Valentines and More: February Restaurant Buzz in Paris

“Promises and pie crusts are made to be broken.” -Jonathan Swift, poet & satirist, Polite Conversation (1738)

Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is here again. Here’s a selection of delicious addresses to celebrate. All you need is love – and a touch of caviar and a little chocolate. And if le jour de la Saint-Valentin isn’t really your thing, these tables offer tasty cuisine for a warming winter meal in February.

Les French Bastards

Foodporn! Perfect for Valentine’s celebrations. Head straight to the Bastards recently opened boulangerie outpost located on a favorite market street (rue de Lévis dates back to the 1600s!). Designed to offer a friendly and contemporary experience, the new boutique was decorated with raw concrete and natural wood. There’s seating indoors and, for warmer weather, an outdoor terrace. What’s not to like?

DETAILS

52, rue de Lévis, 17th
Metro: Villiers
Open 7/7

Fauchon

The exclusive collection Paris Je T’aime – BISOU BISOU celebrates love from macarons (€2.50) to champagne rosé (€49). An iconic Parisian maison de gourmandise since 1886, Fauchon’s part of the DNA of the City of Light. Head to the Grand Café Fauchon, housed inside the hotel, on the place de la Madeleine.

The Blossom Arms

The self-proclaimed “Modern Pub with Frenchy sauce” serves the best fish & chips in Paris. Opened in March 2024, it’s all about conviviality and draught craft beer. This brilliant concept is by Alexandre Chapier, the founder of Blossom Burgers (rue de Chabrol, 10th), the most rock ‘n roll of Parisian burger joints. His credo in the 17th? Reconciling Guinness lovers, initiated foodies and English football fans around the table and at the bar.

The chef first worked in Lot-et-Garonne, in the kitchens of the now shuttered Une Auberge en Gascogne, with chef Fabrice Biasiolo, then he trained in Paris, alongside Akrame Benallal, then in Bordeaux, finally in London with Gordon Ramsay. Now, in homage to his love of London and its culture, the chef is bringing fish & chips, a symbol of English street-food, to the French capital.

Start with L’Ozzy’s fish & chips (€21)-  ultra-crispy batter sprinkled with spices, tender haddock fillet golden fries – double-cooked of course! Try the fish burger (€18.90)-  just as crispy, in its plump potato bun, homemade tartar sauce. Or choose the fried halloumi, served with crunchy broccolini and curry mayo. There’s also a soft crab bun, with kohlrabi remoulade, chervil, iceberg and pickles; tuna melt with buttered bread, mayo and cheddar; and grilled cheese toastie with 12-month Comté, matured cheddar and pickles. Don’t miss the decadent chocolate & Guinness mousse.

There’s the same care for quality when it comes to booze: the Paddington Martini (€12.50), London Mule (€9.50), selection of craft beers on tap, and bien sûr, Guinness!

We admire the handsome bar, bottle-green walls, bright tapestries and eclectic mix of offbeat photos and paintings on the walls. It’s a unique atmosphere; we’re in Paris which we love, a beer in one hand, eyes fixed on Premier League matches broadcast on the screens! Making new best friends, perfect for Valentine celebrations.

DETAILS

17 rue Guy Môquet, 17th
Metro: Guy Môquet /Brochant
Open 7/7
Kitchen open from 12 noon to 2:30 pm and from 7 pm to 10 pm
Bar service from 11:30 am to 2 am

Bistrot des Fables

David Bottreau, a former disciple of chef Christian Constant (who happily helped create the menu), took over the reins of this Parisian institution in 2023. Bottreau is garnering great reviews in the bistro formerly occupied by Café Lignac, on rue Saint-Dominique. Here are some sample dishes: frog’s legs in parsley with sweet garlic cream (€14); Herring Fillets with potatoes in oil (€12); Mimosa egg, white tuna, lettuce heart (€9); Salmon fillet grilled on one side, sorrel sauce, steamed potatoes (€26); Beef cheek stew (€25); Vanilla rice pudding (€11).

What’s more Le Bistrot des Fables opens daily for a typically Parisian breakfast (7:30 to 11 am). Enjoy toast, croissants, omelettes, boiled eggs, hot drinks and freshly squeezed juices. And Bottreau also helms Comptoir des Fables on the other side of the rue!

