Quoi de neuf chez LAVA ? #2
LAVA a l'immense plaisir (et fierté !) d’être recommandé par le Guide Michelin. Après une ouverture en fanfare en mars 2024, nous voilà dans l’édition papier de la bible de la gastronomie.
A few words with Will, head chef of LAVA, the wood-fired bistronomic restaurant in the Latin Quarter
Wilfried Romain, former Top Chef contestant and chef of LAVA restaurant in Paris 5, looks back on a memorable first year, marked by recognition from the Michelin Guide. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this signature restaurant offers creative, travel-inspired cuisine, always driven by fire.
Hi Will! What does it feel like to learn that LAVA is in the Michelin Guide?
“Honestly, it’s crazy. What a year! When I started 15 years ago, Michelin was a distant myth. Today, seeing LAVA mentioned in the guide, right in the heart of Paris 5, is huge. It’s proof that anything is possible when you work hard, surround yourself with the right people, and keep the flame alive. Literally.”
If you had to mentor the younger version of yourself, who wanted to get started today, what would you tell him?
“I’d talk to him about my beginnings abroad: 15-hour days, languages you don’t understand, the struggles of service... Those are the moments that shape everything. I made mistakes, got burned, got cut sometimes... But it’s that journey that made me who I am. Today, at the helm of a signature restaurant in Paris, with wood-fired cuisine and a tasting menu inspired by my travels, I tell myself it was all worth it.”
A few words to finish?
“Thank you to everyone who walks through LAVA’s door, whether for a lunch set menu on the terrace in Maubert Mutualité or a romantic dinner near the Panthéon. You are the soul of this place. Thanks to you, we keep our cuisine alive, between embers, emotions, and travel memories.”
A few words with Will, head chef of LAVA, the wood-fired bistronomic restaurant in the Latin Quarter
Wilfried Romain, former Top Chef contestant and chef of LAVA restaurant in Paris 5, looks back on a memorable first year, marked by recognition from the Michelin Guide. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this signature restaurant offers creative, travel-inspired cuisine, always driven by fire.
Hi Will! What does it feel like to learn that LAVA is in the Michelin Guide?
“Honestly, it’s crazy. What a year! When I started 15 years ago, Michelin was a distant myth. Today, seeing LAVA mentioned in the guide, right in the heart of Paris 5, is huge. It’s proof that anything is possible when you work hard, surround yourself with the right people, and keep the flame alive. Literally.”
If you had to mentor the younger version of yourself, who wanted to get started today, what would you tell him?
“I’d talk to him about my beginnings abroad: 15-hour days, languages you don’t understand, the struggles of service... Those are the moments that shape everything. I made mistakes, got burned, got cut sometimes... But it’s that journey that made me who I am. Today, at the helm of a signature restaurant in Paris, with wood-fired cuisine and a tasting menu inspired by my travels, I tell myself it was all worth it.”
A few words to finish?
“Thank you to everyone who walks through LAVA’s door, whether for a lunch set menu on the terrace in Maubert Mutualité or a romantic dinner near the Panthéon. You are the soul of this place. Thanks to you, we keep our cuisine alive, between embers, emotions, and travel memories.”
LAVA at the Lyon Street Food Festival 2026: see you from June 11 to 14 at Grandes Locos
From June 11 to 14, 2026, LAVA is participating in the Lyon Street Food Festival at Grandes Locos (La Mulatière). Chef Wilfried Romain will showcase his signature fire-cooked cuisine during this major event celebrating the 10th anniversary of France's largest food festival. Food, culture, music & party: a unique opportunity to experience LAVA outside of Paris before booking your table at our restaurant in the Latin Quarter.
LAVA at the Lyon Street Food Festival 2026: see you from June 11 to 14 at Grandes Locos
From June 11 to 14, 2026, LAVA is participating in the Lyon Street Food Festival at Grandes Locos (La Mulatière). Chef Wilfried Romain will showcase his signature fire-cooked cuisine during this major event celebrating the 10th anniversary of France's largest food festival. Food, culture, music & party: a unique opportunity to experience LAVA outside of Paris before booking your table at our restaurant in the Latin Quarter.
Private restaurant hire Paris: organize your private event at LAVA event
Privatizing a restaurant in Paris means transforming a meal into an exclusive experience. No more table neighbors, no more timing constraints: just your group and a cuisine tailored to the occasion. LAVA, a bistronomic restaurant in the 5th arrondissement, offers two formats: the Basalte Lounge for 6 to 14 people, and full privatization for up to 60 guests, whether for a professional event or a private celebration. Just a stone's throw from the Panthéon.
Private restaurant hire Paris: organize your private event at LAVA event
Privatizing a restaurant in Paris means transforming a meal into an exclusive experience. No more table neighbors, no more timing constraints: just your group and a cuisine tailored to the occasion. LAVA, a bistronomic restaurant in the 5th arrondissement, offers two formats: the Basalte Lounge for 6 to 14 people, and full privatization for up to 60 guests, whether for a professional event or a private celebration. Just a stone's throw from the Panthéon.
Restaurant open Sunday Paris 5th: where to have dinner Sunday evening in the Latin Quarter?
Finding a restaurant open on Sunday evening in Paris 5 is often a headache: many addresses in the Latin Quarter close at the end of the week. If you are looking for a place to eat well on Sunday without compromising on quality, LAVA stands out as the go-to spot. Open 7 days a week, featuring creative wood-fired cuisine and bistronomic menus, even on Sundays.
Restaurant open Sunday Paris 5th: where to have dinner Sunday evening in the Latin Quarter?
Finding a restaurant open on Sunday evening in Paris 5 is often a headache: many addresses in the Latin Quarter close at the end of the week. If you are looking for a place to eat well on Sunday without compromising on quality, LAVA stands out as the go-to spot. Open 7 days a week, featuring creative wood-fired cuisine and bistronomic menus, even on Sundays.