CIRA: the hidden Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées in Paris

What if a Parisian summer took on the vibe of the French Riviera in the heart of the Champs-Élysées? Starting May 4, CIRA reopens its summer terrace inside the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel, at 70 avenue des Champs-Élysées, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.

Thought of as a sun-soaked and intimate escape, this spot celebrates the Mediterranean art of living with a charcoal-fire cuisine and grape-wood embers, a Southern-inspired bar, and a Sunday brunch with a Mediterranean twist. In a leafy setting that evokes the shores of the Mediterranean, it’s a place to lunch, dine, share an aperitivo, or simply enjoy a calm interlude away from the bustle of Paris’s most famous avenue.

CIRA, a hidden Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées

Nestled in a sunlit courtyard, CIRA crafts a Mediterranean garden atmosphere in the heart of Paris. Century-old olive trees, lush greenery, natural materials and a hushed, intimate ambiance come together to evoke the southern way of life.

Are you after a Parisian terrace that doesn’t open up to the city’s buzzing streets? Here, the experience is built on a sense of escape, while remaining in the heart of one of the capital’s most iconic neighborhoods.

The venue works just as well for sunny lunches as for long aperitifs, summer dinners, or more intimate evenings. Nestled in the heart of the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees, Riviera spirit is revived in a contemporary take, balancing discreet elegance, conviviality, and a warm golden glow.

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Flame-grilled Mediterranean cuisine

At the heart of the experience, CIRA's menu highlights seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, built around the flame. Charcoal barbecue, cooking over grapevine shoots, and shareable dishes set the tone for a sun-drenched table, inspired by the shores of the South.

Among the announced proposals, the following stand out in particular:

• sharing tapas such as za’atar hummus, smoky roasted eggplant caviar, or a platter of Iberian ham;
• fresh starters with Italian and Mediterranean flair, like ember-grilled watermelon with feta and cucumber, or the iconic vitello tonnato;
• delicately grilled mains such as octopus seared over vine-fire, prawns, and shareable cuts of meat;
• creative vegetarian dishes crafted around seasonal produce;
• sun-kissed desserts such as a pistachio-cherry-tiramisu, a frosted lemon, or artisanal ice creams.

Lucangeli olive oil also graces the plates, serving as a unifying thread through this Mediterranean-inspired concept. Bottled in a custom container in the colors of CIRA, it’s also available as a tasty keepsake from this pause on the Champs-Élysées.

Bar, aperitivo and Sunday brunch at CIRA

As the evening light fades, CIRA unveils a new facet with an aperitivo-ready drinks menu. Developed in partnership with Maison Gérard Bertrand, the offering highlights a selection of organic and biodynamic wines from Southern France, with a strong emphasis on rosé.

Signature cocktails, reimagined spritz, wine-based creations and mocktails with citrus to mark the different moments of the day. For coffee aficionados, the venue also partners with 1895 Coffee Designers by Lavazza, notably around the Kafa Forest Cru, featuring citrus notes, honey and bergamot.

On Sundays, the traditional brunch at the Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées gets a Mediterranean twist, served from 12:30 to 3:00 PM at Cira. The lineup features hot and cold dishes, seafood, tartares, mini bagels, fresh salads, live-made omelettes, pasta in a parmesan wheel, and fine pastries. The brunch also spotlights Mediterranean flavors with creations such as vitello tonnato, stracciatella with heirloom tomatoes, the classic Greek salad, insalata di polpo, grilled vegetables with marjoram, a trio of grilled fish, and a green risotto. The price is €89 per person, with a 50% discount for children aged 3 to 12.

If weather conditions are unfavourable, service may continue indoors.

A discreet spot in a historic hotel on the Champs-Élysées

CIRA debuts at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees, the only five‑star hotel on the famed avenue. Housed in a historic 1912 building, it blends Parisian architectural heritage with contemporary use. From skylit spaces to its rooms, suites and culinary concepts, the hotel is woven into the story of this iconic avenue in the 8th arrondissement.

Nestled behind a hidden terrace, Mediterranean cuisine in Paris, Sunday brunch and Riviera vibes, CIRA stakes its claim as a summer hotspot to keep in mind for enjoying the sunny days on the Champs-Élysées.

The terrace is open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 to 22:00, and Sundays from 17:00 to 22:00, excluding brunch hours. A sunny lunch menu is also offered on weekdays at €35.

For group bookings and private events, a dedicated contact is available at sales.mce@marriott.com.

If you want to gift an experience on the Champs-Élysées, Cira gift cards are available:

Lunch/Dinner Experience / Tapas Experience / Brunch Experience available to purchase here