As Valentine's Day approaches, Paris transforms into more than just a city — it becomes the City of Love. The capital draws in romantics searching for the perfect iconic setting to share a heartfelt "I love you," making the days surrounding February 14th feel especially warm and dreamy.
One of the top ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day is undoubtedly a romantic candlelit dinner at a fine dining restaurant. Good news for lovers in the city: many establishments in Paris go above and beyond to create a memorable experience for couples, who can enjoy an ambiance perfect for a romantic comedy.
Among the gastronomic hotspots, special menus, and exclusive events, explore these exceptional restaurants that promise a Valentine’s Day 2026 packed with both flavor and elegance in Paris. All that’s left is to pick from this curated selection and craft a sweet plan for a February 14th filled with indulgence.
Surely, you'll love celebrating Valentine's Day Parisian style. Just a heads-up: be sure to book your romantic spot in advance, as these hotspots tend to fill up quickly as February 14th approaches!
Le Bel Canto Paris: An Immersive Dinner-Opera Experience in the Heart of Paris
Sponsored - Le Bel Canto Paris offers a one-of-a-kind dinner-opera experience on the Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville in the heart of the city: a blend of French cuisine and captivating opera performances, available year-round. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Soon Grill in Paris named top Korean restaurant abroad
Sponsored - The "Excellent Korean Restaurant" certification highlights the authenticity of Korean cuisine on the international stage by selecting top-tier Korean restaurants abroad that meet strict quality standards. It has become an essential benchmark for connoisseurs seeking genuine, traditional flavors that are carefully curated. Among these outstanding establishments, discover Soon Grill in Paris! [Read more]
Prunier, the world's oldest caviar restaurant, with its legendary listed Art Deco façade
Inaugurated in 1924, the Parisian caviar restaurant Prunier, with its sublime Art Deco listed decor, has been restored to its former glory by Benjamin Patou. [Read more]
Slow: a cosy restaurant in the 14th district offering creative gourmet cuisine!
Sponsored - Jean Michel, Emi and Louise welcome you from Tuesday to Saturday, for lunch and dinner, as well as Sunday lunchtimes, in this warm and cosy place where small dishes will delight your taste buds, in the heart of the 14th arrondissement. [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]
Restaurant Maison Blanche, the gourmet address in Blanc-Mesnil (93)
After the Michelin-starred Villa9Trois restaurant in Montreuil, a second gourmet address from the same group awaits us in Seine-Saint-Denis. We take you to Maison Blanche, the gourmet restaurant located in Blanc-Mesnil. [Read more]
L'écu de France, a gourmet restaurant in a historic setting on the banks of the Marne (94)
L'Écu de France is a gourmet French restaurant located in the heart of a former coaching inn dating from 1717, on the banks of the Marne River. A good address in the Val-de-Marne that's well worth the detour! [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]
Les Chasses, the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay's restaurant and its beautiful hidden terrace - Yvelines
The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, located in Cernay-la-Ville in the Yvelines department, hides several restaurants within its walls, accessible to all. We'd like to take you on a tour of Les Chasses, an unusual French restaurant in historic manor house style, with the added bonus of a beautiful terrace to enjoy the fine weather. [Read more]
De Vie, the fabulous cocktail bar x gourmet restaurant from Little Red Door's ex-mixologists
The mixologists behind Little Red Door are at it again with De Vie; not really a cocktail bar, nor just a gourmet restaurant... An absolutely stunning multi-faceted address. [Read more]
Aqua Restaurant, the terrace restaurant with an exceptional view of the Seine!
