Aaah the atmosphere of Parisian bistros... The red-and-white checkered tablecloths, the outspoken patrons, the electric atmosphere and the good old-fashioned French fare. Paris abounds in traditional bistros, authentic brasseries and broths that are accessible to those on a budget; and whether you're a tourist passing through the capital or a die-hard Parisian, an extended stop at one of these convivial Parisian addresses is a must.
It has to be said that these restaurants are the ideal place to welcome groups of friends or family reunions, on their large tables. It's also the perfect place to eat generously without spending too much money. Yes, Parisian bouillons in particular are one of the best places to eat in the capital!
On the menu at these brasseries, bistros, and bouillons are the great classics of French cuisine at generally affordable prices: hachis Parmentier, onion soup, beef bourguignon,veal blanquette, steak tartare, bone marrow, leeks vinaigrette, herring with potatoes in oil, frog legs, and escargots in parsley sauce are all within reach. Not to mention the French pastries that everyone envies us, with île flottante, crème brûlée, profiteroles, and Paris-Brest at the top of the list!
For a French lunch in a friendly, friendly atmosphere, this is the place to be. Find out more about Parisian bouillons, brasseries and traditional bistros.
Le Petit Bouillon de la Gare d'Asnières-sur-Seine reveals itself, photos and review
The first Bouillon des Hauts-de-Seine opened its doors in Asnières-sur-Seine, right next to the Hauts-de-Seine train station. This new address is sure to delight foodies in search of traditional French dishes at affordable prices, who will no longer need to cross Paris to find one. We tried it out and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Chez Marguerite, le Bouillon de Montmartre, Paris 18th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur, discover Chez Marguerite, an authentic Parisian bouillon in the 18th arrondissement. You'll find classic French dishes, gourmet plates and friendly service, lunch and dinner. [Read more]
Le Bouillon du Coq, Thierry Marx's affordable broth in Saint-Ouen
Good plan alert: Thierry Marx, the famous Michelin-starred chef, is signing the menu of a new establishment in Saint-Ouen from this July 11, 2024. Called Le Bouillon du Coq, the restaurant promises to combine good French food with an affordable price tag. Eating Thierry Marx for less than €20, that's something to get excited about. [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]
Bouillon Julien, one of Paris' finest restaurants in affordable mode
Le Bouillon Julien, an Art Nouveau gem in Paris, offers an affordable culinary experience all year round. Discover its history and accessible menu. [Read more]
Bouillon Chartier, the affordable address opposite Gare de l'Est station
Good news for your wallet: Bouillon Chartier has just opened opposite Gare de l'Est. On the menu, as usual, (very) affordable French bistro classics. [Read more]
Bouillon Pigalle, great French classics at low prices
From midday to midnight, Bouillon Pigalle delivers the great classics of bistro cuisine at low prices. It's the perfect place for those on a budget. [Read more]
Bouillon République, the bubbling French address
Bouillon République has finally opened its doors and, like its big brother Bouillon Pigalle, offers a host of traditional French dishes at very affordable prices. [Read more]
Le Petit Bouillon Vavin, the lively broth in Montparnasse
In the purest tradition of cheerfully noisy Parisian bouillons, Petit Bouillon Vavin opens its doors on Boulevard du Montparnasse. On the menu are traditional French recipes, generous and invigorating, accessible to all budgets. [Read more]
Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond, mini price, maxi pleasure
We're taking you to Les Halles to discover a new Parisian bouillon, Petit Bouillon Pharamond. A place where you can eat classic Parisian bistronomy dishes, at mini prices, for maximum pleasure! [Read more]
The Essential Dining Spots in Paris: Fitz Group's Top Restaurants
Sponsored - Fitz Group invites you to enjoy unforgettable moments at each of its Parisian venues. These locations boast distinctive personalities, inventive cuisine, and a keen focus on ambiance and detail.
