In search of a luxurious dinner spot for December 31? Whether you want to neck oysters with champagne in hand or ignore the NYE frenzy completely, our list of where to dine on New Year's Eve has something for everyone. And if you'd rather dance the night away, head to our list of the best club nights.
What? A French-Argentinian menu
Where? 10 rue Amélie, Paris 7th
How much? €90
Expect a glass of champagne, guacamole with tortas fritas, chicken or leek empanadas, foie gras cream millefeuille, orange chutney, Argentinian sirloin steak, chimichurri and potato gratin, plus kumquats in syrup, chestnut ice cream and chocolate, coffee and mini cakes. Find more info here.
What? A fusion feast
Where? 104 quai de Jemmapes, 10e
How much? €100/€140 with wine pairing
Amelie Darvas, Haï Kaï’s talented young chef will be at the steering wheel, concocting a menu packed with surprised but one that remains firmly in the French kitchen. The mood will be extra celebratory as Haï Kaï will be celebrating its third birthday.
Find out more on the event page.
What? A French gastronomic feast
Where? 79 rue Saint-Dominique, Paris 7th
How much? €155 per person (drinks not included)
In chef Sylvestre Wahid’s magnificent Brasserie Thoumieux, the new year’s menu pays tribute to the great festive classics. Think duck rillettes and foie gras, champagne grilled oysters, truffled Bresse chicken and Brie de Meaux.
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Where? NYE with chopsticks in hand
Where? 8-12 rue Boissy d'Anglas, Paris 8th
How much? The modest sum of €270…
The famed restaurant of the nineties is putting on a classic NYE feast with Asian inflections; think scallop sashimi and vegetable gyozas. Like a long-haul holiday without leaving the périphérique.
Find more info here.
What? A French-Japanese feast
Where? 8 rue Crozatier, Paris 12th
How much? €100 (drinks not included)
Chef duo Chiho Kanzaki and Marcelo Martin Di Giacomo are ringing in 2017 with their usual high-quality, delicate fare. On the menu is white truffle risotto, market-fresh fish, Jerusalem artichoke, Chiyonokame sake broth, Challans duck and sweet potato purée, plus their take on a Mont Blanc for dessert.
Find more info here.
What? Italian fine cuisine and champagne
Where? 6 rue Vivienne, Paris 2nd
How much? €150
Celebrate the new year at this flashy address with Italian dishes, accompanied by champagne. On the menu? Marinated scallop tartare, mushroom lasagnettes with capon consommé, beef sirloin and smoked polenta parcel with truffle sauce, then to finish, a gianduja chocolate bomb with a raspberry centre.
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What? New Year’s Eve hotel-style
Where? 109 rue de Bagnolet, 20th
How much? Prices remain between €17-40 per dish
The trendy hotel Mama Shelter will be staying open on New Year’s Eve and their menu is staying the same too. Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy’s dishes will shine: smoked free-range chicken or an enormous Paris Brest.
Find more info here.
What? An Italian knees-up
Where? 133 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 11e (but also in the Big Mamma group’s three other addresses: Ober Mamma, Mamma Primi or Biglove caffè)
Find out more info here.
What? A very piggy New Year’s Eve
Where? 14 rue Lobineau, 6th
How much? Prices stay the same
Yay! One of our favourite tapas bars is staying opening the evening of December 31; expect all kinds of pork-based tapas and good wine...
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