Because the most beautiful moments deserve to be celebrated in spectacular fashion, Valentine’s Day should be truly unforgettable. Have you decided this year to surprise your partner and make a lasting impression? What better way than to choose an original restaurant for a Romantic Valentine’s Day 2026 that’s as unique as your love story?
The Paris region is renowned for its delicious dining spots as well as its quirky and surprising concepts that delight both the eyes and the palate. If you're looking to create an unforgettable experience with your better half in Paris and Île-de-France, explore this selection of unexpected restaurants where you can enjoy a romantic and unique evening with your loved one on February 14th.
Immersive decor, hidden culinary gems, and surprising concepts... All that’s left is for you to pick your favorite and enjoy this moment of romance and novelty. Happy Valentine's Day 2026 to the adventurers!
Valentine’s Day 2026: Show and Dinner for a Romantic Evening at the Moulin Rouge
The Moulin Rouge, the ultimate symbol of glamour, is opening its doors to lovers from the city from February 13 to 15, 2026. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening, featuring a gourmet dinner paired with a spectacular show. [Read more]
Jenny, the couture hotspot on the Champs-Élysées: lunch, cocktails and an elegant tea time.
Sponsored - Under the iconic glass roof at Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées, the Jenny bar-restaurant unveils a unique experience that fuses couture heritage with contemporary gastronomy. Refined lunches, elegant tea time, signature cocktails and inspired dinners: a Parisian address where every moment becomes an exceptional one, open daily until midnight. [Read more]
Moulin Créole: A Creole restaurant in Paris's 14th arrondissement
Sponsored - Moulin Créole is a new air‑conditioned Creole restaurant in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, serving authentic and flavorful dishes inspired by the Antilles and Réunion. Open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with continuous service, the venue also offers a Happy Hour, a Creole brunch every Sunday, and festive evenings with music and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. [Read more]
Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - 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. [Read more]
Mitao, the hidden gem of SoPi where homemade ravioli and sweet treats steal hearts
Sponsored - 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! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Oh my Jerk, a Jamaican street-food restaurant on the quays of the Canal Saint-Martin
Jamaican street-food comes to Paris! Oh My Jerk awaits us in the 10th arrondissement of Paris from February 28, to introduce us to a cuisine that is still too little known in the capital. See you there from February 28, 2025. [Read more]
Takuto, the elegant hand-rolls restaurant of Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe
Takuto, the restaurant of sushi master Takuya Watanabe, invites you to eat his delicate fish handrolls standing up. The take-away offer is ideal for a bucolic picnic. [Read more]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [Read more]
Faubourg Daimant, bourgeois vegetarian cuisine for saucing, it's insane!
And that's two for Daimant Collective! After Plan D and its vegan sandwiches, it's time for bourgeois cuisine and sauces at Faubourg Daimant, but always in 100% plant-based versions, of course! [Read more]
Bo Ranch, the huge restaurant-bar and reining venue unique in the Fontainebleau region
At La Chapelle-la-Reine, just a few minutes from Fontainebleau in the Seine-et-Marne region, Bo Ranch immerses you in an authentic western atmosphere. Europe's largest ranch, this unique venue combines a convivial restaurant-bar with a venue for reining competitions, all in a natural setting. An ideal getaway to enjoy tasty cuisine, admire horses in action and share warm moments, whether you're with family, friends or even lovers. [Read more]
Wagon Bleu Paris, an unusual Corsican-inspired restaurant in a century-old Orient Express carriage
In the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement, the Wagon Bleu is a Parisian institution reborn with a gourmet and festive concept that's well worth the detour. This unusual restaurant, set in an authentic 1925 Orient Express carriage, offers generous Corsican-style cuisine and a lively program of DJ sets on weekends. [Read more]
Ten Seconds Noodle, the delicious ten-second Chinese noodle restaurant, Paris 13th arrondissement
Among the many restaurants in Paris's 13ᵉ arrondissement, here's a little newcomer offering noodles in Ten Seconds. You choose the broth (or not), select the accompaniments and off you go for the piping-hot noodles, spiced to your tolerance level. [Read more]
Yuxiangting, an unusual restaurant serving Chinese fondue, whether you like it or not, where a train provides the service
Yuxiangting is an all-you-can-eat Chinese fondue restaurant. The idea: you don't have to be with several people to enjoy a Chinese fondue in peace and quiet. The restaurant offers a fondue just for you, in a futuristic restaurant served by a train. [Read more]
Bar-Restaurant Manigua, Cuban-style bistronomy in the 9th arrondissement of Paris
