Are you arriving in Paris to visit the City of Lights and don't really know the area? Do you have a long layover at Gare de l'Est and need to grab a quick bite to eat? Or are you simply passing by this station in the 10th arrondissement and want to grab a bite to eat with friends or family?
To make sure you have time to eat without risking missing your train, we've found some great places to eat near Gare de l'Est. It's simple: none of them are more than a 20-25 minute walk from the train station. Pretty convenient, right?
So, you're more into traditional French dishes, Asian or Mexican cuisine, vegetarian discoveries to die for, generous croque-monsieur, quickly gobbled-up pizzas or crazy sandwiches? Just take a look at these restaurants in the Gare de l'Est district, so you don't waste a moment on your lunch!
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This tucked-away Armenian eatery is one of Paris's best-kept secrets.
Invisible from the street, you have to know it exists to even stand a chance of finding it. Hidden on the first floor of the Armenian Cultural Center, this family-run cantine has, for years, cultivated a simple, generous, and deeply authentic cuisine. More than a restaurant, it is an immersion in Armenian hospitality, driven by a couple as passionate as they are charming. [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]
Le Bistrot des Résistants, the restaurant that bets on a short supply chain with a bistronomic twist.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the restaurant Les Résistants has undergone a facelift: a new name, a new look, and a new head chef. The menu, for its part, remains crafted exclusively from ingredients sourced directly from organic and sustainable producers in our regions. [Read more]
Back to back, the 90s-style smash burger is setting up shop near Gare de l’Est.
Since May 2026, Back to Back has opened its doors around a concept: a short menu, smash burgers and milkshakes. Generous portions, a laid-back meal, and a bold 90s vibe. [Read more]
Focaccia Mia: Italian Sandwiches That Delight the 9th District
Just a short walk from Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Church, Focaccia Mia brings a taste of Italy to the 9th arrondissement. This cozy little spot specializes in freshly made focaccia, sliced and topped to order, taking center stage in a welcoming atmosphere. [Read more]
Coderak, delicious burgers with traditional Moroccan recipes
Head for Marrakech without even getting on a plane, thanks to Coderak, a charming Moroccan-style burger restaurant packed with good ideas and flavors from elsewhere. [Read more]
Mumbai Café, Tandoor Club's second exquisite Indian restaurant after Delhi Bazaar
And that makes two for Tandoor Club, which, after the excellent Delhi Bazaar, has opened Mumbai Café and hit the mark once again. [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]
Mazmez, the delicious Lebanese restaurant of Hugo Danaguezian aka @pari_beyrouth in Paris
If you've been following the adventures of Hugo Danaguezian aka @pari_beyrouth on social networks, then you'll be delighted to learn that he's finally opened his Lebanese restaurant in Paris... and it's a success! [Read more]
Almas, when Lebanon, Iran and Russia come together in one restaurant
Three chefs of three different origins have come up with Almas, a restaurant on the borders of Lebanon, Iran and Russia. [Read more]
Buenas, a warm Spanish restaurant with an Almodovar atmosphere
Enter an atmosphere worthy of an Almodovar film at Buenas, a particularly warm Spanish restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. [Read more]
P'tit bon: the friendly and delicious modern French bistro in Paris's 9th arrondissement
A short menu, fresh seasonal produce, impeccably prepared plates and a warm welcome: this is the recipe for P'tit bon, a modern French bistro in Paris's 9th arrondissement that deserves to be better known! [Read more]
Fugue, a fabulous bistronomic discovery that deserves every accolade
Recently opened by Victor Baraton-Dorat and chef Hitoshi Minatani, Fugue is one of our finest discoveries of the new culinary season. [Read more]
Distrito Francés, 10 years of Mexican cuisine in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
Distrito Francés has been delighting Strasbourg Saint-Denis for 10 years now. A remarkable lifespan, and with good reason: Mexican specialties are prepared with generosity and passion. [Read more]
Jinchan Yokocho, the Japanese curry den in Paris
Following the success of Jinchan Shokudo, Franco-Japanese couple Alban and Miyo Cacace are back at it again, opening a new izakaya, Jinchan Yokocho, where you can wolf down comforting Japanese curries. [Read more]
Le Beaucé, bistro pleasures and a well-stocked wine cellar
