There are days like this when you want to let life surprise you; days when you're dying to try something new; lunches and dinners when you want something new, especially on your plate. Yes, there are days like that in Paris when the desire to break with routine and get away from the ordinary is stronger than anything. And that's just as well, because there's so much to discover in Paris.
When it comes to cuisine, the capital has plenty to surprise. With dozens of new restaurants opening every month, it's not uncommon to come across an original concept, whether it's street-food imported from the ends of the earth, traditional specialties never before tasted in Paris, or chefs who go out of their way to imagine a new way of cooking, constantly reinventing themselves.
If you'd like to indulge yourself with new addresses and innovative concepts, check out our top addresses for unusual restaurants in Paris. You're in for a treat!
Restaurants with unusual concepts in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, original outings to enjoy
Hungry for originality? Discover the restaurants with unusual concepts waiting for you in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. Are you ready to be surprised? [Read more]
Restaurants with unusual menus and rare specialities to try in Paris, the best addresses
In search of culinary discovery? We share with you the best addresses of restaurants with little-known, rare or unusual specialties that await you in Paris. There's a surprise on the menu! [Read more]
Immersive restaurants in Paris, our best addresses with unusual decorations
Looking for an immersive gourmet experience? Embark on a discovery of Parisian restaurants whose settings plunge you into an unusual and exotic atmosphere. [Read more]
Unusual street food restaurants in Paris, our tips and good addresses
If you're a fan of surprising street food, discover some of the most unusual addresses in Paris, to enjoy with your fingers and on the go. These unusual street food restaurants will delight you! [Read more]
Top unusual brunches in Paris and the Ile-de-France to discover for original experiences
Discover unusual brunches in and around Paris for a weekend full of flavours and surprises! [Read more]
All-you-can-eat restaurant and brunch at the Château de Fontainebleau
In the very heart of the historic Château de Fontainebleau, nestles the restaurant "Les Petites Bouches de l'Empereur", operated by Monument Café. Available as a buffet during the week and as an all-you-can-eat brunch on Sundays and public holidays, the restaurant overlooks L'étang aux Carpes and its pavilion. [Read more]
Unusual: a gourmet dinner at Château Rosa Bonheur by candlelight
Château Rosa Bonheur, located in Thomery in the Seine-et-Marne region (77), is hosting four original gastronomic dinners every Friday in December 2024 in the enchanting setting of the Orangerie. An intimate, refined experience that blends historic heritage with exceptional cuisine. [Read more]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [Read more]
Faubourg Daimant, bourgeois vegetarian cuisine for saucing, it's insane!
And that's two for Daimant Collective! After Plan D and its vegan sandwiches, it's time for bourgeois cuisine and sauces at Faubourg Daimant, but always in 100% plant-based versions, of course! [Read more]
Network star chef Eloi Spinnler finally opens his second restaurant Colère (and it's top!)
Chef Eloi Spinnler, star of the social networks, has finally opened his second restaurant in Paris. Named Colère, it follows on from his first address, Orgueil, and proves to be terribly naughty. [Read more]
Bo Ranch, the huge restaurant-bar and reining venue unique in the Fontainebleau region
At La Chapelle-la-Reine, just a few minutes from Fontainebleau in the Seine-et-Marne region, Bo Ranch immerses you in an authentic western atmosphere. Europe's largest ranch, this unique venue combines a convivial restaurant-bar with a venue for reining competitions, all in a natural setting. An ideal getaway to enjoy tasty cuisine, admire horses in action and share warm moments, whether you're with family, friends or even lovers. [Read more]
"Des Restes": Top chef Jean Covillault's €22 anti-gaspi ephemeral restaurant in the Marais district of Paris
"Des Restes" is the name of this ephemeral restaurant opening to us from November 26, 2024 to March 30, 2025 in the 3ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. Dreamed up by former Top Chef candidate Jean Covillault, this restaurant offers only dishes made from ingredients you wouldn't have kept, all in an affordable €22 menu! We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Wagon Bleu Paris, an unusual Corsican-inspired restaurant in a century-old Orient Express carriage
In the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement, the Wagon Bleu is a Parisian institution reborn with a gourmet and festive concept that's well worth the detour. This unusual restaurant, set in an authentic 1925 Orient Express carriage, offers generous Corsican-style cuisine and a lively program of DJ sets on weekends. [Read more]
Ten Seconds Noodle, the delicious ten-second Chinese noodle restaurant, Paris 13th arrondissement
Among the many restaurants in Paris's 13ᵉ arrondissement, here's a little newcomer offering noodles in Ten Seconds. You choose the broth (or not), select the accompaniments and off you go for the piping-hot noodles, spiced to your tolerance level. [Read more]
