Are you looking for the ultimate gourmet restaurant in Paris, in anticipation of a special occasion - a romantic dinner, a birthday to celebrate in style, a family meal to organize under the best auspices, or simply to treat yourself to a real gourmet treat?
In Paris, gastronomic restaurants are numerous and varied, and it's not always easy to find the right address to satisfy the taste buds and pupils of your guests. Whether you're looking for a modern restaurant or one that pays homage to the great classics of French cuisine, whether you're ready to break your PEL or you're just looking for a good deal, we'll point you in the right direction below.
To help you make the right discoveries, we've put together some gastronomic recommendations for Paris and the surrounding area. From the new restaurant that's got the whole of Paris buzzing to the well-hidden neighborhood gem, this is where you'll find our tried-and-tested tips and good addresses!
Truffes Folies Invalides: a truffle restaurant in the 7th arrondissement of Paris
Sponsored - For over ten years, the Truffes Folies restaurant has been exploring truffles in Paris. Gastronomic cuisine, a truffle store and catering services await you between the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides around this black diamond. Don't forget to reserve your table inside or on the terrace! [Read more]
L'Almanach Montmartre, a gourmet fusion of art and gastronomy
Sponsored - The Art Deco-inspired French restaurant l'Almanach Montmartre is located, as its name suggests, in the emblematic Montmartre district of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. The restaurant is distinguished by its resolutely modern gourmet cuisine, with seasonal menus carefully crafted by chef Léo Giorgis, and the unique feature of being in perfect harmony with the ephemeral art exhibitions adorning the walls of the dining room. [Read more]
ONYX, a new gourmet restaurant with a 4-metre-high Onyx wall
Sponsored - Opened in July 2024, the brand-new ONYX gourmet restaurant offers the cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Nassim KOUTA in a chic, plush setting. On two levels, you'll be captivated by the majestic 4-metre-high Onyx marble wall. [Read more]
Shiro, the Franco-Japanese Fusion restaurant in Saint Germain des Prés
Sponsored - Located in the Saint-Germain des Prés district, the bistronomic restaurant SHIRO offers Franco-Japanese fusion cuisine by chef Ryo Miyazaki in a chic, spacious setting. All summer long, SHIRO opens its flower-filled terrace, allowing you to enjoy a gastronomic moment on Boulevard Saint-Germain, SO CHIC! [Read more]
ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's elegant and refined Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké
Audacity, sensitivity and beauty are the watchwords of ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké. With, we hope, a star under its belt next year. [Read more]
Ascent: Takayuki Nameura's restaurant for a gourmet meal in 10 steps!
Sponsored - The Montée restaurant is a true gastronomic experience. With the talent of Chef Takayuki Nameura, Montée offers a unique culinary experience, combining the finesse of French cuisine with subtle touches of Japanese traditions, in 6 or 10 steps! [Read more]
Alluma: chef Liran Tal's Mediterranean restaurant in Paris
Sponsored - Named one of the 21 best new restaurants in the world in 2023 by the American magazine CN Traveller, chef Liran Tal's lovely restaurant is noted for its fresh, inventive cuisine. Make the most of summer to discover the chef's new summer creations, available à la carte or as a tasting menu, the promise of a refreshing gastronomic experience, ideal for the summer season! [Read more]
La Table, the Resistance's new gastronomic ambition
Les Résistants (formerly known as L'Avant-Poste) is opening La Table des Résistants, with a much more gastronomic vision than their previous restaurants. [Read more]
Passionate, chef Satoshi Horiuchi's gourmet French restaurant
Sponsored - Helmed by talented chef Satoshi Horiuchi, Le Passionné offers a bold, modern interpretation of French cuisine, while honoring small local producers and seasonal produce. Discover the address! [Read more]
Madame Fan, an inventive Chinese gourmet restaurant a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe
Located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, Madame Fan is a refined restaurant offering top-flight Chinese cuisine at the crossroads of modernity and tradition. [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]
Moom Mam, chic Thai bistronomy in Paris
Sponsored - Moom Mam is one of the must-visit addresses for Thai gastronomy in Paris. Located in the lively Grands Magasins district, close to the Théâtre Mogador in the 9th arrondissement, Moom Mam offers a modern setting and authentic Thai cuisine with a 100% Thai team. [Read more]
Le Jardin Perché, the terrace of the Terrass "Hotel and its excellent restaurant Edmond
Le Jardin perché, the terrace of the Terrass "Hotel in the 18th arrondissement, offers a magnificent view of Paris. On sunny days, you can enjoy lunch in the sun at Edmond, the terrace restaurant. [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 set 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]
L'Attilio Paris, refined Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings
In place of Dassaï, L'Attilio Paris has opened with a team inherited from the Robuchon era, masterfully led by Attilio Marrazzo. The chef offers specialties from the Botte region, executed in a refined manner. [Read more]
Auguste, chef Gaël Orieux's 15-year Michelin-starred restaurant
Comfortably installed in the opulent 7th arrondissement, chef Gaël Orieux's Auguste restaurant continues to make headway with its Michelin star, awarded 15 years ago. [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]
Amâlia, two Italian chefs at the helm of a fabulous gourmet 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]
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]
Le Marguerite 1606, Issy-les-Moulineaux's nugget restaurant in a historic setting
Accessible via the Mairie d'Issy metro station, Marguerite 1606, the Domaine Reine Margot's new restaurant, nestles in a verdant, historic setting overlooking the Eiffel Tower, offering refined, seasonal cuisine. In fine weather, a superb terrace awaits you. [Read more]
Hollywood Savoy, the rebirth of the 2nd arrondissement's iconic restaurant
Hollywood Savoy, the iconic restaurant in the Bourse district, returns to the forefront of the Parisian scene, reviving history and gastronomy. Guillaume Benard and his Fitz Group are ready to revive the festive spirit of the place with a modern twist. [Read more]
Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement
Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please. [Read more]
Le Bel Canto, for a unique dinner-opera experience in Paris!
