Opening of new year 2026 restaurant guide

BẾP, the Sobremesa team’s new minimalist, à la carte Vietnamese restaurant.

Named BẾP, the new Vietnamese restaurant from Marie and Antoine Nguyen, joined by Émilien Quemener (the team behind Sobremesa), stands out for its minimalist menu that puts traditional cơm tấm in the spotlight.

DKR, Afro street food, grilled chicken and Afro-descendant-inspired recipes in Bastille

BMK opens DKR, a restaurant dedicated to Afro street food in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. A new spot that puts African and Afro-descendant cuisines center stage.

Fuga R, the new rooftop with a 360-degree panorama of Paris

The Fuga group (Riviera Fuga) unveils its latest project, Fuga R, a rooftop with a panoramic view of Paris that’s sure to set trends as soon as it opens on May 6.

Eskal, a new gastronomic and travel-inspired dining spot opens near the Expiatory Chapel

Expected to open by the end of May 2026 in the 8th arrondissement, Eskal brings together restaurateur Ken Nanaumi and chef Alexandre Chambat around a French cuisine inspired by their travels. A venue designed as a culinary stopover, just a short stroll from the Chapelle Expiatoire.

L'Amic, the friend-made bistro that’s making the 18th arrondissement buzz with its sunlit terrace.

New address in the 18th arrondissement, L’Amic sets up on Rue Letort with a simple promise: to bring together around a convivial table seasonal cooking, natural wines and a circle of friends with complementary backgrounds. A neighborhood bistro designed as a place to live, with a large sun-filled terrace.

Lotta, a new Mediterranean-inspired and design-forward restaurant in the 1st arrondissement

Based in the 1st arrondissement, Lotta is Charlotte Bereaud's first restaurant. A new spot that bets on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with an affordable lunch offering and décor inspired by Italian design.

Jones: fusion cuisine with hip-hop flair by Juan Pablo Rojas Pineda and Enzo Viola at Voltaire

Just a stone’s throw from Place Voltaire, Jones is opening a new chapter driven by a passionate duo, Juan Pablo Rojas Pineda and Enzo Viola. On the menu, a fusion cuisine with multiple influences and a convivial atmosphere rooted in urban culture.

Central Chapelle, the new culture, music and food hotspot opens in the heart of La Chapelle Arena

Central Chapelle is the new culture, music and food hotspot that finally opens its doors in the heart of La Chapelle Arena on May 6, 2026!

Bittikesu, the debut restaurant of Canadian chef Jules St-Cyr in Paris

Canadian chef Jules St-Cyr opens his first restaurant in Paris, near the Bassin de l’Arsenal by the Bastille. A dining destination where seasonal cooking, worldly inspirations, and artisanal know‑how come together in a unique gastronomic menu.

SaltoBar, the debut restaurant in Paris by Top Chef star Diego Alary

Chef Diego Alary opens SaltoBar, his first Parisian venue, in the 11th arrondissement. Designed as a pit stop between Spain and Portugal, this restaurant showcases modern Iberian cuisine with a focus on fire-cooked dishes.

Maison Ruggieri at Palais Royal, the new fine dining restaurant from chef Martino Ruggieri

Chef Martino Ruggieri, renowned Italian culinary master, opens his new restaurant, Maison Ruggieri Palais Royal, just steps from the Comédie-Française at the heart of the Palais-Royal.

Calcifer, the hottest new restaurant blazing in République

Calcifer is the name of Antoine Rollin's upcoming restaurant, set to open in the coming weeks near République. A fiery place through and through, focused on the art of grilling over open flames.

Rosie Jolie and Bigoudi Brasserie: The (Very) High-Flying Rooftop of Trendy Trocadéro Breweries

Bigoudi is set to become the (very) chic rooftop venue from Brasseries à la Mode, opening in spring 2026 near the Trocadéro. Located on the ground floor of the same building will be the Rosie Jolie Brasserie.

Ethanol, Maxime Bouttier’s latest venture (Géosmine*), blurs the line between wine bar and neighborhood bistro

Chef Maxime Bouttier is set to open Éthanol in mid-February 2026, at the corner of rue de la Folie Méricourt and rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud. This new spot strikes a balance between a wine bar and neighborhood bistro, nestled inside a beautifully renovated former shoemaker’s shop.

Opportunity: Goncourt's new, intriguing restaurant that emphasizes design

The Occasion restaurant opened its doors in February in the Goncourt neighborhood, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. This new spot is led by two talented chefs who combine seasonal cuisine with stylish design.

Anne-Sophie Pic is set to launch a new restaurant inside the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain.

Starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic is set to open her new restaurant inside the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain. The opening is scheduled for sometime in 2026.

Louis Vuitton: First LV Hotel Set to Open on the Champs-Élysées in 2026 — What We Know

It's official: the Champs-Élysées will soon host the very first Louis Vuitton hotel! Located at 103-111 Avenue, the new establishment is set to span nearly 6,000 square meters and is expected to open its doors in 2026. While some details are still under wraps, here’s what we already know.

The Bus Palladium to become a 5-star hotel featuring a Top Chef restaurant, cocktail bar, nightclub, and rooftop terrace

The legendary Bus Palladium concert hall is set to reopen in March 2026, reinvented as a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel. It will feature a restaurant created by Top Chef Valentin Raffali, a rooftop terrace with stunning views, a cocktail bar, and, of course, a vibrant club scene!

Massé, a 4-star hotel crafted as a tranquil escape in the heart of Pigalle, featuring the trendy Trente Paris restaurant.

Imagined as a haven in the heart of Pigalle, the 4-star Massé Hotel has just opened its doors in this lively neighborhood. A peaceful oasis amidst the vibrant surroundings, it will soon welcome a new culinary highlight with the upcoming launch of its restaurant, Trente Paris, set to debut in spring 2026.

BERGÈRE X PARIS: glass roof, restaurant-bar, coworking space... the rebirth of a historic monument in the 9th arrondissement

In the 9th arrondissement of Paris, an extraordinary construction project is shaking up the Rue Bergère and awakening a sleeping giant of the Belle Époque. Behind the palisades, 26,000 m2 of heritage are being rejuvenated, the former headquarters of the forerunner of BNP Paribas, transformed into the future hotspot of Parisian life, with coworking spaces, restaurant, bar, hotel and breathtaking views. To be discovered in 2026...