When Valentine's Day comes around, Paris becomes more than ever the city of love. The capital attracts romantic souls in search of an iconic setting to say "I love you", and life becomes rosier around February 14th. Among the must-do plans for celebrating Lovers' Day is the quintessential Parisian experience: a candlelit dinner in a gourmet restaurant. And the good news is that the capital's finest addresses bend over backwards to ensure that gourmet couples enjoy a delicious moment in an atmosphere worthy of a chick flick.
From gourmet favorites to special menus and unique programs, we take you on a journey to discover these exceptional restaurants that promise to make your Valentine's Day 2024 in Paris gourmet and refined. Now all you have to do is choose from our selection and concoct a sweet program for a February 14th full of tenderness and sweetness. You're sure to love celebrating Lovers' Day the Parisian way! Gourmets be warned: this year, we're going all out for an exceptional gastronomic experience.
By the way, stay tuned: this selection is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. If you'd like to discover more of the best gourmet restaurants in Paris for Valentine's Day, be sure to consult this guide regularly. Make sure you book quickly, as these addresses are often overbooked in the run-up to February 14, 2024! And if you're looking for more ideas for the perfect program, here's some inspiration!
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]
Somewhere, the gourmet marine restaurant of top chef Florian Barbarot
Immerse yourself in the depths and dive into the world of the abyss with chef Florian Barbarot at his gourmet restaurant. At Chez Quelque Part, he honors the finest seafood... but not only. [Read more]
Madame Fan, an inventive Chinese gourmet restaurant a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe
Located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, Madame Fan is a refined restaurant offering top-flight Chinese cuisine at the crossroads of modernity and tradition. [Read more]
Le Marguerite 1606, Issy-les-Moulineaux's nugget restaurant in a historic setting
Accessible via the Mairie d'Issy metro station, Marguerite 1606, the Domaine Reine Margot's new restaurant, nestles in a verdant, historic setting overlooking the Eiffel Tower, offering refined, seasonal cuisine. In fine weather, a superb terrace awaits you. [Read more]
L'Auberge des Saints Pères, the excellent restaurant and gourmet hangout in Aulnay-sous-bois (93)
In the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis, near Aulnay-sous-Bois, the Auberge des Saints-Pères is a well-known gourmet restaurant that was awarded a Michelin star for almost 20 years. Although the restaurant decided to relinquish its Michelin star, its refined cuisine is still well worth the detour, with a menu devised by chef Jean-Claude Cahagnet. [Read more]
OKA - FOGO, the fiery double-restaurant from Michelin-starred Brazilian chef Raphaël Rego
A change of direction and address (again!) for Brazilian chef Raphaël Rego's OKA restaurant. Relocated to the 17th arrondissement, it has become OKA - FOGO, a double venue combining gourmet cuisine and grilling. [Read more]
Number 3: the star-studded, local and sustainable gourmet restaurant in Yvelines
Numéro 3 is the name of this elegant restaurant, nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, which honors the products of the Yvelines region, regularly unearthed by Laurent Trochain, a chef with a passion for local produce. It's been 20 years since he and his wife earned their first star in a former inn, where they now treat us to "vi-gétale" cuisine... we'll take you there... [Read more]
Vaisseau, chef Adrien Cachot's long-awaited restaurant in Paris
Top chef Adrien Cachot finally opens his restaurant in Paris. Named Vaisseau, it's already a victim of its own success, and richly deserved. [Read more]
Lafayette's, Mory Sacko's Paris restaurant, unveils. We tell you all about it!
