If some people dread the month ofAugust in Paris, others look forward to it... And for good reason, it's the opportunity to (re)discover the capital in a different way, to wander through the alleys emptied of cars, to go to a museum or a painting, to go through unknown districts, to take the time to stroll with your nose in the clouds, but also to enjoy bars and restaurants without waiting in line for hours!
Indeed, be reassured: some restaurants remain open during the whole month of August in Paris; it is your taste buds that will be happy! Whether you're in the mood for French cuisine or world cuisine, gastronomy or bistronomy, a sandwich on the go or a little sweet to brighten up your day, you're bound to find something to your liking in these good addresses that we've selected.
So without further ado, here are the good addresses open in August in Paris, for those who are stuck in the capital during the quietest month of the year and who simply dream of a good meal with friends!
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]
Very French Beans, coffee shop, grocery store and English restaurant in Les Batignolles
Part coffee shop, part grocery store and part English restaurant, Very French Beans is a true British deli that brings pies, sausage rolls and cookies to Batignolles. [Read more]
LArchimede - Bistronomic restaurant Paris 10, unpretentious neighborhood bistro
Modest and friendly, LArchimede - Restaurant Bistronomique Paris 10 is a typical neighborhood bistro. With its small terrace and bistronomic menu that changes from week to week, it's a place to remember for any gourmet stop-off on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Le Dali, Le Meurice's elegant gourmet restaurant, serving fine French cuisine
In the heart of the Le Meurice palace, the Le Dali restaurant, with its imposing Philippe Starck decor, invites you to relax and indulge, without the fuss. Chef Clémentine Bouchon unveils seasonal French cuisine, with a sprinkling of classic French dishes, ending with a farandole of pastries by chef Cédric Grolet. [Read more]
Round Egg Buns, eggy sandwiches on the Canal Saint-Martin
California on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin is Round Egg Buns. The menu features egg sandwiches that are tantalizing - not to say indecent! [Read more]
Polpo Plage, return of the beach terrace on the Seine with Marina and electric boats
Polpo plage reopens its doors! Now you can enjoy a lovely summer beach terrace with your feet in the sand, plus a marina where you can take a boat trip on the Seine! [Read more]
Restaurant Eunoe: a friendly, affordable neighborhood nugget near Atelier des Lumières
Restaurant Eunoe is a neighborhood nugget offering seasonal, inventive cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Atelier des Lumières, it's the perfect place for a gourmet break. [Read more]
Vitelloni, the traditional Italian institution on the outskirts of Carreau du Temple
A veritable institution on the edge of the Carreau du Temple, Les Vitelloni is the Italian restaurant that brings everyone together: lovers of traditional transalpine cuisine, couples with children who are welcome, enthusiastic gangs of friends and the crème de la crème of fashion and cinema. [Read more]
Moom Mam, the chic Thai restaurant in Paris
Sponsored - Moom Mam is one of the must-visit addresses for Thai gastronomy in Paris! Located in the lively Grands Magasins district, close to the Théâtre Mogador in the 9th arrondissement, Moom Mam offers a modern setting and authentic Thai cuisine with a 100% Thai team. [Read more]
L'Oiseau Blanc, high-flying gastronomy at the Peninsula Paris
L'Oiseau Blanc, the prestigious restaurant-bar terrace, is the pride of the Peninsula Paris hotel. This magical place welcomes you on the sixth floor of the Parisian palace, with a breathtaking 360° view of the city's finest monuments, including the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
La Felicità, Station F's XXL restaurant by Big Mamma
Big Mamma continues its ascent with an address even bigger, better and more impressive than its predecessors! Called La Felicità, this huge Italian restaurant x food-market awaits you at Station F, in the 13th arrondissement. 4,500m2 of floor space, including a 1,000m2 sunny terrace, 3 bars, 5 kitchens, a caffetteria open non-stop until 1 a.m. ... It's madness! [Read more]
Comptoir Général: a tropical escape in the heart of Paris
Évasion Tropicale in Paris: discover the Comptoir Général, a unique venue for memorable evenings in Paris [Read more]
TO restaurant, an exceptional Franco-Japanese fusion dinner in the 10th arrondissement of Paris
Sponsored - The TO restaurant in the 10th arrondissement of Paris offers a bistronomic experience a stone's throw from the Canal Saint Martin, with a unique carte blanche menu combining French and Japanese cuisine in 6 or 8 courses. [Read more]
Adraba, the restaurant that gives Levantine cuisine a new lease on life
The umpteenth new Levantine restaurant in Paris, Adraba stands out from its peers for its sincere approach and flamboyant execution. [Read more]
Ardent, fiery cuisine from starter to dessert
All fire and flame at Ardent, the 9th arrondissement restaurant dedicated to flame cooking. On chef Charley Breuvart's menu, everyone is treated equally: meat, fish and vegetables. [Read more]
Riviera Fuga, an Italian-Japanese restaurant floating on the Seine as beautiful as it is delicious
Barely open, the Riviera Fuga floating restaurant is already a firm fixture on the banks of the Seine, with its cuisine combining Italian and Japanese influences. [Read more]
Parisian institution La Tour d'Argent gets a makeover
A true Parisian institution, the Tour d'Argent unveils a new, more contemporary face, with the creation of a new bar and the opening of its rooftop. [Read more]
Faubourg Daimant, French and bourgeois vegetarian cuisine for saucing
And that's two for Daimant Collective! After Plan D and its vegan sandwiches, it's time for bourgeois cuisine and sauces at Faubourg Daimant, but always in 100% plant-based versions, of course! [Read more]
Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable. [Read more]
Au Pied de Cochon, gourmet cuisine at Les Halles day and night
