The best gourmet and Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris

Adorned with Michelin stars, these gourmet restaurants are among the best in the capital. Between French cuisine and international influences, discover these temples of flavor led by renowned chefs.

L'Arôme Paris

It is the Gourmet restaurant in Paris which one prefers, with a Michelin star obtained by Thomas Boullault at the age of 30! Having honed his skills at the stoves of the Georges V and the Royal Monceau, the chef of this restaurant in the 8th arrondissement of Paris It offers local, seasonal dishes, with a particular emphasis on sauces and jus. In the lounge overlooking the cellar and a marble bar, or in the minimalist main dining room with an open kitchen as a backdrop, you can enjoy sublime seasonal game (“venison loin rubbed with Manakara berries,” “hare à la royale”...), extremely fresh fish and shellfish (“crab remoulade with curry,” “scallops with white truffle and orzo risotto,” “sea bass fillet, sakura gel”...), or even competition-worthy desserts (grapefruit Mont Blanc, a traditionally made Grand Marnier soufflé).

The Jules Verne

Le Jules Verne is set in a truly iconic location, on the second floor of the renowned Eiffel Tower, at a height of 125 meters. Adorned with two stars thanks to the talent of chef Frédéric Anton and his brigade, the restaurant offers a dreamlike view of all of Paris. Turbot and caviar, lobster with vanilla, langoustine in ravioli, sweetbreads, truffle cheese… The meal, of a very high caliber, highlights the noble products of French terroir.

Fullness

On the first floor of the’five-star hotel At Cheval Blanc Paris, Plénitude promises a culinary moment of rare elegance, which has earned it three stars in one year. Chef Arnaud Donckele makes it a point of honor to offer particularly elaborate sauces that enhance dishes evolving with the seasons. Everything is perfectly presented in a clean and refined manner. Be warned, however, it is almost impossible to get a table there less than 6 months in advance...

The Silver Tower

It is one of Paris’s historic restaurants. Founded in 1582, La Tour d’Argent has welcomed a long line of prominent figures, including movie stars, politicians, and business leaders… Chef Yannick Franques continues to carry on the restaurant’s legacy, having earned a Michelin star for his French gourmet cuisine, epitomized by the legendary “canard au sang” (duck with blood), carved at the table, which is still served today. The restaurant is also known for its “foie gras des trois empereurs” and many other classic yet consistently delightful creations. Note that the dining room has been completely renovated and still offers a breathtaking view of Notre-Dame. Finally, La Tour d’Argent offers an incredibly luxurious apartment for rent, located directly below the famous restaurant.

Kei

After seven years alongside Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée, Japanese chef Kei Kobayashi opened his own restaurant, Kei, in 2011, which earned three stars in a decade. Within this chic, couture showroom-style establishment, one can discover several menus composed of clear, perfectly constructed dishes.

Alone

In the 5th arrondissement, the one-Michelin-star restaurant Sola offers a dive into the Japanese tradition of Omakase, a tasting menu composed of the chef's creations. In its mineral or Japanese-inspired dining room, Kosuke Nabeta takes us into his world. There is no menu here. The menu will only be revealed at the last moment, depending on the market and inspiration...

The White Bird

At the top of the Peninsula, luxury hotel in Paris, L’Oiseau Blanc offers a view of all of Paris. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant pays homage to two aviation pioneers, represented by an 11-meter replica of an airplane suspended in the air. Chef David Bizet's cuisine focuses on French terroirs with, for example, Perche poultry smoked with spruce buds, morels with green anise, red chives, and Arbois wine, or pearlescent blue lobster carbonnade, fermented grains, amber cappuccino, and coral.

Ambrosia

Adorned with three stars, this gem on the Place des Vosges reveals magnificent rooms furnished with chandeliers, large paintings, and gilded mirrors. The spiced foie gras is served with mint turnips, scallops are presented with a truffle emulsion, and sea bass is paired with artichoke and a reduced caviar broth. For dessert, enjoy the fine cocoa tart with vanilla ice cream and the glazed chestnut vacherin. And whispers suggest that new dishes might be arriving soon...

French bulldog 

Led by Greg Marchand, who trained in several Anglo-Saxon establishments, Frenchie (a Michelin star) is a “micro-restaurant,” as the chef calls it, made of brick and stone. From scallop carpaccio with beetroot and horseradish to zucchini blossoms stuffed with shrimp mousse and bisque sauce, and Thai squash salad, the French menus are given an international twist. Finesse and precision characterize a creative, original, and exciting cuisine.

By: Pauline Duvieu