As soon as the warm weather sets in, some gourmands flock to Italian restaurants for a pizza, others prefer fresh sushi prepared according to the rules of the art, still others turn to the unknown and savor African or Brazilian marvels.... And then there are those who rush to the restaurant to rediscover the great classics of French cuisine!
Are you one of them? Then discover the best French restaurants to try out right now, on the terrace of course, so you don't have to miss out on all the fun.
Melt-in-the-mouth flank steak, crispy breaded sweetbreads, homemade pâté en croûte, vinaigrette leeks; for small or large budgets, for all tastes and desires, it's simple, there's something for everyone! You'll be able to savor French dishes and true bistronomic creations on a sunny terrace, accompanied by a glass of white or red wine, in moderation of course.
Here are the best French restaurants to enjoy on the terrace in Paris!
Summer by Solis: discover a hidden terrace open all summer long in the 17th district!
Sponsored - The Summer by Solis terrace is open to you for moments of relaxation, pleasure and sharing. Whether for an afternoon with friends or a family outing, come and enjoy a warm, vibrant atmosphere just a few minutes from the Arc de Triomphe! [Read more]
The Burgundy's hidden terrace, a nugget for lunch in the heart of the 8th arrondissement
The Patio du Charles at the Burgundy Paris is in summer mode, with a summer terrace. It's a verdant, quiet, confidential terrace where we're delighted to sample the cuisine of chef Anthony Denon and pastry chef L'éandre Vivier. We'll take you there! [Read more]
Rivié, the trendy restaurant at The Hoxton Paris hotel
A charming, trendy neo-brasserie in the 2nd arrondissement, Rivié is the restaurant of The Hoxton Paris hotel. Since its opening, it has attracted Parisians and tourists from all over the world alike. [Read more]
Armande, a charming restaurant-caterer-pâtisserie where everything is homemade in Montmartre
Meeting Armande has to be earned. You have to climb to the top of the Butte Montmartre to discover this caterer-restaurant, which also serves as a small patisserie, but it's well worth the effort. [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]
Fana, the good bistronomic terrace restaurant Paris 18e
We'd like to take you on a tour of Fana Bistrot, a new bistronomic restaurant in the charming rue Ferdinand Flocon in Paris's 18th arrondissement. Fresh, seasonal cuisine and enchanting desserts, all served in a modern bistro setting with a terrace overlooking the Sacré Coeur, are sure to make your day. [Read more]
Belle Maison, the seafood bistro terrace Paris 9th arrondissement
Among the capital's fine fish and seafood restaurants, we'd like to take you to Belle Maison, an iodized bistro that delights us with its fresh, creative market dishes, without breaking the bank. [Read more]
Sosso Restaurant, Mediterranean dishes to share in Paris's 18th arrondissement
Nestled in a lively street in the 18th arrondissement, Sosso Restaurant invites you to share its Mediterranean dishes on the terrace or indoors. [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]
La Terrasse des Roses at the Westin Paris Vendôme, the sublime patio in bloom to see life in pink
Among the most beautiful hidden terraces in Paris, we reveal the beautiful Garden of Eden at the Westin Paris Vendôme, which is decked out in roses this year. This summer 2024, the discreet patio of the famous hotel in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement, facing the Jardin des Tuileries, takes us to the shores of the Mediterranean with a bar and menu that smacks of the south. [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]
Moët in Paris by Allénos, the champagne restaurant with summer terrace at Beaupassage
In place of Père & Fils, Burger par Alléno and until the end of the summer, Moët in Paris by Allénos promises to be the chic, leafy, spacious terrace of the summer season, carefully hidden away in Beaupassage. [Read more]
Maison Bretonne, the authentic Breton crêperie in Saint-Paul
For a real Breton galette, made with organic ingredients, head for Maison Bretonne in Saint-Paul. [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]
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]
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]
The hidden and confidential terrace of the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris
The Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is a verdant terrace, a haven of peace where luxury and nature meet in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées. Enjoy lunch or tea time surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom, from May to September. [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]
Marquis, cool wine bar and bistro by the Princesse Café team
