Plénitude is a restaurant in Paris, France, led by chef Arnaud Donckele.
It is No. 10 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and No. 23 in La Liste 2026, and holds three MICHELIN stars.
Who leads the kitchen
- Arnaud Donckele, Chef since 2021 (source, 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 10 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 14 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 18 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2023 | No. 36 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide | 2026 | Three Stars (source) |
| La Liste | 2026 | No. 23 (source) |
The restaurant
A gastronomic restaurant on the first floor of Cheval Blanc Paris, with its cuisine built around the art of sauces. (source)
- Opened: 2021 (source)
- Owner: LVMH (source)
- Operated by: Cheval Blanc Paris (source)
- Size: 30 seats (source)
Context
Every restaurant on the major lists, with its chef and sources, is in who leads the world's best restaurants. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Also in Paris
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.