Nakatani

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Nakatani – Modern French Cuisine with Michelin Star in Paris 7th

A Quiet Address in the 7th

Since opening in 2014, Restaurant Nakatani has built a loyal following with a straightforward philosophy: precise, seasonal French cooking, served without fuss. Chef Shinsuke Nakatani arrived in France in 2001, spent nine years at Hélène Darroze in Paris—three of them as chef—and then opened his own place on rue Pierre Leroux. The restaurant has held a Michelin star since 2016, a recognition that speaks to the consistency and clarity of the kitchen.

The Chef’s Table

In 2021, Nakatani added a four-seat counter in front of the kitchen, called the “table de chef.” It turns dinner into something more direct: you watch the plating, the final touches, the quiet exchanges between chef and team. The rest of the dining room is just as unshowy—pale walls, good light, space to focus on what arrives on the plate.

What’s on the Plate

The cooking is modern French, built around seasonal ingredients. Lunch runs to a classic four-course sequence: starter, fish, meat, dessert. Dinner is a six-course tasting menu, priced at 155€ or 195€ depending on the selection. All meat and poultry are French. The wine list is deep on Burgundy and Champagne, with plenty of half-bottles and grower names. There is no tasting menu description on the website, so the exact dishes change with the market—that is the point.