The 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Paris

No need to scour every Paris recommendation website in search of the perfect address to impress your other half. Whether you’re declaring your love or celebrating it, here’s a focus on the most romantic restaurants in Paris, tried and tested by the Do It In Paris editorial team. Take our word for it : these spots are among our absolute favorites in the capital, across all categories — from ultra-confidential fine dining to sharp wine bars made for stylish sharing plates, candlelit bistros and Japanese hideaways straight out of a movie set. Enough to make you coo like it’s day one…

The place : our revelation of the moment. For your next celebration, book a table at Trente-Trois, the Michelin-starred restaurant nestled inside the private mansion Maison Villeroy, itself awarded three Michelin Keys, just steps from avenue Montaigne. At the helm, chef Sébastien Sanjou pays tribute to his southern roots with a sun-drenched cuisine you could happily eat every day. First, we fall for the intimate, wood-clad dining room, dressed with crisp tablecloths and striking artworks by Pierre Bonnefille. Impeccable service pampers guests from start to finish with thoughtful touches and delightful surprises, making the experience unforgettable.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : available à la carte or as a set menu, the dishes by the Bigorre-born chef (also behind Le Relais des Moines in the Var) arrive one after another with flair: raw-marinated scallops with citron and squash; pearly catch of the day with shellfish and parsnip; roasted poularde breast with winter roots; or beef fillet cooked in a cocotte with langoustines, celery and black truffle. Evening menus are priced at €130 or €160. The magic continues through dessert with a Provençal-style trou normand or a creation featuring Madagascar chocolate, pecan nuts, white coffee and cocoa nibs. Also worth noting : lunch menus from €60 and a five-course truffle menu at €198. Our tip? Go for the wine pairing (€60) to complete this flawless experience.

The ultimate love bonus :  Grappille, the adjoining wine bar, where the evening can begin with bottles selected by MOF Xavier Thuizat and refined small plates. The perfect discreet date spot.

Trente-Trois, 33 rue Jean Goujon, Paris 8e. 01 45 05 68 00. Open Tuesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner.

The place : once a favorite haunt of Van Gogh, Picasso and Manet — along with penniless painters who famously paid their bills with artworks now hanging on the walls. The oldest restaurant in Montmartre, Le Bon Bock is enjoying a second life under Benjamin Moréel and Christopher Prêchez, already behind the revival of Petit Bouillon Pharamond. Piano, red banquettes, chandeliers, absinthe and piano bar vibes : welcome to Belle Époque Paris.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : in this refined, quintessential Parisian bistro setting, classic French cuisine reigns supreme. We happily go full retro with frog legs in garlic and parsley butter (€14.90) and a giant bone marrow with confit garlic and smoked salt (€14.90). The magic continues with melt-in-the-mouth braised beef cheek in rich jus (€22.90) or the excellent duck breast à la Suzette, perfectly rendered fat and grenaille potatoes (€23.90). For dessert, don’t miss the cream puff with caramelized crushed hazelnuts (€10.90) or the salted Isigny caramel French toast (€9.90). Flawless.

The ultimate love bonus : don’t rush off after dinner if you want to try absinthe served the old-fashioned way, using a fountain.

Le Bon Bock, 2 rue Dancourt, Paris 18e. 01 42 58 95 52. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 6:30pm to 11:30pm; Saturday and Sunday continuous service from noon.

The place : with just five rooms (all suites), this hidden gem has discreetly hosted Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz and even Johnny Depp, who once privatized it for an entire week. Tucked away on a secret lane off avenue Junot and once home to the Hermès family, Hôtel Particulier Montmartre is the kind of address you hesitate to share — its charm lies in its secrecy. No need to stay overnight to enjoy its sultry bar and divine restaurant, our go-to HQs for impressing a date.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : in the rose-velvet boudoir-style dining room, seasonal cuisine shines. Start with Jerusalem artichoke velouté, roasted chestnuts and smoked eel (€18) or langoustine ravioli with piquillos (€22). For mains, roasted guinea fowl supreme with morel sauce and vin jaune (€41) or pearly pollock with celery mousseline and orange maltaise sauce (€38). Share a crème brûlée (€14) or the seductive mango-passion pavlova (€16).

