The 5th arrondissement of Paris is an ideal neighborhood for lovers of history and culture; one of the oldest and most prestigious in Paris, built by the Romans in ancient times—as evidenced by the famous Arènes de Lutèce. Located on the left bank of the Seine, it is dominated by the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, home to the Panthéon, a historic monument built in honor of the great women and men of France.
Known for its many museums, such as the Musée de Cluny and the Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air, the Latin Quarter is also renowned for its lively daytime and evening life. Home to a number of prestigious universities - such as the Sorbonne and theÉcole Normale Supérieure - the district is a lively place to be.
If there's one arrondissement brimming with great restaurants and bars, it's the 5th. After a stroll through the Jardin des Plantes or the Val-de-Grâce and Saint-Victor districts, stop off at a bistro for a slice!
Need restaurant recommendations in Paris' 5th arrondissement? Discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites!
The history of Paris's great restaurants: La Tour d'Argent and its numbered ducks
A legendary gastronomic restaurant in the 5th arrondissement, La Tour d'Argent overlooks the Seine with its classic decor and culinary legend. A Parisian landmark founded in 1582, steeped in history and elegance. [Read more]
Ayadi Gourmet, Fatteh's committed Syrian street-food counter in Paris
Ayadi Gourmet is the first street-food or rather street-good counter in Paris specializing in Syrian Fatteh. Located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this mini takeaway restaurant-counter offers a unique specialty made entirely in-house from the finest produce. And as the icing on the cake, we tell you all about the restaurant's commitment to the underprivileged. [Read more]
Ayadi Gourmet: revolutionizing gastronomy with a mission of global solidarity
Sponsored - Ayadi Gourmet was born of a strong ambition: to combine quality gastronomy and social solidarity. This Syrian restaurant in the 5ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, offers a unique sensory experience around Fatteh. Homemade, artisanal decor, vegetarian options... every detail awakens the senses. More than just a gourmet venue, Ayadi Gourmet also carries a solidarity project, committed to social inclusion through gastronomy. [Read more]
Wadon Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant with a 5-course tasting menu at 39€ in Paris
Wadon Izakaya is the place to go for gourmets looking for authentic Japanese cuisine at the right price/quality ratio in the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement. In the evening, the address offers a blind-tasting Omakase menu at €39 in five courses: we tell you more about this culinary experience. [Read more]
Pizza Viva: Adriano Farano's pizzeria at Pane Vivo Paris 5e
Pizza Viva, the name of an artisanal pizzeria in Paris, has just opened its doors in the 5th arrondissement, a stone's throw from rue Mouffetard in the Latin Quarter. Conceived by Adriano Farano, the founder of Pane Vivo, it offers Neapolitan pizzas that are digestible, gourmet and well-sourced, thanks to a dough made from ancient durum wheat and a century-old natural sourdough. [Read more]
Le Bistro des Livres: the gourmet restaurant where French cuisine is enjoyed with words
Located next door to the famous Shakespeare and Company bookshop, Bistro des Livres is a new literary bistro that combines traditional French cuisine with a modern twist and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Do you love books and the atmosphere of yesteryear? Why not take a seat? [Read more]
Étoile Gourmet: the restaurant with authentic Asian flavours and unforgettable karaoke evenings
Sponsored - At Étoile Gourmet, in the heart of Paris, Asian cuisine takes on a whole new dimension. Here, everything is homemade from seasonal produce: sautéed beef, shrimp, ginger chicken, noodles, ravioli or spicy Sichuan dishes. Fresh, generous and affordable. And for those who love microphones? A karaoke area is available for private hire every evening, with a guaranteed atmosphere! [Read more]
Atica, an immersive and cultural restaurant for a unique experience
Atica is shaping up to be one of the most exciting openings of the new school year, and promises a unique immersive experience. [Read more]
LAVA, Wilfried Romain's bistronomic restaurant, as exotic as it is enticing
Louis Vins gives way to LAVA, chef Wilfried Romain's bistronomic restaurant with influences from elsewhere. An eccentric and frankly enticing table. [Read more]
Shiso Burger, the bao burger restaurant in Saint-Michel
For fans of bao and burgers, Shiso Burger is the place to go. This restaurant dedicated to bao burgers awaits you on the Saint-Michel side of Paris, to treat the Latin Quarter to a spot of hot decor! [Read more]
Café Maa: Finnish gastronomy in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of Café Maa? Nestled on the ground floor of the Finnish Institute, in the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement, this ultra-gourmet and friendly spot showcases Finnish cuisine with traditional Nordic recipes. [Read more]
Mavrommatis, the Michelin-starred Greek restaurant for a Mediterranean getaway in Paris
Since 1993, the Michelin-starred Mavrommatis restaurant has established itself as a temple of Hellenic gastronomy in Paris. From April 6, 2024, the restaurant expands its culinary horizons by opening its doors on Saturday lunchtimes, allowing fine gourmets to enjoy the Mediterranean delights of chef Andreas Mavrommatis. [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]
Loulou Paris: an Australian-inspired gourmet and healthy restaurant in the Latin Quarter
