Once marked by the famous Bastille prison, destroyed during the French Revolution in 1789, the Bastille neighborhood now revolves around the Place de la Bastille, dominated by the July Column, which commemorates these revolutionary events.
Around the square, the area's small streets are lined with lively cafés, trendy restaurants and stores where you can buy your choice of manga figurines, musical instruments or second-hand books. It's the perfect place to drink, eat, learn and meet new people!
Adjacent to Bastille, the Roquette area has an industrial and working-class history, and also takes its name from a prison - the former Petite Roquette prison, which disappeared in the 20th century. Eclectic and convivial, this corner of the capital's 11th arrondissement is brimming with good addresses, from contemporary art galleries and bistronomic restaurants to clubs where you can dance the night away and affordable bars.
All good reasons to take a stroll in this corner of the City of Light. And if you fancy a bite to eat while you're out and about, check out our restaurant recommendations for the Bastille and Roquette districts!
Il Tornello, the latest Italian eatery specializing in traditional pasta and pizza, offers authentic flavors crafted with ancient grains and sourdough.
Il Tornello, located on Rue des Tournelles in the 4th arrondissement, is the latest Italian eatery offering authentic trattoria-style cuisine just moments from Place des Vosges. Their menu features sourdough pizzas made with traditional flours, homemade fresh pasta, and a simple yet enticing selection of dishes—available Thursday through Monday in the heart of the Marais. [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]
Épopée: the delicious bistronomic restaurant with Japanese chef Yurika Kitano at the helm.
Looking for a tasty bistronomic spot in the Charonne district of Paris? Head to Épopée, a restaurant for bon vivants that showcases sincere and oh-so-delicious dishes concocted by Japanese chef Yurika Kitano. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Bofinger, the Alsatian grande dame of Bastille
Opened in 1864 in Bastille, Bofinger is the oldest Alsatian brasserie in Paris. With its cupola, wood panelling and seafood, it embodies the elegance of Parisian brasseries. [Read more]
Sababa, the Voltaire Consulate's short-lived Palestinian-Israeli restaurant
On October 11, 2025, the Voltaire Consulate opened Sababa, a short-lived Palestinian-Israeli restaurant. A table inaugurated as a sign of dialogue and reconciliation. [Read more]
Antica Pizzeria Da Michele: the legendary Neapolitan pizzeria moves (finally!) to Paris - opening date
The legendary Antica Pizzeria Da Michele finally opens in Paris! Following in the footsteps of Naples, London and New York, the Neapolitan institution is set to open just a stone's throw from the Place de la Bastille in early September. On the menu? The true Neapolitan pizza, generous and cult. [Read more]
Ti Dodo Gourmand, Mauritian street food in Paris and a radiant boss
The riches of Mauritian street-food await you at Ti Dodo Gourmand, a small restaurant in Bastille that celebrates the cuisine of Mauritius. [Read more]
Baratruf: the first truffle bar to take root in Paris's Marais district
Truffles are off the beaten track at Baratruf, Paris' very first truffle bar. A sharp counter, a vaulted ambience and a plateful of local produce: here, you can munch on the black diamond without fuss, right in the heart of the Marais district. [Read more]
Bonnie: a quick lunch overlooking the whole of Paris with the "power lunch" formula
Nestled in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, Bonnie's restaurant is located on the top floor of the SO/Paris Hotel, a renowned five-star hotel. This spring, the restaurant is offering a new affordable formula, which should enable you to have lunch in 45 minutes top -chrono: the "power lunch". [Read more]
Jip, the Korean house of chef Esu Lee at Voltaire
Jip is the name of the Korean restaurant that chef Esu Lee opened at the beginning of the year, on the Voltaire side of Paris. [Read more]
Les Amoureuses Bis, the excellent wine bar x dining cellar of Les Amoureuses
The Amoureuses team opens its little sister, Les Amoureuses Bis, a wine bar where quality finger food and choice wines come together. [Read more]
SENsation, we tested Samuel Lee's new Chinese restaurant in Paris
Michelin-starred chef Samuel Lee, known for having won the only Michelin star awarded to a Chinese restaurant in France at the Shangri-La, has opened his own establishment in Paris. SENsation, located on rue Saint-Maur in the 11th arrondissement. We take you on a tour of this place, which combines a warm welcome with refined Chinese cuisine. [Read more]
Virtus, a discreet but brilliant Michelin-starred restaurant
Taken over by chef Frédéric Lorimier and his wife Camille Gouyer, Virtus immediately regained the Michelin star that had evaporated following the departure of the former chefs. And it's richly deserved: although particularly discreet, this Michelin-starred restaurant has more than one trick up its sleeve to melt diners' hearts. [Read more]
Santa Carne, the place to be for lovers of Argentine-style grilled meat at Bastille
In Argentinian, Santa Carne literally translates as "sacred meat", "holy meat", and it's no coincidence that this address is so named. Here, meat is more than sacred, it's a religion: cooked, prepared or roasted according to the principles of Argentine parilladas, Santa Carne takes you back to Latin America for a meal to share. [Read more]
Q Bar, the excellent Thai restaurant and cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement.
