Vesper: the chic and creative new Japanese spot in the 7th arrondissement

With the arrival of chef Roudy Petersen, Vesper is reborn and imposes its refined Japanese signature in the heart of the Left Bank.

Just a stone’s throw from the École Militaire, Vesper has established itself as the new must-try Japanese restaurant in Paris. The sophisticated decor, designed by Studio Lazaro, combines noble materials: blond wood ceiling, tropical marble mosaic, Pierre Frey wallpaper, sculptural lighting… The décor sets the tone: elegant yet lively.

Japanese cuisine combining refinement and creativity

At the helm of this revival is Roudy Petersen, a chef trained by Guy Savoy and Pierre Gagnaire, who has also worked at Zuma Europe and Catch in Abu Dhabi. At Vesper, he infuses contemporary Japanese cuisine with surgical precision, but always full of surprises. Crispy rice with tuna-salmon tartar duo or rock shrimp with yuzu show the chef’s mastery right from the start.

Dishes to share follow on from one another with consistency: caramelized black cod, Iberian pork with yuzu kosho, or barbecued lamb chops, all served with vegetable accompaniments (miso eggplant, grilled broccolini…) that extend the taste experience just right.

The cocktail bar: a ceremony in itself

But Vesper isn’t just a restaurant. It’s also an exceptional cocktail bar, where each creation becomes a liquid tribute to Japan: Matcha Fizz, Velours Nippon and Rouge Geisha blend mezcal, yuzu, hibiscus flower, Eminente rum and azuki syrup for unexpected sensory experiences. Vesper Garden, with gin, basil and ginger beer, evokes a Japanese garden revisited.

A lively place from dinner to brunch

The large, leafy terrace, open from 5pm, attracts an elegant local clientele for a drink or some sushi. Two atmospheres coexist: a bright main room and a more hushed back room. From November 12, 2025, Vesper will be open for lunch and will soon be offering a Sunday brunch, ideal for prolonging Parisian weekends in style.

Practical info

• 📍 Address: 81 avenue Bosquet, 75007 Paris
• 📞 Telephone: 01 83 64 82 93
• 🍣 Type of cuisine: Contemporary Japanese
• 🍸 Cocktail bar on site
• 🕐 Breakfast from November 12, 2025 – Brunch to come
• 🌐 vesper-paris.fr
• 📸 Instagram: @vesper_paris

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