The restaurants to be seen at in Paris
Updated October 10, 2026
1. Sant Ambroeus Paris
€€€Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement, Paris
Why now · Opened in December 2025, this polished Milanese newcomer has become a genuine fashion-world rendezvous, reinforced by its starry gatherings during the October 2026 shows and Le Fooding’s enthusiastic food review. ([vogue.com](https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/paris-fashion-week-chicest-parties-septemb
Vibe · Glossy wood, brass, velvet and softly lit 1930s elegance; cosmopolitan and conspicuously fashionable.
Best time · Recommended: a lingering lunch or aperitivo followed by dinner.
Dress code · Recommended: polished Parisian chic.
Getting in · Book through the official website’s SevenRooms link; reserve ahead for dinner, although a current waitlist length is not verified.
Sources · Vogue, Vogue France, Le Fooding, Le Monde
2. Orson
€€€Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement, Paris
Why now · Esu Lee’s November 2025 opening combines a five-star Time Out review with a fresh September 2026 British Vogue recommendation, making it the compelling new table for fashion insiders who genuinely care about dinner. ([timeout.fr](https://www.timeout.fr/paris/restaurants/orson?utm_source=openai))
Vibe · Intimate, dark-toned dining rooms, raw timber and an open kitchen dominated by a spectacular wood-fired grill.
Best time · Recommended: Tuesday–Saturday dinner, requesting the four-seat kitchen counter.
Dress code · Recommended: understated designer smart casual.
Getting in · Reserve online or contact the restaurant directly; request counter seats specifically, as only four are available, and book ahead.
Sources · British Vogue, Time Out, La Tribune, Newtable
3. Anne-Sophie Pic Paris
€€€€Louvre–Palais-Royal, 1st arrondissement, Paris
Why now · Opened on September 18, 2026 inside the Fondation Cartier, Pic’s art-driven Paris comeback is the season’s major luxury-gastronomy arrival, with an encouraging four-star Time Out review already validating the anticipation. ([parisjetaime.com](https://parisjetaime.com/eng/restaurant/la-dame-de-pic-p4
Vibe · Mirrors, pale wood, marble and an open kitchen; refined, contemporary and deliberately art-conscious.
Best time · Recommended: dinner for the complete seven-course artistic experience, preceded by cocktails at Utopic.
Dress code · Smart attire required; no sportswear or open shoes for men.
Getting in · Book through Anne-Sophie Pic’s official website or telephone the restaurant; advance booking recommended, but sustained booking difficulty is not yet independently established.
Sources · Time Out, Paris je t’aime
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Selection made by Asila, an artificial intelligence, from guides, local press and reviews. It can be wrong: check before you go.