With heatwaves returning every summer, or almost, dining in Paris can quickly become trying when temperatures climb above 35°C. In this context, air-conditioned restaurants are drawing more and more Parisians and visitors in search of a little coolness for a meal.
Air conditioning, long viewed with suspicion, is nonetheless one of the tools that helps people cope with extreme heat waves, especially older adults, children, and those sensitive to high temperatures. In public venues, it also enhances the comfort of customers and of the staff working in the kitchen and the dining room during the hottest days.
The environmental question often resurfaces in debates around the climatisation. Yet the topic deserves nuance. In France, electricity is among the least carbon-intensive in Europe thanks to a largely décarbonée production. Moreover, the most polluting refrigerants are gradually being removed from the market under European regulations, which require equipment that is increasingly efficient and moins impactants pour l'environnement.
For restaurant owners, offering an air-conditioned dining room now meets a real customer expectation. During heat waves, many patrons prefer an establishment capable of maintaining a comfortable temperature instead of a sun-exposed terrace. The comfort becomes a criterion as important as the cuisine or the setting.
And that does not mean turning restaurants into ice boxes! Industry professionals typically opt for sensible cooling, with only a few degrees of difference from outside to ensure the well-being of everyone without going overboard.
As Paris summers grow hotter, air‑conditioned restaurants are emerging as a practical solution to keep enjoying the capital’s gastronomy in comfortable conditions. In search of an air‑conditioned restaurant? Here are the best spots in Paris!
Espace Gohan, the izakaya in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - The must-visit spot for summer evenings. In a quiet street in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, you'll find the restaurant Espace Gohan. A Japanese restaurant offering a genuine menu worthy of a Japanese izakaya at night. The concept is to share plenty of authentic small plates around drinks, and to savor the evening! [Read more]
Abstinence: the convivial table in the 15th arrondissement offering sharing plates
Abstinence is the new table of chef Lucas Felzine, who delights our taste buds with his naughty plates to share with friends to celebrate the return to normal life after months of abstinence! [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]
At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance
This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together. [Read more]
Currently, a stunning vegan restaurant that masterfully reimagines classic bistro dishes with flair and deliciousness
Following the success of their vegan concept store Aujourd'hui Demain, Cheyma Bourguiba and Raphaël Francisco are launching Présent, a plant-based bistro, also located in the 11th arrondissement. This new spot boldly reimagines traditional meat dishes in a fully plant-based format... and the results are truly impressive! [Read more]
Calcifer, the hottest new restaurant blazing in République
Calcifer is the name of Antoine Rollin's upcoming restaurant, set to open in the coming weeks near République. A fiery place through and through, focused on the art of grilling over open flames. [Read more]
Hallyu Kitchen, the Seoul-inspired Korean restaurant in Paris’s 9th arrondissement that transports you straight to Seoul
Hallyu Kitchen, the newest Korean restaurant in the 9th arrondissement, transports diners straight to the heart of Seoul with its authentic cuisine crafted by Chef Su-hyun. Enjoy sizzling grilled dishes wrapped in ssam, crispy fried chicken, and classic bibimbap—an experience that promises to satisfy every craving. [Read more]
Vesper, the Japanese restaurant in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is reinventing itself as an izakaya-inspired spot
Just a stone's throw from the École Militaire, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, Vesper transforms into a contemporary Japanese izakaya under the guidance of chef Roudy Petersen. This stylish spot from the Fitz Group offers a menu featuring sushi, caramelized black cod with miso, and refined cocktails—all served in an elegant setting where Tokyo meets Paris. Open now for both lunch and dinner. [Read more]
Katsu Katsu: The New Japanese Eatery Specializing in Crispy Breading in Paris 2nd District
Katsu Katsu is the latest Japanese spot opening its doors in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, bringing a dedicated focus on authentic Japanese breading. This unique eatery celebrates tonkatsu and its crispy variations, from pork and shrimp to mushrooms and potato croquettes. We went to try it out and here's what we thought. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Vaudeville, Art Deco charm
