Restaurant top chef guide

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.

Le Chou de Chanorier, the restaurant set inside a castle in the Yvelines, reviewed by Charlie Anne

Non-Parisian bistros that delight us with their restaurants—primarily in Hauts-de-Seine—expanded their horizons last year with a new opening in Yvelines! And not just anywhere, but at the stunning Château Chanorier in Croissy-Sur-Seine, where you can now indulge in a delicious meal. And the surprise? The menu is crafted by Charlie Anne, the Top Chef 2025 finalist. We visited the Chou de Chanorier restaurant, which offers a concise, mouthwatering selection and even features a special Courchevel terrace for those who love raclette and fondue.

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 Saké Weeks 2026 in Paris: a February of culinary explorations

In February 2026, Saké Weeks returns to Paris and beyond for their fifth flavorful edition celebrating umami, featuring 20 exceptional restaurants. Check out the list of participating venues!

Xavier Pincemin opens "Encore.", his first fast food restaurant in Paris near the Parc des Princes.

Xavier Pincemin, winner of Top Chef 2016, is opening 'Encore.', a new street food restaurant in Paris's 16th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Parc des Princes, at the end of this year. We'll tell you everything.

The Groot la Tourte pop-up at La Samaritaine, a must for pie lovers

The Groot la Tourte restaurant is setting up its pop-up at La Samaritaine until March 4, 2026. This is your chance to discover the signature pies of Top Chef 2023 winner Hugo Riboulet and Albane Auvray.

Philippe Etchebest opens his ephemeral ravioli counter in Paris called Signature

Philippe Etchebest sets up his Signature ravioli counter in Paris from October 9 to 31, 2025. The double Michelin-starred chef is offering us his signature ravioles in the 11th arrondissement, following the success of his Bordeaux concept, which has now become permanent.

When school starts again, don't call her Datsha, call her Finka!

Formerly known as Datsha, this experimental restaurant with a hidden bar becomes Finka in September 2025.

Top Chef 2025 winner Quentin Mauro opens his short-lived restaurant in Asnières, France

The winner of season 16 of Top Chef, Quentin Mauro, whose final was broadcast this Wednesday, July 2, 2025 on M6, is inaugurating a temporary restaurant in Asnières-sur-Seine from this Thursday, July 3 until August 31, 2025.

Vaisseau, chef Adrien Cachot's long-awaited restaurant in Paris

Top chef Adrien Cachot finally opens his restaurant in Paris. Named Vaisseau, it's already a victim of its own success, and richly deserved.

Le Bistrot Micheline, the unusual gourmet restaurant in the old Sèvres train station - 92

Micheline is the name of the Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant that will take you out of your daily routine. The group, led by Hakim Gaouaoui and supported by Stéphane Rotenberg, have set their sights on the exceptional and unusual setting of the former Pont de Sèvres train station. And when the menu is designed by 3-star chef Gilles Goujon, gourmet delights are guaranteed! We'll take you on a tour of the premises and the menu.

Monsieur Claude, Danny Khezzar's offbeat restaurant in Rueil-Malmaison, unveils its identity

Monsieur Claude has opened its doors! The new Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant by Danny Khezzar, emblematic finalist in season 14 of Top Chef and Michelin-starred chef at Bayview, is located in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, just outside Paris. This unusual, supendu restaurant takes us back to the Roaring Twenties. We tell you all about it.

Disneyland Paris: we tested Jean Imbert's new restaurant in the park's iconic hotel

Jean Imbert makes a childhood dream come true with La Forêt Secrète, his first gourmet restaurant in the heart of the Disneyland Hotel. On the menu: an enchanted setting and top-of-the-range cuisine inspired by Disney classics, designed for gourmets and fans of Disney magic, young and old alike!

Top Chef Mohamed Cheikh opens a fried chicken temple in Val-de-Marne called Chik'Chill

Chef Mohamed Cheikh, winner of Top Chef season 12 in 2021, is opening Chik'Chill, a new street food restaurant dedicated to 100% French fried chicken. Located in Créteil Soleil in the 94 department, this convivial venue awaits gourmands from February 22, 2025.

Meïda, chef Mohamed Cheikh's Mediterranean-influenced brasserie in Saint-Ouen

In September, chef Mohamed Cheikh officially set up shop in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, opening Meïda, the brasserie that brings the Mediterranean to Paris (well, right next door).

Groot, a delicious street-food pie shop from Top Chefs Hugo Riboulet & Albane Auvray

Top Chef 2023 winner Hugo Riboulet opens Groot, a street-food restaurant based around pies, in the company of his former teammate and friend Albane Auvray. Comfort and indulgence are the order of the day!

Somewhere, the gourmet marine restaurant of top chef Florian Barbarot

Immerse yourself in the depths and dive into the world of the abyss with chef Florian Barbarot at his gourmet restaurant. At Chez Quelque Part, he honors the finest seafood... but not only.

Mojju, chef Thibault Sombardier's Franco-Korean restaurant

Chef Thibault Sombardier has launched Mojju, a Korean restaurant with a French twist.

LAVA, Wilfried Romain's bistronomic restaurant, as exotic as it is enticing

Louis Vins gives way to LAVA, chef Wilfried Romain's bistronomic restaurant with influences from elsewhere. An eccentric and frankly enticing table.

"Des Restes": Top chef Jean Covillault's €22 anti-gaspi ephemeral restaurant in the Marais district of Paris

"Des Restes" is the name of this ephemeral restaurant opening to us from November 26, 2024 to March 30, 2025 in the 3ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. Dreamed up by former Top Chef candidate Jean Covillault, this restaurant offers only dishes made from ingredients you wouldn't have kept, all in an affordable €22 menu! We tell you all about it.