Centered around the magnificent Palais Garnier, an architectural masterpiece of the Haussmann era, the Opéra district is a must-see on any trip to Paris. If only to contemplate theOpéra Garnier, one of the symbols of Parisian elegance built under Napoleon III, known for its grandiose architecture, monumental marble staircase and ceiling painted by Marc Chagall!
The surrounding area is a mecca for Parisian cultural life, with numerous theaters - such as the Édouard VII - but also a must-see shopping destination. With its luxury boutiques, jewelers and famous department stores such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, the Opéra area is one of the most dynamic parts of Paris.
Nearby, the Grands Boulevards district stretches from the 2nd to the 9th arrondissements. It owes its name to the grand avenues laid out during the reign of Louis XIV, now lined with theaters, cinemas, restaurants and stores. These boulevards, like Boulevard Montmartre and Boulevard des Italiens, have long been the heart of Parisian social life, and even today, historic venues such as the Folies Bergère andOlympia keep the area alive, day and night.
So much to do, it's hard to keep up! So, here are the best addresses for restaurants in the Opéra and Grands Boulevards districts!
Noodle Inn: An immersive Chinese street food restaurant in Opéra, Paris
Sponsored - Discover Noodle Inn, a fresh new spot for Chinese street food opening in Opéra: Noodle Inn immerses you in the lively spirit of Sichuan with its handcrafted noodles and homemade dumplings. [Read more]
The history of Paris's great restaurants: La Fontaine Gaillon, a former private mansion
Opened in a 17th-century mansion, La Fontaine Gaillon blends aristocratic heritage, refined plant decor and revisited bourgeois cuisine in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement. [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 the great restaurants of Paris: Drouant, literary temple of the Prix Goncourt
Since 1880, Drouant has been home to the Prix Goncourt and French literature. An elegant brasserie in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, it has combined classic gastronomy and literary heritage for over a century. [Read more]
A short history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Café de la Paix, breeding ground for emperors
Facing the Opéra Garnier, Le Café de la Paix is a prestigious address in the 9th arrondissement, open since 1862. Its majestic Second Empire setting has witnessed the passing of celebrities and the history of Paris. [Read more]
Mensch Deli: street food that travels between New York, Eastern Europe and Canada, in the 9th arrondissement.
To travel between New York, Eastern Europe and Canada, we stay in Paris, in the 9th arrondissement, at Mensch Deli, where Léa and Sacha revisit American sandwiches with Ashkenazi influences, between bagels and homemade latkes. [Read more]
Cocottes Gourmandes: the French canteen for comforting dishes made from the heart
For homemade comfort food served at lunchtime on weekdays in the form of fast food, head for Cocottes Gourmandes, the French canteen in the 9th arrondissement that puts the love of the terroir in a casserole dish! [Read more]
Phayul Tibet, the Tibetan restaurant with delicious momos and other specialties in the 9th arrondissement
Rue de la grande batelière, in the 9th arrondissement, Phayul Tibet is the place to go for Tibetan specialties and more. With very reasonable prices for the area and delicious food, this is one of the must-visit Tibetan addresses in Paris! [Read more]
Café Jeanne: restaurant and terrace in the heart of the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme
In the heart of the chic Vendôme district, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Hotel hides a discreet, elegant restaurant with a hidden terrace away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. We tell you more about Café Jeanne, the chic, gourmet address. [Read more]
Patsy, the cosmopolitan restaurant in Pastore's slippers
This October, a well-known Italian restaurant in the 9th arrondissement is undergoing a metamorphosis: Pastore is changing hands (or almost) and becoming Patsy! [Read more]
Chick'n Lover, the temple of fried chicken in Paris
Chick'n Lover is the fast good on rue du Faubourg Montmartre in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. A halal chicken street food restaurant where everything is homemade, from sauces to spicy and non-spicy tenders, not forgetting the hot roast chicken sandwich. [Read more]
Kuma, comforting Japanese curries and donburis
For a dose of comfort, head to Kuma, which specializes in donburi and Japanese curry. [Read more]
Kiku, the rebirth of Japanese izakaya on the Grands Boulevards
15 years after its success on rue Richer, Japanese izakaya Kiku is back in version 2.0, a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards. [Read more]
Colère, the second (top!) restaurant of social networking star chef Eloi Spinnler
Chef Eloi Spinnler, star of the social networks, has finally opened his second restaurant in Paris. Named Colère, it follows on from his first address, Orgueil, and proves to be terribly naughty. [Read more]
La Verrière, the Hôtel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand restaurant a stone's throw from the Opéra
At the heart of the Hôtel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand lies a bright, lush address, whose surroundings invite us to relax. Here we are at La Verrière, a restaurant-bar that looks like a haven of peace in the Opéra district. [Read more]
Marie Akaneya, the only Japanese restaurant in Paris to offer Matsusaka beef
Japanese restaurant Marie Akaneya and its chefs Chiho Murata and Ignasi Elias introduce Parisian gourmets to an exceptional product: Matsusaka beef, a meat as rare as it is tasty. And for dessert, another delicacy invites itself to the table: Japanese Crown Melon. [Read more]
Brion, Geoffrey Lengagne's seasonal market cuisine with bistronomic accents
Chef Geoffrey Lengagne goes it alone with the opening of his first bistronomic restaurant, Brion. A pretty bistronomic table for lunch, gastronomic for dinner. [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]