Electrifying atmospheres and stunning decor define each spot, embodying Fitz Group’s signature style: trendy, glamorous, creative, and lively — blending chic sophistication with a relaxed, fun vibe. [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]
Paillettes Paris: A Vibrant Dining Experience in the Heart of the City
Sponsored - A festive restaurant in the heart of Paris, where you can enjoy tasty Mediterranean cuisine and vibrate to the rhythm of live music: welcome to Paillettes Paris, the sensory experience to be had at 14 rue Saint-Fiacre. You'll also have the chance to discover the Bains du Marais with its hammam, sauna, massage and treatments! Paillettes will be open all summer, so book now! [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]
Ter: Paris’s first egg mayonnaise bar — indulge in a hearty weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday
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Ter offers dinner service from Tuesday to Saturday, with brunch options available on both Saturday and Sunday. Visit the first Mayo Egg Bar in Paris, located in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
Madie Paris 8: The New Chic and Cozy French Restaurant in La Madeleine
Sponsored - Located ideally at 14 rue de Castellane, between the Madeleine Church and Saint-Lazare Station, Madie has quickly become one of the must-visit gems of Paris’s 8th arrondissement. With its cozy, intimate ambiance and an impressive wine library, the restaurant promises an authentic experience and a striking visual identity—perfect for memorable moments shared with loved ones. [Read more]
Les Jardins du Presbourg, an upscale restaurant just steps from the Arc de Triomphe
At the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, Les Jardins du Presbourg offers a delightful dining experience in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This restaurant, crafted by architect and designer Martin Brudnizki, features a hearty menu that blends classic French cuisine with Mediterranean influences, all set within a lush, enchanting botanical setting. [Read more]
Les 110 de Taillevent, a classic French restaurant renowned for its expertly curated wine and food pairings
Nestled in the heart of the 8th arrondissement of Paris, Les 110 de Taillevent offers a remarkable experience centered on classic French cuisine paired with a selection of 110 wines by the glass. We stepped inside this renowned establishment, a signature of Taillevent hospitality. [Read more]
Le Chou de Chanorier, the restaurant set inside a castle in the Yvelines, reviewed by Charlie Anne
Non-Parisian bistros that delight us with their restaurants—primarily in Hauts-de-Seine—expanded their horizons last year with a new opening in Yvelines! And not just anywhere, but at the stunning Château Chanorier in Croissy-Sur-Seine, where you can now indulge in a delicious meal. And the surprise? The menu is crafted by Charlie Anne, the Top Chef 2025 finalist. We visited the Chou de Chanorier restaurant, which offers a concise, mouthwatering selection and even features a special Courchevel terrace for those who love raclette and fondue. [Read more]
Maison Saint Martin, the trendy and beloved brewery in the 10th arrondissement of Paris
Just a stone's throw from Saint-Martin Market, in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, a trendy new brasserie has become a favorite spot for food lovers. Part coffee shop, part restaurant, Maison Saint-Martin is the kind of place to enjoy at any time of day — including weekend brunch! [Read more]
L'Auberge Bressane, bourgeois French cuisine in a traditional atmosphere
Head to the Auberge Bressane for a feast in the purest French tradition. On the menu, well-executed bourgeois cuisine, to be savored in the authentic atmosphere of a small regional inn. [Read more]
Club Cochon l'Auberge: a quintessential French bistro in the 9th arrondissement of Paris
After Passage des Panoramas and its now-famous P'tit Bouillon du Passage, Club Cochon has launched L'Auberge, a cozy Parisian bistro in the 9th arrondissement. This 400-square-meter haven for food lovers celebrates pork, natural wines, and a roguish, lively spirit. [Read more]
Le Rennequin, a traditional-style bistro in the 17th arrondissement, where French terroir takes center stage
On the Porte de Champerret side, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris and bordering Levallois-Perret, Le Rennequin is a classic bistro that offers a nostalgic trip back to traditional roots, delighting purists. Here, you'll find a quintessential French cuisine that celebrates local flavors, with a special highlight on their famous Dauphine potatoes — a signature dish that's a true house specialty! [Read more]
Papillote in Sartrouville (78): Chef Daniel Maslac's bistro and tea salon is now open
Papillote is moving into Sartrouville (78), transforming the historic former police station into a cozy, inviting bistro under the guidance of Chef Daniel Maslac. What’s on offer? Seasonal dishes, wallet-friendly lunch specials, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere all day long. The opening is scheduled for early 2026. [Read more]
Le Maresquier - a French-style brasserie with a Belle Époque charm just a short walk from Saint-Lazare Station
Le Maresquier, a stylish brasserie by day and a lively live music venue by night, just a stone's throw from Gare Saint-Lazare [Read more]
Maison François 1er, an elegant restaurant with a neighborhood bistro feel in the heart of Paris's Golden Triangle.
