There isn't just one Mediterranean cuisine, but many. From Provence to Greece, via Lebanon, Israel, Tunisia,Spain and Morocco, all these cuisines are distinct yet very similar, responding to each other with key ingredients such asolive oil, spices, grilled meats - especially lamb - and, of course, fresh, colorful vegetables.
Full of richness and bursting with sunshine, Mediterranean cuisine has many fans in Paris, and rightly so! The capital abounds inMediterranean addresses, from Spanish bodegas to Marseille boui-boui, Greek taverns to Italian trattorias. And let's not forget the oriental patisseries for connoisseurs, featuring honey, dates, almonds and fresh fruit.
Levantine cuisine, Middle Eastern cuisine, Iberian cuisine, Arabic cuisine or Jewish cuisine... The hardest part will certainly be choosing between all the fresh, well-balanced, flavorful and colorful gastronomies that await you in the capital. Let's get started: here are the best addresses for Mediterranean restaurants in Paris!
Provençal restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
We're off to discover the capital's sunny Provencal restaurants. Just like Marseille in Paris! [Read more]
Corsican restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
For a return trip to the Isle of Beauty without even leaving the capital, turn to these top Corsican restaurant addresses in Paris! [Read more]
Greek restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Looking for some sunshine on your plate? Here are the best Greek restaurants in Paris, for a lunch that will get your heart beating and your taste buds tingling! [Read more]
Lebanese restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Gourmet and healthy, Lebanese gastronomy is THE cuisine of pleasure. How about a delicious meal at a Lebanese restaurant in Paris? [Read more]
Israeli restaurants in Paris, our top addresses for Jewish cuisine
Let yourself be tempted by the diversity and conviviality of Jewish cuisine at Israeli restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Tunisian restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
How about Tunisian for lunch? Here are the best addresses for Tunisian restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Moroccan restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
If you're looking to savor dishes with bright colors and spices that will take your senses on a journey, you've come to the Moroccan restaurants of Paris. [Read more]
Algerian restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Here are the best addresses of Algerian restaurants in Paris for a colorful and tasty lunch! [Read more]
Restaurants in the Middle East
As diverse as they are varied, Middle Eastern restaurants are plentiful in Paris, and promise some wonderful discoveries. Here are the best addresses! [Read more]
Spanish restaurants in Paris, our top addresses for Iberian cuisine
Paella, croquetas, tapas and tortillas await you at Spanish restaurants in Paris. The perfect place to discover the diversity of Iberian cuisine! [Read more]
Italian restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
In the mood for Italian? Here are the best Italian restaurants in Paris to enjoy transalpine specialties! [Read more]
Kuccini, the Parisian osteria with "cicchetti" to share
Sponsored - Paris is full of Italian restaurants, but at Kuccini's, it's the typical "Osteria" experience, with typical Italian cicchetti to share in a very convivial atmosphere. [Read more]
Etsi - Le Bistro, the Greek-Parisian tavern in Paris' 18th arrondissement
Etsi - Le Bistro, is the first of two restaurants run by Franco-Greek chef Mikaëla Liaroutsos. Located just a few minutes from the Montmartre cemetery, Etsi takes us to Greece for a meal. [Read more]
Nepita, the Hotel Florida's Mediterranean restaurant, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot
Chef Amandine Chaignot is responsible for the Mediterranean menu at Nepita, the restaurant of the Hotel Florida. [Read more]
The Solis bar & restaurant takes you on a Mediterranean voyage just a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe.
Generous, well-stocked tables with sunny flavors, a warm, leafy atmosphere, authentic cuisine and a spirit of sharing - let yourself be carried away by the Solis spirit! [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]
Kapara, the rebirth of Balagan with chef Zohar Sasson
Balagan is dead, long live Kapara! The menu has changed, but the venue and its boisterous atmosphere remain the same. And in the colorful plates, sunny dishes signed Assaf Granit and executed by chef Zohar Sasson. [Read more]
Halo, top chef Victor Blanchet's excellent restaurant hidden behind a concept store
Chef Victor Blanchet takes over Halo, a multi-faceted space that's part concept store, part bistro restaurant, part hidden cocktail bar, part private dining room. A unique address well worth the detour! [Read more]
Pomelo, the Mediterranean bistro on the Grands Boulevards
Nestled in the heart of the lively Grands Boulevards district, Pomelo Bistrot presents itself as a Mediterranean oasis at 153 Rue Montmartre in the 2nd arrondissement. Open from 08:00 to 1:00, the spot offers a sunny escape whatever the hour. Looking to add some sunshine to your plate? We'll take you on a tour of this lively, gourmet restaurant. [Read more]
Ardi, the restaurant and concept store based on Palestinian cuisine and handicrafts
In the 18th arrondissement, take the time to discover Palestinian gastronomy and craftsmanship at the only restaurant in Paris to celebrate Palestinian know-how. A warm and authentic concept store! [Read more]
Sama, the Lebanese restaurant that rethinks mezzés in the 11th arrondissement
The fruit of a collaboration between three friends, the Lebanese restaurant Sama rethinks mezzés, with all the hospitality typical of Levantine tables. [Read more]
Les Bascules, the delicious Mediterranean restaurant on rue de la Bourse
Discover Les Bascules, a new Mediterranean restaurant with Lebanese specialties on rue de la Bourse in Paris. For a sunny lunch, rich in flavors, or festive dinners and musical evenings, this is the spot to have a good time. [Read more]
Langosteria at Cheval Blanc Paris: Italy invites itself with treasures from the sea
A Langosteria restaurant is set to open at Cheval Blanc Paris in September 2021, with the desire to offer the best of Italian fish, seafood and shellfish in one of Paris's finest hotels. [Read more]
Bloom Garden, chef Olivier Streiff's restaurant in the Bloom House hotel
Chef Olivier Streiff, a former Top Chef contestant, arrives in Paris at the Bloom Garden restaurant in the Bloom House hotel. [Read more]
Brasserie Valma, the delicious and affordable Provencal restaurant on Canal Saint-Martin
As delicious as it is affordable, Brasserie Valma is already a must for any successful stroll along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Guefen, chef Ohad Amzallag's seafood restaurant: photos and reviews
Chef Ohad Amzallag unveils Guefen, his first restaurant in the Marais district, with a surprising bias! [Read more]
Restaurant Norieta: an air of Provence without leaving Paris
Good food, good humor and an air of Provence: that's the promise of Norieta restaurant in Paris. Nestled in the 10th arrondissement, this exotic address offers sun-drenched dishes at excellent value for money. [Read more]
Laurier at Galeries Lafayette: Greek culinary journey by Chef Mavrommatis
Discover Laurier, chef Mavrommatis' elegant Greek restaurant nestled in the Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées, an ode to Mediterranean cuisine. [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]
Friday Night, Jewish Shabbat specialties every day of the week
You don't have to wait until Friday night to celebrate. At Vendredi Soir, Shabbat is every day of the week, with Jewish specialties traditionally shared at family tables. [Read more]
Choukran, couscous and Moroccan sandwiches by Abdel Alaoui
Abdel Alaoui opens the Choukran restaurant in the 9th arrondissement. On the menu: couscous, chakchouka and Moroccan sandwiches. [Read more]
Elia, the authentic Greek restaurant in Paris's 11th arrondissement
Elia is the name of a small Greek restaurant in the 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Place de la République, that's well worth a visit. It's a real little corner of Athens, serving authentic and delicious homemade pitas and mezzes. [Read more]
How about a little sunshine on your plate?