Permanently Closed - The original restaurant was opened in 1962 in the 8th District of Paris by Francis Marie. Maximilien Marie, the 23-year-old grand son of Francis, now plans to launch a second UK-based restaurant in Knightsbridge. the menu features traditional bistrot items with a focus on meat. Chez Max & Philippe is one of Paris’s most sought-after restaurants and is a favourite with many celebrities including Sharon Stone and Jack Nicholson.