20 Best Restaurants in Paris

Paris has established itself as a haven for gastronomes, where the finest cuisine is paired with exceptional service. 

One of the world's primary gastronomic destinations, having reservations at a few of the city’s leading restaurants will undeniably add a sensory depth to your visit. The Parisian haute cuisine landscape has evolved over the years to incorporate global trends and flavours while maintaining its distinctly French identity. Dining out in Paris might mean savouring piping hot beef bourguignon at lunchtime or settling in for a multi-course tasting menu with cinematic staging by night. From the easy side street café classics that shouldn't be missed, to the newer and notable food destinations with dishes that will leave a lingering impression for years to come. Whether you are looking for traditional French cuisine or the city’s best Japanese sushi, consider making a reservation at Mavrommatis, Shang Palace, Oxte, Jin, Sushi Shunei, Benoit, La Dame de Pic, David Toutain, Thierry Marx by Sur Mesure, or L’Oiseau Blanc. Where a perfect combination of location, service and design is matched to exciting new dining concepts by ambitious and long-celebrated chefs who are redefining French gastronomy.

The BusinessClass.com guide to the 20 Best Restaurants in Paris:

Mavrommatis Le Restaurant - 1 Michelin Star

Mavrommatis Le Restaurant is found on a cobblestone street in the heart of Paris. It has been serving Greek cuisine, including moussaka and keftedes, to loyal followers for over 25 years. The Michelin-starred restaurant opened in 1999, has a delicious menu that includes French and Italian dishes in addition to its Greek cuisine focus. This can be credited to Cypriot Chef Andreas Mavrommatis and his team who create generous, well-crafted food inspired by classic Gallic traditions and with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. This is evident in their famous gyro sandwiches filled with delicious beef or chicken, and the traditional soups that leave customers sated – yet wanting for more. Some of their standout dishes include spanakopita-style morels, grilled squid, and Lozère lamb with halloumi. 

Their menu varies according to the season and the chef often has a dish of the day. Greek spices, flavours of honey, exceptional seafood, carefully sourced meats, and sun-drenched fruits remind of beautiful Greek summer evenings. The restaurant has bare arched walls, pale linen and light parquet floors, with the establishment's logo, designed by the family’s friend Georges Moustaki, adorning the plates. The service is professional, discreet, and confident.

Address: 42 Rue Daubenton, 75005 

Shang Palace - 1 Michelin Star

Shang Palace at the Shangri-La Paris Hotel in the 16th arrondissement near Trocadéro​ is Europe's first outpost of this globally-recognised chain. Opening in 2011, Shang Palace would become the first Chinese restaurant in France to be awarded a Michelin star the following year. Demonstrating the art of Cantonese fine dining, Executive Chef Tony Xu ensures traditional tastes are blended with local influences and modern techniques for a unique experience. Situated on the ground floor of the hotel, stepping into Shang palace transports you to Hong Kong, amidst jade-inlaid columns, finely carved screens and crystal chandeliers. 

Signature dishes include Dim Sum, each filled with authentic flavours and handcrafted by the master chefs. Also, the Peking Duck is served in three unique and inviting ways. Each dish is a masterclass in precision and subtlety and showcases the full range of skills. The venue includes a main dining room and two private dining rooms, the first Tang can host up to 12 guests while Qing Ming can accommodate double the volume. Yet intimate attentive dining remains the theme of the Shang Palace experience.

Address: Shangri-La Paris Hotel, 10 Av. d'Iéna, 75116 

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Restaurant Oxte - 1 Michelin Star

At Restaurant Oxte in the Étoile neighbourhood near the Arc de Triomphe, Chef Enrique Casarrubias mixes flavours from his childhood in Mexico with French gastronomy. A Michelin-star-winning combo, this small restaurant offers a big dining experience. Serving delicious contemporary cuisine, Mexican influences are fused with French ingredients, condiments, herbs and spices to create distinctly Oxte dishes. 

Set in the area since 2018, the most popular dishes include monkfish and roasted fennel, pastilla crumble and longfin tuna served ceviche-style with mussels turned out by a chef who cooks and seasons the produce beautifully. Diners can choose between the full-tasting menu or smaller meal options, whichever it is the superb attention to detail means an ability to make each patron feel at home. The wine list is extensive without being overwhelming.

