At 29 Rue Vivienne, directly across from the Palais Brongniart, the Vaudeville’s large storefront has been a fixture of the cityscape for over a century. However, the brasserie nearly faced a much more difficult 2025: on March 31, a fire that started in the kitchen required the evacuation of about a hundred customers and forced it to close for renovations. About a hundred firefighters were called to the scene that night.
Le Vaudeville has since come back to life. The restaurant is once again open seven days a week, with continuous service, and has reclaimed what has defined its identity since 1918: a large Art Deco dining room facing the Stock Exchange and a French brasserie menu that doesn’t really try to follow trends.
A Parisian brasserie where seafood reigns supreme
The decor alone partly explains why this spot has stood the test of time. Mirrors, mosaics, wood paneling, and banquettes immediately evoke the atmosphere of the grand brasseries in central Paris. But there’s no need to come just to admire the interior: the Vaudeville has also long been known for its seafood platter.
The current menu still offers Gillardeau oysters, shrimp, whelks, crab, langoustines, and lobster. Platters start at 29.50 euros for the “Bourse” and go up to 79.50 euros for the most comprehensive selection. A handy feature: they can also be ordered to go.
As for the rest, the menu clearly follows the Parisian brasserie tradition: eggs with mayonnaise, beef tartare, fish dishes, mussels, and classic desserts. A two-course meal (starter and main) or a three-course meal (main and dessert) is currently priced at 23.90 euros.
Location: Le Vaudeville, 29 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris
Hours: Monday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to midnight