Septime Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Neo Bistro Fifty Best One Michelin
Septime
Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf
$$$
Bertrand Grébaut's 11e neo-bistro that reset the gravitational centre east in 2011.
Paris
Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Paris
Paris's finest tables deliver multi-course tasting menus, curated wine lists and polished service. Our selection gathers the city's standout fine dining rooms, chosen for cooking, consistency and the quality of the experience.
12
Curated venues
$$$ - $$$$
Price range
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine, Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf, Sentier & Bourse
Top neighborhoods
Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Paris: The best options include Septime in Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf, Frenchie in Sentier & Bourse, Le Cinq in Champs-Élysées & Madeleine. We've curated 12 venues across Paris's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Septime | Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf | $$$ |
| Frenchie | Sentier & Bourse | $$$ |
| Le Cinq | Champs-Élysées & Madeleine | $$$$ |
| L'Orangerie | Champs-Élysées & Madeleine | $$$$ |
| Le George | Champs-Élysées & Madeleine | $$$$ |
| Pierre Gagnaire | Champs-Élysées & Madeleine | $$$$ |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Champs-Élysées & Madeleine | $$$$ |
| L'Abysse Paris | Champs-Élysées & Madeleine | $$$$ |
| Pavyllon Paris | Champs-Élysées & Madeleine | $$$ |
| Le Gabriel, La Réserve Paris | Champs-Élysées & Madeleine | $$$$ |
Top 12 Picks
Frenchie Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Neo Bistro Set Menu Rue Du Nil
Frenchie
Sentier & Bourse
$$$
Greg Marchand's 2e bistro that rewrote the neo-bistro template in 2009.
Le Cinq Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Palace Hotel Haute Cuisine Seafood Led
Le Cinq
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Christian Le Squer's three-Michelin showcase inside George V, the textbook for Paris haute cuisine.
L'Orangerie Restaurant
Palace Hotel Plant Forward Tasting Menu
L'Orangerie
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Two-Michelin glass pavilion at George V where the kitchen runs on vegetables, dairy and seafood, no meat.
Le George Restaurant
Palace Hotel Italian Mediterranean
Le George
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Simone Zanoni's Mediterranean-Italian one-Michelin at George V, the palace alternative to a tasting menu.
Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Haute Cuisine Avant Garde Tasting Menu
Pierre Gagnaire
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Three-Michelin since 1996, the chef who taught Paris that haute cuisine could improvise.
Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Haute Cuisine Palace Garden Sauce Craft
Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Yannick Alléno's three-Michelin in a pavilion at the Champs-Élysées gardens, the sauce-extraction reference.
L'Abysse Paris Restaurant
Sushi Omakase Japanese
L'Abysse Paris
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Yasunari Okazaki's two-Michelin sushi counter inside Pavillon Ledoyen, twelve seats, ikejime fish.
Pavyllon Paris Restaurant
Counter Seating Modern French Chef Driven
Pavyllon Paris
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$
Alléno's one-Michelin counter format at Pavillon Ledoyen, the realistic same-week booking.
Le Gabriel, La Réserve Paris Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Haute Cuisine Palace Hotel Tasting Menu
Le Gabriel, La Réserve Paris
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Jérôme Banctel's three-Michelin in a Napoleon III mansion off the Champs-Élysées.
Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée Restaurant
Palace Hotel Heritage French Table Dhote
Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
The Plaza's restored heritage-French dining room, recipes excavated from two-and-a-half centuries of menus.
Le Taillevent Restaurant
Classical French Institution Tableside Service
Le Taillevent
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
$$$$
Two Michelin since 1946, the institution where Paris learned modern restaurant service.
By Neighborhood
10
Champs-Élysées & Madeleine
1
Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf
1
Sentier & Bourse
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Septime in Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf. Bertrand Grébaut's 11e neo-bistro that reset the gravitational centre east in 2011.
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 12 venues across 3 Paris neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Champs-Élysées & Madeleine.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $$$ - $$$$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $$$$ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Champs-Élysées & Madeleine (10), Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf (1), Sentier & Bourse (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Septime can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.