The number of restaurant openings in Paris in 2026 is growing rapidly, offering a diverse array of options to suit all tastes, budgets, and desires. While the latest bistronomic and gastronomic venues are sure to attract attention, food lovers will also be eager to try fiery, innovative dishes at Calcifer, the new fiery restaurant, reach new heights at a ultra-high rooftop spot, or explore the rich flavors of Vietnam.
But 2026 is also a key year for some top chefs opening their first restaurant in the capital, while others are launching their second venue. Long anticipated, these chefs have previously showcased the full scope and grandeur of their cuisine at French or Parisian establishments — often earning awards and stars along the way — whereas some culinary stars have made a splash abroad and are finally arriving in Paris.
This new culinary year offers the perfect opportunity to indulge their creativity at these exciting new eateries set to make a delicious mark. Don’t miss out—discover three renowned chefs launching their new Paris restaurant in 2026 now!
Anne-Sophie Pic is set to launch a new restaurant inside the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain.
Starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic is set to open her new restaurant inside the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain. The opening is scheduled for sometime in 2026. [Read more]
Ethanol, Maxime Bouttier’s latest venture (Géosmine*), blurs the line between wine bar and neighborhood bistro
Chef Maxime Bouttier is set to open Éthanol in mid-February 2026, at the corner of rue de la Folie Méricourt and rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud. This new spot strikes a balance between a wine bar and neighborhood bistro, nestled inside a beautifully renovated former shoemaker’s shop. [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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The most anticipated new restaurants opening in Paris in 2026
What does the city have in store for us this year in terms of dining? Discover the most anticipated new restaurants to watch out for in Paris in 2026! [Read more]
The most anticipated new restaurants opening in Paris in 2026
