue are among the desserts associated with the restaurant.
The menu is not fixed, so treat individual dishes as examples rather than a guarantee of what will be served on your visit. If you want to make the meal about both food and the view, allow room in your budget for the setting: drinks and dining here cost more than a meal chosen on price alone.
Choosing a table and visit
Terrace seating is arranged in different categories, including Premium, Diamond and Eiffel formulas. The Diamond option is associated with the first row on the terrace. The Eiffel formula includes a table kept for the evening and unlimited Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs champagne. These choices are not simply different seats, so check the current terms when booking if you are considering a package.
For a view-focused visit, reserve the table you want rather than assuming any terrace seat faces the tower. An evening arrival on the hour is suggested for seeing the Eiffel Tower’s lights. In spring, the restaurant is also a setting for afternoon tea. Lunch, dinner and drinks are all options, with late-night service on the schedule.
Preguntas frecuentes
Does Café de l’Homme have a view of the Eiffel Tower?
Yes. The terrace faces the Eiffel Tower, and the large windows also look toward it. Reserve a terrace table facing the tower if you want that view.
What kind of food does Café de l’Homme serve?
It serves contemporary French cuisine, with a menu that changes with the seasons. Examples include scallops with parsnip mousseline and black truffle macaroni with parmesan.
Is Café de l’Homme expensive?
It is a high-priced restaurant, and the view is part of what you pay for. Consider the setting as well as the meal when planning your budget.
Can you book a special table or package?
The restaurant lists Premium, Diamond and Eiffel formulas. The Diamond formula is associated with the terrace’s first row; the Eiffel formula includes a table for the evening and unlimited Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs champagne. Check the current booking terms before choosing.
