What if we were to lend our support - on International Women's Rights Day and every other day of the year, it goes without saying - to the women who run restaurants in Paris, which are often under-represented and undervalued ?
Now, we can already see some of you taking offense at such an article, wondering "why highlight only restaurants run by women?" and arguing that"a similar article, dedicated solely to male chefs, would be unthinkable." Well, that's the whole idea: to shine the spotlight on those women, famous or not yet, who devote their lives to the complicated profession of cooking, and who have to fight even harder than the men to do it.
Far be it from us to draw up this list to drive a wedge between men and women - quite the contrary. It's here to underline the importance and necessity of diversity in the world of gastronomy, which is only possible if women chefs are finally recognized for their true worth.
So, here's a look at the restaurants run by women chefs in Paris, to give them all the strength and support they need, at a time when they account for just over 5% of Michelin Guide award winners.
At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance
This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together. [Read more]
Red Katz, a traditional Chinese restaurant in a fabulous retro setting
Between tradition and modernity, the Red Katz restaurant unveils a menu that pays homage to the greatest classics of Chinese cuisine, perfectly executed, in a truly fabulous setting. [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]
Moon Fusion, amazing Italian-Japanese fusion cuisine by the Mugung team
The Mugung team opens a second address, Moon Fusion. This time, no Korean classics, but fusion cuisine that blends Italy and Japan. [Read more]
Armande, a charming restaurant-caterer-pâtisserie where everything is homemade in Montmartre
Meeting Armande has to be earned. You have to climb to the top of the Butte Montmartre to discover this caterer-restaurant, which also serves as a small patisserie, but it's well worth the effort. [Read more]
Trâm 130, chef Priscilla Trâm's exciting first table
At last! Chef Priscilla Trâm has opened Trâm 130 on rue Saint-Maur. A long-awaited restaurant. So, what's the verdict? [Read more]
La Baignoire, the Sentier's best-kept bistronomic secret
Discreetly tucked away in an alleyway in the Sentier district, La Baignoire is a bistronomic table that deserves attention and praise. [Read more]
Riv'K, Levantine-inspired sandwiches in the Bonjour Bichat food court
The Riv'K restaurant, now located in the Bonjour Bichat food court, offers generous Levantine-inspired sandwiches made from French toast, in sweet or savory versions! [Read more]
Maison Bretonne, the authentic Breton crêperie in Saint-Paul
For a real Breton galette, made with organic ingredients, head for Maison Bretonne in Saint-Paul. [Read more]
Moom Mam, chic Thai bistronomy in Paris
Sponsored - Moom Mam is one of the must-visit addresses for Thai gastronomy in Paris. Located in the lively Grands Magasins district, close to the Théâtre Mogador in the 9th arrondissement, Moom Mam offers a modern setting and authentic Thai cuisine with a 100% Thai team. [Read more]
Blossom, chef Anaïs Foray's peaceful garden restaurant at the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel
A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a natural, locavore menu orchestrated by chef Anaïs Foray, here you are at Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel. The restaurant has just been awarded the Ecotable label! [Read more]
Iné and her delicate Japanese bentos at Strasbourg Saint-Denis
Japanese-born Sarah Ueta has opened her little Japanese shack near Strasbourg Saint-Denis, where she offers 3 delicate versions of the bento. [Read more]
Oma - All Day Food, like brunch at any time of day
At Oma - All Day Food, it's all in the name: the chance to eat sweet and savoury treats at any time of day! [Read more]
Very French Beans, coffee shop, grocery store and English restaurant in Les Batignolles
Part coffee shop, part grocery store and part English restaurant, Very French Beans is a true British deli that brings pies, sausage rolls and cookies to Batignolles. [Read more]
Amâlia, two Italian chefs at the helm of a fabulous gourmet restaurant
Italian chefs Cécilia Spurio and Eugenio Anfuso have opened Amâlia, a gourmet restaurant that hits the spot. One of our favorites of the year. [Read more]
Etsi - Le Bistro, the Greek-Parisian tavern in Paris' 18th arrondissement
Etsi - Le Bistro, is the first of two restaurants run by Franco-Greek chef Mikaëla Liaroutsos. Located just a few minutes from the Montmartre cemetery, Etsi takes us to Greece for a meal. [Read more]
Nepita, the Hotel Florida's Mediterranean restaurant, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot
Chef Amandine Chaignot is responsible for the Mediterranean menu at Nepita, the restaurant of the Hotel Florida. [Read more]
Datil, chef Manon Fleury's gourmet vegetarian restaurant
Chef Manon Fleury finally takes the plunge and opens her first restaurant in Paris, Datil. With the entire foodosphere eagerly awaiting her arrival, she succeeds with flying colors, unveiling a cuisine imbued with naturalness, seasonality and humanity, with great delicacy. [Read more]
