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!
L'INAPERÇU, a unique fusion of Photography and Bistronomy
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, close to the Centre Pompidou, this French restaurant invites you to savor healthy, home-cooked cuisine in a warm atmosphere. [Read more]
L'Atelier Entrecôte Et Volaille, the meat restaurant with the secret sauce that'll get you hooked!
Sponsored - L'Atelier Entrecôte & Volaille overturns the codes of the local dish with a reinvented "two-course" formula! At this restaurant, you can choose between tender beef or masterfully-cooked poultry, and be seduced by the jealously-guarded ultimate sauce and perfect fries! [Read more]
AirFrance opens an ephemeral restaurant for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Palais de Tokyo
The day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games 2024, on July 27, the Palais de Tokyo and Air France welcome you to a unique experience in their ephemeral restaurant. [Read more]
L'Almanach Montmartre, a gourmet fusion of art and gastronomy
Sponsored - The Art Deco-inspired French restaurant l'Almanach Montmartre is located, as its name suggests, in the emblematic Montmartre district of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. The restaurant is distinguished by its resolutely modern gourmet cuisine, with seasonal menus carefully crafted by chef Léo Giorgis, and the unique feature of being in perfect harmony with the ephemeral art exhibitions adorning the walls of the dining room. [Read more]
Georgette: the bistronomic restaurant inspired by our grandmothers' recipes
Sponsored - Nestled in the heart of Paris' 6th arrondissement, on the edge of the Luxembourg Gardens and close to the Pantheon, Georgette perfectly embodies the spirit of the French family restaurant, with a modern twist.
A veritable neighborhood institution since 2010, Georgette stands out for its warm ambience and retro-charming cuisine, reminiscent of the authentic flavors of our grandmothers' recipes. [Read more]
Le Potager, Roch Hotel & Spa's bucolic terrace for a timeless lunch
As soon as the sun comes out, the Roch Hotel & Spa's verdant patio, Le Potager, is the ideal place for a timeless terrace lunch. [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]
Le Moulin de la Galette, the legendary Montmartre restaurant in Paris
Le Moulin de la Galette is a legendary Montmartre institution. Immortalized by painters such as Van Gogh and Renoir, the restaurant now invites us to savor comforting recipes typical of French brasserie. [Read more]
La Baignoire, the Sentier's best-kept bistronomic secret
Discreetly tucked away in an alleyway in the Sentier district, La Baignoire is a bistronomic table that deserves attention and praise. [Read more]
La Table, the Resistance's new gastronomic ambition
Les Résistants (formerly known as L'Avant-Poste) is opening La Table des Résistants, with a much more gastronomic vision than their previous restaurants. [Read more]
Le Comptoir de Crème, the 18th arrondissement's friendly restaurant with plates to share
The second address of Camille and Maxime, founders of the restaurant Crème, Comptoir de Crème is just a few meters away. This small eatery offers plates to share, in a convivial atmosphere. [Read more]
The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]
Petit Boutary, a gourmet restaurant with an African flavour in the Batignolles district of Paris
Petit Boutary's little brother, Petit Boutary twirls gourmet plates on its large sunny terrace, twisted with chef Roméo Agbodjan's African touches. [Read more]
Le Jardin Perché, the terrace of the Terrass "Hotel and its excellent restaurant Edmond
Le Jardin perché, the terrace of the Terrass "Hotel in the 18th arrondissement, offers a magnificent view of Paris. On sunny days, you can enjoy lunch in the sun at Edmond, the terrace restaurant. [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 set 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]
Blossom, chef Anaïs Foray's peaceful garden restaurant at the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel
A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a natural, locavore menu orchestrated by chef Anaïs Foray, here you are at Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel. The restaurant has just been awarded the Ecotable label! [Read more]
Maria Belza, the gourmet sharing restaurant on the Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - With its sunny terrace overlooking the Canal Saint-Martin, its magnificent, cosy dining room and its Basque-inspired sharing cuisine, Maria Belza is sure to put a smile on your face this spring! [Read more]
Café poète, a gourmet and literary restaurant
Located on the corner of Rue Franklin Roosevelt and the Champs Elysées, Café Poète is in the heart of the 8th arrondissement. In this artistic bistro, you'll enjoy French and Italian dishes in a decor that honors literature. [Read more]
Bien Élevé, a family-run meat restaurant, from pasture to plate
Exceptional meats direct from the producer, matured on site, and a friendly bistro atmosphere, there's no doubt about it: you're at Bien Élevé! [Read more]
Auguste, chef Gaël Orieux's 15-year Michelin-starred restaurant
Comfortably installed in the opulent 7th arrondissement, chef Gaël Orieux's Auguste restaurant continues to make headway with its Michelin star, awarded 15 years ago. [Read more]
Hasard, a French bistro where you can eat, drink and... scratch
A French bistro where you can eat, drink and try your luck at scratch cards. Rather... unusual. No mystery, it's all happening at Hasard! [Read more]
ChoCho, top chef Thomas Chisholm's (still) excellent restaurant
Former Top Chef contestant Thomas Chisholm opened his first Paris restaurant, ChoCho, a couple of years ago. We went back to confirm our first impressions: ChoCho is a real bistronomic nugget, full of good ideas and stamped with a real chef's touch. [Read more]
L'olivier, a restaurant offering top-quality French and Mediterranean cuisine
Located opposite the town hall in the 18th arrondissement, L'olivier restaurant offers generous French and Mediterranean cuisine made with quality ingredients. It's the perfect place to sit back and relax indoors in winter, or to dine out on the terrace in fine weather. [Read more]
