July 2026 Restaurant Buzz: Where to Eat in Paris

“Je veux etre de ce qui va arriver.” (I want to be part of what happens next.) – Coco Chanel (1883-1971) 

Summer is here and Paris is une fête, from music festivals to the Tour de France. Planning to celebrate Bastille Day? Note that the fab fireworks show will be on July 13th this year, because July 14th will be a day of National Remembrance, a tribute to the 86 victims of the Nice terrorist attacks that occurred a decade ago. Looking for somewhere to eat? Here’s my monthly roundup of food and restaurant news.

Pley Hotel 

Dine with fabulous views of the Eiffel Tower – champagne flute on arrival, cocktails, Italian-inspired sharing dishes (€70pp). Then discover PleyGround – you may never leave! A vibrant and vintage atmosphere in the 8th arrondissement, minutes from the Champs-Élysées, Pley pays tribute to the history of French radio, whose greatest pages were written in the streets of this chic ‘hood. 

DETAILS

214 Faubourg Saint Honoré, 8th 
Tel: 01 42 25 26 27 
Metro: Ternes  

Le Procope (since 1686) 

Chill out from the hustle and bustle of Boulevard Saint Germain at Paris’s oldest café! Napoleon’s bicorn chapeau is still there, apparently left in lieu of paying his bill! Here’s the perfect Bastille Day address. Today, the restaurant doubles as a historic museum. Lunch/dine on classic, traditional French cuisine (such as coq au vin and joue de bœuf) while seated amid original décor.  

DETAILS

13, rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 6th 
Metro: Odeon 
Secluded terrace 
Tel: 01 40 46 79 00 
Average spend €30-€80 + wine. 

Bofinger (1864) 

Launched in 1864 by Frédéric Bofinger, a delightful and welcoming Alsatian innkeeper who had immigrated to Paris. Located near Place de la Bastille, Bofinger is celebrated as the first brasserie in Paris to serve draught beer. Worth a visit to admire the impressive Belle Époque and Art Nouveau architecture, ornate wooden panels, and colorful stained-glass dome. The menu specializes in traditional Eastern French cuisine, such as choucroute (sauerkraut with sausages) and seafood platters. Book on the terrace, bien sûr! 

DETAILS

5-7 rue de la Bastille, 4th 
Metro: Bastille 
Tel: 01 42 72 87 82 
Average spend – €40-€80  
Open 7/7 ‘til late

Eupatoria 

Set in the buzzing Ménilmontant ‘hood, named in commemoration of the Crimean War battle! Alongside the northern face of the magnificent Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix church. Here’s a simple neighborhood tavern serving delicious Franco Greek cuisine, with shared plates, crafted with love by Top Chef alumnus head chef Basile Eidel. His menu changes continuously based on seasonal market availability; the focus is on Mediterranean flavors paired with biodynamic and natural wines. 

Simple sharing dishes & tapas include: pork and veal meatballs – seasoned with fennel, served over spinach labneh and almond condiment; zucchini fritters – lightly fried paired with sweet, mild harissa; large white beans – with lemon, fresh thyme and shaved bottarga (poutargue). Desserts are Greek-inspired, including seasonal fruit plates. There’s an impressive wine selection; try AOC Pic Saint-Loup du Languedoc (Clos des Augustins – 2020), and/or the excellent, more tannic, AOC Saint-Chinian du Languedoc (La Madura – 2019). 

DETAILS

5, rue d’Eupatoria, 20th 
Metro: Ménilmontant 
Tel: +07 62 62 74 46 
Average spend €35 including wine 
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Café Court 

Tennis fanatics here’s the perfect address when in the Porte Dauphine area. Created as an homage to the iconic world of Roland Garros, Café Court blends chic sporty elegance with Mediterranean lifestyle in a green setting away from the hustle and bustle. With the spacious 150-seat terrace overlooking the tennis courts, this new watering hole invites all day relaxation from lunch to dinner. As for the cuisine, the restaurant celebrates Tuscany flavors with a mouthwatering menu, and showcases some great classics of Italian gastronomy. At day’s end, here’s the perfect pitch for after-work drinks. And why not a set or two of tennis? Keep your eye on the ball!

