Five Paris restaurants receive Michelin recognition
Five new Parisian restaurants earned recognition from the Michelin Guide in February 2026. The additions highlight the continued vibrancy and innovation of the city's culinary scene. The specific restaurants and the level of their awards were not disclosed in the announcement.
- The list of new entrants signals a rising interest in chef-led establishments in the 9th and 11th arrondissements, indicating a shift in the city's fine-dining geography. - In the 9th arrondissement, Chenapan is an intimate 18-seat restaurant from chef Bruno Laporte and manager Florentin Fraillon, both alumni of the influential Ze Kitchen Galerie. The restaurant offers a "turbulent" single tasting menu that changes with market arrivals and is served on ceramic tableware to a hip-hop soundtrack. - Amâlia, located in the increasingly trendy 11th arrondissement, is helmed by the Italian chef duo Eugenio Anfuso and Cecilia Spurio. Both have experience at top Michelin-starred restaurants, including Pierre Gagnaire, Guy Savoy, and L'Ambroisie. Their concept focuses on a modern interpretation of French haute cuisine, with a strong emphasis on "art de la table," including tablecloths and handmade paper menus. - Hémicycle, in the 7th arrondissement, is noted for its contemporary gastronomy with Italian influences, led by chef Flavio Lucarini. The restaurant's design, by architect Michel Amar, spans three levels, featuring a ground-floor dining room with an open kitchen, a dedicated dessert bar on the first floor, and an exclusive speakeasy-style cocktail bar. - Korus, a bistro near Bastille, is helmed by chef Charly Cohen and showcases high-quality French produce through tasting menus with South American and Asian influences. The restaurant's interior is described as having a modern, "New York loft" feel with exposed brick walls.
