Where to go out to eat on New Year's Day in Paris

Last Updated:

11/3/2023

January 1^st is one of the quietest days of the year in Paris. The city silently sleeps after a late night celebrating le réveillon. It can be hard to find a restaurant that is open, so if you’re visiting the city and aren’t staying in an apartment where you prepare your own meals, or are just too tired to cook, make your way to one of these fantastic places to eat, which are open on New Year’s Day in Paris.

Macarons, a mini lemon tart, and financiers sit next to panna cotta and piping hot cups of tea. — Terrass” Hôtel

Terrass” Hotel

Many of the luxury hotels in Paris will be doing a special New Year’s Day brunch, and this upscale hotel on the edge of Montmartre is one of them. Take in stunning views over the whole city including the Eiffel Tower, while enjoying a gourmet sweet, savory, or seafood brunch. It’s available for €64/person or €74/person with a glass of champagne.

On the left, flaky croissants and pain au chocolat are accompanied by fresh bread and hot sunny-side-up eggs. Fruit granola, jams, and strong coffee round out the spread. On the right, two slices of chocolate marble cake, three plump madeleines, and a foamy latte wait for guests. — Hôtel Lutetia

Hotel Lutetia

Over on the Left Bank, this regal hotel is putting on a New Year’s Day brunch fit for a king. Expect abundant savory and sweet buffets chicly topped with smoked salmon, oysters, Iberian ham, makis, truffled eggs, matcha and lemon madeleines, blackcurrant and Sichuan pepper cream puffs, your favorite viennoiseries, and much, much more. This decadent feast is available at €150/person including a glass of champagne.

On the left: Fresh fruit and juice in a sun-dappled dining room at Hôtel Molitor in Paris. On the right: Piping hot pancakes are doused in syrup, at Hôtel Molitor in Paris. — Hôtel Molitor

Hotel Molitor

Haven’t been to this trendy hotel in the 16^th yet? New Year’s Day might be the perfect occasion. A revamped former municipal swimming pool, the weather on January 1^st might not tempt you to take a dip, however, you can instead partake in a copious brunch for 75€/adult (including a glass of champagne) and 35€/children. This brunch is a great option for families as they will have babysitters on hand who will be organizing games and workshops for kids.

Les Cocottes

Two doors down from Café Constant is Christian Constant’s eatery specialized in “cocottes,” dishes served in small casserole pots. These can range from traditional roasted pigeon to lobster ravioli. Try to save room for a piece of “Fabulous” chocolate tart.

Addresses:

Terrass” Hotel – 12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018 Paris

Hotel Lutetia – 45 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris

Hotel Molitor – 6 Avenue de la Porte Molitor, 75016 Paris

Les Cocottes – 135 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris

On the left, an empty table at the Terrass" Hotel in Montmartre overlooks the Eiffel Tower. On the right, a fresh fruit tart, macaron, and financiers are part of the brunch offerings. — Christophe Bielsa

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Lily Heise

Lily Heise has been living in Paris for more than 10 years. When she’s not getting into romantic mischief, she writes on dating, travel, and culture. Her writing has been featured in Frommer’s Guides, the Huffington Post, Conde Nast Traveler, City Secrets, DK Eyewitness Guides, and other local and international publications. She is the author of Je T’Aime, Me Neither, and Je T’Aime… Maybe? lively novelized memoirs on her romantic misadventures, and continues to share dating tips, stories and travel features on her blog www.jetaimemeneither.com.