Celebrated table

Virtus

Virtus in Paris's 12th arrondissement: modern cuisine by chef Frédéric Lorimier, one Michelin star in 2026, and a retro-chic dining room.

The story

Virtus Paris: Modern Cuisine at 29 rue de Cotte, Michelin One Star 2026

Virtus is a modern cuisine restaurant at 29 rue de Cotte in Paris's 12th arrondissement, and it holds one Michelin star (2026). The kitchen and dining room are run by a duo, Camille Gouyer and chef Frédéric Lorimier.

Chef and cooking style

Frédéric Lorimier has led the kitchen since December 2021, after a career at Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez under Arnaud Donckele. His cooking centers on seafood, sauces and textures. Seasonal produce and precise technique shape each plate, and the menu moves with the seasons.

Room and atmosphere

The dining room has a retro-chic look inspired by the 1970s. Camille Gouyer and Lorimier aim for a mood between elegance and conviviality. Furniture and tableware are designed to belong to one overall composition with the food.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Michelin
1 Star
1 Star
2026
We're Smart Green Guide
2 Radishes
2 Radishes

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Michelin 2026 — 1 Star
We're Smart Green Guide 2026 — 2 Radishes
Cuisines Modern Cuisine
Services Air Conditioning, Wi-Fi

History

On the record

Location

Find us

29 rue de Cotte, Paris, 75012, France
Paris, France
+33 9 80 68 08 08
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