Paris continues to reinvent itself through new restaurant openings, reimagined hospitality concepts, and celebrated chefs taking over iconic kitchens.
From refined Japanese dining near Avenue Montaigne to intimate Parisian residences in Saint-Honoré, these are some of the city’s most interesting new places to discover.
UNI Paris
Just steps from Avenue Montaigne, UNI Paris brings a sophisticated Japanese dining experience to the 8th arrondissement.
Sea urchin—“uni” in Japanese—is the restaurant’s guiding thread, inspiring a menu that balances delicate raw preparations with dishes cooked over Binchotan charcoal. Rare Japanese wines, exceptional sake, and signature cocktails complete the experience, while DJ sets every Friday and Saturday add a lively evening atmosphere.
The restaurant is also known for its monthly tuna-cutting ceremony, a culinary ritual rarely seen in Paris.
The design draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese inrō, unfolding through several distinct spaces: an elegant main dining room, a more intimate sushi counter where guests can watch the chefs at work, and a private lounge reminiscent of a traditional Japanese home.
In the kitchen, chefs Akmal Anuar and Dmitri Pak reinterpret Japanese cuisine with a contemporary and creative approach.
Terra Restaurant
Set beneath a dramatic glass roof in the heart of Le Marais, Terra Restaurant enters a new chapter with the arrival of chef Allan Gilley Pavard.
Originally from the Ardennes, Allan Gilley Pavard has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens across Paris, London, and Lausanne, as well as in Australia and New Zealand. Before joining Terra, he spent six years as head chef at Le Verre Volé.
His cuisine focuses on generous, seasonal dishes cooked over an open flame, with the restaurant’s wood-fire grill and open kitchen at the center of the experience. Terra’s atmosphere is both relaxed and refined, surrounded by greenery and natural light.
Wine is equally important to the restaurant’s identity. The cellar includes more than 1,000 references, from natural wines to classic French vintages, carefully sourced from independent winemakers throughout France.
Margaux Restaurant
For a classic Parisian experience with one of the city’s most iconic views, Margaux Restaurant offers a timeless setting on the banks of the Seine.
The restaurant overlooks the Eiffel Tower and combines elegant, slightly rustic interiors with a warm, candlelit atmosphere. Inspired by family traditions and memories, the menu celebrates homemade French cuisine prepared by chef Paul-Alexandre Laumont.
Guests can expect classic French dishes and seasonal specialties that highlight the richness of French terroir and traditional savoir-faire. The atmosphere feels intimate and nostalgic—more like dining in a beloved grandmother’s home than in a formal restaurant.
MAM by Stéphanie Le Quellec
MAM by Stéphanie Le Quellec is the newest project from double Michelin-starred chef Stéphanie Le Quellec.
Rather than another fine-dining restaurant, MAM is conceived as a “house of cooking”: part bistro, part bakery, part gourmet delicatessen, and part all-day café. The concept is built around comforting French classics, from slow-cooked dishes and cocottes to rich, traditional pot-au-feu.
Pastry chef Pierre Chirac oversees the desserts, while the overall space is designed to feel warm, familiar, and welcoming. Visitors can stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, pastries, or simply to browse the curated products available to take away.
MAM can be found in two locations within the 1.75 Paris properties:
- MAM by Stéphanie Le Quellec
- MAM by Stéphanie Le Quellec
1.75 Paris La Source
For travelers seeking something more intimate than a traditional hotel, 1.75 Paris La Source offers a distinctive residential experience in the Saint-Honoré district.
Located between Place de la Madeleine and the Élysée, the property occupies a Haussmannian building and consists of two spacious 200-square-meter apartments, each containing three suites as well as a shared living room and kitchen
Each suite measures between 25 and 45 square meters and is inspired by the aesthetics of Arte Povera and the work of Piet Mondrian. The interiors combine clean lines, raw materials, and graphic accents to create a modern yet inviting atmosphere.
The residence can be booked by suite or in its entirety, making it particularly appealing for families or groups of friends who want to experience Paris as locals rather than simply as visitors. Prices start from €420 per night for a suite or €1,700 per night for the full apartment.