DETAILS

139 Rue Saint-Dominique, 7th
Metro: Alma Marceau/Ecole Militaire
Continuous service from 12 noon to 11 pm
Average spend €40-50

Maison Bréguet – Lunch €29

Located in the heart of the 11th arrondissement, near place de la Bastille, Maison Bréguet, the 5-star boutique hotel, features in the address books of savvy travelers in search of culture, fashion and adventure. At the helm of the open kitchen, young chef Adrien Milliand offers a creative Mediterranean-inspired culinary experience celebrating market fresh, seasonal products. Available at lunch, from Monday- Saturday, the Market Menu takes us on a delightful taste journey. Match with wine of the moment, ​​white or red (€7). This exciting menu changes weekly, guaranteeing a renewed culinary discovery with each visit and, for residents, there’s an indoor pool, spa, gym, hammam. Bréguet’s Valentine Menu includes a coupe of champagne Besserat de Bellefon, amuse bouche, starter, main and delicious dark chocolate kiss, passion fruit + caramel/citrus dessert (€95).

DETAILS

8, rue Bréguet, 11th
Metro: Bastille
Tel: +33 (0)1 58 30 32 31

Pierre Hermé x La Poste

Every year, with admirable panache, for Valentine’s Day, La Poste creates a limited edition series of stamps. For 2025, La Poste teams up with Maison Pierre Hermé, Paris, offering an exquisite collection based on the Ispahan Heart and the Macaron Heart. “The dialogue between these two institutions symbolizes the meeting of two iconic worlds of the French art of living: philately and haute pâtisserie,” says La Poste. “Philately and pastry come together in an act of transmission and sharing,” says PH. “Whether you’re savoring desserts or sending letters, it’s arousing unique emotions.”

PH’s beau boutique “Infiniment Chocolat,” dedicated to the universe of chocolate, recently opened at 23, boulevard des Capucines. Monsieur Hermé is a member of associations including the Comité Colbert and Relais Desserts. Maison Pierre Hermé Paris is also a partner of luxury hotels like The Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, La Mamounia, New Otani, Oetker Collection, Four Seasons, and Rosewood. There’s now more than 90 points of sale in 12 countries and a dedicated workforce of more than 700 employees.

Hotel Particulier Montmartre

So romantic! Located in a garden off a quiet private cobblestone alley, away from the bustle of Montmartre, the décor’s eclectic and elegant at this lovely hotel and restaurant. There’s a Valentine draw to spice up the evening: Each guest is invited to draw a “Bon Particulier” during dinner. These vouchers include fun and sensual attentions to share, but above all a “voucher for a night for two” in a secret suite of the Hôtel Particulier!

Here’s the Valentine’s Day menu. To begin: hot & spicy champagne oyster or little “chou”, truffle heart. Then choose between scallops or vegetable ravioli served with ginger-infused broth. Enjoy a main course of mignon of veal, sage, smoked parsnip mousseline, sunchoke or pressed celeriac tournedos. Then indulge with the Particulière Love Pear or Xoco chocolate soufflé. The cost is €195 per person, and there will be live music.

DETAILS

23, avenue Junot, 18th
Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt/Abbesses
Tel: +33 (0)1 53 41 81 40

Caviar Kaspia (since 1927)

“Because of its rarity, price and exquisite taste, caviar has always played a very important role in the art of seduction,” explains aficionado Vicent Rosso. “Now there’s a new way to declare your love by sharing happy moments with exquisite Caviar Impérial Baeri, Valentine packaged, presented in a gorgeous tin.”

The très Parisian address (we saw Gigi Hadid there recently!) at Place de la Madeleine reveals its Valentine’s Day Menu, a gastronomic celebration dedicated to lovers and enthusiasts of the culinary art of caviar, with “Le Caviar des Amoureux”.

Two new suggestions for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day/Night:

Caviar des Amoureux, Special Edition Red Box Caviar Impérial Baeri to be enjoyed at the restaurant:
80€ for 30 g
130€ for 50g

Kaspia Passion Box €409 with the 250g Salmon Heart & Kaspia engraved Pearly Spoons:
(Option: +12€ for the gift box)

The Kaspia Passion Box includes:
1x 100g of Caviar des Amoureux (Impérial Baeri)
1 bottle of Kaspia Champagne
1 Salmon Heart
2 potatoes
2 Mother-of-pearl spoons

DETAILS

17, place de la Madeleine,
Metro: Madeleine
Tel: +33 (0)1 42 65 33 32

Musée Rodin

Dance the night away at the most romantic address in Paris. The museum is hosting la soirée LOVE, an evening jam-packed with activities. You can learn to dance the polka during a moonlit ball, inspired by the nightlife of Belle Époque Paris, led by pro dancers. Listen to live concerts and poems performed throughout the mansion. Compose your own poem, inspired from the museum’s artwork, under the tutelage of a pro writer. Create a self-portrait to gift your loved one in a drawing workshop. The full list of activities can be found here. Tickets cost 27 euros and must be reserved in advance.