Lafayette's is the name of Mory Sacko's new restaurant in Paris, which promises innovative fusion cuisine. Located at 8 rue d'Anjou, Paris 8e, this historic venue now comes alive with African and French influences, as well as a touch of American. [Read more]
Sienne, the bistronomic address of Michelin-starred chef Baptiste Renouard in Saint-Cloud
Michelin-starred chef Baptiste Renouard is preparing to open his second restaurant in Saint-Cloud, Sienne, due to open in mid-February 2024. [Read more]
Restaurant j'Adore, a gastronomic, romantic and festive restaurant in the heart of Les Batignolles
At Restaurant j'Adore, French gastronomic excellence comes to life in an intimate, elegant setting in the heart of the eponymous Batignolles hotel. Between marble, velvet and ostrich feathers, the romantic décor creates the perfect harmony to revel in the pleasures of refined cuisine, during a unique sensory experience, punctuated by music, shows and games ... [Read more]
Langosteria at Cheval Blanc Paris: Italy invites itself with treasures from the sea
A Langosteria restaurant is set to open at Cheval Blanc Paris in September 2021, with the desire to offer the best of Italian fish, seafood and shellfish in one of Paris's finest hotels. [Read more]
Tracé, chef Clément Vergeat's deeply moving gourmet table
Once again, chef Clément Vergeat touches our hearts with his new gourmet table, Tracé, opened in place of his previous restaurant Tamara. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Blanc by Shinichi Sato, gourmet table by the former chef of the ** Passage 53 restaurant
The former chef of ** Passage 53 is back in the news with the opening of Blanc by Shinichi Sato next autumn. [Read more]
Chenapan, the gourmet restaurant with its head in the stars
Newly opened in SoPi, bistronomic restaurant Chenapan is flying high, with its head in the (future) stars. [Read more]
Akabeko, the Franco-Japanese setting of chef Yasuo Nanaumi in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The new home of chef Yasuo Nanaumi in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Akabeko combines French and Japanese gastronomy with elegance. [Read more]
Trente-Trois, a discreet Michelin-starred restaurant hidden away in the Maison Villeroy hotel
Discreetly tucked away within the Maison Villeroy hotel, chef Sébastien Sanjou's Trente-Trois restaurant has earned a Michelin star for its well-executed yet classic French cuisine. [Read more]
Hectar, bold, casual French cuisine by Benjamin Schmitt
In the 9th arrondissement, the Hectar restaurant is a favorite with gourmets in search of daring cuisine that showcases French terroir thanks to the savoir-faire of chef Benjamin Schimtt, all in a relaxed atmosphere! [Read more]
Géosmine, chef Maxime Bouttier's first raw, living table
The announcement of the opening of chef Maxime Bouttier's first Parisian restaurant was full of promise. The verdict? [Read more]
Restaurant 1146 in Paris: an incredible steakhouse like in Japan
The Japanese wagyu restaurant 1129 offers us a new experience both gourmet and chic. Head to the basement of the establishment located in the 1st arrondissement in Paris to discover Steakhouse 1146, an intimate place where you can savor a high quality cuisine signed Masahiro Ishida. [Read more]
We tested the starred restaurant of top chef Mallory Gabsi in the 17th arrondissement
The young Belgian chef Mallory Gabsi, candidate of Top Chef 2020, opened his first restaurant in Paris, in the 17th district. [Read more]
Cèna, David Lanher and Hideki Nakamura's refined restaurant a stone's throw from Parc Monceau
A true table d'auteur, Cèna is David Lanher's intimate setting, as the crow flies from Parc Monceau. Chef Hideki Nakamura's menu is both moving and stirring. [Read more]
Le Grand Contrôle starred restaurant - Airelles Château de Versailles: Test & Review
How about a royal lunch overlooking the Orangerie at the Château de Versailles? Head for the Grand Contrôle restaurant and its Michelin-starred dining room, where you can step back in time for a magical meal in one of the sublime dining rooms or on the beautiful terrace in fine weather. [Read more]
Qasti, exquisite Lebanese cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam
Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam recounts his childhood in the streets and markets of Tripoli at his bistro Qasti on Rue Saint-Martin. A thrilling table. [Read more]
Perception, chef Sukwon Yong's delicate French-Korean cuisine