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées and in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Maison François 1er is a place where elegance meets conviviality. A restaurant with the spirit of a neighborhood bistro in the 8th arrondissement! [Read more]
Les Tontons de Neuilly, the elegant bistronomic restaurant in Hauts-de-Seine
Les Tontons de Neuilly is located on Place Parmentier in Neuilly-sur-Seine in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This bistronomic restaurant, created by Alexandre Baizet, Gérard Castellani, and chef Rachid Djillali, offers generous French cuisine in a refined Art Deco setting, with a beautiful spacious dining room and a lovely terrace for sunny days. [Read more]
Le 20 Maison de la Mutualité, the new creative and welcoming bistro just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame
Sponsored - In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, Le 20 is a new creative bistro hidden under the arches of the Maison de la Mutualité, where traditional cuisine flirts with the flavors of travel. A friendly place for a business lunch, dinner with friends, or a pre- or post-show meal in the Latin Quarter. [Read more]
Bistrot Sauvageon, the neighborhood restaurant in the 19th arrondissement with gourmet dishes
Looking for a good bistro in the 19th? Head to Bistrot Sauvageon, a neighborhood restaurant between Colonel Fabien and Buttes-Chaumont, which combines a great atmosphere with delicious gourmet dishes. [Read more]
LArchimede - Bistronomic restaurant Paris 10, unpretentious neighborhood bistro
Modest and friendly, LArchimede - Restaurant Bistronomique Paris 10 is a typical neighborhood bistro. With its small terrace and bistronomic menu that changes from week to week, it's a place to remember for any gourmet stop-off on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Comptoir Lazu by chef Rémi Lazurowicz, inspired dishes, fine wines and 80's ambience
And that's two for chef Rémi Lazurowicz, who has opened Comptoir Lazu opposite his first Lazu address. A restaurant with 80's decor in the Pigalle district, where you can enjoy an affordable lunch menu and small plates to share in the evening! [Read more]
JOOLS: the 14th arrondissement's friendly bistro where you feel right at home
Looking for an ultra-friendly address in Paris's 14th arrondissement, featuring French cuisine inspired by bistronomy? Then look no further than JOOLS, a real place to live, designed as a neighborhood address! [Read more]
Felini, the bistro-style Franco-Italian restaurant in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Felini is a bistro-style restaurant serving refined cuisine in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Here, you'll discover sun-drenched gastronomy at the crossroads of Italian and French flavors. Seasonal dishes and inventive cuisine are on the menu at this spot that revisits traditions. [Read more]
Les Pères Siffleurs: the friendly, ultra-gourmet bistro in Paris's 15th arrondissement
With its bistronomic spirit, generous Japanese-inspired dishes by Shunsuke Takano and friendly atmosphere, Les Pères Siffleurs has established itself as a must-visit gourmet address in Paris's 15th arrondissement! [Read more]
L'Andouille, the friendly French bistro in Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)
Looking for an authentic French restaurant in Puteaux? Discover L'Andouille, set in a leafy alleyway in the 92 district. This friendly bistro run by chef Jean-Pierre Vasseur has been serving generous home-cooked cuisine since 2020. [Read more]
Restaurant Gaston: the new carnivorous nugget in Paris's 17th arrondissement
Sponsored - "One of the best matured meat restaurants in Paris, the best prime rib" is the recommendation circulating on social networks and numerous media outlets for this famous 17th arrondissement French restaurant specializing in meat. [Read more]
Le Trottoir, the home-made gourmet bistro in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)
With its bistro atmosphere and homemade menu, Le Trottoir welcomes you for lunch or dinner in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre. [Read more]
Aux Lyonnais, Alain Ducasse's Parisian "bouchon lyonnais" brilliantly taken over by the Dumant brothers
Canaille, the Aux Lyonnais bistro has been one since its early days, and will remain so. After nearly 25 years under the direction of Alain Ducasse, this true Lyonnais bouchon in the heart of Paris is changing hands. While the multi-starred chef keeps a watchful eye on his beloved restaurant, it is now the unstoppable Dumant siblings who have taken over the reins with brio. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Elbi, Omar Dhiab's Egyptian bistro and wine bar in Paris's 10th arrondissement
