There is no shortage of unusual experiencesin Paris. While the French capital is known for its fast pace, it also offers plenty of great ways to break the routinewith original experiences that are fun to discover with friends or family. And that goes for foodies and gourmets too!
With itsexotic locations,unique concept , and surprising specialties, the City of Light has something for everyone, whatever your budget. If you're looking to get away from it all, there are restaurants in Paris whose decor will transport you far, far away from the capital.
So, for adventurous souls who want to enjoy an unusual and gourmet experience, now is the time to embark on a tour of Paris' immersive restaurants. On the agenda: impressive surroundings, a tempting menu, and the promise of a wonderful experience.
Whether it's for a special occasion or just to add some excitement to your daily routine, there's no reason to deprive yourself. Paris will always surprise you! Here are our top picks for restaurants where you can feel like you're underwater, among the stars, or in the middle of a forest!



Noodle Inn: An immersive Chinese street food restaurant in Opéra, Paris
Sponsored - Discover Noodle Inn, a fresh new spot for Chinese street food opening in Opéra: Noodle Inn immerses you in the lively spirit of Sichuan with its handcrafted noodles and homemade dumplings. [Read more]



Les Rupins: the soul of the Parisian bistro, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Les Rupins: A vibrant terrace in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, a short, fresh, 100% home-made menu, and a restaurant you can privatize for your most memorable events! [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]



SIGMA: 5e Acte's new immersive survey
Sponsored - Discover Sigma, an immersive crime theater at the Hôtel Kergorlay Langsdorff. A meeting is in the offing, and the atmosphere is heavy with secrets. Tonight, in this sumptuous mansion, pretences will be shattered, and you'll have a front-row seat. You'll be free to walk through the doors, listen to the whispers and track down the truth. You're the guest, the witness, the detective. [Read more]



UNI Paris, chef Akmal Anuar's chic Japanese restaurant
A very chic Japanese restaurant is about to open its doors this autumn, in the Golden Triangle: UNI Paris. [Read more]



Wonderwoods: the immersive restaurant in the heart of the enchanted forest at Val d'Europe (77)
Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Val d'Europe, Seine-et-Marne, is set in an enchanted forest. In a magical setting, Wonderwoods combines themed dishes, magical creatures and colorful fireflies, for a taste experience that borders on the spectacular. [Read more]



Red Sauce, THE true Italian-American restaurant that's delighting Paris
Italian-American specialties in the pure tradition of red-sauce joints, a décor like a leap across the Atlantic, and a menu with an unbeatable quality/quantity/price/originality ratio: welcome to Red Sauce! [Read more]



Honō, a string of Japanese yakitori cooked in binchotan in a pretty traditional setting
Honō aims to put Japanese yakitori back at the center of the plate, while immersing gourmets in a traditional, intimate and exotic setting. [Read more]



Monsieur Claude, Danny Khezzar's offbeat restaurant in Rueil-Malmaison, unveils its identity
Monsieur Claude has opened its doors! The new Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant by Danny Khezzar, emblematic finalist in season 14 of Top Chef and Michelin-starred chef at Bayview, is located in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, just outside Paris. This unusual, supendu restaurant takes us back to the Roaring Twenties. We tell you all about it. [Read more]



Kuma, comforting Japanese curries and donburis
For a dose of comfort, head to Kuma, which specializes in donburi and Japanese curry. [Read more]



Colère, the second (top!) restaurant of social networking star chef Eloi Spinnler
Chef Eloi Spinnler, star of the social networks, has finally opened his second restaurant in Paris. Named Colère, it follows on from his first address, Orgueil, and proves to be terribly naughty. [Read more]



Atica, an immersive and cultural restaurant for a unique experience
Atica is shaping up to be one of the most exciting openings of the new school year, and promises a unique immersive experience. [Read more]



Pink Koï Paris, the immersive and festive Japanese restaurant at Les Halles - video
Alerts, friends: we're unveiling an exclusive Japanese restaurant called Pink Koï Paris, which may well attract the whole of Paris. A huge, immersive, animated restaurant with different spaces, the first restaurant in Paris dedicated to Japanese robata (Japanese barbecue) with succulent yet accessible dishes, we're running. [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]



Red Katz, a traditional Chinese restaurant in a fabulous retro setting
Between tradition and modernity, the Red Katz restaurant unveils a menu that pays homage to the greatest classics of Chinese cuisine, perfectly executed, in a truly fabulous setting. [Read more]



Mojju, chef Thibault Sombardier's Franco-Korean restaurant
Chef Thibault Sombardier has launched Mojju, a Korean restaurant with a French twist. [Read more]



Jinchan Yokocho, the Japanese curry den in Paris
Following the success of Jinchan Shokudo, Franco-Japanese couple Alban and Miyo Cacace are back at it again, opening a new izakaya, Jinchan Yokocho, where you can wolf down comforting Japanese curries. [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]



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]



Stellar, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris that takes you into space
Have you ever heard of Ephemera, the 1st immersive restaurant in Paris? This unusual concept is sure to attract fans of original experiences to the capital. Since April 25, 2023, a second address has been taking us closer to the stars: Stellar! This time, we're taken into space with a menu that promises to be spacey! [Read more]



Red Poppy, the Chinese-inspired cocktail bar and speakeasy Shanghai Surprise, in the 13th arrondissement.
In the heart of Chinatown, step into a cocktail bar with the allure of an Asian temple, and discover its dimly-lit speakeasy, which intends to awaken the evenings of the 13th arrondissement. [Read more]



Delhi Bazaar, contemporary and creative Indian restaurant
Contemporary and creative, the Delhi Bazaar restaurant overturns the codes of Indian cuisine as we know them in Paris. A more than successful challenge! [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]



Les Caves Saint-Gilles, an authentic tapas bar as lively as in Spain
Bubbling and noisy as Spain, Caves Saint-Gilles is reborn with a new owner. Here, we devour Iberian tapas and generous paella while toasting with a pitcher of well-dosed sangria! [Read more]



La Plume de Phénix, medieval tavern and friendly games bar with original fantasy dishes
Come and feast with friends in a warm and inviting tavern, and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere of this restaurant/game bar, La Plume de Phénix, surrounded by gaming and heroic fantasy references! [Read more]



Kodawari Ramen: Japan invites itself to the heart of Paris's Odeon district
For total Japanese immersion, head for Kodawari Ramen, nestled in Paris's Odeon district. What's on the menu? A unique atmosphere worthy of Tokyo's finest Yokocho, and delicious ramen cooked just like in the Land of the Rising Sun. We love it! [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]



Isshin: the excellent Japanese ramen restaurant with immersive decor in Paris
Looking for an escape to Japan? Push open the doors of Isshin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this immersive restaurant offers a marvellous and delicious journey to the land of the Rising Sun to discover Tonkotsu-style ramen. Shall we take you on board? [Read more]
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Unusual restaurants in Paris, our original addresses
Looking for something new, something spectacular, some wow factor on your plate and some glitter in your eyes? Here are our top addresses for unusual restaurants in Paris! [Read more]



Unusual restaurants in Paris, our original addresses














