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!
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]
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]
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
