Just because all your friends are away on vacation doesn't mean you have to let yourself down - on the contrary! Enjoying Paris in August is an excellent idea for anyone who likes the calm and the streets free of hurried passers-by. There is, however, one small drawback to this summer period: many restaurants close their doors.
Rest assured right away: not all of Paris's restaurants ne ferment pas, fortunately, during the mois d'août. It is actually quite possible to eat basically whatever you want, and even on the 15 août dans la Ville Lumière, famously the quietest day of the year in the capital.
Tapas, French dishes, Italian or Korean specialties, sushi, maki and sashimi for fans of Japanese cuisine, even tacos and guacamole to feel like a quick getaway without leaving Paris... To be sure you find the restaurant that pleases everyone, on August 15, 2026 in Paris, follow the guide.
And don't forget to call to reserve and, while you're at it, to make sure these great spots are truly open!
Les Rupins: An Authentic Parisian Bistro in the 10th Arrondissement, Near the Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Just a stone’s throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, the Gare de l’Est and République, the restaurant Les Rupins is a genuinely authentic Parisian bistro. Located in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, it embodies Parisian tradition while offering 100% homemade, modern and generous cuisine, crafted from ultra-fresh, seasonal ingredients. Here, every plate spotlights the best of Parisian gastronomy in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. [Read more]
Maison Lautrec: the generous, festive neo-bistro with a thoughtfully crafted kitchen in the heart of Pigalle
Maison Lautrec serves hearty, inventive cuisine—almost bistronomic—in a retro setting just a stone's throw from Pigalle, delighting diners at lunchtime with affordable fixed menus as well as during the lively weekend evenings. A gourmand, relaxed spot with a few hidden corners! [Read more]
Ma !, Paris’s first Italian bouillon offering authentic cuisine at bargain prices
You couldn't have dreamt of a more fitting location for such an address: a few months in, Ma ! has set up on the Boulevard des Italiens. The menu offers authentic cuisine that brings the flavors of Italy to Paris, all while keeping prices reasonable. [Read more]
Kodawari Ueno: duck ramen to savor under the railway tracks of a Tokyo station — our photos
Nouvelle adresse dédiée au ramen à Paris ! The Kodawari brand keeps widening its footprint in the capital with its immersive, mouthwatering concept. For its third Parisian restaurant, tucked away in the 1st arrondissement, Kodawari invites diners to savor duck ramen beneath the railway arches of a famous Tokyo station. Here’s what you need to know about this new venue, named Kodawari Ueno. [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]
Chez Mimi, the Not-Parisian bistro reinventing itself in Colombes
Chez Mimi, the bistro run by the Les Bistrots Pas Parisiens group and tucked in the heart of Colombes in the Hauts-de-Seine, opens a new chapter in 2026 with a revised menu and a young, dynamic team at the helm. We tried it and here’s the full verdict. [Read more]
Mallory Gabsi: we tested 140°, his Belgian fry shop in Paris that opens with a smart deal
Mallory Gabsi’s fry shop 140° opens its doors this Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Montorgueil district (Paris 2nd arrondissement). Note that the first 100 visitors at opening will receive a free cone of fries. We checked it out in advance and here’s the full scoop. [Read more]
Langosteria: the air-conditioned rooftop and its terrace overlooking Paris
Langosteria’s air-conditioned rooftop and its panoramic terrace offer a spectacular view of Paris, perched on the seventh floor of the Cheval Blanc, in the former Samaritaine (1st). We put it to the test in the middle of the 2026 heatwave, and here’s what we learned. [Read more]
Cramat': we tried the pop-up restaurant by Alexy from Top Chef on the outskirts of Paris
The pop-up restaurant Cramat has set up its braziers at Quai Ouest in Saint-Cloud, where Alexy Algar-Denos, a Top Chef 2026 finalist, serves Catalan cuisine cooked over fire. We tried this table perched above the Seine, a must-try all summer in 2026, and here’s what we thought. [Read more]
Splash in Asnières-sur-Seine, the Seine-side restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens
Splash, the restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens in Asnières-sur-Seine, invites you to lunch or dinner by the Seine in a summery setting with a terrace, a pool, and seasonal cuisine. [Read more]
Shwi, the new Lebanese restaurant specializing in grilled chicken along the Canal Saint-Martin
Le poulet grillé libanais finally finds its Paris home with Shwi, the new street-food hotspot dreamed up by the Kubri team, to be discovered along the Canal Saint-Martin (Paris 10th) since spring 2026. We tried it and here’s everything. [Read more]
Maison Avoise, the Michelin-starred restaurant to discover in Issy-les-Moulineaux
This is the gem to discover. Maison Avoise is the gastronomic restaurant with a relaxed vibe and top-tier cuisine imagined by Alexis Voisenet and his team near Issy-les-Moulineaux. This starred address offers a culinary experience that awakens the senses, with excellent value for money. [Read more]
Entre 2 Siestes, a kid-friendly cafe and restaurant with a play area for kids, in the 15th arrondissement.
