At 5, rue d’Eupatoria, in the 20th arrondissement, a former night owl address reopened in May 2026. Behind this Ménilmontant door, Eupatoria 5 combines restaurant, wine bar and cultural venue, under the leadership of a young chef who already has a huge following. The history of the place plays a central role here.
At the helm, chef Basile Eidel, who worked at Le Boucan and Les Naturistes before becoming known on the show, claims a local restaurant where Franco-Greek cuisine is shared without formality.
Eupatoria 5, legacy of Eva Pritsky in Ménilmontant
From 1980 to 2020, Eva Pritsky made this address a unique hideout, between flea market, library, piano and clandestine bar. The regulars talk about it. One of them sums up the atmosphere: , he says, quoted by Presse Agence.
With Yevpatoria 5, the new owners keep the walls, Eva Pritsky’s library and the atmosphere of a nighttime refuge. The works from the Leiris Javault gallery remain hung, joined by the photos of Claudio Fleitas, to make the room a living room in the heart of Ménilmontant.
Basile Eidel, from Top Chef 2026 at the local kitchen
Former boss of Boucan between 2021 and 2023 then cook at Naturistes, Basile Eidel anchors his cuisine here in the neighborhood. He sums it up like this: .
The menu, short and seasonal, features plates to share recounting a round trip between Paris and Athens: shrimp flambéed with Grand Marnier and melting feta, octopus with tomato and toum sauce, large white beans with thyme and bottarga, crème brûlée with ouzo. Expect from $5 to $20 per plate and an average ticket around $35 including drinks.
Sharing cuisine and natural wines at Eupatoria 5
On the cellar side, Hakim Lainceur offers a selection of organic, biodynamic and natural wines from committed producers, with glasses from $5 and bottles from $25. The restaurant has around 50 seats, including 38 in the dining room and 12 on the terrace, and opens Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with the kitchen serving until 11:30 p.m.
Faithful to the spirit of Eva Pritsky, Eupatoria 5 remains a place where people come as much to have a drink, read a book or see an exhibition as to dine. Between the Ménilmontant and Père-Lachaise stations, the team uses the formula, with reservations recommended for groups with Hakim Lainceur.
Where is Eupatoria 5 located in Paris?
At 5, rue d’Eupatoria, in the 20th arrondissement of Paris.
What type of cuisine is served there?
A Franco-Greek sharing cuisine, instinctive and generous.
What are the prices and times?
Plates $5-20, around $35 per person, Tuesday to Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
