This year, May 14, 2026 is a public holiday! This day off, marked by the Ascension, lets you make the most of, in particular, beautiful Parisian and Île-de-France outings. For those who bridge the days, it’s even an opportunity to fully enjoy a long weekend and treat yourself to well-deserved rest.
But as with any public holiday, it’s wise to lock in your reservations. Indeed, while many restaurants stay open for Ascension Day in Paris, that isn’t the case for everyone. The most sought-after venues tend to fill up quickly, especially those with a terrace that lets you soak up the sun on this day off.
Are you one of the foodies who won’t miss the chance to eat out? From street food you can grab on the go before a stroll through Paris to a gastronomic restaurant, not forgetting the neighborhood hotspot and world cuisines that invite you to travel. Here are the good addresses to make the most of the public holiday on May 14, 2026!
Balcon Paris : Julien Sebbag's rooftop bistro perched on the Galeries Lafayette roof - reviews & photos
Craving a bit of height? On the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Balcon Paris offers a perched interlude — part-bistro, part-belvedere — where Julien Sebbag reimagines French classics against the background of the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier, and the Sacré-Cœur. [Read more]
Buvette Paris, bistro-style cuisine and cocktails all day long
The little sister of the New York address, Buvette Paris is open all day long, offering classic bistro fare, brunch options and toast cocktails. [Read more]
Hollywood Savoy: a festive restaurant with elegant dining near La Bourse in Paris
In the heart of the Bourse district, Hollywood Savoy fuses a spectacular setting, convivial sharing-style cuisine and a festive atmosphere at a Parisian spot now run by Fitz Group. [Read more]
Le Petit Champerret in the 17th arrondissement of Paris: a no-fuss bistro for those who enjoy the good life
Tucked away on a quiet street in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, not far from Porte Maillot, Le Petit Champerret embodies the classic Parisian bistro. With its zinc bar, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and hearty, comforting dishes, it offers an authentic slice of Parisian life. Take a stroll into this unpretentious spot, led by the passionate Alexandre. [Read more]
Wrap'n Roll Sushi: the Japanese eatery serving creative, accessible rolls for everyone
Well known among connoisseurs and a must-try for food enthusiasts: Wrap’n Roll Sushi is the Japanese restaurant not to be missed near Saint-Lazare, offering a menu of inventive and affordable maki rolls. [Read more]
Anne, the star-rated restaurant at Pavillon de la Reine, begins a new chapter under the leadership of Thibault Sombardier
Just a stone’s throw from Place des Vosges, tucked inside the Pavillon de la Reine, the Michelin-starred restaurant Anne is opening a new chapter with Chef Thibault Sombardier. The cuisine is timeless—classic yet lively, elegant without pretension. [Read more]
L'Auberge Bressane, bourgeois French cuisine in a traditional atmosphere
Head to the Auberge Bressane for a feast in the purest French tradition. On the menu, well-executed bourgeois cuisine, to be savored in the authentic atmosphere of a small regional inn. [Read more]
Coderak, delicious burgers with traditional Moroccan recipes
Head for Marrakech without even getting on a plane, thanks to Coderak, a charming Moroccan-style burger restaurant packed with good ideas and flavors from elsewhere. [Read more]
Nakatsu, a responsible Japanese fried chicken restaurant perched in the 18th
Perched on the heights of the 18th arrondissement, the Nakatsu restaurant specializes in karaage, the famous Japanese fried chicken, offered in burger and donburi. [Read more]
Lulu Crêperie: The King of Ultra-Gourmet Street Food Crêpes in the 3rd Arrondissement of Paris
At the Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris, Lulu Crêperie delights diners with its huge, indulgent Breton galettes. Located in the 3rd arrondissement, this street food spot serves up generous, flavorful crepes from Tuesday to Sunday—perfect for a quick, tasty bite. [Read more]
Ukiyo Ramen, the cozy spot serving homemade ramen in Pigalle, 9th arrondissement of Paris
Just a stone’s throw from Pigalle in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, UKIYO Ramen serves up bowls of ramen and donburi crafted with homemade noodles and flavorful broths we absolutely loved. Recently opened by the young duo Céline Li and Guillaume Lam, this vibrant eatery puts a creative twist on Japanese cuisine with style and sophistication. We went to try it out, and here’s what we discovered. [Read more]
Épopée: the delicious bistronomic restaurant with Japanese chef Yurika Kitano at the helm.
