The best restaurants in Paris to stay slim and enjoy yourself

New year, new resolutions… Where to take a lunch break or enjoy a girls' night out without gaining 3 kilos? Here are the favorite cantines and restaurants for slim foodies.

Imagine a poetic setting reminiscent of In the Mood for Love in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where Monsieur Luu, a veteran of top Japanese restaurants, has crafted a nippo-rock menu with insane chirashi and maki. Choose between the dining room or the counter for an authentic Tokyo sushi bar experience. Best spot: the second counter in the main dining area.

Light Pleasures: Organic buckwheat broth with soba noodles and spinach shoots (€9), "Toro" tuna temaki (€18), green maki with tuna, avocado, arugula, and mint (€24), shiso bomb maki with salmon, avocado, shiso, nori, and yellow radish (€17). The stars of the menu: Gatsby maki with seabass, shrimp, avocado, white tarama, red onions, lemon, and nori (€28). For a treat: non-alcoholic Matcha Lychee cocktail (€12). For the gourmands: one of the delicious homemade mochi in black sesame, matcha, yuzu, or chestnut (€8). Note: for dinner, try the exhilarating Discovery Menu for two, with three courses of isakaya, makis, nigri, and three signature mini desserts (€75 per person).

Blueberry, 6 rue du Sabot, Paris 6e. 01 42 22 21 56.

Without a doubt, Cyril Lignac is establishing himself as the most avant-garde chef in Parisian gastronomic and social life. Proof: his Bar des Prés, whose second and even more stunning location has recently opened on the ultra-chic Avenue Montaigne. Spotted: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were recently seen dining there as a couple.

Light Pleasures: Green Provence asparagus with miso (€30), citrus-marinated fish on bombesque crispy rice (€26), lacquered eel and avocado makis (€18), an addictive crispy galette with crab, Madras curry, and avocado (€30), filet beef with satay spices and lime condiment (€42), or an assortment of sashimi (€32). For dessert: icy mochis (€16) or the extraordinary matcha chiffon cake drizzled with chocolate sauce (€14). Orgasmic.

Le Bar des Prés, 25 rue du Dragon, Paris 6e. 01 43 25 87 67.

Escape to a lively, colorful spot adorned with zelliges, terracotta bejmat tiles, earthen walls, vintage doors, and XL pottery. Yoummah embodies the Mediterranean spirit, welcoming you like family on plush banquettes, transporting you far from its neighbor on Place de la Bourse. At the helm: self-taught Hamdi Brahmia, driven by a passion for healthy and delicious food, reimagining classic oriental cuisine with less fat and sugar.

Light Pleasures: Vibrant salads packed with fresh ingredients, like the one with eggplant, hummus, and pomegranate (€11.90); roasted cauliflower with zaatar (€11.90); comforting soups, including the must-try tomato and green barley chorba (€7.90); vegetable patties (€11.90), and even vegetarian couscous (€13.90). For dessert, dive into the Ispahan rose yogurt (€3) or the orange-flavored mouhalabia with orange blossom (€3). Don’t skip the delicious Matlouh, a traditional Algerian bread made on-site and served warm: pure bliss!

Yoummah, 33 rue de Vivienne, Paris 2e.

Total disconnection awaits within the walls of the Hoy Hotel on Rue des Martyrs, promoting wellness in every corner. At its table, named Mesa, the same mood and vibes prevail, centered around a 100% plant-based, ultra-healthy, holistic cuisine. When we say vegan, we mean it—no eggs, meat, fish, cream, or milk. Far from boring, Mesa’s plates are infused with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian notes that add flavor and spice.

Light Pleasures: Among our favorites: the Tuscan ribollita soup with vegetables and bread (€11), the breaded shiitake mushroom tonkatsu-style served with Japanese rice and broccolini (€20), the stunning tacos with oyster mushrooms, matcha salsa, and pickles (€20), or their ultra-comforting pumpkin spice cake with brûléed meringue (€10).

Mesa Restaurant at Hotel Hoy, 68 rue des Martyrs, Paris 9e. 01 77 37 87 21.

