Paris restaurants open on 15 August 2026: our tried-and-tested addresses
On 15 August 2026 in Paris, the streets empty out and a rare calm settles over the capital. Yet this public holiday, widely considered the quietest day of the year, does not mean shuttered doors everywhere. Plenty of restaurants stay open, spanning a wide range of cuisines: classic Parisian bistros, Japanese tables, Turkish street food, Lebanese grills and more.
Eating out on 15 August 2026 in Paris is entirely possible
Many restaurants close for the month of August, which means finding a good table on that particular day takes a little planning. Fortunately, the selection below covers a broad range of cuisines to satisfy every appetite.
From French classics and Italian specialities to Korean and Japanese cooking, the options are plentiful. You will also find street-food spots, bistronomic bistros and even Michelin-starred tables. Several restaurants also offer terraces, perfect for making the most of the summer.
Before heading out, call ahead to book and confirm that your chosen address is actually open that day. This simple precaution will save you an unpleasant surprise on this 15 August public holiday.
“Enjoying Paris in August is a wonderful idea for anyone who loves the calm and the streets freed from their usual rush of hurried passers-by.”
Parisian bistros and neighbourhood addresses
Les Rupins, in the 10th arrondissement, embodies Parisian tradition with a menu that is 100% homemade, built around fresh, seasonal ingredients. The address sits a short walk from the Canal Saint-Martin, Gare de l’Est and République.
Maison Lautrec, just steps from Pigalle, serves generous, creative cooking in a retro setting. Lunch menus are accessibly priced, and weekend evenings have a lively atmosphere.
Le Bistrot des Résistants marks its 10th anniversary with a new name, a new interior and a new chef. Its menu draws exclusively on produce sourced directly from organic and sustainable farmers.
New openings and world cuisines for this public holiday
For 15 August 2026 in Paris, several recent openings expand the map of possibilities. Mersin, conceived by Noé Lazare following Gemüse, is entirely dedicated to Turkish street food, döner, mezzes and tantuni. Shwi, on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th, serves Lebanese grilled chicken, farrouj meshwi, in a street-food spirit.
DKR, in Bastille, champions African and Afro-descendant cuisines. BẾP, from the team behind Sobremesa, stands out with a minimalist menu centred on traditional Vietnamese cơm tấm. Culinary adventurers are well catered for.
Kodawari Ueno, in the 1st arrondissement, is the third Paris outpost of the Kodawari brand. Here, duck ramen is served in an immersive setting inspired by the railway platforms of a Tokyo station.
- Les Rupins: 100% homemade bistro cooking in the 10th, near the Canal Saint-Martin
- Shin Izakaya: convivial Japanese tavern in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Mersin: Turkish street food with döner, mezzes and tantuni
- Kodawari Ueno: duck ramen in an immersive setting, Paris 1st
- Shwi: Lebanese grilled chicken on the Canal Saint-Martin, Paris 10th
Gastronomic tables and under-the-radar addresses
For a more refined experience this 15 August in Paris, several gastronomic tables are worth the detour. Maison Avoise, in Issy-les-Moulineaux, is a relaxed-spirited starred restaurant conceived by Alexis Voisenet, consistently praised for its value for money.
Double Impact, at the foot of Montmartre in the 9th arrondissement, offers a tasting menu by chefs Etienne Dupuy and Mickael Robinault. The cooking is vibrant, seasonal and sourced through short supply chains.
Beyond Paris: addresses within easy reach
15 August 2026 in Paris can also be the perfect excuse for a short escape. Ruche, at Domaine Les Bruyères in the Yvelines, is a freshly starred address offering haute cuisine dictated by the rhythm of nature, with a kitchen garden as its backdrop.
L’Orée des Sablons, in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, serves creative, locavore cooking by chef Kevin Pernette. Open since early 2025, it has already earned a place in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Splash, in Asnières-sur-Seine, invites guests to lunch or dine beside the Seine in a summery setting complete with terrace and swimming pool. Meanwhile, L’Auberge du Vieux Marly, in Marly-le-Roi in the Yvelines, is being brought back to life in 2026 by Myriam Guenfoud, with a chalkboard menu and a shaded terrace.
For families, Entre 2 Siestes in the 15th arrondissement offers a hybrid space combining café, family restaurant and photo studio, fully accessible to young children. All in all, 15 August 2026 in Paris and its surroundings hold far more options than you might expect at first glance.