Looking for a tasty bistronomic spot in the Charonne district of Paris? Head to Épopée, a restaurant for bon vivants that showcases sincere and oh-so-delicious dishes concocted by Japanese chef Yurika Kitano. [Read more]
A Korean restaurant is hidden away in the heart of the Guimet Museum: Hanok.
You may not know it, but there is a discreet Korean restaurant hidden away inside the Guimet Museum. Open all year round and with a rooftop terrace in summer, we invite you to discover Hanok, a spot that smells of kimchi. [Read more]
Hong Bao, the immersive Chinese restaurant that treats us to baos, noodles, and dumplings in Paris La Défense
Hong Bao has arrived at Westfield 4 Temps in La Défense, in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This immersive Chinese restaurant with a Shanghai feel treats us to homemade Biang Biang noodles, soft baos, and steamed dumplings. We tried out this XXL canteen and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Feyma: a family-run Mediterranean canteen, part delicatessen, part coffee shop in the 18th arrondissement
Part Mediterranean cuisine, part friendly coffee shop, Feyma is the 18th arrondissement's warm and welcoming cantine, where you can enjoy generous, homemade dishes from a smiling family who pass on their culinary heritage every day. [Read more]
JOOLS: the 14th arrondissement's friendly bistro where you feel right at home
Looking for an ultra-friendly address in Paris's 14th arrondissement, featuring French cuisine inspired by bistronomy? Then look no further than JOOLS, a real place to live, designed as a neighborhood address! [Read more]
Les Pères Siffleurs: the friendly, ultra-gourmet bistro in Paris's 15th arrondissement
With its bistronomic spirit, generous Japanese-inspired dishes by Shunsuke Takano and friendly atmosphere, Les Pères Siffleurs has established itself as a must-visit gourmet address in Paris's 15th arrondissement! [Read more]
La Casa: an idyllic, exotic terrace restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Yvelines (78)
Once a favorite haunt of Émile Zola and his contemporaries, this century-old building in Médan has come back to life with La Casa, a new gourmet address in Yvelines (78). With a bistronomic brasserie, cocktail bar and XXL terrace on the banks of the Seine, you can enjoy the sun, the view and your food as if you were on a cruise... without leaving the Paris region! [Read more]
L'écu de France, a gourmet restaurant in a historic setting on the banks of the Marne (94)
L'Écu de France is a gourmet French restaurant located in the heart of a former coaching inn dating from 1717, on the banks of the Marne River. A good address in the Val-de-Marne that's well worth the detour! [Read more]
Wadon Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant with a 5-course tasting menu at 39€ in Paris
Wadon Izakaya is the place to go for gourmets looking for authentic Japanese cuisine at the right price/quality ratio in the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement. In the evening, the address offers a blind-tasting Omakase menu at €39 in five courses: we tell you more about this culinary experience. [Read more]
IRWIN, chef Irwin Durand’s fine-dining restaurant, between terroir and memory
Embark on a sapid and memorable escapade on the arm of Irwin Durand. The young chef, long Guy Savoy's right-hand man, has opened his first restaurant in Paris, which he has soberly named IRWIN. [Read more]
Bistrotto, a fine Italian restaurant with a lunch menu from €12 in Montmartre!
