Are you in Paris this weekend for the opening of the 2024 Olympics or planning to go there to watch an event in the coming weeks? Here’s our guide to eating well in Paris.
Trendy addresses
Eat well in a trendy place.
Pavyllon Yannick Alléno* – 8th arrondissement: A Michelin-starred restaurant with a bistro atmosphere
The three-star chef has opened this gastronomic counter in the heart of the Pavillon Ledoyen, and has already been awarded 1 star. The bistro atmosphere has pride of place, with its counter emblematic of Parisian brasseries and its open kitchen. This is a BYOB place (without corkage fee), every last Tuesday of the month, great news to keep the bill down.
Mosugo and MoSuke* – 14th arrondissement: The 2 addresses of the rising chef
Mosugo is the new comfort food address from the up-and-coming starred chef in Paris, Mory Sako, which offers fried chicken. Next to it, its first restaurant MoSuke, offers a one star cuisine from Africa (the chef’s country of origin), France and Japan.
TÔ – 10th arrondissement: Carte blanche for the chef
Not far from the Canal Saint-Martin, discover the Franco-Japanese fusion cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Ryo Miyazaki. A unique “Omakase” menu where the chefs have carte blanche.
Orgueil – 11th: Gourmandise and speakeasy
This somewhat hidden restaurant in the heart of the 11th arrondissement will delight gourmets. A tarot card menu, creative plates to share and a secret table at the back of the room.
Les Enfants du Marché – 3rd arrondissement: Dining in the heart of the market
The Marché des Enfants-Rouges is the oldest covered market in Paris. After a stroll, you can sit down to a meal at Les Enfants du Marché. What’s on the menu? Bar food and thirst-quenching wines. It’s all there!
The legendary addresses
Addresses where you can feel like a true Parisian.
Le Procope – 6th arrondissement: Since 1686
This restaurant in the 6th arrondissement is full of history, and is one of the oldest cafés in the capital. Retro atmosphere and traditional French food.
La Closerie des Lilas – 6th arrondissement: The historic brasserie of French intellectuals
An institution in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, this is where many 19th-century French writers, including Zola, Baudelaire and Verlaine, used to meet for a drink. Traditional bistro dishes are served, and in the evening the place transforms itself with its piano bar.
Brasserie Lipp – 6th arrondissement: In the heart of Saint-Germain des Près
This brasserie has been bringing life to the Saint-Germain district since 1880. On the menu, bistro-style food such as Bismark herring, brandade de morue, choucroute garnie, roast free-range chicken, blanquette de veau or tête de veau.
La Coupole – 14th arrondissement: Art Deco interior
This brasserie in the Montparnasse district is part of the city’s historic heritage with its art deco interior. Opened in 1927, the restaurant has retained its Parisian soul and continues to delight customers with its signature dishes such as beef tartare with knives, roast calf’s liver and its famous Indian-style lamb curry.
Where to go for brunch
To take time out at the weekend.
Le Tout Paris* – 1st: Star-studded Sunday lunch
Panoramic views from the terrace over the Seine, the Pont des Arts, the Eiffel Tower and all the capital’s landmarks. This contemporary brasserie offers a timeless break in an art deco atmosphere, and on Sundays offers a reminiscence of the French family Sunday lunch with popular dishes.
L’Hôtel Particulier Montmartre – 18th arrondissement: In the heart of the garden
In the Montmartre district, enter a verdant world of calm and serenity where you can forget the hustle and bustle of Parisian city life. Every Sunday enjoy a regressive Sunday menu in the middle of the garden, with boiled eggs, stuffed tomatoes, sole meunière or roast free-range poultry to share.
Café A – 10th arrondissement: Brunch and architecture
In the Canal Saint-Martin district, the Café A restaurant is also home to the Maison de l’Architecture. Enjoy an à la carte brunch indoors or on the lovely terrace in the peaceful inner courtyard.
Hôtel Dame des Arts – 6th arrondissement: Mexican brunch
In the heart of the Latin Quarter, the rooftop of this hotel offers a breathtaking view of the Left Bank. The Mexican-born chef offers a menu with Mexican, French and Japanese influences.
