Unusual restaurant guide

Melville's jazz dinner concerts are back at Bagatelle this spring–summer 2026.

Parisian jazz club Le Melville is resuming its outdoor dinner-concerts in the courtyard of the Château de Bagatelle in the 16th arrondissement. The program: 16 evenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from June 2 to July 29, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

La table des Bernardins, the unusual café-restaurant nestled in the nave of the Collège des Bernardins

La Table des Bernardins, located in the emblematic Collège des Bernardins in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is the ideal spot for a meal or a break in an atypical, historic setting. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, this restaurant-café offers a varied cuisine, ideal for a relaxing lunch or a passing snack.

Gatsby Nights at the Ritz Paris, we tested the dinner-show to dive into the Roaring Twenties.

To mark the centenary of The Great Gatsby, the Ritz Paris brings the Roaring Twenties back to life at Salon Vendôme, on Place Vendôme. An immersive dinner-and-show blending jazz and gastronomy, on Thursday evenings: March 5, April 9, and May 14, 2026.

Restaurant Double Impact: the Parisian hotspot where the menu is reinvented with the seasons.

Double Impact : Paris’s first dining outpost from chef Etienne Dupuy and Mickael Robinault, blending Breton roots, travel recollections and honest cuisine, in the heart of the 9th arrondissement. The restaurant unveils an experience conceived as a culinary narrative, with a single menu that regularly evolves with the seasons, the producers and the inspirations of the moment. A spot that fuses authorial cooking, living ingredients, gourmet chapters and meticulous pairings in a constantly evolving approach.

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.

Nirvana Inde: a contemporary Indian restaurant opens just steps from Saint-Lazare

The Indian restaurant Nirvana Inde welcomes you into a stylish and contemporary setting. Located at 6 Rue de Moscou in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, this eatery offers a refined culinary experience that's accessible every day for lunch and dinner, except Sundays.

Currently, a stunning vegan restaurant that masterfully reimagines classic bistro dishes with flair and deliciousness

Following the success of their vegan concept store Aujourd'hui Demain, Cheyma Bourguiba and Raphaël Francisco are launching Présent, a plant-based bistro, also located in the 11th arrondissement. This new spot boldly reimagines traditional meat dishes in a fully plant-based format... and the results are truly impressive!

L'Alsacien République: Flammekueches and Alsatian ambience in the heart of Paris!

L'Alsacien République is the festive address in the heart of Paris! With friends or colleagues, come and enjoy delicious Tartes flambées or other Alsatian specialities, take advantage of convivial group menus, and draw your own beers from the self-service taps. Privatize a space for your events FREE OF CHARGE and let the Alsatian atmosphere (and karaoke!) do the rest.

Mitao, the hidden gem of SoPi where homemade ravioli and sweet treats steal hearts

In the lively South Pigalle neighborhood, Mitao delights fans of homemade Asian cuisine and comforting desserts in a cozy setting that feels like a gourmet eatery blended with a poetic tea room. A must-visit spot you shouldn't miss!

Whimsical: The fun house of board games with homemade dishes and rustic decor

At Loufoque in the 9th arrondissement, it's not just about having a drink: it's about diving into an enormous collection of 900 board games. Whether you're into quizzes, adventures, or strategy, you'll also find cocktails and homemade dishes. Prepare for an evening filled with laughter and treats.

Katsu Katsu: The New Japanese Eatery Specializing in Crispy Breading in Paris 2nd District

Katsu Katsu is the latest Japanese spot opening its doors in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, bringing a dedicated focus on authentic Japanese breading. This unique eatery celebrates tonkatsu and its crispy variations, from pork and shrimp to mushrooms and potato croquettes. We went to try it out and here's what we thought.

Located on the outskirts of Paris, this restaurant offers cocktails inspired by astrological signs.

Lovebird is a place full of good vibes waiting for you in the Hauts-de-Seine (92)! On the menu: seasonal cuisine, gourmet tapas, and cocktails based on your astrological sign!

The Cabaret restaurant is a festive place: we eat, we sing, we live.

Parisian cabaret, festive restaurant, secret address in Pigalle, and French gastronomy... The Cabaret Restaurant opens its doors at 2 rue Frochot, in a setting steeped in history where art, live music, gastronomy, and heritage come together.

Hong Bao, the immersive Chinese restaurant that treats us to baos, noodles, and dumplings in Paris La Défense

Hong Bao has arrived at Westfield 4 Temps in La Défense, in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This immersive Chinese restaurant with a Shanghai feel treats us to homemade Biang Biang noodles, soft baos, and steamed dumplings. We tried out this XXL canteen and we'll tell you all about it.

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.

Envie le Banquet, Eloi Spinnler's delicious all-you-can-eat buffet in Paris

Chef Eloi Spinnler unveils his third restaurant: an all-you-can-eat (and high-quality!) buffet in the Haut-Marais district. Envie le Banquet combines good taste, attractive prices and diversity. Something for everyone!

The unusual trompe l'œil of the Grands Voyageurs reverse dinner

Why not try a dinner starting with a trompe l'oeil dessert? From September 15 to 28, 2025, the Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs is offering an ephemeral 4-hand reverse dinner orchestrated by Chef Benoît Ayissi and Jérémy Del Val, Champion de France du Dessert. A hushed ambience and caviar await you.

Rencontre, the restaurant with ephemeral residencies linked to the works of art on the wall

At the crossroads of cuisine and art, the Rencontre restaurant invites talented chefs to create dishes in line with the works of art exhibited on the walls, during ephemeral residencies.

Onigami, the first Japanese onigirazus restaurant Paris 10th arrondissement

Head for Paris's 10th arrondissement to discover Onigami, the very first Parisian restaurant entirely dedicated to onigirazus. Open since July 2025, this new street food counter revisits the Japanese sandwich. We tested it and tell you all about it.

Maora: the botanical fusion restaurant with Asian and plant-based flavours in the 17th arrondissement

Maora shakes things up with its Asian-inspired botanical cuisine, a colorful fusion of plants in the heart of Les Batignolles. Gyozas, baos and homemade sando clubs await you in this restaurant with an original menu.