Terrace french restaurant guide

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.

Le Jardin du SAX Paris: the private terrace with a pool opens its doors

Le Jardin du SAX, the Paris restaurant's intimate outdoor space, reopens for spring 2026 with a new seasonal menu, a heated pool and a live-music vibe in the 7th arrondissement.

Abstinence: the convivial table in the 15th arrondissement offering sharing plates

Abstinence is the new table of chef Lucas Felzine, who delights our taste buds with his naughty plates to share with friends to celebrate the return to normal life after months of abstinence!

Hollywood Savoy: a festive restaurant with elegant dining near La Bourse in Paris

In the heart of the Bourse district, Hollywood Savoy fuses a spectacular setting, convivial sharing-style cuisine and a festive atmosphere at a Parisian spot now run by Fitz Group.

At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance

This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together.

L'Auberge des Crus, the bistro haven with a well-stocked cellar just steps from Roland-Garros

Just a short walk from Roland-Garros, far from the loud hotspots and influencer tables, L'Auberge des Crus nurtures the art of the Parisian bistro as if upholding a long-standing family tradition. A warm house, earnest without being stuffy, where people come as much for the cellar as for generous, well-executed French cooking.

Le Bristol Paris's discreet, verdant terrace is back for the sunny days.

A haven of peace where luxury and nature meet, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is the ideal place for lunch or dinner, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom.

The loveliest terraces at Fitz Group restaurants to soak up the sunny days in Paris

May is here, and with it the irresistible urge to enjoy terraces at the first hint of sun. Good news: the Fitz Group’s terraces are open. Five spots ready for sunny lunches, lingering breaks, and open-air dinners.

Rooster, the Marseille-inspired fine-dining restaurant from chef Frédéric Duca in Batignolles

Comfortably tucked away in the Batignolles, Rooster, chef Frédéric Duca’s gastronomic restaurant, smells like a Mediterranean holiday. Here, Marseille is calling out at full blast. All that’s missing are the cicadas, and you’d swear you were there.

L'Orée des Sablons, the go-to bistronomic restaurant in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne

From Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, L'Orée des Sablons serves creative, locally sourced cuisine from chef Kevin Pernette, in a cosy setting on Rue des Sablons not far from the Château de Fontainebleau. Open since early 2025 and already listed in the Michelin Guide 2026, it’s worth digging in.

L'Auberge du Vieux Marly, a terrace-friendly restaurant in the Yvelines, is making a comeback (78)

L'Auberge du Vieux Marly, an institution in the old village of Marly-le-Roi in the Yvelines (78), is coming back to life in 2026 under the leadership of Myriam Guenfoud. A chalkboard menu, a shaded terrace, and homemade cooking await you at this charming village-style restaurant.

La Table d'Alice, a convivial restaurant with a summer terrace in Versailles, Yvelines

La Table d'Alice, the welcoming bistro imagined by chef Cyril Fabien, opens its terrace for the sunny days on the pretty square opposite Saint-Symphorien Church in Versailles (78). We headed there to test it, and here’s what we found.

The secret terrace of Rivié at the Hoxton Paris opens for the 2026 summer season.

Hidden in the inner courtyard of the Hoxton Paris, the terrace at Rivié is one of those off-the-radar spots you keep to yourself. Seasonal cuisine, carefully crafted cocktails, and weekend brunch throughout spring-summer 2026.

La Ferrandaise, a traditional Auvergne bistro on the edge of the Luxembourg Gardens

Located for more than 20 years just steps from the Jardin du Luxembourg, La Ferrandaise serves a terroir-focused cuisine faithful to Auvergne. A generous, no-frills restaurant that boasts a sunny terrace for warm, sunny days.

Le Paname Les Halles: a generous French brasserie with a spacious terrace and a welcoming, convivial kitchen in the heart of Paris

Situated on rue Pierre Lescot, just steps from Châtelet–Les Halles, Le Paname is a friendly French brasserie that wins you over with its hearty dishes, approachable brasserie fare, and a large terrace right in the heart of Paris. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or a relaxed gathering with friends, the venue offers a varied menu, generous plates and a lively atmosphere. A practical, welcoming spot, with the bonus of an extended happy hour and a private room available for groups.

L'Amic, the friend-made bistro that’s making the 18th arrondissement buzz with its sunlit terrace.

New address in the 18th arrondissement, L’Amic sets up on Rue Letort with a simple promise: to bring together around a convivial table seasonal cooking, natural wines and a circle of friends with complementary backgrounds. A neighborhood bistro designed as a place to live, with a large sun-filled terrace.

Drouant: the iconic Parisian restaurant of the Goncourt Academy near the Opéra

An institution founded in 1880 in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, the restaurant Drouant preserves the grand French bourgeois cuisine under the stewardship of chef Romain Van Thienen. A temple of the Goncourt Prize, open daily.

P’tit Boulevard: Châtelet’s hotspot with a pink façade, serving XXL crêpes and hearty pizzas.

Avis to lovers of generous street food! Located at 9 Boulevard de Sébastopol, P’tit Boulevard catches the eye with its pretty pale-pink facade, but it’s for its ultra-indulgent menu that you’ll linger. Between monumental crêpes, crispy pizzas, and velvety milkshakes, discover the new HQ for gourmands in the heart of Paris.

Osabaita, a friendly Basque restaurant blending tapas and traditional dishes in the 6th arrondissement.

In the 6th arrondissement, Osabaita serves hearty Basque fare, blending shareable tapas with traditional dishes. A welcoming spot, faithful to the produce and values of the Southwest.