All the MICHELIN-Star Restaurants in Paris and Culinary Trends for 2026

New Two-Star Restaurants in Paris in 2026

This year’s standouts in Paris and on its outskirts are the restaurants Hakuba, Virtus, Alliance and Le Corot. Each has received Two MICHELIN Stars this year, but they have all done so in their own distinctive way.

At Hakuba, the most delicate sushi by Chef Takuya Watanabe is paired with French cuisine such as jus and broths skillfully concocted by Chef Arnaud Donckele, one of the master sauce makers of our times. And of course, to finish, there are the desserts by Pastry Chef Maxime Frédéric.

At Virtus, Chef Frédéric Lorimier, who trained under Donckele for a number of years, is cooking a single seasonal set menu that showcases impeccably cooked, superb-quality produce like San Remo gamberoni and Mesquer pigeon with robust sauces and sabayons.

At Alliance, which has patiently carved out its niche over the last decade with little regard for passing fads, the team opts for a pared-back approach grounded in the harmony and precision of dishes by the chef duo of Shawn Joyeux and Toshitaka Omiya.

Just outside Paris at Le Corot, the team puts the spotlight on the Île-de-France region in the menu crafted by Chef Rémi Chambard. His main focus is on vegetables and herbs from the famed King’s Kitchen Garden in Versailles. He employs meticulous techniques, as seen in his dish of wild pike perch from Giverny (Normandy) with lightly flambéed confit leek and sabayon made with Les Terrasses wine produced by the winegrowers of the nearby Mont-Valérien.

What these restaurants have in common is the central role played by sauces: dashi and broths revised and refined by Donckele at Hakuba; deep jus at Virtus, such as the concentrated, robust sauce that enhances the red mullet; subtly bound sauces at Alliance; emulsions and sabayons at Le Corot. In each case, sauces are the backbone of the meal, while never weighing down the dishes.

12 New One-Star Restaurants in Paris: Rising Young Chefs Making Their Mark

The new crop of One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants in Paris should keep diners busy for the year ahead. This category is largely made up of chefs who have gone solo to set up their own establishments.

In the French capital, Japanese cuisine continues to do well, with Jin and HANADA receiving a Star this year. At both of these spots, our Inspectors loved the intimate counter style, their carte-blanche omakase menus and the absolute primacy of ingredients, from the fish and rice to the sake. Adding to the immersive experience at HANADA, the team embraces the importance in the ritual of mealtimes — so much so that taking photos is prohibited. A similar approach can be found in traditional Chinese cuisine, which now has Imperial Treasure as its Starred ambassador.

At Maison Ruggieri Palais Royal, the kitchen delivers a bold, unapologetic vision of creativity. The menu reads like poetry, with daring pairings — foie gras with sea urchin, mallard duck with bottarga — and exceptional sauces that hint at the chef’s classical training. Nearby, Julien Dumas (formerly at Bellefeuille) has launched his own refined seafood-forward concept at Zostera. Similarly, Breton Chef Camille M’Leu heads up new venture Geoélia, named after his grandparents’ sailing boat, where he presents a seasonal menu that moves with the tides.

If any chef knows vegetables inside out, it is Romain Méder, Alain Ducasse’s longtime right-hand man. At Prévelle, he celebrates them with an almost sensual touch, coaxing out the full intensity of their juices and flavors.

Over at Pilgrim, Japanese Chef Masaki Nagao crafts delicately inventive French cuisine, letting the natural saline flavor of shellfish — raw or cooked — set the tone. In the 8th arrondissement, Irwin Durand is making his mark with elegant, technically precise dishes in a sleek, refined setting at Irwin. Following stints with legends like Robuchon and Guy Savoy, his solo debut also showcases the talents of Pastry Chef Tessa Ponzo.

Meanwhile, Monsieur Dior by Yannick Alléno marries “hand-stitched” haute cuisine with the world of haute couture, in the storied setting of Dior’s founding flagship store.

Asian Influences and Contemporary Bistros

Despite the wave of restaurant closures and the changing habits of consumers epitomized by the surge of sleek new coffee shops and takeaways spots, Paris remains a go-to destination for restaurant fans. Beyond the tempting array of Parisian Bib Gourmands (our selection of well-priced restaurants), there are lots of other MICHELIN-Selected spots worth noting too. Here’s a little snapshot.

