Restaurant where you can eat alone at the counter guide

Saku Vendôme, a Japanese jewel box just steps from the jewelers

On a quiet street in the 1st arrondissement, Saku Vendôme stands as a genuine contemporary Japanese house—an intimate, elegant address where the quality of the ingredients and the precision of the preparations justify the steep prices.

Eskal, Alexandre Chambat’s globe-trotting gastronomic restaurant that has foodies buzzing

Not far from Saint-Lazare station, Eskal pulls off the feat of offering authorial haute cuisine that is at once creative, readable, and deeply sincere. Led by chef Alexandre Chambat, this inaugural address is already establishing itself as one of the year's most notable openings in Paris.

Mégie, la cantine botanique, boutique et atelier floral - photos

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.

Osko, a chef who cut his teeth with Anne-Sophie Pic and Pierre Hermé, opens his first restaurant in Paris.

At the helm of Osko, chef Oscar Cornubert, trained under Anne-Sophie Pic and Pierre Hermé, will offer a shareable menu that places the produce front and center, complemented by a cellar designed as a true extension of the plate. Opening planned for December 2026 in the 11th arrondissement!

Cantine de la Maison de la culture arménienne - Khatchapouri géorgien

This tucked-away Armenian eatery is one of Paris's best-kept secrets.

Invisible from the street, you have to know it exists to even stand a chance of finding it. Hidden on the first floor of the Armenian Cultural Center, this family-run cantine has, for years, cultivated a simple, generous, and deeply authentic cuisine. More than a restaurant, it is an immersion in Armenian hospitality, driven by a couple as passionate as they are charming.

Mersin, the new Turkish street-food gem in Paris

After helping to popularize Berlin-style kebab in Paris with Gemüse, Noé Lazare returns with Mersin, a spot devoted entirely to Turkish street food. On the menu: döner, mezzes, and above all tantuni, a specialty still little known in the capital.

Gasolio, Red Sauce’s new Italian-American counter, arrives in Paris.

At the start of September 2026, Red Sauce is opening Gasolio, a new Italo-American counter. On the menu: a pizza-bar, sliders, granita cocktails... and an atmosphere inspired by American gas stations!

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.

Maison Baroche, David Baroche's temple of good taste—a charcuterie, a grocer and a guest table all in one.

Just a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards, Maison Baroche blurs the lines of good eating. Part gourmet grocery, part artisanal charcuterie, and part set-menu dining room, this lively, generous and singular spot is the work of chef David Baroche and his wife Delphine, driven by an enduring passion for beautiful produce and fine flavors.

Slak - Burger mouillé turc islak hamburger

Slak, two iconic names in Turkish street food, now bring their signature wet burger to Pigalle—must-try for food lovers.

Pigalle has always been lively and flavorful, but Slak is here to inject a fresh burst of authentic street-food energy. Inside this tiny counter, inspired by the bustling stalls of the 1970s, a sibling duo behind L’Atelier Dürüm opens a spot that celebrates two Turkish icons: the juicy burger and the tantuni—a spicy, rolled-up meat wrap.

Masaikuta, Chef Masahide Ikuta’s Fine Dining Spot Eyes First Michelin Star

With Masaikuta, Japanese chef Masahide Ikuta debuts his own restaurant in Paris. An upscale dining spot where French and Japanese influences meld seamlessly into carefully crafted dishes, showcasing a bold passion for seafood.

Trigo, Paris’s Brazilian-inspired eatery, serving homemade sandwiches packed with addictive flavors

In the 9th arrondissement, Trigo is a lively street-food spot blending French and Brazilian flavors, brought to life by chef Ághata Le Lay. She combines the culinary heritage of São Paulo with French influences in sandwiches that keep everyone coming back for more.

Focaccia Mia: Italian Sandwiches That Delight the 9th District

Just a short walk from Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Church, Focaccia Mia brings a taste of Italy to the 9th arrondissement. This cozy little spot specializes in freshly made focaccia, sliced and topped to order, taking center stage in a welcoming atmosphere.

Vivide, the entirely plant-based fine dining restaurant brought to you by the creators of Pristine

Michelle Primc and Jérémy Grosdidier unveil their second venture, Vivide, in the Pigalle neighborhood. Once again, vegetables take center stage with elegance, but this time in a more sophisticated, gourmet style than their previous spot, Pristine.

Café de l'Usine, Alice Arnoux’s hidden gem tucked away in a former shoe factory in Belleville

Set inside the former Spring Court shoe factory in Belleville, the Café de l’Usine offers a straightforward, no-fuss menu. Chef Alice Arnoux crafts a concise, ever-changing selection of dishes, all against a rare and authentic industrial backdrop in Paris.