Restaurant Guy Savoy
Guy Savoy | |
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| Born | July 24, 1953 Nevers, France |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur |
| Known for | Guy Savoy restaurants in Paris and Las Vegas, multiple Michelin stars |
Guy Patrice Savoy (; born 24 July 1953) is a renowned French chef and proprietor of the eponymous Guy Savoy restaurant located in Paris, France, along with its counterpart in Las Vegas, U.S., both distinguished by multiple Michelin stars. Additionally, he manages three other dining establishments within Paris.
Early life
Savoy was born in Nevers on 24 July 1953. His family later relocated to Bourgoin-Jallieu, where his father worked as a gardener and his mother operated a taproom that was eventually transformed into a restaurant. After completing a three-year apprenticeship under the Troisgros brothers and gaining experience at several esteemed venues, he inaugurated his first restaurant in New York. Subsequently, in 1980, he launched his Parisian establishment on rue Duret, which earned two Michelin stars by 1985 and was elevated to three stars in 2002. From 2017 through 2020, it was recognized as the Best Restaurant Worldwide by La Liste.
Career
Gordon Ramsay counts Savoy among his culinary mentors, having trained under him.
Savoy’s initial restaurant debuted in New York City in 1977, followed by the opening of his Paris venue in 1980. In May 2006, he expanded internationally with a restaurant situated at Caesars Palace’s Augustus Tower in Las Vegas. He later introduced two breakfast and brunch take-away outlets named Brioche—one at Caesars Palace in 2016 and another at Paris Las Vegas casino in 2021. A separate location operated at Porto Arabia, Pearl Qatar from 2012 until its closure in 2014.
He lent his voice to the French-language version of Pixar’s Ratatouille (2007).
Savoy is a board member of the French Mission for Food Culture & Heritage, which successfully obtained UNESCO recognition for the "gastronomic meal of the French" as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
In both 2017 and 2018, he served on the World Judges Panel for the Prix Versailles.
In early 2023, just before the publication of the French Michelin Guide, his main Paris restaurant experienced a reduction from three to two Michelin stars.
Flagship
- Restaurant Guy Savoy – Monnaie de Paris, 11 Quai de Conti – Paris’ 6th arrondissement
- Restaurant Guy Savoy – Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.
Other
- Atelier Maître Albert – Paris’ 5th arrondissement
- Le Chiberta – Paris’ 8th arrondissement
- Supu Ramen – Paris’ 6th arrondissement
- Brioche by Guy Savoy – Caesars Palace and Paris Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.
Closed
- Restaurant Guy Savoy – New York City, U.S.
- Quisine, Porto Arabia, Pearl-Qatar
Awards and accolades
In 2008, Guy Savoy was honored with the Legion of Honour.
His Las Vegas venue received two Michelin stars between 2008 and 2009, alongside prestigious distinctions such as the AAA Five Diamond Award, Forbes Five Star Award, and the Wine Spectator Grand Award.
In recognition of his influence on French gastronomy, he was awarded the Prix du Rayonnement Gastronomique Français in 2018.
The Paris-based Restaurant Guy Savoy secured its third Michelin star in 2002 but was subsequently downgraded to two stars. It was ranked among the world’s finest restaurants during 2004 and 2005.
By 2020, La Liste had named it Best Restaurant Worldwide for the fourth year running. The establishment boasts five Gault Millau toques, three Pudlowski Guide plates, and is featured among the top Parisian restaurants in the Lebey Guide.
Books
- Vegetable Magic, co-authored with Guy Langlois, published by Ebury Press in 1987
- Guy Savoy: Simple French Recipes for the Home Cook, released in 2004