There’s a certain kind of Parisian address that never goes out of style: the kind where you go up a few floors and the city suddenly opens up before you, as if the rooftops were the real dining table. In early September 2026, Printemps Haussmann will add a new one on the 8th floor of Printemps Homme: Côtelette, the bistro owned by Julia and Julien Zanon.
The name says it all. Côtelette—the word is inseparable from a certain French culinary tradition, one that’s generous and straightforward, unafraid of butter or slow-simmered sauces. Julia and Julien Zanon, who are leading this venture, promise authentic French cuisine, featuring bistro classics, dishes meant for sharing, slow-cooked recipes, and, of course, côtelettes that are sure to “steal the show.” The expression is delightfully old-fashioned—and that’s precisely what makes it so appealing.
Opening a location in a department store isn’t exactly a new concept. Ever since the retail industry has been seeking to reinvent itself as a lifestyle destination, rooftop restaurants have sprung up along the Grands Boulevards. What’s interesting here is the specific location: Printemps Homme, Haussmann. A department dedicated to men’s fashion, on the 8th floor, with an unobstructed view of the rooftops of the 9th arrondissement. The natural clientele for such a place consists of those who come to shop and want to extend the experience—or those who are specifically seeking the view and use shopping as an excuse.
In a Parisian landscape where new restaurants are opening at a pace that makes it hard to keep track, Côtelette carves out a distinct niche: neither fine dining nor fast-casual, but rather a characterful, cheerful, and generous bistro—the kind that truly comes to life only when run by people who know what they’re doing. Julia and Julien Zanon clearly have strong convictions about what a “côtelette” should be, and that in itself is a form of commitment.
Scheduled to open in early September 2026. Address: 8th floor, Printemps Homme, 64 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9th arrondissement.
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