Private restaurant guide

Mégie, the new botanical canteen, shop and floral workshop along Paris’s riverfront.

A botanical cantine, a floral boutique and a floral-art workshop share space at Mégie, the new address opened in 2026 on the Quai de la Mégisserie, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement. We were there, here’s what it’s like.

Jenny, the couture hotspot on the Champs-Élysées: lunch, cocktails and an elegant tea time.

Under the iconic glass roof at Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées, the Jenny bar-restaurant unveils a unique experience that fuses couture heritage with contemporary gastronomy. Refined lunches, elegant tea time, signature cocktails and inspired dinners: a Parisian address where every moment becomes an exceptional one, open daily until midnight.

Le Bistrot des Résistants, the restaurant that bets on a short supply chain with a bistronomic twist.

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the restaurant Les Résistants has undergone a facelift: a new name, a new look, and a new head chef. The menu, for its part, remains crafted exclusively from ingredients sourced directly from organic and sustainable producers in our regions.

Maison Lautrec: the generous, festive neo-bistro with a thoughtfully crafted kitchen in the heart of Pigalle

Maison Lautrec serves hearty, inventive cuisine—almost bistronomic—in a retro setting just a stone's throw from Pigalle, delighting diners at lunchtime with affordable fixed menus as well as during the lively weekend evenings. A gourmand, relaxed spot with a few hidden corners!

Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris

In the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais, Montorgueil and Châtelet, Le Sacré Frenchy is a timeless yet trendy neo-brasserie: a living space designed by Jean-Eudes Bernard and brought to life with Stefan Petit Halgatte (the creator behind numerous landmark spots in Paris and beyond, notably within the Paris Society group—Le Piaf, Les Planches, Raspoutine…). It features house-made cuisine by Chef Karen (whose background includes Ladurée and the George V), jazz nights, piano and DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, a family-friendly Sunday brunch, a spacious terrace, and the Salon Pompadour fully bookable for a party, birthday, or corporate event.

Ventrus L'Atelier, the Gennevilliers Theatre's new restaurant

At the Théâtre de Gennevilliers (92), Ventrus L'Atelier opens its doors with chef Sasha Guenin at the stove. A new spot betting on seasonal, locally sourced cuisine through a short supply chain, with affordable lunch options and more elaborate dinners.

Splash in Asnières-sur-Seine, the Seine-side restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens

Splash, the restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens in Asnières-sur-Seine, invites you to lunch or dinner by the Seine in a summery setting with a terrace, a pool, and seasonal cuisine.

Chez Clo, refined bistronomy at wallet-friendly prices in a former brothel.

The rustic charm of the Datcha is a thing of the past! Chez Clo injects fresh energy into this address in Folie-Méricourt, balancing a wallet-friendly bistro at midday with a festive hotspot in the evening.

Abstinence: the convivial table in the 15th arrondissement offering sharing plates

Abstinence is the new table of chef Lucas Felzine, who delights our taste buds with his naughty plates to share with friends to celebrate the return to normal life after months of abstinence!

At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance

This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together.

La Ferrandaise, a traditional Auvergne bistro on the edge of the Luxembourg Gardens

Located for more than 20 years just steps from the Jardin du Luxembourg, La Ferrandaise serves a terroir-focused cuisine faithful to Auvergne. A generous, no-frills restaurant that boasts a sunny terrace for warm, sunny days.

Les Frérots, a hit among gourmet burger lovers in this popular 17th arrondissement bistro

In the 17th arrondissement, Les Frérots are making a statement with their gourmet burgers stuffed with French produce, and for the more daring, an extra generous helping of cheddar.

UNI Paris, the upscale Japanese restaurant by chef Akmal Anuar nestled in the Golden Triangle

In the upscale Golden Triangle of Paris, UNI Paris offers a refined ambiance paired with daring Japanese cuisine. Led by Singaporean chef Akmal Anuar, the menu showcases a seamless blend of exceptional ingredients and inventive flair, all served with sophisticated style.

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.

Cassaro's, the 1950s-style Italian restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The Italian restaurant Cassaro's showcases its finest charms in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Nonno Matteo, a warmly welcoming Italian restaurant offering ultra-crispy Roman pizzas.

Located near the Grands Boulevards in Paris, the Italian restaurant Nonno Matteo is reviving Roman-style crispy pizza and other top Italian classics.

Vesper, the Japanese restaurant in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is reinventing itself as an izakaya-inspired spot

Just a stone's throw from the École Militaire, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, Vesper transforms into a contemporary Japanese izakaya under the guidance of chef Roudy Petersen. This stylish spot from the Fitz Group offers a menu featuring sushi, caramelized black cod with miso, and refined cocktails—all served in an elegant setting where Tokyo meets Paris. Open now for both lunch and dinner.

At Monix, the winter chalet and its cable cars at Splash in Asnières-sur-Seine

Chez Monix at Splash turns Asnières-sur-Seine into an immersive winter retreat, featuring vintage cable cars, alpine-inspired decor, and mountain-style cuisine crafted by Danny Khezzar, former Top Chef contestant, all nestled along the Seine.

Aux Lyonnais, Alain Ducasse's Parisian "bouchon lyonnais" brilliantly taken over by the Dumant brothers

Canaille, the Aux Lyonnais bistro has been one since its early days, and will remain so. After nearly 25 years under the direction of Alain Ducasse, this true Lyonnais bouchon in the heart of Paris is changing hands. While the multi-starred chef keeps a watchful eye on his beloved restaurant, it is now the unstoppable Dumant siblings who have taken over the reins with brio.

Le Bon Bock, a Montmartre institution combining period decor and French cuisine

Le Bon Bock is enjoying a new lease of life under the impetus of Benjamin Moréel and Christophe Préchez. This Butte Montmartre institution aims to (re)attract both tourists and locals with its traditional French cuisine, delightfully old-fashioned decor and piano bar hidden away in the back room.