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the Suresnes bridge, Aqua Restaurant welcomes you 7 days a week, summer and winter, for lunch and dinner, aboard its elegant barge with a breathtaking view of Paris and the Seine. Come and enjoy creative, refined Italian cuisine on a beautiful terrace with DJ set in the evening, and a tasty family brunch on Sundays. Private parking and port if you come by boat! [Read more]
Maison Avoise, the excellent gourmet restaurant in Issy-les-Moulineaux
This is the nugget to discover. Maison Avoise is the relaxed, gourmet restaurant with top-flight cuisine created by Alexis Voisenet and his team in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Spoiler Alert: the address is well worth a visit. [Read more]
Hakuba, the Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant at Cheval Blanc Paris
Discover Hakuba, the Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of the prestigious Cheval Blanc Paris. The restaurant offers a unique immersion in the art of Japanese gastronomy, with Omakase menus carefully orchestrated by sushi master Takuya Watanabe, in collaboration with sauce master Arnaud Donckele and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. A delicate experience that echoes Japanese tradition and the quest for authenticity. [Read more]
Aldehyde, Youssef Marzouk's Michelin-starred restaurant with a strong Tunisian flavour
What an overwhelming discovery Aldehyde is, the gourmet restaurant of chef Youssef Marzouk, lulled by memories of his childhood in Tunisia. [Read more]
Amâlia, two Italian chefs at the helm of a fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant
Italian chefs Cécilia Spurio and Eugenio Anfuso have opened Amâlia, a gourmet restaurant that hits the spot. One of our favorites of the year. [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]
Christine takes a gastronomic turn, and it's a huge success
Still under the wing of Les Becs Parisiens, Le Christine takes a dazzling gastronomic turn thanks to chef Rodolphe Despagne. [Read more]
Baronne, Paris Society's exceptional restaurant, nestled in a historic townhouse
Baronne, the exceptional restaurant nestled in the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, combines refined cuisine with the majesty of a listed building. With its 19th-century salons, 4,000 m² garden, top-flight grills and intimate bar, the latest Parisian address from the Paris Society group continues to win over the 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
SENsation, we tested Samuel Lee's new Chinese restaurant in Paris
Michelin-starred chef Samuel Lee, known for having won the only Michelin star awarded to a Chinese restaurant in France at the Shangri-La, has opened his own establishment in Paris. SENsation, located on rue Saint-Maur in the 11th arrondissement. We take you on a tour of this place, which combines a warm welcome with refined Chinese cuisine. [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]
Shang Palace by Tony Xu, we tested the Chinese restaurant at Shangri-La Paris
Shang Palace, the only gourmet Chinese restaurant, has unveiled its new menu under the leadership of its new Chef, Tony Xu. It's time to (re)discover the fine cuisine of this emblematic Parisian restaurant, located within the Shangri-La. [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]
Ducasse Baccarat, gourmet dining in the temple of crystal in Paris
In the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement, Maison Baccarat enters a new era with the opening of the Alain Ducasse Baccarat restaurant, a table combining Michelin-starred cuisine and contemporary art under the glow of crystal. [Read more]
Le Dali, Le Meurice's elegant gourmet restaurant, serving fine French cuisine
In the heart of the Le Meurice palace, the Le Dali restaurant, with its imposing Philippe Starck decor, invites you to relax and indulge, without the fuss. Chef Clémentine Bouchon unveils seasonal French cuisine, with a sprinkling of classic French dishes, ending with a farandole of pastries by chef Cédric Grolet. [Read more]
Marie Akaneya, the only Japanese restaurant in Paris to offer Matsusaka beef
Japanese restaurant Marie Akaneya and its chefs Chiho Murata and Ignasi Elias introduce Parisian gourmets to an exceptional product: Matsusaka beef, a meat as rare as it is tasty. And for dessert, another delicacy invites itself to the table: Japanese Crown Melon. [Read more]
GrandCœur, the Paris address of Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco and his bourgeois cuisine
GrandCœur, the Parisian address of Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, is the perfect place to curl up in historic surroundings and savor the very best in bourgeois cuisine. [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]
Petit Boutary, a gourmet restaurant with an African flavour in the Batignolles district of Paris
Petit Boutary's little brother, Petit Boutary twirls gourmet plates on its large sunny terrace, twisted with chef Roméo Agbodjan's African touches. [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]
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