Kapara, the rebirth of Balagan with chef Zohar Sasson
Balagan is dead, long live Kapara! The menu has changed, but the venue and its boisterous atmosphere remain the same. And in the colorful plates, sunny dishes signed Assaf Granit and executed by chef Zohar Sasson. [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]
Hanabi, The Social Food's Japanese restaurant in the Hana hotel
Shirley Garrier and Mathieu Zouhairi, aka The Social Food, are taking over the kitchens at Hanabi, the Japanese restaurant in the Hana hotel. Opening expected in January! [Read more]
La Brasserie des Arts, authentic Parisian brasserie by the book
With its own take on the great French classics, Brasserie des Arts is fast becoming an institution in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. A true Parisian brasserie, with attentive service to boot! [Read more]
Thiou, Apiradee Thirakomen's Thai restaurant back at the Norman hotel
Chef Apiradee Thirakomen installs Thiou, her iconic Thai restaurant from the 2000s, in the Hotel Norman, a stone's throw from Place de l'Etoile. [Read more]
Taco Mesa, chef Beatriz Gonzalez's authentic taco restaurant
Chef Beatriz Gonzalez has opened Taco Mesa, her taco restaurant in Paris. A long-awaited success story! [Read more]
Chicahualco, the cutting-edge Mexican restaurant by chef Mercedes Ahumada
Crush alert! Chicahualco is the nugget with a Mexican accent waiting for you in Paris's 17th arrondissement. Welcome to the restaurant of chef Mercedes Ahumada, who is the standard-bearer of a gastronomy that is still too little known in Paris, revealing specialties that are little represented in the capital. [Read more]
Groot, a delicious street-food pie shop from Top Chefs Hugo Riboulet & Albane Auvray
Top Chef 2023 winner Hugo Riboulet opens Groot, a street-food restaurant based around pies, in the company of his former teammate and friend Albane Auvray. Comfort and indulgence are the order of the day! [Read more]
Le Rigodon, a well-bred and sensible restaurant in the Folie-Méricourt district
The finest French farmhouse produce, prepared in simple, comforting recipes, is what you'll find at Rigodon. And at lunchtime, the restaurant also offers a takeaway sandwich option! [Read more]
Muse, Commune Image's creative restaurant in Saint-Ouen
At the gateway to Paris, Commune Image is an artistic venue, a new-generation cinema factory, now labeled Patrimoine d'Intérêt Régional. Between screenings, creations and previews, this is the place to come for lunch or dinner at Muse, the venue's new address. [Read more]
OMA, chef Ji-Hye Park's delicious Franco-Korean restaurant in the Château des Fleurs hotel
Nestled in the heart of the Château des Fleurs hotel, the OMA restaurant unveils a short, Franco-Korean-inspired menu, at the crossroads of chef Ji-Hye Park's two cultures. An address that certainly deserves to be better known. [Read more]
Aux 2 K, the discreet bistronomic address of chefs Samantha Kagy and Kimiko Kinoshita
Recently opened in Pigalle, Aux 2 K is the joint brainchild of chefs Samantha Kagy and Kimiko Kinoshita, who met at Jacky Ribault's Michelin-starred L'Ours restaurant. [Read more]
A Table, the simple bistronomic restaurant from chef Camille Guérin
Young chef Camille Guérin opens her first restaurant in the 7th arrondissement. With an evocative name: A Table! [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]
Soré, a generous African canteen-grocery on the Canal Saint-Martin
Embark on a journey to Africa and its thousand and one flavors at the Soré canteen-grocery store, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin! [Read more]
Rosy & Maria, the confidential café-restaurant of the Maison de Beauté Carita by Amandine Chaignot
Did you know that a superb café-restaurant, orchestrated by Amandine Chaignot, hides within the Carita beauty salon on Faubourg Saint-Honoré? In a refined setting, you can enjoy fresh, inventive cuisine at any time of day. [Read more]
Florence Kahn, the stunning Jewish institution in the Marais that hasn't aged a day
A true pillar of Ashkenazi culture and an authentic Jewish institution in the Marais, Florence Kahn has not aged a day since 1988 and still offers unrivalled pleasure. [Read more]
Chulita, Mexican street food and churros for brunch
Head to Chulita for a taste of Mexican street food, and in particular torta, a devilishly generous traditional sandwich. [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]
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]
Le Cyrano, affordable, comforting bistronomy in a historic setting
Whether for its fabulous historic Art Nouveau decor or its affordable bistro fare, there's a good reason to visit Le Cyrano, just a stone's throw from Place de Clichy. [Read more]
Epicerie Tempero, the locavore grocery-canteen-eating cellar of Alessandra Montagne-Gomes
Head to the 13th arrondissement to discover Tempero, Alessandra Montagne-Gomes' grocery-canteen-dining room, opened just opposite her restaurant Nosso. In the glasses, clean wines, on the plates, the chef's childhood recipes, and on the shelves, tons of good local produce. [Read more]
We guarantee you'll make some wonderful discoveries!
