Luxurious, bewitching, inspiring, spell-binding… Our selection of addresses is aimed at pleasure and ideas ! From absolute essentials to wonderful surprises, new experiences to enjoy and share.
This Genoese institution which has welcomed all the Popes since it opened in 1939 has treated itself to a Parisian replica at the very heart of the 8th arrondissement. We owe this fine initiative to Riccardo Giraudi, the restaurant owner behind the Beefbars, who has decked out the setting in chic taste with velvet, woodwork and marble. In the dishes, ultra-premium ingredients and pasta to die for, including the legendary “Mandili al pesto di Zeffirino”, prepared on the spot before your very eyes. Divine ! Zeffirino, 9-11 rue Marbeuf, Paris 8. (01 84 21 09 19). Ouvert tous les jours.
Crowned a few weeks ago as the “Best Restaurant -Bar 2024” in “Tales of Cocktails”, the Danico bar nestling at the rear of the Italian Daroco Bourse restaurant invites fans of cocktails and curious explorers of flavours to sample a variety of cocktails inspired by the fragrances of India. On the menu, unprecedented creations like as many postcards of the tribulations of globe-shaker Nico de Soto. Clients melt for the silky texture of the ‘’Psychedelic Lassi’’, a blend of Bacardi Ocho rum infused with fenugreek, kaffir leaves, coconut yoghurt, mango, and lassi tea syrup with mango. Danico, 6 rue Vivienne, Paris 2. Ouvert tous les jours de 18h à 2h. www.daroco.fr
Set in the Faubourgs neighbourhood, this address pairs Art Nouveau esthetics with lyrical decor designed by architect Jessica Mille. On the menu, Adela gives precedence to fresh pasta made on the premises as per the rules of the art and presented in mouthwatering recipes : “tagliatelle al funghi”, “agnolotti cacio e pepe”, “pappardelle al ragù”… Not to be missed while waiting for the main course, a sublime whipped ricotta with Espelette pimento and lemon zest. Adela, 20 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, Paris 10. www.adela-pasta.com
For the “Paris Paris” exhibition (until October 20th), Cravan, the cultivated cocktail bar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is taking up its quarters on the 2nd floor of Le Bon Marché. The chance to discover cocktails in ready-to-serve bottles such as Le Boulevardier or Le Negroni, but also a selection of Cravon items including sublime glasses by designer Ramy Fischler. So chic ! Jusqu’au 20 octobre, Pop-up Cravan au Bon Marché, 24 rue de Sèvres, Paris 7.
Decorated by the Depict studio of architecture, this quirky “troquet” has everything to please. Guests treat themselves to traditional homemade cuisine orchestrated by the talented chef Matteo Renzi who celebrates top-notch products in each dish : chicken terrine, frogs’ legs, “blanquette de veau”… And above all, they play ! For this is precisely what Hasard is all about : at table or at the counter, you can try your luck with scratch cards or in the prize draw ! Hasard, 7 rue de l’Isly, Paris 8. Ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 10h à 23h30.
Open every night from 7.30 p.m. to 3 a.m., the Gioia restaurant offers decor inspired by the Amalfi coast on the legendary port of Saint-Tropez. Blending a Dolce Vita ambiance with contemporary touches, the decor offers a warm setting both inside and on the terrace with its garland lighting. On the menu, the chef proposes elegant Mediterranean cuisine : blue lobster with sublime coral butter and basil, wild seabass with green tomatoes and lemon thyme, octopus “alla Brace” accompanied by pistachios from Sicily... Saint-Tropez. 1 Quai de l’Epi. (04 94 17 48 47)
Orchestrated by the famous firm of architecture of Caprini & Pellerin in Cannes, the ambitious restoration programme for the legendary Palm Beach has come to an end after five years of work. Dating back to 1928, this incomparable building on the seafront in Cannes now plays host to a restaurant, La Petite Maison, a casino, the Jean-Paul Members’ Bar, an Olympic seawater pool, luxury boutiques (Dior, Pucci & Loro Piana), VIP clubs, a private beach, and a gym & spa. Merging well-preserved history with a new contemporary identity, the Palm Beach offers exclusiveness and 5-star service. A legend reborn... Cannes. Place Franklin Roosevelt. (04 28 70 18 01)
Until September 30th, Canua Island will sail just off the Gulf of Mandelieu La Napoule, offering a unique experience in the midst of the Mediterranean Sea. Accommodating up to 350 guests, this trimaran of 1,750 m2 on two floors has been transformed into a beach club restaurant set around a pool. We owe this original project to two passionate fans of the sea : Olympian Marc Audineau, World N°1 in dinghy sailing, and Tony Philippe, World Windsurfing Champion 13 times over. Embarquement à Cannes. www.canua-island.com
A majestic 5-star hotel on the seafront of Cassis, L’Hôtel Les Roches Blanches reinvents its gastronomy in two distinctive new experiences : “Les Petites Canailles” for lunch and “Les Belles Canailles” for dinner. The cuisine of Chef Nicolas Sintes pays tribute to tasty, light dishes based on authentic fresh produce from the Mediterranean. To round off the meal, Pastry Chef Valentin Fabry proposes great classics expertly retweaked. Cassis. 9, avenue des Calanques. (04 42 01 01 05)
This year, the famous hotel on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Enjoying a breathtaking view of the sea bathed in sunlight, the Rooftop La Terrasse restaurant proposes a lunchtime and evening menu awarding a place of honour to seafood and marvels of the Mediterranean. Sheer enchantment ! Nice. 1 Promenade des Anglais. (04 97 03 40 00)