A place that doubles as a stroller-friendly cafe, a family-friendly restaurant, and a photo studio? Entre 2 Siestes offers a hybrid venue—a concept designed for the needs of young families, even those with toddlers—while staying accessible to everyone. [Read more]
We checked out this secret Italian spot tucked up against the Château de Fontainebleau, with a terrace and a brunch offering.
Nestled in the inner courtyard of the Hôtel de Cavoye, just a stone’s throw from the Château de Fontainebleau, Gina Trattoria serves hearty Italian fare crafted by Robin Sanchez, with a lovely terrace in a quiet garden and Sunday brunch. We went to check out the place and here’s the full story. [Read more]
Ruche: the Michelin-starred, nature-inspired gourmet restaurant at Domaine Les Bruyères in Yvelines
The Yvelines offer themselves a prestige setting with the consecration of a truly committed dining room. Nestled beside its kitchen garden, Ruche, a newly starred address, invites gourmets to a total immersion in haute gastronomy governed by the rhythm of nature. An exceptional eco-friendly restaurant, perfect for a getaway on the outskirts of the capital and for savoring meticulously crafted plates from seed to fork. [Read more]
Le Chou de Chanorier, the restaurant housed in a château in the Yvelines, unveils its gorgeous terrace at the Top
The Non-Parisian Bistros, which delight us with their restaurants, mainly in Hauts-de-Seine, opened last year a restaurant in Yvelines! And not just anywhere, since it’s at Château Chanorier in Croissy-sur-Seine that you can now go enjoy a meal. And surprise, you can discover a menu signed by Charlie Anne, the Top Chef 2025 finalist. We tested Chanorier’s Chou restaurant, which unveils a short, indulgent menu and even a vast terrace in the heart of a verdant park, offering raclette in winter and barbecue in summer. [Read more]
Chez Clo, refined bistronomy at wallet-friendly prices in a former brothel.
The rustic charm of the Datcha is a thing of the past! Chez Clo injects fresh energy into this address in Folie-Méricourt, balancing a wallet-friendly bistro at midday with a festive hotspot in the evening. [Read more]
The Marais' 300-square-meter rooftop, the Terraza Mikuna 2026
Terraza Mikuna, the 300-square-meter rooftop perched atop the BHV Marais building in Paris's 4th arrondissement, reopens for the 2026 season with a revamped menu, a new lunch offering, and some great cocktails. [Read more]
BẾP, the Sobremesa team’s new minimalist, à la carte Vietnamese restaurant.
Named BẾP, the new Vietnamese restaurant from Marie and Antoine Nguyen, joined by Émilien Quemener (the team behind Sobremesa), stands out for its minimalist menu that puts traditional cơm tấm in the spotlight. [Read more]
Thalie: the chic, intimate Greek restaurant in the heart of the Théâtre du Palais-Royal
In the heart of the iconic Théâtre du Palais-Royal, the Thalie restaurant unveils a new gastronomic act created by Mavrommatis. A refined dining room offering a culinary voyage of Greek flavors in a setting that echoes ancient theatres. [Read more]
Maison Roland, the new Parisian bistro at Shangri-La Paris, with a discreet terrace
Maison Roland, the new chic, gourmet bistro at Shangri-La Paris, opens its doors in the 16th arrondissement, boasting a discreet terrace tucked away in a garden. Classic bourgeois cuisine, an elegant setting, we went to discover it and here’s the full scoop. [Read more]
Le Jardin du SAX Paris: the private terrace with a pool opens its doors
Le Jardin du SAX, the Paris restaurant's intimate outdoor space, reopens for spring 2026 with a new seasonal menu, a heated pool and a live-music vibe in the 7th arrondissement. [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]
Double Impact restaurant: the gastronomic gem of Paris's 9th arrondissement that you didn’t see coming
At the foot of Montmartre, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, the newly opened Double Impact presents a tasting menu curated by chef Etienne Dupuy and Mickael Robinault. A living, seasonal kitchen sourced through short supply chains. We tried it and here’s everything about this charming discovery. [Read more]
L'Angle des Champs: a restaurant serving surprisingly Franco-Iberian flavors near the Champs-Elysées
A bold Franco-Spanish fusion makes its presence felt just steps from the world’s most famous avenue, in the intimate setting of a hotel restaurant. At À l’Angle des Champs, French technical finesse blends with the warm conviviality of the Iberian Peninsula. [Read more]
DKR, Afro street food, grilled chicken and Afro-descendant-inspired recipes in Bastille
