10 top Parisian restaurants (with reservations) to see and be seen during Fashion Week

Experts in the capital’s most sought-after venues, we’ve selected the most coveted addresses to experience Fashion Week at its most glamorous. This precious list is to be jealously guarded. !

Aqua Kyoto

Aqua Kyoto attracts with its exceptional location – rooftop on the Champs-Élysées – its chic atmosphere and its international clientele. But it’s above all its culinary offering, with its focus on Japanese haute cuisine, that will win you over. Each plate reveals a precise technique and a refined aesthetic, ideal for a social dinner during Fashion Week. The place blends refinement and modernity, with creative culinary influences that set the Parisian scene abuzz. You’ll easily bump into fashion editors and celebrities who’ve come to extend their runway shows with a memorable meal.

📍 District: 8ᵉ arrondissement
📍 Address: 26 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris
📞 Telephone: 01 86 22 35 85

Le Matignon

An essential meeting place for the jet-set, Le Matignon combines restaurant and club, providing a festive after-dinner extension. Its menu is inspired by international cuisine, with generous, carefully prepared dishes served in a lively, contemporary setting. On Fashion Week evenings, it becomes a strategic meeting place for models, photographers and designers. The musical ambience, designed by renowned DJs, extends the culinary experience in a glamorous, worldly spirit.

📍 District: Champs-Élysées – 8ᵉ arrondissement
📍 Address: 3 avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris
📞 Telephone: +33 1 42 89 64 72

Le Grand Café

A new brasserie from Loulou Groupe, Le Grand Café is already establishing itself as the capital’s must-visit address. Nestling in the heart of the Grand Palais, the restaurant boasts a subtly modernized Belle Époque décor, and a vast, leafy terrace perfect for observing the Parisian ballet. In the kitchen, chef Benoît Dargère offers a refined and inventive menu. Behind the circular bar, former Ritz bartender Colin Field prepares classic cocktails and exclusive creations. In the evening, the address vibrates to the sound of jazz concerts and extends its service until midnight.

📍 District: Champs-Élysées – 8ᵉ arrondissement
📍 Address: Grand Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill/ 1 place Clemenceau 75008 Paris

Le Laurent

The gastronomic jewel of Carré Marigny, Le Laurent embodies Parisian tradition in an elegant setting just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées. The restaurant’s classic decor blends history and modernity, making it ideal for a discerning clientele. The menu features fine, inspired French cuisine, suitable for both business lunches and elegant dinners. It’s an address where the fashion world likes to meet discreetly after a fashion show.

📍 District: Champs-Élysées – 8ᵉ arrondissement
📍 Address: 41 avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris
📞 Telephone: +33 1 42 25 00 39

Adventure

A festive address on Avenue Victor Hugo, L’Aventure blends restaurant and club to prolong social evenings. The simple yet refined menu accompanies a resolutely Parisian atmosphere. The elegant decor and musical ambience attract a clientele of insiders. During Fashion Week, it’s an ideal place to meet models and international journalists. L’Aventure remains an unmissable address for combining gastronomy and nightlife in a resolutely fashionable and cosmopolitan spirit.

📍 District: 16ᵉ arrondissement
📍 Address: 4 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris
📞 Telephone: 01 88 40 05 05

La Brasserie Cloche

A new address in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement, La Brasserie Cloche attracts with its contemporary decor and cosmopolitan clientele. The elegant ambience makes it the perfect place for a social stopover between fashion shows. The menu features classic Parisian brasserie dishes revisited with a modern twist. The service is meticulous, the dishes generous, and the address is fast becoming a meeting point for fashionistas.

📍 District: 1ᵉʳ arrondissement
📍 Address: 15 rue de la Cloche, 75001 Paris

Ralph’s

Housed in a private mansion on Boulevard Saint-Germain, Ralph’s remains one of Paris’s iconic addresses. A must for socialites, it combines American elegance with Parisian art de vivre. The menu features classic dishes revisited with an American accent, served in a refined decor and intimate cobbled courtyard. During Fashion Week, it is a privileged meeting place for celebrities and fashion figures.

📍 District: Saint-Germain – 6ᵉ arrondissement
📍 Address: 173 boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
📞 Telephone: 01 89 20 23 50

Caviar Kaspia

A Parisian institution since 1927, Caviar Kaspia remains the haunt of the great names in fashion. Located on Place de la Madeleine, the restaurant embodies timeless, hushed luxury. Its menu features exceptional caviars, salmon and Russian specialties, served in an elegant setting. During Fashion Week, it attracts designers, models and international celebrities to enjoy a timeless culinary experience.

📍 District: Madeleine – 8ᵉ arrondissement
📍 Address: 17 place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
📞 Telephone: +33 1 42 65 33 32

Shabour

Quickly voted one of the most sought-after restaurants in Paris, Shabour embodies contemporary cuisine of excellence in an intimate setting. The dining room, built around a central counter, encourages direct exchange with the chefs. Each plate tells the story of a Mediterranean journey, combining creativity, generosity and exceptional products. During Fashion Week, it’s the ideal place to meet a cosmopolitan and curious clientele in search of daring culinary experiences and convivial moments.

📍 District: Sentier – 2ᵉ arrondissement
📍 Address: 19 rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris
📞 Telephone: 06 95 16 32 87

Kinugawa (Hotel Sax rooftop)

With its breathtaking panoramic view, Kinugawa Rooftop at Sax is one of the most coveted spots in Paris. The restaurant offers refined Japanese cuisine, combining revisited classics and signature creations, in an elegant, festive setting. Its contemporary decor, international clientele and musical ambience make it a key venue during Fashion Week. From carefully-crafted cocktails to sharing plates, it’s the perfect place to enjoy Paris from the heights.

📍 District: 7th arrondissement
📍 Address: 55 Av. de Saxe Paris 7

📞 Telephone: 01 81 69 07 49 / find out more about Kinugawa HERE

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