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These are the 10 hottest restaurants in Paris

As the gourmet capital of the world, Paris not only offers haute cuisine at the highest level - there are also trendy, innovative restaurants galore.

July 26, 2024


Maxim's

 
 
 
 
 
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The Parisian landmark is back! The rebirth of this Art Nouveau jewel comes with a slight facelift by Cordelia de Castellane. The menu celebrates the great classics of French cuisine. 

Maxims's
3 Rue Royale, 75008 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 42 65 27 94
Web: restaurant-maxims.com

Halo

 
 
 
 
 
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This 18th century mansion with a glass roof from the Eiffel era is not only home to a concept store - there is also a restaurant by top chef Victor Blanchet hidden behind the changing rooms.

Halo
12 Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris, France
Web: halo-paris.com

La Tour d'Argent

 
 
 
 
 
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The historic restaurant that inspired the Pixar film "Ratatouille" has been given a new lease on life. What remains is their signature duck dish, which was created in 1890 and has been served millions of times since.

La Tour d'Argent
15 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 43 54 23 31
Web: tourdargent.com

Le Stresa

 
 
 
 
 
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This small Italian restaurant has a large fan base. Two of their pasta dishes are even named after famous regulars: "Alain Delon" Trenette and "Jean-Paul Belmondo" spaghetti.

Le Stresa
7 Rue Chambiges, 75008 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 47 23 51 62
Web: instagram.com/le_stresa

Lapérouse

 
 
 
 
 
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Under Benjamin Patou, great-grandnephew of fashion designer Jean Patou and head of the Moma Group (Noto, Manko, etc.), the Parisian institution has been given a new look; chef Jean-Pierre Vigato celebrates neoclassical cuisine.

Lapérouse
51 Quai des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 43 26 68 04
Web: laperouse-paris.fr

Hakuba

 
 
 
 
 
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Since March, the trendy luxury hotel Cheval Blanc has been home to a fourth restaurant, Hakuba (Japanese for “white horse”), which serves the creations of sushi master and Michelin-starred chef Takuya Watanabe.

Hakuba
8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 40 28 00 00
Web: chevalblanc.com

Kapara

 
 
 
 
 
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Farewell, "Balagan", bonjour "Kapara": In the Rue d'Alger, just behind the renowned hotel "Le Meurice", Israeli star chef Assaf Granit has reinvented himself with his new place, "Kapara" - however, the great atmosphere has remained the same.

Kapara
9 Rue d'Alger 75001 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 7 67 40 56 29
Web: kaparaparis.com

Ogata Paris

 
 
 
 
 
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The "Ogata" in the Marais is many things: a boutique for tableware, a gallery, a tearoom, a Japanese pâtisserie and restaurant, all in one. The latter has now also been awarded a much-deserved Michelin star.

Ogata Paris
16 rue Debelleyme 75003 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 80 97 76 80
Web: ogata.com

Lafayette's Paris

 
 
 
 
 
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The former townhouse of the Marquis de Lafayette is home to the Moma Group’s latest restaurant: At the helm is Mory Sacko, one of the most sought-after young chefs – he graced the cover of the “TIME 100 Next” magazine, for instance.

Lafayette's
8 Rue d'Anjou, 75008 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 40 17 04 77
Web: lafayettes-restaurant.com

L'Avenue

 
 
 
 
 
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This restaurant from the Hotel-Costes group, revolutionized the Parisian dining scene 40 years ago. Time has proven however, that it will never go out of fashion. Pro Tip: sit outside on the corner of Avenue Montaigne and watch stylish Parisians go about their day.

L'Avenue
41 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 1 40 70 14 91
Web: avenue-restaurant.com

Read more: The 10 most beautiful hotels in Paris

This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Spring 2024.

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