Omar Dhiab, who already delights us with his Michelin-starred restaurant in the 1st arrondissement, has opened Elbi, in place of Sapid, an Egyptian bistro that's sure to wake up your taste buds. This second address, with its emphasis on fine cooking and bottles, is now open for business. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Le Café de la Paix, Bourron-Marlotte's friendly restaurant
In Bourron-Marlotte, on the edge of the forest and close to the château, Café de la Paix is a restaurant nestled in a historic 19thᵉ century building. Since 2018, Felipe Pires and his team have been offering bistronomic cuisine that aims to be accessible, based around local produce. We set out to discover his fresh, gourmet and creative dishes. [Read more]
La Ferme du Pré, we tested Frédéric Anton's gourmet bistro Paris 16e
Head to the 16th arrondissement to discover La Ferme du Pré, the warm bistro imagined by Frédéric Anton. With its chic inn atmosphere and comforting dishes, we tried out this new address just a stone's throw from the Pré Catelan. [Read more]
Laïa Monceau, terrace and Italian restaurant a stone's throw from Parc Monceau
We're off to Paris's 8th arrondissement to discover Laïa Monceau, a new Italian restaurant that offers us a sunny interlude: a tree-lined terrace, refined Italian cuisine and a warm ambience are on the menu at this new address, which will soon unveil a new rooftop. [Read more]
Restaurant Margaux, a typical French bistro overlooking the Eiffel Tower
Restaurant Margaux, ideally located opposite the Eiffel Tower, is the French bistro we love. Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the typically decorated restaurant offers traditional French cuisine. A generous menu and emblematic dishes such as boeuf bourguignon and escargots await you in a lively, bustling atmosphere. [Read more]
La Véranda, the brasserie-restaurant of the Trianon Palace in its green setting at Versailles
At the Waldorf Astoria Versailles -Trianon Palace, on the edge of the Château de Versailles park in the Yvelines department, we're off to discover La Véranda, the chic, light-filled brasserie that is one of the hotel's two restaurants. Accessible to all, this restaurant on the right wing offers a bistronomic menu orchestrated by Chef Frédéric Larquemin, we tell you all about it. [Read more]
Le Cochon à l'Oreille, a stylish French bistro at Les Halles
Less well known than some of the institutions at Les Halles, Le Cochon à l'Oreille is nonetheless a French bistro with a lot going for it, embodied by an equally impressive owner. [Read more]
Le Coucou Café, the delicious neighbourhood bistro, a nugget of the 9th arrondissement
Le Coucou Café is a neighborhood nugget that's part bistro, part bar, part café douceur, with an emphasis on plant-based ingredients and home-made pastries. We take you to rue Bochart in Paris's 9th arrondissement to discover this spot that manages to delight us while remaining accessible. [Read more]
The Dumant siblings take over Le Mouton Blanc, Normandy-style bourgeois cuisine
The historic Auberge du Mouton Blanc is enjoying a second lease of life in the 16th arrondissement, under the aegis of the Dumant siblings and restaurateur Tristan Lefebvre. They offer a bourgeois cuisine with hints of Normandy. [Read more]
L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, the restaurant with confidential bucolic terrace
Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails. [Read more]
Pimpan, French bistronomic restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Près, Paris 6th arrondissement
Pimpan is the name of the new restaurant opening in February 2025 in the Dame des Arts hotel, replacing the Mexican restaurant in Paris's 6th arrondissement. This bistronomic restaurant focuses on contemporary French cuisine, using seasonal produce. With its sober, well-kept surroundings and attractive hidden terrace, this is an ideal new address for lunch or dinner just a stone's throw from the Seine, where culture, design and simplicity come together. [Read more]
La Maison Louveciennes, the festive restaurant with terrace and summer beach on the banks of the Seine - 78
Bistronomy, summer beaches and festive evenings just 20 minutes from Paris: La Maison Louveciennes, a landmark in the Yvelines region, welcomes you every day to its enchanting waterside setting. [Read more]
Le Coq de Bougival, the legendary Yvelines restaurant
Head for Le Coq de Bougival, 20 minutes from Paris, to discover a beautiful, warm building steeped in history, offering generous, authentic cuisine, just the way we like it. Discover its contemporary, cosy setting and its huge summer terrace. [Read more]
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Where to eat traditional French dishes in Paris? Our top picks
Want to try typical French and traditional dishes? Frogs' legs, foie gras, escargots, oysters, or onion soup? Here are our top picks in Paris! [Read more]
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Where to eat traditional French dishes in Paris? Our top picks
