The Best Michelin Star Restaurants in Paris

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience during your trip to Paris, then you'll want to make reservations at one (or more!) of the city's Michelin star restaurants. Michelin star restaurants are the crème de la crème when it comes to dining, and Paris has no shortage of them. From molecular gastronomy to classic dishes with a twist, these restaurants offer an incredible dining experience that you'll remember long after your holiday is over. 

To help you choose the best place for you, we've created a guide to our favourite Michelin star restaurants in the City of Light that you'll want to add to your list. Whether you're looking for a modern French dining experience or a classic seafood feast, you're sure to find an incredible meal at one of these restaurants. Bon appétit!

There are a few things that are synonymous with this luxury holiday destination – the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and of course, delicious food. So, check out our list of the best Michelin star restaurants in Paris:

• L'Ambroisie*** 
• Guy Savoy***
• Kei***
• Arpège***
• Alleno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen***
• Épicure***
• Le Cinq***
• Pierre Gagnaire***
• Le Pré Catelan***
• Marsan par Hélène Darroze**
• La Meurice Alain Ducasse**
• Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx**
• L'Abysse au Pavillon Ledoyen**
• La Grand Restaurant - Jean-François Piège**
• David Toutain**
• Le Gabriel**
• Le Clarence**
• La Scène**
• Le Taillevent**
• Maison Rostang**

3-Star Restaurants in Paris:

L'Ambroisie

If you're looking for an exquisite French dining experience in the heart of Paris, look no further than l'Ambroise. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers traditional French fare made with only the finest ingredients, and the knowledgeable staff is happy to help you select the perfect wine to pair with your meal!

• Escargots with harlequin vegetables and basil
• Sweetbread piccata with lemon sauce and sage ravioli
• Shortbread with cocoa, vanilla ice cream and bourbon 
  
  

Information:
9 place des Vosges
75004 Paris, France
+33 1 42 78 51 45
https://www.ambroisie-paris.com

Guy Savoy

Guy Savoy is a world-renowned chef who has won numerous awards for his cuisine. His signature dishes are both creative and delicious, and he has a reputation for using only the finest ingredients. Chef Savoy is a true culinary artist, and his passion for food is evident in every dish he creates!

Michelin Recommends:

• Iced poached oysters with seaweed and lemon
• Roasted lobster with curried lobster head ragoût
• Caviar with smoked sabayon

Information:
11 quai de Conti
75006 Paris, France
+33 1 43 80 40 61
https://www.guysavoy.com

Kei

Steps from the Louvre, Kei is devoted to offering exceptional service and cuisine as you enjoy tasty combination of modern and traditional creations that reflect its prime location in the heart of the city.

Michelin Recommends:

• Caviar and Waygu beef
• Caviar and Galice beef
• Caviar and black truffle

Information:
5 rue Coq Héron
75001 Paris, France
+33 1 42 33 14 74
https://www.restaurant-kei.fr

Arpège

Devoted to bringing you closer to Mother Nature, Arpège offers a delicious selection of vegetable-based dishes, grown locally or sourced from their own gardens. Their innovative cuisine will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed!

Michelin Recommends:

Information:
84 rue de Varenne 
75007 Paris, France
+33 1 47 05 09 06
https://www.alain-passard.com/en/

Alleno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen

In the heart of Paris, this restaurant is housed in a historic building whose beauty is rivalled only by the amazing food served inside. Step back in time while enjoying fine cuisine with a modern twist!

Michelin Recommends:

• Watermelon ham with zucchini flowers
• Woodfire roasted fillet with cacio e pepe
• Mushroom marshmallows seasoned with chocolate, sea salt and apricots 

Information:
8 avenue Dutuit
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 53 05 10 15
https://www.yannick-alleno.com/en/

Épicure

Four-star chef, Eric Frechon, strives to provide the height of French gastronomy in his restaurant. His passion for his craft can be tasted in every one of the delectable dishes he serves. The struggle will be choosing what to order!

Michelin Recommends:

• Roscoff cake in green tomato jelly
• Scottish salmon tandoori
• Madagascar vanilla cream

Information:
112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 53 43 43 00
https://www.oetkercollection.com

Le Cinq

Iconic modern dishes served in one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Paris. If you love French cuisine and gorgeous decor, be sure to make a reservation before you leave!

Michelin Recommends:

• Spider crab served in the shell
• Glazed tuna belly with black pepper
• Chocolate crisp with cocoa bean sorbet

Information:
31 avenue George V
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 49 52 71 54
https://www.fourseasons.com

Le Pré Catelan

This restaurant has a stunning and unique ambience that captures the contrasting personalities of Paris. One dining room is filled with light, white decor and crystal chandeliers, while the other is lined with black, wooden panelling and warm light that creates a chiaroscuro effect throughout the restaurant.

Michelin Recommends:

• Aubergine with caviar and curry avocado cream 
• Langoustine ravioli with duck foie gras and gold foil
• Chocolate tart with cocoa and pistachio ice cream 

Information:
Bois de Boulogne 
75016 Paris, France
+33 1 44 14 41 14
https://www.leprecatelan.com

Pierre Gagnaire

Pierre Gagnaire centres his approach to cooking around the aesthetics of the plate, striving to create a special theme or ambience through his dishes. Be sure to taste one of these delicious creations, and discover his unique ideas and approach to cooking!