Rafael Dos Santos, the restaurateur behind the Portuguese tavern Sapinho, crosses borders to open Bistrotto, an Italian restaurant with a competitively priced lunch menu! [Read more]
Pizza Viva: Adriano Farano's pizzeria at Pane Vivo Paris 5e
Pizza Viva, the name of an artisanal pizzeria in Paris, has just opened its doors in the 5th arrondissement, a stone's throw from rue Mouffetard in the Latin Quarter. Conceived by Adriano Farano, the founder of Pane Vivo, it offers Neapolitan pizzas that are digestible, gourmet and well-sourced, thanks to a dough made from ancient durum wheat and a century-old natural sourdough. [Read more]
Villa9Trois, chef Sylvain Grosjean's star-studded getaway in Montreuil
Succession is more than assured at the now Michelin-starred Villa9Trois in Montreuil. Following the departure of Camille Saint-M'Leux, another young chef, Sylvain Grosjean, has taken over the reins with class and mastery. [Read more]
Ojii Paris, an elegant Japanese restaurant with an intimate atmosphere and top-flight cuisine
This confidential address bridges the gap between Paris and Tokyo. Ojii is one of our favorite restaurants, transporting us into a chic, hushed world where we can savor refined Japanese cuisine. [Read more]
Les Chasses, the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay's restaurant and its beautiful hidden terrace - Yvelines
The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, located in Cernay-la-Ville in the Yvelines department, hides several restaurants within its walls, accessible to all. We'd like to take you on a tour of Les Chasses, an unusual French restaurant in historic manor house style, with the added bonus of a beautiful terrace to enjoy the fine weather. [Read more]
Frida, the artistic and bucolic restaurant at the Maison Barrière Vendôme hotel
The 5* Maison Barrière Vendôme boutique hotel has a well-kept secret: its Frida restaurant, set in a charming, leafy patio far from the noise of the city. [Read more]
De Vie, the fabulous cocktail bar x gourmet restaurant from Little Red Door's ex-mixologists
The mixologists behind Little Red Door are at it again with De Vie; not really a cocktail bar, nor just a gourmet restaurant... An absolutely stunning multi-faceted address. [Read more]
Honō, a string of Japanese yakitori cooked in binchotan in a pretty traditional setting
Honō aims to put Japanese yakitori back at the center of the plate, while immersing gourmets in a traditional, intimate and exotic setting. [Read more]
The Dumant siblings take over Le Mouton Blanc, Normandy-style bourgeois cuisine
The historic Auberge du Mouton Blanc is enjoying a second lease of life in the 16th arrondissement, under the aegis of the Dumant siblings and restaurateur Tristan Lefebvre. They offer a bourgeois cuisine with hints of Normandy. [Read more]
Mazmez, the delicious Lebanese restaurant of Hugo Danaguezian aka @pari_beyrouth in Paris
If you've been following the adventures of Hugo Danaguezian aka @pari_beyrouth on social networks, then you'll be delighted to learn that he's finally opened his Lebanese restaurant in Paris... and it's a success! [Read more]
Kinugawa Rive Gauche, the Franco-Japanese rooftop restaurant at Hôtel Sax, unveiled
A new restaurant with an exceptional terrace has opened its doors on the Rive Gauche side of Paris' 7th arrondissement. Kinugawa Rive Gauche offers refined Franco-Japanese cuisine in a restaurant overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and we take you on a tour of the restaurant. [Read more]
L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, the restaurant with confidential bucolic terrace
Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails. [Read more]
Zostera by Julien Dumas, a gastronomic dive into deep waters
Chef Julien Dumas has taken over the institution Le Pergolèse in the 16th arrondissement. Now renamed Zostera, he offers a gastronomic dive into deep waters of infinite poetry. [Read more]
Amanie, chef Manoj Sharma's world brasserie
Prolific chef Manoj Sharma opens a second address in the 15th arrondissement, called Amanie. Here, he combines inspirations from all over the world, souvenirs of his travels around the globe. [Read more]
Temple & Chapon, Mélanie Serre's New York-style address in the Experimental Marais hotel
On the corner of rue du Temple and rue Chapon, chef Mélanie Serre has opened a New York-style restaurant in the Experimental Marais hotel. And it's a delight. [Read more]
Almas, when Lebanon, Iran and Russia come together in one restaurant
Three chefs of three different origins have come up with Almas, a restaurant on the borders of Lebanon, Iran and Russia. [Read more]
Dumbo and his smash burgers, still a must in Paris
Dumbo's smash burgers are made fresh and dripping with melted cheese, just like in the USA! [Read more]
L'Auberge des 3 hameaux, the friendly restaurant with leafy terrace in Choisel, Yvelines
The Auberge des 3 Hameaux is not just an inn, it's also an excellent bistronomic restaurant to discover. Nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, close to the Château de Breteuil, this Yvelines gourmet landmark has a lot going for it. Tested and approved, we warmly recommend it if you're in the mood for good food. [Read more]
Chez Suzy: a refined, affordable restaurant in the heart of Hôtel Regina
In the splendid setting of the Hotel Regina, a newcomer has arrived: welcome to Chez Suzy, a restaurant offering French cuisine that's both modern and traditional. On the menu you'll find classic French cuisine, revisited in a sophisticated way by the chef, to be enjoyed in a warm Victorian salon. [Read more]
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Where to brunch on Ascension Day in Paris? Our top picks for brunch on May 14, 2026, a public holiday.
And what if we take advantage of Ascension Day, May 14, 2026, to have a great brunch in Paris? Here are the best spots to brunch! [Read more]
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On May 14, 2026
Where to brunch on Ascension Day in Paris? Our top picks for brunch on May 14, 2026, a public holiday.
