Looking for something new, something spectacular, some wow factor on your plate and some glitter in your eyes? Here are our top addresses for unusual restaurants in Paris!
There are days like this when you want to let life surprise you; days when you're dying to try something new; lunches and dinners when you want something new, especially on your plate. Yes, there are days like that in Paris when the desire to break with routine and get away from the ordinary is stronger than anything. And that's just as well, because there's so much to discover in Paris.
When it comes to cuisine, the capital has plenty to surprise. With dozens of new restaurants opening every month, it's not uncommon to come across an original concept, whether it's street-food imported from the ends of the earth, traditional specialties never before tasted in Paris, or chefs who go out of their way to imagine a new way of cooking, constantly reinventing themselves.
If you'd like to indulge yourself with new addresses and innovative concepts, check out our selection of unusual restaurants in Paris. You're in for a treat!
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Unusual restaurants in Paris:
Kibo No Ki, the Japanese ramen and pokebowl restaurant where you try on kimonos
Kibo No Ki is a good Japanese restaurant a stone's throw from the Madeleine in the 9th arrondissem*nt, offering delicious ramen and poke bowls, as well as the opportunity to try on kimonos at the end of the meal. If you're looking to treat yourself and spend an original moment, here's a spot that's sure to win you over. [Read more]
Jungle Palace, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris: our review
After Under the Sea and Stellar, Ephemera unveils a third immersive restaurant in Paris. Head for the capital's 10th arrondissem*nt to discover this concept, which this time takes us to the heart of the animal kingdom. [Read more]
The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]
Hasard, a French bistro where you can eat, drink and... scratch
A French bistro where you can eat, drink and try your luck at scratch cards. Rather... unusual. No mystery, it's all happening at Hasard! [Read more]
Yuxiangting: the Chinese fondue restaurant for solo or group dining
Yuxiangting is an all-you-can-eat Chinese fondue restaurant. The idea: you don't have to be with several people to enjoy a Chinese fondue in peace and quiet. The restaurant offers fondue just for you, in a futuristic setting. [Read more]
Le Bel Canto, for a unique dinner-opera experience in Paris!
Sponsored - Le Bel Canto Paris offers an unusual experience, one you'll want to enjoy at least once in your life. Combining opera and gastronomy, this restaurant-performance venue brilliantly fuses the art of opera with the finesse of French cuisine, in a magical setting on the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, on the banks of the Seine! Bel Canto Paris welcomes you all summer long! [Read more]
Stellar, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris that takes you into space
Have you ever heard of Ephemera, the 1st immersive restaurant in Paris? This unusual concept is sure to attract fans of original experiences to the capital. Since April 25, 2023, a second address has been taking us closer to the stars: Stellar! This time, we're taken into space with a menu that promises to be spacey! [Read more]
Inoveat, the unusual restaurant with a gourmet menu prepared with insects
A stone's throw from Châtelet, Inoveat is one of those storefronts you could walk right past and not even notice. And yet, we advise you to go through the door to discover the unusual universe of the place, between refined cuisine and insect-based products, all in the name of eating well. [Read more]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [Read more]
Halo, top chef Victor Blanchet's excellent restaurant hidden behind a concept store
Chef Victor Blanchet takes over Halo, a multi-faceted space that's part concept store, part bistro restaurant, part hidden co*cktail bar, part private dining room. A unique address well worth the detour! [Read more]
Le Gainsbarre, the café-restaurant and co*cktail bar at the Maison Gainsbourg
Le Gainsbarre is the name of a hybrid café-restaurant by day and co*cktail bar-restaurant by night in the Maison Gainsbourg, the famous house transformed into a museum in honor of the artist. With a decor evoking the artist's early piano-bar years, come and enjoy a room service menu from lunch to dinner. [Read more]
La Quequetterie launches its new savoury range - our photos
After a sweet offering that's as tasty as it is naughty, La Quequetterie, located in the heart of the Sentier district on rue d'Aboukir, has been offering a savory offering since August 30, 2021, for gourmets who love unusual cuisine. [Read more]
La table des Bernardins, the unusual café-restaurant nestled in the nave of the Collège des Bernardins
La Table des Bernardins, located in the emblematic Collège des Bernardins in the 5th arrondissem*nt of Paris, is the ideal spot for a meal or a break in an atypical, historic setting. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, this restaurant-café offers a varied cuisine, ideal for a relaxing lunch or a passing snack. [Read more]
Dinner on a bus from Saint Germain to the Eiffel Tower!
