Terrace french restaurant guide

Les Rupins: An Authentic Parisian Bistro in the 10th Arrondissement, Near the Canal Saint-Martin

Just a stone’s throw from Canal Saint-Martin, Gare de l’Est and République, the restaurant Les Rupins is a genuine, authentic Parisian bistro. Located in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, it embodies classic Parisian charm while offering 100% homemade, modern and hearty cuisine, crafted from ultra-fresh, seasonal ingredients. Here, every plate showcases the best of Parisian gastronomy in a friendly and warm atmosphere.

Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris

In the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais, Montorgueil and Châtelet, Le Sacré Frenchy is a timeless yet trendy neo-brasserie: a living space designed by Jean-Eudes Bernard and brought to life with Stefan Petit Halgatte (the creator behind numerous landmark spots in Paris and beyond, notably within the Paris Society group—Le Piaf, Les Planches, Raspoutine…). It features house-made cuisine by Chef Karen (whose background includes Ladurée and the George V), jazz nights, piano and DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, a family-friendly Sunday brunch, a spacious terrace, and the Salon Pompadour fully bookable for a party, birthday, or corporate event.

Restaurant Cléo: Gastronomic cuisine in the heart of Paris's 7th arrondissement.

With the new season underway, discover Cléo, the gourmet restaurant in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: seasonal cuisine from Chef Alexandre Semperé, tasting menus, a tree-lined terrace, and a cocktail bar near the Invalides.

With Notre-Dame as backdrop, this summer terrace takes over a Parisian bridge – reviews & photos

Facing Notre-Dame, La Rôtisserie d’Argent unfurls its checked tablecloths and sets up its summer summer spot along the Quai de la Tournelle. With a view of the Seine, a Parisian bistro vibe and dishes by Romuald Sinnan: here the panorama grabs the eye, but the cooking is equally worthy of attention.

Les Bavards, Ménilmontant’s convivial gathering place

In Ménilmontant, Les Bavards leans into conviviality. A neighborhood brasserie where locals linger gladly on the large terrace for the aperitif, more than for its bistrot fare, which remains very traditional.

Three terraces to explore Paris this summer, with Fitz Group restaurants

In Paris, Fitz Group channels three summer moods—Rome, New Orleans and Provence—right in the heart of the city, from the Opéra district to the Eiffel Tower. Each venue, thanks to its terrace, offers a full-fledged pit stop without leaving the capital.

Les Ailes, discover the Foundation's rooftop restaurant

The Ailes restaurant offers bistronomic cuisine on the 8th floor of La Fondation, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. With a rooftop view, a green-covered terrace, and a menu by Thomas Rossi, it’s a wonderful discovery to enjoy year-round (yes, it’s air‑conditioned).

Balcon Paris : Julien Sebbag's rooftop bistro perched on the Galeries Lafayette roof - reviews & photos

Craving a bit of height? On the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Balcon Paris offers a perched interlude — part-bistro, part-belvedere — where Julien Sebbag reimagines French classics against the background of the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier, and the Sacré-Cœur.

Pénates, Stéphanie Moquet opens her first restaurant after a stint at Fuga

A former executive chef with the Fuga group, Stéphanie Moquet is set to open Pénates in September 2026, her first solo restaurant, where she will offer a Mediterranean-inspired cuisine enriched with Japanese influences, anchored by a wood-fired robata.

Bouillon sur Seine: an XXL bouillon with a terrace arriving on an island in Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine) this fall

A colossal bouillon is about to land on the doorstep of Paris. Located on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, Bouillon sur Seine will open on October 1, 2026, offering 1,100 square meters, 570 seats, and a spacious terrace looking out onto the Seine.

Niní Restaurant, the place where Italian tradition meets author-driven cuisine

Freshly opened in the 10th arrondissement, Niní aims to dust off the codes of Italian cooking. At the helm of this contemporary bistro, Fabio Massimo Liuzza and Victor Kalczuga offer sharing plates that sit alongside more traditional dishes at lunch.

A sprawling 500-square-meter rooftop with a bistronomic restaurant is taking shape in La Défense.

La Défense will host by 2027-2028 a new public venue at the top of the CB21 tower. On the menu: a 500 m² rooftop, a bistronomic restaurant with panoramic views of Paris, and new event spaces that aim to transform this iconic tower into a true hub of activity.

Buvette Paris, bistro-style cuisine and cocktails all day long

The little sister of the New York address, Buvette Paris is open all day long, offering classic bistro fare, brunch options and toast cocktails.

Cramat': we tried the pop-up restaurant by Alexy from Top Chef on the outskirts of Paris

The pop-up restaurant Cramat has set up its braziers at Quai Ouest in Saint-Cloud, where Alexy Algar-Denos, a Top Chef 2026 finalist, serves Catalan cuisine cooked over fire. We tried this table perched above the Seine, a must-try all summer in 2026, and here’s what we thought.

Jazz dinner-concert at Bagatelle: we checked out Melville hors les murs 2026

The Melville jazz dinner-concert is taking over Bagatelle Park (16th arrondissement) until July 29, 2026, blending gastronomy with live outdoor music. We checked out an unusually relocated evening at Villa Windsor, and here’s what we thought.

Splash in Asnières-sur-Seine, the Seine-side restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens

Splash, the restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens in Asnières-sur-Seine, invites you to lunch or dinner by the Seine in a summery setting with a terrace, a pool, and seasonal cuisine.

Fougue, the new Fuga-branded brasserie, opens in September at Beaupassage.

At Beaupassage in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, Fougue is set to open in September 2026. This new brasserie from FUGA bets on generous French cooking led by chef Fanny Herpin, in a space designed to be lived in from morning till night.

Maison Avoise, the Michelin-starred restaurant to discover in Issy-les-Moulineaux

This is the gem to discover. Maison Avoise is the gastronomic restaurant with a relaxed vibe and top-tier cuisine imagined by Alexis Voisenet and his team near Issy-les-Moulineaux. This starred address offers a culinary experience that awakens the senses, with excellent value for money.

Le Chou de Chanorier, the restaurant housed in a château in the Yvelines, unveils its gorgeous terrace at the Top

The Non-Parisian Bistros, which delight us with their restaurants, mainly in Hauts-de-Seine, opened last year a restaurant in Yvelines! And not just anywhere, since it’s at Château Chanorier in Croissy-sur-Seine that you can now go enjoy a meal. And surprise, you can discover a menu signed by Charlie Anne, the Top Chef 2025 finalist. We tested Chanorier’s Chou restaurant, which unveils a short, indulgent menu and even a vast terrace in the heart of a verdant park, offering raclette in winter and barbecue in summer.

Maison Roland, the new Parisian bistro at Shangri-La Paris, with a discreet terrace

Maison Roland, the new chic, gourmet bistro at Shangri-La Paris, opens its doors in the 16th arrondissement, boasting a discreet terrace tucked away in a garden. Classic bourgeois cuisine, an elegant setting, we went to discover it and here’s the full scoop.