DETAILS 

85 Boulevard Flandrin, 16th 
Metro: rue de La Pompe 
Tel: 01 80 50 02 50 
Average spend  €10-€50 

The Hoxton 

Looking for an oasis? The Hox, housed in an atmospheric, 18th century hôtel particulier, has the answer with an ephemeral (8-m) pool and summer terrace. Salute summer at the bar with champagne and dive in! The poolside menu features Mediterranean-inspired small dishes, including tomato bruschetta, octopus carpaccio, green gazpacho, and fresh ceviche. The beau barman mixes signature summer cocktails including Lillet Spritzes and Patron Palomas. Top up the tan with Hox free Krème from the sunscreen stations – choose souvenirs at the boutique selling exclusive caps, swimwear etc. And don’t ignore the Rivié all-day brasserie (for weekend brunch), Planche Wine Bar, and Jacques’ Bar.  

DETAILS

30-32 rue du Sentier, 2nd 
Metro: Strasbourg – Saint Denis/Bonne Nouvelle 
Tel: 01 85 65 75 00 
Until September – Wednesday to Sunday 11 am-7 pm 

Janette Bistrot Parisien 

Located on Avenue George V, on the site of the former Le Bistrot de Marius, here’s a contemporary vision of the Parisian bistro: vibrant, accessible, rooted in the simple concept of returning regularly to an address with a lively, welcoming atmosphere. 

Celebrating summer, Janette Bistrot Parisien launches “Le Comptoir du Jeudi” (Thursday Counter), a new weekly event inspired by seaside aperitifs and buzzing seafood bar vibes. Thursdays, from 7-8 pm, the bistro transforms into a bustling meeting place where €1 oysters, chilled glasses of white wine, and affordable cocktails complement the golden light of exciting Parisian summer evenings. 

Driven by a cuisine that naturally blends land and sea, Janette Bistrot Parisien gives pride of place to seafood. Grilled fish, shellfish, and dishes with briny accents echo the history of the bistro. With Le Comptoir du Jeudi this maritime focus is now a precious moment designed to extend the day over oysters, white wine and/or cocktails, with colleagues, friends and family. See you there! 

DETAILS

6 avenue George V, 8th
Tel: 01 40 70 11 76
Metro: Alma-Marceau
Average spend from €1- €200 + wine
Terrace

Heard it through the grapevine: 

Lucas Carton: Memories of the late great Alain Senderens and the ***Michelin stars which he returned to sender (2005). This historic establishment, adorned with the iconic carved Majorelle woodwork, is always a treat. Chef Hugo Bourny (who has worked at Marsan, Pic and La Vague d’Or, to name but a few) strives to replicate the house’s Art Nouveau decor in his recipes. He rolls out a personal, creative score with a veggie focus, each dish defined by an aromatic, spicy or acidic theme. Crisp, frank, forthright flavors that hit the spot every time. Senderens would approve! 

DETAILS

9, place de la Madeleine, 8th 
Tel: +33 (0)1 42 65 22 90 
Metro: Madeleine 
Closed Sunday-Monday 

Drouant x Chateau d’Estoublon x Summer in Paris  

Until summer’s end, here’s the romantic setting for a meeting between two classic brands, Drouant and Estoublon. Drouant unveils a menu by Chef Romain Van Thienen, highlighting Grand Cru olive oils from Estoublon via a selection of delicious creations and subtly reinterpreted classics, such as salmon focaccia, accompanied by olive oil and lemon gel, or, for an extra touch of indulgence, a signature madeleine enhanced with delicate olive notes. Drouant’s impressive ice cream cart offers vanilla ice cream with delicately enhanced with olive oil.

To complement these creations, sip rosé from Château d’Estoublon, AOP Les Baux de Provence, a luminous expression of the Provençal terroir. Here’s a meeting of two Houses celebrating, each in their own way, the art of hospitality and the generous bounty of the land. 

DETAILS

16-18 Place Gaillon, 2nd 
Metro: Opéra 
Chic, Riviera-style terrace