Once again, 2026 promises to be a year full of culinary surprises for food lovers. Whether you're a fan of savory dishes or a sweet tooth, be sure to note that the capital will see numerous new restaurant openings right from the start of the year. And some of these highly anticipated venues are generating quite a buzz!
These new dining spots are sure to satisfy every craving, whether you're seeking flavors from around the world, exploring bistronomy created by young chefs venturing out on their own, indulging in exquisite French gastronomy, or craving street food that’s perfect for eating with your fingers.
Let's take a look at the new restaurants to discover and the most anticipated eateries in Paris for 2026. Check out here the fresh spots you’ll want to try!
Lotta, a Mediterranean and design-forward restaurant in the 1st arrondissement
Based in the 1st arrondissement, Lotta is Charlotte Bereaud's first restaurant... and what a stellar launch! A refined venue that leans into Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with an accessible lunch menu and a wonderful decor drawn from Italian design. [Read more]
Utopic, Anne-Sophie Pic's cocktail bar at the Fondation Cartier and her fine-dining restaurant
Renowned, multi-Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic launches Utopic, her cocktail bar inside the Cartier Foundation in Paris. A first opening quickly followed by a second: the launch of her gastronomic restaurant, still housed within the foundation, just a short stroll from the Louvre. [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]
Ethanol, Maxime Bouttier’s fabulous address (Géosmine*), sits between a wine bar and a chef’s table.
Just steps from Géosmine, his Michelin-starred restaurant, Maxime Bouttier unveils with Éthanol a more relaxed dining concept, centered around sharing plates and an impressive wine list. An ambitious spot that blends exceptional ingredients, top-tier cuisine, and a lively atmosphere—already among our best discoveries of the year. [Read more]
The famous house with the monogram won’t be opening a hotel on the Champs-Élysées: what’s really in the works.
The rumor had it that the first Louis Vuitton hotel would rise on the Champs-Élysées in 2026. At 103-111 Avenue, a completely different scenario is taking shape. What we know. [Read more]
BẾP, the Sobremesa team’s new minimalist, à la carte Vietnamese restaurant.
Named BẾP, the new Vietnamese restaurant from Marie and Antoine Nguyen, joined by Émilien Quemener (the team behind Sobremesa), stands out for its minimalist menu that puts traditional cơm tấm in the spotlight. [Read more]
DKR, Afro street food, grilled chicken and Afro-descendant-inspired recipes in Bastille
BMK opens DKR, a restaurant dedicated to African street food in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. A new spot celebrating African and Afro-descendant cuisines. [Read more]
Fuga R, the new rooftop with a 360-degree panorama of Paris
The Fuga group (Riviera Fuga) unveils its latest project, Fuga R, a rooftop with a panoramic view of Paris that’s sure to set trends as soon as it opens on May 6. [Read more]
L'Amic, the friend-made bistro that’s making the 18th arrondissement buzz with its sunlit terrace.
New address in the 18th arrondissement, L’Amic sets up on Rue Letort with a simple promise: to bring together around a convivial table seasonal cooking, natural wines and a circle of friends with complementary backgrounds. A neighborhood bistro designed as a place to live, with a large sun-filled terrace. [Read more]
Jones: fusion cuisine with hip-hop flair by Juan Pablo Rojas Pineda and Enzo Viola at Voltaire
Just a stone’s throw from Place Voltaire, Jones is opening a new chapter driven by a passionate duo, Juan Pablo Rojas Pineda and Enzo Viola. On the menu, a fusion cuisine with multiple influences and a convivial atmosphere rooted in urban culture. [Read more]
Central Chapelle, the new culture, music and food hotspot opens in the heart of La Chapelle Arena
Central Chapelle is the new culture, music and food hotspot that finally opens its doors in the heart of La Chapelle Arena on May 6, 2026! [Read more]
Bittikesu, the debut restaurant of Canadian chef Jules St-Cyr in Paris
Canadian chef Jules St-Cyr opens his first restaurant in Paris, near the Bassin de l’Arsenal by the Bastille. A dining destination where seasonal cooking, worldly inspirations, and artisanal know‑how come together in a unique gastronomic menu. [Read more]
SaltoBar, the debut restaurant in Paris by Top Chef star Diego Alary
Chef Diego Alary opens SaltoBar, his first Parisian venue, in the 11th arrondissement. Designed as a pit stop between Spain and Portugal, this restaurant showcases modern Iberian cuisine with a focus on fire-cooked dishes. [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]
Calcifer, the hottest new restaurant blazing in République
Calcifer is the name of Antoine Rollin's upcoming restaurant, set to open in the coming weeks near République. A fiery place through and through, focused on the art of grilling over open flames. [Read more]
Rosie Jolie and Bigoudi Brasserie: The (Very) High-Flying Rooftop of Trendy Trocadéro Breweries
Bigoudi is set to become the (very) chic rooftop venue from Brasseries à la Mode, opening in spring 2026 near the Trocadéro. Located on the ground floor of the same building will be the Rosie Jolie Brasserie. [Read more]
Opportunity: Goncourt's new, intriguing restaurant that emphasizes design
The Occasion restaurant opened its doors in February in the Goncourt neighborhood, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. This new spot is led by two talented chefs who combine seasonal cuisine with stylish design. [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]
Massé, a 4-star hotel crafted as a tranquil escape in the heart of Pigalle, featuring the trendy Trente Paris restaurant.
Imagined as a haven in the heart of Pigalle, the 4-star Massé Hotel has just opened its doors in this lively neighborhood. A peaceful oasis amidst the vibrant surroundings, it will soon welcome a new culinary highlight with the upcoming launch of its restaurant, Trente Paris, set to debut in spring 2026. [Read more]
BERGÈRE X PARIS: glass roof, restaurant-bar, coworking space... the rebirth of a historic monument in the 9th arrondissement
In the 9th arrondissement of Paris, an extraordinary construction project is shaking up the Rue Bergère and awakening a sleeping giant of the Belle Époque. Behind the palisades, 26,000 m2 of heritage are being rejuvenated, the former headquarters of the forerunner of BNP Paribas, transformed into the future hotspot of Parisian life, with coworking spaces, restaurant, bar, hotel and breathtaking views. To be discovered in 2026... [Read more]
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi opens a restaurant in Paris
Yotam Ottolenghi, the renowned Anglo-Israeli chef, is finally making his debut in Paris with a new restaurant set to open soon. Or could the launch be postponed? [Read more]
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Get ready to excite your taste buds — 2026 promises a year full of culinary discoveries!