Michelin Recommends:

• Fish jelly spiced with saffron and cuttlefish with black olives
• Roasted hen with summer aromatics 
• Elderflower infused doughnut

Information:
6 rue Balzac
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 58 36 12 50
https://pierregagnaire.com

2-Star Restaurants in Paris:

Marsan par Hélène Darroze

Hélène Darroze has reinvented a traditional approach to fine dining, where she can see her dreams come to fruition. With an open kitchen, a chef's table and an exposed cellar, the space has an open and novel atmosphere that will make you feel right at home as you enjoy an unforgettable meal.

Michelin Recommends:

• Duck foie gras from Les Landes selected by M. Duperier
• Blue lobster poached in tandoori butter with carrots and citrus mousseline
• Nicolas Berger chocolate from Madagascar with Kalamata olive ice cream

Information:
4 rue d'Assas 
75006 Paris, France 
+33 1 42 22 00 11
https://www.marsanhelenedarroze.com/en/

La Meurice Alain Ducasse

Inside an old Parisian palace, this breathtaking space is home to some of the finest food in the city. Focused on the fundamentals of French haute cuisine, Alain Ducasse delivers delightful and inventive dishes that will awaken your senses!

Michelin Recommends:

• Partridge foie gras
• Roasted Lacaune lamb
• Baba with your choice of rum

Information:
228 rue de Rivoli 
75001 Paris, France
+33 1 44 58 10 55
https://www.alainducasse-meurice.com/fr

Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx

This gorgeous restaurant combines haute couture with haute cuisine. Its stunning design pairs perfectly with the delicious food from the mind of Thierry Marx, elevated by beautiful presentation that matches the quality of the ingredients.

Michelin Recommends:

• Conical quail with agine fragrance
• Lobster miso & black tempura
• Origami tarragon chocolate

Information:
251 rue Saint-Honoré
75001 Paris, France
+33 1 70 98 73 00
https://www.mandarinoriental.com

L'Abysse au Pavillon Ledoyen

This high-end sushi counter is the perfect place to go for gourmet nigiri! With lots of light and avant-garde design, the ambience reflects the personality of the chef, who strives to express himself through his cuisine. Make sure to choose the perfect pairing from the sake menu!

Michelin Recommends:

• Waygu tartare with lacto fermented cucumbers
• Flaming langoustine and crispy sushi
• Sweet meringue 

Information:
8 avenue Dutuit
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 53 05 10 15
https://www.yannick-alleno.com/en/

La Grand Restaurant - Jean-François Piège

Jean-François Piège is committed to preserving the heritage and traditions of classic French cooking while bringing it into the modern age. This restaurant perfectly embodies the rich history of Paris and the art of French cuisine.

Michelin Recommends:

• Baked garden tomatoes with Grossane olives
• Milk-fed veal with walnuts
• Raspberries with sweet clover

Information:
7 rue d'Aguesseau
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 53 05 00 00
https://jeanfrançoispiege.com/le-grand-restaurant

David Toutain

David Toutain's cooking speaks for itself. His mission is to help his guests rediscover food while providing them with an unforgettable culinary experience. Only using the finest produce, you will be delighted by whatever he puts on your plate!

Michelin Recommends:

• Duck's egg with porcini and sweet corn
• Eel with black sesame
• Chocolate portobello mushrooms 

Information:
29 rue Surcouf
75007 Paris, France
+33 1 45 50 11 10
https://www.davidtoutain.com

Le Gabriel

This restaurant is built on the twin pillars of simplicity and authenticity. Going back to the basics of haute cuisine, you will be able to experience the classics in a new and delicious way!

Michelin Recommends:

• Mackerel with almond confit and bourride sauce
• Roasted pigeon with cottage cheese ravioli
• Meringue with pink grapefruit and sea asparagus

Information:
42 avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris, France
+33 01 58 36 60 60
https://www.lareserve-paris.com/en

Le Clarence

Travel back in time as you sit down for a gourmet meal in the lavish rooms of an old mansion in the heart of Paris. Admire the fine craftsmanship of the stunning decor while enjoying some of the best food in the city!

Michelin Recommends:

• Porcini puff pastry with parmesan
• Pigeon foie gras pie with spinach
• Cuttlefish tentacle tempura

Information:
31, avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt 
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 82 82 10 10
https://www.le-clarence.paris/en/

La Scène

The chic ambience of this restaurant will draw you in with its warmth and sophistication. Enjoy the reinvention of classic dishes and bask the symphony of flavours on your plate!

Michelin Recommends:

• Cooked chiffonade leeks
• Roasted pigeon with black truffle
• Roasted green apples

Information:
32 avenue Matignon
75008 Paris, France 
+33 1 42 65 05 61
https://www.la-scene.paris

Le Taillevent

The dishes here are designed to unlock your memories of food, and embody the rich history of classic French cuisine in new and exciting ways. Ask the sommelier to choose the perfect bottle from the wine cellar to make your meal one-of-a-kind!

Michelin Recommends:

• Red tuna with cocoa and Waygu beef
• Lamb with sage and smoked eel
• Apricot and lavender souffle

Information:
15 rue Lamennais 
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 44 95 15 01
https://letaillevent.com/en/

Maison Rostang

After over forty years in business, this restaurant is a hub for the most devoted foodies in Paris. Over the decades, they have mastered the nuances of French cuisine, but are always evolving to present you with a fresh and unique culinary experience!

Michelin Recommends:

• Dumplings souffléd in lobster cream
• Roasted saddle of lamb with garlic

• White and yellow peaches poached in black currant syrup

Information:
20 rue Rennequin 
75017 Paris, France
+33 1 47 63 40 77
https://www.maisonrostang.com/en/

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