While some dread August in Paris, others eagerly anticipate this time of year. And for good reason: it’s the chance to discover the capital from a fresh angle, stroll through streets freed from traffic, drop into a museum or one of the city’s masterpieces, explore unknown neighborhoods, take a moment to wander with your head in the clouds, and also enjoy the bars and restaurants without the long lines.
Indeed, rest assured: some restaurants stay open throughout the entire month of August in Paris. Your taste buds are going to be delighted! Whether you crave French cuisine or world cuisines, gastronomy or bistronomy, a sandwich on the go or a little sugar touch to brighten your day, you’ll surely find your happiness in the City of Light.
So, without further ado, here are the great spots open in August 2026 in Paris, for those stuck in the capital during the year's quietest month who simply long for a proper feast with friends. One tip: don’t forget to call to book and, while you’re at it, to check that these restaurants haven’t decided at the last minute to take a summer break!
Restaurant Double Impact: the Parisian hotspot where the menu is reinvented with the seasons.
Sponsored - Double Impact: Paris’s first dining room from chef Etienne Dupuy and Mickael Robinault, blending Breton roots, travel memories and heartfelt cooking, in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. The restaurant unveils an experience conceived as a culinary narrative, with a single menu that evolves regularly with the seasons, the producers and the inspirations of the moment. A venue that fuses signature cuisine, live ingredients, indulgent chapters and meticulous pairings in a constantly evolving approach. Discover Chapter 1: The Odyssey. [Read more]
Restaurant Djakarta Bali: an exotic escape in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - Djakarta Bali, Paris’s go-to Asian restaurant, is the must-visit destination for a culinary journey through Indonesia, a treasure offering delicious dishes prepared in pure tradition. For a total immersion, on the first Friday evening of each month, a dancer in traditional attire transports you to Bali with royal and warrior dances, then to the island of Java with dances that are more noble and slower. [Read more]
Gaston unveils his new menu… and it’s going to have meat lovers talking.
Sponsored - Attention, connoisseurs of fine dishes: Gaston’s new menu is sure to have you salivating from the very first line. [Read more]
Eskal, Alexandre Chambat’s globe-trotting gastronomic restaurant that has foodies buzzing
Not far from Saint-Lazare station, Eskal pulls off the feat of offering authorial haute cuisine that is at once creative, readable, and deeply sincere. Led by chef Alexandre Chambat, this inaugural address is already establishing itself as one of the year's most notable openings in Paris. [Read more]
Three terraces to explore Paris this summer, with Fitz Group restaurants
Sponsored - In Paris, Fitz Group channels three summer moods—Rome, New Orleans and Provence—right in the heart of the city, from the Opéra district to the Eiffel Tower. Each venue, thanks to its terrace, offers a full-fledged pit stop without leaving the capital. [Read more]
Pavillon Henri IV: the gourmet, panoramic restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Built in the 16th century atop the ruins of the Château-Neuf, the Pavillon Henri IV is a legendary hotel-restaurant tucked away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. An exceptional address on the doorstep of Paris, it hides a royal history and generous, gastronomic cuisine, with an incredible view over the Seine Valley. [Read more]
The Rôtisserie d’Argent’s summer terrace, perched on a bridge facing Notre-Dame — reviews and photos
Sur le quai de la Tournelle, La Rôtisserie d’Argent lays out its checkered tablecloths facing the Seine and Notre-Dame. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, this summer terrace serves the great bistro classics reimagined by chef Romuald Sinnan, in a postcard-perfect setting that, for once, doesn’t sacrifice the food to the view. [Read more]
Corail: the summer restaurant-terrace on the forecourt of the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris — reviews and photos
Corail sails again in the 16th arrondissement, between the Palais de Tokyo and the Musée d’Art Moderne, with the Eiffel Tower in sight. Under oversized parasols, the ex-Forest serves up a summer detour with Mediterranean accents, between land and sea, featuring fresh cocktails, colorful plates and coral-hued sunsets. [Read more]
Balcon Paris : Julien Sebbag's rooftop bistro perched on the Galeries Lafayette roof - reviews & photos
Craving a bit of height? On the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Balcon Paris offers a perched interlude — part-bistro, part-belvedere — where Julien Sebbag reimagines French classics against the background of the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier, and the Sacré-Cœur. [Read more]
Terrace in Maison Roland’s garden at Shangri-La Paris: the 16th arrondissement’s secret refuge.
The Garden Terrace at Shangri-La Paris reopens for the sunny season, just steps from the Trocadéro. This garden, usually closed to the public, now hosts the Maison Roland bistro, to be enjoyed all summer 2026 for a lovely interlude with the Eiffel Tower in view. [Read more]
Le Bistrot des Résistants, the restaurant that bets on a short supply chain with a bistronomic twist.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the restaurant Les Résistants has undergone a facelift: a new name, a new look, and a new head chef. The menu, for its part, remains crafted exclusively from ingredients sourced directly from organic and sustainable producers in our regions. [Read more]
Buvette Paris, bistro-style cuisine and cocktails all day long
The little sister of the New York address, Buvette Paris is open all day long, offering classic bistro fare, brunch options and toast cocktails. [Read more]
The Indian Arms, Manoj Sharma's new gastropub where India meets the United Kingdom
In Paris, chef Manoj Sharma opens The Indian Arms, a gastropub inspired by London pubs where British classics meet Indian flavors. A new spot to discover in the 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Polpo Plage 2026: a beachfront terrace and boats on the Seine in Levallois
Polpo Plage is coming to Levallois-Perret for summer 2026, inviting you to put your feet in the sand along the Seine, with a Fever-Tree–designed bar, bonfire nights, and rides on permit-free electric boats. [Read more]
Plat/form, a cultural and festive terrace with a riverside bistro by the Seine, back this spring–summer 2026.
