While the Michelin-starred restaurants often catch our eye and tease our taste buds, indulging in such a feast feels regularly out of reach because it's too far from our modest budgets. But that's where we go wrong, as discovering exceptional dishes at a starred restaurant doesn't always mean a big bill! At Bonbon, we don't want to see you feeling frustrated, so here’s a selection of Parisian stars that you can enjoy without having to drain your savings account!
Automne, a gastro-bistro in the 11th
At Automne, it's Chef Nobuyuki Akishige working his magic in the kitchen. After climbing the ranks in various French establishments in Japan, Nobu (as he's fondly called) set sail for France at the age of 28. This was followed by a tour of great eateries across Europe, from Lyon to Vienna, stopping in Saint-Tropez, Courchevel, and then Paris. He then opened Automne, inspired by the first three letters of his name, Aki, which signifies the autumn season in Japanese, and earned a Michelin star.
In 2019. Here, he offers his French know-how influenced by the precision inherited from his Japanese roots. Golden sweetbreads with beetroot, raspberry, and pistachio; pan-seared foie gras with port, sweet potato, quince, and saffron; sole filet stuffed with oyster, cima di rapa, chanterelle, and broccoli coulis... The chef highlights good fresh and seasonal products, transforming them as little as possible to provide pure, sensitive cuisine that brings joy.What makes Automne one of the cheapest starred restaurants in Paris? Its lunch menu at €60 (Wednesday to Friday), which includes an appetizer, a starter, a choice of main course, a dessert, and mignardises. In the evening, you can expect to pay €98 for a 5-course discovery menu, and €135 for a 7-course menu.
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Automne
11, rue Richard-Lenoir – 11e
Tel.: 01 40 09 03 70
Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, then from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
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TŌ, a Michelin-starred Franco-Japanese restaurant in Paris
In the heart of the 10th arrondissement, just a short stroll from the charming Canal Saint-Martin, you'll discover a delightful spot where French cuisine and Japanese notes come together harmoniously. The restaurant TŌ has dazzled our taste buds and won us over with its simple yet refined menus. While TŌ's cuisine prominently features Japanese flavors, that's primarily because its team is exclusively from this beautiful country, and even the owner speaks the language with the staff.
The chef Ryo Miyazaki, a regular at res...Starred restaurants add a subtle and creative touch to French know-how drawn straight from their origins. On the menu – which changes regularly – you'll find dishes that are both indulgent and gourmet, like a flank steak with chimichurri sauce and shiso, a marinated salmon carpaccio with wasabi sauce, or miso-marinated salmon with yuzu date puree; all at more than reasonable prices.
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Restaurant & Bar TÔ
34, rue Beaurepaire – 10th
Open from Monday to Sunday (12:00-14:30 / 19:00-22:30)
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La Scène Thélème
The cuisine of La Scène Thélème is meant to be shared and enjoyed every day in an accessible way. Hailing from Angers, Chef Rudy Langlais blends his passion for Japan with French expertise, creating surprising dishes that reflect his unique style. He delights us with his inventive, creative, committed, and delicious cuisine. The seasonality and abundance of ingredients lie at the heart of the offerings at this Michelin-starred restaurant.
And who would have thought that gastronomy and performance would come together one day? The Thélème Stage hides a small theater that regularly presents a show, a revival, or a reading, performed by talented actors. The dinner-theater package is available for €81 and starts at 7 PM.
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La Scène Thélème
18, rue Troyon – 17e
Lunch menu from €43 to €59
Dinner menu from €69 to €109
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Le Violon d'Ingres
Come and savor the dishes of the very renowned chef Christian Constant, who masterfully brings a modern twist to Southwest recipes. A fan of Ingres and traditional cuisine, he showcases downright tempting specialties : Braised sweetbreads with v...in yellow, celery root mousseline with brown butter, pan-fried duck foie gras with gingerbread, honeyed quinces: really tempting.
