Restaurant cocktail guide

La Véranda, the seaside-inspired pop-up restaurant at La Réserve Paris curated by Jérôme Banctel

At La Réserve Paris, an understated luxury hotel near the Champs-Élysées, La Véranda invites sailors and ocean lovers into its ephemeral seaside restaurant conceived by three-star chef Jérôme Banctel. Under the expansive glass ceiling, overlooking the leafy patio, the spotlight is on fresh seafood, a generous caviar menu, and reflective cocktails, all vying for attention until April. A high-fashion coastal escape.

Gyoza Bar, the gyoza den in the Passage des Panoramas

Hidden away in the Passage des Panoramas, the Gyoza Bar is the place to gobble up dozens of pork, chicken or vegetarian gyozas.

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.

Octant: a gourmet restaurant celebrating global flavors in the 5th arrondissement

Explore the five continents without leaving Paris: located in the heart of the 5th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Jardin des Plantes, Octant takes you on a unique culinary journey where global flavors and French craftsmanship come together with elegance.

Flocco, the delightful Italian eatery in the 17th arrondissement of Paris

For all those with a passion for Italy, the Flocco restaurant opens its doors to you every day, whether indoors or out, in a unique setting and warm atmosphere. From lunch to dinner, not forgetting aperitivo, enjoy an authentic Italian meal with homemade antipasti, pasta, secondi piatti, pizzas and dolci.

Nonsense: a hidden, cabaret-style cocktail bar tucked away on the Place du Tertre.

Hidden beneath the streets of the Butte, Nonsense brings back the vibrant spirit of vintage cabarets in a plush, rococo-inspired setting. This intimate hideaway offers inventive cocktails, dishes crafted by chef Julien Sebbag, and an eclectic lineup of live music—all creating a timeless escape right in the heart of Montmartre.

Sant Ambroeus Paris: the legendary Milanese restaurant and cafe finally opens in the capital

Sant Ambroeus finally opens its doors in Paris, bringing the Milanese art of living to the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The renowned house serves refined Italian cuisine, iconic coffees and pastries, in a warm and elegant setting. A new institution to embrace from morning to night.

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!

Les Tontons de Neuilly, the elegant bistronomic restaurant in Hauts-de-Seine

Les Tontons de Neuilly is located on Place Parmentier in Neuilly-sur-Seine in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This bistronomic restaurant, created by Alexandre Baizet, Gérard Castellani, and chef Rachid Djillali, offers generous French cuisine in a refined Art Deco setting, with a beautiful spacious dining room and a lovely terrace for sunny days.

Le 20 Maison de la Mutualité, the new creative and welcoming bistro just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame

In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, Le 20 is a new creative bistro hidden under the arches of the Maison de la Mutualité, where traditional cuisine flirts with the flavors of travel. A friendly place for a business lunch, dinner with friends, or a pre- or post-show meal in the Latin Quarter.

Nobisan, the excellent Japanese restaurant specializing in delicate temaki in the Marais

After hand rolls, restaurateur Thomas Moreau tackles another icon of Japanese cuisine, temaki, at the Nobisan restaurant in the Marais. With great finesse, this noble establishment is a success.

Beaux Parleurs: the charming cocktail bar and restaurant on Rue Lepic in Montmartre

With its carefully crafted cocktails, witty banter, and cozy atmosphere, Beaux Parleurs brings color to Rue Lepic. This Montmartre bar-restaurant combines the art of words with the art of taste in an elegant and welcoming setting.

The festive Christmas menu at Bacha Coffee Paris is coming to the Champs-Élysées.

Bacha Coffee on the Champs-Élysées, a magnificent Moroccan coffee palace in the 8th arrondissement, is celebrating the holiday season with a unique gourmet menu from December 15, 2025, to January 3, 2026, combining fine ingredients and exceptional coffees. Come and discover it for yourself for a delightful gourmet break during the Christmas season in Paris.

Japanese Rooftop in Paris: Aqua Kyoto on the Champs-Elysées

Aqua Kyoto unveils a new rooftop on the Champs-Élysées. We're off to number 26 of the world's most beautiful avenue to discover this beautiful address with terrace facing the Eiffel Tower, with the Arc de Triomphe on one side and the Grand Palais on the other. This is the place to be that you're going to love. We'll take you on a discovery tour!

Cherry, the Italian-American restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The Italian-American marriage is very much in vogue in Paris at the moment, and Cherry, the new restaurant that has just opened in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is proof of this.

Osteria degli Amici and its heart-shaped pizzas, a real favorite

With its heart-shaped pizzas, halfway between Roman and Neapolitan, and fresh pasta prepared on site every day, Osteria degli Amici is a real favorite in Paris's 2nd arrondissement.

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.

Machizo, poetic and refined cuisine by chef Masatsugu Takahashi

Chef Masatsugu Takahashi unveils Machizo, a discreet address where Japanese delicacy and French technicality come together. A most successful marriage.

Red Sauce, THE true Italian-American restaurant that's delighting Paris

Italian-American specialties in the pure tradition of red-sauce joints, a décor like a leap across the Atlantic, and a menu with an unbeatable quality/quantity/price/originality ratio: welcome to Red Sauce!