Plat/Form is the temporary hotspot you’ll find in Paris at the foot of the BNF. On the menu: a Seine riverside terrace, a food menu imagined by chef Romain Brechignac, weekend barbecues, and DJ sets. [Read more]
We checked out this secret Italian spot tucked up against the Château de Fontainebleau, with a terrace and a brunch offering.
Nestled in the inner courtyard of the Hôtel de Cavoye, just a stone’s throw from the Château de Fontainebleau, Gina Trattoria serves hearty Italian fare crafted by Robin Sanchez, with a lovely terrace in a quiet garden and Sunday brunch. We went to check out the place and here’s the full story. [Read more]
Abstinence: the convivial table in the 15th arrondissement offering sharing plates
Abstinence is the new table of chef Lucas Felzine, who delights our taste buds with his naughty plates to share with friends to celebrate the return to normal life after months of abstinence! [Read more]
Hollywood Savoy: a festive restaurant with elegant dining near La Bourse in Paris
In the heart of the Bourse district, Hollywood Savoy fuses a spectacular setting, convivial sharing-style cuisine and a festive atmosphere at a Parisian spot now run by Fitz Group. [Read more]
At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance
This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together. [Read more]
Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum: the Korean terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the DJ set back in action
Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum returns for another summer season, running from May 15 to September 12, 2026. Perched atop the Asian Art Museum in the 16th arrondissement, this temporary Korean rooftop invites you to soak up the sun all summer long with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and a lively cultural program under the Parisian sky. [Read more]
Drouant: the iconic Parisian restaurant of the Goncourt Academy near the Opéra
An institution founded in 1880 in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, the restaurant Drouant preserves the grand French bourgeois cuisine under the stewardship of chef Romain Van Thienen. A temple of the Goncourt Prize, open daily. [Read more]
Gourou, a traditional Indian bazaar in Paris
With its traditional bazaar look, the Indian restaurant Gourou will open its doors in Paris next autumn. [Read more]
Kimono, the Japanese bistro from Dining Rooms that pioneers the art of futosoba
The Dining Rooms group is back in Saint-Germain-des-Prés with Kimono, a Japanese bistro showcasing a one-of-a-kind creation: the futosoba. [Read more]
Maison Ruggieri at Palais Royal, the new fine dining restaurant from chef Martino Ruggieri
Chef Martino Ruggieri, renowned Italian culinary master, opens his new restaurant, Maison Ruggieri Palais Royal, just steps from the Comédie-Française at the heart of the Palais-Royal. [Read more]
L'Arrêt by The Grey, where chef Mashama Bailey brings Southern US cuisine to Paris
With L’Arrêt by The Grey, her first restaurant in Paris, American chef Mashama Bailey brings her Southern US cuisine to the 7th arrondissement. A place deeply rooted in African-American history. [Read more]
The Bus Palladium to become a 5-star hotel featuring a Top Chef restaurant, cocktail bar, nightclub, and rooftop terrace
The legendary Bus Palladium concert hall is set to reopen in March 2026, reinvented as a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel. It will feature a restaurant created by Top Chef Valentin Raffali, a rooftop terrace with stunning views, a cocktail bar, and, of course, a vibrant club scene! [Read more]
Vesper, the Japanese restaurant in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is reinventing itself as an izakaya-inspired spot
Just a stone's throw from the École Militaire, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, Vesper transforms into a contemporary Japanese izakaya under the guidance of chef Roudy Petersen. This stylish spot from the Fitz Group offers a menu featuring sushi, caramelized black cod with miso, and refined cocktails—all served in an elegant setting where Tokyo meets Paris. Open now for both lunch and dinner. [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]
Japanese Rooftop in Paris: Aqua Kyoto on the Champs-Elysées
Aqua Kyoto unveils a new rooftop on the Champs-Élysées. We're off to number 26 of the world's most beautiful avenue to discover this beautiful address with terrace facing the Eiffel Tower, with the Arc de Triomphe on one side and the Grand Palais on the other. This is the place to be that you're going to love. We'll take you on a discovery tour! [Read more]
La petite histoire des grands restaurants de Paris: Lapérouse, heart of Paris's social and political life
A confidential address on the Quai des Grands-Augustins, Lapérouse has been a legendary restaurant since 1766. Its private salons and literary aura make it a landmark of Parisian gastronomy. [Read more]
LArchimede - Bistronomic restaurant Paris 10, unpretentious neighborhood bistro
Modest and friendly, LArchimede - Restaurant Bistronomique Paris 10 is a typical neighborhood bistro. With its small terrace and bistronomic menu that changes from week to week, it's a place to remember for any gourmet stop-off on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Panurge, traditional bourgeois cuisine by chef Jason Gouzy
Chef Jason Gouzy has set up his new Panurge restaurant in place of his starred Pantagruel. Here, he unveils a bourgeois cuisine prepared according to the rules of the art. [Read more]
Comptoir Lazu by chef Rémi Lazurowicz, inspired dishes, fine wines and 80's ambience
And that's two for chef Rémi Lazurowicz, who has opened Comptoir Lazu opposite his first Lazu address. A restaurant with 80's decor in the Pigalle district, where you can enjoy an affordable lunch menu and small plates to share in the evening! [Read more]
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