Aaah, the gourmet and Michelin-starred restaurants of Paris, with their well-ironed white tablecloths, meticulous service and, above all, wonderful dishes on beautiful porcelain plates...
With the sun shining once again, it's more than ever time to find your way back to these gourmet addresses on the terrace. From 5-, 7- or even 9-course tasting menus that let the chef surprise us, to highly gourmet à la carte dishes, there's plenty to enjoy at these fine restaurants.
Pithiviers, bouchées à la reine, lièvre à la royale, veal sweetbreads, variations on vegetables or carefully prepared desserts, the French gastronomic meal, classified since 2010 as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by Unesco, still has a bright future ahead of it.
So, what's the best gourmet or Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris to enjoy on the terrace this week? Here are our top addresses to make the most of the fine weather, blue skies and sunshine.
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [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]
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. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
For a special occasion or simply to treat yourself, discover the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, tried and tested! [Read more]
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
