Who better than a Top Chef or a Top Cheffe to enjoy a delicious and romantic moment this Valentine’s Day? With Valentine’s 2026 just around the corner, it’s the perfect occasion to indulge.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, if you haven’t yet secured the perfect reservation for you and your loved one, don’t fret. Instead, consider heading to the restaurants launched by former contestants of the renowned M6 culinary competition, where some of the most talented chefs of their generation have made their mark.
For Valentine’s Day 2026, these Top Chefs are eagerly awaiting you at their restaurants in Paris and Île-de-France, ready to turn this special day into an unforgettable experience for you and your loved one. Expect a menu filled with creative and inventive dishes—perfectly paired with a cocktail, a glass of wine, or a flute of champagne to toast your love.
To help you find the perfect restaurant that will make your partner's eyes sparkle on February 14, 2026, follow our guide!
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]
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. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
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! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Mojju, chef Thibault Sombardier's Franco-Korean restaurant
Chef Thibault Sombardier has launched Mojju, a Korean restaurant with a French twist. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Tina, Cristina and Pierre Chomet's relaxed tapas bar, Paris 6th arrondissement
Good plan alert! Cristina and Pierre Chomet (Top Chef 2021), are opening a brand new restaurant-tapas bar in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. We set out to discover this cool, gourmet spot, where gourmet Spanish dishes rhyme with conviviality. [Read more]
ChoCho, top chef Thomas Chisholm's (still) excellent restaurant
Former Top Chef contestant Thomas Chisholm opened his first Paris restaurant, ChoCho, a couple of years ago. We went back to confirm our first impressions: ChoCho is a real bistronomic nugget, full of good ideas and stamped with a real chef's touch. [Read more]
Starving Club, the street-food food court by Thibaut Spiwack, at Galeries Lafayette
At Galeries Lafayette Gourmet, the Starving Club is the place to go for generous, gourmet street food with family and friends. Fresh produce, fast service and really nice portions: we've found the winning combo for an on-the-go lunch, a chill dinner or a Sunday brunch! [Read more]
Stéphane Rotenberg's Top Chef Bistro in Suresnes
Are you a fan of Top Chef? How about discovering the Bistrot Top Chef? This Suresnes restaurant lets you sample the emblematic dishes that have seduced the demanding jury of this televised culinary competition. With its affordable menus and great discoveries, you'd be wrong to miss out. [Read more]
Halo, top chef Victor Blanchet's excellent restaurant hidden behind a concept store
Chef Victor Blanchet takes over Halo, a multi-faceted space that's part concept store, part bistro restaurant, part hidden cocktail bar, part private dining room. A unique address well worth the detour! [Read more]
L'Envol, Thibaut Spiwack's restaurant high above the Philharmonie de Paris
Thibaut Spiwack and Sarah Ledu open L'Envol, their cozy little nest high above the Philharmonie de Paris. To be discovered at the end of January. [Read more]
Lafayette's, Mory Sacko's Paris restaurant, unveils. We tell you all about it!
Lafayette's is the name of Mory Sacko's new restaurant in Paris, which promises innovative fusion cuisine. Located at 8 rue d'Anjou, Paris 8e, this historic venue now comes alive with African and French influences, as well as a touch of American. [Read more]
Vecchio, Gianmarco Gorni's Italian-American restaurant at Le Perchoir Ménilmontant
Little Italy invites itself to Le Perchoir Ménilmontant with Vecchio, Gianmarco Gorni and Hubert Niveleau's Italian-American restaurant. Be warned: it's terribly comforting and devilishly addictive. [Read more]
Bistrot Podium, Glenn Viel's party restaurant and Bistrots Pas Parisiens
Les Bistrots Pas Parisiens, led by Hakim Gaouaoui and Stéphane Rotenberg, are opening their first festive restaurant in the 15th arrondissement of Paris: Bistrot Podium, where Chef Glenn Viel has created a gourmet and comforting menu. The perfect way to enjoy a party! [Read more]
Bloom Garden, chef Olivier Streiff's restaurant in the Bloom House hotel
Chef Olivier Streiff, a former Top Chef contestant, arrives in Paris at the Bloom Garden restaurant in the Bloom House hotel. [Read more]
Le 19.20 by Norbert Tarayre, the Prince of Wales's restaurant
Alert, the 19.20 restaurant by Norbert Tarayre at the Prince de Galles Paris, opens its doors! On the menu, a fine French bistro menu in a friendly atmosphere. You'll love its jungle decor and locally sourced products, worked with Norbert's pep. [Read more]
Jefe Burger: the restaurant run by rapper Ninho and Top Chef Xavier Pincemin arrives in Paris
It's a done deal! Rapper Ninho and chef Xavier Pincemin, winner of Top Chef in 2006, unveils the Jefe Burger restaurant just off the Champs-Elysées in Paris. [Read more]
Dame Augustine, the delicious and affordable restaurant of Lilian Douchet, Top Chef 2022
Lilian Douchet, who you followed in Top Chef 2022, has just opened a contemporary bistro in Paris called Dame Augustine. We set out to discover this charming new spot. Divine cocktails, top-notch dishes (chef) that are affordable, gourmet and no-frills. [Read more]
We tested the starred restaurant of top chef Mallory Gabsi in the 17th arrondissement
The young Belgian chef Mallory Gabsi, candidate of Top Chef 2020, opened his first restaurant in Paris, in the 17th district. [Read more]
Mosugo, African street food and fried chicken burgers by Mory Sacko
Gone are the white tablecloths and silver cutlery of his Michelin-starred restaurant; at Mosugo, Mory Sacko dabbles in street-food and fried chicken. [Read more]
Papa Pool, we tested Arnaud Delvenne and Stéphane Rotenberg's restaurant in Clamart
Papa Pool is the name of the Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant run by Arnaud Delvenne and Stéphane Rotenberg. We're off to Clamart in the Hauts-de-Seine to discover this spot with a mountain chalet feel in winter and a seaside resort feel in summer, complete with giant terrace. The bistro menu is designed to be accessible. [Read more]
Nonos, Paul Pairet's restaurant-grill at the Hôtel de Crillon
Chef Paul Pairet has completely redesigned the former Brasserie d'Aumont in the Hôtel de Crillon, and now unveils Nonos, a restaurant-grill, and Comestibles, a grocery counter. The verdict is in: a real treat. [Read more]
Cléo, Bruno Aubin's sparkling, affordable gastronomy at Le Narcisse Blanc
Discover Cléo, Le Narcisse Blanc's restaurant, and chef Bruno Aubin's sparkling, affordable gourmet cuisine. [Read more]
Dalloyau Saint-Lazare: restaurant and tea room
Dalloyau takes possession of the magnificent Eugénie footbridge in Saint-Lazare, and installs its new restaurant-tea room. To tantalize your taste buds, the menu is designed by former Top Chef 2020 contestant Justine Piluso. Her tasty dishes are based on seasonal ingredients sourced from the Île-de-France region. And let's not forget the unmissable desserts created by Jérémy Del Val. [Read more]
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The perfect treat for your beloved this Valentine's Day 2026!
