The Verdict
Automne is the quiet one-Michelin-star room in Paris's 11th where chef-owner Nobuyuki Akishige cooks a vegetable-forward, market-driven menu. He opened it in the summer of 2017 and took a star in February 2019, holding it through the 2026 guide.
There is no à la carte; the kitchen serves a €75 weekday lunch and a €110 or €145 dinner tasting that turns over with the season. It is a small, precise room rather than a scene, which is exactly the appeal.
The Kitchen
Chef-owner Nobuyuki Akishige, born in Fukuoka, cooked French food in Japan before moving to France in 2006, with stints at the two-star La Pyramide in Vienne and alongside Arnaud Donckele at La Vague d'Or and Le K2 before a year at L'Atelier du Peintre in Colmar. He opened Automne in summer 2017 and earned a Michelin star in February 2019. The cooking is seasonal and vegetable-forward: white asparagus and scallops in spring, langoustine à la plancha, a foie gras tartelette with pain d'épice. The set menus run €75 at lunch and €110 (five courses) or €145 (seven) at dinner.
The Room
Automne is a small, pared-back room at 11 rue Richard Lenoir in the Popincourt quarter of the 11th, a short walk from Charonne metro. The mood is calm and focused on the plate rather than the scene, with closely spaced tables and an unshowy dining room. Service is attentive and the pace is unhurried, built around the tasting menu.
Best for a First Date
Book Automne for a first date because the room is quiet enough to talk, the set menu removes the awkward ordering negotiation, and the €75 lunch keeps a one-star meal from becoming a statement. The cooking gives you plenty to react to course by course without demanding silent reverence.
Not For
Not for a large group or a diner who wants to order à la carte: Automne serves set menus only, the room is small, and it closes for a summer break, so check the calendar before you book.
Reservations
Automne takes bookings on its website and through the usual Paris platforms, and fills a week or two ahead. The lunch menu is €75 (Wednesday to Friday); dinner is a €110 five-course or €145 seven-course tasting. The restaurant closes for a summer break, so confirm dates. Dress is smart casual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Automne worth it?
Automne is worth it for precise, seasonal one-Michelin-star cooking in Paris's 11th at a fair price, especially the €75 weekday lunch. Chef-owner Nobuyuki Akishige has held the star since 2019. It is a small, calm room focused on the food, not a buzzy scene, so it suits an unhurried meal.
What should I order at Automne?
Automne serves set menus rather than à la carte, so the kitchen chooses, but expect seasonal, vegetable-forward dishes — white asparagus and scallops in spring, langoustine à la plancha, a foie gras tartelette with pain d'épice. The €75 lunch is the value pick; dinner runs €110 or €145.
Where is Automne?
Automne is at 11 rue Richard Lenoir in Paris's 11th arrondissement, in the Popincourt quarter near Charonne metro. It is a small one-Michelin-star room run by chef Nobuyuki Akishige. For more Paris options, see our Paris dining guide.
Does Automne have a Michelin star?
Yes. Automne earned one Michelin star in February 2019 and has held it through the 2026 guide. Chef-owner Nobuyuki Akishige opened it in 2017. The kitchen serves a seasonal, vegetable-forward set menu, with a €75 lunch and €110 or €145 dinner tasting.
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