Must-see restaurants in Paris

  • Le Bel Ordinaire

    Latin Quarter

    The owners here clearly have a different definition of the word 'ordinary' than the rest of us: pop in for market-driven delights like sardines in an…

  • Les Antiquaires

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Before you do anything else, sidle up to the bar or bag a seat on the terrace for a potent mojito or a glass of wine. This place is lively and hip, and…

  • Restaurant Cinq-Mars

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    A huge dining room partition with blackboard paint chalks up Cinq-Mars' vast array of wines, while the seasonal menu is scrawled on one side. Traditional…

  • Dong Huong

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    A Belleville institution, this no-frills canteen serves an extensive range of Vietnamese specialities including great bowls of pho (noodles), bún (rice…

  • La Paleteria

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Cellophane-wrapped, Mexican-style ice creams on sticks come in a head-spinning array of flavours. Juice-based choices span mandarin to açaí and yuzu,…

  • Maafim

    Paris

    Parisians' love affair with Israeli cuisine shows no signs of abating, and Maafim is a perfect place to see why. Delicious dishes span shakshouka (tomato-…

  • Il Gelato del Marchese

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Sardinian ricotta and honeyed almonds, Piedmont hazelnut truffle, coffee and cardamom, and caipirinha (yes, the Brazilian cocktail of cachaça, sugar and…

  • Broken Biscuits

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    English pastry chef Chris Wilson and his Irish partner Christine O'Sullivan keep the city supplied in traditional English scones, muffins, loaf cakes,…

  • Le Bar à Soupes

    Paris

    With six different soups served daily, chances are you’ll find something here to warm you up. Choices might include leek, potato and chorizo, pumpkin…

  • Bonvivant

    Latin Quarter

    Braised duck in blackcurrrant sauce, mushroom polenta, cheese and charcuterie plates – this casual bar makes for an inviting place to converse while…

  • Café Pinson

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    French designer Dorothée Meilichzon created the beautifully tiled interior of this bright modern cafe that buzzes from dawn to dusk. Its kitchen cooks up…

  • Le Dauphin

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Advance reservations are essential at this modern 'tapas' bar with stark white marble, glitzy mirrors and series of small plates that promise to thrill…

  • Camly – Bo-bun 2 Go

    Paris

    Approximately halfway between place d'Italie and Bibliothèque Nationale de France, this great little restaurant serves up some of the 13e's best…

  • L'Atelier Ramey

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Classically inspired dishes here centre on seasonal ingredients like chestnuts, truffles and rhubarb, with just four choices for each course (plus another…

  • Blend

    Paris

    Easy to spot by the crowd waiting for a table, the sharp, smart, black and wood space sizzles up bijou-sized burgers with brioche buns baked fresh twice…

  • Boulangerie de Lourmel

    Paris

    Situated a short stroll from the gates of Parc André Citroën, this place is a handy pit stop for freshly baked picnic staples: luscious quiches (salmon,…

  • Le Tricycle Store

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    What began life as a vegan hot-dog stand on three wheels – pedalled around town by Coralie and partner Daqui – has expanded into a fully fledged cafe…

  • Lafayette Gourmet

    Paris

    This one-stop shop for all of Paris' most coveted indulgences (Pierre Hermé macarons, lemon-yuzu eclairs, pâtés, bean-to-bar chocolate, wine and Champagne…

  • Atelier Vivanda

    Paris

    A micro outpost of carnivore heaven, tucked away down an inconspicuous side street 10 minutes from the Arc de Triomphe. The Atelier focuses uniquely on…

  • Les Baux de Paris

    Latin Quarter

    Centuries-old wooden beams and exposed stone add instant charm to this busy restaurant-bar on rue Mouffetard, a market street. Be it a deep-fried squid,…

  • Le Dôme du Marais

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Contemporary takes on classical French dishes are served in a sublime, pre-Revolution building and former auction room with a knock-out circular dining…

  • Chez Plume

    Paris

    This long-standing rotisserie specialises in free-range chicken from southwest France, prepared in a variety of fashions: simply roasted, as a crumble, or…

  • Maison Mulot

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Fruit tarts (peach, lemon, apple), croissants, cakes and amaryllis (the house signature dessert) are among this celebrated pastry chef's specialities sold…

  • Aux Lyonnais

    Paris

    This is where top French chef Alain Ducasse and his followers ‘slum’ it. The venue is an art nouveau masterpiece that feels more real than movie set; the…

  • Pizza Chic

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    The antithesis of chains-that-shall-not-be-mentioned, Pizza Chic’s cast-iron walls and crisp white tablecloths set the scene for rarefied pizzas like…

  • Café Suédois

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Housed in beautiful 16th-century Hôtel de Marle, this gorgeous cafe in the Institut Suédois (Swedish Institute) cultural centre lures Parisians with its…

  • Sésame

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Whether you're in search of an artsy canal-side hang-out or a picnic to go, this winning cafe has all the goods: soup served in army-issued tin bowls,…

  • Blue Valentine

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Craft cocktails marry perfectly with the exquisite dishes of chef Terumitsu Saito, flavoured with edible flowers and a profusion of herbs, at this…

  • La Petite Cuisine de Sandrine

    Paris

    No typo – it's that cheap. This pocket-sized den feels like you've been let in on a secret. Sandrine prepares excellent food that anyone can appreciate –…

  • Philou

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The walls at this swanky bistro are nearly 100% chalkboard, with the day’s temptations writ large. The brainchild of seasoned chef Philippe Damas, Philou…

  • Huré

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    This is a brilliantly contemporary bakery with a graffitied red-brick wall, super-stuffed bread rolls, lavish quiches, and a rainbow of fruit tarts,…

  • La Laiterie Sainte Clotilde

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Your neighbours might be diplomats or civil servants working in a ministry nearby – not a bad sign. In a very institutional area, La Laiterie is a beacon…

  • Au 140

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Boulangerie (bakery) Au 140 is renowned for its crunchy-to-perfection baguettes and gourmet, wood-fired oven breads laced with nuts, honey, almonds,…

  • L’Encrier

    Paris

    Especially at lunch, the ‘Inkwell’ draws in the crowds with its open kitchen, large picture window and great-value prices. Generously sized traditional…

  • Malitourne

    Paris

    Indulge in something sweet at this great little pâtisserie, chocolate-maker and traiteur (caterer), going strong since 1976. Along with sweet pastries, it…

  • Ellsworth

    Paris

    Casual cousin of the sleek Verjus, Ellsworth has carved out its own niche in the Parisian ecosystem with a delectable take on American faves like fried…

  • Pizzeria dei Cioppi

    Paris

    Each week this tiny pizzeria offers eight different pizza types reflecting Italy's eight regions, utilising imported products such as Linosa capers,…

  • À la Petite Chaise

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Paris' oldest restaurant hides behind an iron gate that’s been here since it opened in 1680. Classical decor and cuisine (onion soup, duck, lamb and…

  • Dame Tartine

    Paris

    One of the few reasonable dining options near the Centre Pompidou, Dame Tartine makes the most of its lively location across from the whimsical Stravinsky…

  • Crêpe Dentelle

    Paris

    Named after a style of crêpe that's as delicate as fine lace (dentelle), this is probably not the place to go if you're starving. However, it is an…

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