Christmas time in Paris is a feast for all the senses, from store windows dressed in their holiday best to strings of decorative streetlights shining as brightly as the winter sky. The illuminations on the Champs-Elysées are not to miss! Known for its gastronomy, the French capital also takes holiday dining to a very festive level. Here are the top Parisian addresses for dining in French style this Christmas, from Michelin stars to tables with a view.
Count your lucky stars when dining at Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hôtel George V, where Chef Christian Le Squer leads the three-Michelin-starred menu. The exceptional 9-course Christmas Eve dinner, held in a palatial setting, offers an optional wine pairing by Head Sommelier Francesco Cosci. The gastronomic journey begins with Langoustine in vegetable broth infused with Grand Siècle Champagne, continues with turbot fillet with black truffles, and ends with the George V's signature Yule Log. There's no more perfect sweet finale for a holiday meal than a seasonal creation by Executive Pastry Chef Michael Bartocetti.
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€950 per person excluding beverages
An iconic address whose legendary culinary history dates back to 1946, Le Taillevent is a haute table to book for any occasion. Since 2021, the gastronomic chapter of this two-Michelin-starred restaurant has been written by Chef Giuliano Sperandio, who excels in the art of ‘the gesture’. At Le Taillevent, savoir-faire is second to none as dishes are flambéed, fish is deboned, and bottles of wine are opened with a candle. Savour the excellence over a 5-course Christmas Eve dinner where Taillevent-Style Traditional Vol-au-Vent with black Truffles will be served along with Châteauneuf-du-Pape, among other perfect pairings.
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€354 per person excluding beverages; €285 per person for wine pairing
Celebrating 10 years of timeless elegance, La Réserve Paris welcomes gastronomes to share a star-studded dinner at the hotel's signature three-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Gabriel. Starting with Kristal Caviar and blue lobster, delight in a gastronomic 7-course journey led by Chef Jérôme Banctel. With a heavenly sweet side by Michel Reybier, including seasonal fruit and chocolate, savour the best of French flavours within a glamorous setting. Seasoned sommelier Gaëtan Lacoste will add just the right drinks for a monumental Christmas Eve dinner.
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€550 per person excluding beverages
What happens when accomplished Japanese chef Nobuyuki Akishige opens a gastronomic bistro in Paris? Two remarkable culinary cultures fuse to create Michelin-starred restaurant Automne, set in the heart of the 11th district. Discover his harmonious dinner menu in a 5- or 7-course fusion of seasonal cuisine with premium ingredients. Dishes might include sea bass with zucchini, razor clams, and verbena. For Christmas Eve dinner, Chef Akishige is devising a holiday menu to please all the senses while sommelier Ulysse Havroz adds the wines.
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Experience an unforgettable Christmas Eve 2025 from lunch to dinner cruise on 24 December, including brunch on the Seine on 25 December 2025. Unique, elegant atmospheres, refined menus, rediscover Paris from the Seine.
A graceful pirouette away from Maison Repetto, Le Grand Hôtel has partnered with the iconic French shoe brand to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Opéra Garnier. Live the life-sized ballerina ornamentation by booking a Christmas Eve table at the legendary and recently refurbished Café de la Paix. Neighbouring the famed opera house, Executive Chef Laurent André's gourmet creations will complement the refined 8-course meal while Napoléon III décor sets the scene.
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€190 per person including a glass of champagne
Elegance and history fill every salon within the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace. It was here that the Treaty of Versailles was prepared and signed at the neighbouring Palace of Versailles. Book Christmas Eve dinner at one-star Michelin Gordon Ramsay au Trianon to live another momentous experience, this one led by Chef Gabriele Ravasio. The savoury menu will include foie gras Yule log with Sauternes and venison tartare. An elevated sweet side by Pastry Chef Eddie Benghanem begins with citrus and champagne foam and continues with black truffle, sobacha, and candied vegetables.
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€490 per person including wine pairing
A timeless Art Deco address dating back to 1880, Drouant defines classic brasserie dining with dishes such as sole meunière and steak tartare, all exquisitely plated by Chef Romain Van Thienen. This legendary address has also become the setting for an illustrious literary scene, namely the Prix Goncourt since 1914 and the Prix Renaudot since 1926. Dining salons even include the intimate Colette room, where letters from the esteemed author decorate the walls. Invite your inner circle for a festive Christmas Eve dinner complemented by a generous wine list, which may culminate in intellectual and artistic musings of your own.
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One of the most stylish and splashy hotels in Le Marais, Le Grand Mazarin is also home to restaurant
Boubalé, where Chef Nathan Kessous serves hearty Mediterranean cuisine. With generous portions ideal for sharing, whether you're a table of two or twelve, his New Year's Eve dinner will be the talk of the neighbourhood. Continue toasting with creative cocktails long past midnight at Le Petit Bazar, an intimate speakeasy hidden within the hotel, whose theme playfully evokes the folktales from One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights).
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To celebrate Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve in style, Café Max offers a refined experience.
At Café Max, the warm and friendly atmosphere lends itself to a peaceful evening, accompanied by generous and perfectly executed cuisine.
Christmas Eve dinner will leave you dazzled when dining with a view overlooking Île Saint-Louis, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Sacré-Cœur, as the Eiffel Tower sparkles in the distance. Set high on the 16th floor of SO/ Paris Hôtel, the views perfectly complement the festive seafood-led menu, paired with cocktails or bubbles at this mod Paris-meets-New York-style address. This year, the sweet grand finale will be the hotel’s annual Yule log, inspired by SO/Paris's 3.5-meter-tall Nutcracker designed by Maud Vantours. Take a moment to admire this work of art, as it illuminates the lobby.
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The glittering setting of Le Tout Paris will take your breath away, even before stepping onto the 7th-floor terrace with sweeping views over the Seine and the Left Bank. This vibrant one-Michelin-starred brasserie set within the Cheval Blanc hotel creates an unforgettable ambiance for Christmas Eve dinner. Guided by Arnaud Donckele, Chef William Bequin crafts a menu where scallop carpaccio, truffled seaweed, puff pastry, and truffle butter lobster & Langoustine make savoury appearances. Leave it to outstanding Pastry Chef Maxime Frédéric to add the icing on the cake. A 3-course menu awaits the younger diners, and à la carte is also available.
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€360 per person, excluding beverages; 3-course menu at €90 per child (from 4 to 12 years old)
To celebrate Christmas Eve in an exceptional setting, Frédéric Vardon's 39V offers a unique gastronomic experience in the heart of Paris.
Located at the top of a building on Avenue George V, the restaurant offers an elegant and cosy atmosphere, ideal for a festive evening. The chef has created a refined Christmas menu, highlighting seasonal produce enhanced by precise and contemporary cuisine. An exceptional moment to enjoy a warm, gourmet and resolutely Parisian Christmas Eve.