For its third season, the Fabula restaurant has reopened on the extraordinary terrace of the Carnavalet Museum, this year with star-rated Chef Thomas Chislom at the helm. In this idyllic setting, summer evenings have a taste of paradise accentuated by precise, creative offerings by this chef who conjures up dishes rather like canvases, in vibrant homage to the museum’s paintings. Set back from the bustle of city life, Fabula is a soothing address offering enchanting time out. Fabula au Musée Carnavalet, 16 rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris 4. www.fabula.paris
On the roof of the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel, newly taken over by the Annie Famose group, Le Plongeoir is decidedly THE hot-spot in which to relish the summer in Biarritz. Enjoying the loveliest panoramic views of the town and ocean, this high-flying terrace is decked out in Bohemian-chic decor, cheerful and contemporary. In a festive ambiance, Le Plongeoir is also, and above all, a wealth of little dishes with Japanese accents and a selection of refreshing, flavoursome drinks ! Rooftop le Plongeoir au Radisson Blu, 1, Carrefour d’Hélianthe, Biarritz (05 59 01 13 13). www.leplongeoir-biarritz.fr
This enticing address in the neighbourhood of Les Halles treats guests to homemade pastries straight from the oven from 9 a.m. before inviting them to savour comforting lunch proposals such as “croque-monsieur” topped with Cantal cheese cream, or kebab-style lamb. Then, surprise ! In the evening, Le Gast is transformed into a modern bistro offering tasty seasonal dishes accompanied by a selection of 60 lively wines. Restaurant Gast, 14 rue Bertin Poirée, Paris 1 (09 74 64 01 09).
Save the date ! On September 17th, South Korean Chef Park Sungho will unfurl his talent at L’Adresse for the duration of a one-off dinner. On the programme, a menu tailormade for pairing with vintages from La Maison de Champagne Thiénot. At the initiative of the Fulgurances consultancy and events agency which created L’Adresse - a trampoline restaurant for the young guard in gastronomy -, this special evening promises many wonderful surprises. Restaurant l’Adresse, 10 rue Alexandre Dumas, Paris 11 (01 43 48 14 59).
Beautiful, brand new, this bistro a stone’s throw from L’Odéon is the latest address of Linda Lee, the successful Korean restaurant-owner (Misu, Mari Mari). In decor opting for elegance, Sétopa pays tribute to K-food in ultra-refined version. Running the show, two renowned chefs with experience at leading tables in Seoul orchestrate the feast : Mingoo Kang (Mingles restaurant) and Chang-Ho Shin (ex-Joo Ok). Not to be missed : ravioli with oysters and tofu, chicken with pimento grilled on charcoal, and the diabolical “crème brûlée” with soybean paste. Wow ! Sétopa, 6 rue Dupuytren, Paris 6. (09 77 91 95 01).
Founded by the Clarisses nuns in 1604, then occupied by the Visitandines from 1803 until the 1980’s, this convent at the heart of the Old Town of Nice has just been transformed into a 5-star hotel designed, renovated and managed by Perseus. Full of tranquillity and serenity, and motivated by caring hospitality, it hosts three tables : Le Restaurant du Cloître, La Guinguette in the gardens, and the Bistro on Rue des Serruriers, proposing the finest local cuisine : barbajuans from La Roya, gnocchi with pistou sauce, lemon tarts... Nice. 1, rue Honoré Ugo. www.hotelducouvent.com
Incense venerated since the Age of Antiquity in Central America, copal is used in many rituals. It is the name chosen by Chef Juan Arbelaez for his beach restaurant in Cannes, the Copal Beach Club. An invitation to revel in escapism with dishes inspired by South America, shared in the midst of enchanting decor blending plantlife, natural materials, and velvet benchseats. Cannes. 63, boulevard de la Croisette. (04 93 94 25 43)
A Mediterranean refuge on the beach of Cavalière at the heart of Le Lavandou, this hotel with 58 rooms and suites invites guests to enjoy a stay at the water’s edge, facing Les Îles d’Or. This insider address with unimpeded panoramic views hosts a must restaurant for fans of Mediterranean cuisine and an elegant beach bar, perfect for cocktails while the sun goes down. Finally, Le Surplage invites guests to benefit from its boat, the Wellcraft Scarab 30, for a trip to the islands. Le Lavandou. 34 avenue du Cap Nègre. (04 98 04 37 37)
Reviving one of the most legendary stretches of sand in Ramatuelle, Chef Mathieu Pacaud has brought an old beach of Saint-Tropez back to life. Far from festive restaurants on the coast, Cybele adopts a certain Zenitude facing the bay’s turquoise waves. In this ambiance of a home on the seafront, the Chef prepares refined Mediterranean dishes based on fresh local products such as Greek-style melon, whole crayfish with basil-flavoured butter, or zucchini with spider crab stuffing. Ramatuelle. 4363 route des plages. www.cybeleramatuelle.com
A creation for gourmets with aromas of citrus and vanilla by Pastry Chef Boris Alliès and his Sous-chef Eloi Cabellan, this Riviera treat won this year’s Prize for the Best “Tarte Tropézienne”. This delicious local specialty is available for guests at La Maison Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez on certain days of the week as a “today’s dessert” suggestion at La Terrasse in “cut-to-size” format, and also for its Riviera Evenings on Wednesdays. Saint-Tropez. Plage de la Bouillabaisse. (04 94 55 91 00)
