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Maison, created by renowned chef Sota Atsumi, beckons discerning diners to indulge in a sophisticated culinary journey. This stylish fine-dining establishment offers an intimate atmosphere and a captivating open kitchen, providing an immersive dining experience. With a focus on tasting menus, Maison presents an array of delectable dishes, complemented by an impressive selection of beverages, including cocktails, wine, and spirits. The restaurant’s commitment to accessibility and its wheelchair-friendly amenities ensure that all guests can savor the exquisite flavors in comfort. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Maison promises a memorable gastronomic adventure, where each visit unfolds as a celebration of artful cuisine and refined ambiance.
Menu Highlights
- Tuna of Île d’Yeu, Rhubarb Juice (Thon de L’Île d’Yeu, Jus de Rhubarbe)
- Grilled Red Mullet, XO Sauce (Rouget Grillé, Sauce XO)
- Salt Baked Guinea Fowl (Pintade en Croûte de Sel)
- Nectarine Granite (Granite de Nectarines)
- Sabayon of Savagnin with Corn Ice Cream (Sabayon de Savagnin Avec Glace au Maïs)
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Maison is the personal restaurant of Tokyo-born chef Sota Atsumi, in the 11th arrondissement at 3 Rue Saint-Hubert. A former industrial space transformed into a warm, intimate room of wood and pink-hued tiling, it is built around an eight-metre communal table facing an open kitchen — a fitting “home” for Atsumi’s accomplished modern cooking, recognised by the Michelin Guide.
What to expect at Maison
Atsumi — whose CV includes Michel Troisgros and Toyo — serves a set menu built from the best market produce, French at heart but imbued with precision and modernity. The format is intimate and chef-led, with much of the experience unfolding at the long central table before the kitchen. The schedule is tight (Wednesday dinner through the weekend), so booking ahead is essential. It is a destination for those who value serious, personal gastronomy in a relaxed setting.
Good to know
- Address: 3 Rue Saint-Hubert, 75011 Paris (11th arrondissement)
- Cuisine: Modern French set menu
- Chef: Sota Atsumi
- Phone: +33 1 43 38 61 95
- Format: Communal table, open kitchen; limited days
- Best for: Serious, intimate modern gastronomy
Seating is limited, so reserve well ahead. For more standout tables, see our guide to the best restaurants in Paris, and plan around your meal with our things to do in Paris.
Why Maison stands out
Maison is a chef-led dining room in the 11th arrondissement where the meal is designed as a focused tasting-menu experience. The open kitchen gives the room a direct connection to the cooking, while the intimate scale suits diners who want their evening to centre on the table rather than on a long list of choices. It is a strong fit for a considered lunch or dinner with a clear gastronomic purpose.
The cooking is presented through precise combinations of produce, seafood, meat and dessert. Listed highlights include tuna from Île d’Yeu with rhubarb juice, grilled red mullet with XO sauce, and guinea fowl baked in a salt crust. A nectarine granita and a Savagnin sabayon with corn ice cream indicate the same attention to contrast and detail in the sweeter courses. Treat these as examples of the restaurant’s repertoire rather than a promise of a particular dish on the day of your visit.
Location and 11th-arrondissement context
Maison is at 3 Rue Saint-Hubert in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, on the eastern side of the central city. This is a practical address for combining dinner with a walk around the Bastille and Faubourg Saint-Antoine area, where former workshop streets, residential blocks and independent food-and-drink addresses give the quarter a less formal rhythm than the grand boulevards farther west.
The location works especially well for visitors staying on the Right Bank or building an evening around the Bastille quarter. Allow time to arrive without rushing: the surrounding streets reward a short pre-dinner wander, but Maison is best approached as the main event rather than a quick stop between major sights. The Seine is within the wider eastern-central Paris walking area, though the restaurant itself sits inland from the river.
Guest highlights
- Open-kitchen setting: suited to diners who enjoy seeing the culinary work as part of the occasion.
- Tasting-menu format: a good choice for guests happy to follow the kitchen’s sequence of courses.
- Distinctive dish references: seafood, guinea fowl, fruit and wine-based desserts show the breadth of the listed menu highlights.
- Drinks alongside the food: cocktails, wine and spirits are part of the stated beverage selection.
- Accessible visit: the restaurant identifies wheelchair-friendly amenities, helpful for guests planning an accessible meal.
- Best suited to: couples, small groups and food-focused visitors seeking an intimate, chef-centred Paris meal.
Practical planning tips
Plan ahead, particularly if your Paris itinerary has little flexibility. Maison is closed on Monday and Tuesday. It opens for dinner on Wednesday; for lunch and dinner from Thursday to Saturday; and for lunch on Sunday. Those limited services make an advance reservation the sensible approach, especially for a weekend table or a meal tied to a special occasion.
Lunch can be a useful way to place Maison within a day in the 11th, leaving time afterward for the surrounding streets. Dinner suits a slower evening in the Bastille area. Because the experience is tasting-menu-led, avoid scheduling a tightly timed engagement immediately afterward. When booking, flag mobility needs and any important dining requirements directly with the restaurant; its published phone number is +33 1 43 38 61 95.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Maison in Paris?
Maison is located at 3 Rue Saint-Hubert, 75011 Paris, in the 11th arrondissement.
Is Maison open every day?
No. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, with services running Wednesday through Sunday according to the published schedule.
What kind of meal should I expect?
Expect an intimate, open-kitchen restaurant centred on tasting menus, with cocktails, wine and spirits available alongside the food.