BMK opens DKR, a restaurant dedicated to Afro street food in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. A new spot that puts African and Afro-descendant cuisines center stage. [Read more]
Il Primo Bacio, the go-to Italian dining spot in Fontainebleau (77)
It's the tale of a passion—the love of Italian cuisine—served daily for more than 20 years on the plates of Bellifontains who come to savor authentic, homemade fare. This story belongs to Il Primo Bacio, a benchmark of good cooking in Fontainebleau. [Read more]
Rooster, the Marseille-inspired fine-dining restaurant from chef Frédéric Duca in Batignolles
Comfortably tucked away in the Batignolles, Rooster, chef Frédéric Duca’s gastronomic restaurant, smells like a Mediterranean holiday. Here, Marseille is calling out at full blast. All that’s missing are the cicadas, and you’d swear you were there. [Read more]
L'Orée des Sablons, the go-to bistronomic restaurant in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne
From Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, L'Orée des Sablons serves creative, locally sourced cuisine from chef Kevin Pernette, in a cosy setting on Rue des Sablons not far from the Château de Fontainebleau. Open since early 2025 and already listed in the Michelin Guide 2026, it’s worth digging in. [Read more]
L'Auberge du Vieux Marly, a terrace-friendly restaurant in the Yvelines, is making a comeback (78)
L'Auberge du Vieux Marly, an institution in the old village of Marly-le-Roi in the Yvelines (78), is coming back to life in 2026 under the leadership of Myriam Guenfoud. A chalkboard menu, a shaded terrace, and homemade cooking await you at this charming village-style restaurant. [Read more]
La Table d'Alice, a convivial restaurant with a summer terrace in Versailles, Yvelines
La Table d'Alice, the welcoming bistro imagined by chef Cyril Fabien, opens its terrace for the sunny days on the pretty square opposite Saint-Symphorien Church in Versailles (78). We headed there to test it, and here’s what we found. [Read more]
Paris-Buenos Aires, Fernando de Tomaso's top Argentine restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Chef Fernando de Tomaso is your captain at the helm on the Paris–Buenos Aires flight, steering you toward the fiery delights of Argentine cuisine. A globe-trotting, generous table. [Read more]
La Ferrandaise, a traditional Auvergne bistro on the edge of the Luxembourg Gardens
Located for more than 20 years just steps from the Jardin du Luxembourg, La Ferrandaise serves a terroir-focused cuisine faithful to Auvergne. A generous, no-frills restaurant that boasts a sunny terrace for warm, sunny days. [Read more]
Chiv's Koy, the new temple of fried chicken in Paris's 13th arrondissement
Vous love roast chicken or homemade fried chicken? Head to Chiv's Koy on Rue Véronèse, in Paris' 13th arrondissement. The spot has just opened a new street-food outpost in a bigger space that’s perfect for family meals, hangs with friends, or a quick take-away if you’re in a hurry. We tried it and here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Casa Tua, the discreet, tucked-away Italian restaurant at J.K. Place Paris in the 7th arrondissement.
Tucked in the heart of the J.K. Place Paris townhouse in the 7th arrondissement, the Casa Tua restaurant serves generous and refined Italian cuisine, designed to feel like a home. A beautiful, discreet address on the Left Bank for a peaceful interlude. [Read more]
L'Amic, the friend-made bistro that’s making the 18th arrondissement buzz with its sunlit terrace.
New address in the 18th arrondissement, L’Amic sets up on Rue Letort with a simple promise: to bring together around a convivial table seasonal cooking, natural wines and a circle of friends with complementary backgrounds. A neighborhood bistro designed as a place to live, with a large sun-filled terrace. [Read more]
Rosario invites Spain to its table, and it's a hit.
Spain comes knocking at your door and invites you to Rosario, an Iberian restaurant whose menu is crafted by Spanish chef José María Goñi Martínez. [Read more]
L'Aventure: the chic restaurant with Art Deco accents and a private-club vibe, offering a view of the Arc de Triomphe
Mythic haven of Parisian nights from the 1970s, L'Aventure, located opposite the Arc de Triomphe, now unfolds as a hybrid space, part stylish restaurant with flamboyant décor, part exclusive nightclub. [Read more]
Le Parizot, the superb 100% Parisian ham-and-butter sandwich, in the 11th arrondissement
A ham-and-butter sandwich, and that’s it. Parizot’s menu is as simple as it is effective: a few recipes, perfected to a tee, giving lovers of good produce one of the capital’s best ham-and-butter sandwiches. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
On August 15, 2026
