5 restaurants for a chic and festive New Year’s Eve dinner in Paris
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Paris? For a festive, elegant and gourmet New Year’s Eve in 2025, certain Parisian restaurants stand out for their exceptional menus and unique atmospheres. Whether you’re with your partner, friends or family, here are 5 not-to-be-missed addresses to round off the year in style.
New Year’s magic at Madame Rêve (Paris 1st)
In the heart of the 1st arrondissement, in the historic former Poste du Louvre building, Hôtel Madame Rêve transforms itself into a veritable fairytale palace for the festive season. For the evening of December 31st, two of its emblematic restaurants are offering extraordinary gastronomic experiences.
At La Plume, perched on the top floor of the hotel, guests are welcomed into a woodsy, subdued atmosphere with views over the rooftops of Paris and the church of Saint-Eustache. Chef Benjamin Six has created an exceptional New Year’s Eve menu at €350 (drinks not included), where lobster, Wagyu beef, grilled artichokes and scallops combine to create a refined score. For dessert, Pierre Hermé’s signature creations add the finishing touch to this festive dinner. The evening continues with a DJ set to welcome the 12 strokes of midnight over the rooftops of Paris, a glass of champagne in hand.
At the Kitchen, the setting is reminiscent of the Grands Cafés Parisiens of the Belle Époque. The New Year’s menu, more affordable at €200, focuses on bold combinations and generous flavors. Every mouthful, from main course to pre-dessert, is designed to delight the most demanding palates. It’s the perfect address for a chic and convivial New Year’s Eve.
Please note: two festive brunches are also offered on December 25 and January 1, at €85 per person, in a refined atmosphere. Ideal for prolonging the magic.
Practical info:
✔ Address: 48 rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris
✔ Restaurants: La Plume (menu from €350) / Kitchen (menu from €200)
✔ Tel: +33 (0)1 80 40 77 34
✔ Reservations
A New Year’s Eve of lights and haute cuisine at the Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower (Paris 16th)
In a warm and chic winter atmosphere, the Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower is transformed into a festive haven throughout December. The address offers original daily activations in its spaces, from gourmet tea-times to convivial aperitif offers, to playful surprises like the “Ticket d’Or” hidden under certain plates. But of course, the highlight is the evening of December 31st, with two exceptional culinary experiences.
At L’Esprit Nouveau, the hotel’s restaurant, the €130 per person New Year’s Eve menu celebrates the flavors of the season with elegance: scallop carpaccio toast, pan-seared foie gras, poultry ballotine with morel mushrooms or sea bass fillet with caviar. The meal concludes with an apricot-nougat log after a delicate plate of Brillat-Savarin. High-quality musical entertainment rounds off this festive evening in a warm, designer setting.
For lovers of panoramic views, head for the Eylau Paris rooftop, available for €250 per person. This resolutely exclusive evening offers a dinner of
✔ Address: 16 avenue d’Eylau, 75016 Paris
✔ Restaurants: L’Esprit Nouveau (menu Nouvel An à 130€), Rooftop Eylau (menu à 250€)
✔ Tel: +33 (0)1 45 50 50 70
Parisian New Year’s Eve chic at La Fontaine Gaillon (Paris 2e)
The Fitz Group offers an elegant alternative for those wishing to celebrate the festive season off the beaten track. Among its addresses open on December 24 and 25, La Fontaine Gaillon shines with its hushed, festive atmosphere.
In this emblematic restaurant, Parisians and visitors alike come together for a warm, unpretentious New Year’s Eve celebration. The atmosphere is relaxed, the décor sumptuous, and the cuisine promises a truly joyous occasion. A fine address for a sophisticated New Year’s Eve, between tradition and modernity.
✔ Address: La Fontaine Gaillon, Paris 2e
✔ Open December 24 and 25 (menu & à la carte available)
Vesper: The chic & festive izakaya (Paris 7e)
For a resolutely hip and cosmopolitan New Year’s Eve, head for Vespera Parisian izakaya-style address, with its subdued decor and ultra-stylish cocktail bar. The venue offers festive, inventive Franco-Japanese cuisine in a chic yet relaxed atmosphere.
The €200 festive menu (served on December 24) gets off to a strong start with a black cod croquette with Osciètre caviar. This is followed by beef gyozas, spicy tuna makis, and signature dishes such as black cod caramelized with miso or beef entrecôte with sesame sauce. Desserts are equally creative, ranging from miso caramel heart chocolate to vanilla ice cream and black sesame crème brûlée. The €250 New Year’s menu promises a glamorous, festive and explosive evening from 6pm.
✔ Address: 81 avenue Bosquet, 75007 Paris
✔ Christmas menu: €200 / New Year’s menu: €250
✔ Tel: +33 (0)1 83 64 82 93
Hollywood Savoy: a relaxed New Year’s Eve (Paris 2e)
Feel like dancing the night away? Visit Hollywood Savoy is one of the capital’s most festive addresses. It’s as much a place to dine as it is to party in an ultra-happy atmosphere, where the party never stops.
The €200 Christmas menu (served on December 24) is also available à la carte. But it’s the December 31st menu that really sets the scene: a New Year’s Eve menu at €275, followed by real clubbing until 6am. The décor, with its golden glamour and solar energy, is the perfect backdrop for a colorful New Year’s Eve to share with friends.
✔ Address: 44 rue Notre Dame des Victoires, 75002 Paris
✔ Christmas menu: €200 / New Year’s menu: €275
✔ Tel: +33 (0)1 83 64 82 95
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