Terrace gourmet restaurant guide - activities

Petit Boutary, a gourmet restaurant with an African flavour in the Batignolles district of Paris

Petit Boutary's little brother, Petit Boutary twirls gourmet plates on its large sunny terrace, twisted with chef Roméo Agbodjan's African touches.

Maison Avoise, an excellent gourmet restaurant that breaks the mould in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)

This is the nugget to discover. Maison Avoise is the relaxed, gourmet restaurant with top-flight cuisine created by Alexis Voisenet and his team in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Spoiler Alert: the address is well worth a visit.

The green terrace of the Marguerite 1606 with a view of the Eiffel Tower at the Domaine de la Reine Margot

The summer terrace of the Marguerite 1606 restaurant at the Domaine de la Reine Margot in Issy-les-Moulineaux is a haven of peace just outside Paris. With an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, you can enjoy bistronomic cuisine inspired by produce from the orchard and kitchen garden, in a listed setting that invites you to unwind.

The Burgundy's hidden terrace, a nugget for lunch in the heart of the 8th arrondissement

The Patio du Charles at the Burgundy Paris is in summer mode, with a summer terrace. It's a verdant, quiet, confidential terrace where we're delighted to sample the cuisine of chef Anthony Denon and pastry chef L'éandre Vivier. We'll take you there!

La Terrasse des Roses at the Westin Paris Vendôme, the sublime patio in bloom to see life in pink

Among the most beautiful hidden terraces in Paris, we reveal the beautiful Garden of Eden at the Westin Paris Vendôme, which is decked out in roses this year. This summer 2024, the discreet patio of the famous hotel in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement, facing the Jardin des Tuileries, takes us to the shores of the Mediterranean with a bar and menu that smacks of the south.

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 set 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!

The Shangri-La Paris garden terrace-restaurant: Summer by La Bauhinia for sunny days

The Shangri-La Paris reopens its summer terrace nestled in the lush greenery of its garden. Come and discover this superb ephemeral terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower, featuring summer marine cuisine by chef Quentin Testart and sweet treats by Maxence Barbot.

L'Oiseau Blanc, high-flying gastronomy at The Peninsula Paris

L'Oiseau Blanc, the prestigious restaurant-bar-terrace, is the pride and joy of The Peninsula Paris. This magical place welcomes you on the sixth floor of the Parisian palace, with a breathtaking 360° view of the city's finest monuments, including the Eiffel Tower.

L'Espadon at the Ritz Paris, Eugénie Béziat's gourmet restaurant

The famous Ritz Paris opens its brand-new restaurant, l'Espadon, in collaboration with talented chef Eugénie Béziat. A unique gastronomic experience awaits you in a sumptuous setting overlooking the hotel's Grand Jardin.

Acmé, ethical dining, dazzling gastronomy and exhilarating wines

With Acmé, Margot and Lucas have created an ethical table where you can savor dazzling dishes that rival the finest gourmet addresses. All accompanied by carefully selected, exhilarating wines.

The Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer terrace, is back with its open-air cinema

La Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer restaurant, is reopening its doors in Paris on May 9, 2023, so we can once again enjoy its magical setting. For an idyllic lunch or dinner in a verdant, flower-filled setting, and why not a film in June, this is the place to be.

Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles

A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight.

Le Bellefeuille, Saint James Paris Michelin-starred confidential and seafood-inspired restaurant

Le Bellefeuille is the new gourmet restaurant of Saint James Paris. After being open for a few months, chef Julien Dumas is awarded his first Michelin star. Let us go and discover this restaurant making you feel at ease.

Anona, Thibaut Spiwack's gourmet restaurant in Les Batignolles

Anona is the restaurant opened last year by chef Thibaut Spiwack in the Batignolles district. A gastronomic, responsible and sustainable restaurant in the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement.

Villa9Trois, Montreuil's star-spangled new institution

Montreuil institution Villa9Trois is getting a new lease on life under the impetus of young chef Camille Saint-M'Leux, who has decided to wipe the slate clean.

Mimosa, Jean-François Piège’s restaurant at the Hôtel de la Marine opens

Mimosa is Jean-François Piège’s restaurant opening very soon at the Hôtel de la Marine serving a never-before-seen food concept in Paris: a deviled egg (English for “oeuf mimosa” in French) bar but not only. Go and discover this unique place with majestic decor while enjoying the chef's dishes.

Qui Plume La Lune, Jacky Ribault's prodigious Michelin-starred restaurant

Jacky Ribault's Qui Plume La Lune restaurant celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. An opportunity to discover the chef's first Michelin-starred address, opened before the equally Michelin-starred L'Ours in Vincennes, and to be guided by chef Jean-Christophe Rizet on a gastronomic journey that focuses on goodness, beauty, short circuits and seasonality. A fabulous table.

Michelin starred restaurant Le Grand Véfour renews as a bistro, our test and pictures

Le Grand Véfour signs a new page in its story. Goodbye 2 Michelin stars, hello affordable menu with market produces on the great terrace, safe from the rain and sun, across the Palais Royal garden. The team is still settling in, but the historic house is starting the year auspiciously.

Pavyllon, Yannick Alléno's elegant Michelin-starred restaurant at the Pavillon Ledoyen

In the heart of the Pavillon Ledoyen, which alone boasts no fewer than 6 Michelin stars, chef Yannick Alléno treats gourmets at the counter of his 1* Pavyllon restaurant. An experience in its own right.

La Scène, Stéphanie Le Quellec's 2-star restaurant

Stunning dishes, refined surroundings: La Scène, Stéphanie Le Quellec's first restaurant, is a sight to behold.