Wheelchair-accessible restaurant guide

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.

Le Café de la Paix: The Stunning Historic Restaurant of Paris Facing the Opéra Garnier

Listed as a Historic Monument and opened in 1862, the Café de la Paix is one of Paris’s most iconic gastronomic landmarks. Located opposite the Opéra Garnier in the 9th arrondissement, it offers more affordable lunch menus, a popular Sunday brunch, and a menu crafted by chef Laurent André.

Rosie Jolie and Bigoudi Brasserie: The (Very) High-Flying Rooftop of Trendy Trocadéro Breweries

Bigoudi is set to become the (very) chic rooftop venue from Brasseries à la Mode, opening in spring 2026 near the Trocadéro. Located on the ground floor of the same building will be the Rosie Jolie Brasserie.

L'Auberge Aveyronnaise, a warm and traditional restaurant in Paris where you can enjoy authentic Aligot

Not far from Bercy station in the 12th arrondissement, the Auberge Aveyronnaise serves up classic dishes from the Aveyron region on its checkered tablecloths, with the legendary aligot taking center stage, all in a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere.

Le Berkeley, the Avenue Matignon institution, gets a successful makeover

Conveniently located on Avenue Matignon for over a century, Le Berkeley is getting a new lease on life under the impetus of a young, motivated team.

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: La Rotonde, the hustle and bustle of the Belle Epoque

Opened in the early 20th century, La Rotonde Montparnasse is a legendary brasserie on the Left Bank, frequented by Picasso, Modigliani and Hemingway, where you can enjoy traditional cuisine in a luxurious, timeless setting.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Dôme Montparnasse, a Left Bank legend

Born in the late 19th century, Le Dôme Montparnasse is a historic Left Bank brasserie, famous for its artistic past, exceptional seafood and Art Deco decor.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Grand Café Capucines, in the heart of the boulevards

Founded in 1875 opposite the Opéra Garnier, Grand Café Capucines has embodied the soul of the great Parisian brasseries for a century and a half, with its Belle Époque splendor, seafood, French classics and continuous boulevard service.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Vaudeville, Art Deco charm

Since 1918, brasserie Le Vaudeville has been spreading the Parisian tradition across from the Bourse, with seafood platters, French classics and Art Deco decor, in an elegant, lively atmosphere.

A brief history of Paris's top restaurants: L'Alsace, Alsatian tradition on the Champs-Elysées

Since 1968, brasserie L'Alsace has been bringing out the soul of the great Parisian houses on the Champs-Élysées, between generous sauerkraut, crispy flammekueches and seafood benches.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: La Mère Catherine, a Montmartre institution

La Mère Catherine, a Montmartre institution founded in 1793, combines history, traditional French cuisine and live music every evening.

La petite histoire des grands restaurants de Paris: Bouillon Chartier, a century of modest cuisine

Opened in 1896 in the 9th arrondissement, Bouillon Chartier is the perfect example of the Parisian bouillon: popular cuisine, classy decor, non-stop service and unbeatable prices in a Belle Époque setting.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Train Bleu, a journey to the Belle Époque

In the Gare de Lyon, Le Train Bleu is a listed restaurant with a sumptuous Belle Époque decor. An institution opened in 1901, it is prized for its bourgeois cuisine and unique railway atmosphere.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Brasserie Lipp, living memory of Saint-Germain

Since 1880, Brasserie Lipp has welcomed writers, politicians and sauerkraut lovers to its Belle Époque decor. A German-Pratin mainstay.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Bofinger, the Alsatian grande dame of Bastille

Opened in 1864 in Bastille, Bofinger is the oldest Alsatian brasserie in Paris. With its cupola, wood panelling and seafood, it embodies the elegance of Parisian brasseries.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Lucas Carton, imperial Paris at the Madeleine

At the foot of the Madeleine, Lucas Carton is a gastronomic institution founded in 1839, renowned for its Art Nouveau decor.

The history of Paris's great restaurants: La Coupole, symbol of the Roaring Twenties

An art deco institution in Montparnasse since 1927, La Coupole is a monumental brasserie that has seen the Parisian avant-garde come and go. A festive temple to popular Parisian gastronomy.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: La Closerie des Lilas, a literary bastion

A former coaching inn turned literary café, La Closerie des Lilas has reigned over Boulevard du Montparnasse since 1847. A place beloved of Hemingway, Apollinaire and Picasso, with its hushed charm.

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Le Café de Flore, literature and elegance

A legendary café in the 6th arrondissement, the Café de Flore is the symbol of the German-Pratin intelligentsia. Since the late 19th century, it has attracted writers, philosophers and coffee-lovers to its unchanged setting.

Le Pompon, the festive restaurant in the heart of the Palais Brongniart

Laurent de Gourcuff takes over the Palais Brongniart with a festive restaurant, Le Pompon, due to open in October.