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]
Santa Carne, the place to be for lovers of Argentine-style grilled meat at Bastille
In Argentinian, Santa Carne literally translates as "sacred meat", "holy meat", and it's no coincidence that this address is so named. Here, meat is more than sacred, it's a religion: cooked, prepared or roasted according to the principles of Argentine parilladas, Santa Carne takes you back to Latin America for a meal to share. [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]
Becco, the trattoria specializing in Roman pizzas and fresh pasta in Paris
Rue de Maubeuge, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, Becco combines Italian tradition and ultra-fresh ingredients to offer a gourmet, seasonal menu of unmissable Italian specialties. [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]
Matka, chef Piotr Korzen's gourmet Polish restaurant
Young chef Piotr Korzen opens Matka, his first restaurant in Paris, featuring the great classics of Polish cuisine with a gastronomic twist. [Read more]
Riv'K, Levantine-inspired sandwiches in the Bonjour Bichat food court
The Riv'K restaurant, now located in the Bonjour Bichat food court, offers generous Levantine-inspired sandwiches made from French toast, in sweet or savory versions! [Read more]
Mamine Batignolles: a granny-style tapas restaurant in Paris with an adorably kitsch decor
A comforting restaurant that feels like home in the heart of Les Batignolles is Mamine. Here, it's as if grandma were behind the stove, serving traditional dishes that appeal to our inner sweet tooth, all in a kitsch setting that we love! [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]
L'écu de France, a gourmet restaurant in a historic setting on the banks of the Marne (94)
L'Écu de France is a gourmet French restaurant set in the heart of a former coaching inn dating from 1717, on the banks of the Marne River. A good address in the Val-de-Marne that's well worth the detour! [Read more]
Oma - All Day Food, like brunch at any time of day
At Oma - All Day Food, it's all in the name: the chance to eat sweet and savoury treats at any time of day! [Read more]
Blend, the ever-popular burger in Paris
Nearly 15 years after the opening of its first location, Blend remains one of Paris's leading burger brands. [Read more]
Maria Belza, the gourmet sharing restaurant on the Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - With its sunny terrace overlooking the Canal Saint-Martin, its magnificent, cosy dining room and its Basque-inspired sharing cuisine, Maria Belza is sure to put a smile on your face this spring! [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]
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]
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]
Sonia, an elegant and affordable Moroccan restaurant
Located a stone's throw from Place Pereire, Restaurant Sonia offers Oriental flavors in a setting inspired by a Moroccan riad. The dishes are generous and delicious. [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]
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]
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]
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