Yes, you can take your kid to a Michelin star restaurant in Paris and Qui Plume la Lune is the one to do it at. They offer a dedicated kids menu for children ten and under, welcome families warmly, and serve some of the most extraordinary food in the city.
We took our five-year-old to a Michelin-star restaurant in Paris… and not only was he welcomed with open arms, he actually enjoyed it. And so did we.
Honestly, I feel like that could be the entire blog. Link the restaurant and call it a day, because that alone feels like a miracle. But I know you want more, so let’s dive in.
My mom spends a few months in Paris every year, and we were lucky enough to visit while she was there. She decided to spoil us with some incredible meals. She keeps a running list of top restaurants she wants to try, but knowing we had our son with us, I went deep into research to find the fanciest spot that would also work for a kid.
I still wanted to push him beyond his usual culinary comfort zone of chicken strips.
That’s when I found Qui Plume la Lune.
I came across a few blogs, much like this one, raving about the food, the welcoming atmosphere, and the fact that they offer a version of their prix fixe menu tailored for kids ten and under. From what I read, it would still be adventurous, just simplified a bit. I booked it immediately.
We made the earliest reservation available at 7pm, and when we arrived, the only other table seated also had kids.
You’ll quickly learn this is the norm in Paris. If you’re eating before about 8:30pm, you’re either American or you have kids with you.
We’re both.
From the moment we walked in, we felt completely welcomed. They took our jackets and bags and sat us in a cozy little alcove that felt like our own private dining space.
The menu itself doesn’t give you a ton of detail. You’re really just choosing how many courses you want and whether you’d like wine pairings. We went with five courses, and I’m very glad we didn’t go any higher because we truly could not have eaten another bite.
The kids menu is technically three courses, but we’ll use that term loosely, as you’ll see.
I wish I had taken notes because I cannot tell you exactly what everything was, but I’ll do my best. The menu is constantly changing anyway.
Our first course was served to all four of us. It included a carrot cream in a crunchy little cup, a tiny roll with a really unique lemon butter, oyster leaves (which are exactly what they sound like…leaves that taste like oysters), and these savory egg bites that I cannot even begin to explain but were absolutely delicious.
Next, the adults received a beautiful fish dish, while our son was served his main course. He got steak, asparagus, and what I can only describe as a tapioca “mac and cheese” situation that was honestly incredible.
While he happily devoured his steak, we moved on to a lobster dish that came with spoons coated in a creamy herb sauce so each bite picked up a little extra flavor. It was creative and fun, and even as someone who doesn’t usually love lobster, I devoured it.
We also had a mackerel dish, which my husband said multiple times was his favorite bite of the entire trip. It came with a creamed corn-style side, which my mom declared her favorite bite.
Then there was a fresh pea, roe, caviar, and dashi dish that I could eat every day of my life and be perfectly happy. The different textures and little bursts of flavor were unreal. That one was my personal favorite.
Finally, we received our steak course, which was similar to our son’s but elevated with clams and without the “mac and cheese.” The timing worked out perfectly because he had just finished his plate and was more than happy to help us with ours.
Then came dessert.
And when I say this was the most insane dessert situation I’ve ever experienced, I mean that in the best possible way.
It just kept coming.
Sorbets, meringues, dried fruits, dark chocolate, fruit tarts, and then the cutest plate of tiny desserts for each of us. A little jelly, a mini cake, and a macaron, all perfectly bite-sized.
This was obviously our son’s favorite course, but for the first time in his life, even he couldn’t finish dessert.
That should tell you something.
This was such an incredible meal. Michelin-star quality food, thoughtful service, and an atmosphere that somehow managed to feel both elevated and completely welcoming to a family.
I genuinely have no notes.
I would recommend it whether you’re traveling with kids or not, but if you are, this is proof that you don’t have to skip amazing dining experiences just because you have a little one with you.
Learn more about the menu and make a reservation: https://quiplumelalune.fr/
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Michelin Dining with Kids FAQ
Is Qui Plume la Lune good for kids?
Genuinely yes, and I say that as someone who brought her five-year-old and had zero regrets. They offer a kids prix fixe menu for children ten and under that is still adventurous without being overwhelming. The staff was warm, the atmosphere was welcoming, and our son ate every bite.
How much does Qui Plume la Lune cost?
The prix fixe menu is priced per number of courses — we did five courses for the adults and the kids menu is a separate (lower) price. Expect to spend roughly 80 to 120 euros per adult depending on courses and wine pairings. It is a splurge, but for the quality and experience it is absolutely worth it.
Do you need a reservation at Qui Plume la Lune?
Yes, book as far in advance as possible. This is not a walk-in situation, especially if you need an early seating. We booked the 7pm slot which is considered early by Paris standards but worked perfectly with a kid in tow.
What is the kids menu like at Qui Plume la Lune?
The kids menu is three courses and designed to be a simplified but still elevated version of the adult experience. Our son got steak, asparagus, and a tapioca dish that even the adults were eyeing. It is real food, thoughtfully prepared, not chicken fingers.
What time should families with kids eat at Michelin star restaurants in Paris?
Book the earliest available reservation, usually around 7pm. Before 8:30pm in Paris you will mostly be dining alongside other Americans and families with kids, so it is the most comfortable time slot and the least likely to feel out of place with little ones.
Becca Marsh is a certified travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel and the voice behind Wanders & Wink, based in Grants Pass, Oregon. A lifelong traveler who has explored every U.S. state and dozens of countries from the street food stalls of Vietnam to the Michelin-starred restaurants of Paris, she specializes in food-forward family travel that actually delivers on the fantasy. She takes her own family on at least six trips a year (research, she calls it…) and brings that firsthand experience to every itinerary she builds for her clients. She believes great travel is accessible to everyone and will always tell you exactly where to go and what to order.
