Fooding 2026: A New Philosophy, A Less Idolized Paris
The Fooding 2026 guide, announced for November 20, 2025, marks a turning point. After 25 years of celebrating Paris and its grand restaurants, the guide chooses to highlight local gastronomy and genuine small places, run by people “with their own money and sweat.”
What’s changing in 2026: fewer trophies, more meaning
After 25 years of “decomplexifying” French gastronomy, Fooding takes a more sober approach. It makes less noise, offers fewer prizes, and above all sets out to rediscover a city through its neighborhood addresses. Fooding 2026 thus emphasizes simple and sincere cuisine, far from trends and “instagrammable” dishes. A more human guide, for a more human cuisine.
Pochana: Fooding 2026’s “best casual dining” in Paris
Pochana (1st Passage du Jeu de Boules, 11th arrondissement) wins the “best casual dining” award for Fooding 2026. In a small, laid-back atmosphere, you can enjoy a generous Thai-inspired cuisine. At lunchtime, people line up for pad thai, spicy salads, and fragrant curries. The address is highly sought-after for its honesty and generosity. It’s one of the few prizes awarded this year.
Lissit: a heartfelt bar-restaurant in the 11th
Lissit (11th arrondissement) is another spot to watch: a “good-natured” cuisine, made with care, in a minimalist setting. In the kitchen and dining room, the team cultivates sincerity and warmth. A great place for dinner with friends or a no-frills but truly successful meal.
Oobatz: the pizza that stays on the radar
Oobatz is still mentioned for its authentic approach to Parisian pizza (already recommended in past Fooding guides). Here, you come for the dough, for the simplicity, and for the conviviality: a place that often appeals to everyone.
À La Renaissance: the emblematic neighborhood café
Finally, À La Renaissance (11th arrondissement) joins the list. A local café, a friendly and accessible atmosphere, which stands out for its warm vibe and its taste for simple pleasures. The kind of address that makes you want to wander the city, on foot, from stop to stop.
Beyond the ranking: 250 new addresses to explore
The Fooding 2026 guide doesn’t stop at the awards: it features 250 new restaurants across Paris and Île-de-France. A selection that favors authenticity over hype, and focuses on places where you eat well without fuss. The guide offers a broader perspective to explore the city through its neighborhood addresses, including bars, cafés, hidden bistros, and off-the-beaten-path eateries.
Why stay at Hôtel R de Paris to plan your Fooding evenings
Located in the 9th arrondissement, between Saint-Lazare and Opéra, Hôtel R de Paris offers a strategic starting point to discover all of Paris’s culinary scenes. Easy metro access to the 11th arrondissement, where several addresses in the Fooding ranking are located, and quick returns in the evening to enjoy the calm of the hotel.
After a day of visits or shopping in the department stores, you can head out to the most exciting tables of the moment—then come back to recharge in a refined boutique setting.
Near Hôtel R de Paris: Fooding 2026 addresses
From Hôtel R de Paris, you can easily reach the 4 Parisian Fooding 2026 restaurants:
- Pochana (best casual dining) – 1 Passage du Jeu de Boules, 11th
- Lissit – 11th arrondissement
- Oobatz – pizza address
- À La Renaissance – neighborhood café, 11th
Practical tips: how to enjoy Fooding 2026 in Paris
- Buy the guide (25€) to spot other addresses near the hotel or your itinerary.
- Book early: many places are small and popular.
- Prefer metro/bike to easily move between neighborhoods.
- Let yourself be surprised: Fooding is also about unplanned discoveries.
Extend the experience at the hotel
After your culinary explorations, return to Hôtel R de Paris for a restful moment: comfortable rooms, a cozy atmosphere, and an ideal location for a gourmet stay in Paris.
