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!
Plat/form, a cultural and festive terrace with a riverside bistro by the Seine, back this spring–summer 2026.
Plat/Form is the temporary hotspot you’ll find in Paris at the foot of the BNF. On the menu: a Seine riverside terrace, a food menu imagined by chef Romain Brechignac, weekend barbecues, and DJ sets. [Read more]
Touki Bouki, the traveling bistro that masters the art of culinary fusion in Belleville
Just a few meters from Belleville Park, Touki Bouki stands out as a unique spot that blends African, French, and international influences with refreshing boldness. [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
