Paris steals hearts at any time of year. No wonder it’s one of the world’s top proposal destinations (Eiffel Tower, we’re looking at you). And if you had the hots for our guides to seven secret spots or three perfect days in Paris, you’re about to fall head over heels for the City of Love all over again with this New Year’s Eve guide. From dinner cruises to cabaret dancing, here are the best things to do in Paris on the 31st of December.
Girafe Restaurant
Best for: Eiffel Tower views.
Dress code: chic and elegant.
Yes, Girafe is that restaurant where you can scooch up on the terrace and be neck-and-neck with the Eiffel Tower. And on the 31st, it somehow gets even better: you can sink your claws into a tasting menu featuring dishes like crab meat tartlet with caviar and Norway lobster ravioli swimming in a truffle broth. All the while, the wrought-iron tower twinkles on the hour – it almost looks too good to be real.
From 6:30pm | From €380 per person | girafe-restaurant.com
1 Pl. Du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris | Credit: Adrien Dirand
Ducasse sur Seine
Best for: a dazzling dinner cruise.
Dress code: chic.
Forget the seven seas – this is Alain Ducasse’s seven-course menu for New Year’s Eve. You’ll sail along the Seine, floating past the city’s best-lit landmarks, as you take a deep dive into dishes crafted by one of the world’s most Michelin-starred chefs. Start with oysters and sea scallops in sea-scented beurre with black truffle, followed by blue lobster caught from the coast. And if you’re feeling extra fancy, splurge on the wine pairing to sip 2008 bubbles, trois blancs, deux rouge, and a dessert wine.
8:30pm | From €540 per person | ducasse-seine.com
19 Port Debilly, 75116 Paris
Moulin Rouge
Best for: celebrating NYE whilst watching the French cancan.
Dress code: elegant.
There’s nothing quite as Parisian as this popular cabaret club. Actually, scrap that: there’s nothing quite like Moulin Rouge. For one night only, the venue is putting on quite the show. You'll be greeted with a glass of Laurent-Perrier before dinner featuring foie gras with gingerbread crumb. At 10pm, the curtains will rise on the Féerie show, complete with the French cancan (the famous frenetic dance), followed by a midnight DJ party.
From 6:45pm | From €1,000 per person | moulinrouge.fr
82 Bd de Clichy, 75018 Paris
Buddha-Bar Paris
Best for: dinner and dancing.
Dress code: smart and elegant.
First things first, you’ll be off to a sparkling start with a glass of vintage Blanc de Blancs Taittinger. And the food follows suit: Japanese-style pan-seared Chilean sea bass with crispy rice and oscietra caviar or the asparagus and winter truffle risotto. We are, of course, talking about Buddha-Bar's five-course menu that makes the rounds, whilst 1930s Shanghai-inspired walking acts waltz around the room and DJ Ravin spins the decks until late.
From 8pm | From €360 per person | buddhabar.com
8 Rue Boissy d’Anglas, 75008 Paris
Le Gabriel at La Réserve Paris
Best for: a big blowout meal.
Dress code: smart and elegant.
Le Gabriel is located just a block from Champs-Élysée (which, if you haven’t been to Paris for NYE before, is where most of the celebrations take place). This three-Michelin-starred restaurant is going big for the last day of 2025 – there’ll be a live jazz band, thousands of candles dotted around the room, and an eight-course dinner featuring the likes of poached langoustine with a Champagne and caviar and a hazelnut praline and chocolate grand cru for pud.
8pm | €980 per person | lareserve-paris.com
42 Av. Gabriel, 75008 Paris
Les Jardins du Presbourg
Best for: a very glitzy, very glamorous dinner.
Dress code: black tie.
When a NYE menu begins with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, you know you’re in for a treat. And when a glitzy, gold-splashed spot is just moments away from the Arc de Triomphe, you know you're in for something spectacular. Better still, you’ll be perfectly positioned to watch the light animations dance across the monument at midnight as you snack on scallop carpaccio with royal caviar, foie gras chutney with port-caramelised pears, and beef fillet Rossini. Bon appétit.
From 8pm | €450 per person | lesjardinsdupresbourg.com
3 Av. de la Grande Armée, 75116 Paris | Credit: Credit: Angela di Paolo | Brice Zapulla
Pavyllon Paris
Best for: seafood lovers.
Dress code: proper dress.
If you’d rather watch chefs work their magic in the kitchen than a fireworks display this NYE, head to Yannick Alléno's sister site to Pavyllon London, one of London’s best French restaurants.The seven-course, seafood-led menu is shore to leave you starry-eyed, featuring chilled oysters with Champagne, sea urchin coral served in the shell, and scallop carpaccio with truffle and celery. All of this is served at the 32-seat counter overlooking the open kitchen.
From 7pm | From €540 per person | yannick-alleno.com
8 Av. Dutuit, 75008 Paris
Gigi Paris
Best for: Italian treats.
Dress code: chic and elegant.
Gigi has got more going for it than gorgeous glimpses of the Eiffel Tower – this Italian restaurant in the Golden Triangle serves views and vibes in equal measure, especially at its Bellini Bar. Get the party started with roasted sea scallop, beef carpaccio with black truffle, truffle arancini, and limoncello gelato, all accompanied by a live performance. And after the countdown, stick around for the DJ-led after-party.
From 7:30pm | €400 per person | gigi-restaurant.com
15 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris | Credit: Romain Ricard
Paradis Latin
Best for: a cabaret show.
Dress code: proper dress.
At Paris’ oldest cabaret show, you’ll sit down for dinner on beautiful long banquet tables before the clock strikes midnight. Then, dance the night away on stage with three (yes, three) hours of unlimited Champagne after the countdown. There’s no better – or vibey, va-va-zoom – way to spend the final hours of the year.
From 7:15pm | From €600 per person | paradislatin.com
28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris | Credit: WB
Bateaux Parisiens
Best for: sightseeing.
Dress code: smart.
Like the sound of dinner with a live orchestra? What about a welcome glass of Champagne Pommery? You can have both aboard this beautiful boat on the Seine. The boat departs at 9pm, so be sure to arrive beforehand – you won’t want to miss perusing past Paris’ iconic landmarks, like the Lourve and Notre Dame, at prime time. And the same goes for the veal rump with chestnut cream, finishing with macarons to sweeten the deal.
9pm–12:30am | From €490 per person | bateauxparisiens.com
