Our selection of summer menus to enjoy the season in Paris

As the sun lights up the capital, the Parisian gastronomic scene takes on a vacation air. Rooftop, palace and frosty snack, here are five places to savor summer through menus that celebrate the season.

Yuna Lamarque Published on 7/9/25 at 10:52 AM

All through the sunny days, discover the menus imagined by chefs to make the most of summer. Whether you're dreaming of an Italian getaway, château life or Cédric Grolet sweets, here's a selection of five addresses to make the most of the summer season.

Summer dining in a château

With its exceptional location, the Saint James, part chateau, part family home in the heart of Paris's 16ᵉ arrondissement, is the ideal setting for a meal with summery notes. Chef Grégory Garimbay, of the Bellefeuille restaurant, unveils his menu for the summer, in homage to a cuisine that is dear to his heart. His menu revolves around three concepts: vegetal, iodine and mineral, a nostalgic tribute to his childhood.

Where to eat? Restaurant Bellefeuille, Saint James, 5 place du Chancelier Adenauer, Paris 16
Monday to Saturday, 7:30pm to 9:30pm (lunchtime for members and residents only)
Reservations on the Saint James website
See the Gault&Millau review of Bellefeuille

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For a luminous tea-time

To share an exceptional moment, the Shangri-La Paris hosts a tea time on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. It takes place in Bauhinia, a restaurant with a French-Asian flair, under a large glass dome in the heart of the palace. The fresh arrival of pastry chef Timothy Lam brings a breath of fresh air, with finger sandwiches and a selection of sweet dishes. Hot and cold beverages are also available.

Where to eat? La Bauhinia, Shangri-La Paris, 10 avenue d'Iéna, Paris 16
Saturday and Sunday, 3 pm to 6 pm
Reservations on the Shangri-La Paris website
See Gault&Millau's review of La Bauhinia

For an Italian summer

Il Carpaccio is an Italian restaurant in the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris. In its pastel-toned decor overlooking the hotel patio, discover the summer menu imagined by Italian chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero. In five or eight courses, they offer a transalpine cuisine that reflects an authentic and refined local Italy.

Where to eat Restaurant Il Carpaccio, Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, 37 avenue Hoche, Paris 8
Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 22:00, Saturday 19:00 to 22:00
Reservations on the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris website
See Gault&Millau's review of Il Carpaccio

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For a "frosted snack

This summer, Le Meurice is offering a new sweet experience with Cédric Grolet's Goûter Givré. To cool off, head to Le Dalí restaurant. The menu features a fruity, iced snack, composed of three elements: a fruit emptied of its pulp to make way for a sorbet (yuzu, coconut or passion fruit), a summery trompe-l'oeil (mango, flat peach or pistachio) and a raspberry and vanilla cookie. Drinks include infusions and iced chocolates, as well as a Meurice-style affogato.

Where to eat Restaurant Le Dalí, Le Meurice, 228 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 1ᵉʳ
Monday to Saturday, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and Sunday, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Reservations on the Le Meurice website
See Gault&Millau's review of Le Dalí

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To end the day in style

Perched atop the Peninsula Paris, the L'Heure Dorée bar has reopened its doors for the summer season. End the day with a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower and Sacré Coeur, on a colorful and convivial terrace. The menu features sweet and savory dishes, as well as creative cocktails and mocktails. Bonus: a musical ambience imagined by Bon Entendeur, especially for the rooftop.

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Where to find us Bar L'Heure Dorée, The Peninsula Paris, 19 avenue Kléber, Paris 16
Daily from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m
No reservation required
See Gault&Millau's review of The Peninsula Paris