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 to eat a great cordon bleu in Paris: our top spots
Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, generously filled with ham and cheese... Cordon bleu remains one of the great pleasures of bistro cooking. In Paris, this beloved classic comes in both traditional and more upscale versions. Here are some of the best places to try it! [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]
Brasserie Casel: La Nouvelle Garde opens a chic, old-school restaurant in the 1st arrondissement.
La Nouvelle Garde returns to the capital with Brasserie Casel, just steps from the Théâtre du Châtelet. The new spot puts aged meat in the spotlight, among other things, in a setting inspired by the world of the performing arts. [Read more]
Côtelette : the rooftop bistro at Printemps Haussmann, we put it to the test
Côtelette, the new bistro at Printemps Haussmann, has moved into the 8th floor of Printemps Homme in the 9th arrondissement. Eggs with mayonnaise, beef bourguignon and lamb cutlets are enjoyed with a view of the Eiffel Tower—an inviting spot to combine classic French cooking with a stunning panorama in a convivial setting. [Read more]
Chez Monix: the winter chalet and its gondola lifts return on November 2, 2026.
Chez Monix au Splash returns on November 2, 2026, in Asnières-sur-Seine. By the banks of the Seine, the restaurant reclaims its winter-chalet décor, its vintage cable cars and its Alpine atmosphere. [Read more]
La Grande Brasserie Bastille: don’t leave without trying its desserts!
A stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, La Grande Brasserie revives the former Petit Bofinger with its Parisian brasserie classics, its prize-winning egg mayo, and desserts crafted by a new pastry chef who honed her skills in luxury palaces, making it a spot worth discovering. [Read more]
L'Ermitage Saint-Antoine, Barbizon's creative dining destination (77)
The L'Ermitage Saint-Antoine restaurant, in Barbizon in Seine-et-Marne, fuses a creative fine-dining experience with a more approachable bistro, both envisioned by chef Cyrine Jarretie. A wonderful discovery to seek out if you're venturing into this charming artist village. [Read more]
The Madame Rêve Hotel entrusts its new restaurant to Michelin-starred chef Tom Meyer.
Madame Rêve's hotel restaurant opens a new chapter with the arrival of chef Tom Meyer. The MOF, who also oversees La Chèvre d’Or in Èze, unveils a new menu that blends French classics with more personal creations, in the heart of the former Poste du Louvre. [Read more]
Neighborhood restaurant: Ter. serves up brunch and dinner.
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Ter offers dinner service from Tuesday to Saturday, with brunch options available on both Saturday and Sunday. Visit the first Mayo Egg Bar in Paris, located in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
The Grand Véfour restaurant at the Palais-Royal is making a comeback with chef Bruno Doucet.
Le Grand Véfour, the legendary restaurant at the Palais-Royal in Paris, opens a new chapter in 2026 with chef Bruno Doucet in the kitchen, a refreshed interior, and a spacious terrace beneath the garden’s arcades. [Read more]
Le Petit Chaillot : a classic, indulgent bistro just steps from the Musée de l’Homme and the Palais Galliera
In the heart of the 16th arrondissement, near the Musée de l’Homme and the Palais Galliera, Le Petit Chaillot presents itself as an authentic neighborhood sanctuary for those in search of a local gem that stays true to the classic Parisian bistro vibe. [Read more]
Disco Crêpes: the offbeat, 100% disco crêperie in Paris's Marais
Sponsored - Disco Crêpes puts a playful twist on the traditional creperie with house-made crepes and galettes cooked to order, a customize-your-own menu, and creations that change with the whim of the moment—all set in a surprisingly disco-inspired decor in the heart of the Marais. [Read more]
At Gaston’s, autumn is shared around an aged côte de boeuf.
Sponsored - Morels, foie gras, duck, tarte Tatin… In Batignolles, Maxime Aliano unveils an autumn menu that keeps the fine aged cuts at the center of the table and adds just the right amount of comfort for the season. Here’s what to order as the evenings grow shorter. [Read more]
Duck & Champagne: the season returns with great taste under the skylight
Sponsored - September pulls in the crowds to Passage des Panoramas. At 57, in François Marquis's former chocolate shop, Canard & Champagne bets on an unorthodox yet perfectly executed pairing: French duck and sparkling wine. Here’s what to order there this season. [Read more]
Ethanol, Maxime Bouttier’s fabulous address (Géosmine*), sits between a wine bar and a chef’s table.
Just steps from Géosmine, his Michelin-starred restaurant, Maxime Bouttier unveils with Éthanol a more relaxed dining concept, centered around sharing plates and an impressive wine list. An ambitious spot that blends exceptional ingredients, top-tier cuisine, and a lively atmosphere—already among our best discoveries of the year. [Read more]
Les Bavards, Ménilmontant’s convivial gathering place
In Ménilmontant, Les Bavards leans into conviviality. A neighborhood brasserie where locals linger gladly on the large terrace for the aperitif, more than for its bistrot fare, which remains very traditional. [Read more]
Buvette Paris, bistro-style cuisine and cocktails all day long
The little sister of the New York address, Buvette Paris is open all day long, offering classic bistro fare, brunch options and toast cocktails. [Read more]
Mallory Gabsi: we tried 140°, his Belgian fry shop in Paris
Mallory Gabsi’s fry shop 140° opens its doors this Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Montorgueil district (Paris 2nd arrondissement). Note that the first 100 visitors at opening will receive a free cone of fries. We checked it out in advance and here’s the full scoop. [Read more]
The Mama Shelter Paris La Défense sports bar, a pub for fans of all sports.
In La Défense, the Sports Bar at Mama Shelter Paris La Défense serves up giant screens, draught beers, foosball and live sports broadcasts in an atmosphere inspired by Anglo-Saxon pubs. [Read more]
Paris' FrogPubs bars, real hubs for supporters with live game broadcasts.
The six FrogPubs in Paris are quintessential British-style bars where you go for house-brewed craft beer, pub grub, watching the big games on the big screen, and a convivial moment with friends. [Read more]
Le Chou de Chanorier, the restaurant housed in a château in the Yvelines, unveils its gorgeous terrace at the Top
The Non-Parisian Bistros, which delight us with their restaurants, mainly in Hauts-de-Seine, opened last year a restaurant in Yvelines! And not just anywhere, since it’s at Château Chanorier in Croissy-sur-Seine that you can now go enjoy a meal. And surprise, you can discover a menu signed by Charlie Anne, the Top Chef 2025 finalist. We tested Chanorier’s Chou restaurant, which unveils a short, indulgent menu and even a vast terrace in the heart of a verdant park, offering raclette in winter and barbecue in summer. [Read more]
BEAU, the chic Dubai-born fast-food brand, opens in Paris with stylish burgers and caviar-topped nuggets
At 18 rue Marbeuf, the snack sets up shop in the Golden Triangle. BEAU, a brand that arrived from Dubai, lands in Paris with meticulously crafted burgers, Chicken Nuggets Caviar, and sleek décor. Here, fast food preserves its guilty pleasure but adds a touch of chic. [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
