Origines Restaurant

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

The Chef Behind the Name

Origines is the first restaurant of chef Julien Boscus, built on a straightforward conviction: that carefully chosen seasonal produce, treated with simplicity and refinement, speaks for itself. After a career spent alongside some of France's leading chefs, Boscus opened this address on Rue de Ponthieu in the 8th arrondissement as his own statement — elegant and convivial in equal measure, grounded in the rhythms of the land.

A Modern French Kitchen Rooted in Terroir

The cooking at Origines is described by the team as sincère — sincere, unpretentious, direct. The menu changes with the seasons, and the produce is selected with evident care. A glance at the current spring card gives a sense of the register: Mediterranean octopus, grilled over the barbecue and lifted with romesco sauce, paired with seasonal cucumber. It is the kind of modern French dish that knows when to stop — flavour-forward, technically assured, without unnecessary complexity.

Recognition Across the Guides

The accolades that have followed are a measure of how seriously the broader food world has taken this project. Origines earned a Michelin star in the 2025 Guide, and Gault & Millau awarded three toques and a score of 15/20. For anyone who tracks Paris's fine dining landscape, these are not incidental distinctions.

A Wine List Worth the Journey Alone

What sets Origines further apart is its wine programme. The cellar spans 800 references, and the list has been recognised with the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — one of the guide's most demanding distinctions — as well as the title of Best Wine List in France by Terre de Vins. For guests who take wine pairing seriously, this alone makes the address worth noting.

The Room

The space is described as elegant and convivial — a combination that is harder to achieve than it sounds, and that suits the spirit of the cooking well. Origines accommodates private parties alongside its regular lunch and dinner service, and gift boxes are available for those who want to share the experience.