Rosalie: Disney Village's French-style brasserie
As part of Disney Village's multi-year transformation plan, Disneyland Paris has announced the opening of a brand-new gourmet address right next door to Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel, Rosalie. A "French-style" brasserie run by the Bertrand group, it opened in December 2023. [Read more]
Amâlia, two Italian chefs at the helm of a fabulous gourmet 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]
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]
Le Dali, Le Meurice's elegant gourmet restaurant, serving fine French cuisine
In the heart of the Le Meurice palace, the Le Dali restaurant, with its imposing Philippe Starck decor, invites you to relax and indulge, without the fuss. Chef Clémentine Bouchon unveils seasonal French cuisine, with a sprinkling of classic French dishes, ending with a farandole of pastries by chef Cédric Grolet. [Read more]
Edith, the contemporary restaurant at the Hôtel Padam in Paris's 16th arrondissement
Not far from the Champs-Elysées, the Hôtel Padam in the 16th arrondissement unveils a contemporary restaurant, Edith. Named in homage to the singer Edith Piaf, this address invites us to sample dishes inspired by French brasserie classics, revisited with modernity and elegance. [Read more]
Galette Café, oysters, crepes and Breton galettes in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
For a seaside break... in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, head for Galette Café. On the menu: oysters, Breton galettes and wheat crêpes, all washed down with cider, of course. [Read more]
Brion, Geoffrey Lengagne's seasonal market cuisine with bistronomic accents
Chef Geoffrey Lengagne goes it alone with the opening of his first bistronomic restaurant, Brion. A pretty bistronomic table for lunch, gastronomic for dinner. [Read more]
La Papote, the excellent bistronomic restaurant in a charming setting in Bourron Marlotte (77)
La Papote is the name of the restaurant-bar and B&B that welcomes you to the village of Bourron Marlotte in Seine-et-Marne (77). On the outskirts of the Fontainebleau forest and 1 hour from Paris, you'll love this address, which combines charming surroundings, a lively terrace and fresh, seasonal cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. [Read more]
Le Moulin de Flagy, restaurant and bucolic terrace in a former mill in Seine-et-Marne (77)
We're off to Flagy in the Seine-et-Marne, one of France's favorite villages, to discover the Moulin de Flagy, a hotel-restaurant on the banks of the Orvanne, which offers fine home cooking in a verdant setting. [Read more]
Le Marguerite 1606, Issy-les-Moulineaux's nugget restaurant in a historic setting
Accessible via the Mairie d'Issy metro station, Marguerite 1606, the Domaine Reine Margot's new restaurant, nestles in a verdant, historic setting overlooking the Eiffel Tower, offering refined, seasonal cuisine. In fine weather, a superb terrace awaits you. [Read more]
Au bon coin, a gourmet bistro restaurant in Paris's 5th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from the 13th arrondissement, Au bon coin is an address well worth a visit. Located at 21 rue de la Collégiale, the restaurant offers quality products served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. [Read more]
Café Louise, the modern brasserie in Saint-Germain-des-Prés that makes you brush up on your classics
Café Louise is the contemporary brasserie that attracts Parisians and tourists alike to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. At any time of day, this restaurant serves up French specialties and comfort food on a 100% home-made menu. [Read more]
Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement
Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please. [Read more]
Caillebotte, the affordable, gourmet bistro in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Caillebotte is the Bistrot Gourmand in Paris's 9th arrondissement, combining good food and conviviality with inventive, affordable cuisine. It's the kind of address that gets whispered about under the mantle, ideal for its excellent value for money, with a menu at €23 lunchtime and €43 evening. The quality of its dishes makes it a Parisian word-of-mouth favorite. [Read more]
Au Cœur de la Forêt: the traditional cuisine restaurant nestled in the heart of the Val-d'Oise countryside
An atypical, country setting in the Montmorency forest in the Val-d'Oise, and traditional cuisine with a focus on seasonal produce: this is the secret of the Au Cœur de la Forêt restaurant, which has had a loyal following of gourmets for two decades. [Read more]
Le Bel Canto, for a unique dinner-opera experience in Paris!
Sponsored - Le Bel Canto Paris offers an unusual experience, one you'll want to enjoy at least once in your life. Combining opera and gastronomy, this restaurant-performance venue brilliantly fuses the art of opera with the finesse of French cuisine, in a magical setting on the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, on the banks of the Seine! Bel Canto Paris welcomes you all summer long! [Read more]
Le Panoramique, Yvelines' starred locavore restaurant with breathtaking views
La Panoramique in Rolleboise, in the Yvelines department, is the Michelin-starred restaurant that makes you feel like you're on vacation. With its breathtaking views and Gaëtan Perulli's fresh, local cuisine, it's sure to please. We'll take you on a tour. [Read more]
Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris
Le Tout-Paris, the sublime restaurant that rules the capital, wins its first Michelin star. Located on the 7ᵉ floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, with a terrace boasting breathtaking views of the Seine and the capital's iconic monuments, you'll discover William Bequin's beautiful contemporary French cuisine, generous and well mastered. [Read more]
Nepita, the Hotel Florida's Mediterranean restaurant, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot
Chef Amandine Chaignot is responsible for the Mediterranean menu at Nepita, the restaurant of the Hotel Florida. [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