Away from the city’s hustle and bustle, nestled on the second floor of the iconic Carita Maison de Beauté on Faubourg Saint-Honoré, this ultra-relaxing white paradise offers a true escape. Calm and elegance define this hidden gem, overseen by Chef Amandine Chaignot (Pouliche, Café de Luce), who curates a fresh and delicate cuisine served from breakfast through evening aperitifs.

Light Pleasures: In this beauty temple, Rosy’s menu features exquisite, feel-good dishes. Favorites include the Rosita Salad, a delightful mix of quinoa, shrimp, burrata, roasted butternut, avocado, zucchini, radish, red onions, goji berries, and lime teriyaki sauce, also available in a vegan version (€28); the lively avocado toast topped with a soft egg and sunflower seeds (€14); and the velvety pumpkin soup with hazelnuts and a milk foam as soothing as a caress (€14). For dessert, the fresh fruit salad with aloe vera is savored like caviar (€14). Want to indulge? Go for the coffee duo with a madeleine adorned with a hint of praline chocolate, fresh hazelnut, and flower petals (€18).

Rosy, Maison de Beauté Carita, 11 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8e. 01 44 94 11 11.

Following the success of its food truck specializing in fruity bowls made with açai berries—this antioxidant-rich superfood—Açaí & You has opened a healthy cantine on Rue de Maubeuge, complete with a charming little terrace and a Bali-inspired decor. One of the co-founders is none other than Willy Rovelli, comedian and France Bleu columnist.

Light Pleasures: The menu star? An açai bowl made with açai cream, banana, crunchy homemade granola, house-made peanut butter, and a mix of seeds (chia, pumpkin, goji berries), topped with your choice of fruit: strawberry, blueberry, mango, or pineapple-coconut. Add optional house-made hazelnut cream (starting at €11). For an all-day brunch vibe, pair it with a well-seasoned toast featuring eggplant caviar, burrata, or guacamole, alongside a smoothie or matcha latte (+€3 for a brunch menu).

Açaí & You, 78 rue de Maubeuge, Paris 9e. 09 81 97 49 57.

Yum! Peruvian-style tapas in a dreamy setting! Reimagined in all its forms, ceviche takes center stage here as raw fish tapas, expertly marinated, delicately seasoned, and paired with fruits and vegetables. Complement these light bites with delicious pisco cocktails, all in a delightfully tropical-chic ambiance. A paradise for indulging while keeping a flat belly.

Light Pleasures: Nikkei salmon ceviche with avocado cream and mango (€21), royal sea bream tiraditos with herbs (€21), and for vegans, the veggie bowl with avocado, cilantro, sweet potato, and red onions (€16).

La Cevicheria, 14 rue Bachaumont, Paris 2e. 09 80 88 58 05.

Emma Sawko bridges French indulgence with naturopathy and veganism, bringing the best of L.A. to Paris with cold-pressed juices, hearty salads, and noglu paninis.

Light Pleasures: The stunning and colorful super bowl with fruits and spirulina (€12.50), orange, olive oil, and white chocolate cake (€7), vegan meat super banh mi with Chinese cabbage and cucumber (€12.50), or the homemade choco-coconut bounty (€3.20). Don’t miss their range of cold-pressed juices and therapeutic drinks, like Keep it Clean (from €7.90).

Wild & The Moon, 19 Place du Marché Saint-Honoré, Paris 1er. 09 72 66 22 96. Full list of Parisian locations here.

She caters to Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton for their private lunches. Healthy lifestyle guru Angèle Ferreux-Maeght feeds fashionistas with highly photogenic snacks.

Light Pleasures: Lunchbox with beluga lentils, roasted squash, parmesan shavings, toasted almonds, basil, parmesan sauce, and romaine heart (€16); hot dish of vegetable couscous with pomegranate and slivered almonds (€16); cold butternut soup (€12.50); or dark chocolate and mandarin tartlet.

La Guinguette d’Angèle, 34 rue Coquillière, Paris 1er. 09 82 41 03 63.

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