Every Christmas and New Year, it's the same thing: there are those who opt for the restaurant option and spend both New Year's Eve with their feet under the table, and then there are those who prefer to do things themselves and get down to the business of preparing the crazy menu that will amaze and delight their guests.
If you're in the latter category, then you're probably looking for the best places in Paris to order the must-have holiday dishes.
Foie gras, pâté en croûte (or even Oreiller de la Belle Aurore for the more aesthetically minded); oysters, scallops and smoked salmon for lovers of iodized flavors - and even caviar for those who don't deny themselves anything; turkey, capon or any other poultry already prepared with great care; not forgetting quality cheeses, a must for any good French New Year's Eve.
For those with a sweet tooth, don't hesitate to scour the streets and stores of the capital for the perfect Yule log, the ice cream of choice for a light end to the New Year's Eve, or the little cookies and chocolates to accompany the coffee that will bring the feast to a close.
If you're looking for all these must-have holiday specialties, here are the best addresses in Paris!
Maison Vérot, contemporary charcuterie with the seasons
Pâtés en croûte, pies, terrines, gold medal-winning white ham and delicatessen dishes; Maison Vérot, a benchmark delicatessen, is constantly renewing itself with the seasons. [Read more]
Le Minet Galant, a charming French bistro a stone's throw from the Bouffes Parisiens theater
A charming French bistro a stone's throw from the Bouffes Parisiens theater, Le Minet Galant declaims its love of bistro-style cooking. [Read more]
Astara, the restaurant dedicated to fine seafood - permanently closed
In the 1st arrondissement of Paris, Astara has opened a restaurant that doubles as a well-stocked seafood store. On the menu: tarama, caviar, smoked salmon and an attractive winter menu. [Read more]
Petrossian opens a new boutique in Paris to celebrate its 100th anniversary
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Petrossian opens a new boutique in Paris. On the menu: the House's must-haves, comfort food and a selection of sandwiches revisited with a Petrossian twist. [Read more]
Le Coqui, the right address for a seafood aperitif with an excellent quality-price ratio
Le Coqui is the tapas bar that democratizes and dusts off the traditional seafood platter. Here, fresh shellfish and crustaceans will delight you for an excellent quality-price ratio. Perfect for oyster lovers! [Read more]
Le Café de la Paix: the sublime historic restaurant in Paris with a renovated setting
The Café de la Paix, this world-famous restaurant classified as a historical monument, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful restaurants in Paris. The emblematic Parisian restaurant, ideally located on the magnificent Place de l'Opéra, welcomes you since its renovation in its two bright and airy spaces, entirely redesigned by the architect Pierre-Yves Rochon in 2021. [Read more]
Seafood platters from brasserie La Lorraine delivered for the holidays
Oysters, mussels, shrimps, lobsters... Put together your own seafood platter on La Lorraine's website, and treat yourself this Christmas! [Read more]
Le Vaudeville: traditional cuisine and seafood for the century-old Parisian brasserie
Few Parisian brasseries can boast of celebrating their 100 years. This is the case of the Brasserie Le Vaudeville, a true institution nestled in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, just opposite the Bourse. With its classic Parisian brasserie dishes and its seafood, Le Vaudeville has not finished seducing the taste buds of Parisians. [Read more]
Dessirier, the unmissable fish restaurant of the 17th century
Do we still need to introduce Dessirier? This institution in the 17th arrondissement is certainly one of the best fish restaurants in Paris. [Read more]
Champs Libres, the virtuous grocery store and its healthy, seasonal lunch offer
At Champs Libres, fruit, vegetables and other foods are as local as possible, in season of course, some organic, and in all cases of the highest quality. And at lunchtime, the grocery store offers healthy dishes to take away. In short, everything you'd expect from a good neighborhood grocery store! [Read more]
La Fromagerie du Louvre, quality French cheeses, picnic boxes and takeaway sandwiches
La Fromagerie du Louvre is the place to go for lovers of good cheeses, just a stone's throw from the Samaritaine. On the menu: carefully selected French cheeses, picnic boxes and cheese sandwiches to go! [Read more]
Père Lacheese, Monbleu's all-you-can-eat raclette dairy and bar
Fancy an all-you-can-eat raclette? It's happening at Monbleu cheese dairies and restaurants! This is your chance to discover Père Lacheese, the new Monbleu fromagerie-buvette, just a stone's throw from Père-Lachaise! [Read more]
Frescolet, the South-West grocery and cheese store, in Pigalle
At Frescolet, Pigalle's grocery and cheese store, you'll discover all the best the South-West has to offer: cheeses direct from the producers, as well as fine groceries, organic wines and beers, foie gras, cassoulet, jams, honeys... [Read more]
Jay&Joy, 100% plant-based creamery and cheese shop in Paris - permanently closed
Jay&Joy is a 100% plant-based creamery and cheese shop in the 11th arrondissement, offering vegan "faux-mages" by the slice. How about trying an alternative to cheese? [Read more]
Evi Evane, Greek delicatessen and sunny grocery store in the Marais
Evi Evane has set up store in the Marais district of Paris with a well-stocked Hellenic grocery store and a caterer offering traditional Greek mezzés and recipes. [Read more]
Maison Kalios, the Greek siblings' grocery x delicatessen in Paris
Maison Kalios is the very first physical Kalios address in Paris. Here, you can pick up the finest local Greek produce in the grocery section, before preparing a colorful packed lunch at the catering counter! [Read more]
Da Rosa, the excellent Mediterranean restaurant and grocery store
It's good, it's beautiful, it's original: José Da Rosa invites you to his grocery-canteen for an extraordinary gustatory voyage based on fine Mediterranean products. [Read more]
Eataly, the temple of Italian gastronomy in Paris
Eataly in figures: 4,000 sq. m. of floor space, 2,500 sq. m. of delicatessen, 800 Italian wines, 7 food outlets... The opening of this new spot dedicated to Italian gastronomy is sure to please. [Read more]
Christophe Louie and his panettone store in the Marais district of Paris
Christophe Louie has opened his first store dedicated to panettone, and a whole host of Italian viennoiseries, breads and brioches await you in the Haut-Marais! [Read more]
Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse, the delicious manufacture of the starred chef dedicated to cookies
After coffee, chocolate and ice-cream, Alain Ducasse is embarking on a new adventure: the cookie. The opening of the Biscuit Alain Ducasse is scheduled for September 1st! [Read more]
L'Alimentation, the amazing bakery of Benoit Castel
Pastry chef and baker Benoit Castel unveils L'Alimentation, his amazing bakery where you can pick up a multitude of quality products! [Read more]
Fruttini by MO, the exceptional ice cream shop just a few steps from Le Bon Marché
Lovers of fruit, sorbets and other ice creams go to Fruttini by MO, a new spot in the 6th arrondissement of Paris offering oranges, passion fruit, pears, apricots, almonds, bananas and other frozen lemons. The opportunity to refresh yourself as it should be this summer, especially during the heat wave... [Read more]
The best chocolates, macaroons and sweets of Christmas 2023 in Paris
This Christmas 2023 in Paris, chocolatiers, confectioners and patissiers are bending over backwards to bring even more indulgence to your festive season! We reveal the best chocolates, macaroons and other sweet treats this festive season! [Read more]
Our selection of Paris 2024 Yule logs from Île-de-France, tested and validated
Looking for the best Yule logs of 2024? Original, refined, exceptional or affordable, but all delicious, discover this year's finest creations. From favorite bakeries and patisseries to the grandes Maisons and palaces, discover the top logs for Christmas 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
And why not learn to cook for yourself?
