Sunny days in Paris fill our hearts with love and joy. With the sun sparkling in our eyes, the desire for a good meal on a terrace becomes increasingly urgent. This raises the inevitable question: "A terrace, yes, but where shall we eat today?"
Then begins the search for a restaurant that will welcome us onto its terrace. To make your life easier, discover without further delay therestaurants that will welcome you onto their terraces, with the assurance, of course, that you will have a good time while enjoying a delicious meal.
But you still have to decide which gastronomy to choose! Chinese or Japanese? A good pizza or a burger dripping with melted cheese? A French dish or a street food specialty? It's up to you to choose, by following our recommendations for the best terrace restaurants in Paris!
French restaurants with terraces in Paris: our top picks
If you'd like to enjoy a delicious French meal on the terrace, follow the guide! [Read more]
Gourmet and Michelin-starred restaurants with terraces in Paris: our top picks
Stars in your eyes... That's what awaits you at these top-rated gourmet and Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, which you can enjoy on the terrace. [Read more]
Steak restaurants with terraces in Paris: our top picks
To satisfy your craving for meat, discover our top picks for delicious meat dishes to enjoy on a terrace in Paris! [Read more]
Seafood and fish restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Let's be honest, what could be better than a well-stocked seafood platter on a terrace in Paris? Here are our top picks! [Read more]
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants with terraces in Paris: our top picks
Good, beautiful, organic... that's what awaits you in Paris's vegetarian and vegan restaurants. Enjoy them on the terrace! [Read more]
Italian restaurants with terraces in Paris, our top picks
Pasta al dente, antipasti to enjoy with friends... Discover the best Italian restaurants in Paris to enjoy on the terrace! [Read more]
Japanese and Korean restaurants with terraces in Paris: our top picks
Lovers of maki, kimchi, and sushi, the Japanese and Korean restaurants of Paris await you on their terraces. Here are our top picks! [Read more]
Chinese restaurants with terraces in Paris: our top picks
It's decided, this lunchtime: we're eating Chinese! Take a look at these great places to eat out in Paris! [Read more]
Brazilian, Mexican and Argentinean restaurants on the terrace in Paris, our top addresses
Discover our favorite terrace restaurants for enjoying an Argentinean, Mexican, or Brazilian lunch in Paris! [Read more]
African restaurants with terraces in Paris: our top picks
Want to take your taste buds on a journey? Head for the terraces for a delicious African meal! [Read more]
Street food restaurants with terraces in Paris: our top picks
Street food lovers, you're in for a treat: here are the best places to enjoy street food on a terrace! [Read more]
The best pizzas on a terrace in Paris, our top picks
Fancy a good pizza? Head to one of Paris's pizzerias with a terrace! [Read more]
The best burgers on terraces in Paris, our top picks
A big burger filled with fresh ingredients and dripping with cheese—no need to spell it out: it's heaven. Here are the best places to devour a delicious burger on a terrace! [Read more]
Les Rupins: An Authentic Parisian Bistro in the 10th Arrondissement, Near the Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Just a stone’s throw from Canal Saint-Martin, Gare de l’Est and République, the restaurant Les Rupins is a genuine, authentic Parisian bistro. Located in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, it embodies classic Parisian charm while offering 100% homemade, modern and hearty cuisine, crafted from ultra-fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Here, every plate showcases the best of Parisian gastronomy in a friendly and warm atmosphere. [Read more]
Restaurant Cléo: Gastronomic cuisine in the heart of Paris's 7th arrondissement.
Sponsored - With the new season underway, discover Cléo, the gourmet restaurant in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: seasonal cuisine from Chef Alexandre Semperé, tasting menus, a tree-lined terrace, and a cocktail bar near the Invalides. [Read more]
Le Petit Chaillot : a classic, indulgent bistro just steps from the Musée de l’Homme and the Palais Galliera
In the heart of the 16th arrondissement, near the Musée de l’Homme and the Palais Galliera, Le Petit Chaillot presents itself as an authentic neighborhood sanctuary for those in search of a local gem that stays true to the classic Parisian bistro vibe. [Read more]
Papapa, the cafe-restaurant with Anglo-Norman influences at the Victor Hugo House.
