Septime
No.40 World's 50 Best 2025 — elite chef
Veronica's Take
At No.40 on the World's 50 Best 2025 list, Septime is the Parisian fine dining spot that proves modern French cuisine doesn't need pomp to be perfect. Chef Bertrand Grébaut, who co-founded the restaurant over a decade ago, has built a cult following by letting the seasons dictate his menu, serving dishes that are as unpretentious as they are innovative. Located on an unassuming street in Paris, Septime draws a global crowd who are willing to cross oceans for a taste of Grébaut's understated brilliance.
septimeparis Septime is a super-cool restaurant on an ultra-cool street run by cool people and frequented by cool customers. The food is dictated by the seasons and served without pretention. Chef Bertrand Grébaut’s modern French food has been luring diners from around the world since the rustic restaurant’s debut more than a decade ago.
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The people behind Septime
Bertrand Grebaut
profileCo-founder & Restaurateur, Septime
Bertrand Grebaut (5 December 1981 - 2 July 2026) was a French restaurateur who co-founded Septime in Paris, which earned a Michelin star and international acclaim. He worked at Alain Passard's Arpege before his untimely death from cancer in July 2026.
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