I think everyone will agree that one of the best things about visiting Paris is the food! That said, it can be super overwhelming trying to decide where to go to have that perfect meal you’ll be talking about for years. I think we’ve compiled a list of restaurants below that will satisfy every budget and every style of diner. Truth be told, I’ve been working on this where to eat in Paris post for a year! I’ve been busy asking friends, family, and other bloggers what their favorite restaurants are. I’ve finally compiled what I think are the best restaurants to visit on a trip to Paris (full disclosure – I haven’t been to them all, but they all are high on my list of places to try or to re-visit).
My advice is to bookmark this page and save it as a reference for your next trip to Paris!
Where to Eat in Paris, France
Dinner
- *Les Papilles (Latin Quarter – near Jardin Luxembourg)
- Septime – Foodies should go for the contemporary tasting menu (11th arr)
- Le Petit Cler (7th arr)
- Le Comptoir de La Gastronomie (1st arr)
- Bouillon Chartier – A traditional French meal at reasonable prices (9th arr)
- Daroco – Italian (1st arr)
- Bistrot d”acote Flaubert – Micheline 3 star chef Michele Rostang
- East Mamma – Italian (11th arr)
- LouLou – faces the Eiffel tower (1st arr)
- *Relais de l’entrecôte – (6th arr) Steak frites – only need to make two choices how well done to cook your steak and red or white wine – perfect for jet lagged decision making!
- Rotisserie du Beaujolais (Latin Quarter)
- Bistrot L’Estrapade (5th arr)
- Le Train Bleu – very ornate décor – dress for the occasion! (12th arr)
- Le Progres (Montmarte)
- Cafe Beaujolas (15th arr)
- Le Coup Chou (5th arr)
- Les Editeurs (6th arr)
- Racines de Pres (7th arr)
- Le 404 – Moroccan same owners of Sketch in london (3rd arr)
- Le Refuge des Fondus – A fun fondue restaurant where they serve wine in baby bottles (Montmarte)
Cafés (Lunch)
- *Rue cler – Pickup provisions for a picnic
- *Left bank Iconic bistros – Cafe de Flore, Le Deux Magots, Cafe Bonaparte and Brasserie Lipp
- Galette – Crepes (7th)
- L’Atlas (6th)
- *Le Consulat (Montmarte)
- Café Charlot – Breakfast/lunch (Le Marais)
- Cafe du Marche (Rue Cler)
- Au Vieux Paris d’Arcole (Notre Dame)
- Pomme de Pain (Paris sandwhich chain)
- Chez Suzette – Crepes (9th arr)
- Café Le Nemours – Café filmed in the movie the Tourist (Palais Royale/Louvre)
- Le Bistrot Des Colonnes (2nd arr)
- Café des Musées (Le Marais)
- Cafe Marly – Go for a quick lunch and a view (Louvre)
- L’as du Falafel
- MI-VA-MI
Brunch
- Ralph’s (Saint-Germain-des-Prés)
- Cafe Mericourt (11th arr)
- Hôtel Costes – Brunch in the courtyard (Rue Saint Honoré)
- Hollybelly – Australian owned (10th arr)
- Hôtel de Crillon (Rue Saint Honoré)
- La Maison Rose (Montmarte)
- Treize (Latin Quarter)
Coffee
- Coutume Café (7th arr)
- Ob La Di (Le Marais)
- Baguett’s (Palais Royale/Louvre)
- Le Peloton (Le Marais)
- Boot Café – Tiny and adorable (Le Marais)
- Café Loustic – Great coffee, friendly wait staff and wifi (Le Marais)
- Shakespeare and Company – The famous independent bookshop has a little coffee shop. Crowded, but a nice view of Notre Dame.
- Cafe Kitsune (Le Palais Royal)
- *Left bank Iconic bistros – Cafe de Flore, Le Deux Magots, Cafe Bonaparte and Brasserie Lipp
Bakeries
- Carette – pastries (Le Marais)
- Du Pain et Des Idees – Bakery for croissants (10th arr)
- Poilâne– Ina Garten’s favorite bakery (Notre Dame)
- Coquelicot Bakery (Montmartre)
Treats
- *Angelinas- The BEST hot chocolate
- Pierre Hermé – macarons
- Lauderee – macarons
- Odette – pastries (Notre Dame)
- Popelini (3rd arr)
- L’Eclair de Genie – Eclairs (Le Marais)
- Berthillion Ice Cream (Notre Dame)
- *La Drougerie – Dessert Crepes (Le Marais)
Do you have a favorite restaurant in Paris? Leave us your recommendation of where to eat in Paris in the comments below!
Au revoir!
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When we lived in Paris in the 7th, we enjoyed this restaurant often. Wonderful food.