Chez Georges sits at 1 Rue du Mail in the 2nd arrondissement — steps from Place des Victoires and the Bourse area. Open since 1964, it has changed little in purpose: classic bourgeois cooking in a narrow Art Deco room, gilded mirrors and white-aproned waitresses who fillet sole at the table. In 2026 the house still draws politicians, journalists and local regulars. On the menu, execution matters — sole meunière, Burgundy escargots, entrecôte béarnaise and tarte Tatin. Open Monday to Friday only; phone reservations. Closed Saturday, Sunday and all of August.
Bourgeois cooking since 1964
Chez Georges serves la cuisine bourgeoise — high-level home cooking with long broths, generous butter and classic techniques few restaurants maintain today. It ignores modern trends and preserves dishes Parisians have eaten for decades. Politicians, journalists and Bourse locals still fill the Art Deco room Monday to Friday. No website or online booking — just phone and occasional lunch queue. The atmosphere is lively, not hushed; loud conversation and efficient service are part of the experience.
What to order
The menu is relatively stable — Paris bourgeois classics. Starters typically €18–€28; mains €32–€48; desserts about €12–€16. A full meal with house wine runs €65–€95 per person.
Some dishes appear regularly and are worth ordering:
Sole Meunière — lightly breaded sole, fried in clarified butter. The waitress fillets it tableside — a classic Paris spectacle that justifies the visit alone. Order with potatoes or green salad.
Escargots de Bourgogne — snails with butter, garlic and parsley, served hot in the shell. Traditional starter; aromatic butter doubles as sauce for toasted bread.
Entrecôte sauce Béarnaise — sirloin at the right doneness, silky béarnaise, potatoes or seasonal vegetables. Solid choice if you prefer meat to fish.
Tarte Tatin — caramelised apples on puff pastry, served warm with crème fraîche. Classic dessert, generous portion — good to share after a heavy main.
Beyond these, the menu brings onion soup gratinée, country terrines, foie gras salads when available and cheeses at the right stage. House wines ("unlabelled carafes") come from small Beaujolais and Loire producers — good value. Ask your waiter for the day's recommendation.
Practical information
| Item | Practical information (2026) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Rue du Mail, 75002 Paris, France. |
| How to get there (Metro) | Metro stations Bourse (Line 3), Sentier (Line 3) or Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (Lines 1 and 7). Steps from Place des Victoires. |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday. Lunch 12:00–14:00; dinner 19:30–22:00. Closed Saturday and Sunday and all of August. |
| Average price | À la carte lunch or dinner, full three-course meal with famous Sole Meunière and a bottle of classic house wine: €65–€95 per person. |
| How to book | No digital booking. Phone only at +33 (0)1 42 60 07 11. Call about 1–2 weeks ahead for business lunch, 3 weeks for busy Thursday and Friday nights. |
Practical tips
The room fills at peak times:
Timing: Lunch at 12:15–12:30 or dinner promptly at 19:30 for calmer service.
Dress code: Business casual. Blazer, tailored trousers — no tie required.
House wines: Unlabelled carafes from small Beaujolais and Loire producers — good value.
Route tip: Near Hotel des Grands Boulevards and 10 minutes from the Musée de l'Orangerie.
Frequently asked questions
1. Open at weekends?
No. Monday to Friday only — closed Saturday, Sunday and all of August.
2. Can I fillet the sole myself?
You can ask, but the waitress's performance is part of the experience.
3. Vegetarian options?
Limited. Menu focused on fish, meat and broth-based sauces. Salads and cheeses on request.
Combine with guides on this site
To keep exploring on this site, these guides pair well with this article: Hotel des Grands Boulevards, Musée de l\'Orangerie and Ritz Paris.
Editorial note: prices, opening hours and booking conditions in this guide are references checked against official and institutional sources in July 2026. Confirm on the official website before your visit, as details may change.