Chef Jean Imbert, former Michelin-starred cook at the Plaza Athénée and favorite of celebrities, has withdrawn from his restaurants. He is under investigation following complaints of domestic violence from several former partners.
Under judicial investigation, Jean Imbert has chosen to step away from his businesses. The cook, winner of Top Chef and close to figures such as Marion Cotillard and Robert De Niro, had built an image of a cool chef with the public.
The article published on 24 July 2026 recalls his journey from the Paris suburbs to Michelin stars. Critics such as François-Régis Gaudry and Emmanuel Rubin had already pointed to a lack of gastronomic recognition despite his media success.
The text cites remarks on the impossibility of separating the man from the artist in this case. Imbert retains 500,000 Instagram followers and a house in Brittany.
