Virtus: Paris’ New Two‑Star
Virtus in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, led by Frédéric Lorimier near Marché d'Aligre, was awarded two Michelin stars in the 2026 guide and is being praised as one of the city’s unmissable modern fine‑dining experiences. If you’re planning a Paris trip, the restaurant is now explicitly on the radar for a refined, contemporary tasting menu. (parisbymouth.substack.com)
The Michelin Guide unveiled its 2026 selections at a ceremony in Monaco on March 16, 2026. (sortiraparis.com) Chef Frédéric Lorimier spent eight years working alongside Arnaud Donckele before he and front‑of‑house partner Camille Gouyer took over Virtus in December 2021. (enprimeurclub.com) Gault&Millau has awarded Virtus three toques and lists the house tasting‑menu price band at roughly €80–€165. (gaultmillau.com) The restaurant’s navy‑blue facade opens onto a vintage, Art‑Deco‑tinged dining room designed by Argentinian architect Marcelo Joulia at 29 rue de Cotte. (guide.michelin.com) Michelin’s inspectors cite signature plates such as line‑caught brill meunière with green‑pea ragout and a vin‑jaune‑laced sauce, and a smoked roast chicken with a confit‑leg tartlet and girolles, as examples of the kitchen’s meticulous technique. (guide.michelin.com) Local coverage notes that after Lorimier and Gouyer took the reins in late 2021, the team quickly restored the restaurant’s previous Michelin recognition within months. (sortiraparis.com) The Michelin entry shows Virtus manages its own bookings and lists the contact number +33 9 80 68 08 08 as well as specific service hours for lunch and dinner. (guide.michelin.com)
