The Michelin Guide is set to announce, on Monday, March 16th, the new starred restaurants featured in the 2026 edition of the renowned red guide. As rumors swirl and certain names are already being whispered about, just like every year, we’ve decided to join the game and make our own predictions.
Whether they're already crowned with one or two stars, or whether they're newcomers just arriving on the Parisian gastronomic scene, discover the restaurants that have every chance of being starred in the coming weeks, but also those on which we're putting a small coin, knowing full well that there are steps that Michelin won't take (yet).
In any case, the addresses listed below are nothing short of extraordinary and deserve recognition for the richness of their cuisine and the ingenuity of their female chefs or head chefs. Here, our predictions for which restaurants might join the ranks of the 31 three-Michelin-starred establishments, 80 two-Michelin-starred venues, and 521 one-Michelin-starred restaurants by 2026!
Zostera by Julien Dumas, a gastronomic dive into deep waters of infinite poetry
Chef Julien Dumas has taken over the institution Le Pergolèse in the 16th arrondissement. Now renamed Zostera, he offers a gastronomic dive into deep waters of infinite poetry. [Read more]
IRWIN, chef Irwin Durand's gourmet restaurant between terroir and memory
Embark on a sapid and memorable escapade on the arm of Irwin Durand. The young chef, long Guy Savoy's right-hand man, has opened his first restaurant in Paris, which he has soberly named IRWIN. [Read more]
Geoélia, the gourmet restaurant of talented chef Camille Saint M'leux
Talented Michelin-starred chef Camille Saint M'leux has chosen to open his first Paris restaurant, Geoélia, in place of Tang, the 16th arrondissement institution. [Read more]
Mantra, the new upscale Franco-Malaysian restaurant to keep a close eye on
With Mantra, a fine French-Malay culinary spot located in the 9th arrondissement, chef Manogeran Shasitharan makes a highly anticipated return to Paris. Here, he offers a fusion cuisine that blends haute gastronomy with bold Malaysian flavors. This new address has the potential to quickly earn its place among the city's starry restaurants. [Read more]
Prévelle, Romain Meder's first chef-owner restaurant in Paris
Drum roll: chef Romain Meder inaugurates his first restaurant as chef-owner in Paris. Named Prévelle, it will open in the coming weeks. [Read more]
Jip, the Korean house of chef Esu Lee at Voltaire
Jip is the name of the Korean restaurant that chef Esu Lee opened at the beginning of the year, on the Voltaire side of Paris. [Read more]
Sushi Hanada, chef Masayoshi Hanada opens his own restaurant in Paris
Good news for fans of Japanese cuisine: chef Masayoshi Hanada is planning to open his own restaurant in Paris in the summer of 2025. [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]
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]
At Mosuke, Mory Sacko masterfully blends African and Japanese influences for a truly distinctive culinary experience.
Mory Sacko, one of the emblematic candidates in the 2020 season of Top Chef, has just opened his first restaurant in Paris. Named Mosuke, this new gourmet spot blends African, Japanese and French cuisine. [Read more]
We don't believe there are any new 3-star restaurants opening in Paris!
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]
Shuzo, an izakaya with Japanese and Colombian flavors, a real favorite
Fly to Japan via Colombia at Shuzo, the new izakaya in the 11th arrondissement, which was a real coup de coeur for us, both in human and culinary terms. [Read more]
Argile, impeccable bistronomy and unbeatable value for money
Chef Romain Lamon returns to Paris with Argile, a simple bistronomic address offering unbeatable value for money. [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]
Elbi, Omar Dhiab's Egyptian bistro and wine bar in Paris's 10th arrondissement
Omar Dhiab, who already delights us with his Michelin-starred restaurant in the 1st arrondissement, has opened Elbi, in place of Sapid, an Egyptian bistro that's sure to wake up your taste buds. This second address, with its emphasis on fine cooking and bottles, is now open for business. We take you on a discovery tour. [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]
Felini, the bistro-style Franco-Italian restaurant in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Felini is a bistro-style restaurant serving refined cuisine in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Here, you'll discover sun-drenched gastronomy at the crossroads of Italian and French flavors. Seasonal dishes and inventive cuisine are on the menu at this spot that revisits traditions. [Read more]
And the critics keep insisting they truly deserve it:
Fugue, a fabulous bistronomic discovery that deserves every accolade
Recently opened by Victor Baraton-Dorat and chef Hitoshi Minatani, Fugue is one of our finest discoveries of the new culinary season. [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]
Brion, Geoffrey Lengagne's seasonal market cuisine with bistronomic accents
Chef Geoffrey Lengagne goes it alone with the opening of his first bistronomic restaurant, Brion. A pretty bistronomic table for lunch, gastronomic for dinner. [Read more]
Pristine, an exciting bistronomic restaurant that embraces its love of plants
The Pristine restaurant and its cuisine of good sense and good taste is a superb discovery. An address that embraces its love of the sapid and generous vegetable. [Read more]
Acmé, ethical dining, dazzling gastronomy and exhilarating wines
With Acmé, Margot and Lucas have created an ethical table where you can savor dazzling dishes that rival the finest gourmet addresses. All accompanied by carefully selected, exhilarating wines. [Read more]
Mark your calendars for Monday, March 16, 2026, when the Michelin Guide 2026 winners will be announced!
