10 restaurants to party in style on New Year’s Eve. It’s up to you to choose your perfect New Year’s Eve!

Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gourmet dinner, a menu with exotic influences, or a dance party with DJ set and panoramic views, Paris is bursting with inspired addresses to celebrate the transition to 2026 with panache. This selection brings together 10 unmissable restaurants, from chic brasseries to confidential spots and grand institutions, all ready to offer you an unforgettable New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re looking for a hushed or wild atmosphere, French or fusion cuisine, a festive menu or a multi-course tasting experience… all you have to do is choose the table that will make your December 31st sparkle. Here’s our guide to the best restaurants to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Paris, with style and indulgence.

Franco-Nippon New Year at Kinugawa Rive Gauche (Paris 7ᵉ)

To celebrate the arrival of 2026, Kinugawa Rive Gauche signs a rare proposal in the Parisian landscape: a New Year’s dinner inspired by Japan, blending refinement, technicality and exceptional products. The elegant, hushed setting offers immersion in the chic world of contemporary Japan, right in the heart of the 7ᵉ arrondissement. Right from the amuse-bouches, the subtle flavors herald an evening of high intensity. Rossini-style Black Angus beef filet with black truffle stands out as the star dish of the menu, a majestic encounter between French opulence and Japanese precision. The Vanille Ume dessert, as delicate as it is poetic, brings the moment to a fitting conclusion. Ideal for lovers of haute fusion cuisine, this New Year’s Eve feast combines aesthetics and emotion on the plate. An address not to be missed for a Franco-Japanese New Year’s Eve, all elegance and silence… until the final toast.

Practical info:
✔ Address: 55, avenue de Saxe, 75007 Paris
✔ New Year’s menu: €390 per person
✔ Reservations strongly recommended: kinugawa.fr

Pertinence (Paris 7ᵉ) An intimate gastronomic New Year’s Eve party

For a New Year’s Eve under the sign of haute gastronomy and refinement, the Pertinence restaurant in the 7ᵉ arrondissement is an exceptional address. Nestled on rue de l’Exposition, this Michelin-starred restaurant is run by the chef duo Ryunosuke Naito and Kwen Liew, trained in the finest Parisian establishments and renowned for their modern French cuisine subtly influenced by Asian techniques. Find out more
For December 31st, Pertinence is offering a multi-stage New Year’s Eve menu, conceived as a gastronomic promenade in which each dish tells a story. The experience begins with delicate canapés accompanied by champagne, before discovering refined creations such as a foie gras tartlet with Japanese plum jelly, a delicate scallop or a blue lobster topped with champagne sauce. Dinner then progresses to fish dishes and an exceptional piece of meat, always prepared with millimetric precision, followed by elegant and creative desserts.

Practical info:
✔ Address: 29 rue de l’Exposition, 75007 Paris
✔ New Year’s Eve menu: approx. €490 per person (excluding drinks)
✔ Tel: +33 (0)1 45 55 20 96
✔ Reservations: [email protected]

Derrière (Paris 3ᵉ) A relaxed New Year’s Eve in the heart of the Marais district

To celebrate the transition to 2026 in a warm atmosphere, Derrière has established itself as one of the most sought-after addresses in the Marais. Located at 69 rue des Gravilliers, this atypical restaurant hides behind a discreet façade in the courtyard of a former town house, between the famous 404 restaurant and the Andy Wahloo bar. At first glance, Derrière ‘s concept is surprising: a converted city apartment where each room tells a story, from the living room to the dining room, including private lounges and intimate corners. Find out more
The end-of-year menu features carefully selected seasonal produce. There’s no set menu for New Year’s Eve, just a festive à la carte selection: foie gras, scallop tartare, capon and other festive dishes make up a gourmet offering in keeping with the convivial and creative spirit of the house. The atmosphere evolves as the evening progresses: music specially conceived for the occasion, laughter, lively conversation and, for those who want to prolong the party, the possibility of joining the Andy Wahloo bar next door to dance until late.

Practical info:
✔ Address: 69 rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris
✔ Cuisine: friendly & creative French
✔ Ambiance: cosy, arty, festive
✔ Reservations: www.derriere-resto.com

Feliz Año Nuevo at Rosario (Paris 2ᵉ)

Want to add a little sunshine to your passage to 2026? Rosario, the Hispanic-creative table of Michelin-starred Chef José Maria Goñi Martínez, invites you to a night of celebration with Iberian flavors, in an atmosphere that’s both elegant and joyful. Located in the lively Grands Boulevards district, Rosario imagines a mystery menu in 8 stages, each dish a surprise orchestrated by the Chef, who has worked in the kitchens of Martín Berasategui (3 stars). Here, Spanish haute gastronomy flirts with the avant-garde: bold textures, original pairings and precise dressings. The result? A unique sensory experience, where every bite reveals the warm, creative spirit of the Chef. And at this price, it’s hard to find a better place in Paris for a New Year’s Eve party worthy of the name. An ideal place to celebrate New Year’s Eve as a couple or with friends, with a touch of Spain on the plate… and in the atmosphere.

Practical info:
✔ Address: 96, rue Richelieu, 75002 Paris
✔ New Year’s menu: €80 per person
✔ Reservations: rosariorestaurant.fr

Champs-Élysées on their 31st at Drugstore (Paris 8ᵉ)

For an ultra-Parisian New Year’s Eve, head to the Drugstore at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, which dresses in chic to bid farewell to 2025. This emblematic address offers a signature two-course menu, in a sophisticated setting where subdued lighting and musical ambience create a refined festive atmosphere. On the menu: scallop carpaccio with citrus fruits and Sologne caviar, turbot meunière or yellow truffled poultry, not forgetting the dessert “Le Triomphe en fête”, a veritable ode to Grand Cru chocolate and hazelnut praline. All accompanied by smooth, attentive service. And as midnight approaches, guests enjoy an exceptional light show, with theArc de Triomphe illuminated in a spectacular staging. Whether you opt for the more sedate first service, or the more festive second, this address offers a high-class New Year’s Eve experience, in the heart of the world’s most beautiful avenue.

