Where can you have lunch when it's hot in Paris?

In Paris, when the heat sets in, you don’t necessarily feel like eating a heavy meal. Good news: we’ve found a selection of restaurants that have thought of everything. Gazpacho, seafood, light, fresh small plates, and even a menu made entirely of ice cream… Here are seven Parisian spots for a light lunch without sacrificing indulgence.

Pertinence

In an intimate setting seating 14, Ryunosuke Naito and Kwen Liew serve delicate French cuisine infused with Japanese techniques and influences. The seasonal menu emphasizes freshness with a 3- or 4-course meal. Think steamed shellfish with ginger, vegetables cooked in their own natural broth, and light desserts like mango-passion fruit tart. It’s easy-to-digest cuisine, a far cry from heavy, heavy meals.
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Girafe

Located on the Place du Trocadéro, this French (Parisian) “seahouse” by chef Joseph Dirand focuses entirely on freshness: seafood platters, ceviches, sashimi, and raw or lightly seared fish, depending on the day’s catch. Light seafood cuisine, perfect for a lunch that won’t weigh you down in the heat.
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Baieta

Julia Sedefdjian offers sunny Mediterranean cuisine, inspired by her memories of Nice: “bouillabaieta”—her take on bouillabaisse—featuring vegetables and herbs from the South. A gourmet spot that combines freshness with indulgence.
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Stern

This summer, the Italian restaurant tucked away in the Passage des Panoramas is offering an all-frozen menu called “Estate Gelata.” From appetizers to dessert, every dish features a touch of ice cream or sorbet: mango gazpacho, lavender risotto, almond ice cream… A perfect way to beat the heat.
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GrandCœur

Under the culinary direction of Mauro Colagreco, this cobblestone courtyard in the Marais serves up fresh Mediterranean cuisine. A bucolic, shaded setting—perfect for a light lunch away from the hustle and bustle of Paris.
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Etsi

Greek and Mediterranean cuisine: Mikaela Liaroutsos serves up fresh, generous mezze to share, such as sea bream marinated in lemon, capers, and Aleppo pepper, and scallops with pistachio butter. Simple, sun-kissed Greek cuisine for a light lunch with friends, at reasonable prices.
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Cuisine

Here, the menu blends French and Japanese influences with a fresh twist: bluefin tuna chirashi, Japanese-style grilled salmon, white rice with green beans and daikon served with house-made ponzu. A lunch menu for €29, featuring light dishes.
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