Sometimes, all it takes is a good lie-in or an inordinate amount of work, and the whole day is out of sync. Then, lo and behold, your stomach calls for lunch, but a glance at your watch tells you it's already 4pm! At this point, you're in a state of distress, we understand!
Which Parisian restaurant could possibly serve something to satisfy your appetite at such an unlikely hour? Fortunately, there's no need to panic: in Paris, you can always count on numerous restaurants to satisfy your every craving, at any time of day!
Whether you're looking to treat yourself to French delicacies, Asian, Italian or African specialties, or you're craving street food on the go to take away from a counter or stall and eat directly on the street, discover this fine selection of continuous-service restaurants that will satisfy your most unexpected cravings.
Here are some good addresses for latecomers, whether it's 3pm, 5pm or 11pm!
Halle de l'Arsenal - The Biltoki food court in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, is now open
La Halle Biltoki heads to Rueil-Malmaison! After making its mark in Issy-les-Moulineaux, the popular concept is now expanding further across the Hauts-de-Seine, settling into the brand-new eco-district of l'Arsenal. We went to explore and have all the details for you... [Read more]
Beaux Parleurs: the charming cocktail bar and restaurant on Rue Lepic in Montmartre
With its carefully crafted cocktails, witty banter, and cozy atmosphere, Beaux Parleurs brings color to Rue Lepic. This Montmartre bar-restaurant combines the art of words with the art of taste in an elegant and welcoming setting. [Read more]
A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Fouquet's, glamour on the Champs-Elysées
A legendary address on the Champs-Élysées since 1899, Le Fouquet's Paris embodies the link between French gastronomy, cinema and timeless elegance. A living institution at the heart of Parisian glamour. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Select, in the rhythm of the Roaring Twenties
Opened in 1923 on Boulevard Montparnasse, Le Select has embodied the artistic and literary spirit of Paris for a century, with its mythical figures, unchanged decor and ever-present effervescence. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Grand Colbert, a brasserie in a spectacular setting
A historic brasserie facing the Bourse, Le Grand Colbert has been welcoming the Parisian elite to its Empire decor since 1900. Seafood, velvet banquettes and gilded chandeliers: a cult address in the 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Feyma: a family-run Mediterranean canteen, part delicatessen, part coffee shop in the 18th arrondissement
Part Mediterranean cuisine, part friendly coffee shop, Feyma is the 18th arrondissement's warm and welcoming cantine, where you can enjoy generous, homemade dishes from a smiling family who pass on their culinary heritage every day. [Read more]
Osteria degli Amici and its heart-shaped pizzas, a real favorite
With its heart-shaped pizzas, halfway between Roman and Neapolitan, and fresh pasta prepared on site every day, Osteria degli Amici is a real favorite in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Ti Dodo Gourmand, Mauritian street food in Paris and a radiant boss
The riches of Mauritian street-food await you at Ti Dodo Gourmand, a small restaurant in Bastille that celebrates the cuisine of Mauritius. [Read more]
Maison Didon, an excellent Tunisian restaurant serving fish couscous in the 15th arrondissement.
Discover the unmissable specialties of Tunisian cuisine at Maison Didon, an address where you'll feel right at home, feasting on fish couscous, bricks and other Maghreb delicacies. [Read more]
Bonne Heure, Pigalle's cheap and tasty spot with a large terrace to boot
From morning to night, breakfast to aperitif, Bonne Heure is fast becoming THE cheap and tasty spot in Pigalle. It's hard to pass by its large, shady terrace without drooling! [Read more]
Frivole, the festive bar-restaurant with hidden terrace in the 8th arrondissement
Frivole is the name of the festive new bar-restaurant in Paris's 8th arrondissement that awaits you at Maison Champs-Élysées, a stone's throw from the Golden Triangle. Open since June 2025, this lively venue combines a hidden terrace, creative cocktails and contemporary French cuisine in a chic, relaxed atmosphere, open every day until 2am. [Read more]
Tycoz, charming Breton crêperie and oyster bar with shaded terrace in the Marais
Part Breton crêperie, part oyster bar, with a shady terrace backing onto a charming little park in the Marais, Tycoz has it all. [Read more]
Delano Café: we tested the hidden patio restaurant with Franco-Italian cuisine Paris 8e
Just a stone's throw from the Madeleine, the Maison Delano Paris is home to the Delano Café, a discreet restaurant with a vast green patio. Chef Paolo Minelli offers French cuisine with Italian accents, in an elegant, peaceful setting. [Read more]
Amanie, chef Manoj Sharma's world brasserie
Prolific chef Manoj Sharma opens a second address in the 15th arrondissement, called Amanie. Here, he combines inspirations from all over the world, souvenirs of his travels around the globe. [Read more]
Kuna Bada, a colorful Indian brasserie near Place des Victoires
The Kuna Family opens Kuna Bada, its third address in Paris. This time, it's a large Indian brasserie, a stone's throw from Place des Victoires. [Read more]
Ngoc Xuyen Saigon, the authentic Vietnamese restaurant in the 13th arrondissement, a safe bet
