A specialty of Levantine cuisine, particularly inLebanon,Israel, andTurkey, falafels are balls of chickpeas or fava beans mixed with spices and fresh herbs, then usually fried or baked. Although they originated in the Middle East, falafels are now found all over the world, and France is no exception.
Eaten on their own or used as an ingredient insandwiches(commonly referred to as"falafel" to describe the sandwich itself), falafels are usually served with a tahini sauce made from sesame seeds, which you can happily dip these delicious crispy balls into.
Avegetarian or evenvegan alternative to meat, falafels are rich in fiber and contain no gluten, making them suitable for most diets! In Paris, falafel sandwiches are particularly popular in the Marais district, for example at the unmissable As du Falafel. But they can also be enjoyed at many Lebanese and Israeli restaurants.
Here are our top spots for enjoying delicious falafel in Paris!



Comptoir Lazu by chef Rémi Lazurowicz, inspired dishes, fine wines and 80's ambience
And that's two for chef Rémi Lazurowicz, who has opened Comptoir Lazu opposite his first Lazu address. A restaurant with 80's decor in the Pigalle district, where you can enjoy an affordable lunch menu and small plates to share in the evening! [Read more]



Chez Zena, family-style Lebanese cuisine in the 18th arrondissement
Want to travel to the heart of the Mediterranean without leaving Paris? Head for Chez Zena, a Lebanese restaurant in the 18th arrondissement, offering family-style cuisine with intoxicating flavors. It's the perfect place to get away from it all, while enjoying a delicious meal! [Read more]



Sama, the Lebanese restaurant that rethinks mezzés in the 11th arrondissement
The fruit of a collaboration between three friends, the Lebanese restaurant Sama rethinks mezzés, with all the hospitality typical of Levantine tables. [Read more]



Zinzin, Gargouille's little brother in a naughty Mediterranean sandwich version
Following in the footsteps of its big sister, Gargouille, Zinzin offers Mediterranean dishes in a saucy sandwich version. [Read more]



Choukran, couscous and Moroccan sandwiches by Abdel Alaoui
Abdel Alaoui opens the Choukran restaurant in the 9th arrondissement. On the menu: couscous, chakchouka and Moroccan sandwiches. [Read more]



Brooch, Israeli stall, shawarma and falafel in the Passage des Panoramas
Broche keeps things simple with 2 recipes that pack a punch: a lamb-chicken shawarma cooked over a wood fire, and a falafel pita. Head for the Passage des Panoramas! [Read more]



Qasti, exquisite Lebanese cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam
Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam recounts his childhood in the streets and markets of Tripoli at his bistro Qasti on Rue Saint-Martin. A thrilling table. [Read more]



Ismaïl, colorful and tasty Indo-Lebanese cuisine
The Ismaïl restaurant offers a marriage of two gastronomies with many points in common. Indian and Lebanese cuisine come together in colorful, spicy and flavorful dishes. [Read more]



Eats Thyme, Lebanese cuisine full of variety and generosity
At Eats Thyme, chef Carla Rebeiz delights the Halles district with her colorful and (very) generous Lebanese cuisine. [Read more]



L'Artisan Libanais, the restaurant in eastern Paris to discover the flavours of Lebanon
Discover the flavors and ambiance of Beirut in the 11th and 19th arrondissements of Paris at two L'Artisan Libanais locations. Ready to embark on a memorable gourmet journey? [Read more]



Dalia, a remarkable Levantine restaurant in the Sentier district
A new restaurant has just opened its doors in the Sentier district of Paris, and it's already won us over. Heading up the kitchen is chef Or Bitan, who honors the flavors of the Levant, from Israel to Lebanon, via Syria, Turkey and Jordan. [Read more]



Man'ouché, the Lebanese street food restaurant a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou
Fans of chawarmas, galettes and pittas should head to Man'ouché, a Lebanese street food restaurant just a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou on rue Rambuteau. It's the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat while discovering Lebanon and its gourmet cuisine! [Read more]
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