Day or night, the brasserie Au Pied de Cochon delights Parisians and tourists alike with its traditional, generous French cuisine. A legendary address to try at least once in your life. [Read more]
The Hangar Y restaurant, designed by Guillaume Sanchez, and the guinguette
After delighting us with its guinguette last year, a new restaurant with a terrace on the water has opened its doors next to the historic Hangar Y, which has just opened its doors. We take a closer look at this new gourmet spot led by Guillaume Sanchez and the guinguette, which will be set up in the forest during the summer from May onwards. [Read more]
Le Café de l'Homme: the Trocadéro's terrace restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower
Café de l'Homme boasts one of the finest views of the Eiffel Tower. We're off to discover this restaurant, whose terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Trocadero and the Iron Lady. [Read more]
Rhodia, the café-restaurant of the Bourdelle Museum arrives
The Bourdelle Museum reopens its doors after several months of work, and unveils a new café-restaurant to be discovered as of March 28, 2023, within the former workshops of the famous sculptor. Named Le Rhodia in homage to Antoine Bourdelle's daughter, this spot promises an original and comforting menu, inspired by the artist's life. [Read more]
Accents Table Bourse, Ayumi Sugiyama's delicate starred restaurant
Delicacy, refinement and elegance are all terms that describe Accents Table Bourse, the first restaurant of Japanese pastry chef Ayumi Sugiyama, just a stone's throw from the Palais Brongniart, which has been awarded a Michelin star. [Read more]
Mala Boom, the first restaurant to serve málà xiāngguō, a highly spicy Chinese specialty
Are you familiar with málà xiāngguō, the Chinese specialty straight from the Sichuan region? Take the plunge at Mala Boom, the first restaurant to offer this highly spicy dish in Paris! [Read more]
Bolo Bolo Paris, the Chinese restaurant that takes you to Hong Kong
Bolo Bolo Paris is the name of this new Chinese restaurant which opened its doors in the 2nd district of Paris and which proposes to you to taste the kitchen which one finds in Hong Kong. [Read more]
Maison Kalios, the Greek siblings' grocery x delicatessen in Paris
Maison Kalios is the very first physical Kalios address in Paris. Here, you can pick up the finest local Greek produce in the grocery section, before preparing a colorful packed lunch at the catering counter! [Read more]
The Place To: restaurant, bar and coworking space in Paris' 10th arrondissement
The Place To is the new coffee shop in Paris's 10th arrondissement! The little brother of the brand's first address on avenue de Wagram, the restaurant welcomes you from early morning until nightfall, with a complete gourmet offer from breakfast to dinner, including lunch and Happy Hour. Bonus: several spaces, several atmospheres, ideal for coworking! [Read more]
Fi'lia, our test of the Pullman Paris Montparnasse's chic and modern Italian restaurant
Attention Italian food lovers! Head for Fi'lia, a restaurant in the 14th arrondissement, on the second floor of the Pullman Paris Montparnasse, offering a menu that smacks of la dolce vita, but with a Mediterranean twist. A wonderful culinary proposal to discover right now! [Read more]
Iluma, the festive Iberian tapas bar restaurant
Iluma alma iberica, the new Iberian restaurant with Spanish and Portuguese specialties, in tapas bar mode, is opening its doors to us in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. It's a bar-restaurant that comes alive on certain days, offering good times of sharing, both in drinks and on the plate. [Read more]
CoCo's chic brunch at the Opéra Garnier terrace restaurant
A chic, elegant Parisian brunch? Head to CoCo at the Opéra Garnier for a gourmet brunch every weekend in the historic building or on its sublime terrace overlooking the legendary building. [Read more]
Au Petit Riche, bourgeois French cuisine without a wrinkle
Since it opened in 1854, Au Petit Riche has been delighting the Parisian elite with its bourgeois French cuisine. [Read more]
Da Rosa Jr, a family affair based on good products
Arthur Da Rosa took over one of his family's addresses and revisited it in his own way. The result is Da Rosa Jr, where the idea remains the same: to share tapas and good times with friends. [Read more]
Yaya's generous Greek brunch at Halle Secrétan
At Yaya in Halle Secrétan, enjoy a cool, Greek-style brunch every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. On the menu: mezzés, Hellenic specialties and Drag Bingo! [Read more]
Maria Belza, Basque cuisine on the Canal Saint-Martin
For a taste of the South-West in Paris, head for Maria Belza. On the program: a good feast with friends, based on Basque specialties to share (or not)! [Read more]
Les Fous de l'Île, the Île Saint-Louis institution
Nestled on Île Saint-Louis, Les Fous de l'île is enjoying a new lease of life with the arrival of a new chef: Jonathan Lafon. [Read more]
Ralph's, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés restaurant for American-style lunch and brunch
Ralph's, the famous American restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, offers a cozy interior, a leafy terrace and, in summer, authentic American cuisine and a gourmet brunch. [Read more]
Bichettes, a friendly little canteen and grandma's recipes
Chez Bichettes, on the terrace, you can share grandma's dishes, made with local, seasonal produce, in an ultra-convivial atmosphere. Simple, comforting cuisine! [Read more]
Vesper, Lucas Felzine's stunning nikkei restaurant
Vesper is the name of the restaurant that's waking up the 7th arrondissement with its nikkei cuisine by Lucas Felzine and its sublime setting with two atmospheres for festive evenings. [Read more]
Gruppomimo, the gourmet Italian restaurant in the 17th district of Batignolles
Gruppomimo is the name of the Italian restaurant on rue Legendre in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Pizza, Pasta & amore, that's the motto of this brand, which has every intention of invading the capital. [Read more]
Stay tuned to discover other restaurants open in August in Paris, and remember to check that the restaurant you want is open by calling the establishment before going there!