Famous the world over for its richness, diversity and refinement, French cuisine is the best in the world, and that's not just our chauvinism talking; it's a reality. French gastronomy is rich in traditional specialties that have been consumed for centuries - some even dating back to medieval times.
Sophisticated, with particular care taken in the preparation of the dishes, the dishes of great French cuisine feature the finest products of the French terroir, renowned for their quality, whether they be fine cuts of meat, local and seasonal vegetables, or seafood.
Typical French dishes to try include frog legs, escargots en persillade, oysters, steak tartare, and foie gras, specialties that intrigue tourists from around the world, as well as onion soup, blanquette de veau, jambon-beurre, and crêpes Suzette.
In Paris, you can enjoy these dishes in brasseries, bistros and bouillons - some of which were invented in the capital. But you can also enjoy regional specialties such as boeuf bourguignon, cassoulet, confit de canard, galette bretonne, choucroute and quiche lorraine.
Of course, you can't miss out on French cheeses, accompanied (within reason) by a glass of white or red wine! If you feel like sampling the best thatFrench gastronomy has to offer, don't wait any longer to discover our top picks for enjoying typical French and traditional dishes in Paris.
Where to eat good frogs' legs in Paris? Our best addresses
Fancy some good frogs' legs with parsley? Here's a list of the best places to try this typically French dish in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat good snails in Paris? Our best addresses
Here are the best places to try one of the most famous dishes in French cuisine: escargots en persillade. [Read more]
Where to eat oysters in Paris? Our best addresses
Looking for a good place to enjoy oysters in Paris? We'll take you on a tour of the capital's oyster bars and restaurants. [Read more]
Where to eat foie gras in Paris? Our best addresses
Here are our top tips for enjoying home-made foie gras in Paris restaurants. [Read more]
Where to eat a good pâté en croûte in a restaurant in Paris? Our good addresses
Winter or summer, the call of the pie is often irresistible. Can you relate? If so, here are the best places to enjoy a slice of pâté en croûte in a Paris restaurant! [Read more]
Where can you eat a slice of Oreiller de la Belle Aurore in Paris? The history of this fabulous pâté en croûte
The mythical Pâté en Croûte and totemic figure of French cuisine, the Oreiller de la Belle Aurore is a little marvel... weighing up to 30kg! Discover the story behind this legendary recipe, and find out where to eat a slice in Paris. [Read more]
Where to eat eggs mayo and eggs mimosa in Paris? Our best addresses
Fans of mayo and mimosa eggs? Here's a list of Paris restaurants where you can enjoy this pillar of French cuisine! [Read more]
Where to eat onion soup in Paris? Our best addresses
What could be more comforting and tasty than a good onion soup? Here's a list of the best places to enjoy onion soup au gratin in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat good moules-frites in Paris? Our best addresses
By the way, where do you eat good mussels and French fries in Paris? Here are our top maritime addresses! [Read more]
Where to eat steak-frites in Paris? Our best addresses
Looking for simple, tasty steak frites in Paris? Discover our best addresses! [Read more]
Where to eat a good sausage and mashed potato in Paris? Our best addresses
Sausage and mashed potato has passed through the generations without a single wrinkle. A popular and affordable dish that has become iconic, it can be found both in bouillons and on the menus of chefs who love simple, authentic cuisine. Here are the best addresses in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat good tartare in Paris? Our top picks
Here are the best addresses in Paris for steak tartare lovers! [Read more]
Where to eat a good pot-au-feu in Paris? Our best addresses
There's nothing like a good pot-au-feu to warm you up. Here's a list of good places to eat in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat coq au vin in Paris? Our best addresses
A must-try dish in French cuisine, coq au vin is a dream come true for French people and tourists alike. Here are the best places to enjoy this comforting dish in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat a good duck confit or duck breast in Paris? Our good addresses
Do you prefer duck breast or duck confit? Here's a list of the best places in Paris to enjoy these traditional dishes from the South-West! [Read more]
Where to eat game in Paris? Our top picks during hunting season
Hunting season is now open. It's time to discover the restaurants in Paris that serve delicious game dishes. [Read more]
Where to eat a good Caesar or Niçoise salad in Paris? Our good addresses
Are you more on the Caesar team or the Niçoise team? For a pretty, colorful, gourmet salad, here are the best addresses in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat good roast chicken in Paris? Our favorite rotisseries
