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Hakuba, Paris

“The Hakuba, which means ‘white horse’ in Japanese, is the result of a collaboration between ...”

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Honour

Guy Savoy admitted to the Académie des Beaux-Arts

By becoming a member, the Académie recognises gastronomy as an art form

Foto: Restaurant Jean Imbert, Dorchester Collection

allegations

Plaza Athenée strips Imbert of his head chef role

Despite allegations of domestic violence, Jean Imbert will continue to serve as "artistic director" for the luxury hotel

Restaurant Rankings 2026

New leading duo in France

Penitude and Couillon La Marine share first place

Michelin Guide 2026

France: Star legends are being devalued

Parisian L'Ambroise loses its third star, Bras Le Suquet loses its second star

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Le Cinq, Paris

"Exceptionally good service, less exceptionally good cuisine."

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Plénitude, Paris

"An unforgettable evening."

Personnel matter

New team at Le Clarence in Paris

Two-star restaurant has new head chef and new head sommelier

Concentration

Paris Yam'tcha closed

Star chef Adeline Grattard wants to work full-time in the kitchen again and concentrate on one business

Relocation

New Pic restaurant in Paris

La Dame de Pic closes, new restaurant in the Foundation Cartier

Gourmet-Club

Preview: Menus and travelling 2026

Travelling with the Gourmet Club to the best restaurants in Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden

Concept

Arpège goes vegetarian

Alain Passard will be giving up fish and meat completely at his three-star restaurant in Paris in future

Berard Pacaud bei der Verleihung des Mentro Chef Awards des Guide Michelin 2025 | Foto: Cedric le Dantec

Succession

Shintaro Awa becomes head chef at L'Ambroisie

39-year-old takes over from Bernard Pacaud

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Arpège, Paris

"No question: L'Arpège is the vegetable classic."

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Plénitude, Paris

"The level of perfectionism in the kitchen and service at Plénitude is impressive."

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Meats, Paris

"A very good neighbourhood restaurant."

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Le Gabriel, Paris

"His vegetable preparation, which harmoniously combines classic flavours and modern purism, deserves special mention."

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Kei, Paris

"A wonderful experience with great cuisine and first-class service"

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Plénitude, Paris

"Arnaud Donckele provided unrivalled culinary moments on this spring evening. His extraordinary sauces actually have more in common with perfumes than sauces."

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Alleno - Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris

"All the dishes are subtle and very precisely designed. But a little warmth of heart is missing."

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L'Ambroisie, Paris

"The restaurant L'Ambroisie is a must for gourmets and those looking for an authentic and luxurious French dining experience."

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Maison Sota Atsumi, Paris

"Mir haben die Gänge herausragend gefallen, die mit dem Feuer in Kontakt gekommen waren. Atsumi ist ein Meister in der perfekten Zubereitung von Fisch und Fleisch auf dem offenen Feuer."

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Yam'tcha, Paris

"Vieles hat eine recht weiche Konsistenz, dass den mund- und magenfüllenden Charakter verstärkt."

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L'Abysse, Paris

"Es sind eher die leisen Töne, die überzeugen: die Produktqualität des Fisches, aber vor allem die Zubereitung des Reises ist hervorragend."

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Kei, Paris

"Hier wurde kulinarisch nichts neu erfunden und auch kein Maßstab gesetzt, dennoch war das eine saubere Drei-Sterne-Leistung."

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Epicure, Paris

"Das Dinner war vom Essen her abermals sehr stark, 3 Sterne bei uns voll gerechtfertigt, aber wenn man es aus der Vergangenheit „besser kennt“ mit uns mit leichten Abstrichen in der Atmosphäre."

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