Restaurant 58 Tour Eiffel, Now Madame Brasserie: Dining with a View

Update for 2026: The restaurant I reviewed here, 58 Tour Eiffel, is now called Madame Brasserie. It closed under its old name and reopened in June 2022 with chef Thierry Marx at the helm, though it still sits on the same first floor of the Eiffel Tower, 58 meters up. My original review below captures my meal at 58 Tour Eiffel. Further down you will find the current details for Madame Brasserie, along with every other way to dine at the Eiffel Tower today.

For a long time, if you wanted to dine at the Eiffel Tower, your only real option was Le Jules Verne, the luxurious restaurant on the second platform (now run by chef Frédéric Anton and holding two Michelin stars). The view is breathtaking, but the price is just plain highway robbery! When I visited, there was a wonderful alternative that let you keep some Euros in your pocket: 58 Tour Eiffel.

When the 58 Tour Eiffel first opened, it took over a private conference area on the first platform that had been closed off to the public. It was converted into a brand-new restaurant and sat 58 meters above the ground, hence the name. What made it special was that it served only products made in France or its territories, so the ingredients were always fresh and in season.

Preparing the food is challenging due to the tower's strict fire regulations. There is no gas; everything is electric, which, as any chef will tell you, is not the easiest way to control temperature, etc.

On my visit, they offered a really lovely prix fixe menu for 80 Euros that included a glass of champagne, a starter, wine and water, a main course, dessert, and coffee. It felt quite reasonable considering where you were eating it! You could also order à la carte if that was what you preferred, and there was a kids' menu too. Pricing has changed under Madame Brasserie, so scroll down for the current menus and prices.

You must make a reservation. This reservation allows you to (a) go to a special booth where you do not have to wait in line to pick up your ticket, (b) access a special no-wait line to access the elevator to the first platform, and (c) have full access to the first platform. If you want to go to the second platform, you have to pay a supplement.

When making a reservation, try to get a table outside for a view of Paris, rather than inside, which offers a view of the tower's interior. My husband and I called at the last minute and could only get inside. Even though we did not have a view “out,” the view in is cool as well.

The food was very good. I had a lovely pea soup as an entree (my husband had salmon).

We both had chicken with morilles mushrooms; this was very tasty, but the chicken was a bit dry (again, the whole electric cooking thing…)

For dessert, I had a fruit granita (I forgot what hubby had!); it was fresh and fabulous.

The coffee was excellent and was served with little treats as well. We left, happy and full and with photos taken from all sides of the Tower. I had not been to the Eiffel Tower in 20 years, and even longer for my husband; we tend to avoid that area, but I can tell you, dinner at 58 makes it well worth the trip, and I highly recommend doing it at least once.

Madame Brasserie (formerly 58 Tour Eiffel)
1st floor of the Eiffel Tower, 58 meters up

Champ de Mars, in the 7th arrondissement

Book online: official Madame Brasserie page  | in French

Madame Brasserie Today: Menus, Prices, and How to Book

Madame Brasserie is the first-floor Eiffel Tower restaurant that replaced 58 Tour Eiffel in June 2022 and is now led by chef Thierry Marx. It sits at the same 58 meters, with wide windows overlooking Paris and the tower's ironwork all around you. Lunch starts at around 70 Euros and dinner at around 129 Euros, with two set menus to choose from: the Menu Gustave and the more generous Menu Grande Dame. You can also order à la carte.

Lunch runs in two sittings (roughly 12:00 and 13:30) and dinner in two sittings (roughly 18:30 and 21:00). The best part for planning: your reservation includes your ticket up to the first floor, so you do not need to buy a separate Eiffel Tower ticket, and you skip the main line. Dinner has a smart casual dress code, so leave the shorts and flip-flops at the hotel.

Dining at the Eiffel Tower: All Your Options

You can eat at the Eiffel Tower at every level, from a tasting menu at Le Jules Verne, which holds two Michelin stars, all the way up to a glass of champagne at the very top. Here is how the choices stack up so you can pick the one that fits your budget and your mood.

Madame Brasserie (First Floor)

First floor, 58 meters up. This is the relaxed, contemporary French option that took over from 58 Tour Eiffel, with chef Thierry Marx behind the menu. Expect lunch from around 70 Euros and dinner from around 129 Euros; remember that your reservation includes access up to the first floor. It is the sweet spot for most travelers who want the experience without the splurge of the second floor.

Le Jules Verne (Second Floor)

Second floor, 125 meters up. This is the grand-occasion restaurant, now run by chef Frédéric Anton and holding two Michelin stars. It serves tasting menus only, starting around 295 Euros, at both lunch and dinner. Tables open about 90 days in advance, and the sunset slots fill up fast, so book as soon as you can if this is your celebration meal.

The Champagne Bar (Summit)

Top floor, 276 meters up. The simplest way to toast at the top is this open-air counter you walk right up to, no reservation needed. A glass of Moët runs about 24 Euros, or about 27 for rosé, and you sip it with all of Paris spread out below you. All you need is your summit ticket.

Pierre Herme Macaron Bar (Second Floor)

On the second floor, you will find a macaron bar from Pierre Herme, one of the most famous names in French pastry. Individual macarons start at around 3 Euros, and boxes start at about 28 Euros. It is the perfect little sweet treat if you want a taste of the tower without sitting down for a full meal.

Buffets and Snack Counters (Esplanade, First and Second Floors)

Scattered across the Esplanade and the first and second floors are quick-service buffets and cafes serving sandwiches, salads, snacks, and drinks, roughly 4 to 15 Euros. No reservation, no fuss. This is the way to go if you just want a bite and a coffee while you take in the view.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dining at the Eiffel Tower

Dining at the Eiffel Tower is one of those splurges that sounds touristy until you actually do it, and then you understand why it stays with you. Whether you settle in for a long lunch at Madame Brasserie the way I did back when it was 58 Tour Eiffel, treat yourself to Le Jules Verne, or simply ride to the top for a glass of champagne, you are eating inside one of the most beloved landmarks in the world.

Have you dined at the Eiffel Tower, or is it still on your Paris wish list? Tell me in the comments, and if this helped you plan, share it with the friend you would most want sitting across the table.