In the mood for a real poulet-frites? We're off to the rotisseries of Paris, where you can savor beautiful poultry delicately roasted for hours on end. [Read more]
Where to eat a good beef bourguignon in Paris? Our best addresses
Looking for a comforting boeuf bourguignon in Paris? Here are the Parisian restaurants where you can enjoy this pillar of French cuisine! [Read more]
Where to eat a good blanquette de veau in Paris? Our best addresses
How about a veal blanquette for lunch? Here's a list of restaurants in Paris where you can enjoy this flagship dish of French gastronomy! [Read more]
Where to eat good sauerkraut in Paris? Our best addresses
A craving for sauerkraut? Here's a list of restaurants in Paris where you can dine on tasty, generous sauerkraut! [Read more]
Where to eat a good quiche lorraine in Paris? Our good addresses
How about a good quiche lorraine? Discover our best addresses in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat a good cassoulet in Paris? Our good addresses
There's no doubt about it, cassoulet is one of France's favorite dishes for good reason: it's generous, comforting and convivial. To enjoy a good cassoulet in Paris, here are the best addresses! [Read more]
Where to eat raclette, tartiflette, Mont d'Or or fondue in Paris? Our best addresses
Looking for a good raclette, fondue, tartiflette or Mont d'Or coulant in Paris? All you can eat, high up in the sky or in temporary chalets, discover the restaurants and other gourmet addresses where you can enjoy these delicious winter dishes in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! [Read more]
Where to eat a good Breton galette in Paris? Our good addresses
Craving Breton galettes? Discover our top spots to enjoy them in Paris! [Read more]
Where can you eat good crêpes in Paris? Our favorite crêperies
Discover the best creperies in Paris where you can enjoy sweet and savoury crepes without a guilty conscience! [Read more]
Where to eat crêpes Suzette in Paris? Our best addresses
A dessert as refined as it is delicious, crêpes Suzette are one of France's most iconic desserts. Here are our top picks for where to eat them in Paris! [Read more]
Where to eat a good ham and butter sandwich in Paris? Our good addresses
So simple yet so delicious, the ham-and-butter sandwich can satisfy any appetite. Here's a list of bakeries and restaurants in Paris where you can enjoy one! [Read more]
Where to eat a good croque-monsieur in Paris? Our good addresses
Fancy a good croque-monsieur? Find out where to eat this classic French dish in Paris! [Read more]
Where can you enjoy a delicious aperitif with cheese and charcuterie in Paris? Our best addresses
Mature cheeses, artisanal charcuterie... No need for a fork: the aperitif board is the perfect blend of simplicity, generosity and conviviality. A good loaf of bread, a few well-chosen products and you're done! [Read more]
Christmas 2025 at Plaza Athénée: festive family afternoon tea, enchanted ice skating rink, and a charming chalet offering raclette and photo opportunities
At the Plaza Athénée, Christmas is celebrated with a magical blend of skating and indulgence. The temporary ice rink in the courtyard invites children to twirl beneath twinkling lights after a cozy family Christmas tea. For a truly warming evening, the gourmet chalet serves up raclette and exquisite desserts. From November 27, 2025, to January 31, 2026, this luxury hotel transforms the Paris winter into an enchanting fairy tale. [Read more]
Holiday Celebrations: Canard & Champagne Unveils Its XXL Duck Breast
Sponsored - As New Year’s Eve approaches, some spots in Paris seem perfectly suited for celebrating the holiday season. Tucked away in the Passage des Panoramas in the 2nd arrondissement, Canard & Champagne stands out as a prime destination to mark this festive season — one defined by togetherness, indulgence, and warmth. [Read more]
At Monix, the winter chalet and its cable cars at Splash in Asnières-sur-Seine
Chez Monix at Splash turns Asnières-sur-Seine into an immersive winter retreat, featuring vintage cable cars, alpine-inspired decor, and mountain-style cuisine crafted by Danny Khezzar, former Top Chef contestant, all nestled along the Seine. [Read more]
Élysée House: Enjoy the 2025 Christmas Yule Log and Delicious Pâté-Croust at the Museum of Élysée Café
During the holiday season, the Élysée Palace celebrates the spirit of indulgence with its 2025 Christmas log in individual portions, crafted by Fabrice Desvignes. The festive menu is complete with a revisited Christmas Pâté-Croûte, created by Cédric Chabaudie, winner of the Confrérie du Pâté-Croûte Award. These gourmet treats are exclusively available at the Café of the Élysée Palace — a unique venue that combines museum, café, and boutique, located right across from the Élysée Palace. [Read more]
Ter, THE first Mayo egg bar in Paris with seasonal dishes, gourmet brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Sponsored - Ter offers dinner service from Tuesday to Sunday, with brunch available on Saturdays and Sundays. Head to Paris’s first egg Mayo bar, located in the 11th arrondissement. And throughout December, enjoy unlimited raclette!