Head for the 13th arrondissement of Paris to discover Ngoc Xuyen Saigon, a veritable temple to traditional Vietnamese cuisine, with a focus on pho and noodle soups. This long-sided restaurant, recognizable by its pink façade, is an institution for connoisseurs in search of authenticity. Open daily from 9.30am to 5pm, the menu is short but varied, with dishes depending on the day of the week. [Read more]
Sam Sun, authentic Korean cuisine by chef Byungkuk OH
Sam Chic's little sister, Sam Sun focuses on authentic Korean cuisine, thanks to the talent behind the stoves of renowned Korean chef Byungkuk OH. [Read more]
La Riotte, a lively French bistro and fine vintages in the cellar
Opened by Caves Carrière, La Riotte is a lively French bistro that inevitably revolves around the cellar's fine vintages. [Read more]
Top Chef Mohamed Cheikh opens a fried chicken temple in Val-de-Marne called Chik'Chill
Chef Mohamed Cheikh, winner of Top Chef season 12 in 2021, is opening Chik'Chill, a new street food restaurant dedicated to 100% French fried chicken. Located in Créteil Soleil in the 94 department, this convivial venue awaits gourmands from February 22, 2025. [Read more]
Le Vendémiaire, a chic French-style brasserie a stone's throw from Les Invalides in the 7th arrondissement
Vendémiaire is a chic brasserie just a stone's throw from the Invalides. Here, chef Santiago Guerrero twists the classics to offer gourmet plates that demonstrate fine technique while highlighting French terroir, while pastry chef Asia Goncalves unveils refined pastries for dessert! [Read more]
Meïda, chef Mohamed Cheikh's Mediterranean-influenced brasserie in Saint-Ouen
In September, chef Mohamed Cheikh officially set up shop in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, opening Meïda, the brasserie that brings the Mediterranean to Paris (well, right next door). [Read more]
Mây Hồng 2, the excellent Vietnamese restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement
May Hong has opened a new address at 111 avenue d'Ivry in Paris's 13th arrondissement. We're off to discover this Vietnamese cantine, where you can enjoy pho and gourmet bo bun. [Read more]
Pho Bom, the must-visit Vietnamese restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement
Pho Bom, located in the heart of Paris's 13th arrondissement, is a popular address for lovers of Vietnamese cuisine. Renowned for its Pho soups and traditional specialties such as bún chả Hà Nội and bánh xèo, this authentic restaurant is always busy. The friendly atmosphere, tasty dishes and affordable prices make it a sure bet in the Asian quarter, even if the lack of reservations sometimes requires a dose of patience. A good restaurant worth getting up early for or waiting in line for. [Read more]
Miglia, a cosy Italian restaurant on Place des Ternes
Contrary to what you might expect from a brasserie in Place des Ternes, a chic and sometimes snobbish part of Paris, Miglia is a warm Italian restaurant with attentive service. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
L'Émil, the authentic Parisian brasserie Paris 1er
We're off to Paris's 1st arrondissement to discover Brasserie Émil, a typical Parisian restaurant with an art deco decor, which treats us all day long to delicious French dishes. [Read more]
Fleurs de Mai, the Paris 13th Chinese restaurant with delicious Ravioli soups
Fleurs de Mai is one of the best-known restaurants in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Renowned for its ravioli soups and steamed chicken, this no-frills canteen-restaurant has plenty to offer. [Read more]
Le Cornichon, a retro 70's restaurant with unbeatable value for money
With its retro 70s look, smiling team and unbeatable value for money, Le Cornichon is already a must-visit address in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
Jōyō, Asian-American fusion cuisine at Opéra
Jōyō unveils Asian-American fusion cuisine a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier. [Read more]
La Felicità, Station F's XXL restaurant by Big Mamma
Big Mamma continues its ascent with an address even bigger, better and more impressive than its predecessors! Called La Felicità, this huge Italian restaurant x food-market awaits you at Station F, in the 13th arrondissement. 4,500m2 of floor space, including a 1,000m2 sunny terrace, 3 bars, 5 kitchens, a caffetteria open non-stop until 1 a.m. ... It's madness! [Read more]
Armande, a charming restaurant-caterer-pâtisserie where everything is homemade in Montmartre
Meeting Armande has to be earned. You have to climb to the top of the Butte Montmartre to discover this caterer-restaurant, which also serves as a small patisserie, but it's well worth the effort. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Bouillon Service, Bouillon Pigalle's self-service restaurant-boutique
Bouillon Service is Bouillon Pigalle's self-service restaurant-boutique, where you can take away the company's classics as well as a range of bakery products. [Read more]
Maurice Sfez Café, Moïse Sfez's sweet and savoury coffee shop
A new year and a new address for Moïse Sfez, who opens Maurice Sfez Café in the Marais district, a sweet and savory coffee shop where you can wolf down Liège waffles and indecent egg and cheese. [Read more]
Gast, bakery and brunch during the day, bistronomy in the evening
A multi-faceted place, Gast is open non-stop, offering a choice of pastries, brunches or bistronomic toasts, depending on the time of day. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
And for those late-night cravings:
Paris restaurants open late into the night, our top picks
Want to enjoy the evening to the fullest without starving? To recharge your batteries at midnight, head to one of Paris' restaurants that are open late into the night, or even all night for some! [Read more]
A treat at any time of day!
Paris restaurants open late into the night, our top picks
