French Cuisine in Dublin
Bistro and CaféChez Max Bistro on Palace Street for breakfast, a relaxing lunch and full dinner
Chez Max Alliance Française now offering hot and cold meals and our french epicerie.
Our Story
Welcome To
Chez Max
Gonzague ‘Max’ de Laloubie, the founder of Chez Max, arrived in Dublin in 2000, with a plan to improve his English.
Starting as a kitchen porter, waiter, manager; three years later, having fell under the charm of the island and especially the city of Dublin, he opened a small Juice bar in 2003.
The Origins of Chez Max
In 2005, he opened his first official Chez Max in Palace Street to provide a authentic french bistro experience in Dublin, the first of its kind. Offering a truly French experience, with music, food and french staff.
In 2008, he opened Baggot street restaurant; following in 2010 with Chez Max Café on Baggot street.
In 2010, he opened a guest house in Morocco.
www.riaddessens.com (long term rent only now).
In 2018, Max opened his cafe in Alliance Française on Kildare Street, serving freshly made food and an epicerie.
Tradition
Soupe à l’Oignon
French onion soup is a type of soup usually based on meat stock and onions, and often served gratinéed with croutons and cheese on top or a large piece of bread.
Specialities
Escargots de Bourgogne
A symbol of the gastronomy of Burgundy and France, the snail is a little animal that’s as delicious as it is fascinating!
Salades
Salade de Chèvre Chaud
A déjeuner favorite in France, our healthy light Warm Goat’s Cheese Salades are prepared in the traditional French style.
Regional Specials
Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf Bourguignon is a classic French beef stew made with red wine, pearl onions and mushrooms. Perfect for cold evenings.
Gourmet
Coffees
The cafe culture is a hallmark of French life and at Chez Max we have selected the best beans to create espressos, noisettes and viennois to transport you to Blvd Saint Germain.
Palace Street and Alliance Française
Our Menus
Our chef has created essential french favorites using time honoured local Irish ingredients to serve a taste of France culinary heritage. Here we are passionate about food – the tradition of it, cooking it, and sharing it.
Le chef a toujours Raison
Testimonials from Tripadvisor
What People are Saying
“Just Fantastic”
“Service staff were just fantastic, altogether just really enjoyed the experience and the food.”
Ned, Dublin
“Gracious Staff”
“staff was very gracious and the food among the best we’ve had in the country”
Rachel, Boston
“Like a Bistro in Montmartre”
“the ambiance was that of a bistro in Montmartre”
Extra
“Superbly Genuine”
“Superb genuine Parisian bistro with relaxing atmosphere”
Stuart Dublin
Hours of Operation
PALACE STREET
Breakfast/Coffee
8:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday to Friday
Lunch
12:00pm – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
12:00am – 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday
Early bird
5:00pm – 7:00pm Sunday to Thursday
Dinner
5:00pm – 9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday
5:00pm – 10:30pm Friday and Saturday
KILDARE STREET
Temporarily Closed
Contact Us
Palace Street
1 Palace Street
Tel: 01 633 7215
Reservations by phone and soon by OpenTable.
Alliance Française
1 Kildare Street
Tel: 01 633 7215