Practical info:
✔ Address: 133, avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris
✔ 1st course menu: €170 per person
✔ 2nd course menu: from €390
✔ Reservations: drugstoreparis.com

Ouistiti Paris (Paris 8ᵉ): A festive and convivial New Year’s Eve

On December 31, the Ouistiti Paris invites you to celebrate the passage to 2026 in an atmosphere that combines elegance, rhythm and generosity. True to its festive DNA, this convivial venue offers an exceptional evening where gastronomy and dance meet to make your New Year’s Eve a memorable experience. In the warm, lively atmosphere of the restaurant, savor a set menu prepared by the chef at €190 per person, designed to awaken the senses and usher in the New Year with delight.
As soon as dinner is over, the music takes over: the DJ’s rhythms take you onto the dance floor for an evening of dancing into the night. Whether you come with friends, as a couple or in a group, Ouistiti Paris promises a New Year’s Eve where culinary pleasure and good humor go hand in hand. Read more

📍58Rue de l’Arcade, 75008 Paris
📞 Reservations: 06 07 08 10 48
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Bazurto (Paris 6ᵉ): A caliente New Year’s Eve in the heart of Saint-Germain

Just a stone’s throw from the Odeon, Bazurto transforms your New Year’s Eve into a spicy, vibrant Colombian getaway. Warm lights, DJ set, punchy cocktails: the energy of the place is a journey in itself. The December 31st tasting menu (€120) features a succession of signature dishes: pan de yuca with smoked eel, crispy chicharrones, ceviche of lean meats with red shiso, braised scallops and turbot, matured prime rib… A firework display of flavors, powerful and sunny.
We finish with the “Colombitzu” dessert, as explosive as the rest. An ideal evening for those who want a festive, exotic and resolutely lively New Year’s Eve.
📍 5 Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris
📞 Reservations: 01 43 20 92 22
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Vendémiaire (Paris 7ᵉ): New Year’s Eve under the leadership of Chef Jeffrey Quetin

For an elegant December 31st New Year’s Eve, Vendémiaire stands out as one of the finest addresses in the 7ᵉ arrondissement. Under the impetus of its new chef, Jeffrey Quetin (formerly of Le Gabriel***, L’Orangerie**, Maison Rostang**), the house is returning to demanding French gastronomy, precise and full of character. In a sober, chic setting, the restaurant unveils a New Year’s menu conceived as a veritable culinary ascent, where each dish composes a step towards the passage to 2026.
Dinner opens with an oyster au gratin, followed by a delicate marriage of Jerusalem artichokes and truffle, before giving way to a Saint-Pierre sublimated by a Noilly Prat and caviar sauce. Roast venison, accompanied by salsify and an intense game jus, asserts the gastronomic power of this New Year’s Eve. Finally, truffled Mont d’Or and Grand Marnier soufflé add a warm, sparkling note to this unique evening.
Menu price: €160 per person.

📍54 boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris
📞 Reservations: 01 71 32 33 23
🌐 Instagram : @brasserie.vendemiaire

Aqua Kyoto Paris (Paris 8ᵉ): A chic reveillon high above the Champs-Élysées

Aqua Kyoto Paris is one of the capital’s most spectacular places to experience the magic of the transition to 2026. Set on the rooftop of 26 avenue des Champs-Élysées, the restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the Arc de Triomphe, transforming the evening of December 31st into a moment suspended from the crowds, at the heart of the official festivities of the City of Paris.
Between light shows, musical entertainment, countdowns and live fireworks, the view from the rooftop becomes a rare privilege.
For New Year’s Eve, Aqua Kyoto imagines a celebration combining contemporary Japanese gastronomy and an electrifying atmosphere. As soon as night falls, the terrace transforms into a champagne lounge, welcoming two dancers reinterpreting the Japanese fan dance in a captivating modern version. DJ @elva_musica extends the experience with an energizing set, perfect for ushering in the New Year on a high.

Two services punctuate the evening:
– 7:00 pm – €200 per person
– 9:45 pm – €300 per person, including a glass of champagne and a direct view of the fireworks.

📍 Aqua Kyoto Rooftop du 26 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris
📞 Reservation: 01 86 22 35 85
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La Tour d’Argent (Paris 5ᵉ): a mythical New Year’s Eve at the top of Paris

For an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in Paris, it’s impossible not to visit La Tour d’Argent, a jewel of French gastronomy. Perched opposite Notre-Dame, this century-old institution orchestrated by MOF Chef Yannick Franques offers an exceptional New Year’s Eve dinner, blending tradition, luxury and emotion. The menu is a veritable symphony in seven parts: sea urchin in a shell, Osciètre caviar pearls, galantine of poultry and langoustine, Thermidor lobster, capon with black truffle… before closing with the “Petits Baisers du Régent”, a dessert as elegant as it is symbolic. To accompany this feast, the talented BellA Forté sings live throughout the evening, mixing original compositions with spellbinding covers. The ambience, both hushed and vibrant, transforms every moment into an unforgettable memory. An exceptional dinner for true epicureans.

Practical info:
✔ Address: 15, Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris
✔ New Year’s menu: €900 per person
✔ Reservations: tourdargent.com

Discover our other favourite addresses for a magical New Year’s Eve in a hotel :

Au Warwick ( Champs-Élysées district), Au Céladon ( Vendôme district),Au Grand Café Fauchon ( Madeleine district)

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