Sponsored - Le Bel Canto Paris offers an unusual experience, one you'll want to enjoy at least once in your life. Combining opera and gastronomy, this restaurant-performance venue brilliantly fuses the art of opera with the finesse of French cuisine, in a magical setting on the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, on the banks of the Seine! Bel Canto Paris welcomes you all summer long! [Read more]
Le Panoramique, Yvelines' starred locavore restaurant with breathtaking views
La Panoramique in Rolleboise, in the Yvelines department, is the Michelin-starred restaurant that makes you feel like you're on vacation. With its breathtaking views and Gaëtan Perulli's fresh, local cuisine, it's sure to please. We'll take you on a tour. [Read more]
Onor, Michelin-starred Thierry Marx's committed gourmet restaurant
Onor is Thierry Marx's committed and supportive gastronomic restaurant, which makes no concessions on quality. At 258 du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in the 8th arrondissement, we set off to discover this new culinary temple of sustainability and commitment, which now boasts a Michelin star. [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]
Iodé, Paris's genuine affordable sushi bar
Forget your preconceptions about sushi counters ('too expensive', 'too stuffy'), the Japanese restaurant Iodé has landed in Paris to demonstrate that it's possible to combine responsible French fishing, affordable prices and a genuine culinary voyage. [Read more]
Empreinte, the gourmet restaurant at the Hôtel Napoléon in Fontainebleau
Just a stone's throw from the Château de Fontainebleau, the newly-opened Hôtel Napoléon unveils "Empreinte", its gourmet restaurant, with head chef Romain Fabry at the helm. We take you there... [Read more]
Le Brouard, Simon Flaouter's affordable bistronomic restaurant in Val-de-Marne
Le Brouard is the name of Simon Flaouter's new restaurant in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne. He has left his position as Executive Chef at Jacky Ribault's excellent Les Mérovingiens to launch his own business. And the good news is that you can enjoy an affordable, seasonal menu at €25, renewed daily. [Read more]
Datil, chef Manon Fleury's gourmet vegetarian restaurant
Chef Manon Fleury finally takes the plunge and opens her first restaurant in Paris, Datil. With the entire foodosphere eagerly awaiting her arrival, she succeeds with flying colors, unveiling a cuisine imbued with naturalness, seasonality and humanity, with great delicacy. [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]
L'Auberge des Saints Pères, the excellent restaurant and gourmet hangout in Aulnay-sous-bois (93)
In the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis, near Aulnay-sous-Bois, the Auberge des Saints-Pères is a well-known gourmet restaurant that was awarded a Michelin star for almost 20 years. Although the restaurant decided to relinquish its Michelin star, its refined cuisine is still well worth the detour, with a menu devised by chef Jean-Claude Cahagnet. [Read more]
Korus, an outstanding gourmet restaurant
Year after year, Korus continues to reinvent itself, evolving from a delightful neighborhood bistro to a truly remarkable gourmet restaurant. [Read more]
OKA - FOGO, the fiery double-restaurant from Michelin-starred Brazilian chef Raphaël Rego
A change of direction and address (again!) for Brazilian chef Raphaël Rego's OKA restaurant. Relocated to the 17th arrondissement, it has become OKA - FOGO, a double venue combining gourmet cuisine and grilling. [Read more]
Number 3: the star-studded, local and sustainable gourmet restaurant in Yvelines
Numéro 3 is the name of this elegant restaurant, nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, which honors the products of the Yvelines region, regularly unearthed by Laurent Trochain, a chef with a passion for local produce. It's been 20 years since he and his wife earned their first star in a former inn, where they now treat us to "vi-gétale" cuisine... we'll take you there... [Read more]
Vaisseau, chef Adrien Cachot's long-awaited restaurant in Paris
Top chef Adrien Cachot finally opens his restaurant in Paris. Named Vaisseau, it's already a victim of its own success, and richly deserved. [Read more]
L'Attilio Paris, the new gastronomic destination in the 8th arrondissement
Sponsored - Plunge into the heart of an exceptional culinary universe with the opening of L'Attilio Paris gourmet restaurant. After 12 years of apprenticeship with Joël Robuchon, chef Attilio Marrazzo, a master craftsman of gastronomy, takes you on an unforgettable gastronomic journey, where a symphony of refined flavors and innovative tastes awaits you. [Read more]
La Bauhinia restaurant, awakened by Quentin Testart's marine cuisine at the Shangri La Paris
La Bauhinia is the name of the sublime Shangri-La Paris restaurant named after a tropical flower. Under the leadership of new chef Quentin Testart and pastry chef Maxence Barbot, the menu is inspired by the sea, from Sri Lanka to Brittany, all under the sublime glass roof designed by architect Maurice Gras. [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]
Restaurant j'Adore, a gastronomic, romantic and festive restaurant in the heart of Les Batignolles
At Restaurant j'Adore, French gastronomic excellence comes to life in an intimate, elegant setting in the heart of the eponymous Batignolles hotel. Between marble, velvet and ostrich feathers, the romantic décor creates the perfect harmony to revel in the pleasures of refined cuisine, during a unique sensory experience, punctuated by music, shows and games ... [Read more]
Affordable gourmet restaurants in Paris, our tips and good addresses
Looking for an affordable gourmet (or even Michelin-starred!) restaurant in Paris? Discover the best deals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, for a prestigious lunch or dinner at great value for money! [Read more]
The hardest part will be choosing among all these great addresses!
Affordable gourmet restaurants in Paris, our tips and good addresses
