These 5 15th arrondissement restaurants you (probably) haven’t tried yet
Quiet, residential and gourmet, the 15th district hides culinary nuggets to be discovered before they become inaccessible.
Bistrot Podium: festive energy near Convention
Rue Olivier de Serres, Bistrot Podium electrifies the Convention district with its unbridled atmosphere and generous cuisine. Juicy burgers, homemade fries, well-balanced cocktails… The place doesn’t do half measures. Every evening, the bistro transforms into a mini club. The staff dance, and so do the customers. People come here to eat as much as to have fun. An address that’s waking up the west of Paris.
Podium Bistrot Festif, 2 Rue Linois, 75015 Paris
Summer snow: Japanese haute cuisine near Boucicaut
On Rue de l’Amiral Roussin, Neige d’Été is surprisingly discreet. Behind a white façade with no sign, chef Hideki Nishi delivers top-notch Franco-Japanese cuisine. A single menu, ultra-fresh ingredients, meticulously prepared dishes. The service is fluid and precise. The uncluttered dining room invites silence. A highly refined experience, perfect for celebrating an important moment. Reservations essential.
Neige d’été, 12 Rue de l’Amiral Roussin, 75015 Paris
Pilgrim: discreet star in the Lecourbe district
Just a stone’s throw from the Volontaires metro station, Pilgrim offers a cuisine d’auteur that’s modern, precise and always on the move. Chef Takeshi Abo ‘s inventive cuisine is Japanese to the core, French to the core. The tasting menu tells a story with every plate. The setting is sober, mineral and soothing. The Michelin star awarded in 2020 has not made it pretentious. A safe address for enlightened connoisseurs.
Pilgrim’s Restaurant, 8 Rue Nicolas Charlet, 75015 Paris
Tout Le Monde en Parle: a lively rooftop in Montparnasse
Perched high above the Gaîté shopping center, Tout Le Monde en Parle is as attractive for its terrace as for its atmosphere. The place mixes chic brasserie and dance party. It’s a place to dine before partying. Dishes to share, carefully-crafted cocktails, unobstructed views over the rooftops of Paris. Service is fast, and it’s the ideal place to celebrate without leaving the 15th arrondissement. Special mention for the themed evenings.
Tout Le Monde En Parle restaurant club terrasse, 4 Rue du Départ, 75015 Paris
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi: authentic kaiseki on the retail side
On Rue du Théâtre, not far from Rue du Commerce, Vhakaiseki Akiyoshi embodies the kaiseki tradition in all its rigor. Chef Akiyoshi composes menus in several acts. Each dish respects the season, texture and temperature. The fish comes from Japan, the vegetables from Rungis. The crockery changes with each service. Few tables, hushed atmosphere. An experience as rare as it is precise, to be experienced at least once.
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi, 59 Rue Letellier, 75015 Paris
The 15th district moves upmarket, away from clichés
Long underestimated, the 15th district now attracts ambitious chefs, confidential tables and festive spots. For more great Parisian addresses, visit parisselectbook.com.