Book your New Year’s Eve dinner at TER now! [Read more]
Les Apéros du Louvre: oysters for €1, live music, and refined tapas in Paris
Looking for a place to enjoy an elegant and gourmet aperitif with live music? Every Thursday, Apéros du Louvre invites you to the heart of Paris for a refined after-work event with oysters for €1, unusual pairings, and gourmet tapas! [Read more]
Le Petit Bouillon de la Gare d'Asnières-sur-Seine reveals itself, photos and review
The first Bouillon des Hauts-de-Seine opened its doors in Asnières-sur-Seine, right next to the Hauts-de-Seine train station. This new address is sure to delight foodies in search of traditional French dishes at affordable prices, who will no longer need to cross Paris to find one. We tried it out and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Maison Vérot, contemporary charcuterie with the seasons
Pâtés en croûte, pies, terrines, gold-medal-winning white ham and delicatessen dishes: Maison Vérot, a benchmark charcuterie, is constantly renewing itself with the seasons. [Read more]
Bulles Éphémères d'hiver at the Hôtel Le Parchamp in Boulogne (92): raclette, Mont d'Or cheese, and champagne
Winter bubbles are coming to Paris and its suburbs to warm up the season. In Boulogne-Billancourt, the Hôtel Le Parchamp is offering its Bulles Éphémères, glass cocoons where champagne and winter specialties can be enjoyed in a friendly atmosphere from mid-November 2025 to early March 2026. Raclette, Mont d'Or cheese, and a cozy atmosphere make each bubble a sparkling and gourmet moment in the Hauts-de-Seine (92)! [Read more]
Les Tontons de Neuilly, the elegant bistronomic restaurant in Hauts-de-Seine
Les Tontons de Neuilly is located on Place Parmentier in Neuilly-sur-Seine in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This bistronomic restaurant, created by Alexandre Baizet, Gérard Castellani, and chef Rachid Djillali, offers generous French cuisine in a refined Art Deco setting, with a beautiful spacious dining room and a lovely terrace for sunny days. [Read more]
Le Chalet d'Aristide: raclette arrives this winter at Monsieur Aristide in Montmartre - photos
A winter atmosphere and raclette await you at Monsieur Aristide, which unveils its winter chalet for the season on November 20, 2025, for gourmet evenings in Montmartre. [Read more]
A pop-up chalet in Paris on the rooftop of Sax by Éric Frechon
La Ferme Saint-Amour, the Annie Famose Group's festive mountain concept, is setting up shop on the rooftop of the Hôtel Sax in the 7th arrondissement from December 5, 2025, to March 8, 2026. Imagine yourself comfortably seated with a view of the Eiffel Tower and a menu created by Chef Éric Frechon. [Read more]
Polpo Nord: gourmet winter terrace 2025 with cable cars and curling rink on the banks of the Seine
Polpo Nord, the famous winter terrace, is back on the banks of the Seine for a warm and festive winter just a stone's throw from Paris! After Polpo Plage, the Levallois (92) retreat is transforming into an urban ski resort, open from Thursday to Sunday until mid-March 2026. Alpine atmosphere, cozy gondolas, curling rink, gourmet dishes, and melted cheeses... the only thing missing is the snow! [Read more]
Bistrot Sauvageon, the neighborhood restaurant in the 19th arrondissement with gourmet dishes
Looking for a good bistro in the 19th? Head to Bistrot Sauvageon, a neighborhood restaurant between Colonel Fabien and Buttes-Chaumont, which combines a great atmosphere with delicious gourmet dishes. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Grand Café Capucines, in the heart of the boulevards
Founded in 1875 opposite the Opéra Garnier, Grand Café Capucines has embodied the soul of the great Parisian brasseries for a century and a half, with its Belle Époque splendor, seafood, French classics and continuous boulevard service. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Vaudeville, Art Deco charm
Since 1918, brasserie Le Vaudeville has been spreading the Parisian tradition across from the Bourse, with seafood platters, French classics and Art Deco decor, in an elegant, lively atmosphere. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's top restaurants: L'Alsace, Alsatian tradition on the Champs-Elysées
Since 1968, brasserie L'Alsace has been bringing out the soul of the great Parisian houses on the Champs-Élysées, between generous sauerkraut, crispy flammekueches and seafood benches. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: La Mère Catherine, a Montmartre institution
La Mère Catherine, a Montmartre institution founded in 1793, combines history, traditional French cuisine and live music every evening. [Read more]
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]
A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Maxim's, the crème de la crème of the Belle Epoque
A temple to Art Nouveau and Parisian chic, Maxim's has been an icon of the 8th arrondissement since 1893. Frequented by Colette, Marlène Dietrich and Brigitte Bardot, the address blends pomp and French gastronomy. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
And for a drink in the purest French tradition:
Wine bars and wine cellars in Paris, our top picks
If you'd like to spend some quality time with friends over fine food and wine, discover our top addresses for wine bars and wine cellars in Paris! [Read more]
Fancy a little bubbly with friends? Head for Paris's champagne bars, where you can enjoy a glass of fine bubbly in moderation. [Read more]
How about a cider aperitif for a change from wine and beer? Head for the cider bars of Paris! [Read more]
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Wine bars and wine cellars in Paris, our top picks
Champagne bars in Paris: our sparkling recommendations
Where to drink cider in Paris? Our favorite cider bars
