Fancy a timeless moment enjoying homemade pastries? In Paris, oriental tea rooms invite you to relax in a warm atmosphere, surrounded by refined decor and sweet treats. People come here for the tea, of course—often mint green tea served piping hot in an ornate metal teapot—but also for the warm welcome and the scents of orange blossom, honey, and spices.
These places combine influences from North Africa and the Middle East and offer a wide range of sweet treats: gazelle horns, baklava, makrouts, chebakias, zlabias, stuffed dates, almond shortbread, and pistachio and rose pastries.
Oriental tea rooms are also places to meet up. People gather there with friends, family or even on their own for a quiet, sweet break. Some have a traditional atmosphere, with benches, mosaics, lanterns and soft music; others revisit the genre with a more contemporary touch, while retaining the soul of the place.
Some of these places even offer oriental brunches, combining savory and sweet dishes made with traditional ingredients. True havens of tranquility, Paris's oriental tea rooms invite you to slow down, savor and share a warm moment over recipes passed down through generations. Here are the best places to go!
Maison Ambre, Moroccan canteen and tea room with home-made pastries, brunch and Ftour menu
Maison Ambre is the name of this canteen, tea room and pastry shop in the 15th arrondissement, just a stone's throw from Gare Montparnasse. Bowls to compose, tagine and pastries of the day await you. [Read more]
Laouz, the fine Algerian patisserie, café and tea room in Paris
Laouz is the name of this Algerian company offering fine oriental pastries, so kawaii. With no fewer than 6 boutiques in Paris today, the house continues to delight us with classic creations, as well as more original delicacies. Like little jewels, we let ourselves be seduced by sweets with flavors from here and elsewhere. Also a tea room, the house offers a full range of catering services. [Read more]
Qasti Patisserie and Tearoom by Alan Geaam, the gourmet spot for Lebanese sweets
Looking for good, authentic, artisanal Lebanese pastries in Paris? Alan Geaam, the Michelin-starred chef we love so much, launches Qasti Pâtisserie libanaises, a takeaway and tearoom to indulge in distinctive oriental flavors. [Read more]
Maison Gazelle, the paradise of Moroccan gazelle horns
Maison Gazelle is the boutique-teahouse where you can enjoy Moroccan gazelle horns. Thinner than Algerian gazelle horns, they come in 7 flavors and are served with cold-pressed almond milk or gazelle horn ice cream. And if you don't want to miss out on all the fun, you can also try the salted gazelle horns! [Read more]
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The best Middle Eastern pastries in Paris, our top spots
In Paris, Middle Eastern and Maghrebian pastries blend tradition with indulgence. Almonds, honey, orange blossom—these sweet treats include baklava, gazelle horns, zlabia, and makrouds... Oriental pastries are sure to satisfy even the sweetest tooth, especially as a treat to break the fast during Ramadan. [Read more]
The best Middle Eastern pastries in Paris, our top spots
