SOLA

I’ve always loved the combination of Japanese and French cuisine - especially Japanese ingredients and flavors cooked in French style. Sola surprises you with each dish - subtle creativity layered with delightful umami presented so beautifully. I thought the light and dry sake or their sake based beer Hikari paired perfectly with the 10 course meal. The portions are generous so go hungry and factor in at least 2-2.5hours for the dinner course. I was seated at the high counter seat dining alone but try to book the Japanese tatami style seating in the basement cellar for a more intimate experience if you can.

We had a truly wonderful dining experience. The menu offered a delicate fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. Each dish was beautifully presented, refined, intricate, and thoughtfully composed. The flavours were equally impressive, and overall the food was delicious. If I were to mention a small critique, it would be the venison course, which felt slightly out of place alongside the rest of the menu. While well-prepared, it didn’t quite align with the flow of the other dishes and could have been omitted without detracting from the experience. In terms of ambience, the layout has a couple of minor drawbacks. Some tables are positioned near the entrance, and you may notice a draft each time the door opens which is unpleasant especially in the winter season. Additionally, we had the the high counter seating which is less comfortable than the regular tables. For the best experience, I would recommend requesting downstairs seating or a standard table when making your reservation. That said, these are small considerations in what was otherwise an exceptional evening. The service was impeccable, and the overall dining experience was memorable and thoroughly enjoyable.

Insane experience. Crazy good food. Lovely service! I’ve been wanting to visit this place for a while, and it absolutely did not disappoint. My girlfriend and I booked the “cave” experience. Upon arrival, you’re led downstairs into a cave-like space where you even take off your shoes and switch into slippers, kind of like entering a Japanese home. Such a unique and immersive touch. The food was incredible from start to finish. As you go through the courses, there are subtle Japanese influenced ingredients and flavors that reveal themselves in a really thoughtful way. What surprised me even more was the wine pairing: a mix of whites and sakes that worked beautifully🍷🍶 Overall, 10/10 experience!! Oh a heads up, no WiFi or cell service down there🤣

Returning to Sola for my second visit, I was seated in the Japanese-style stone cellar downstairs. The atmosphere remains undeniably poetic, and the chef’s philosophy—reflected in the artistic, broken tableware—commands deep respect. The tasting menu was a journey of delicate precision. The Saint-Jacques (Scallops) paired with persimmon and soy ricotta offered a surprising yet harmonious texture, while the main course of Canard (Duck), served with chanterelles and a garlic-soy sauce, was cooked to absolute perfection, rich and savory. However, a few practical notes for future diners. As the staff graciously warned, there is zero phone or internet signal in the basement. I was expecting important calls, which made the disconnection a bit stressful. If staying online is vital for you, request a table on the ground floor. Additionally, Sola’s signature service style is interactive, often asking guests to "guess" ingredients before revealing them (blind tasting). While this fosters fun communication, it can feel like a task when you simply want to unwind. When I expressed a preference to skip the guessing and just hear the explanations, the staff kindly stopped immediately and guided me through the menu with ease. For first-time visitors: if you are seeking pure healing rather than an intellectual challenge, do not hesitate to let the staff know. Their flexibility turned a good meal into a truly comfortable experience.

Sola was one of the most memorable dining experiences we had in Paris. The restaurant achieves something incredibly difficult: a true fusion of French and Japanese cuisine where neither tradition is compromised. Every course felt thoughtful, balanced, and deeply intentional, blending refined French technique with Japanese precision and restraint in a way that felt completely seamless. We dined in the Japanese room, which was absolutely beautiful and created such an immersive atmosphere. Guests remove their shoes and wear slippers inside, which immediately transports you into a calm, intimate space that feels worlds away from the bustle of Paris. The entire experience carried a gorgeous organic wabi-sabi aesthetic, made even more special by the fact that the chef is also a master ceramist who crafted many of the plates, bowls, and serving pieces himself. It added an incredible sense of artistry and cohesion to the meal, where every element, from the food to the presentation to the ceramics themselves, felt part of one holistic vision. The omakase was exceptional from beginning to end. Standout dishes included the delicate mackerel with tamari, beetroot and amazu, the incredibly earthy mushroom risotto with truffle foam and kombucha sauce, and the lamb with garlic, soy, and Coteaux du Layon sauce, which was deeply savory and perfectly balanced. Even the desserts felt inventive and elegant, particularly the kiwi sorbet with seaweed gelée and the strawberry and tonka ice cream combination. Every dish was immaculately plated and visually stunning without ever feeling gimmicky. We also opted for the wine and sake pairing, which was fantastic and one of our favorite parts of the experience. I absolutely loved the way the pairings moved between French wines and Japanese sake throughout the meal. It reinforced the fusion concept beautifully and allowed each course to shine in a different way. One of our favorite aspects of the evening was the staff. The sommeliers and se

We had a truly wonderful experience at Sola the food was absolutely amazing, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was warm and refined, and the service (once seated) was impeccable. It’s clearly a special place, and we had been looking forward to this evening for weeks. However, one unfortunate detail left a bitter taste at the start of the evening. Despite booking more than a month in advance and having a written confirmation email, we were told upon arrival that there was no reservation under our name. The restaurant was fully booked, and we were left standing awkwardly at the entrance, trying to explain that we were not mistaken and didn’t want to leave. After about 15 minutes of discomfort and insistence, we were finally seated but the feeling of having to “prove ourselves” really took away from what was meant to be a joyful and celebratory moment. It felt unnecessarily humiliating. That said, we’re glad we stayed. The dinner was exceptional, and we’re grateful for the experience overall. I only hope the reservation process is improved because everything else truly deserves praise.

Amazing experience! Truly deserves its reputation. The entire dinner is like a journey. Service is impeccable. Really good wine and champagne

I came with my friend for dinner omakase menu. There were a few selections I liked (I think I'm a picky eater), and she liked everything that was served, which made me feel like the dinner was overall successful I particularly liked the mushrooms and rice dish. There is an option to get a foie gras topper on it, but we chose not to I personally didn't like the guessing of ingredients. I'm not much for fine dining and I'm a foreigner, so sometimes I couldn't understand what the staff was saying due to accents (even though they are fluent in English). It might be helpful to have an option for placards/print to explain instead, and that would also allow me to look up specific terms and techniques used in the dish However, this part of the experience is totally down to preference and some people may enjoy a guessing game We booked a reservation in advance so there was no wait. We were there for 3,5 hours and left feeling full 👍