One of the most original experiences the capital has to offer is eating in a bus with Paris as a backdrop. Discover the Bus Saint Germain 1920, the imperial bus that treats you to a Roaring Twenties atmosphere while admiring the most beautiful monuments the City of Light has to offer. [Read more]
Riviera Fuga, an Italian-Japanese restaurant floating on the Seine as beautiful as it is delicious
Barely open, the Riviera Fuga floating restaurant is already a firm fixture on the banks of the Seine, with its cuisine combining Italian and Japanese influences. [Read more]
Faubourg Daimant, French and bourgeois vegetarian cuisine for saucing
And that's two for Daimant Collective! After Plan D and its vegan sandwiches, it's time for bourgeois cuisine and sauces at Faubourg Daimant, but always in 100% plant-based versions, of course! [Read more]
Mistinguett, the Casino de Paris restaurant and its breathtaking Années Folles decor
Nestled on the second floor of the Casino de Paris, the bistronomic Minstinguett restaurant with its Années Folles decor is breathtakingly beautiful. [Read more]
Takuto (ex-Kaïto), the elegant hand-rolls restaurant of Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe
Takuto (ex-Kaïto), the restaurant of sushi master Takuya Watanabe, invites you to eat its delicate fish handrolls standing up. The take-away offer is ideal for a bucolic picnic. [Read more]
Tata burger, the unusual restaurant with willy burgers in the Marais
Tata Burger is the restaurant you'd like to have close to home: a generous cuisine, no fuss, formulas (or burgers) at low prices and above all, a warm welcome for this beautiful address not to be missed in the Marais. [Read more]
Under the Sea, the first immersive restaurant in Paris by Ephemera that takes us under the ocean
Under the Sea is the name of the first immersive restaurant in Paris. An unusual and affordable concept imagined by the Ephemera group. Head to the 13th arrondissem*nt in the heart of a hidden room of the MK2 Bibliothèque for an original experience during a meal. [Read more]
Mao Fry, Taiwanese street food, XXL fried chicken and burgers to die for
Mao Dumpling Bar's little brother, Mao Fry takes a closer look at another mainstay of Chinese street food: the XXL fried chicken of Taiwan's night markets. [Read more]
Truffes Folies, the short circuit restaurant dedicated to truffles, just a few steps from the Champs-Elysées
Truffes Folies is a must for lovers of this exceptional delicacy in Paris. Truffes Folies is one of Paris's must-visit spots for lovers of this exceptional delicacy. Here, this highly flavored mushroom is at the heart of a creative, seasonal cuisine, with products sourced from short supply chains. [Read more]
Mala Boom, the first restaurant to serve málà xiāngguō, a highly spicy Chinese specialty
Are you familiar with málà xiāngguō, the Chinese specialty straight from the Sichuan region? Take the plunge at Mala Boom, the first restaurant to offer this highly spicy dish in Paris! [Read more]
Sushi Way, the restaurant that serves you sushi at full speed
In the heart of the Westfield Forum des Halles shopping center is a Japanese restaurant that has gone up a gear: it's Sushi Way, and we can assure you that your food will arrive at lightning speed. [Read more]
La Plume de Phénix, medieval tavern and friendly games bar with original fantasy dishes
Come and feast with friends in a warm and inviting tavern, and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere of this restaurant/game bar, La Plume de Phénix, surrounded by gaming and heroic fantasy references! [Read more]
Kodawari Tsukiji: the incredible restaurant dedicated to fish ramen in Paris
About three years after the opening of the very first Kodawari Ramen in the Odeon district, a second address dedicated to ramen opens in the capital. Its name? Kodawari Tsukiji. The opportunity to live a new and incredible Japanese experience, both immersive and tasty. [Read more]
Isshin: the excellent Japanese ramen restaurant with immersive decor in Paris
Looking for an escape to Japan? Push open the doors of Isshin! Located in the 2nd arrondissem*nt of Paris, this immersive restaurant offers a marvellous and delicious journey to the land of the Rising Sun to discover Tonkotsu-style ramen. Shall we take you on board? [Read more]
Ventrus, the nomadic, eco-responsible restaurant returns to the Parc de la Villette
Nomadic and eco-responsible, the Ventrus restaurant, which blends cuisine, ecology and architecture as close to nature as possible, returns to the Parc de la Villette for a second season, from October 26, 2022 to May 2023. In charge of the kitchens will be Mexican chef Alberto Rebolledo, in residence until Christmas, followed by other young chefs. After that, Ventrus will set off on new adventures in France! [Read more]
Noori: an unusual tacosushi restaurant in Paris
Looking for originality in your dishes? Come and discover Noori in the 10th district of Paris. This new gourmet concept imagined by Axel Muller offers us an original immersion around tacosushi, to be tasted in a place as unusual as the product itself. So, ready to go on a trip? [Read more]
Lüks, gourmet kebabs with unusual and creative recipes
At Lüks, the kebabs are gourmet, generous and, above all, original. Bingo! [Read more]
Kébi: a revisited Kibbeh bar-restaurant comes to Paris in the Marais area
Calling all Eastern food fans, here is a promising spot. This is Kébi, a never-before-seen restaurant-bar specialized in revisited Kibbeh. Head to the Marais area to discover this yummy place in Paris. [Read more]
Benedict, eggs Benedict in a thousand ways in the Marais
At Benedict's, the star of the menu is Eggs Benedict, offered here in original and frankly gourmet recipes. [Read more]
Le TUB: a restaurant as handsome as a truck in Paris
With its handsome red Citroën truck inside, the TUB catches the eye from the very end of Rue de Beaujolais. Once seated, you can enjoy flammenkuches, the house specialty, as well as good burgers and pizzas, to share with friends or devour on your own. A great, inexpensive address in the Palais-Royal district! [Read more]
Bus Toqué : a good restaurant with a great view of Paris
Le Bus Toqué offers you the opportunity to discover the most beautiful corners of Paris, while being comfortably seated in an ultra-design bus. Whether it's for lunch, a romantic aperitif or dinner, Le Bus Toqué promises you a delicious plate and a table with a view! [Read more]
Immersive restaurants in Paris, our best addresses with unusual decorations
Looking for an immersive gourmet experience? Embark on a discovery of Parisian restaurants whose settings plunge you into an unusual and exotic atmosphere. [Read more]
