To get the most out of Paris, it's best to multiply the pleasures. So, when it comes to terraces, if you're not just looking for a beautiful view, entertainment, or a little green space, but also want to treat your taste buds to delicious savory dishes or tasty sweet treats, you've come to the right place.
It's simple: Paris isn't the capital of gastronomy for nothing, and there are countless great restaurants in the capital, as well as coffee shops and tea rooms. So when these places also have a terrace in the sun or shade, depending on your preference, it's really the icing on the cake.
French restaurants, international restaurants, but also brunches for couples and families, coffee shops for a quick caffeine break, and even tea rooms where you can enjoy a delicious pastry with your hot or cold drink... If you want to indulge your gourmet desires while soaking up the sun, don't wait any longer to discover these great gourmet terrace spots!
Restaurants with terraces in Paris, our top picks
Get your fork and knife ready, Paris' restaurants are waiting for you on their terraces! Chinese, French, Italian, street food, Japanese—follow the guide! [Read more]
Rooftop restaurants in Paris, our top picks
Here are our top rooftop restaurants with the best views of Paris! [Read more]
Brunch on a terrace in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: our top picks
As soon as the weather turns nice, we head out for a delicious brunch on a terrace in Paris. Here are some great places to go! [Read more]
Cafés and coffee shops with terraces in Paris, our top picks
Want to treat yourself to a moment on a terrace, coffee in hand? Discover some lovely places to sit and enjoy an excellent cup of coffee. [Read more]
Tea rooms with terraces in Paris: our top picks
For a gourmet moment in the sun, take a look at the Parisian tea rooms that have a terrace—and a tempting menu. A great opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea while taking advantage of the beautiful weather in Paris! [Read more]
Miami Boulevard: a festive restaurant-club with an all-you-can-eat brunch on weekends and public holidays.
Sponsored - Miami Boulevard, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is expanding its unlimited brunch offering with a new menu featuring fresh recipes and a wider selection of grilled dishes and barbecue, while keeping its all-you-can-eat, all-inclusive package at €29 per adult, available Saturdays and Sundays. [Read more]
Les Rupins: An Authentic Parisian Bistro in the 10th Arrondissement, Near the Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Just a stone’s throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, Gare de l’Est, and République, Les Rupins is a true Parisian bistro through and through. Nestled in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, it’s the perfect cozy spot that embodies classic Parisian charm while serving up modern, entirely homemade dishes made with the freshest, seasonal ingredients. Here, every plate showcases the very best of Parisian culinary tradition. [Read more]
Nonno Nino, Italy live in Wagram: fresh pasta, seasonal ingredients, and a terrace in bloom.
Sponsored - In the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement, at the foot of the Wagram metro station, you'll find a veritable Italian culinary treasure, the restaurant Nonno Nino (Grand-père Nino in French). This charming, welcoming establishment, with a pretty, flower-filled summer terrace, invites you to enjoy fresh pasta made on the premises and a seasonal menu highlighting the authentic flavors of Italy. With products straight from Italy, a refined selection of Italian wines and a floral decor, Nonno Nino offers a unique culinary experience for all Italian food lovers. [Read more]
Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - 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. [Read more]
Il Primo Bacio, the go-to Italian dining spot in Fontainebleau (77)
It's the tale of a passion—the love of Italian cuisine—served daily for more than 20 years on the plates of Bellifontains who come to savor authentic, homemade fare. This story belongs to Il Primo Bacio, a benchmark of good cooking in Fontainebleau. [Read more]
The loveliest terraces at Fitz Group restaurants to soak up the sunny days in Paris
Sponsored - 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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Le Paname Les Halles: a generous French brasserie with a spacious terrace and a welcoming, convivial kitchen in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - 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. [Read more]
Café de la Rose Lancôme by Etienne Leroy, World Pastry Champion, on the Champs-Elysées.
Following Nina Metayer, Etienne Leroy takes the helm at Café de la Rose on the Champs-Élysées. World Pastry Champion and Lenôtre chef, he creates delicacies as delicate as a petal and subtly scented. [Read more]
TOO Hôtel's altitude brunch: a gourmet buffet and sweeping panoramic views of Paris.
In Paris, Sunday brunch isn’t always played out at street level. At the TOO Restaurant, perched 120 meters above the ground, the brunch is savored with a panoramic view of Paris and indulgence as the main target. [Read more]
Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum: the Korean terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the DJ set back in action
Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum returns for another summer season, running from May 15 to September 12, 2026. Perched atop the Asian Art Museum in the 16th arrondissement, this temporary Korean rooftop invites you to soak up the sun all summer long with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and a lively cultural program under the Parisian sky. [Read more]
Rosa Maison pâtissière, the patisserie - a 9th arrondissement coffee shop with exceptional flans and Paris-Brest
Rosa Maison Pâtissière opened its doors in early 2026 on Rue Lafayette, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement. A pastry shop and specialty café run by two former high-school classmates invites you into this cozy tea room with a terrace. The address already has Parisians flocking for its signature flans, to name just one highlight. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
La Rôtisserie d'Argent is reopening its charming terrace along the Parisian quays for spring–summer 2026.
On the Quai de la Tournelle, Rôtisserie d’Argent unfurls its red-and-white checkered tablecloths with views of the Seine and Notre-Dame, while the chef reinterprets the classics with a contemporary twist. From April 28, 2026, at lunch or dinner, the terrace becomes one of the city’s loveliest summer spots to savor Paris. [Read more]
Just steps from the Louvre, Solaria, a discreet coffee shop with comforting pastries.
Calling all sugar lovers, in the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, here’s a gourmand coffee-hop where you can savor pastries and comforting drinks, all in a laid-back, on-trend setting. [Read more]
Maison Baroche, David Baroche's temple of good taste—a charcuterie, a grocer and a guest table all in one.
Just a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards, Maison Baroche blurs the lines of good eating. Part gourmet grocery, part artisanal charcuterie, and part set-menu dining room, this lively, generous and singular spot is the work of chef David Baroche and his wife Delphine, driven by an enduring passion for beautiful produce and fine flavors. [Read more]
Petite Rosalie at Disney Village: Rosalie restaurant’s terrace reopens its doors — our review
Here it is, a convivial terrace for this summer at Disney Village! Head for Petite Rosalie, the open-air terrace nestling on the shores of Lake Disney, in the extension of Brasserie Rosalie, Disneyland Paris' 100% French cuisine bistro. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Nirvana Inde: a contemporary Indian restaurant opens just steps from Saint-Lazare
Sponsored - The Indian restaurant Nirvana Inde welcomes you into a stylish and contemporary setting. Located at 6 Rue de Moscou in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, this eatery offers a refined culinary experience that's accessible every day for lunch and dinner, except Sundays. [Read more]
L'Auberge Nouvelle: The Friendly Bistro and Cheese Bar Taking Over the Yvelines’ Starred Restaurant Spotlight
Head to Yvelines, in Tremblay-sur-Mauldre, to check out the Auberge Nouvelle, which has taken over the space previously occupied by the Michelin-starred restaurant Numéro 3. This welcoming bistro features a rolling cheese cart, classic regional dishes, and lively music nights — here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
