Traditional French cuisine is emulated the world over, whether we envy it or find it repulsive - yes, the French eat frogs' legs and snails in parsley, so what! When they come to Paris, most tourists have only one thing in mind: to taste the greatest classics of French cuisine and make up their own minds - spoiler: it's all delicious! As for Parisians, they're not the last to appreciate eating authentic dishes, to honor traditions or to recall childhood memories buried in their gourmet memories.
Beef bourguignon, blanquette de veau, pot-au-feu, coq-au-vin, shepherd's pie, sauerkraut, onion soup, cassoulet, steak tartare, and to get the meal off to a good start, a good dozenoysters, leek vinaigrette or a nice slice of foie gras or pâté en croûte. Not forgetting the great classics of French pastry: Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest, mille-feuilles, crème brulée, île flottante, profiteroles and other macaroons, to finish on a sweet note... There's no doubt about it, French cuisine has more than one trick up its sleeve to delight us, always with great generosity.
But be warned: not all traditional French restaurants in Paris are created equal, and many addresses in the tourist districts are real eye-catchers! So, to make sure you find the perfect French restaurant in Paris where you'll get your money's worth, a fine table that pays homage to the greatest classics of French cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, we're unveiling our top French addresses in Paris.
Not to mention the fact that French cuisine has been on the move for years in Paris restaurants, and many of the capital's chefs, both young and experienced, are delivering their own vision of French gastronomy, modernized, revisited and freed from the weight of years and traditions.
So, whether you prefer traditional French restaurants or modernized French cuisine, you're sure to find what you're looking for in these tried-and-tested addresses! Here are the best French restaurants in Paris!
Ter. : the Paris 11th restaurant and brunch that celebrates egg mayo
Sponsored - Ter, THE first Mayo egg bar in Paris, featuring seasonal dishes and a great gourmet brunch in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
Vertueux: the new French bistro with a South American accent
Sponsored - Located between République and Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, Le restaurant Vertueux shakes things up with refined French cuisine subtly tinged with South American influences. At the helm, chef Raul Meza draws on his Ecuadorian roots to offer a unique bistronomic culinary experience: a veritable journey between Paris and Quito, in a warm, elegant setting. [Read more]
Gaston: meat heaven for prime rib lovers
Sponsored - "One of the best meat restaurants in Paris, the best prime rib" is the recommendation circulating on social networks and numerous media outlets for this famous French bistro specializing in meat. [Read more]
The best duck in Paris at CANARD et CHAMPAGNE
Sponsored - You've probably already heard of the wonderful pairing of duck and champagne, or of the magnificent heritage nestled in the welcoming Passage des Panoramas. Perhaps you've also heard of the former chocolate factory of François Marquis, chocolatier to the kings of France... and that's precisely where you'll find Canard et Champagne, the expert duck restaurant! [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]
Papylles, the gourmet restaurant to discover in Bois-le-Roi near Fontainebleau
Looking for a gourmet break just an hour from Paris? Head for Papylles, a gourmet restaurant in Bois-le-Roi, Seine-et-Marne. A refined table in the heart of nature, between Fontainebleau and Barbizon, signed by chef Thomas Briandet. [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]
Maison Blossom, the garden restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel, takes a French turn
A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a French menu orchestrated by chef Christophe Chottin, here you are at Maison Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel. [Read more]
Le Charmant, the cosy hotel and refined restaurant in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)
On Rue du Landy, in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Le Charmant is a beautiful place, one of those where you immediately feel at home. Opening in spring 2025, Le Charmant lives up to its name. [Read more]
Réséda Café, Thierry Marx's signature restaurant at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais has reopened with a host of new features, including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx, called Réséda Café. [Read more]
Paillettes Paris: the festive restaurant that combines gastronomy and celebration in the heart of Paris
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! [Read more]
Les Magnolias: the gourmet restaurant to discover in Val-de-Marne (94)
In the town of Perreux-sur-Marne, located in the Val-de-Marne and not far from the Bois de Vincennes, you'll find a well-known gourmet restaurant in the eastern Paris region: Les Magnolias. We take you on a tour of this surprising address, sure to please gourmets. [Read more]
Geoélia, chef Camille Saint M'leux opens his first restaurant in Tang's place
In place of Tang, the 16th arrondissement institution, Michelin-starred chef Camille Saint M'leux has chosen to open his first Paris restaurant, called Geoélia. [Read more]
Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet
Fabula is dead, long live Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris! An enchanting interlude in a historic, bucolic setting. [Read more]
Restaurant Maison Blanche, the gourmet address in Blanc-Mesnil (93)
After the Michelin-starred Villa9Trois restaurant in Montreuil, a second gourmet address from the same group awaits us in Seine-Saint-Denis. We take you to Maison Blanche, the gourmet restaurant located in Blanc-Mesnil. [Read more]
Table Penja, chef Pierre Siewe's travel address in Africa
Chef Pierre Siewe takes his guests on an expedition through the African terroir, drawing on techniques and recipes from French cuisine. A subtle marriage to be discovered at Table Penja. [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]
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]
Le Tournesol: the beautiful gourmet brasserie in the 16th arrondissement of Paris
