2025 Best Special Occasion Restaurants in Paris Area

Birthday, Anniversary or Celebration Dinners
in Paris

Whether it's an anniversary dinner, graduation brunch, birthday or family reunion meal, special occasions call for special restaurants. Sure, it might turn out to be pricey, but these memorable meals don't come around very often.

Presented in alphabetical order, these Best Paris Restaurants all have the goods — food, service, ambience — to make sure your next special occasion is an affair to remember.

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L'Ambroisie
18/20
Exceptional, classic French cooking and a rich décor tucked under the vaulted arches of the Place des Vosges. See More
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Le Café de la Paix
14/20
Classic restaurant, opened in 1862, offering traditional French cuisine. See More
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Le Ciel de Paris
14/20
Modern dining room with exceptional views of Paris. See More
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Le Grand Véfour
15/20
As always, the Grand Véfour provides sublime surroundings. See More
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French, Contemporary, Breakfast
Le Meurice
17/20
A gastronomic landmark for French contemporary cuisine. See More
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Pavillon Ledoyen, Alléno Paris
17/20
An unforgettable experience in a plush and Napoleonic décor, thanks to chef Yannick Alléno. See More
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Le Pré Catelan
17/20
Inventive interpretations of French fare at this Bois de Boulogne restaurant with a fireplace in winter and verdant terrace in summer. See More
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Restaurant Lapérouse
13/20
Traditional food in a historical décor. See More
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La Tour d'Argent
16/20
Masterfully prepared duck is the specialty at this handsome, historic restaurant with a spellbinding view over Ile Saint-Louis and Notre Dame. See More
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