Tired of the traditional metro-work-sleep trio, do you feel like adding some sunshine to your life? It's not easy to keep your spirits up when you know that your next vacation isn't for weeks or even months. So why not start by putting some sunshine on your plate?
Fortunately, the capital is overflowing with good ideas and addresses to help you get back into the vacation spirit... in Paris! Unusual swimming pools, water sports activities, accrobranche sites, summer terraces- it's all good for morale! And when it comes to food, you'll want to head for Paris's exotic restaurants, to munch on a little piece of sunshine that's sure to warm the heart and taste buds.
Iberian, Greek and seafood specialties; small Korean, Chinese or Japanese dishes for those who dream of Asia; and why not fresh pasta or a good pizza to feel like you're in Puglia? There's no need to wait until your next vacation to put your worries on hold and enjoy a good meal!
Here are our top addresses for exotic restaurants in Paris, so you can enjoy a week of gourmet delights!
Assinie, the elegant African restaurant in the 17th arrondissement, awakens the taste buds
Located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, the Assinie restaurant invites you on a culinary journey between the Ivory Coast and France. After a fire last December, the restaurant was reborn to offer a unique sensory experience in the heart of Paris. With its new decor and colorful cuisine, this restaurant is a tribute to West Africa. [Read more]
Alma: the delicious Corsican tapas bar and restaurant in Montorgueil
Take a trip to Corsica at Alma, a restaurant and tapas bar typical of the island of beauty, in the Montorgueil district, where you can feast on good food in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. [Read more]
Hakuba: we tested the exclusive Omakase experience at Cheval Blanc Paris, the Japanese restaurant
Discover Hakuba, the Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of the prestigious Cheval Blanc Paris. The restaurant offers a unique immersion in the art of Japanese gastronomy, with Omakase menus carefully orchestrated by sushi master Takuya Watanabe, in collaboration with sauce master Arnaud Donckele and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. A delicate experience that echoes Japanese tradition and the quest for authenticity. [Read more]
Kuti, a free and generous pan-African restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
From Ghana to Nigeria to Senegal, Kuti unveils his pan-African cuisine at Strasbourg Saint-Denis, and it's a real treat. [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]
The Cubana Café bar-restaurant-smoking room never ceases to take you on a journey.
Sponsored - Welcome to Cubana Café, a unique bar, restaurant and smoking room where the warm atmosphere and Cuban flavors await you from 11:00 am to 4:00 am on weekdays and until 5:00 am on weekends. [Read more]
Mido Paris, the fine nikkei restaurant at the Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile
The Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile unveils its restaurant, a nikkei table called Mido Paris. As connoisseurs will have gathered, this is the little sister of a cult address on the Riviera. So, what's the verdict? [Read more]
Casetta, the Mediterranean restaurant and its charming garden in Neuilly-sur-Seine (92)
Casetta, the restaurant and cocktail bar at Hôtel le 5 Particulier in Neuilly-sur-Seine, is establishing itself as the region's new gastronomic hotspot. On the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, this verdant haven invites you to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in idyllic surroundings, from breakfast to dinner. Whether outside - flowers, half-timbering and wrought iron - or inside - velvet, marble and Versailles parquet flooring, Casetta brings the charm of country homes to the city. [Read more]
Discover Gangnam, the new Korean jewel in Paris
Sponsored - Le Gangnam is the capital's new must-visit restaurant for all lovers of Korean cuisine. Located in the heart of Paris, this restaurant invites you to discover the unique flavors and culinary traditions of Korea in a warm and friendly setting! [Read more]
UNI Paris, chef Akmal Anuar's chic Japanese restaurant
A very chic Japanese restaurant is about to open its doors this autumn, in the Golden Triangle: UNI Paris. [Read more]
Santa Carne, the place to be for lovers of Argentine-style grilled meat at Bastille
In Argentinian, Santa Carne literally translates as "sacred meat", "holy meat", and it's no coincidence that this address is so named. Here, meat is more than sacred, it's a religion: cooked, prepared or roasted according to the principles of Argentine parilladas, Santa Carne takes you back to Latin America for a meal to share. [Read more]
ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's elegant and refined Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké
Audacity, sensitivity and beauty are the watchwords of ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké. With, we hope, a star under its belt next year. [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]
Oté, street-food classics from Reunion Island
In a pop atmosphere of intense red, blue and yellow colors, Oté serves up classic Reunionese street-food dishes. [Read more]
An all-you-can-eat brunch on a terrace with breathtaking views in the Yvelines?