At Perception, chef Sukwon Yong creates bistronomic dishes rooted in French terroir, with delicate Korean notes. [Read more]
Granite, chef Tom Meyer's Michelin-starred restaurant
Tom Meyer opened his first restaurant in Paris, Granite, with Stéphane Manigold and Anthony Chenoz as pastry chefs. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star. [Read more]
Accents Table Bourse, Ayumi Sugiyama's delicate starred restaurant
Delicacy, refinement and elegance are all terms that describe Accents Table Bourse, the first restaurant of Japanese pastry chef Ayumi Sugiyama, just a stone's throw from the Palais Brongniart, which has been awarded a Michelin star. [Read more]
Pantagruel, chef Jason Gouzy's Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant in the Sentier district of Paris
At his Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant Pantagruel, chef Jason Gouzy takes three different approaches to each of his dishes. [Read more]
Source, the elegant gourmet restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The team behind La Daronne opens a new gastronomic restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Chef Jules Recoquillon is at the helm of Source, a unique and stunning menu. [Read more]
Nhome, chef Matan Zaken's ambitious first gourmet restaurant
A stone's throw from the Palais-Royal, chef Matan Zaken unveils Nhome, an intimate 20-cover gourmet restaurant featuring a unique and ambitious tasting menu. [Read more]
La Table du Connétable, Clément le Norcy's Michelin-starred restaurant
La Table du Connétable, the famous Michelin-starred restaurant at the Auberge du Jeu de Paume on the outskirts of the Château de Chantilly, welcomes its new Executive Chef: Clément Le Norcy. We're off to discover his inventive gastronomic cuisine, featuring the finest local produce. [Read more]
La Grande Cascade, the sublime starred gastronomic restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne
What if we went to rediscover the Grande Cascade? This gastronomic restaurant, Michelin starred for 55 years, never ceases to delight us in its exceptional setting, nestled on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement. It renews itself with new delicacies for our greatest pleasure. [Read more]
Omar Dhiab, virtuoso first Michelin-starred restaurant by chef Omar Dhiab
Chef Omar Dhiab, who has passed through some of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants, unveils his virtuoso, thrilling gastronomic cuisine at his first restaurant, to which he gives his name. [Read more]
Les Parisiens, generous bourgeois cuisine with no false notes by Thibault Sombardier
Chef Thibault Sombardier signs the menu for Les Parisiens restaurant, in the Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain hotel. On the menu, bourgeois cuisine honoring French traditions and a floating island... gargantuan! [Read more]
Act II (formerly Au_Top): the secret rooftop in Paris for a high Japanese cuisine
Acte II (formerly Au_Top), is this gourmet rooftop that hides in the heart of the capital with a surprising 360° view. In this restaurant of Jean Philippe de la Perle, we discover a panorama on the roofs of Paris while enjoying the dishes of Masahide Ikuta who reveals us a high Japanese gastronomy. [Read more]
VIVE, Maison Mer, David and Stéphanie Le Quellec's marine restaurant
David and Stéphanie Le Quellec will be opening their Table de la mer in September, featuring the finest produce from the French coast. [Read more]
Cléo, Bruno Aubin's sparkling, affordable gastronomy at Le Narcisse Blanc
Discover Cléo, Le Narcisse Blanc's restaurant, and chef Bruno Aubin's sparkling, affordable gourmet cuisine. [Read more]
Chiberta, Guy Savoy’s starred restaurant within walking distance from the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe
Chiberta is Guy Savoy’s excellent starred gourmet restaurant expecting us within walking distance from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées. Here, enjoy updated French cuisine thanks to executive chef Irwin Durand and his team’s talent. A great moment of sharing. [Read more]
Orgueil, small plates to share without prejudice and gastronomy by Eloi Spinnler
On the one hand, a bistro with small sharing plates, on the other, a bistronomic table in front of the ovens; Orgueil is a multi-faceted restaurant that young chef Eloi Spinnler directs with a master's hand. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Il Carpaccio, the Italian restaurant at Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
