Offering an All-Inclusive Menu for Under $50 in a Michelin-Starred Restaurant? This Parisian Chef Took the Challenge and Triumphed!
As of 2025, the Michelin Guide lists 654 starred establishments in France, broken down into 542 one-star, 81 two-star, and 31 three-star restaurants. This ever-growing constellation highlights the vitality and variety of French culinary arts, with 68 new promotions this year alone.
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Despite the excellence these esteemed dining spots offer, for many French people, dining at such venues remains an elusive dream. A survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Groupon in 2018 revealed that 63% of respondents never visit these restaurants, or do so less than once a year. Unsurprisingly, the main deterrent cited is the high cost, which discourages 68% of those polled. This remains a valid point today, as recent research by Le Point confirms. For instance, dining at a restaurant that has just earned its first star costs an average of €109 per meal. This price rises to €214 for a newly awarded two-star restaurant and €255 for three stars (quite pricey indeed).
In an effort to make this high-end cuisine more accessible to a broader audience, some chefs have begun offering all-inclusive meals at very competitive prices. One such innovator is Thibaut Spiwack at his restaurant Anona in Paris’ 17th arrondissement, which has been recognized with one Michelin star and also a green star for its eco-friendly initiatives.
At Anona’s lunchtime offering, named “the little star,” guests can enjoy a complete menu—consisting of an amuse-bouche, appetizer, main course, dessert, and petits fours—for just €49. This comes with the quality one would expect from a Michelin-starred establishment. “We are even cheaper than the bistros on our street”, Chef Spiwack shared with @florianonair on Instagram, who had the chance to savor, among other dishes, a red tuna croustade adorned with edible flowers and homemade gnocchi paired with a Morbier cheese emulsion.
It’s important to note that this menu changes weekly, providing a constantly refreshed culinary experience to a growing number of regular patrons who are thoroughly impressed by the value for money. This proves that enjoying a meal at a starred restaurant without breaking the bank is indeed within reach.
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