Restaurant in Paris, France
Paulownia
375Pearl Points20th Arrondissement
About Paulownia
Book Paulownia if you want a serious modern-cuisine dinner in Paris's 20th without the heavier formality of a central splurge room. It is a better fit for curious diners, couples, small groups than for large celebrations needing lots of planning support.
For a Paris dinner centered on modern cuisine, Paulownia makes sense when the brief is a €€€ restaurant with smart-casual expectations and confirmed outside recognition. The verified practical picture is direct: dinner is offered Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch also listed on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday and Monday are closed.
The reason to book is focus. This is a modern-cuisine address with verified recognition, including a Michelin Plate in 2026 and Opinionated About Dining recognition in 2026. It is best framed as a Paris option for diners who want a planned modern-cuisine meal with clear practical details.
Why it works in Paris: modern cooking without overcomplicating the plan
Paris has many modern tables, so the useful question is whether Paulownia fits the occasion. On verified details, it sits in the €€€ range, asks for smart-casual dress, operates mainly at dinner, with Friday and Saturday lunch as additional options. That makes it easier to plan for a focused evening meal than for a highly flexible, all-day dining schedule.
The tradeoff is also clear. Do not book based on an assumed chef-name pilgrimage, a public signature dish, a specific room format, or a detailed menu structure unless you have confirmed those details directly. Book for a modern-cuisine meal in Paris with clear hours, a smart-casual dress code, confirmed 2026 recognition.
Who should book, who should cross-shop first
Paulownia is strongest for diners who want modern cuisine in Paris at a €€€ price point and who are comfortable planning around limited weekly services. Automne, Des Terres, Le Chardenoux are useful comparison points for diners weighing other restaurant options.
Use Paulownia when its schedule fits your plans: Tuesday to Thursday dinner, Friday or Saturday lunch, or Friday or Saturday dinner. If your itinerary requires Sunday or Monday dining, or a more flexible daytime plan, compare other restaurants instead. For broader planning, look at other dining in Paris generically alongside Paulownia and the comparison options that best match your budget and occasion.
Travelers building a wider modern-cuisine shortlist can also compare Paulownia with other relevant restaurants by price, schedule, recognition, rather than assuming the same format or service style across venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Paulownia?
A specific tasting-menu format is not verified here. What is verified is that Paulownia is a €€€ modern-cuisine restaurant in Paris with Michelin Plate 2026 recognition. If you want modern cuisine in Paris, it is a credible option; if you want certainty about menu format, confirm directly before booking.
What should I wear to Paulownia?
Aim for smart casual. Neat, polished dress is the safest choice for the Tuesday to Thursday evening services and the Friday to Saturday lunch and dinner slots.
What should a first-timer know about Paulownia?
Plan around the hours first: Paulownia is closed Monday and Sunday, open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, also open for lunch on Friday and Saturday. The Michelin Plate 2026 and OAD 2026 listings make it a credible pick in the €€€ range.
Is Paulownia good for solo dining?
Paulownia can make sense for a solo diner who wants modern cuisine in Paris and is comfortable with a €€€ meal. Specific seating details are not verified here, so confirm directly if counter seating, bar seating, or a particular table setup matters to you. Automne is another useful comparison for a planned restaurant meal.
Is Paulownia good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion calls for modern cuisine in Paris, smart-casual dress, a €€€ price point. The Michelin Plate 2026 gives it confirmed recognition, while Le Chardenoux is a useful cross-shop if you are comparing other restaurant options.
Is lunch or dinner better at Paulownia?
Dinner is the more widely available service, running Tuesday through Saturday. Lunch is listed only on Friday and Saturday. Choose based on schedule rather than assuming a different menu, pace, or format, since those details are not verified here.
Is Paulownia worth the price?
Paulownia is most likely to feel worth it if you want €€€ modern cuisine in Paris with confirmed 2026 recognition from Michelin and Opinionated About Dining. The Union Rye and Furna may be useful comparisons depending on your broader dining plans and priorities.
Location
15 Rue des Vignoles, 75020 Paris, France
Compare Paulownia
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulownia | Paris | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Plate (2026); Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended (2026); Opinionated About Dining Newly Added European Restaurants (2026) | €€€ |
| Des Terres | Paris | Modern Cuisine | , | €€ |
| Le Chardenoux | Paris | Modern Cuisine | , | €€€ |
| Automne | Paris | Modern Cuisine | , | €€€€ |
| The Union Rye | Rye | Modern Cuisine | , | ££ |
| Furna | Brighton and Hove | Modern Cuisine | , | £££ |
How Paulownia Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Des Terres, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Le Chardenoux, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Automne, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- The Union Rye, Modern Cuisine, ££
- Furna, Modern Cuisine, £££
How it compares
Paulownia sits in the same price tier as Le Chardenoux, but the decision is about mood as much as spend. Choose Paulownia for a quieter east-Paris modern-cuisine meal; choose Le Chardenoux if the night calls for a more established Paris address with a more classic sense of occasion.
Des Terres is the value play in this Paris set at a lower price tier, so it is the better cross-shop when budget matters more than recognition. Automne is the splurge comparison at a higher tier, better for diners who want to make the meal the center of the trip rather than a smart neighborhood dinner.
The Union Rye and Furna are out-of-metro comparisons, so they are useful mainly for format and price calibration rather than a Paris booking decision. For an actual Paris night, Paulownia is the practical middle lane: more ambitious than a lower-cost casual modern table, less commitment than a higher-spend destination dinner.
Recognized By
Explore Paris
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