Are you looking for an all-you-can-eat buffet brunch on a sunny terrace? Let's go to the Belvédère du Domaine de la Corniche, located in Rolleboise in the Yvelines region, where every Sunday we enjoy a brunch with a breathtaking view over the Seine valley. [Read more]
The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]
Matka, chef Piotr Korzen's gourmet Polish restaurant
Young chef Piotr Korzen opens Matka, his first restaurant in Paris, featuring the great classics of Polish cuisine with a gastronomic twist. [Read more]
Mayli's Resto & Co: a typical little restaurant serving empanadas and Chilean specialities
For a gourmet break with a change of scenery, head to Chile for delicious homemade empanadas and Latin American specialties at Maylin, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Mojju, chef Thibault Sombardier's Franco-Korean restaurant
Chef Thibault Sombardier has launched Mojju, a Korean restaurant with a French twist. [Read more]
Iodé, Paris's genuine affordable sushi bar
Forget your preconceptions about sushi counters ('too expensive', 'too stuffy'), the Japanese restaurant Iodé has landed in Paris to demonstrate that it's possible to combine responsible French fishing, affordable prices and a genuine culinary voyage. [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]
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]
Biondi, authentic Argentine cuisine by chef Fernando de Tomaso
Biondi invites you to discover the tasty Argentine dishes created by chef Fernando de Tomaso. A change of scenery at an affordable price! [Read more]
21G Dumpling, a home-made DimSum restaurant near Bastille
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the Aligre market, the 21G Dumpling Chinese restaurant serves up Taiwanese cuisine: 100% homemade gourmet dimsums, including the famous Xiao Long Bao, to enjoy in the warmth of a Taiwanese night market atmosphere created by Esthel Eghnart, TV and film set designer! [Read more]
Figuig, the excellent Moroccan restaurant where tradition, modernity and a good atmosphere meet
Not far from the Arc de Triomphe, nestled in the Rue de Brey, the Figuig restaurant is an invitation to travel and celebrate! Here, you'll find authentic Moroccan cuisine prepared according to the rules of the art, with the added bonus of live music and Oriental dancing on weekends, all in a setting that's both elegant and exotic. [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]
Ardi, the restaurant and concept store based on Palestinian cuisine and handicrafts
In the 18th arrondissement, take the time to discover Palestinian gastronomy and craftsmanship at the only restaurant in Paris to celebrate Palestinian know-how. A warm and authentic concept store! [Read more]
Ayahuma, a stunning, friendly and (very) affordable Ecuadorian restaurant
Between Voltaire and Père Lachaise, a well-kept secret that local regulars pass on to each other: the Ayahuma restaurant. A (very) friendly, (very) tasty and (very) affordable address. A big yes. [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]
Sharma Ji, chef Manoj Sharma's Indian restaurant far from folklore
Chef Manoj Sharma has opened Sharma Ji, a far-from-folkloric Indian restaurant that honors his family recipes. [Read more]
Pin-Pan, Argentinian competition sandwiches
When two street food moguls join forces, the result is Pin-Pan, an Argentinian street-food restaurant where you can devour competitive sandwiches. [Read more]
Mugung, Sentier's favorite Korean restaurant
Dive headlong into Korean dishes at Mugung restaurant in the Sentier, a far cry from the ever-popular bibimbap and bulgogi. [Read more]
Maison Kapunka, a Thai bistro combining tradition and modernity
Between tradition and modernity, Maison Kapunka opens a new Thai restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Colchide in Paris: a tasty plunge into Georgian cuisine
For a tasty trip to Georgia, head for Colchis! With two locations in Paris, the gourmet chain is showcasing delicious specialties from this fascinating Caucasus country. [Read more]
Adraba, the restaurant that gives Levantine cuisine a new lease on life
The umpteenth new Levantine restaurant in Paris, Adraba stands out from its peers for its sincere approach and flamboyant execution. [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]
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]
Aglio e Olio, a little Italian nugget on the block
A little neighborhood nugget, the Aglio e Olio restaurant seduces as much as it delights with its traditional Italian recipes, to be savored in the shade of the terrace. [Read more]
Delhi Bazaar, contemporary and creative Indian restaurant
Contemporary and creative, the Delhi Bazaar restaurant overturns the codes of Indian cuisine as we know them in Paris. A more than successful challenge! [Read more]
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