Parisian Restaurant

Name: LEGO Parisian Restaurant 10243
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10243
Rating: 4.82 (1350 reviews)

92 · MUST-HAVEINVESTMENT GRADE: AAA20142,469 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

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Owner ratings

1.4K+

Consensus

BUY

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Must-Have

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 92.3 and 98 percent of 1,350 owners recommending it, the Parisian Restaurant stands among the finest modular buildings LEGO has produced, packing three richly detailed floors of Parisian character into a design that has delighted builders since 2014."

The Parisian Restaurant is one of the most beloved sets in the LEGO modular building series, earning a BrickScore of 92.3 (Must-Have) and near-unanimous praise from the 1,350 owners who rated it 4.82 out of 5. Owners across Amazon and LEGO.com describe it as a revelation of detail and character, with 98 percent recommending it. Review data comes entirely from owner submissions rather than dedicated critical outlets, but the volume and consistency of that feedback, covering everything from the tiled kitchen floor to the Murphy bed in the artist's studio, makes the verdict impossible to argue with.

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LOVED (9)

01Extraordinary interior and exterior detail across three distinct floors
02Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor, utensil rack, fridge, and stove
03Romantic ground-floor dining room with brick-built curtains and wine cabinet
04Artist's studio on the top floor with Murphy bed, palette, kiln, and skylight
05Printed sign and menu tiles, no stickers on key decorative pieces
06Charming back alley with garbage can, dumpster contents, and a rat
07Olive green color palette with dark blue accents described as refined and beautiful
08Moped and romantic proposal scene add storytelling richness
09Fits seamlessly into the modular streetscape

CRITICIZED (4)

01Building is somewhat slimmer in bulk than other modulars in the series
02Top floor gable can topple during construction before it is secured to adjacent walls
03Some repetitive steps during tiling and roof construction
04Price of $159.99 at original retail prompted some second thoughts, though most owners felt it was justified

What reviewers are saying

"I think I can safely say that this is quite possibly the best LEGO set ever made."

Brickset Reviews

"these Lego modular building sets are always fantastic they are masterpieces and I have absolutely no right to critique them because they are just amazingly well done and everything about them is positive and happy and fu…"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I'm usually a Technic guy, but maybe that's just because I haven't found the right non-Technic set yet :)"

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Ecosystem

Grand Emporium — Parisian Restaurant provides full details on back and varied layout unlike the standard mirrored design of Grand Emporium. Offers more interesting build experience.

Palace Cinema — No stickers compared to Palace Cinema's huge amount; details are printed instead. More detailed back. One commenter noted swapping out Palace Cinema for this set as Cinema is least favorite modular.

Town Hall — Not repetitive like Town Hall's mirrored building design; provides more varied scenery and details.

Fire Station — Comparable modular building in series; some collectors considering which to keep.

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BUY

Brickset Reviews

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BUY

"I think I can safely say that this is quite possibly the best LEGO set ever made."

Key Pros

✓Unprecedented level of detail throughout (front, back, ground floor, upper floors)
✓Not repetitive despite long build time
✓No stickers (all details are printed)

Key Cons

✕Rat could have been dark grey for better contrast
✕Some parts in suboptimal colors (e.g., tan 1x2 brick that could be olive green) due to budget constraints

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Key Pros

✓Multiple functional interior spaces across three floors
✓Innovative use of new 2014 pieces in varied applications
✓Exceptional architectural detail and facade design

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BUY

"I'm usually a Technic guy, but maybe that's just because I haven't found the right non-Technic set yet :)"

Key Pros

✓Outstanding attention to detail throughout all three floors
✓Advanced building techniques including half-stud joins and sideways building
✓Excellent variety of features and flourishes that make each section interesting

Key Cons

✕Many tiny parts that are fragile and prone to falling off if bumped
✕Not as suitable for play due to delicate construction

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release through standard LEGO distribution channels for the Modular Buildings line.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Part of the LEGO Creator Modular Building system, released in early 2014

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely to hold strong value in the secondary market given the praise, detail level, and new parts; expected to be in high demand.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Modular building sets typically appreciate after retirement; the new Vespa mold and exclusive minifigures support strong aftermarket potential

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Businessman

$10

Artist

Male in Black Vest

Female

Chef

Standout parts (per reviewers)

2x2 domes (new orientation for hanging flower baskets)
New use of the part right-side up for terrace flower baskets instead of previous orientation.
2x2 curved slopes
New color variants of these slopes.
Olive green bricks (approximately 300 pieces)
Old color in new, large quantity; this set introduces olive green as a prominent color scheme.
Feathers, shells, croissants as printed/special details
Used on the front roof facade for Parisian detail and artistic flair.
1x2 brick with 2 studs
Used in new ways; reviewer notes tan color choice could have been olive green for better consistency.
Quill/feather/clipper pieces
Multiple quill and feather elements used on the front of the lower attic level for detail.

What Owners Say

Owners consider the Parisian Restaurant one of the finest modular buildings ever produced, praising its extraordinary interior and exterior detail at every floor, though a handful note it feels narrower than other modulars and a few found some instructions vague.

COMMON PRAISE

+Exceptional detail density across all three floors, including a working fridge, curtains made from bricks, a Murphy bed, a moped, and a hidden word spelled under the patio tables
+Color scheme of khaki green and deep blue repeatedly called sophisticated and one of the best in the modular series
+Highly satisfying multi-session build that keeps revealing clever techniques throughout
+Strong display presence that integrates beautifully with other modular buildings

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Footprint is narrower and slimmer than other modular buildings, which some owners find disappointing when displayed alongside larger sets
−A few builders found some instruction illustrations vague or easy to misread
−High price relative to playability noted by one reviewer, though this is acknowledged as typical of the modular line

best-in-series detailmulti-floor interiormodular collectionsophisticated color scheme

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

1,088 reviews

89%