We'd like to take you on a tour of Q Bar, a Thai restaurant featuring homemade dishes made with fresh ingredients, and historically the first Thai bistro to open in Paris. Exotic cocktails, astonishing pad thai and superb, flavorful plates await you in a pretty, unique decor. [Read more]
Prost, a Jules Verne-style German speciality restaurant and speakeasy in Bastille
Just a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, you'll find comfort food, Franco-German specialities and craft beers at Prost, a surprising restaurant full of surprises! [Read more]
La Sabicherie, home of the 'other' Israeli sandwich
Less well known than the falafel sandwich, the sabich has nothing to envy it! You can eat it to go at La Sabicherie, near Bastille and now at SoPi too! [Read more]
Suzie Wong, Bastille's Chinese restaurant with Biang Biang noodles
Suzie Wong is the name of the Panda Panda team's latest restaurant in Paris's 11th arrondissement. With its relaxed 70s-style decor, fresh noodle dishes, homemade dim sum and cool cocktails, this Chinese restaurant is sure to please. [Read more]
Café Content, the friendly brasserie for inventive seasonal cuisine at affordable prices in Paris
Fresh, seasonal produce sublimated through inventive cuisine: that's the promise of Café Content. This brasserie in Paris's 11th arrondissement puts a smile on your face with its creative dishes at affordable prices, and a menu that changes every week to keep things fresh. [Read more]
La Crêperie Bertine, the family address for gourmet galettes and crêpes
Avenue Ledru-Rollin is home to crêperie Bertine, an address where mother and son work hand in hand to serve you freshly prepared crêpes and galettes every day. [Read more]
Yard, Culinaries' bistro and natural wine cellar
Bistro at lunchtime, cellar dining in the evening, and for both lunch and dinner, plain skittles for a cheerful toast: this is Yard, the Culinaries restaurant just a stone's throw from Père Lachaise. [Read more]
Dersou signs renewal with young American chef Alexander Southward
Leaving the past behind, Dersou is writing a new page in its history under the aegis of young American chef Alexander Southward and mixologist Amaury Guyot. [Read more]
Ayahuma, a stunning, friendly and (very) affordable Ecuadorian restaurant
Between Voltaire and Père Lachaise, a well-kept secret that local regulars pass on to each other: the Ayahuma restaurant. A (very) friendly, (very) tasty and (very) affordable address. A big yes. [Read more]
Facette, the festive restaurant under the Mazette where you can eat, drink and dance the night away
Le Mazette now boasts a festive restaurant called Facette. The place to eat, drink and dance the night away! [Read more]
Yoda : the new eclectic and warm restaurant in the 12th district of Paris
Yoda is THE eclectic and warm restaurant located in the 12th district of Paris! Come and enjoy a generous, colorful and mixed cuisine in a natural and friendly setting near the Aligre market. To taste on the spot or to take away! [Read more]
Bonnie : the bar-restaurant and club perched in the SO/Paris hotel
A new spot with a perched terrace opened in Paris on September 6, 2022. Here is Bonnie, the restaurant-bar and club signed Paris Society which takes its quarters on the 15th and 16th floors of SO/Paris, the trendy hotel on the quays of the Seine in the Marais district. [Read more]
Père Lacheese, Monbleu's all-you-can-eat raclette dairy and bar
Fancy an all-you-can-eat raclette? It's happening at Monbleu cheese dairies and restaurants! This is your chance to discover Père Lacheese, the new Monbleu fromagerie-buvette, just a stone's throw from Père-Lachaise! [Read more]
Fitzroy: Paris' very first Public House
The unique atmosphere of Australia comes to Paris thanks to Fitzroy! To be discovered in the 11th arrondissement, this new hybrid and federative place, described as a real "Public House", evolves with the hours. From the morning coffee shop to the evening concerts and the unmissable weekend brunch... Fitzroy will surprise many! [Read more]