Since 1918, brasserie Le Vaudeville has been spreading the Parisian tradition across from the Bourse, with seafood platters, French classics and Art Deco decor, in an elegant, lively atmosphere. [Read more]
Discover Gangnam: Paris’s New Korean Jewel
Sponsored - An suspended interlude between Paris and Seoul, where time slows to a halt for the duration of a dinner. Nestled in the heart of Paris, our restaurant invites you to discover Korea’s distinctive flavors and culinary traditions in a warm, welcoming setting. [Read more]
Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement
Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please. [Read more]
Onyx, refined French bistronomy a stone's throw from department stores
Just a stone's throw from the department stores, Onyx impresses with its 4-metre agate wall and delights with its refined French bistronomy. [Read more]
Sam Chic, traditional Korean restaurant for barbecue and fondue lovers
Recognized by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sam Chic is a traditional Korean restaurant for lovers of barbecue, fondue and authentic dishes. [Read more]
Viet 1331, the 13th arrondissement's Vietnamese karaoke restaurant in immersive mode
Viet 1331 is the name of the new karaoke restaurant on the corner of avenue d'Ivry and rue Baudricourt in Paris's 13th arrondissement. We're off to the streets of Vietnam to discover some delicious, gourmet dishes. [Read more]
Suzie Wong, Bastille's Chinese restaurant with Biang Biang noodles
Suzie Wong is the name of the Panda Panda team's latest restaurant in Paris's 11th arrondissement. With its relaxed 70s-style decor, fresh noodle dishes, homemade dim sum and cool cocktails, this Chinese restaurant is sure to please. [Read more]
Dandino: our test of this fine Italian restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Dandino is the beautiful Italian restaurant in Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés district! Opened by chef Arnaud Ancora, Dandino offers an air of dolce vita with an authentic menu, all within an elegant, powdery decor and a captivating musical ambience. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Mon Coco, the convivial restaurant not to be missed in République
Opposite the Place de la République, Mon Coco is the place to be at almost any time of day or night. Whether it's a trendy cocktail bar, a family restaurant or a more intimate setting (depending on the table), it's one of those places in the capital where everyone agrees. [Read more]
Season Square, the delicious, affordable vegan canteen in the 13th arrondissement
In the 13th arrondissement, not far from the major university libraries (François Mitterand, BULAC...), you'll find a little neighborhood nugget: with its beautiful flower-filled terrace, low-priced burgers and 100% vegan cuisine, Season Square gives pride of place to generous cuisine that suits all diets. [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]
Le Méchoui du Prince, the Moroccan restaurant that bewitches the taste buds
Le Méchoui du Prince is a Moroccan restaurant in Paris where you really feel... like a prince. Here you can taste an authentic, tasty and generous Moroccan cuisine that gives you a taste of travel! [Read more]
Bleu Bao, the Bao Family's Chinese restaurant in SoPi
The Bao Family welcomes a new baby, Bleu Bao, which also celebrates Chinese cuisine, and in particular dim sum! [Read more]
Maison Louvard, the cosy bakery-restaurant in the 9th arrondissement
Maison Louvard is the name of a new Parisian spot that combines a spacious restaurant with a bakery-pastry shop! Let's head for rue de Chateaudun in the 9th arrondissement to discover this spot that combines good brasserie dishes with good bread, of course! Everything here is homemade, from the sauces to the burger buns! [Read more]
Fitzgerald, the gourmet address for seasonal cuisine by chef Pierre-Thomas Clément
Le Fitzgerald is the gourmet address on the Left Bank. This Parisian restaurant, nestled in the capital's 7th arrondissement, invites you to savor refined cuisine based on seasonal produce, imagined by chef Pierre-Thomas Clément. [Read more]
Pedzouille La Grange: a high-altitude inn perched atop the Novotel Porte de Versailles in Paris
The Pedzouille team takes you to 7th heaven, or rather to the 8th floor of the Novotel Porte de Versailles, with the opening of its new restaurant, La Grange. Opening on May 19, 2021, this high-altitude inn, perched in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, is sure to delight lovers of beautiful views, as well as fans of generous, franchouillard dishes. [Read more]
Le Mesturet in Paris: local cuisine by Alain Fontaine
If you like traditional Parisian bistros, then Le Mesturet is for you. Behind this Maître-Restaurateur establishment lies generous, authentic cuisine featuring seasonal, home-cooked dishes. [Read more]
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