Let's face it: everyone has their own ideas about what constitutescomfort food. Some may consider a slew of roasted vegetables to be the height of pleasure, but for our part, when we think of a"comforting restaurant", we imagine very generous dishes with a multitude of colors and flavors to lift the spirits, good fat to help us overcome the temperatures that are dropping in the thermometers, iconic street food dishes that are eaten with the fingers, or cheese that cascades.
If you agree with us, then now is as good a time as any to make a note in your diary of the capital's comforting restaurants that encourage you to brave the cold Parisian streets for a feast with friends, family or even on your own.
What's on the menu? The inevitable raclette, a good Canadian-style poutine, a hot ramen that you slurp while taking care not to burn the tip of your tongue, a Neapolitan pizza, meats and fish passed through the fire and flame, and why not, Greek dishes that make us envision a future trip to the Cyclades, next summer.
Good, delicious and generous... Here are our top comforting restaurants to try in Paris!
TrantranZai Montparnasse, for spicy Sichuan noodles and ravioli in Paris!
Sponsored - If you're a lover of Chinese cuisine, you've got to try TrantranZai, which specializes in Sichuan noodles and ravioli. Its 3rd address, in the Montparnasse district, transports us to a Chinese night market for an authentic culinary experience, with hearty dishes, a family atmosphere and immersive decor! [Read more]
L'Entente, the excellent English brasserie a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier
The avant-garde L'Entente has been a fixture at the Opéra Garnier for many years. Under the aegis of Oliver Woodhead, the English restaurant pays tribute to the greatest British specialties. [Read more]
Very French Beans, coffee shop, grocery store and English restaurant in Les Batignolles
Part coffee shop, part grocery store and part English restaurant, Very French Beans is a true British deli that brings pies, sausage rolls and cookies to Batignolles. [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]
Lily's le pop-up x Cantin'H, an ephemeral restaurant in the Quartier des Batignolles
Lily's le pop-up x Cantin'H is the first pop-up from Lily's restaurant! For 3 weeks, at 149 rue Legendre, you can discover the culinary creations of chef Alizée Rat, based in the Cantin'H restaurant. [Read more]
Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian address lives up to all its promises
This year's most eagerly-awaited address is undoubtedly Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian restaurant. As expected, it delivers on all its promises. [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]
Matka, the Polish restaurant of chef Piotr Korzen
Young chef Piotr Korzen opens his first restaurant in Paris, Matka, featuring the great classics of Polish cuisine with a gastronomic twist. [Read more]
Viêt Bun, a journey for the taste buds: discover the authenticity of Hanoi in Clichy (92)
Le Viêt Bun in Clichy la Garenne plunges us into a world of authentic Vietnamese flavors, where the simplicity of the décor conceals exceptional cuisine. [Read more]
Public House, the magnificent English brasserie from British chef Calum Franklin
English chef Calum Franklin has set up shop in Paris at the grandiose Public House brasserie, a stone's throw from the Opéra. [Read more]
Vitelloni, the traditional Italian institution on the outskirts of Carreau du Temple
A veritable institution on the edge of the Carreau du Temple, Les Vitelloni is the Italian restaurant that brings everyone together: lovers of traditional transalpine cuisine, couples with children who are welcome, enthusiastic gangs of friends and the crème de la crème of fashion and cinema. [Read more]
The Blossom Arms, Alexandre Chapier's English seafood pub
Chef Alexandre Chapier has opened The Blossom Arms, a British pub where English cuisine is meticulously prepared and Guinness flows freely. [Read more]
Perdue, the delicious brioche for savoury or sweet dishes
What if we told you that brioche perdue could be made with chicken or pastrami? The Perdue restaurant, located next to the Passage du Caire in the 2nd arrondissement, takes up the challenge and creates savory savory and sweet recipes. [Read more]
Panozzi, Italian street-food sandwiches filled with the finest ingredients
At Panozzi, panozzo sandwiches come in all shapes and sizes, in a multitude of original and tasty recipes. [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]
Restaurant Zakuro, a discreet and authentic Japanese restaurant in Paris
It's a small address with big flavors, but also a family affair where conviviality and authenticity reign. Zakuro is a discreet Japanese restaurant in the heart of Paris, where you can discover gourmet, comforting Japanese cuisine. A neighborhood nugget not to be missed! [Read more]
Rosette Clichy, the bistro with a good vibe that puts French terroir in the spotlight!