Bao Express, the Bao Family's restaurant x bakery x hidden bar in Paris
The Bao Family has just opened a new restaurant called Bao Express, coupled with a bakery, Bao Bakery, and a hidden bar, The Underpool! [Read more]
Le Coqui, the right address for a seafood aperitif with an excellent quality-price ratio
Le Coqui is the tapas bar that democratizes and dusts off the traditional seafood platter. Here, fresh shellfish and crustaceans treat you to excellent value for money. Perfect for lovers of oyster-apéros! [Read more]
Blanca, Fernando de Tomaso's stunning Argentinian restaurant with Basque accents
And that's two for chef Fernando de Tomaso who, after Biondi, unveils a stunning new Argentinian address, tinged with Basque accents: Blanca, near Bastille. A wonderful discovery. [Read more]
Pizzou Aligre, our photos of the beautiful pizzas with toppings 100% made in France
After a first address a stone's throw from Pigalle, Pizzou, the king of made-in-France pizzas, has opened a new cantine in the heart of the Aligre district, in the 12th arrondissement. A beautiful menu featuring French terroir for all fusion cuisine lovers to discover. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
TiTi Palacio, the huge bar-restaurant and coworking space
TiTi Palacio is the huge 500 m2 bar-restaurant that has opened its doors in The People Paris Marais, itself located in the new Félicité Paris Sully-Morland eco-neighborhood. [Read more]
Orgueil, small plates to share without prejudice and gastronomy by Eloi Spinnler
On the one hand, a bistro with small sharing plates, on the other, a bistronomic table in front of the ovens; Orgueil is a multi-faceted restaurant that young chef Eloi Spinnler directs with a master's hand. [Read more]
Diggity, a friendly, witty neighborhood canteen
Comforting bistro fare and a matter of good friends, that's all we needed to appreciate Diggity. Oh yes, famous pot-au-feu croquettes, touché! [Read more]
Restaurant Passerini: we tested the best Italian restaurant in Paris according to the 50 Top Italy 2022 guide.
Restaurant Passerini is THE must-visit Italian restaurant in Paris's 12th arrondissement. An establishment with a reputation that earned it 9th place in the 50 Top Italy guide's 2022 ranking of the world's best Italian restaurants. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Comptoir Veggie, the vegan canteen of the 12th district
On avenue Ledru Rollin, in the 12th arrondissement, lovers of good vegetarian food will find a cosy little spot that is half coffee shop, half canteen at Comptoir Veggie. [Read more]
B.Better, the perfect tapas bar for a veggie aperitif
Attention vegetarians, flexitarians and other vegans! Head for B.Better, a restaurant in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, where you'll discover a menu as gourmet as it is healthy, designed for lovers of plant-based cuisine. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Jinchan Shokudo, an authentic and popular izakaya in the heart of Paris
Jinchan Shokudo is the place to go for lovers of Japanese culture. In this authentic izakaya with a popular spirit, you'll find a menu brimming with tapas and gourmet dishes made from fine yet affordable produce. What could be better? [Read more]
Giorgio, Dalmata's signature Italian restaurant
Giorgio is the name of the 100% Italian gourmet address created by Gruppo Dalmata. Join us in Paris's 11th arrondissement to get to know this new spot and experience a space-time journey as festive as it is gourmet. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
And to stroll around the neighborhood:
Things to do in the Bastille and Roquette neighborhood: Ideas for outings and great places to visit
Follow the guide to discover everything there is to see and do in the Bastille and La Roquette neighborhoods, straddling the 4th, 11th, and 12th arrondissements of Paris! [Read more]
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Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map opposite.
Things to do in the Bastille and Roquette neighborhood: Ideas for outings and great places to visit
