1. Sushi Park Paris : The Omakase Experience at Saint Laurent

In Los Angeles, Chef Peter Park’s delicate sushi creations attract food lovers. Anthony Vaccarello, creative director of Saint Laurent, decided to bring this experience to Paris. After a 2022 pop-up, the brand permanently opened Sushi Park Paris in the basement of its Rue Saint-Honoré boutique. Inspired by the Japanese omakase tradition, the menu features refined sushi such as fatty tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and sea bream, accompanied by green tea, Japanese-inspired cocktails, and delicate desserts.

📍 Address: Saint Laurent Boutique, 213 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
⭐ Must-try dish: Omakase sushi selection

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2. L’Aventure : Franco-Asian Fusion near the Arc de Triomphe

While awaiting the grand opening of a new luxury hotel, L’Aventure has already unveiled its restaurant and private club near the Arc de Triomphe. Created by the Beaumarly group, with interior design by Martin Brudnizki, this venue offers a menu blending French and Asian flavors. Expect dishes like tuna tartare, grilled leeks with hazelnuts, and sole fillets, all crafted under the artistic direction of Vincent Darré. At night, the lower level transforms into a chic club.

📍 Address: 4 Avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris
⭐ Must-try dish: Tuna tartare

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3. Les Lyonnais: A Fresh Take on a Parisian Bistro Institution

A beloved destination for bistro-style dining, Les Lyonnais has been run by Alain Ducasse since 2002. Now, he passes the torch to Margot and Félix Dumant, who are refining the restaurant’s bouchon-style cuisine. The new menu features coddled eggs with cream and bacon, pike quenelles with crayfish sauce, crispy scallops with sorrel sauce, and comforting pot-au-feu. Dessert lovers will enjoy silky caramel custard and dark chocolate mousse with cocoa nibs.

📍 Address: 1 Rue de la Bourse, 75002 Paris
⭐ Must-try dish: Pike quenelles with crayfish sauce

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4. Le Café de l’Usine : Seasonal Cuisine in a Former Factory

As its name suggests, Le Café de l’Usine is housed in a factory dating back to 1870. Once home to coopers, rubber manufacturers, and later Spring Court sneaker production, it now serves a weekly rotating menu by Chef Alice Arnoux. Using only seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, the menu features pumpkin gnocchi with mimolette, roasted monkfish with mandarin, and citrus baba for dessert.

📍 Address: 5 Passage Piver, 75011 Paris
⭐ Must-try dish: Pumpkin gnocchi with mimolette

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5. Minim’s: The Revival of a Classic Parisian Brasserie

A stone’s throw from its iconic older sibling, Maxim’s, Minim’s is the latest venture from Laurent de Gourcuff. Designed by Cordélia de Castellane, the decor blends dark wood, vintage lighting, green banquettes, and Art Deco mirrors. The menu honors French bistro classics, including garlic butter escargots, poached leeks with vinaigrette, sole fillets, and Morteau sausage. An excellent selection of wines and cocktails completes the experience.

📍 Address: 3 Rue Royale, 75008 Paris
⭐ Must-try dish: Garlic butter escargots

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6. Margaux : Comfort Food with an Eiffel Tower View

In homage to his grandmother’s comforting home cooking, Michel Puech teamed up with Chef Paul-Alexandre Laumont to open Margaux. With stunning views of the Eiffel Tower, this cozy spot serves up egg-mayo, homemade cordon bleu, beef bourguignon, and even fondue. Desserts include Tarte Tatin, chocolate mousse, and Baked Alaska.

📍 Address: 10 Avenue de New York, 75116 Paris
⭐ Must-try dish: Beef bourguignon

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7. Wani : A Japanese-Inspired Coffee Shop near Le Bon Marché

Open daily from 11 AM to 5:30 PM, Wani is a new Japanese-inspired coffee shop offering light lunches, specialty coffee from Parlor Coffee, and pastries by Chef Chihiro Katsui. Located near Le Bon Marché, the menu, crafted by Chef Sugio Yamaguchi, focuses on vegetable-forward dishes like seasonal tarts and melted cheese tartines topped with fresh truffle.

📍 Address: 7 Rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris
⭐ Must-try dish: Truffle-topped cheese tartine