The ultimate love bonus : love isn’t only declared at night — the €25 lunch menu and weekend brunch (€65) make perfect daytime starting points for a romantic Montmartre stroll.

Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, 23 avenue Junot, Paris 18e. Open daily from 6pm to 2am, no reservation required.

The place : we already loved its impeccably polished first bar in the 16th arrondissement, but Cravan version 2 truly makes hearts race. Set across four floors of one of the oldest buildings in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and partnered with Moët Hennessy (LVMH), Franck Audoux confirms his status as a cocktail world reference. Each level embodies the Cravan art of living — heritage meets modernity. On the first floor, a sophisticated bar stretches around a green marble counter, with discreet banquettes behind the scenes offering a front-row seat to the ballet of white-jacketed bartenders. Ideal for quiet cooing and refined small plates.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : Franck Audoux, former partner of Chateaubriand and Dauphin, takes food seriously. Standouts include crab tarama with oregano crackers (€12), mushroom and samphire tempura with black garlic toum (€17), focaccia generously topped with bottarga (€14), and soba noodles with sesame oil and shiso (€8). But Cravan’s true calling is cocktails, here resembling love potions : Royal Basilic (Ruinart brut and basil flowers, €22), Cambon (manzanilla, tonic, Sicilian caper juice, €16) and Yellow (gin, gentian, yellow chartreuse and lemon, €18).

The ultimate love bonus : the Rizzoli bookshop on the second floor — perfect for a chic last-minute gift.

Cravan, 165 boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 6e. 01 87 58 08 60. Open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 2am.

The place : the Experimental dream team has taken over a 5-star hotel in the heart of the Marais, home to 43 rooms, a cocktail bar and the stunning  Temple & Chapon restaurant. Architect Tristan Auer (Crillon, Les Bains) imagines a Paris–New York dialogue with neo-gothic flair : stained glass, arches and dramatic volumes. Fashion insiders and beautiful people gather beneath majestic chandeliers and sheer white drapes. With crisp tablecloths, candles and soft lighting, romance is guaranteed. In the kitchen, chef Mélanie Serre bridges French and American cultures with comforting yet refined dishes.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : eyes wander across the lobster roll (€31), truffled Jerusalem artichoke soup (€18), pâté en croûte (€19), cheddar-gratinated oysters (€16) and pulled pork tacos (€16). Toast to love with scallops and celeriac risotto with black truffle (€43), linguine with lobster to share (€79) or beef fillet Rossini topped with foie gras (€59). Desserts keep the indulgence going: pumpkin cheesecake (€13) and classic apple pie with Isigny cream (€14). Verdict? Décor, food, service, energy — it ticks every box.

The ultimate love bonus : surprise them by booking a room upstairs…

Temple & Chapon à l'Hôtel Experimental Marais, 116 rue du Temple, Paris 3rd. 01 42 72 20 00. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 7pm to midnight.
© Amaury Laparra / Mr Tripper

The place : a sultry Japanese boudoir straight out of a James Bond scene. Kimono-clad waitresses, explicit references to shibari, a seductive and slightly dangerous atmosphere — UNI feels cinematic. Guests choose between the main dining room, the intimate sushi counter, or a hidden tatami room for larger groups. DJ sets heat things up every Friday and Saturday night.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : favorites include yellowtail carpaccio with jalapeño sauce (€27), spicy salmon rolls (€19), scallop handroll (€24), tuna nigiri flights (€15–18) and mains like miso black cod (€49) or wagyu ramen (€39). Pricey, yes — but justified by premium ingredients and a prime Triangle d’Or location.

The ultimate love bonus: Brendan, the handsome Irish bartender, crafts sublime cocktails with umeshu, sake, matcha, Japanese whisky and yuzushu (€25). You can also pop in just for drinks and shared plates.