Somewhere, the gourmet marine restaurant of top chef Florian Barbarot
Immerse yourself in the depths and dive into the world of the abyss with chef Florian Barbarot at his gourmet restaurant. At Chez Quelque Part, he honors the finest seafood... but not only. [Read more]
Maison Michodière, the confidential Parisian address of chef Hélène Darroze
Chef Hélène Darroze opens Maison Michodière, a confidential address by reservation only. [Read more]
Le Beaucé, bistro pleasures and a well-stocked wine cellar
With its French dishes and good bowling, Beaucé continues the tradition of the French bistro, under the guidance of chef Marius Benard. [Read more]
Neuvième Cru, a friendly and (very) affordable little corner of Italy in Paris
Neuvième Cru is a friendly, (very) affordable pocket-sized Italian restaurant! [Read more]
Onyx, refined French bistronomy a stone's throw from department stores
Just a stone's throw from the department stores, Onyx impresses with its 4-metre agate wall and delights with its refined French bistronomy. [Read more]
At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance
This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together. [Read more]
Galetezen: homemade Breton street food made with love in the 9th arrondissement
How about transforming the traditional galettes bretonnes into an Armorican fast-food restaurant, with a twist? Between the Gare du Nord and the Opéra Garnier, Galetezen delights with homemade recipes and wild parties. [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]
Juste, the affordable seafood restaurant for good oysters in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Juste is the restaurant in Paris that takes you from shellfish to shellfish, for lunch, dinner or even an aperitif! On the menu: oysters, mussels and French fries, fish burgers, seafood platters and iodized tapas for great value! [Read more]
The Fantaisie restaurant and its redesigned menu
In the dynamic Rue Cadet, Paris 9th, lies a large, leafy restaurant with a hidden terrace within the Hôtel Fantaisie. We're off to discover the new menu, which mixes French and international cuisine. [Read more]
Moon Fusion, amazing Italian-Japanese fusion cuisine by the Mugung team
The Mugung team opens a second address, Moon Fusion. This time, no Korean classics, but fusion cuisine that blends Italy and Japan. [Read more]
Perruche, the rooftop bar-restaurant at Printemps Haussmann in Paris
Perruche is the name of the cocktail bar and restaurant perched on the roof of Printemps Haussmann. It offers a sublime panorama of the capital. [Read more]
Jōyō, Asian-American fusion cuisine at Opéra
Jōyō unveils Asian-American fusion cuisine a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier. [Read more]
TAKESAN Donabe Ramen, the 1st Donabe Ramen in France
Sponsored - This famous Japanese chain has just opened its first restaurant in France! TAKESAN's famous ramen, served in the traditional Donabe, a traditional Japanese earthenware pot, is now available near Opéra in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. This restaurant transports you straight to Nagano, Japan, with authentic, tasty ramen prepared with different types of broth (pork, halal and vegan chicken), 100% homemade noodles and artisanal miso. [Read more]
MariMari, the street-food shop where you can discover Korean kimbap
MariMari is the street-food stall where you can discover kimbap, a cult Korean street food dish. [Read more]
Bien Élevé, a family-run meat restaurant, from pasture to plate
Exceptional meats direct from the producer, matured on site, and a friendly bistro atmosphere, there's no doubt about it: you're at Bien Élevé! [Read more]
Starving Club, the street-food food court by Thibaut Spiwack, at Galeries Lafayette
At Galeries Lafayette Gourmet, the Starving Club is the place to go for generous, gourmet street food with family and friends. Fresh produce, fast service and really nice portions: we've found the winning combo for an on-the-go lunch, a chill dinner or a Sunday brunch! [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]
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]
The Wine Gate, the wine bar and dining cellar housed under the Galeries Lafayette dome
Under the emblematic Galeries Lafayette dome, The Wine Gate is the ultimate gourmet address! This hybrid wine bar-cellar restaurant offers modern cuisine created by chef Tom Vickers to sublimate over 100 grands crus from around the world. A QR code on each glass provides a wealth of information on the nectar in question. Chic and relaxed, The Wine Gate redefines the art of tasting, creating a memorable sensory experience. [Read more]
Hanabi, The Social Food's Japanese restaurant in the Hana hotel
Shirley Garrier and Mathieu Zouhairi, aka The Social Food, are taking over the kitchens at Hanabi, the Japanese restaurant in the Hana hotel. Opening expected in January! [Read more]
Pristine, an exciting bistronomic restaurant that embraces its love of plants
The Pristine restaurant and its cuisine of good sense and good taste is a superb discovery. An address that embraces its love of the sapid and generous vegetable. [Read more]
Madonna, a friendly Italian brasserie serving comforting pasta dishes
There's no need to cross the Alpine border to enjoy traditional Italian dishes: at Madonna, both the food and the atmosphere are reminiscent of the finest Milanese brasseries. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
And for exploring the neighborhood:
Things to do in the Opera and Grands Boulevards district: Ideas for outings and places to visit
Looking for great places to visit around the Opéra Garnier and Grands Boulevards, between the 2nd and 9th arrondissements of Paris? You've come to the right place! Restaurants, museums, covered passages—we'll tell you everything! [Read more]
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Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map opposite.
Things to do in the Opera and Grands Boulevards district: Ideas for outings and places to visit