Address: 5 Rue Troyon, 75017

JIN - 1 Michelin Star 

Jin is a Japanese restaurant located in central Paris’s 1st arrondissement​, just a short walk from the Louvre Museum and Place Vendôme. An appropriately chic establishment that caters to a maximum of ten diners that are lucky enough to get a seat at the polished chestnut counter that’s done up with black tiles, modern decor and large windows overlooking a busy street.

From their vantage point, diners can admire the genius of Chef Taichi Sato as he prepares sushi and sashimi with textbook precision using only the highest calibre of ingredients. The menu is referred to as ‘omakase’ – a Japanese phrase that means 'I'll leave it up to the chef’. From starter to dessert, Jin delivers a consummate culinary performance. There’s also a superb sake selection and a limited selection of desserts to conclude this delicious Parisian-fused journey to the heart of Tokyo.

Address: 6 Rue de la Sourdière, 75001 

Sushi Shunei

Located in Montmartre in a setting specially created for the late Chef Shunei Kimura by the architectural firm Sala Hars and Vorbot, Sushi Shunei is a convergence of Japanese tradition and Parisian living. Sushi Shunei respects the fundamental rules of edomae sushi – in Japan, where you rarely eat sushi anywhere other than at the counter in front of the chef. Sushi Shunei has one Michelin Star and serves traditional dishes such as Sashimi, Bento Box and Takoyaki. 

This is the place where you can have gourmet meals, and share unforgettable moments and experiences that will stay with you always. The menu features a variety of cooked dishes, including tempura and grilled fish, for those who prefer a warm meal. The restaurant's minimalist decor, with its wooden accents and soft lighting, provides a calming and intimate ambience. It’s a unique and unforgettable place that captures the essence of Japanese traditions in a modern setting. The sushi is paired according to each person’s preference with a selection of sakes or precisely infused teas – often cold-brewed to fully extract the delicate flavours.

Address: 3 Rue Audran, 75018 

Benoit Paris - 1 Michelin Star

Benoit Paris is a culinary gem in the heart of the city, it’s steps from Hôtel de Ville and the Pompidou Center, with a genuine Parisian bistro feel that’s true to its 100-year history. The establishment opened in 1912, initially as a Lyon-styled bistro, and was run by three generations of the Petit family, who nurtured its vintage charm and its woodwork, copper pots, velvet banquettes and tables all reminiscent in style of the Belle Époque Paris. 

Everything down to the plates bears the B monogram, further adding to the authenticity. The business changed hands in 2005 when it became part of the Ducasse Group, yet retaining its closely guarded old-world atmosphere and hearty tradition. The menu features country produce that is expertly and generously cooked and Benoit prides itself on offering something for everyone – with dishes such as roast duck, braised rabbit and prawns served alongside a wide range of vegetarian options. But it’s not only the quality of the food but also the atmosphere that makes the place so special.

Address: 20 Rue Saint-Martin, 75004

La Dame de Pic Paris - 1 Michelin Star

La Dame de Pic Paris is a Michelin-star restaurant and culinary landmark in the centre of Paris, very near the Louvre. It serves seasonal French cuisine and has an exceptional selection of wines curated by knowledgeable wine experts. Built as a palace, the restaurant stands as a historic monument that transports you to an age of royalty and luxury when dining was an experience. At Le Dame de Pic it still is. Offering a selection of traditional French dishes with modern takes on regional favourites. La Dame de Pic Paris was opened in 2012 and has been named one of the top restaurants in the world by several publications, as well as receiving significant praise from notable chefs. 

Chef Anne-Sophie Pic's hyper-seasonal cooking is bold and delicate. Japanese flavours and ingredients influence many of her dishes with baked carrots with hazelnut and blue mackerel marinated in the salts of smoked Lapsang Souchong tea among the items to look out for on the menu – the restaurant is said to make the best soufflé in Paris! For dessert, look to the whole pear with cocoa pebbles and candied mint cream.

Address: 20 Rue du Louvre, 75001 

Restaurant David Toutain - 2 Michelin Stars + 1 Michelin Green Star

Located in the 7th arrondissement near Invalides/Eiffel Tower, the elegant Restaurant David Toutain offers diners an intimate interior with modern décor and a world-class wine list. David Toutain, of Arpège and Agapé Substance fame, brings a melting pot of culinary trends to this modern, loft-style space on a quiet street in a neighbourhood of government buildings. Here in the two MICHELIN-starred Restaurant David Toutain, serves contemporary flavours with a light touch and an inner balance born of experience. 

