The ever-changing Parisian culinary scene has more than one trick up its sleeve to delight foodies. And even more so when it comes to staging (un)expected collaborations, welcoming chefs to restaurants in the capital, or opening pop-up restaurantsandfood pop-ups that follow trends and seasons.
There's nothing like these temporary events to showcase the talent of a whole new generation of talented chefs, discover delicious cuisines from around the world, and have the chance to taste the creations of foreign chefs who are laying down their knives in Paris for a few days or weeks.
So, to stay on top of the latest trends and developments in Parisian cuisine, follow the guide. You'll find pop-up restaurants currently open, residencies and collaborations to keep an eye on, and food pop-ups that are not to be missed!
The Groot la Tourte pop-up at La Samaritaine, a must for pie lovers
The Groot la Tourte restaurant is setting up its pop-up at La Samaritaine until March 4, 2026. This is your chance to discover the signature pies of Top Chef 2023 winner Hugo Riboulet and Albane Auvray. [Read more]
Sababa, the Voltaire Consulate's short-lived Palestinian-Israeli restaurant
On October 11, 2025, the Voltaire Consulate opened Sababa, a short-lived Palestinian-Israeli restaurant. A table inaugurated as a sign of dialogue and reconciliation. [Read more]
Hot Spots, all-you-can-eat raclette parties in the 11th arrondissement
Hot Spots, the temporary winter restaurant, returns to Paris from October 15, 2025, to March 9, 2026, in the 11th arrondissement. On the menu: all-you-can-eat raclette and a piano bar to set the mood. [Read more]
Boom Boom Villette: we tested the first Food & Leisure Market in the heart of La Villette
Boom Boom Villette is France's first Food & Leisure Market, taking the place of Vill'Up at La Villette, and offering a wide range of restaurants and leisure establishments. We tried out the food section, and tell you all about it! [Read more]
iRASSHAi: the concept store dedicated to Japanese cuisine in Paris
Grocery, canteen, café, cocktail bar and soon bistronomic izakaya... Paris now boasts a new gourmet address featuring Japanese cuisine in all its forms. Visit iRASSHAi in the capital's 1st arrondissement, an 800 m² spot designed around the culinary cultures of Japan. [Read more]
Résidence Dame Jane welcomes young gastronomic talent
The Dame Jane restaurant now welcomes young gastronomic talents into its kitchens for one or more weeks of residency. This is an opportunity for these young chefs to showcase their cuisine and try their hand at running a restaurant for the first time. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Not-to-be-missed food festivals and trade shows in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Looking for a food festival or gastronomic fair to attend? Here's where to go in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! [Read more]
Not-to-be-missed food festivals and trade shows in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