Manigua is an astonishing bar-restaurant in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offering dishes from the four corners of the globe revisited in Cuban style. A wonderful culinary experience! [Read more]
Ora Farmhouse at the Pavillon du Lac, a vegetarian culinary show and edible paintings right on the table
Set up in the Pavillon du Lac in the heart of the Buttes-Chaumont, Ora Farmhouse offers a true gourmet experience, with a culinary show by chef Saayaan, who magnifies vegetables in edible paintings drawn right on the table. [Read more]
Chez Loulou, an unusual restaurant in Paris where you can enjoy traditional cuisine with a twist
An unusual address awaits us in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. At Chez Loulou, you'll find yourself in the lair of a passionate chef who welcomes you into a unique atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional cuisine revisited using fresh produce, and for good value for money. [Read more]
Le Cornichon, a retro 70's restaurant with unbeatable value for money
With its retro 70s look, smiling team and unbeatable value for money, Le Cornichon is already a must-visit address in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
Bouillon Service, Bouillon Pigalle's self-service restaurant-boutique
Bouillon Service is Bouillon Pigalle's self-service restaurant-boutique, where you can take away the company's classics as well as a range of bakery products. [Read more]
Jungle Palace, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris: our review
After Under the Sea and Stellar, Ephemera unveils a third immersive restaurant in Paris. Head for the capital's 10th arrondissement to discover this concept, which this time takes us to the heart of the animal kingdom. [Read more]
Hasard, a French bistro where you can eat, drink and... scratch
A French bistro where you can eat, drink and try your luck at scratch cards. Rather... unusual. No mystery, it's all happening at Hasard! [Read more]
Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia
Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Bêp Viêt, the delicious vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in Paris 13th arrondissement
Bêp Viêt is the name of a new Vietnamese restaurant that has opened near Avenue d'Italie in Paris's 13th arrondissement. The menu features a short selection of Vietnamese cuisine's flagship flavors and specialties, but without the meat. We've tested it and we'll take you on a tour... [Read more]
Inoveat, the unusual restaurant with a gourmet menu prepared with insects
A stone's throw from Châtelet, Inoveat is one of those storefronts you could walk right past and not even notice. And yet, we advise you to go through the door to discover the unusual universe of the place, between refined cuisine and insect-based products, all in the name of eating well. [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]
Le Gainsbarre, the café-restaurant and cocktail bar at the Maison Gainsbourg
Le Gainsbarre is the name of a hybrid café-restaurant by day and cocktail bar-restaurant by night in the Maison Gainsbourg, the famous house transformed into a museum in honor of the artist. With a decor evoking the artist's early piano-bar years, come and enjoy a room service menu from lunch to dinner. [Read more]
Dinner on a bus from Saint Germain to the Eiffel Tower!
One of the most original experiences the capital has to offer is eating in a bus with Paris as a backdrop. Discover the Bus Saint Germain 1920, the imperial bus that treats you to a Roaring Twenties atmosphere while admiring the most beautiful monuments the City of Light has to offer. [Read more]
Têt, the contemporary eco-responsible Vietnamese restaurant
Located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, Restaurant Têt offers a unique contemporary and eco-responsible Vietnamese gourmet experience. This is the place to be for those seeking to combine authentic flavors with an ecological approach. [Read more]
Mistinguett, the Casino de Paris restaurant and its breathtaking Années Folles decor
Nestled on the second floor of the Casino de Paris, the bistronomic Minstinguett restaurant with its Années Folles decor is breathtakingly beautiful. [Read more]
Tata burger, the unusual restaurant with willy burgers in the Marais
Tata Burger is the restaurant you'd like to have close to home: a generous cuisine, no fuss, formulas (or burgers) at low prices and above all, a warm welcome for this beautiful address not to be missed in the Marais. [Read more]
Truffes Folies, the short circuit restaurant dedicated to truffles, just a few steps from the Champs-Elysées
Truffes Folies is a must for lovers of this exceptional delicacy in Paris. Truffes Folies is one of Paris's must-visit spots for lovers of this exceptional delicacy. Here, this highly flavored mushroom is at the heart of a creative, seasonal cuisine, with products sourced from short supply chains. [Read more]
Kodawari Tsukiji: the incredible restaurant dedicated to fish ramen in Paris
Some three years after the opening of the very first Kodawari Ramen in the Odéon district, a second address dedicated to ramen opens in the capital. The name? Kodawari Tsukiji. An opportunity to enjoy a new and incredible Japanese experience, both immersive and tasty. [Read more]
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