In addition, the restaurant holds a Michelin Green Star for Gastronomy and Sustainability, with David Toutain reiterating that nature is his main source of inspiration as they design their cooking to align with the seasons working with small producers who have an environmentally friendly ethos to their life’s work. Ask to be seated on the terrace in the summertime if you want to watch people pass by while enjoying your phenomenal dinner.

Address: 29 Rue Surcouf, 75007 

Sur Mesure by Thierry Marx - 2 Michelin Stars

Sur Mesure is the flagship interactive restaurant of chef Thierry Marx and is located in the Mandarin Oriental. The innovative two-star Michelin restaurant celebrates food made using seasonal ingredients and exceptional cooking techniques and offers a unique dining experience and has become one of Paris’s most acclaimed restaurants. 

The dishes are cooked to perfection and served on rustic wood platters by the talented staff who are attentive and knowledgeable in their descriptions. At Sur Mesure, everything is about the diner with dinner a Michelin-starred gastronomic experience, featuring an inventive and eclectic menu of French and European flavours.

Address: Mandarin Oriental, Paris, 251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 

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L’Oiseau Blanc - 2 Michelin Stars

L’Oiseau Blanc offers a menu of French cuisine with an international twist and is particularly popular for its weekend brunch. The French cuisine menu is served alongside an extensive wine list comprising both French classics and new world vintages. L’Oiseau Blanc is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Paris, with critics claiming that the quality of food and service is superior to similar establishments. 

The interior of the restaurant is decorated in gold, white and burgundy, with comfortable seating. The consensus is that their fish dishes are very good and their steak preparation is absolute. The restaurant pays tribute to the adventuresome spirit of two French pioneers of aviation: Charles Nungesser and François Coli, who were the first pilots to attempt a Trans-Atlantic non-stop crossing. The replica of the original aircraft is suspended in the air in a full flight bound for the Eiffel Tower. L’Oiseau Blanc was awarded two stars and holds a unique setting on Paris’ rooftops.

Address: 19 Av. Kléber, 75116 

Pierre Gagnaire - 3 Michelin Stars

Pierre Gagnaire is a three Michelin-star restaurant located in Hôtel Balzac on Rue Balzac. Chef Pierre Gagnaire, originally from Brittany and opened his first restaurant in France in 1985 and has since built his reputation for innovative fusion cuisine, which draws on ingredients from around the globe and often includes unusual combinations of flavours and textures. A member of Relais & Châteaux, it was ranked the best restaurant in Europe by La Liste. Pierre Gagnaire Paris offers a multi-course tasting menu showcasing its chef's culinary talents. 

The menu features dishes that are beautiful and balanced, with bright flavours and impeccable presentation. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Diners are served as many as 12 courses over two to three hours. In a redesigned interior dominated by a masterful charcoal work by the artist Adel Abdessemed, Pierre Gagnaire continues to tinker with the conventions of French cuisine. The restaurant has had three stars since 1996, and strikes a chord of discreet refinement, in perfect harmony with attentive and delicate service. The poetic dishes are beyond excellence.

Address: Hôtel Balzac, 6 Rue Balzac, 75008 

Le Cinq - 3 Michelin Stars

A Paris destination in its own right, Le Cinq by Christian Le Squer is found in the famed Four Seasons Hotel George V in the city’s 5th arrondissement. Synonymous with elegant French modern cuisine that’s paired with the rarest wines as selected by award-winning Head Sommelier Eric Beaumard. 

Le Cinq’s three Michelin stars are a reflection of the gastronomic experience offered in one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world, where decor highlights include a majestic crystal chandelier and what may be one of the most valuable paintings in its possession: ‘The Madonna’ by Caravaggio. The menu features seafood delicacies like oysters, cockles, scallops and crabmeat in a truffle sauce or cooked slowly in creamy beurre blanc. For dessert, patrons are served apple pancakes with raspberries and cider sorbet. 

Address: Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, 31 Av. George V, 75008 

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Epicure at Le Bristol Paris - 3 Michelin Stars

Le Bristol is a world of absolute luxury, from its suites to its spa, from the superb formal garden to the rooftop pool and the dining area with Louis XVI furnishings, mirrors, and tall French windows opening onto the greenery outside. This premium hotel has chosen to name its restaurant after Epicurus: the Greek philosopher. Le Bristol is one of the smartest hotels in the city and counts Hermès, Lanvin and the President’s Elysée Palace among its neighbours. Candelabra and tasselled tablecloths set the tone for Epicure’s vast dining room, and you can eat in the garden courtyard when the weather permits. 

