Restaurant hotel guide

Set course for the South: bar-hop across France and dine in Provence on the Lancaster’s patio.

Summer is in full swing at the Lancaster, and with it that gentle vacation high that makes you want to slow down. This July, let the lavender-scented air and sun-kissed dishes from our terrace—transformed into a true Provençal patio—carry you away for a cocktail with CopperBay’s new menu, a genuine tour of France through spirits, and live the Parisian summer to the rhythm of exclusive festive events, where haute cuisine meets soothing melodies.

The Madame Rêve Hotel entrusts its new restaurant to Michelin-starred chef Tom Meyer.

As September 2026 gets underway, the Madame Rêve hotel will open a new restaurant in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, offering a menu devised by chef Tom Meyer in collaboration with Benjamin Six.

We checked out this secret Italian spot tucked up against the Château de Fontainebleau, with a terrace and a brunch offering.

Nestled in the inner courtyard of the Hôtel de Cavoye, just a stone’s throw from the Château de Fontainebleau, Gina Trattoria serves hearty Italian fare crafted by Robin Sanchez, with a lovely terrace in a quiet garden and Sunday brunch. We went to check out the place and here’s the full story.

Maison Roland, the new Parisian bistro at Shangri-La Paris, with a discreet terrace

Maison Roland, the new chic, gourmet bistro at Shangri-La Paris, opens its doors in the 16th arrondissement, boasting a discreet terrace tucked away in a garden. Classic bourgeois cuisine, an elegant setting, we went to discover it and here’s the full scoop.

Le Jardin du SAX Paris: the private terrace with a pool opens its doors

Le Jardin du SAX, the Paris restaurant's intimate outdoor space, reopens for spring 2026 with a new seasonal menu, a heated pool and a live-music vibe in the 7th arrondissement.

Le Cardinal: a hidden hotel and an offbeat immersive room in Paris’s 9th arrondissement.

In a private, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, just minutes from the Opéra Garnier, Galeries Lafayette and Saint-Lazare station, lies a discreet address that reinvents the art of a Parisian stay: Hôtel Le Cardinal Paris ****.

CIRA: the hidden Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées in Paris

CIRA, a hidden Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées, with flame-kissed cuisine and brunch. The Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel unveils its hidden terrace, blending Parisian elegance with Mediterranean charm, perfect for this summer!

L'Angle des Champs: a restaurant serving surprisingly Franco-Iberian flavors near the Champs-Elysées

A bold Franco-Spanish fusion makes its presence felt just steps from the world’s most famous avenue, in the intimate setting of a hotel restaurant. At À l’Angle des Champs, French technical finesse blends with the warm conviviality of the Iberian Peninsula.

Le Bristol Paris's discreet, verdant terrace is back for the sunny days.

A haven of peace where luxury and nature meet, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is the ideal place for lunch or dinner, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom.

Casa Tua, the discreet, tucked-away Italian restaurant at J.K. Place Paris in the 7th arrondissement.

Tucked in the heart of the J.K. Place Paris townhouse in the 7th arrondissement, the Casa Tua restaurant serves generous and refined Italian cuisine, designed to feel like a home. A beautiful, discreet address on the Left Bank for a peaceful interlude.

L'Aventure: the chic restaurant with Art Deco accents and a private-club vibe, offering a view of the Arc de Triomphe

Mythic haven of Parisian nights from the 1970s, L'Aventure, located opposite the Arc de Triomphe, now unfolds as a hybrid space, part stylish restaurant with flamboyant décor, part exclusive nightclub.

Rivages, the discreet restaurant redefines itself as a seafood destination.

In Paris’s 9th arrondissement, the Rivages du Scribe Paris Opéra restaurant is reinventing its entire menu for 2026, focusing on seafood and French coastal fishing. We tried it, and here’s the full rundown.

Star Hotel Champs-Élysées****: A stylish retreat just steps from the Arc de Triomphe

Just a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, the Hôtel Star Champs-Élysées**** offers a truly distinct Parisian experience. This four-star boutique hotel, with its intimate and sophisticated atmosphere, features vibrantly decorated rooms designed as immersive sensory journeys.

We sampled the Salons du Prince, Shangri-La's new restaurant inspired by the Belle Époque.

The Shangri-La Paris has unveiled Les Salons du Prince, an intimate restaurant tucked away within its historic salons on Avenue d'Iéna, listed as Monuments Historiques. With its elegant Belle Époque décor and a menu that balances timeless classics with rare, exceptional ingredients, we checked it out—and here’s everything you need to know.

Les Confidences, the discreet gourmet restaurant at the San Régis Hotel

In the Golden Triangle, Les Confidences restaurant prides itself on its understated elegance. Tucked away inside the San Regis Hotel, this intimate gastronomic spot blends classic French cuisine with sophisticated, yet unpretentious, style.

The Céladon: an exclusive, refined gastronomic restaurant nestled in the heart of the Westminster Hotel

Set against the historic backdrop of the Hôtel Westminster, Chef Grégory Gbiorczyk is redefining French cuisine with a concise, ultra-fresh menu at the heart of Céladon. Open exclusively on Friday and Saturday evenings, this intimate restaurant offers a timeless experience where palace-level luxury becomes within reach.

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.

Anne, the star-rated restaurant at Pavillon de la Reine, begins a new chapter under the leadership of Thibault Sombardier

Just a stone’s throw from Place des Vosges, tucked inside the Pavillon de la Reine, the Michelin-starred restaurant Anne is opening a new chapter with Chef Thibault Sombardier. The cuisine is timeless—classic yet lively, elegant without pretension.

The festive gourmet menu at Domaine de la Reine Margot in Issy-les-Moulineaux

The Marguerite 1606 in Issy-les-Moulineaux serves up a stunning Queen’s Festivities Menu throughout December 2025. Indulge in dishes like foie gras, scallops, and farm-raised black chicken — all temptations that beckon from this historic setting. It’s the perfect escape to enjoy a special moment as the year draws to a close.

Florian Favario at the Lutetia: we tried the two-star chef's menu

The Mandarin Oriental Lutetia is welcoming Florian Favario, double Michelin-starred chef at the Auberge de Montmin in Haute-Savoie, to the Saint-Germain restaurant until November 29, 2025. We tried his gourmet menu, which pays tribute to the flavors of Savoie, and we'll tell you all about it.