La Petite République: The 8 PM Dinner Spot

On Rue de Bellechasse, Laurent Delahousse swaps the France 2 news desk for the table of a chic Parisian bistro. The carefully designed interior feels like the dining room of close friends, where guests can admire portraits of Mario Kempes, the legendary Argentine footballer and a hero of the football-loving host, alongside photographs of Michel Rocard, Jacques Chirac, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, all of whom Delahousse has interviewed throughout his career.

Like his partner Alice Taglioni, who joined him on this particular evening, diners begin by sharing small plates such as Collioure anchovies, Gran Reserva Serrano ham, crispy fried artichokes, and grilled leeks, before moving on to more substantial dishes including sole goujonnettes with tartare sauce, marinated hanger steak, and flame-grilled pork ribs. Dessert is a showstopper: a profiterole-style choux pastry served with exceptional vanilla ice cream. As the saying goes: “We’ll definitely be back.”

Average bill: around 75€

Brach x Kalios: Yassas, Paris

At Brach Paris, the curtains are drawn back to welcome Greece onto the hotel’s first floor. With Aegean-blue accents, jute rugs, century-old olive trees, and subtle nods to ancient rituals, the space captures the relaxed spirit of the Mediterranean, showcasing products from Kalios.

The menu features generous meze to share, warm pita drizzled with olive oil, a contemporary take on dakos, and seared octopus seasoned with oregano. To finish, guests can enjoy a slice of Portokalopita, Greece’s beloved orange cake made with Greek yogurt, accompanied by a glass of Assyrtiko from Santorini as the evening light fades. If you’re lucky, you might even spot Cher or Amanda Seyfried before the night is over.

Average bill: around 50€

Fellows: Fresh Pasta Crosses the River

After winning over the Faubourg Saint-Denis neighbourhood, the much-loved fresh pasta counter Fellows has crossed to Paris’s Left Bank with a larger second location that’s every bit as delicious as the original.

The menu features the same handcrafted vegetarian favourites that made the first restaurant such a success: Tagliatelle Aglio e Olio, a vegetarian Carbonara with mushroom “lardons,” and the now-signature Butter & Cheese Pici topped with mustard pickles. It’s the kind of cooking that might just convince even the most devoted meat lovers to embrace vegetarian dining.

Average bill: around 20€