Paris Michelin shake-up
Le Clarence just secured two Michelin stars under chef Andrea Capasso in the 2026 Guide — a big signal for Paris fine dining this season PR Newswire. Meanwhile the Four Seasons Hotel George V retained an extraordinary six Michelin stars across its three restaurants, consolidating its status as a global culinary behemoth Four Seasons Paris.
Andrea Capasso was installed as Le Clarence’s Executive Chef in September 2025, taking over after a managerial reshuffle at the Domaine Clarence Dillon-owned house. (prnewswire.com) Capasso trained at the ALMA culinary school and worked under Riccardo Camanini before rising through Le Clarence’s kitchen ranks, where he spent six years prior to his promotion. (le-clarence.paris) The restaurant’s cellar lists more than 1,500 wine references drawn from over 500 growers, reflecting Domaine Clarence Dillon’s emphasis on its estates and French terroirs. (le-clarence.paris) Front‑of‑house changes accompanied the kitchen transition: Charles Weyland joined the service team in June 2023, and Cyril Bossard was named head sommelier as part of the late‑2025 reshuffle. (le-clarence.paris) At Four Seasons Hotel George V, the hotel’s three signature dining rooms are listed individually in the Michelin Guide as Le Cinq (three stars) ([guide.michelin.com)], L’Orangerie (two stars) ([guide.michelin.com)], and Le George (one star) ([guide.michelin.com)]. Le Cinq has now held its three‑star rating for ten consecutive years under Chef Christian Le Squer, who has led the restaurant since 2014. (journaldespalaces.com) Four Seasons General Manager Thibaut Drège highlighted the hotel’s investment in rising culinary talent as part of the property’s strategy to maintain its multi‑restaurant Michelin profile. (webwire.com)