With its French dishes and good bowling, Beaucé continues the tradition of the French bistro, under the guidance of chef Marius Benard. [Read more]
La Lupa, a cozy little Italian spot that’s warm, welcoming, and surprisingly budget-friendly in Paris
A cozy, budget-friendly Italian eatery that feels like home — that's what you get at La Lupa! [Read more]
Kuti, a free and generous pan-African restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
From Ghana to Nigeria to Senegal, Kuti unveils his pan-African cuisine at Strasbourg Saint-Denis, and it's a real treat. [Read more]
Cagnard, a restaurant as Mediterranean as its brothers Gargouille and Zinzin
After Gargouille and Zinzin, discover Cagnard, a new Mediterranean restaurant set up by the same team! [Read more]
Fellows, the Maslow team's affordable vegetarian fresh pasta restaurant
The Maslow team unveils its new address, Fellows, where fresh vegetarian pasta is creative, sexy... and, frankly, affordable! [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]
Iné Paris, the right address for refined Japanese bentos in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
In the 9th arrondissement, not far from the Grands Boulevards, restaurant Iné invites lovers of Japanese gastronomy to savor generous, refined bentos for lunch. [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]
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]
Round Egg Buns, eggy sandwiches on the Canal Saint-Martin
California on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin is Round Egg Buns. The menu features egg sandwiches that are tantalizing - not to say indecent! [Read more]
Jay's Pizza, authentic New York slice pizza
Authentic New York slice pizza is now available at Jay's Pizza, just a stone's throw from Strasbourg Saint-Denis! [Read more]
L'Office, an elegant bistro with a hushed ambience
Renowned for its legendary Wellington beef, l'Office is the bistronomic playground of chef Charley Breuvart, who also works across the street at Ardent Paris. For a cozy, candlelit dinner, l'Office is the place to be. [Read more]
Elsass, Alsace's bistronomic cuisine, far from preconceived ideas
The Elsass restaurant makes light of commonplaces and proves that Alsatian cuisine can (also) be bistronomic, built around the region's finest vintages. [Read more]
Tanguy, the authentic crêperie in the 10th arrondissement
Head to the 10th arrondissement to (re)discover Tanguy, a crêperie serving traditional Breton crepes, both fine and crispy! It's a safe bet for enjoying good quality products, with crêpes made according to the rules of the art. [Read more]
Basis, traditional quality kebabs, guaranteed pleasure
After conquering Belleville, Basis opens a new address in Paris and tackles another neighborhood that has become a master in the art of kebab: Strasbourg Saint-Denis. With the same passion for good kebabs! [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]
Arkose Strasbourg Saint-Denis, the climbing gym in the heart of Paris and its locavore canteen
Arkose has opened a climbing gym in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. It's hard to get more central for climbing fans! Plus? A locavore canteen full of comfort. [Read more]
Blossom Burgers, devilishly naughty burgers and smash burgers
Blossom Burgers is the burger restaurant that's been the talk of Paris for several years now. Its burgers and smash burgers are devilishly naughty! [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]
Maison Kapunka, a Thai bistro combining tradition and modernity
Between tradition and modernity, Maison Kapunka opens a new Thai restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Friday Night, Jewish Shabbat specialties every day of the week
You don't have to wait until Friday night to celebrate. At Vendredi Soir, Shabbat is every day of the week, with Jewish specialties traditionally shared at family tables. [Read more]
Soré, a generous African canteen-grocery on the Canal Saint-Martin
Embark on a journey to Africa and its thousand and one flavors at the Soré canteen-grocery store, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin! [Read more]
Chenapan, the gourmet restaurant with its head in the stars
Newly opened in SoPi, bistronomic restaurant Chenapan is flying high, with its head in the (future) stars. [Read more]
Brasserie Riviera, wood-fired restaurant
Don't call it the Riviera, call it the Brasserie RIviera! That's right, Brasserie Riviera is getting a makeover, and is now offering fans wood-fired and braised cuisine, with a focus on well-sourced seasonal produce. [Read more]
Bomaye, amazing African burgers inspired by traditional African dishes
At Bomaye, you can discover and enjoy African burgers with recipes that pay homage to traditional African dishes such as mafé, garba, yassa chicken and alloco. [Read more]
