
Shot by a City Insiders curator.
Villa9Trois is a rare find: a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant tucked away in a 19th-century villa with its own garden in Montreuil, just outside Paris. Chef Sylvain Grosjean delivers refined Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh, local products, all in a setting that feels more like a private home than a restaurant. The extensive whisky and rum collection is a standout, making it perfect for those who want to linger over a digestif by the fireplace.
Garden-Set Michelin Star in Montreuil
Villa9Trois offers a unique gastronomic experience just outside Paris in the quiet neighborhood of Montreuil. Housed in a charming 19th-century villa with a private garden, the restaurant feels like stepping into someone's elegant home. Chef Sylvain Grosjean, originally from Provence, brings Mediterranean influences to his refined cuisine, with dishes like smoked Mediterranean tuna on Paimpol beans with a basil pistou ravigote, or John Dory with fava bean bouillon and anise. The tasting menus—four-course "Menu des Saveurs" and six-course "Menu Dégustation"—showcase seasonal ingredients and creative flavor combinations.
The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, with a fireplace in winter and a lovely terrace in summer. What truly sets Villa9Trois apart is its exceptional beverage program: over 200 wine references, plus one of the richest whisky and rum selections in Île-de-France, with some bottles available in magnum or jeroboam sizes. Service is young and attentive without being stuffy. While it's a Michelin-starred restaurant, the pricing remains relatively accessible compared to other starred venues in the region. It's an ideal spot for a special occasion or for those seeking genuine culinary artistry in a relaxed, garden-surrounded setting.