Jòia par Hélène Darroze, Paris

Located in a building rich in architectural detail and within the heart of Paris’ 2nd Arrondissement, Jòia is Chef Hélène Darroze’s take on bistrogastronomy.

Opened in September 2018, the restaurant boasts a stunning lounge with a drinks and cocktail bar on the first floor and a contemporary restaurant with a takeaway at ground level. It is a welcoming, light-filled space with the bustling ambience of a modern, neighbourhood Parisienne bistro.

Collaborating closely with Head Chef Thomas Piat, Hélène has created relaxed, flavour-packed dishes that combine the traditional recipes from her childhood home in Southwest France, with inspiration drawn from the tastes and flavours of her global travels. Her ethos, however, remains rooted in her relentless sourcing of the finest local ingredients, evident across the menu at Jòia. The result is a restaurant with a true sense of time and place, where friends and family can gather throughout the day, evoking the feeling of being welcomed into the home of internationally-celebrated Chef Hélène Darroze.