Restaurants for large groups in Paris

Maxim Saenko
Published: 15/07/2024
Edited by   Eugene Bulan
Edited: 04/11/2024
Restaurants for large groups in Paris

Group dining in Paris

Now that the Paris Olympics are just a few months away, it is time to make plans to visit the city! At BCS, we know that most people like to travel with a group, whether made by your relatives, friends, or business partners. In fact, our coach hire Paris has helped many people with such plans. We all want to live such a great experience with our esteemed ones!

The problem with such plans is that they can easily become stressful and expensive. There is a lot of decisions to make, many options to choose from, and little patience to go through all of them. One of them is choosing where to eat in Paris, especially in case you are traveling with all those people.

Restaurants in Paris for big groups (Sorted by capacity)

In the table below, you'll find a list of the best restaurants in Paris that can accommodate large groups. To help you make an informed decision when planning your group dining experience, we've included the seating capacity for each restaurant.

Next to the seating capacity, you'll notice a series of asterisks (*). These asterisks indicate the source of the information, as follows:

  • * - Information obtained through online research and third-party websites
  • ** - Information found on the restaurant's official website
  • *** - Information provided directly by the restaurant
Restaurant Maximum capacity Neighborhood
Chai 33 700** Bercy
La Coupole 500** Montparnasse
La Mère Catherine 350*** Montmartre
Buddha-Bar 270*** 8th district
Brasserie Mollard 250** Saint Lazare
Auberge Dab 245* Chaillot
Café de la Paix 220* Place de l'Opéra
Brasserie Bofinger 185** Arsenal
Les Noces de Jeanette 170*** Vivienne
Le Vaudeville 150* 2nd district

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information to help you plan your group dining experience. However, please note that seating capacities may be subject to change, so it's always a good idea to contact the restaurant directly for the most current information and to make a reservation.

This time, we have written a handy guide with the best restaurants in Paris to eat as a large group!

La Mère Catherine

Seating capacity: 350 guests

Neighborhood: Montmartre

  • Gorgeous view of Montmartre
  • Literally centuries of tradition
  • Rich and detailed classic decoration
  • Many traditional French dishes
  • Indoor and outdoor seating available

This bistro was founded in 1793, which means it welcomed meetings about the French Revolution. In fact, the very word “bistro” was first used there! The cozy rooms offer traditional French dishes, live music, and many kinds of wine. There are six comfortable areas which can be used for groups.

Buddha-Bar

Seating capacity: 270 guests

Group reservations (Fri-Sat): Up to 40 guests

Group reservations (Other days): Up to 120 guests

Neighborhood: 8th district

  • Pacific cuisine with many influences
  • Four-meter-tall Buddha statue
  • Live music selected by resident DJs
  • Rich decoration with multiple origins
  • Perfect for formal dining events

This is the perfect place if you want your meetings to go out of the ordinary. The reception area has 3 spaces which you can rent separately or as a group. You can also rely on an experienced staff who can accommodate all the specific needs of your event. It is 2 blocks away from the Champs-Elysées.

Les Noces de Jeanette

Seating capacity: 170 guests

Neighborhood: Vivienne

  • Typical French bistro external decoration
  • Five rooms for all kinds of dining groups
  • Wine menu based on independent makers
  • Customized service for private events
  • Many traditional French dishes available

This traditional French restaurant accommodates up to 230 guests with a cozy bistro décor. You can use five private rooms and enjoy a variety of classics from the French cuisine plus a wine menu with over 100 different labels. You might like to know that it is near Opéra Garnier and Opéra Comique.

Chai 33

Seating capacity: 700 guests

Neighborhood: Bercy

  • Casual and welcoming atmosphere
  • Vast wine cellar with 300+ labels
  • Open mic events at the bar area
  • Special prices for wine tasting
  • Beautiful view of the Bercy park

This restaurant will be paradise for wine enthusiasts. It features a historic cellar with over 300 labels and a wine shop, and that’s on top of bistro, bar, two terraces, and a private meeting room. Its staff can accommodate business events of all sectors and purposes that will host from 10 to 600 guests.

La Coupole

Seating capacity: 500 guests

Neighborhood: Montparnasse

  • Classic and elegant decoration
  • Exquisite dishes based on seafood
  • Signature Indian lamb curry
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus
  • Open from Sunday to Sunday

This brasserie is a symbol of the Montparnasse region. It features gorgeous Art Déco style and it has a crew who carefully selects the products according to their freshness and taste. It has become one of the most popular of its kind in Paris and provides a magnificent environment for casual meetings.

Brasserie Mollard

Seating capacity: 250 guests

Neighborhood: Saint Lazare

  • Decoration made by stunning mosaics
  • Over a century of eventful history
  • Buffet and cocktail menus for events
  • Additional support for events available
  • Over 17,000 wine bottles available

You can find this gem of French architecture a block away from the famous Haussmann Boulevard. It has stunning gold mosaics, a wine cellar with 17,000 bottles, and a complete infrastructure for all your group gatherings. There are air-conditioned rooms with the possibility of natural illumination.

Brasserie Bofinger

Seating capacity: 185 guests

Neighborhood: Arsenal

  • Elegant and classy internal decoration
  • Prime location near Place de la Bastille
  • Late closing time for after-show dinners
  • Indoor and outdoor seating available
  • Easy reservation for large groups

You can enjoy the best of 19th century architecture at this brasserie located between the Bastille and Vosges. It features Alsatian specialties, a seafood bar, and several classics of the place. Besides that, it offers plenty of room for you to organize meetings and other gatherings with large groups.

Auberge Dab

Seating capacity: 245 guests

Neighborhood: Chaillot

  • Rich and varied seafood menu
  • Family-style French restaurant
  • Classic and modern dishes available
  • Prime location near Palais des Congrès
  • Cozy and intimate atmosphere

If you are staying at the 16th arrondissement, you will find this restaurant right across the Palais des Congrès. It features leather benches, wooden accents, and bay windows to create a welcoming and cozy ambiance if you don’t want to use the terrace. Meetings are more suitable on the upper floor.

Café de la Paix

Seating capacity: 220 guests

Neighborhood: Place de l'Opéra

  • Right next to the Opera Garnier
  • Over a century of artistic history
  • Ground floor of the iconic Grand Hotel
  • Selection of premium French dishes
  • Magnificent classic French decoration

The centerpiece of the Opera district. Pure elegance from the Second Empire times. Many signature dishes signed by chef Laurent André. You can make your business meetings more elegant than ever by booking a private event there. The place accepts meals for 10-120 people or cocktails for 20-140.

Le Vaudeville

Seating capacity: 150 guests

Neighborhood: 2nd district

  • Prime location near the Stock Exchange
  • Charming and elegant Art Déco style
  • Late closing times for after-show dinners
  • Traditional menu based on seafood dishes
  • Expansive, yet welcoming decoration

Yet another traditional brasserie. Le Vaudeville has been active since 1918 and is renowned in the city for its know-how. The Haussmann-style décor with marble walls will give a chic and cultural air to any business meeting or large gathering you might want to host there – at any time of the day.

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Maxim Saenko

Maxim Saenko, our COO, steers the ship with a serene but deeply rooted passion for stories and travel. His role extends beyond operations and decision-making, and mercifully into the world of our BCS blog.

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