The talented Tomy Gousset of Tomy & Co is back with his Left Bank bistro Hugo & Co (5th arrondissement) next to the Arènes de Lutèce landmark. The menu takes diners on a journey through dishes like bluefin tuna, tomato and watermelon gazpacho, feta and croutons, or miso-glazed cod with piperade, grilled spring onions and brick tuile. The suggestions for sharing, like côte de bœuf and pommes grenailles, deserve a mention too, as does the restaurant’s signature dish of fried gnocchi, pan-fried chanterelles and country ham with a sprinkling of parmesan.

However, Lesar is likely the most affordable lunch option in the Guide’s Paris selection, with prix fixe menus starting at around €19. It is a bold move by a young pair who in the evening switch to serving sharing plates. The food here is straightforward, sharp and on point, with dishes like Alsace-style spaetzle with peas and an onion consommé with cloves, or sea bream carpaccio with za'atar and pomegranate.

Chef Yannick Alléno's passion for Japan, which dates back decades, can be seen in his L’Abysse restaurants in Paris and Monaco. His L’Izakaya Dassai Yannick Alléno, located in an open-air passageway between Rue de Grenelle, Rue du Bac and Boulevard Raspail, continues this love affair with a chic, Frenchified version of the popular Japanese izakaya. The clever menu opts for variety, from tempura and soba to karaage and dashimaki. The quiet terrace is delightful.

Dame’s 1970s pop vibe cultivates the conviviality of a bistro where friends meet for generous dishes — washed down with astute wine picks.

In the 9th arrondissement, Mantra offers a remarkable window into Malaysian cuisine, thanks to Chef Manogeran Shasitharan. Tinged with nostalgia (the chef has not returned to his homeland in many years), the meal — a succession of small bites — explores different Malaysian culinary traditions. The impressive array of condiments, spices, preparations and nods to Malaysian culture make it well worth the detour.

After 10 years at Shang Palace, Samuel Lee Sum has opened his own restaurant, SENSation, which he envisioned as a festive neo-bistro inspired by a Song dynasty painting of a feast scene. The roasted half-duck is the star of the show — and it’s worth coming here for that alone.

In the 12th arrondissement, not usually cited among the city’s top dining destinations, HuThoPi serves plant-forward food that is light and balanced, with a focus on seasonal produce. The menu features dishes such as tomato and piperade espuma, yellowtail and ajoblanco, as well as red mullet with saffron sabayon, Coco de Paimpol beans and lardo di Colonnata. Consistently delicious, sometimes also ingenious.

Near the Montparnasse Tower, Ébène stands out for its refined approach carried over from L’Arpège, where Simon Plantrou (front of house) and Jihyun Kim (kitchen) first met. The cuisine is deliberately stripped back and lets the seasonal produce and vegetables sourced mainly from the Oise region do the talking. The menu includes a handful of large plates designed to share, such as Sologne mallard or rack of lamb. Underpinned by top-notch jus, the dishes focus on the essentials.

The residential Batignolles neighborhood continues to be a magnet for chefs. For instance, at Vinello, the Sicilian chef delights diners with his contemporary bistro cuisine with an Italian lilt. The selection of Italian and international wines is a natural accompaniment to this tasty, unpretentious cuisine.

Also in the 17th arrondissement, Bolea, run by Chef Léa Lestage (first encountered at a.lea), serves up a perfectly executed bistro menu in a joyful and cheerful atmosphere.

Finally, at the foot of Montmartre, Les Collonges embodies Paris’ ability to breathe new life into its culinary institutions. This century-old bistro has been given a second wind by a young chef who learned the ropes at La Brigade du Tigre. Perfectly in tune with the times, this is a menu that speaks volumes about the talent of a chef who always has a few vegetarian options up his sleeve.

Asian influences, plant-forward cuisine, contemporary bistros and a new take on tradition: These restaurants are testament to a scene that is constantly evolving, attentive to produce and open to influences from around the world.

See All the 2026 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in Paris:

9 Restaurants With Three MICHELIN Stars

20 Restaurants With Two MICHELIN Stars 

Paris 1st: Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse
Paris 1st: Hakuba - New
Paris 2nd: Sushi Yoshinaga
Paris 4th: L'Ambroisie
Paris 5th: Alliance - New
Paris 6th: Guy Savoy
Paris 6th: Marsan par Hélène Darroze
Paris 7th: David Toutain
Paris 7th: Le Jules Verne
Paris 8th: L'Abysse Paris
Paris 8th: Le Clarence
Paris 8th: Le Grand Restaurant - Jean-François Piège
Paris 8th: L'Orangerie
Paris 8th: La Scène
Paris 8th: Le Taillevent
Paris 12th: Table - Bruno Verjus
Paris 12th: Virtus - New
Paris 16th: Blanc
Paris 16th: L'Oiseau Blanc
Paris 17th: Maison Rostang
Ville d'Avray: Le Corot - New

