Maison

"Maison Sota, located inside an actual two-story residence off a side street in the 11th, is from the Japanese chef who put neo-bistro Clown Bar on the map (and, subsequently, every visitor’s must-eat list) back in 2017. All the action takes place upstairs under a wooden gable and inside the open kitchen, where the chef can be seen using tweezers to top rose-colored beef with bitter purslane or just-barely-roasted vegetables with slices of lemongrass and daikon radish. At €145 for dinner or €75 lunch, this is one of the higher-end tastings on our list. But between the spacious, unique setting, and almost too-pretty-to-eat spread, Maison Sota feels like a steal compared to the city's other restaurants of this caliber. " - sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta

"Sota Atsumi is a raw talent with an impressive career to date (Clown Bar, Saturne, Toyo, Michel Troisgros in Roanne etc). He transports diners with his French cuisine imbued with modern flair, served as a set menu composed of the best market-fresh ingredients. The space calls to mind a post-industrial loft with its gabled ceiling, its huge central table d'hôte and its open kitchen, extended by a bar. Dishes include raw scallops, spaghetti squash and a butternut jus; ceps confit, sparassis crispa and chanterelles, finished with a Savagnin sauce." - Michelin Inspector

"Maison Sota, located inside an actual two-story residence off a side street in the 11th, is from the Japanese chef who put neo-bistro Clown Bar on the map (and, subsequently, every visitor’s must-eat list) back in 2017. All the action takes place upstairs under a wooden gable and inside the open kitchen, where the chef can be seen using tweezers to top rose-colored beef with bitter purslane or just-barely-roasted vegetables with slices of lemongrass and daikon radish. At €145 for dinner or €75 lunch, this is one of the higher-end tastings on our list. But between the spacious, unique setting, and almost too-pretty-to-eat spread, Maison Sota feels like a steal compared to the city's other restaurants of this caliber." - Sara Lieberman

"For those who took Spanish or failed French, “maison” translates to “house,” which explains the name of this restaurant located inside an actual two-story residence off a side street in the 11th arrondissement. The action takes place upstairs, under a wooden gable and inside the open kitchen, where the chef (known for previously putting Clown Bar on the map back in 2017) can be seen topping rose-colored beef with bitter purslane or just-barely-roasted veggies with slices of lemongrass and daikon radish - real “How did he think of that?” type flavor pairings. Overall, if you’re looking for one booking worth splurging on, it should be Maison. At €95 for dinner (or €55 lunch), this definitely tops the higher end of our favorite spots, but it practically feels like a bargain compared to more traditional and famed white-tablecloth restaurants around Paris." - Sara Lieberman