Opened by the team behind Princesse Café, right next door, Marquis is a wine bar doubled as a cool little bistro where you can drink and nibble to your heart's content. [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 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]
Hollywood Savoy, the rebirth of the 2nd arrondissement's iconic restaurant
Hollywood Savoy, the iconic restaurant in the Bourse district, returns to the forefront of the Parisian scene, reviving history and gastronomy. Guillaume Benard and his Fitz Group are ready to revive the festive spirit of the place with a modern twist. [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]
Restaurant Eunoe: a friendly, affordable neighborhood nugget near Atelier des Lumières
Restaurant Eunoe is a neighborhood nugget offering seasonal, inventive cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Atelier des Lumières, it's the perfect place for a gourmet break. [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]
Brasserie Martin, the restless brewery of the Nouvelle Garde
In the La Nouvelle Garde family, we ask for Brasserie Martin, that big bistro with its colorful decor and winter garden, where gangs of friends and local families flock. [Read more]
At Le Rocher de Cancale, this historic restaurant, a major oyster-eating spot in the 19th century
The blue façade of the restaurant "Au Rocher de Cancale" leaves no one indifferent. Have you ever wondered what this typical seaside restaurant was doing in the middle of rue Montorgueil? We take you on a journey to discover the history of this atypical place, which still delights gourmets today. [Read more]
La Petite Expérience, the fermentation-focused restaurant on the quays of the Seine
A restaurant dedicated entirely to fermentation? That's what piqued our curiosity when La Petite Expérience opened. So, what's the verdict? [Read more]
Pagaille, a free-spirited bistro in the heights of the 18th arrondissement
Just opened in the heights of the 18th arrondissement, Pagaille is already proving to be a sure bet on rue Ramey, with its free-spirited, joyful bistronomic dishes. [Read more]
La Brasserie des Arts, authentic Parisian brasserie by the book
With its own take on the great French classics, Brasserie des Arts is fast becoming an institution in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. A true Parisian brasserie, with attentive service to boot! [Read more]
Le Boréal, a fabulous café-bistro serving responsible cuisine from morning to night
Café in the morning, bistro for lunch and dinner, brunch on weekends; Le Boréal is the perfect solution for all your needs. [Read more]
Ma Dame, the delicate restaurant at the Marignan Champs-Elysées hotel
Located on the first floor of the Marignan Champs-Elysées, a chic 5-star hotel in the 8th arrondissement, the Ma Dame restaurant boasts delicate bistronomic cuisine by Japanese chef Makoto Nakada and pastry chef Eri Hazama. [Read more]
Le Minet Galant, a charming French bistro a stone's throw from the Bouffes Parisiens theater
A charming French bistro a stone's throw from the Bouffes Parisiens theater, Le Minet Galant declaims its love of bistro-style cooking. [Read more]
Bloom Garden, chef Olivier Streiff's restaurant in the Bloom House hotel
Chef Olivier Streiff, a former Top Chef contestant, arrives in Paris at the Bloom Garden restaurant in the Bloom House hotel. [Read more]
Brasserie Valma, the delicious and affordable Provencal restaurant on Canal Saint-Martin
As delicious as it is affordable, Brasserie Valma is already a must for any successful stroll along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Cavalier, all-night dining bar, natural wines and kick-ass cocktails
The Cavalier dining bar will be sending out small plates of compet', natural wine and clever beverages until the end of the night. [Read more]
Braisenville, affordable, friendly neighborhood bistro restaurant
Braisenville has been a neighborhood institution for 13 years. The friendly, affordable address lives up to its reputation. [Read more]
Acmé, ethical dining, dazzling gastronomy and exhilarating wines
With Acmé, Margot and Lucas have created an ethical table where you can savor dazzling dishes that rival the finest gourmet addresses. All accompanied by carefully selected, exhilarating wines. [Read more]
Alfred, a contemporary French brasserie a stone's throw from Place Vendôme
Just a stone's throw from Place Vendôme, the young team at Brasserie Alfred offers French bistro cuisine with a contemporary twist. [Read more]
French restaurants in Paris, traditional or modern, our best addresses
For real French cuisine, whether traditional or modernized, here are the best addresses for French restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
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French restaurants in Paris, traditional or modern, our best addresses
