Le Bœuf sur le toit, French restaurant in 8th arrondissement, Paris, France
Le Bœuf sur le toit is a French restaurant in the 8th arrondissement that occupies a period building on Rue du Colisée. It offers both traditional and contemporary French cuisine in refined dining spaces.
It was founded in 1921 and began as a cabaret-bar at a different location before moving to its current address. The establishment shaped the Parisian dining scene over the decades that followed.
The name draws from a composition by Darius Milhaud that was inspired by a Brazilian song. It has remained a gathering place for diners seeking refined French cooking in the heart of Paris.
The restaurant is easily accessible on foot in the upscale 8th arrondissement with good public transport connections nearby. It is wise to reserve a table in advance, particularly during weekends.
The place became known for originating a French expression related to informal musical jam sessions that developed during its early cabaret years. This tradition of musicians gathering together remains part of what makes the place memorable.
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