Eiffel Tower Lunch Madame Brasserie Paris: Seine Views

The menu changes with the season, built around what the Paris markets have that week.

Madame Brasserie is a restaurant on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris where you order a three or four-course lunch with wine, water, coffee and an aperitif, then sit down to eat while looking out at the Seine and the landmarks around it. Elevator access to the first floor is included, and the meal lasts roughly 90 minutes. You choose between seating that faces the river or the interior of the brasserie, and the menu is guided by chef Thierry Marx, who sources ingredients from Paris markets and changes the dishes with the season.

The Experience

You arrive at the Eiffel Tower and head to the restaurant without needing a separate ticket to the monument—your reservation includes the lift to the first floor. Before you sit down to eat, there's a mystery game to play, a small puzzle that sets the tone for the meal. Then you're seated either facing the Seine or inside the warmth of the brasserie itself, depending on which option you've chosen.

The menu runs three or four courses depending on which one you pick at checkout. A recent menu opened with melon soup with verbena, cured ham and crispy toast, moved into lightly seared French octopus with seaweed butter and navy beans, and closed with a raspberry cake layered with blackberries and almonds. What arrives on your plate shifts with what's in the Paris markets that week—chef Thierry Marx builds the menu around seasonal and local ingredients, so the dishes change. Drinks flow throughout: an aperitif to start, wine and water with the meal, coffee at the end.

After lunch, you're free to walk the first floor of the Eiffel Tower if you want to stay longer. The whole experience—game, meal, drinks—takes roughly 90 minutes, which means you can fit it into an afternoon without losing the rest of your day in Paris.

What’s included

• A three or four-course menu crafted by chef Thierry Marx.
• aperitif, wine, water and coffee.
• elevator access to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
• a mystery game before your meal.
• the option to explore the first floor after lunch.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by UMANIS (Madame Brasserie)

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Paris and want to eat well without leaving the city to find a restaurant—the Eiffel Tower location and the included lift mean you're already inside the monument, and the menu changes with the season so the meal stays fresh even if you come back.

Traveler reviews

4.58★★★★★★★★★★

73 verified traveler reviews

5 ★55

4 ★10

3 ★5

2 ★1

1 ★2

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What does the three-course menu at Madame Brasserie include?

The three-course menu includes an appetizer, a main course and a dessert, plus an aperitif, wine, water and coffee. The four-course option adds an extra course. The dishes change with the season and what's available in Paris markets that week.

Do I need a separate Eiffel Tower ticket to eat at Madame Brasserie?

No. Your reservation includes elevator access to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, so you don't need to buy a monument ticket separately. After lunch, you can walk around the first floor if you want to stay longer.

How long does the lunch experience take?

The meal lasts approximately 90 minutes, including the mystery game before you sit down and the three or four courses with drinks.

Can I choose where I sit in the restaurant?

Yes. You can choose seating that faces the Seine River or seating inside the brasserie itself, each offering a different atmosphere. Both options are available depending on which menu option you select at checkout.

Is Madame Brasserie accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to reach it are also wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are available if you're dining with young children.

Can children eat at Madame Brasserie?

Children are welcome from age 4. Children under 4 don't need a lift ticket to the first floor, but let the restaurant know when you book if you're bringing one.