Les Rupins: An Authentic Parisian Bistro in the 10th Arrondissement, Near the Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Just a stone’s throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, the Gare de l’Est and République, the restaurant Les Rupins is a genuinely authentic Parisian bistro. Located in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, it embodies Parisian tradition while offering 100% homemade, modern and generous cuisine, crafted from ultra-fresh, seasonal ingredients. Here, every plate spotlights the best of Parisian gastronomy in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. [Read more]
Shwi, the new Lebanese restaurant specializing in grilled chicken along the Canal Saint-Martin
Le poulet grillé libanais finally finds its Paris home with Shwi, the new street-food hotspot dreamed up by the Kubri team, to be discovered along the Canal Saint-Martin (Paris 10th) since spring 2026. We tried it and here’s everything. [Read more]
Afendi, the beloved Lebanese bistro in Paris's 10th arrondissement that champions the spirit of sharing
Afendi welcomes you to the 10th arrondissement of Paris for an authentic Lebanese dining experience designed for sharing. This charming Lebanese bistro, led by Fadel Farroukh, offers a variety of mezzés, grilled specialties, and traditional dishes to enjoy in a warm, convivial atmosphere. [Read more]
Le Café A: the hidden terrace restaurant near the Canal Saint-Martin
A terrace restaurant in Paris, Café A, located in the former Récollets convent a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, unveils a vast hidden terrace in the 10th arrondissement. Open every day until 11pm, it's the ideal place to enjoy the warm weather in a peaceful setting, right in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Oh my Jerk, a Jamaican street-food restaurant on the quays of the Canal Saint-Martin
Jamaican street-food comes to Paris! Oh My Jerk awaits us in the 10th arrondissement of Paris from February 28, to introduce us to a cuisine that is still too little known in the capital. See you there from February 28, 2025. [Read more]
Anatolia Village, a home-made restaurant serving inexpensive Kurdish specialities, in the 10th arrondissement.
Located in the Strabourg Saint-Denis district, Anatolia Village brings Kurdish food lovers together every day for dinner and lunch, with specialties straight from Asia Minor. [Read more]
Vafamoc, Italian street food and Neapolitan-style pizza fritta / panzerotti near Canal St Martin
Paris's 10th arrondissement has a new Italian street food hotspot to add to your list: VAFAMOC. Forget everything you know about pizza, the star here is panzerotto! Just a stone's throw from the Canal Saint Martin, discover this specialty straight from the land of the Botte. [Read more]
Jungle Palace, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris: our review
After Under the Sea and Stellar, Ephemera unveils a third immersive restaurant in Paris. Head for the capital's 10th arrondissement to discover this concept, which this time takes us to the heart of the animal kingdom. [Read more]
Ghido Ramen in Paris: an authentic Japanese gourmet address
Considered one of Japan's most popular dishes, ramen can now be enjoyed at several Parisian addresses, including Ghido Ramen, which opened this autumn in the capital's 10th arrondissement. [Read more]
The Place To: restaurant, bar and coworking space in Paris' 10th arrondissement
The Place To is the new coffee shop in Paris's 10th arrondissement! The little brother of the brand's first address on avenue de Wagram, the restaurant welcomes you from early morning until nightfall, with a complete gourmet offer from breakfast to dinner, including lunch and Happy Hour. Bonus: several spaces, several atmospheres, ideal for coworking! [Read more]
Dante, the elegant first table by Rebecca Beaufour
Trained by some of the best, chef Rebecca Beaufour opened her first Paris restaurant, Dante, with a focus on good food and sharing. [Read more]
Bouillon Chartier, the affordable address opposite Gare de l'Est station
Good news for your wallet: Bouillon Chartier has just opened opposite Gare de l'Est. On the menu, as usual, (very) affordable French bistro classics. [Read more]
Le Grand Quartier offers its new 100% tasty and regressive menu
Do you like regressive, gourmet cuisine? Are you visiting the Gare de l'Est and looking for a good meal? Then head for the restaurant at Le Grand Quartier, a hotel nestled in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, with a delicious new menu combining fine produce and innovative dishes. [Read more]
Breizh Café at Canal Saint-Martin
For lovers of galettes of all kinds, a Breizh Café will be opening on the Canal Saint-Martin in June 2021! [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Now it's your turn to enjoy a tasty meal on the go!