This restaurant has been around for a very long time. It is a local favourite and one of the best places in Paris to get a meal.  The service is impeccable and the food is remarkably delicious. If you are going to eat out while visiting Paris, then this is an absolute must-try restaurant! There’s no mistaking it, this is a triple-Michelin-starred restaurant with white tablecloths, immaculate service, chic décor, and culinary muscle to prove it. The dining room is vast and widely spaced—the best tables are those in front of the window that overlooks the hotel’s (Le Bristol) interior garden. Music is hushed, as are conversations, which allows you to focus on a meal experience that borders on religion. Lean into the fussy Frenchiness of it—though you’ll hardly be thinking about the décor once Arnaud Faye's first dish is placed before you. 

Address: 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008

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Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen - 3 Michelin Stars

This prestigious Parisian institution housed in an elegant building set in the Jardins des Champs-Élysées has huge windows looking out onto the most beautiful avenue in the world. It is the very epitome of the great French restaurant: the luxurious setting, the culture of beautifully dressed tables, the seamlessly orchestrated service – it all makes for a unique backdrop, fit to showcase gastronomy in all its glory. Chef Yannick Alléno has achieved a real tour de force by stamping his hallmark on the menu from the outset. His cuisine is dazzling and technical, and his jus and sauces (what the chef calls "the verb of French cuisine"), enhanced by skilful extractions, deserve a special mention. This is what happens when the avant-garde puts itself at the service of the great French culinary tradition. Alleno Paris is a well-known restaurant found in Le Marais. It is one of the best restaurants in Paris and is popular among tourists and locals. 

Alleno Paris is a beautiful and elegant restaurant located in the heart of Paris. The cuisine served here is both French, with a focus on seasonal local ingredients, and also international, with regional specialities from across the globe. The decor is sumptuous and includes a lovely outdoor terrace for enjoying lunch or evening drinks. Its menu offers creative twists on traditional French dishes as well as plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans. The white linen tablecloths and live piano music create a romantic setting for enjoying one of Chef Alleno's signature dishes. On the first floor of the superb néo-classical mansion with many bay windows, Yannick Alléno has established his 3 Michelin star restaurant. In both grandiose and intimate rooms, in which the original frescos have been enrolled at Historical Monuments, each detail has been thoughtfully arranged to ensure an exceptional gastronomic moment.

Yannick Alléno proves that he learned close to the best chefs and shows that he has an avant-gardist vision. Extractions bring sauces up to date, while fermentations invoke products’ specific terroirs, and each course delicately unfolds. Every dish is structured, well-presented and skilfully researched. The whole meal is a remarkable demonstration of Yannick Alléno’s uniquely creative and uncompromising approach.  

Address: Carré des Champs-Elysées – 8 Avenue Dutuit, Champs-Élysées, 75008 

Arpege - 3 Michelin Stars + 1 Michelin Green Star

This restaurant offers a Michelin-rated menu of traditional French cuisine. The dining room is small, with only ten tables available for service. The chef has been featured in The New York Times and is known for his attention to detail. Reservations are recommended. Located near Les Invalides and Musée Rodin in the 7th, Arpege is one of the best restaurants in the French capital. The chef and owner Alain Passard is committed to pure vegetable cooking and has been awarded three Michelin stars for his cuisine. In addition to its signature tasting menu, which changes each season, Arpege also offers tasting menus for vegetarians and vegans as well as a la carte options for dessert. To dine at Arpège is to feel as if you have arrived at a place where you can unburden yourself, where time stands still. Here, you are in the grand tradition of haute cuisine, when great French chefs roamed the earth and created culinary masterpieces. 

The experience is as much about what is discussed over dinner as it is about the spectacular food served. Chef Alain Passard aims to keep his cooking simple, clean and pure. His menu changes every season based on what's fresh at the market but includes such items as potato mousse and asparagus served with the chicken liver; clamshells filled with lambs tongue, pork belly and mint; and scallops with black truffle jus.

Address: 84 Rue de Varenne, 75007 

Restaurant Kei - 3 Michelin Stars

Restaurant Kei is in the heart of the historic and dynamic district of Paris, near the Louvre Museum. A Japanese restaurant offering haute cuisine in a modern setting with a minimalist interior design. The gorgeous, bright dining room has a Venetian chandelier, upholstered Louis XV chairs, velvets, and white cotton tablecloths. Simple, clean table settings that are both contemporary and traditional. Chef Kei Kobayashi is the young visionary behind it. Born in Japan to a father who worked as a cook, heeded the call of the culinary world, packed his bags and left for France, where he learned his trade from world-class experts including Christophe Moret at the restaurant of Alain Ducasse and Jean-François Piège at the Plaza Athénée. 

