Le Cirque (Las Vegas)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | Sirio Maccioni |
| Defunct | January 1, 2018 |
| Fate | Permanent closure |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Key people | Sirio Maccioni (founder), Daniel Boulud (former executive chef), Sylvain Portay, Sottha Kuhn, Pierre Schaedelin, Christophe Bellanca, Craig Hopson, Olivier Reginensi |
| Products | French cuisine |
| Website | www |
Le Cirque was a French dining establishment that operated at various Manhattan sites from 1974 until its permanent closure in 2018. Its future direction remains uncertain.
New York City history
Established in 1974 by Italian businessman Sirio Maccioni, Le Cirque stayed under family management until it shut down. Its initial venue was located at the Mayfair Regent Hotel, 58 East 65th Street. Between 1986 and 1992, Daniel Boulud held the position of executive chef. The restaurant earned the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 1995. Successive culinary leaders included Sylvain Portay, Sottha Kuhn, Pierre Schaedelin, Christophe Bellanca (2007–2008), Craig Hopson (starting in 2008), and Olivier Reginensi. The original Mayfair site ceased operations in 1996.
In 1997, Le Cirque reopened as Le Cirque 2000 inside the Palace Hotel, preserving its reputation as a top-tier dining venue until 2002. The restaurant moved again in 2006 to Bloomberg Tower at One Beacon Court (151 East 58th Street), occupying roughly 16,000 square feet. This location was crafted by designer Adam Tihany alongside architect Costas Kondylis. The family's handover process was captured in the documentary Le Cirque: A Table In Heaven, directed by Andrew Rossi.
Le Cirque New York ended its service on January 1, 2018, citing increased rent and operational difficulties but continued to host private functions throughout 2019. Its prospects remain uncertain due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hospitality sector and after the passing of founder Sirio Maccioni in 2020.
Other locations
As of 2024, Le Cirque maintained branches in Las Vegas at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Dubai, and three cities in India: New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. The Bellagio location functioned as a secondary flagship restaurant, having previously been awarded one Michelin Star and a AAA Five-Diamond distinction. Their more relaxed brand, Circo, operated venues in Abu Dhabi and at the Ritz Carlton in Dubai, although the Dallas establishment has since closed.
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