Nestled in the heart of Maison Victor Hugo, Papapa welcomes visitors and the curious with a Norman-influenced, gourmet menu. A little seaside excursion on your plate, right inside a Parisian institution. [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]
This colorful, popular terrace is taking up its summer quarters on the forecourt of the Museum of Modern Art - photos
In the 16th arrondissement, Corail sets up its summer quarters between two heavyweight names in contemporary art. Under the big parasols, the terrace leans on a menu that blends land and sea, with ice-cold drinks and a relaxed vibe that suits Paris’s long, lingering evenings. [Read more]
With Notre-Dame as backdrop, this summer terrace takes over a Parisian bridge – reviews & photos
Facing Notre-Dame, La Rôtisserie d’Argent unfurls its checked tablecloths and sets up its summer summer spot along the Quai de la Tournelle. With a view of the Seine, a Parisian bistro vibe and dishes by Romuald Sinnan: here the panorama grabs the eye, but the cooking is equally worthy of attention. [Read more]
Les Bavards, Ménilmontant’s convivial gathering place
In Ménilmontant, Les Bavards leans into conviviality. A neighborhood brasserie where locals linger gladly on the large terrace for the aperitif, more than for its bistrot fare, which remains very traditional. [Read more]
Pavillon Henri IV: the gourmet, panoramic restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Built in the 16th century atop the ruins of the Château-Neuf, the Pavillon Henri IV is a legendary hotel-restaurant tucked away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. An exceptional address on the doorstep of Paris, it hides a royal history and generous, gastronomic cuisine, with an incredible view over the Seine Valley. [Read more]
Les Ailes, discover the Foundation's rooftop restaurant
The Ailes restaurant offers bistronomic cuisine on the 8th floor of La Fondation, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. With a rooftop view, a green-covered terrace, and a menu by Thomas Rossi, it’s a wonderful discovery to enjoy year-round (yes, it’s air‑conditioned). [Read more]
Balcon Paris : Julien Sebbag's rooftop bistro perched on the Galeries Lafayette roof - reviews & photos
Craving a bit of height? On the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Balcon Paris offers a perched interlude — part-bistro, part-belvedere — where Julien Sebbag reimagines French classics against the background of the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier, and the Sacré-Cœur. [Read more]
Spanish culinary excellence takes center stage in Paris thanks to these 19 addresses.
Sponsored - ICEX Spain Trade & Investment, through its Foods & Wines from Spain platform, showcases the excellence and authenticity of Spanish gastronomy on the international stage by labeling establishments (restaurants and fine foods shops / wine merchants) that meet strict quality criteria. An essential reference for discovering Spanish culinary heritage, thanks to rigorously selected addresses. Discover these 19 venues dedicated to highlighting Spanish gastronomy. [Read more]
Niní Restaurant, the place where Italian tradition meets author-driven cuisine
Freshly opened in the 10th arrondissement, Niní aims to dust off the codes of Italian cooking. At the helm of this contemporary bistro, Fabio Massimo Liuzza and Victor Kalczuga offer sharing plates that sit alongside more traditional dishes at lunch. [Read more]
Lily Wang, the Chinese restaurant making a comeback in Paris’ 7th arrondissement
The Lily Wang Chinese restaurant is making a comeback in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, taken over in 2026 by Xavier Niel, Pierre-Antoine Capton and Laurent de Gourcuff. A new bar, a garden terrace, and Asian cuisine by Jian Lang Wang. [Read more]
Ma !, Paris’s first Italian bouillon offering authentic cuisine at bargain prices
You couldn't have dreamt of a more fitting location for such an address: a few months in, Ma ! has set up on the Boulevard des Italiens. The menu offers authentic cuisine that brings the flavors of Italy to Paris, all while keeping prices reasonable. [Read more]
The Fouquet's Paris Rooftop: the Japanese-inspired terrace of the Champs-Élysées palace
The rooftop at Fouquet's Paris gets a fresh look for the 2026 summer season, with hanami-inspired decor and a Franco-Japanese fusion menu. Perched atop the palace in the heart of the Golden Triangle, this intimate, suspended garden offers sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower and the city’s rooftops. [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]
Langosteria: the air-conditioned rooftop and its terrace overlooking Paris
Langosteria’s air-conditioned rooftop and its panoramic terrace offer a spectacular view of Paris, perched on the seventh floor of the Cheval Blanc, in the former Samaritaine (1st). We put it to the test in the middle of the 2026 heatwave, and here’s what we learned. [Read more]
Cramat': we tried the pop-up restaurant by Alexy from Top Chef on the outskirts of Paris
The pop-up restaurant Cramat has set up its braziers at Quai Ouest in Saint-Cloud, where Alexy Algar-Denos, a Top Chef 2026 finalist, serves Catalan cuisine cooked over fire. We tried this table perched above the Seine, a must-try all summer in 2026, and here’s what we thought. [Read more]
Splash in Asnières-sur-Seine, the Seine-side restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens
Splash, the restaurant from Bistrots Pas Parisiens in Asnières-sur-Seine, invites you to lunch or dinner by the Seine in a summery setting with a terrace, a pool, and seasonal cuisine. [Read more]
Maison Avoise, the Michelin-starred restaurant to discover in Issy-les-Moulineaux
This is the gem to discover. Maison Avoise is the gastronomic restaurant with a relaxed vibe and top-tier cuisine imagined by Alexis Voisenet and his team near Issy-les-Moulineaux. This starred address offers a culinary experience that awakens the senses, with excellent value for money. [Read more]
We checked out this secret Italian spot tucked up against the Château de Fontainebleau, with a terrace and a brunch offering.
Nestled in the inner courtyard of the Hôtel de Cavoye, just a stone’s throw from the Château de Fontainebleau, Gina Trattoria serves hearty Italian fare crafted by Robin Sanchez, with a lovely terrace in a quiet garden and Sunday brunch. We went to check out the place and here’s the full story. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
So many great places to enjoy a meal with friends!
