BysairaFOOD & DRINKSNovember, 2026

AN INTIMATE FRENCH FINE DINING EXPERIENCE IN PARIS

Art, design and gastronomy at Hestia Étoile.

Tucked inside the elegant Étoile Park Hôtel, a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe, is an intimate French fine-dining restaurant. Named after Hestia, the Greek goddess of the hearth and sacred fire, the restaurant takes its inspiration from the idea of hospitality and gathering around the table.

The custom ceramic tableware immediately caught our attention. Created exclusively for Hestia by Agnès Sandahl, the Vallauris-based artist who has also collaborated with celebrated chefs Joël Robuchon, Mauro Colagreco and Éric Frechon. Each piece adds character to the dishes and makes the presentation all the more interesting. There is also contemporary stained glass by Atelier Simon-Marq, the historic French workshop founded in Reims in 1640, whose work is closely associated with Reims Cathedral. These artistic details add to the restaurant’s charm.

Behind the menu is Normandy-born chef Loïc Dantec, who honed his craft in some of Paris’s most celebrated kitchens, including L’Espadon at The Ritz and Épicure and 114 Faubourg at Le Bristol. His refined cooking combines French tradition with a contemporary approach, focusing on seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers.

We opted for the à la carte menu, enjoying the pan-seared sea bass with baby spinach, black trumpet mushrooms and black garlic sauce, followed by the confit cod with saffron sweet potato purée and yuzu emulsion. The cooking celebrates fresh, seasonal produce, with beautifully presented dishes that allow the ingredients to shine.

Next came one of our favourite French dining traditions, the cheese trolley, offering a selection of beautifully matured cheeses from Maison Quatrehomme, the renowned Parisian fromagerie. We took our time enjoying this course and appreciating the different textures and flavours from the different French regions. We finished with the refreshing fresh pineapple meringue and ginger-citrus sorbet.

Hestia Étoile has an understated elegance, with thoughtful cooking and warm, attentive service. You don’t have to be staying at Étoile Park Hôtel to dine here, and its discreet setting makes it an ideal spot for a quiet evening of fine dining in Paris.