112 Restaurants With One MICHELIN Star (Including Île-de-France) 

Paris 1st: Le Baudelaire
Paris 1st: Espadon
Paris 1st: Granite
Paris 1st: Jin - New
Paris 1st: Maison Ruggieri Palais Royal - New
Paris 1st: Nhome
Paris 1st: Omar Dhiab
Paris 1st: Pantagruel
Paris 1st: Le Tout-Paris
Paris 2nd: Accents Table Bourse
Paris 2nd: Fleur de Pavé
Paris 2nd: Frenchie
Paris 2nd: Pur' - Jean-François Rouquette
Paris 2nd: Shabour
Paris 2nd: Sushi B
Paris 3rd: Anne
Paris 3rd: Datil
Paris 4th: Aldehyde
Paris 4th: Restaurant H
Paris 4th: Le Sergent Recruteur
Paris 5th: AT
Paris 5th: Baieta
Paris 5th: Mavrommatis
Paris 5th: Sola
Paris 5th: Solstice
Paris 5th: Tour d'Argent
Paris 6th: Armani Ristorante
Paris 6th: Quinsou
Paris 6th: Relais Louis XIII
Paris 6th: Yoshinori
Paris 6th: Ze Kitchen Galerie
Paris 7th: Aida
Paris 7th: Auguste
Paris 7th: Divellec
Paris 7th: ES
Paris 7th: Gaya par Pierre Gagnaire
Paris 7th: HANADA - New
Paris 7th: Nakatani
Paris 7th: Pertinence
Paris 7th: Prévelle - New
Paris 7th: Tomy & Co
Paris 7th: Le Violon d'Ingres
Paris 8th: Akrame
Paris 8th: Apicius
Paris 8th: L'Arôme
Paris 8th: L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Étoile
Paris 8th: 114, Faubourg
Paris 8th: Contraste
Paris 8th: Galanga
Paris 8th: Le George
Paris 8th: Héritages - New
Paris 8th: Il Carpaccio
Paris 8th: Imperial Treasure - New
Paris 8th: Irwin - New
Paris 8th: Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée
Paris 8th: Lasserre
Paris 8th: Lucas Carton
Paris 8th: Maison Dubois
Paris 8th: Monsieur Dior by Yannick Alléno - New
Paris 8th: Onor
Paris 8th: Origines Restaurant
Paris 8th: Pavyllon Paris
Paris 8th: Trente-Trois
Paris 9th: NESO
Paris 11th: Amâlia
Paris 11th: Automne
Paris 11th: FIEF
Paris 11th: Géosmine
Paris 11th: Qui Plume la Lune
Paris 11th: Septime
Paris 11th: Vaisseau
Paris 14th: MoSuke
Paris 15th: Chakaiseiki Akiyoshi
Paris 15th: Neige d'Été
Paris 15th: Pilgrim - New
Paris 16th: Alan Geaam
Paris 16th: L'Archeste
Paris 16th: Astrance
Paris 16th: Bellefeuille - Saint James Paris
Paris 16th: Comice
Paris 16th: Don Juan II
Paris 16th: Geoélia - New
Paris 16th: La Grande Cascade
Paris 16th: Nomicos
Paris 16th: Ōrtensia
Paris 16th: Pages
Paris 16th: Substance
Paris 16th: Zostera - New
Paris 17th: Agapé
Paris 17th: Anona
Paris 17th: Épisodes
Paris 17th: Le Faham
Paris 17th: Frédéric Simonin
Paris 17th: Jacques Faussat
Paris 17th: Mallory Gabsi
Paris 17th: Oxte
Paris 17th: La Scène Thélème
Paris 18th: Sushi Shunei
Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames (77): Auberge de la Brie
Fontainebleau (77): L'Axel
Villeneuve-le-Comte (77): La Vieille Auberge
Gambais (78): Ruche - New
Rolleboise (78): Le Panoramique - Domaine de la Corniche
Versailles (78): Gordon Ramsay au Trianon
Versailles (78): La Table du 11
Versailles (78): Ducasse au Château de Versailles - Le Grand Contrôle
Issy-les-Moulineaux (92): Maison Avoise
Meudon (92): L'Escarbille
Rueil-Malmaison (92): Ochre
Montreuil (93): Villa9Trois
Vincennes (94): L'Ours
Pontoise (95): L'Or Q'Idée

Hero image: Chef Frédéric Lorimier, who heads up the new Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurant Virtus in Paris. © Dorothée Buteau/Virtus

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