Are you looking for a place to eat a Christmas dinner in Paris? Whether you prefer spending this magical evening in a romantic, festive or chic setting, I picked the best Parisian restaurants for Christmas eve 2024 that will suit any and all tastes!
But first, let’s take a look at their location:
⚡ In a hurry? Here are my top picks for your Christmas dinner in Paris:
- The chicest: L’Écrin
- The most original: Le Bel Canto
- The most festive: Le Crazy Horse
- The most innovative: Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx
- The best dinner cruise: Bateaux Parisiens
Iconic Parisian Restaurants for Christmas
Le Jules Verne
Tour Eiffel, Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris
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Located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, this Michelin-starred restaurant provides a panoramic view of Paris and features a delicious menu created by Chef Frédéric Anton as well as prestigious wines. This is an unforgettable place to celebrate Christmas Eve.
💰 Price (starting from): €290 per person (drinks not included) – €390 per person (including drinks)
😍 We love:
- The modern decoration within a historical landmark
- The cuisine and the incredible view
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is required
- Book a table at Le Jules Verne
Le Grand Véfour
17 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris
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This legendary restaurant has been located in the Palais Royal garden since the French Revolution and international critics consider it as the embodiment of French gastronomy.
This place has been visited by several historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, George Sand, as well as André Malraux, Jean Paul Sartre, and even Simone de Beauvoir.
The interior is a jewel of 18th century decorative art.
💰 Price (starting from): €450 per person
😍 We love:
- The beautifully decorated interior
- The perfectly prepared classic dishes with a modern twist
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Le Grand Véfour
L’Écrin
Hôtel Le Crillon, 10 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
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The famous Crillon luxury hotel located on Place de la Concorde is home to the Michelin-starred restaurant L’Écrin.
The restaurant welcomes diners for the end of the year celebrations in an intimate and timeless atmosphere.
💰 Price (starting from): €595 per person
😍 We love:
- The hotel’s cozy and intimate atmosphere
- The exceptional gourmet cuisine which is perfect to enjoy on a luxury evening on Christmas Eve
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at L’Écrin
Restaurant Guy Savoy
Monnaie de Paris, 11 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris
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In the historic building of the Monnaie de Paris, three-starred Chef Guy Savoy welcomes you for an extraordinary culinary experience.
In an intimate room with a modern and eclectic decor, in keeping with the chef’s signature of the World’s Best Restaurant (since 2017, according to La Liste), you will be able to taste iconic dishes while admiring the Seine River.
Enjoy refined dishes as you are being pampered by a team dedicated to its customers, who will be happy to discuss the proposed culinary experience with you.
💰 Price (starting from): €450 per person
😍 We love:
- The setting of the Monnaie de Paris, perfectly arranged and decorated by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, for a striking and chic effect
- The modern and daring French gastronomy
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Restaurant Guy Savoy
Le Camélia par Thierry Marx
251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
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The two-starred Chef Thierry Marx managed to combine technique and emotion to create a gourmet menu that appeals to your senses (sight, sound and taste). On Christmas Eve, the chef offers a 5-course tasting menu featuring gastronomic dishes.
💰 Price (starting from): €268 per person
😍 We love:
- The revisited traditional dishes
- The culinary experience within a cocoon-shaped room
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Le Camélia – Mandarin Oriental
Festive Seine Cruises and Cabarets
Le Moulin Rouge
82 Bd de Clichy, 75018 Paris
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Experience the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret show while enjoying a delicious dinner with Champagne toast.
Celebrate Christmas Eve by having dinner in the Moulin Rouge and enjoy the famous breathtaking French Cancan show.
💰 Price (starting from): €280 per person
😍 We love:
- Enjoy the “Féerie” revue show while having dinner
- The convivial atmosphere within the most famous cabaret in the world
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Le Moulin Rouge
Bateaux Parisiens
Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris
Spend a magical Christmas Eve aboard a luxurious glass-walled boat as you cruise down the Seine River.
You will be served a special menu designed on board for the occasion as you pass underneath the illuminated bridges of the Paris capital.
Enjoy local cuisine made out of carefully taste-selected and seasonal products of known origins.
💰 Price (starting from): €165 per person
😍 We love:
- Having dinner along the Seine in a dream-like setting
- How excellent the cuisine is
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Bateaux Parisiens
Paris Seine
Musée d’Orsay, Port Solferino, 75007 Paris
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Get aboard an elegant boat for a romantic Christmas Eve dinner cruise along the Seine River.
Enjoy the sublime view of the Paris historical monuments while having dinner and drinking champagne.
Departure from Port de Solférino at 9:15 p.m. and return at 11:15 p.m.
💰 Price (starting from): €190 per person
😍 We love:
- The view on the most beautiful Parisian buildings
- The romantic evening on the Seine River
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is recommended
- Book a table at Paris Seine
Le Crazy Horse
12 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris
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Discover the Totally Crazy show of this successful Parisian cabaret.
The Crazy Horse revue delivers a sensual, warm and chic human experience.
Please note this show is not suitable for children.
Enjoy classic gourmet French dishes as you watch the artists perform on stage.
💰 Price (starting from): €139 per person
😍 We love:
- The sensual show
- The perfectly prepared classic dishes
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Crazy Horse
Le Paradis Latin
28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris
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This place offers an original way of celebrating Christmas Eve within a hundred-year-old, legendary Parisian theater.
Discover the sublime theater enclosure designed by Gustave Eiffel himself.
The festivities begin around 8 p.m. with a candlelit dinner and proceeds later into the evening with the revue show and its very memorable French Cancan.
💰 Price (starting from): €250 per person
😍 We love:
- The sensual and colorful show
- The lively atmosphere in a splendid enclosure
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Le Paradis Latin
Budget-Friendly Holiday Dining in Paris
Le Bel Canto
72 Quai de l’Hôtel de ville, 75004 Paris
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Celebrate Christmas Eve 2023 in this Parisian restaurant which offers musical dinners.
Its splendid menu features fine products including foie gras, lobster and subtle truffle-based dishes.
The dinner is accompanied by opera, sung by experienced opera singers, who move around between the tables.
💰 Price (starting from): €119 per person
😍 We love:
- The operatic experience while having dinner
- The theater-inspired dining room decoration
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Le Bel Canto
Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond
24 Rue de la Grande Truanderie, 75001 Paris
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This French classic bistro located in the historical Les Halles district is especially appreciated by both locals and tourists.
As soon as you walk in, the vintage decor and warm lighting will take you back to a past era.
The menu features numerous classic dishes, including escargots and boeuf bourguignon, to delight even the most discerning palate. If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to give the tarte Tatin and the crème brûlée a try!
💰 Price (starting from): €70 per person
😍 We love:
- The dining room’s convivial atmosphere and the dishes’ essence
- The periodic décor that takes you back in time during the diner
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking is done by email
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond (website in French)
Yaya Secrétan
33 Av. Secrétan, 75019 Paris
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The Yaya Secrétan’s Christmas Eve menu is a tribute to Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients.
Chef Juan Arbelaez created a selection of appetizing elegant and comforting dishes among which you will find homemade ravioli and slow-cooked lamb shank.
Even though the dining room is quite small, it is a very warm, intimate and welcoming place that will make you feel right at home. The decor is simple yet elegant and there are rustic wooden tables and exposed brick walls.
💰 Price (starting from): €120 per person
😍 We love:
- The extra sweet and delicious Greek dishes
- The intimate and welcoming atmosphere
⚡ Booking information:
- Booking in advance is advised
- Smart dress is mandatory
- Book a table at Yaya Secrétan (website in French)
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