8 restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Saint-Germain-des-Près
Saint-Germain-des-Près is indeed the Paris district that brings together the crème de la crème of artists, but also the ideal restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From Greece to the land of the Surrealists, here are our 8 favorite addresses for the perfect tête-à-tête.
Spiti Sou, a love of the Mediterranean
For Valentine’s Day, Spiti Sou is the ideal place to fly to Greece in Paris. This bar-restaurant combines chic and conviviality, with authentic flavors and revisited recipes. The décor is reminiscent of the Greek islands: navy blue banquettes, white marble tables and luminous woodwork evoke a Santorini village.
Its name, “Spiti Sou”, means “My home is your home” in Greek, a philosophy espoused by owner Alexandre Seillière and his Greek wife, Melina Kontos. You can almost hear the melodies of the bouzouki. It’s the perfect place for a romantic Mediterranean evening for two.
3 Quai des Grands Augustins, 75006
Monteverdi, la dolce vita of Valentine’s Day
For over 50 years, Le Monteverdi has embodied the elegance of Italian cuisine in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Located in a picturesque alleyway, this restaurant offers dishes prepared with fresh, French and seasonal ingredients, reflecting the rich traditions of the Mediterranean. For special occasions, like Valentine’s Day 2025, let yourself be seduced by refined creations such as Vegetable Ravioles with Ginger or Poire d’amour Particulière.
In a timeless, hushed atmosphere, Le Monteverdi is perfect for a romantic evening or a business dinner. This place, where authenticity and refinement meet, promises a memorable experience and a true tribute to Italian gastronomy.
5 rue Guisarde, 75006
Didon, the pleasure of sharing
For a convivial, gourmet Valentine’s Day, head to Didon. Founded by Carole and Imad, this restaurant offers wood-fired cuisine, where each dish, designed to be shared, reflects their passion for authenticity and simplicity.
With its tasteful decor combining Lebanese handcrafted furniture by KANN Design and elegant lighting by DCW, Didon offers an intimate and welcoming setting, ideal for a romantic dinner.
The menu, created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Michel Portos, features charcoal-fired products, with vegetarian and vegan options to surprise your taste buds. At Didon, love also means the pleasure of sharing.
8 rue du Dragon, 75006.
Quinsou, a dinner under a lucky star
For a gastronomic and intimate Valentine’s Day, discover Quinsou, the Michelin-starred restaurant of chef Antonin Bonnet. Nestled in the peaceful Rue de l’Abbé Grégoire, this establishment celebrates the love of local produce and the art of simplicity.
With a menu featuringseasonal ingredients meticulously selected from 150 small French producers, each dish becomes an ode to precision and authenticity. In a warm setting – chocolate banquettes, cement tiles and elegant lighting fixtures – Quinsou offers a unique experience for its 26 privileged guests.
33 rue de l’Abbé Grégoire, 75006.
Taokan, Cantonese love
For a Valentine’s Day that blends exoticism and elegance, let yourself be seduced by Taokan, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. For 13 years, this iconic restaurant has been sublimating Cantonese cuisine while adding a touch of French elegance.
In a refined décor designed by Hélène and Olivier Lempereur, with light leather banquettes and ebony furniture, Taokan offers a zen and cosy atmosphere, ideal for a romantic dinner. The menu, which has remained unchanged for many years, seduces diners with its authentic flavors and refined dishes, inviting them to return again and again.
Treat yourself to a moment of serenity and gastronomy to celebrate love in this jewel of Chinese cuisine in Paris.
8 rue du Sabot, 75006
Brasserie des Arts, a festive rendezvous for Valentine’s Day
For a Valentine’s Day full of charm and festivity, head to Brasserie des Arts, on rue Saint-André-des-Arts in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Inspired by the district’s cultural history, this chic and quirky brasserie combines Art Deco spirit with a warm ambience.
Designed by Jessica Mille, the decor combines green velvets, glass fixtures, poetic frescoes and heart-shaped Love chairs in marble and onyx. Perfect for a romantic dinner, its terrace welcomes cocktail lovers, while the cosy interior invites you to savor the chef’s inventive menu.
Between glamour and conviviality, Brasserie des Arts is the ideal place to celebrate love with elegance and originality.
28 rue Saint-André-des-Arts, 75006 France
L’Atelier d’André, awaken the artist!
For a Valentine’s Day out of the ordinary, let yourself be tempted by L’Atelier d’André, a new Left Bank address inspired by the surrealism of André Breton. Designed by Jérémy Quélin and styled by art curator Joséphine Fossey, this restaurant elegantly blends art and gastronomy.
Located at the crossroads of Rue Saint-André-des-Arts and Rue Séguier, this intimate 65-cover venue envelops guests in a warm ambience. The wine-lime façade is intriguing, while the interior reveals a refined décor: travertine bar, marble mosaic, lighting by Sabine Charoy.
For a romantic dinner, enjoy an inventive menu and a selection of grands crus. An evening where love blends with art and the pleasure of the senses.
36 rue Saint-André-des-Arts, 75006 France
Publishers, a literary Valentine’s Day
For a Valentine’s Day under the sign of love and literature, Les Éditeurs is the ideal address at the Odéon crossroads, right in the heart of the 6ᵉ arrondissement. This emblematic literary café seduces with its romantic terrace with white tablecloths and unique atmosphere.
Inside, the soul of the place is revealed: nearly 5,000 books line the walls, framing cosy corners with club armchairs and plush banquettes. The warm spirit of Les Éditeurs makes it the perfect refuge for a romantic dinner.
Add to this a refined gourmet menu, and you have the perfect place to celebrate love in an atmosphere where literature and gastronomy meet in elegance.
4 carrefour de l’Odéon, 75006
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