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Le Violon d'Ingres, 1 star
135, rue Saint-Dominique - 7th
Lunch menu: €49
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La Dame de Pic
Anne-Sophie Pic is simply the most starred female chef in the world. Yep, it's true! Her restaurant La Maison Pic in Valence has a whopping 5 stars, and her starred restaurant in Paris, la Dame de Pic, has just earned its first. Let me tell you, having lunch with her is quite the event! For only 95€ at noon, you can savor small grey snails from Ardèche with confit Charlotte potatoes paired with a creamy garlic parmentier. And let’s not forget the red mullet and "its roasted livers" with wine reduction sauce and caramelized shallots. And of course, the baba soaked in old rum that will awaken your senses!
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La Dame de Pic, 1 star
20, rue du Louvre - 1st
Lunch menu: 95€
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L'Orangerie
Nestled in the beautiful setting of the George V hotel under a 7-meter high glass roof, L'Orangerie is a true haven of peace in the heart of Paris. The talented chef David Bizet, as humble as he is imaginative, took the reins of this prestigious kitchen at just 38 years old after working alongside three Michelin-starred chefs, and he offers simply stunning contemporary cuisine. Smoked hen's egg with imperial caviar and watercress, Pigeon in a crust with turnip, truffle, and black olive, or Glazed sweetbreads with artichoke, scallion in soy, and tangy tannin: the lunch menu is simply divine.
To finish this festival of flavors...flavors, we delight in the desserts of the young Maxime Frédéric with astonishing precision and accuracy. Special mention for the incredible vacherin flower, meringue petals, raspberry with anise, white cheese dome. One rule to follow: go for it !
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L'Orangerie
31, George-V Avenue - 8th
Lunch Menu: 75€
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Maison Rostang
« Son, grandson, and great-grandson of great chefs who love gastronomy », Michel Rostang has cooking in his blood, and the inspectors from the Michelin Guide would agree! His restaurant in Paris boasts two stars and for 90€ at lunch, you can step into his delicious world! Roasted scallops with pumpkin, aged parmesan, and chestnuts, Pressed foie gras and poultry with artichoke velouté, or Pike quenelle soufflé with lobster cream just like "Jo Rostang" used to make. Which of these dishes will you fall for?
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Maison Rostang, 2 stars
20, rue Rennequin - 17th
Lunch menu: €90
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Penati al Baretto
What’s exceptional about this Italian starred restaurant is that it’s very affordable. The two-course menu is €39 (Starter/Main or Main/Dessert) or €55 with a glass of Chianti Riserva, a mineral water, and a coffee; the three-course menu is €45 or €65 with a glass of Chianti Riserva, a mineral water, and a coffee. The chef Alberico Penati is from Milan and truly inspired. On the menu, everything looks incredibly appetizing; we even have a little persistent craving to try the three-meat ravioli with beet fondue and pioppini mushrooms.
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Penati al Baretto, 1 star
9, rue Balzac - 8th
Two-course menu at €39 (Starter/Main or Main/Dessert)
Three-course menu at €45
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Ze Kitchen Galerie
Ze Kitchen Galerie mixes art with cuisine, featuring stylish furniture, designer tableware, raw materials, and colorful paintings. Chef William Ledeuil expresses his passion for Southeast Asia. With a starter-main dessert menu for 48€, you can indulge in a tasty Thai broth or a lovely chicken with Armoise and its Thai curry sauce: a true invitation to travel... And it’s a must-try starred restaurant in Paris!
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Ze Kitchen Galerie, a star
4, rue des Grands-Augustins - 6e
Lunch menu: starter/main/dessert for €48
Evening 6-course menu: €85
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L'Atelier Etoile de Joël Robuchon
Speaking of Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, Joël Robuchon boasts the most impressive record in culinary history, with 30 Michelin stars, just like that! So, indulging in one of his creations is kind of stepping into legend. The best part? You can experience it with a full menu for just €49 at lunchtime (amuse-bouche-starter-main cheese or dessert).
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L'Atelier Etoile de Joël Robuchon, a star
133, avenue des Champs-Élysées - 8th
Lunch menu: 49€
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Septime
A symbol of modern cuisine, Septime has made its mark as one of the new great dining spots in Paris, led by the talented young chef Bertrand Grébaut (who has previously worked at Robuchon, Passard, and Agapé). It’s a delight to enjoy a 4-course tasting menu for just 42€ (with a choice of dish).
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Septime, a star
80, rue de Charonne - 11th
Menu with white card in 4 courses for 42€ (choose your main dish)
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