5 restaurants run by former Top Chef contestants
These passionate chefs, revealed on Top Chef, have since made their mark on the culinary world with flying colors. Their restaurants have become must-visit destinations in Paris for lovers of good food!
L’Envol by Thibault Spiwack
Already running two restaurants, Anona and street-food restaurant Starving Club, former Top Chef season 13 contestant and Michelin-starred chef Thibault Spiwack is being honored for his eco-responsible, innovative and sustainable cuisine. It’s a philosophy he intends to pursue in his L’Envol restaurant, alongside Sarah Ledu!
Gastronomic cuisine that harmoniously blends the pleasures of good eating with the refinement of luxury. L’Envol invites you to a culinary experience centered on healthy, innovative and sustainable gastronomy. A gustatory adventure that celebrates the quality of produce, highlights seasonal delights and supports small local producers.
Philharmonie de Paris – 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
Halo by Victor Blanchet
As soon as you walk through the doors of Halo, you’re plunged into a world of your own. A fusion of inventive gastronomy and daring mixology. The restaurant, under the direction of talented chef Victor Blanchet, a former Top Chef 2023 contestant, offers a unique culinary experience. His iodized, lakeside and plant-based cuisine is inspired by the delights of the Basque and Mediterranean regions .
The cocktail bar, meanwhile, hides behind an imposing wooden door. Creations like the Bombe will charm you with their complex, refined flavours. More than just a restaurant, it’s a concept store showcasing emerging fashion and design designers.
Halo Paris – 12 Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris
Mallard by Arnaud Baptiste
With the arrival of chef Arnaud Baptiste at Le Colvert, a new and most appetizing page is being written. He began his career in the world of haute gastronomy, at Le Meurice and Le Carré des Feuillants. After making a name for himself with his daring proposals in Top Chef in 2021, he became executive chef of Les Mérovingiens before joining Les Becs Parisiens for this Colvert adventure.
Colvert is a neighborhood bistro for lovers of fine food and good wine. At lunchtime, discover a unique three-step proposal, renewed every week according to the chef’s inspirations and new arrivals. At dinner, let yourself be seduced by their limited editions! Exceptional creations in tiny quantities to delight gourmets in search of exclusivity.
Colvert – 54 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris
The Bloom Garden by Olivier Streiff
Immerse yourself in the chic, bohemian ambience of Bloom Garden. Here, colorful tiled tables, zellige walls and soft-toned carpets create an atmosphere of refined elegance. But it’s not just its aesthetics that make Bloom Garden so appealing. The tasty, gourmet menu offers charming Mediterranean cuisine, created by Chef Olivier Streiff .
Its sunny recipes, concocted from rigorously selected products, are sure to tantalize your taste buds. It’s springtime! So, as soon as the warm weather arrives, be sure to take advantage of the indoor garden and flower-filled arbour, set beside the zellige pool, for a sunny, relaxing break in the heart of Paris.
BLOOM GARDEN Restaurant – 23 R. du Château Landon, 75010 Paris
Lafayette’s by Mory Sacko
At 8, rue d’Anjou, a so-called “historic” address reopened its doors in October 2023. Lafayette’s Paris is a private mansion famous for the social events organized by the Marquis Lafayette in the 19th century. Today, this great historic house has entrusted its management to the Moma Group, and its kitchen to talented young chef Mory Sacko (season 11 of Top Chef) .
The program features French neo-bourgeois cuisine that bridges the gap between the African and American continents. Chef Mory Sacko, keen to showcase his origins and expertise, has created a menu inspired by the regions he loves: West Africa and the Old Continent.
Lafayette’s Paris – 8 rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris
