Bancone Will Open Two Restaurants In Paris
The restaurant group plans to expand internationally with two company-owned locations in Paris.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Dining Out
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Bancone will expand its footprint by opening two company-owned restaurants in Paris, France. The first site is slated for the Le Marais neighbourhood.
Why it matters
Co-founder David Ramsey chose Paris for expansion due to his personal familiarity with the city and his view that the market is more attractive than regional UK cities. Ramsey spends three months of the year in France.
Bancone currently operates six restaurant sites, including the recent Bloomsbury opening which features 140 indoor covers and 60 terrace covers. The company intends to maintain ownership of both upcoming Paris locations.
The players
Bancone
This restaurant group operates six locations and specializes in fresh pasta dishes.
David Ramsey
He is a co-founder of Bancone who actively manages the brand's expansion strategy.
William Ellner
He serves as a co-founder of the Bancone restaurant group.
Jason Myers
He is a collaborator on the upcoming pub and dining project, The Hero's Return.
Jonathon Woolway
He is a partner collaborating on The Hero's Return pub project located at Battersea Power Station.
The details
Beyond the Paris expansion, Bancone is also developing a new wet-led pub and bar concept on Old Compton Street and collaborating on a pub and dining room called The Hero's Return at Battersea Power Station. The Hero's Return will feature a 40-cover riverside terrace.
Timeline
Bancone Bloomsbury opened at The Imperial hotel in August 2026.
David Ramsey discussed the Old Compton Street lease on 13 October 2026.
The first Paris restaurant is expected to open in summer 2027.
The second Paris restaurant is expected to open by the end of 2027.
Culture Shift
Bancone's international expansion follows the documented trend of UK restaurant groups prioritizing major European capital cities over domestic regional growth. This strategy reflects a shift in market confidence toward established metropolitan hubs abroad.
Travelers and locals can expect the first Paris location to debut in the Le Marais neighbourhood by next summer. The new dining and pub concepts in London provide additional venues for patrons starting as early as two months from now for the Old Compton Street site.
The takeaway
The expansion signals Bancone's transition from a primarily London-based operator to an international brand. Consumers looking for familiar restaurant concepts abroad may find these new locations integrated into their travel itineraries starting in 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Restaurantonline.
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