Good restaurants in Paris' tourist districts to avoid tourist traps

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis · Photos by Manon de Sortiraparis · Published on October 30th, 2023 at 06:41 p.m.
To avoid tourist traps in the most touristy areas of Paris, discover our best restaurant addresses!

Whether you live in Paris or are in the process of planning your visit to the French capital, with a view to the 2024 Olympics for example, it's always a good idea toavoid the tourist traps and turn to some good places to eat after a good stroll with friends or family.

In the vicinity of must-see monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysées and the Sacré Coeur, some restaurants offer long menus - never a good sign, unfortunately - and dishes straight from the freezer. Some restaurants even offer menus exclusively for tourists, with prices higher than for Parisians.

To make sure you don't get taken for a ride and find a quality restaurant that won't take you for a sucker, check out our recommendations. Our tried and tested restaurants prove that even in the most touristy and crowded areas of Paris, it's possible to eat well.

Here are the best restaurants in the capital's tourist spots, to avoid tourist traps as much as possible!

Good restaurants in the tourist areas of Paris to avoid tourist traps:

Sphère restaurant Paris 8e - boeuf Simmental - carotte violette - mousseline cresson - écrasé de pomme de terreSphère restaurant Paris 8e - boeuf Simmental - carotte violette - mousseline cresson - écrasé de pomme de terreSphère restaurant Paris 8e - boeuf Simmental - carotte violette - mousseline cresson - écrasé de pomme de terreSphère restaurant Paris 8e - boeuf Simmental - carotte violette - mousseline cresson - écrasé de pomme de terre Restaurants around the Champs-Elysées, our top addresses
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Enjoy your stroll through the streets of Paris, and bon appétit!

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