UNI, 10 rue de la Tremoille, Paris 8e. 01 89 40 54 34. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 7pm to 1am (2am on weekends).
© UNI

The place : the name may not ring a bell, but Hogsalt represents the pinnacle of American restaurant culture. Near the Bourse de Commerce, its first Paris address channels the wood-heavy elegance of its New York flagship 4 Charles Prime Rib. A fantasized interwar Paris atmosphere reigns — antique paintings, tapestries, wooden walls and leather banquettes. Americans are at the helm, delivering polished service and indulgent, couture-style takes on Parisian classics.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : grilled langoustines served whole (€65.95), massive bone marrow (€29.95), XXL Burgundy snails (€24.95) and refreshing avocado salad (€27.95). For mains, share the spectacular rack of lamb served in a silver tureen (€90.95) or opt for sole meunière (€75.95) with creamed spinach and buttery mash. Desserts include comforting crème caramel (€18.95) and a decadent chocolate mousse (€18.95).

The ultimate love bonus : before or after dinner, head to the basement cocktail bar — red velvet vibes and old-school drinks like Armagnac Old Fashioned (€24.95) and Vesper (€23.95).

La Renommée, 95 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1er. 01 40 39 93 70. Open daily from 5:30pm to 10:30pm.

The place : Cyril Lignac’s cult Bar des Prés Montaigne, now has a glamorous second outpost in the Golden Triangle. A chic crowd from media and luxury houses flocks here. Inspired by London and New York bars, the decor mixes curved banquettes, graphic carpet, marble and lacquered wood. The concept: stunning cocktails and couture sushi, prepared live at the bar by a top-tier team.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : caramelized miso eggplant (€20), citrus-marinated fish on crispy rice (€26), eel and avocado maki (€18), crispy galette with crab, Madras curry and avocado (€30), satay-spiced beef with lime (€45) and sashimi assortments (€38). Desserts? Ice cream mochis (€16) and molten chocolate biscuit with praline and vanilla ice cream (€17). Utterly addictive.

The ultimate love bonus : start with a cocktail at the bar — the Tokyo Garden, with gin, shiso and lychee (€18), is perfect for flirting.

Bar des Prés Montaigne, 21 rue Bayard, Paris 8e. 01 87 53 60 60. Open daily, lunch and dinner. DJs Thursday to Saturday.
© Yann Deret & Géraldine Martens

The place : the Marais’ best-kept secret. Facing Place des Vosges, hidden under the arcades, lies the entrance to Le Pavillon de la Reine. This confidential 5-star hotel gets a fresh boost with chef Thibault Sombardier at the helm of Anne, its discreetly luxurious Michelin-starred restaurant. Set in a paved courtyard, the newly renovated pocket-sized boudoir dining room (just 20 covers) offers impeccable service and refined gastronomy.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : the €89 lunch menu delivers high-end pleasure — amuse-bouches, autumn fricassee, courbine with Dugléré sauce, Landes chicken and a warm praline chocolate mousse that still haunts our dreams. Evening menus Terre-Mer (€175) and Expression (€210) elevate the experience further with scallops in hazelnut oil, line-caught fish with pil-pil sauce and exquisite pear desserts.

The ultimate love bonus : book a treatment at the hotel’s Codage spa  before or after dinner.

Anne au Pavillon de la Reine, 28 place des Vosges, Paris 3e. Open Tuesday to Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday lunch only. Closed Monday.
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The place : Polish cuisine hadn’t exactly been trending — until chef Piotr Korzen arrived on rue Quincampoix. At Matka, you step into a cozy family home atmosphere, Pinterest-worthy with wood paneling, embroidered curtains, floral vases and charming knick-knacks.

For a tête-à-tête dinner : Matka (“mother” in Polish) showcases childhood memories with bistro flair: Matjes herring from Kaviari with autumn mushrooms and rye vodka (€14), pike-perch ballotine (€16), beetroot soup with vegetable dumplings (€12), or Russian pierogis filled with fresh cow’s cheese and onions (€23, caviar supplement €15). Also noteworthy: pan-fried trout fillet (€31). Lunch menus run €29, and evenings shine with a five-course tasting menu (€69). Bonus: an excellent wine list featuring Poland, Hungary and Austria.

The ultimate love bonus: a hidden back room opens onto a charming inner courtyard — utterly adorable.

Matka, 78 rue Quincampoix, Paris 3e. 01 44 93 58 14. Open Wednesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner.
© Géraldine Martens

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