To avoid the risk of getting soaked by an unexpected downpour, a backup plan is sometimes necessary. If the weather looks threatening, lunch in one of Paris's covered passages can be a good solution. Sheltered from the whims of the weather and prying eyes, most restaurants in covered passages even have a pretty terrace, so you can enjoy lunch half outside, half inside.
And what could be more chic than a covered passageway in Paris? Most are bathed in natural light thanks to their magnificent glass roofs, and some feature beautiful black and white tiles on the floor that take us back to the Paris of yesteryear. Of course, we think of the famous Passage des Panoramas, a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards, but also the very chic Passage Verdeau and the more intimate Passage du Grand Cerf.
Wood-fired grilled meats,Italian specialties, classic French bistro cuisine... There are so many options to choose from in the capital's covered passages.And if you're still hungry after lunch, we'll also give you a few coffee shop recommendationswhere you canfinish off with a little pastry before raising a glass at the counter of one of the bars located in these legendary covered streets.
Gyoza Bar, the gyoza den in the Passage des Panoramas
Hidden away in the Passage des Panoramas, the Gyoza Bar is the place to gobble up dozens of pork, chicken or vegetarian gyozas. [Read more]
Brooch, Israeli stall, shawarma and falafel in the Passage des Panoramas
Broche keeps things simple with 2 recipes that pack a punch: a lamb-chicken shawarma cooked over a wood fire, and a falafel pita. Head for the Passage des Panoramas! [Read more]
Club Cochon, bistrot canaille in the Passage des Panoramas
As its name suggests, Club Cochon is aimed at pork lovers, and offers pork in all its forms, including pork sandwiches for lunch. [Read more]
Loov, tasty and (very) affordable couscous in République
A couscous full of flavor and love, and above all at a very reasonable price, you'll find it at Loov! [Read more]
Astair, the Parisian brasserie in the Passage des Panoramas
Inside the Passage des Panoramas, Brasserie Astair unveils a menu of generously served traditional French dishes. The place to comfort yourself during the coming winter! [Read more]
Lombem, the wood-grilled meat restaurant in Paris
Dear carnivores, head for the 2nd arrondissement of Paris to discover Lombem, a new restaurant specializing in wood-grilled meats. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
So, shall we have lunch in a covered passageway today?
