Romantic restaurant guide

Akabeko: a French-Japanese omakase experience in Paris, with a complimentary glass of Champagne

In the heart of Paris’s 7th arrondissement, Akabeko offers a distinctive omakase experience, where French gastronomy meets Japanese finesse under the signature of Chef Yasuo Nanaumi. In November, a complimentary glass of Champagne* rounds off the experience.

Le Diamant Bleu: Year-End, Christmas and New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruises on the Seine in Paris

In December 2026, Le Diamant Bleu offers dinner cruises on the Seine in Paris, featuring live music, festive menus, New Year’s Eve dinners and gift vouchers. Get 10% off your booking with promo code DECEMBRE2026!

Double Impact (9th arrondissement): the restaurant that reinvents its menu with the seasons

Double Impact, the restaurant run by chef Étienne Dupuy and Mickael Robinault in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, serves creative cuisine that blends Breton roots with travel memories. Its set menu evolves with the seasons and unfolds like a culinary story—currently Chapter 1: L'Odyssée. A place to try if you enjoy dishes that keep you guessing.

New Year’s Eve 2027 at Le Trente-Trois in Paris

On December 31, 2026, Le Trente-trois at Maison Villeroy offers a New Year’s Eve dinner crafted by Sébastien Sanjou, priced at €350, with an optional wine pairing.

L'Ermitage Saint-Antoine, Barbizon's creative dining destination (77)

The L'Ermitage Saint-Antoine restaurant, in Barbizon in Seine-et-Marne, fuses a creative fine-dining experience with a more approachable bistro, both envisioned by chef Cyrine Jarretie. A wonderful discovery to seek out if you're venturing into this charming artist village.

Mlle Céleste, the new restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens with Yoann Conte

Mlle Céleste, the new restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens at Hangar Y in Meudon, has entrusted its menu to two-Michelin-starred chef Yoann Conte. A table by the edge of the pond, nestled between forest and heritage, to be unveiled this autumn 2026.

Restaurant Cléo: Gastronomic cuisine in the heart of Paris's 7th arrondissement.

With the new season underway, discover Cléo, the gourmet restaurant in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: seasonal cuisine from Chef Alexandre Semperé, tasting menus, a tree-lined terrace, and a cocktail bar near the Invalides.

The Grand Véfour restaurant at the Palais-Royal is making a comeback with chef Bruno Doucet.

Le Grand Véfour, the legendary restaurant at the Palais-Royal in Paris, opens a new chapter in 2026 with chef Bruno Doucet in the kitchen, a refreshed interior, and a spacious terrace beneath the garden’s arcades.

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.

Pavillon Henri IV: the gourmet, panoramic restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Built in the 16th century atop the ruins of the Château-Neuf, the Pavillon Henri IV is a legendary hotel-restaurant tucked away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. An exceptional address on the doorstep of Paris, it hides a royal history and generous, gastronomic cuisine, with an incredible view over the Seine Valley.

Restaurant Djakarta Bali: an exotic escape in the heart of Paris

Djakarta Bali, Paris’s go-to Asian restaurant, is the must-visit destination for a culinary journey through Indonesia, a treasure offering delicious dishes prepared in pure tradition. For a total immersion, on the first Friday evening of each month, a dancer in traditional attire transports you to Bali with royal and warrior dances, then to the island of Java with dances that are more noble and slower.

Maison Avoise, the Michelin-starred restaurant to discover in Issy-les-Moulineaux

This is the gem to discover. Maison Avoise is the gastronomic restaurant with a relaxed vibe and top-tier cuisine imagined by Alexis Voisenet and his team near Issy-les-Moulineaux. This starred address offers a culinary experience that awakens the senses, with excellent value for money.

Thalie: the chic, intimate Greek restaurant in the heart of the Théâtre du Palais-Royal

In the heart of the iconic Théâtre du Palais-Royal, the Thalie restaurant unveils a new gastronomic act created by Mavrommatis. A refined dining room offering a culinary voyage of Greek flavors in a setting that echoes ancient theatres.

Double Impact restaurant: the gastronomic gem of Paris's 9th arrondissement that you didn’t see coming

At the foot of Montmartre, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, the newly opened Double Impact presents a tasting menu curated by chef Etienne Dupuy and Mickael Robinault. A living, seasonal kitchen sourced through short supply chains. We tried it and here’s everything about this charming discovery.

The Essential Dining Spots in Paris: Fitz Group's Top Restaurants

Fitz Group invites you to enjoy unforgettable moments at each of its Parisian venues. These locations boast distinctive personalities, inventive cuisine, and a keen focus on ambiance and detail. Electrifying atmospheres and stunning decor define each spot, embodying Fitz Group’s signature style: trendy, glamorous, creative, and lively — blending chic sophistication with a relaxed, fun vibe.

L'Orée des Sablons, the go-to bistronomic restaurant in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne

From Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, L'Orée des Sablons serves creative, locally sourced cuisine from chef Kevin Pernette, in a cosy setting on Rue des Sablons not far from the Château de Fontainebleau. Open since early 2025 and already listed in the Michelin Guide 2026, it’s worth digging in.

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.

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.

Da Lucrezia Osteria, a stylish yet relaxed Italian restaurant nestled in the 15th arrondissement of Paris

Located where the Grand Venise once stood, Da Lucrezia Osteria has taken over and now offers refined Italian cuisine in a stylish yet relaxed setting. Here's what you need to know.

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.