Valentine’s Day 2026 is the perfect opportunity to go all out with a romantic dinner designed to surprise your soulmate. In Paris, top chefs and talented restaurateurs take center stage at the city’s most exquisite tables. So, why not indulge in a romantic occasion at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris or Île-de-France?
As the City of Love, Paris offers the perfect setting to celebrate to the fullest for Valentine’s Day 2026! And it's no coincidence — the starred restaurants across the capital are pulling out all the stops, often offering special Valentine’s Day menus for the upcoming February 14th.
Discover here our top recommended spots among Michelin-rated restaurants—those proudly boasting one, two, or even three stars. These are the perfect venues to indulge in exceptional cuisine alongside your soulmate. All that’s left is to choose the place that appeals most to you and craft a romantic itinerary that’s sure to impress.
Heads up: these popular spots tend to fill up quickly with food lovers, so it’s best to make your reservations early. Ready for a Valentine’s Day 2026 that’s truly out of this world?
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. [Read more]
L'Orangerie at the George V, Alan Taudon's 2-star gourmet restaurant in its new setting
The L'Orangerie restaurant at the George V Palace in Paris unveils a completely redesigned dining room. In this refined setting, the cuisine of chef Alan Taudon, awarded two Michelin stars, can be enjoyed in a calm, poetic atmosphere. We tested this enchanted interlude and tell you all about it. [Read more]
Villa9Trois, chef Sylvain Grosjean's star-studded getaway in Montreuil
Succession is more than assured at the now Michelin-starred Villa9Trois in Montreuil. Following the departure of Camille Saint-M'Leux, another young chef, Sylvain Grosjean, has taken over the reins with class and mastery. [Read more]
Frenchie, the Michelin-starred address of chef Greg Marchand
Nestled on the banks of Rue du Nil, opposite the Maison wine bar, Frenchie is the star-studded den of chef Greg Marchand. [Read more]
Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles
A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight. [Read more]
Virtus, a discreet but brilliant Michelin-starred restaurant
Taken over by chef Frédéric Lorimier and his wife Camille Gouyer, Virtus immediately regained the Michelin star that had evaporated following the departure of the former chefs. And it's richly deserved: although particularly discreet, this Michelin-starred restaurant has more than one trick up its sleeve to melt diners' hearts. [Read more]
Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris
Le Tout-Paris, the sublime restaurant that rules the capital, wins its first Michelin star. Located on the 7ᵉ floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, with a terrace boasting breathtaking views of the Seine and the capital's iconic monuments, you'll discover William Bequin's beautiful contemporary French cuisine, generous and well mastered. [Read more]
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi, the first tea ceremony restaurant gets its first Michelin star
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi is the name of the world's first tea ceremony restaurant outside Japan. In the 15th arrondissement of Paris, you can discover this Japanese gastronomic establishment, which has just been awarded its first Michelin star. [Read more]
Parisian institution La Tour d'Argent gets a makeover
A true Parisian institution, the Tour d'Argent unveils a new, more contemporary face, with the creation of a new bar and the opening of its rooftop. [Read more]
Trente-Trois, a discreet Michelin-starred restaurant hidden away in the Maison Villeroy hotel
Discreetly tucked away within the Maison Villeroy hotel, chef Sébastien Sanjou's Trente-Trois restaurant has earned a Michelin star for its well-executed yet classic French cuisine. [Read more]
Le Grand Contrôle starred restaurant - Airelles Château de Versailles: Test & Review
How about a royal lunch overlooking the Orangerie at the Château de Versailles? Head for the Grand Contrôle restaurant and its Michelin-starred dining room, where you can step back in time for a magical meal in one of the sublime dining rooms or on the beautiful terrace in fine weather. [Read more]
Accents Table Bourse, Ayumi Sugiyama's delicate starred restaurant
Delicacy, refinement and elegance are all terms that describe Accents Table Bourse, the first restaurant of Japanese pastry chef Ayumi Sugiyama, just a stone's throw from the Palais Brongniart, which has been awarded a Michelin star. [Read more]
La Grande Cascade, the sublime starred gastronomic restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne
How about rediscovering La Grande Cascade? This gastronomic restaurant, Michelin-starred for 55 years, never ceases to delight us in its exceptional setting, nestling on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It renews its gourmet offerings to our great delight. [Read more]
Le Corot, the Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant at Etangs de Corot, gets a makeover
Le Corot, a Michelin-starred restaurant ideally located between Paris and Versailles, is a haven for epicureans. Recently renovated and completely redesigned, the restaurant is sure to please. Surrounded by greenery, come and discover Rémi Chambard's cuisine, which showcases the treasures of local farm produce. [Read more]
L'Axel, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Fontainebleau
How about a Michelin-starred trip to Fontainebleau? L'Axel is the name of this divine restaurant, run by chef Kunihisa Goto for the past 10 years. Refined French cuisine with a hint of Japanese products, this is the perfect place to make a discovery. [Read more]
Qui Plume La Lune, Jacky Ribault's prodigious Michelin-starred restaurant
Jacky Ribault's Qui Plume La Lune restaurant celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. An opportunity to discover the chef's first Michelin-starred address, opened before the equally Michelin-starred L'Ours in Vincennes, and to be guided by chef Jean-Christophe Rizet on a gastronomic journey that focuses on goodness, beauty, short circuits and seasonality. A fabulous table. [Read more]
Pavyllon, Yannick Alléno's elegant Michelin-starred restaurant at the Pavillon Ledoyen
In the heart of the Pavillon Ledoyen, which alone boasts no fewer than 6 Michelin stars, chef Yannick Alléno treats gourmets at the counter of his 1* Pavyllon restaurant. An experience in its own right. [Read more]
L'Ours, Jacky Ribault's fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant in Vincennes
Head for L'Ours, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Vincennes, to discover the stirring gourmet cuisine of chef Jacky Ribault. [Read more]
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