Il Carpaccio, the gourmet Italian restaurant in the Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris palace, has just reopened its doors, with two talented new chefs at the helm. The Michelin-starred duo of Alessandra Del Favero and Oliver Piras take the helm at Il Carpaccio. [Read more]
L'Envolée, the restaurant in the winter garden of the 5* hotel La Demeure Montaigne
Located in the winter garden of the 5* La Demeure Montaigne hotel, the L'Envolée restaurant celebrates French classicism, with the finest local produce. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Tse Yang, gourmet Chinese restaurant of the highest quality
For a gastronomic trip to China without even leaving Paris, head to Tse Yang in the 16th arrondissement. On the menu, top-flight Chinese cuisine, a blend of tradition and modernity. [Read more]
Plénitude, our review of Arnaud Donckele's gourmet restaurant at Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc Paris finally opens its doors, and with it Plénitude, the gourmet restaurant run by Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Donckele. Located on the second floor of the 5***** hotel, here's an outline of what's in store for one of the finest restaurants of the autumn 2021 season. [Read more]
The Galerie du Georges V for a treat
The George V invites us to a new culinary experience in its Galerie. For the start of the 2021 season, Chef Alan Taudon has created a new menu that pays tribute to French terroir and savoir-faire. We're back with the essential dishes of French gastronomy, creatively reworked. [Read more]
Shang Palace, France's only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant
Shang Palace, France's only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant, has finally reopened. So now's the time to (re)discover Chef Samuel Lee's fine cuisine, with more affordable menus. [Read more]
Faham: Kelly Rangama's Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris - VIDEO
Faham is former Top Chef 2017 candidate Kelly Rangama and her spouse Jérôme Devreese’s restaurant in the heart of Paris 17th restaurant. One enjoys a delicious exotic cuisine ticking all the boxes of the metropolitan gastronomy. Faham has just been awarded its first Michelin star! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Origines, chef Julien Boscus's excellent first restaurant
With the opening of his first Origines restaurant in Paris, chef Julien Boscus once again proves to gourmets the full extent of his talent in the kitchen. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
At Mosuke, Mory Sacko (Top Chef 2020) brilliantly combines African and Japanese inspiration
Mory Sacko, one of the emblematic candidates in the 2020 season of Top Chef, has just opened his first restaurant in Paris. Named Mosuke, this new gourmet spot blends African, Japanese and French cuisine. [Read more]
L'Ours, Jacky Ribault's fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant in Vincennes
Head for L'Ours, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Vincennes, to discover the stirring gourmet cuisine of chef Jacky Ribault. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Le Bon Saint Pourçain, top-flight cuisine next to Saint-Sulpice
Just a stone's throw from the church of Saint-Sulpice, Bon Saint Pourçain is a favorite with gourmands and gourmets alike. Fabulous. [Read more]
Dupin, chef Nathan Helo's excellent first table
L'Epi Dupin is dead, long live Dupin! The famous restaurant on the Left Bank has been given a facelift and a new name. From now on, the restaurant is called Dupin, and at its helm is young chef Nathan Helo, opening his first table here. [Read more]
Emotions and delicacy on the plates of the Etude Michelin-starred restaurant
Chez Etude, chef Keisuke Yamagishi takes gourmets on a delicate and moving journey. [Read more]
Gourmet Valentine's Day at chic restaurant Sphère!
Sponsored - A spacious room with contemporary, elegant decor and top-flight cuisine by chef Tetsuya YOSHIDA, making for a very romantic evening at Le Sphère Paris 8ème. [Read more]
Gastronomic Valentine's Day at Passionné
Sponsored - Chef Satoshi HORIUCHI has composed a menu to match the event, using his favorite products of the moment... prestigious dishes featuring scallops, lobster and wagyu beef. Refined and delicate, Passionné creates the perfect atmosphere for a memorable evening for two. [Read more]
Abstinence, the 15th arrondissement table with naughty dishes
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]