Together with his wife, he went on to buy and renovate the Michelin-starred restaurant formerly owned by Gérard Besson and opened Restaurant Kei in 2011. He earned his first Michelin star a short time later. Restaurant Kei has maintained the aesthetics and refinement of its Japanese owner. Each table reflects these values and the presentation of each plate is a lesson in design and the Japanese tradition of harmony. The food has all the delicacy and balance of flavours and textures that Japan has to offer.

Address: 5 Rue Coq Héron, 75001 

L’Ambroisie - 3 Michelin Stars

A Michelin-star dining experience, L’Ambroisie Paris is located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris and is known for its exceptional service, elegant ambience and an array of high-quality traditional French cuisine. L’Ambroisie Paris under Chef Bernard Pacaud, showcases a wide variety of foods from around the globe, including traditional French cuisine as well as seafood dishes, pasta and other Mediterranean favourites. The restaurant occupies a townhouse on the Place des Vosges with antique mirrors, an immense tapestry, a black and white marble floor and Florentine majesty. Having undergone extensive refurbishments the atmosphere inside is cosy yet elegant, making it perfect for any occasion or celebration. L’Ambroisie opened in 1974 and has earned an architectural award from the City of Paris for its design. It was named the best restaurant in France by the Michelin guide 8 times in a row. L’Ambroisie isn’t just about the food; it also has excellent service, a wine list and an extraordinary ambience.                    

Address: 9 Pl. des Vosges, 75004 

Restaurant Guy Savoy - 2 Michelin Stars

In the exceptional setting of the Hôtel de la Monnaie in Paris’ 6th arrondissement, French celebrity Chef Guy Savoy offers an exquisite and luxurious dining experience. Awarded its first Michelin star in 1984 and currently holding 2 stars, the restaurant serves the best classic French cuisine prepared by Guy Savoy himself, who comes to the kitchen every evening and chooses his ingredients from the market. This focus on flavour has produced signature dishes such as the artichoke soup with black truffle and the layered mushroom brioche and red mullet with a courgette garnish. 

An institution, and referred to by Gordon Ramsay as his mentor, Guy Savoy takes things to another level here with six dining rooms adorned with contemporary paintings and sculptures and with old-fashioned windows overlooking the River Seine. The minimalist interior design and top top-notch service see Guy Savoy Paris remains one of the best destinations for special occasions or romantic night outs.

Address: Monnaie de Paris, 11 Quai de Conti, 75006 

Plenitude - 3 Michelin Stars

On the first floor of Cheval Blanc Paris, Plenitude is the intimate restaurant and lounge of Chef Arnaud Donckele. Awarded three MICHELIN stars among many other accolades, this is where sensory pleasures arise from a focus on freshness. Plenitude serves modern French cuisine with traditional techniques and seasonally inspired dishes. Plénitude's Chef Arnaud Donckel's approach has more in common with an artist than your classic cook. 

His fine French menu is based around a series of 'Absolutes' - alchemic creations which combine ingredients in a uniquely unusual and very successful way. Opt for a three-course set menu or the visionary six-course 'Symphony' tasting menu. The location is on the first floor of the Cheval Blanc luxury hotel (La Samaritaine building) overlooking the Seine in the 1st arrondissement.

Address: Cheval Blanc, 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 

Shabour - 1 Michelin Star

Shabour restaurant in Montmartre is centred around a large U-shaped Brazilian granite counter, behind which acclaimed chef Assaf Granit and his team work their magic. With one Michelin Star, Assaf Granit is a high-profile Israeli chef and owner of a dozen restaurants in Jerusalem and London. He also presents Israeli TV's version of Kitchen Nightmares. Having set his sights on this 17th Century building in a neighbourhood between rue Saint-Denis and rue Montorgueil where his trademark atmosphere, rough and ready decoration with metal ducts visible on the ceiling are matched by subdued lighting. 

That creative cuisine that is dedicated to the freshness of the ingredients, be the dish carrots with slow-cooked egg, tahini foam, seared mullet in a bouillabaisse, or crème anglaise with pumpkin. No menus are given to guests, but those dining at lunchtime can expect a five-course production, with an extended seven-course offering at dinner. 

Address: 19 Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 

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