Great places to dine for Christmas
Paris is overflowing with fabulous places to dine for Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Here’s our (finely chosen) selection for the festive season!
Parties will never be as delicious as at Delano Café
To celebrate the festive season, Delano Café by Thierry Marx unveils two extraordinary menus and a Yule log to delight epicureans. Imagined by chefs Thierry Marx and Paolo Minelli, these meals combine elegance and refinement with the sublimity of seasonal produce. Read more.
Open on December 24 for lunch and dinner and on December 25 for brunch.
Hébé: a kitchen for sharing, close to Notre-Dame
Located just a stone’s throw from Notre-Dame church, Hébé enjoys a prime location in Paris’ historic district. Created in September 2018, Hébé reserves a warm welcome and a cuisine based on sharing with its French cuisine with Mediterranean accents. We love its warm, almost cocooning atmosphere in winter. Hébé is a sure bet when it comes to sharing a dish at Christmas. Read more.
Open on December 24 for lunch service.
Didon: charcoal cooking from 6ᵉ
Didon, in the heart of Paris’s 6ᵉ arrondissement, is a place where the art of entertaining takes on its full meaning. Founded by Carole and Imad, this restaurant offers wood-fired cuisine and a convivial experience inspired by sharing and simplicity. We love it all year round, in summer and winter, and at Christmas we appreciate Didon’s legendary hospitality all the more. Read more.
Open on December 24 for lunch service.
Café Poète: a gourmet and poetic journey through the heart of Paris
At 98 rue La Boétie, Café Poète is transformed into a haven of Christmas magic. Immerse yourself in the softness of a “literary” decor adorned with festive touches, and savor a menu of Mediterranean flavors, as comforting as a winter’s evening. Nestled between the emblematic avenues Franklin Roosevelt and the Champs-Élysées, this artistic and literary setting promises a warm and magical atmosphere. Read more.
Le Monteverdi: Italy in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
For over 50 years, Le Monteverdi has been lighting up the holidays by embodying the soul of Italian cuisine in the heart of Paris’s 6ᵉ arrondissement. In the enchanting atmosphere of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this restaurant, tucked away in a quaint alleyway, becomes a warm refuge (especially near the fireplace) where to savor comfort food, perfect for the festive season. Read more.
Open on December 24 for evening service.
L’Attilio Paris: French-Italian dining in the 8ᵉ arrondissement
L’Attilio Paris offers a cuisine that blends Italian traditions with French techniques. At the helm is chef Attilio Marrazzo, whose career has taken him to some of the finest restaurants in Paris and Italy. L’Attilio Paris is a fabulous place to dine for Christmas. This five-course meal, priced at €149, features scallops, sea urchins, snails in tempura and blue lobster. Of course, it ends with a beautiful log, the secret of which we’re keeping secret. Read more.
Open on December 24 for evening service.
Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond, a listed historic address in Paris
Classified as a historic monument, this emblematic Parisian establishment invites you to celebrate the festive season in an enchanting setting. This typically French address offers a special holiday menu at just €38 (starter, main course and dessert). Start with foie gras, smoked salmon or a generous pâté en croûte. Main courses are tempting, with a choice of shrimp, fresh fish or juicy rump steak. Finally, on the dessert side, treat yourself to truffled camembert, rum baba or a light lychee soup. A great place to dine for Christmas.
Open on December 24 for evening service and on December 25 for lunch service.
Also read: Dior and Jean Imbert unveil their chocolate creations for the holidays at 30 Montaigne