Le Georges, the trendy rooftop restaurant at the Centre Pompidou
Le Georges, a rooftop restaurant with a spacious terrace at the top of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, offers an exceptional view of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian monuments. This trendy venue offers healthy, gourmet cuisine, creative cocktails and evening DJ sets. [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]
Yuxiangting, an unusual restaurant serving Chinese fondue, whether you like it or not, where a train provides the service
Yuxiangting is an all-you-can-eat Chinese fondue restaurant. The idea: you don't have to be with several people to enjoy a Chinese fondue in peace and quiet. The restaurant offers a fondue just for you, in a futuristic restaurant served by a train. [Read more]
Bar-Restaurant Manigua, Cuban-style bistronomy in the 9th arrondissement of Paris
Manigua is an astonishing bar-restaurant in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offering dishes from the four corners of the globe revisited in Cuban style. A wonderful culinary experience! [Read more]
Chez Loulou, an unusual restaurant in Paris where you can enjoy traditional cuisine with a twist
An unusual address awaits us in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. At Chez Loulou, you'll find yourself in the lair of a passionate chef who welcomes you into a unique atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional cuisine revisited using fresh produce, and for good value for money. [Read more]
Le Cornichon, a retro 70's restaurant with unbeatable value for money
With its retro 70s look, smiling team and unbeatable value for money, Le Cornichon is already a must-visit address in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
Granit: the place to practice bouldering, yoga and eat in Rueil-Malmaison
Looking for a friendly, sporty place to live in Rueil-Malmaison? Granit has set up shop here, offering bouldering, yoga and pilates classes, as well as a bistro and lounge area - enough to get you through the day! [Read more]
Atica, an immersive and cultural restaurant for a unique experience
Atica is shaping up to be one of the most exciting openings of the new school year, and promises a unique immersive experience. [Read more]
Bouillon Service, Bouillon Pigalle's self-service restaurant-boutique
Bouillon Service is Bouillon Pigalle's self-service restaurant-boutique, where you can take away the company's classics as well as a range of bakery products. [Read more]
Jungle Palace, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris: our review
After Under the Sea and Stellar, Ephemera unveils a third immersive restaurant in Paris. Head for the capital's 10th arrondissement to discover this concept, which this time takes us to the heart of the animal kingdom. [Read more]
Hasard, a French bistro where you can eat, drink and... scratch
A French bistro where you can eat, drink and try your luck at scratch cards. Rather... unusual. No mystery, it's all happening at Hasard! [Read more]
Le Bel Canto, for a unique dinner-opera experience in Paris!
Sponsored - Le Bel Canto Paris offers an unusual experience, one you'll want to enjoy at least once in your life. Blending opera and gastronomy, this restaurant-performance venue brilliantly fuses the art of opera with the finesse of French cuisine, in a magical setting on the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, on the banks of the Seine! Le Bel Canto Paris welcomes you this autumn! [Read more]
Stellar, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris that takes you into space
Have you ever heard of Ephemera, the 1st immersive restaurant in Paris? This unusual concept is sure to attract fans of original experiences to the capital. Since April 25, 2023, a second address has been taking us closer to the stars: Stellar! This time, we're taken into space with a menu that promises to be spacey! [Read more]
Inoveat, the unusual restaurant with a gourmet menu prepared with insects
A stone's throw from Châtelet, Inoveat is one of those storefronts you could walk right past and not even notice. And yet, we advise you to go through the door to discover the unusual universe of the place, between refined cuisine and insect-based products, all in the name of eating well. [Read more]
Halo, top chef Victor Blanchet's excellent restaurant hidden behind a concept store
Chef Victor Blanchet takes over Halo, a multi-faceted space that's part concept store, part bistro restaurant, part hidden cocktail bar, part private dining room. A unique address well worth the detour! [Read more]
Le Gainsbarre, the café-restaurant and cocktail bar at the Maison Gainsbourg
Le Gainsbarre is the name of a hybrid café-restaurant by day and cocktail bar-restaurant by night in the Maison Gainsbourg, the famous house transformed into a museum in honor of the artist. With a decor evoking the artist's early piano-bar years, come and enjoy a room service menu from lunch to dinner. [Read more]
La table des Bernardins, the unusual café-restaurant nestled in the nave of the Collège des Bernardins
La Table des Bernardins, located in the emblematic Collège des Bernardins in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is the ideal spot for a meal or a break in an atypical, historic setting. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, this restaurant-café offers a varied cuisine, ideal for a relaxing lunch or a passing snack. [Read more]
Dinner on a bus from Saint Germain to the Eiffel Tower!