Sponsored - Loulou Paris is the colorful, Australian-inspired restaurant on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris's 5th arrondissement. From breakfast to dinner, brunch and afterwork, you'll find generous, healthy, gourmet cuisine with gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu, served in a warm and comforting setting. [Read more]
Signorvino: the Italian restaurant - wine cellar and its authentic menu near Notre-Dame, Paris
In Paris, in the heart of Place Saint-Michel, Signorvino combines Parisian art de vivre with authentic Italian gastronomy. The famous chain of Italian restaurants and wine cellars offers the essentials of Italian cuisine, as well as tastings, theme evenings and meetings to awaken the senses of its guests. [Read more]
Calice: wine bar and haute cuisine in Paris' Latin Quarter, our photos
And that's three! Following the opening of the Narro and Baillotte restaurants in Paris, come and discover Calice. This warm and friendly place combines two distinct spirits: an ultra-gourmet restaurant at lunchtime and a wine bar with sharing plates in the evening, all supported by top-flight cuisine concocted by Chef Chikuda Kazuma, assisted by Louis Fedide. [Read more]
La Nouvelle Seine: the restaurant-bar, terrace and shows opposite Notre-Dame
The La Nouvelle Seine barge, located at the foot of Notre-Dame in Paris, offers a beautiful restaurant on the water, as well as a terrace bar where you can soak up the sun. Then continue on to the theater section for a comedy show, one-man show or cabaret. [Read more]
La table des Bernardins, the unusual café-restaurant nestled in the nave of the Collège des Bernardins
La Table des Bernardins, located in the emblematic Collège des Bernardins in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is the ideal spot for a meal or a break in an atypical, historic setting. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, this restaurant-café offers a varied cuisine, ideal for a relaxing lunch or a passing snack. [Read more]
Parisian institution La Tour d'Argent gets a makeover
A true Parisian institution, the Tour d'Argent unveils a new, more contemporary face, with the creation of a new bar and the opening of its rooftop. [Read more]
U Mulinu, the warm Corsican restaurant close to the Gare d'Austerlitz in Paris
Just a stone's throw from Gare d'Austerlitz, U Mulinu is a warm and welcoming Corsican bar-restaurant that takes you straight to the Île de Beauté with generous, comforting dishes featuring local produce. [Read more]
Dar Mima, Jamel Debbouze's restaurant, in tribute to his mother, on the roof of the Arab World Institute
Enjoy the cuisine of Jamel Debbouze's mother, Fatima. That's what awaits you at Dar Mima, the restaurant designed by the artist and Paris Society on the roof of the Institut du Monde Arabe. [Read more]
OTTO in Paris: instinctive, sharing cuisine by Éric Trochon
The Mouffetard district of Paris has a beautiful new address, both warm and relaxed. OTTO, as it's called, is waiting to tantalize your taste buds with tasty recipes from Éric Trochon, Michelin-starred chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, accompanied by good bowling. [Read more]
Toscanino, the schiacciate restaurant in street food mode in the rue Mouffetard
Do you know schiacciate? This typically Italian oven-baked bread comes to Paris in the form of tasty sandwiches at Toscanino, a restaurant in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, rue Mouffetard. A beautiful product to taste on the spot or to take away that smells good the sun of Florence. We tested it, we tell you! [Read more]
Selva, the Peruvian bar restaurant nikkei
Selva is the name of this South American restaurant in Paris, with South American flavors. Let's go in the 5th district, in front of the Cluny Museum, to enjoy original Latin dishes that smell good the embers and the spices. [Read more]
Seoul Mama, Manoj Sharma and Sangmi Lee's Korean canteen at the Jardin du Luxembourg
Chef Manoj Sharma and his wife Sangmi Lee have just opened a second Seoul Mama in Paris, a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens. On the menu: naughty street-food, Korean-style cocktails and delightful dishes, the perfect link between France and Korea. [Read more]
Baieta, gourmet Mediterranean cuisine by Julia Sedefdjian
Chef Julia Sedefdjian invites Parisian gourmets to Baieta, her Michelin-starred restaurant in the 5th arrondissement, which features gourmet Mediterranean cuisine. [Read more]
La Casa di Peppe, Peppe Cutraro's trattoria and pizzeria
Peppe Cutraro's new Trattoria Pizzeria and Delicatessen in Paris's 5th arrondissement. Chef Giuseppe Cutraro, World Pizza Champion, has not finished delighting us. [Read more]
Pépita : the new restaurant of Saveriu Cacciari in Paris
After Chez Minnà, L'Alivi and Alma, Saveriu Cacciari presents his new Parisian restaurant. Named Pépita, this new restaurant in the capital's 5th arrondissement offers Mediterranean flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds! [Read more]
Hébé, a friendly restaurant in the 5th arrondissement
Hébé is a restaurant that has just opened in the 5th arrondissement. The menu was devised by two-star chef Michel Portos. What's on offer? Mediterranean-inspired, seasonal, quality cuisine. [Read more]
Pitaya, the Thai street food chain in Paris
For a taste of traditional Thai recipes revisited with a Western twist, check out the Pitaya street-food chain. [Read more]
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Things to do in the Saint-Michel, Panthéon, and Latin Quarter: Ideas for outings & great places to visit
How about a stroll around the Latin Quarter, the Panthéon and Saint-Michel, in the heart of Paris's 5th and 6th arrondissements? Here are some great tips and the best places to visit in the neighborhood! [Read more]
And what are your favorite restaurants in Paris's 5th arrondissement?
Things to do in the Saint-Michel, Panthéon, and Latin Quarter: Ideas for outings & great places to visit