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the Trocadéro, Le Tournesol is a must-visit address in the 16th arrondissement, offering generous, sunny French cuisine. In a setting that's both chic and relaxed, you can enjoy a quick lunch, dinner with friends or a family meal, on the terrace or in the dining room. [Read more]
L'écu de France, a gourmet restaurant in a historic setting on the banks of the Marne (94)
L'Écu de France is a gourmet French restaurant located in the heart of a former coaching inn dating from 1717, on the banks of the Marne River. A good address in the Val-de-Marne that's well worth the detour! [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]
IRWIN, chef Irwin Durand's gourmet restaurant between terroir and memory
Embark on a sapid and memorable escapade on the arm of Irwin Durand. The young chef, long Guy Savoy's right-hand man, has opened his first restaurant in Paris, which he has soberly named IRWIN. [Read more]
Villa9Trois, chef Sylvain Grosjean's star-studded getaway in Montreuil
Succession is more than assured at the now Michelin-starred Villa9Trois in Montreuil. Following the departure of Camille Saint-M'Leux, another young chef, Sylvain Grosjean, has taken over the reins with class and mastery. [Read more]
GUIREN, the French bistro restaurant with Ecuadorian flair
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the lively rue de Montorgueil, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, Ecuadorian chef Roberto Valladares has set up shop. At the GUIREN restaurant, he offers creative and resolutely gourmet French bistronomic cuisine with Ecuadorian and Japanese influences. [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]
Les Chasses, the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay's restaurant and its beautiful hidden terrace - Yvelines
The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, located in Cernay-la-Ville in the Yvelines department, hides several restaurants within its walls, accessible to all. We'd like to take you on a tour of Les Chasses, an unusual French restaurant in historic manor house style, with the added bonus of a beautiful terrace to enjoy the fine weather. [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]
Le Pergolèse by Julien Dumas, a gastronomic plunge into infinitely poetic deep waters
Chef Julien Dumas has taken over Le Pergolèse, in the 16th arrondissement, and offers a gastronomic plunge into infinitely poetic deep waters. [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]
La Parenthèse Verte in Louveciennes: the bistronomic restaurant in the Yvelines with terrace
We're off to Louveciennes in the Yvelines to discover the Parenthèse Verte restaurant. Imagine a restaurant nestled in a verdant park, with a superb terrace offering a change of scenery for the 2025 summer season! With its bistronomic cuisine and friendly atmosphere, we'll take you on a voyage of discovery. [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]
Bonnie: a quick lunch overlooking the whole of Paris with the "power lunch" formula
Nestled in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, Bonnie's restaurant is located on the top floor of the SO/Paris Hotel, a renowned five-star hotel. This spring, the restaurant is offering a new affordable formula, which should enable you to have lunch in 45 minutes top -chrono: the "power lunch". [Read more]
L'Auberge des 3 hameaux, the friendly restaurant with leafy terrace in Choisel, Yvelines
The Auberge des 3 Hameaux is not just an inn, it's also an excellent bistronomic restaurant to discover. Nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, close to the Château de Breteuil, this Yvelines gourmet landmark has a lot going for it. Tested and approved, we warmly recommend it if you're in the mood for good food. [Read more]
Chez Suzy: a refined, affordable restaurant in the heart of Hôtel Regina
In the splendid setting of the Hotel Regina, a newcomer has arrived: welcome to Chez Suzy, a restaurant offering French cuisine that's both modern and traditional. On the menu you'll find classic French cuisine, revisited in a sophisticated way by the chef, to be enjoyed in a warm Victorian salon. [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]
Maison Avoise, the excellent gourmet restaurant in Issy-les-Moulineaux
This is the nugget to discover. Maison Avoise is the relaxed, gourmet restaurant with top-flight cuisine created by Alexis Voisenet and his team in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Spoiler Alert: the address is well worth a visit. [Read more]
Origines, chef Julien Boscus's excellent first restaurant
With the opening of his first Origines restaurant in Paris, chef Julien Boscus once again proves to gourmets the full extent of his talent in the kitchen. [Read more]
Aldehyde, Youssef Marzouk's Michelin-starred restaurant with a strong Tunisian flavour
What an overwhelming discovery Aldehyde is, the gourmet restaurant of chef Youssef Marzouk, lulled by memories of his childhood in Tunisia. [Read more]
Vaisseau, chef Adrien Cachot's long-awaited restaurant in Paris
Top chef Adrien Cachot finally opens his restaurant in Paris. Named Vaisseau, it's already a victim of its own success, and richly deserved. [Read more]
Amâlia, two Italian chefs at the helm of a fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant
Italian chefs Cécilia Spurio and Eugenio Anfuso have opened Amâlia, a gourmet restaurant that hits the spot. One of our favorites of the year. [Read more]
Là-Haut, the chic perched bistro in Suresnes overlooking Paris and La Défense - 92
Là-Haut is the chic bistro in Suresnes, nestling on the heights of Mont Valérien in the Hauts-de-Seine department, with a breathtaking view of Paris and La Défense. Housed in a restored farmhouse, the restaurant offers refined seasonal cuisine. Open all year round, it stands out for its bold, gourmet menu. [Read more]
L'Inaperçu, a unique fusion of photography and bistronomy in the Marais district
Sponsored - Founded in 2023, L'Inaperçu Café Restaurant is a new kind of hybrid venue dedicated to photography and bistronomy. Located in the heart of the Marais district, near the Centre Pompidou, this French restaurant invites you to savor healthy, home-cooked cuisine in a warm atmosphere. [Read more]
Traditional bouillons, brasseries and bistros in Paris, our tips and good addresses
Fancy a bite to eat in a typical Parisian restaurant? Here are the best addresses for bouillons, brasseries and traditional bistros in Paris! [Read more]
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Traditional bouillons, brasseries and bistros in Paris, our tips and good addresses