One of the most original experiences the capital has to offer is eating in a bus with Paris as a backdrop. Discover the Bus Saint Germain 1920, the imperial bus that treats you to a Roaring Twenties atmosphere while admiring the most beautiful monuments the City of Light has to offer. [Read more]
Riviera Fuga, an Italian-Japanese restaurant floating on the Seine as beautiful as it is delicious
Barely open, the Riviera Fuga floating restaurant is already a firm fixture on the banks of the Seine, with its cuisine combining Italian and Japanese influences. [Read more]
Mistinguett, the Casino de Paris restaurant and its breathtaking Années Folles decor
Nestled on the second floor of the Casino de Paris, the bistronomic Minstinguett restaurant with its Années Folles decor is breathtakingly beautiful. [Read more]
Takuto (ex-Kaïto), the elegant hand-rolls restaurant of Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe
Takuto (ex-Kaïto), the restaurant of sushi master Takuya Watanabe, invites you to eat its delicate fish handrolls standing up. The take-away offer is ideal for a bucolic picnic. [Read more]
Tata burger, the unusual restaurant with willy burgers in the Marais
Tata Burger is the restaurant you'd like to have close to home: a generous cuisine, no fuss, formulas (or burgers) at low prices and above all, a warm welcome for this beautiful address not to be missed in the Marais. [Read more]
Under the Sea, the first immersive restaurant in Paris by Ephemera that takes us under the ocean
Under the Sea is the name of the first immersive restaurant in Paris. An unusual and affordable concept imagined by the Ephemera group. Head to the 13th arrondissement in the heart of a hidden room of the MK2 Bibliothèque for an original experience during a meal. [Read more]
Mao Fry, Taiwanese street food, XXL fried chicken and burgers to die for
Mao Dumpling Bar's little brother, Mao Fry takes a closer look at another mainstay of Chinese street food: the XXL fried chicken of Taiwan's night markets. [Read more]
Truffes Folies, the short circuit restaurant dedicated to truffles, just a few steps from the Champs-Elysées
Truffes Folies is a must for lovers of this exceptional delicacy in Paris. Truffes Folies is one of Paris's must-visit spots for lovers of this exceptional delicacy. Here, this highly flavored mushroom is at the heart of a creative, seasonal cuisine, with products sourced from short supply chains. [Read more]
Mala Boom, the first restaurant to serve málà xiāngguō, a highly spicy Chinese specialty
Are you familiar with málà xiāngguō, the Chinese specialty straight from the Sichuan region? Take the plunge at Mala Boom, the first restaurant to offer this highly spicy dish in Paris! [Read more]
Sushi Way, the restaurant that serves you sushi at full speed
In the heart of the Westfield Forum des Halles shopping center is a Japanese restaurant that has gone up a gear: it's Sushi Way, and we can assure you that your food will arrive at lightning speed. [Read more]
La Plume de Phénix, medieval tavern and friendly games bar with original fantasy dishes
Come and feast with friends in a warm and inviting tavern, and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere of this restaurant/game bar, La Plume de Phénix, surrounded by gaming and heroic fantasy references! [Read more]
Kodawari Tsukiji: the incredible restaurant dedicated to fish ramen in Paris
Some three years after the opening of the very first Kodawari Ramen in the Odéon district, a second address dedicated to ramen opens in the capital. The name? Kodawari Tsukiji. An opportunity to enjoy a new and incredible Japanese experience, both immersive and tasty. [Read more]
Isshin: the excellent Japanese ramen restaurant with immersive decor in Paris
Looking for an escape to Japan? Push open the doors of Isshin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this immersive restaurant offers a marvellous and delicious journey to the land of the Rising Sun to discover Tonkotsu-style ramen. Shall we take you on board? [Read more]
Ventrus, the nomadic, eco-responsible restaurant returns to the Parc de la Villette
Nomadic and eco-responsible, the Ventrus restaurant, which blends cuisine, ecology and architecture as close to nature as possible, returns to the Parc de la Villette for a second season, from October 26, 2022 to May 2023. In charge of the kitchens will be Mexican chef Alberto Rebolledo, in residence until Christmas, followed by other young chefs. After that, Ventrus will set off on new adventures in France! [Read more]