Rosette is the friendly address in Clichy-la-Garenne where you can enjoy gourmet, seasonal cuisine. Good value for money, a spotlight on French terroir and a touch of mischief make this friendly restaurant a real neighborhood nugget. [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]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [Read more]
Lordy's Paris Club, the English restaurant at the Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel hotel
Lunch goes English at Lordy's Paris Club, the Anglo-Saxon restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel hotel! [Read more]
Kisin, the udon noodle restaurant next to the Champs-Elysées
It's a small address on rue de Ponthieu, in the 8th arrondissement, not far from avenue des Champs-Élysées, where you're sure to warm up over a bowl of homemade udon noodles. [Read more]
Attabler, authentic Parisian bistro cuisine by the Gemellus team
Brothers Clément and Maxime Le Meur open a second address, Attabler, which honors true Parisian bistro cuisine. [Read more]
Spiti Sou, the astonishing Greek bistronomic bar-restaurant with beautiful dishes to share
Spiti Sou is the restaurant that lets you savor Greece as you've rarely tasted it in Paris! Here, you'll find refined, sharing cuisine, where gourmet tapas and comforting dishes battle it out to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]
Diwali, the excellent Indian restaurant in Rueil-Malmaison to discover
If you're looking for a good Indian restaurant in the 92 area, Diwali in Rueill-Malmaison is the chic, gourmet address that's sure to wake up your taste buds. [Read more]
La Datcha, chef Maksym Zorin's Ukrainian-influenced bistro restaurant
Having left the Ducasse galaxy, chef Maksym Zorin opens La Datcha, his first bistronomic restaurant with Ukrainian influences. [Read more]
La Réserve du terroir, the must-try Aveyron restaurant and wine bar in Paris
Sponsored - Sponsored - The restaurant and wine bar La Réserve du terroir offers quality products sourced directly from the producer in the heart of Paris in the 4th arrondissement. Come and discover our charcuterie and cheese boards, not forgetting our famous sausage-aligot and fried Aubrac entrecôte, all accompanied by fine wines served by the glass, ideal for warming up! [Read more]
Figuig, the excellent Moroccan restaurant where tradition, modernity and a good atmosphere meet
Not far from the Arc de Triomphe, nestled in the Rue de Brey, the Figuig restaurant is an invitation to travel and celebrate! Here, you'll find authentic Moroccan cuisine prepared according to the rules of the art, with the added bonus of live music and Oriental dancing on weekends, all in a setting that's both elegant and exotic. [Read more]
La Maison de la Truffe, the French restaurant for truffle lovers in Paris
La Maison de la Truffe is the Paris boutique and restaurant where truffles reign supreme. A historic temple to the famous mushroom, it offers the very best in truffle-based products. We'll take you on a tour of its elegantly decorated restaurant. [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]
Jjin Paris, Montparnasse's great Korean barbecue and cocktail bar with great grills
Jjin Paris - Korean Barbecue & Cocktail is the name of a new Korean barbecue restaurant in the Montparnasse district of Paris. With its exceptional grilled meats, typical dishes and dripping cheese, we take you on a voyage of discovery. [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]
Bistro Baghdad, an affordable Iraqi restaurant a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées
Comfort food and affordable formulas: that's what awaits us at Bistro Baghdad, a restaurant a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées that proudly shares Iraqi gastronomy with us. [Read more]
Groot, a delicious street-food pie shop from Top Chefs Hugo Riboulet & Albane Auvray
Top Chef 2023 winner Hugo Riboulet opens Groot, a street-food restaurant based around pies, in the company of his former teammate and friend Albane Auvray. Comfort and indulgence are the order of the day! [Read more]
WAF WAF, the counter for generous, affordable waffles, in the 9th arrondissement
On the rue de Parme, WAF WAF is a discreet address, a real "bon plan" known to the locals. And with good reason: it's here that you'll find a bar offering generous, moist waffles at low prices. [Read more]
Madonna, a friendly Italian brasserie serving comforting pasta dishes
There's no need to cross the Alpine border to enjoy traditional Italian dishes: at Madonna, both the food and the atmosphere are reminiscent of the finest Milanese brasseries. [Read more]
Sugo, the affordable Italian address for fresh pasta sauces
Sugo is the Italian address on rue Sainte-Anne, offering a short menu of fresh, homemade pasta at affordable prices, to be sauced to the last drop! [Read more]
Boubalé, the Ashkenazi restaurant of Michelin-starred chef Assaf Granit, in the Le Grand Mazarin hotel
Boubalé, the restaurant of the Hotel Le Grand Mazarin, is the new gourmet address in the heart of the Marais! Boubalé reinvents Ashkenazi cuisine with a contemporary twist, under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Assaf Granit, in an authentic setting combining traditional glamour and a soothing winter garden. Discover a unique and festive culinary experience, combining tradition and creativity, in a setting of moving elegance. [Read more]
Le Cambodge, the hearty address for affordable Cambodian and Vietnamese specialities
Just a ten-minute walk from the Porte de Versailles exhibition center, or right next to the Convention stop (line 12) in the 15th arrondissement, it's the perfect neighborhood address for a quick, low-cost lunch or dinner! [Read more]
Ober Mamma, Big Mamma's cosy trattoria in Oberkampf
Nearly 10 years after opening, Big Mamma continues to turn out Neapolitan pizzas and Italian specialties at Ober Mamma, its Oberkampf trattoria. [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]
Sharma Ji, chef Manoj Sharma's Indian restaurant far from folklore
Chef Manoj Sharma has opened Sharma Ji, a far-from-folkloric Indian restaurant that honors his family recipes. [Read more]
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