Locavore restaurant guide

L'Auberge Nouvelle: The Friendly Bistro and Cheese Bar Taking Over the Yvelines’ Starred Restaurant Spotlight

Head to Yvelines, in Tremblay-sur-Mauldre, to check out the Auberge Nouvelle, which has taken over the space previously occupied by the Michelin-starred restaurant Numéro 3. This welcoming bistro features a rolling cheese cart, classic regional dishes, and lively music nights — here’s everything you need to know.

The Camélia: a charming restaurant in the Yvelines, blending local flavors with culinary innovation

In the Yvelines town of Bougival, the restaurant Le Camélia is experiencing a fresh new chapter under the guidance of chef Adrien Bernard-Brunet. Focused on seasonal ingredients, local sourcing, and a meaningful tradition of mentorship, we set out to explore this charming bistronomic spot that boasts plenty of qualities.

Currently, a stunning vegan restaurant that masterfully reimagines classic bistro dishes with flair and deliciousness

Following the success of their vegan concept store Aujourd'hui Demain, Cheyma Bourguiba and Raphaël Francisco are launching Présent, a plant-based bistro, also located in the 11th arrondissement. This new spot boldly reimagines traditional meat dishes in a fully plant-based format... and the results are truly impressive!

Vivide, the entirely plant-based fine dining restaurant brought to you by the creators of Pristine

Michelle Primc and Jérémy Grosdidier unveil their second venture, Vivide, in the Pigalle neighborhood. Once again, vegetables take center stage with elegance, but this time in a more sophisticated, gourmet style than their previous spot, Pristine.

Tout Day, a bistro-inspired eatery focusing on plant-based cuisine, along with a grocery corner, vintage shop, and flea market.

Tout Day introduces a truly unique concept in Paris: a locavore bistro combined with a zero-waste grocery store, a vintage clothing corner, and a small flea market—all housed under one roof! This sunny spot proves that sustainable eating doesn’t have to compromise on joy, generosity, or affordability.

Maison Saint Martin, the trendy and beloved brewery in the 10th arrondissement of Paris

Just a stone's throw from Saint-Martin Market, in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, a trendy new brasserie has become a favorite spot for food lovers. Part coffee shop, part restaurant, Maison Saint-Martin is the kind of place to enjoy at any time of day — including weekend brunch!

Breathe, a 100% plant-based Japanese restaurant serving vegan maki and sushi

Are you vegan but can't imagine giving up sushi, maki, or even fried chicken? Head to the vegan restaurant Breathe in the Sentier district for 100% plant-based Japanese specialties!

Envie le Banquet, Eloi Spinnler's delicious all-you-can-eat buffet in Paris

Chef Eloi Spinnler unveils his third restaurant: an all-you-can-eat (and high-quality!) buffet in the Haut-Marais district. Envie le Banquet combines good taste, attractive prices and diversity. Something for everyone!

Babi, a Sentier wine bar that's part bistro, part table d'auteur

Open in the Sentier, Babi is a wine bar that plays with genres. Halfway between the bistro and the table d'auteur, this restaurant opened by Jérémie Taché and Néo Guerin aims to bring together good bowling and good food.

Cocottes Gourmandes: the French canteen for comforting dishes made from the heart

For homemade comfort food served at lunchtime on weekdays in the form of fast food, head for Cocottes Gourmandes, the French canteen in the 9th arrondissement that puts the love of the terroir in a casserole dish!

Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet

Fabula is dead, replaced by Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris. An interlude in a magnificent historic and bucolic setting, but lacking in personality on the plate, all at a truly excessive price.

Shuzo, an izakaya with Japanese and Colombian flavors, a real favorite

Fly to Japan via Colombia at Shuzo, the new izakaya in the 11th arrondissement, which was a real coup de coeur for us, both in human and culinary terms.

Maora: the botanical fusion restaurant with Asian and plant-based flavours in the 17th arrondissement

Maora shakes things up with its Asian-inspired botanical cuisine, a colorful fusion of plants in the heart of Les Batignolles. Gyozas, baos and homemade sando clubs await you in this restaurant with an original menu.

Le Café de la Paix, Bourron-Marlotte's friendly restaurant

In Bourron-Marlotte, on the edge of the forest and close to the château, Café de la Paix is a restaurant nestled in a historic 19thᵉ century building. Since 2018, Felipe Pires and his team have been offering bistronomic cuisine that aims to be accessible, based around local produce. We set out to discover his fresh, gourmet and creative dishes.

Bonne Heure, Pigalle's cheap and tasty spot with a large terrace to boot

From morning to night, breakfast to aperitif, Bonne Heure is fast becoming THE cheap and tasty spot in Pigalle. It's hard to pass by its large, shady terrace without drooling!

Schnock, a value-for-money bistronomic restaurant in the Ternes district of Paris

Newly opened in the Ternes district of Paris, the Schnock restaurant offers excellent value for money.

Maison Blossom, the garden restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel, takes a French turn

A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a French menu orchestrated by chef Christophe Chottin, here you are at Maison Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel.

La Folie Barbizon, the hotel and restaurant reborn between art and nature

In Barbizon, the legendary painters' village on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest in Seine-et-Marne, La Folie Barbizon is reborn with panache. A hotel, an artistic residence and a locavore restaurant, this unique hybrid place weaves a subtle link between past and present. We set out to discover this unique place where each room, linked to an artist, now tells its own story.

Réséda Café, Thierry Marx's signature restaurant at the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais has reopened with a host of new features, including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx, called Réséda Café.

Restaurant Maison Blanche, the gourmet address in Blanc-Mesnil (93)

After the Michelin-starred Villa9Trois restaurant in Montreuil, a second gourmet address from the same group awaits us in Seine-Saint-Denis. We take you to Maison Blanche, the gourmet restaurant located in Blanc-Mesnil.