A historic district located in the heart of Paris, the Marais is an iconic neighborhood, loved by tourists and true Parisians alike. It must be said that the Marais has many activities to offer, whether it's window shopping in the many boutiques in the area, discovering the artists of tomorrow in the art galleries, or learning about culture in the neighborhood's many museums, some of which are as interesting as they are beautiful—and listed as Historic Monuments.
And when it comes to eating out in the Marais, there's plenty to choose from, with a host of restaurants, counters, boui-bouis andstalls to suit all tastes, appetites and budgets. From Haut-Marais to Bas-Marais, from Place des Vosges to Musée Picasso, from Saint-Paul to Nicolas Flamel's house, via Hôtel de Ville and Temple, discover the district's finest restaurants.
French, Italian, Asian and street-food restaurants will fill your belly, so that you can resume your stroll through the winding cobbled streets of the district, with your taste buds feasting and your mouth watering.
Here are our top addresses for restaurants in Paris's Marais district, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple!
Cubana Café: Dining, drinks, salsa, live music and Latin nights
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Welcome to Cubana Café, a unique bar, restaurant, and smoking room where a warm atmosphere and Cuban flavors await you from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. during the week and until 5 a.m. on weekends.
Salsa lessons every Tuesday! [Read more]
Fat Belly, the crispy Asian rotisserie that's got the Marais drooling
New to the Marais, Fat Belly has everything it takes to become the new hotspot for food lovers. Roasted meats, house-made noodles and decadent desserts are all on the menu. [Read more]
Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - In the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais, Montorgueil and Châtelet, Le Sacré Frenchy is a timeless yet trendy neo-brasserie: a living space designed by Jean-Eudes Bernard and brought to life with Stefan Petit Halgatte (the creator behind numerous landmark spots in Paris and beyond, notably within the Paris Society group—Le Piaf, Les Planches, Raspoutine…). It features house-made cuisine by Chef Karen (whose background includes Ladurée and the George V), jazz nights, piano and DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, a family-friendly Sunday brunch, a spacious terrace, and the Salon Pompadour fully bookable for a party, birthday, or corporate event. [Read more]
C'Roll Sushi: We Tried the Japanese Spot That's Creating Buzz with Sushi in a Tube in Paris – Our Take
The sushi jumps off the tray and slides into a tube! In Paris, Push-Pop sushi is already making waves on TikTok and drawing a lunchtime crowd outside C'Roll Sushi, just a stone’s throw from the Centre Pompidou. Inspired by New York’s trendy food scene, these innovative maki rolls offer a fun, eye-catching format designed for on-the-go enjoyment. [Read more]
Anne, the star-rated restaurant at Pavillon de la Reine, begins a new chapter under the leadership of Thibault Sombardier
Just a stone’s throw from Place des Vosges, tucked inside the Pavillon de la Reine, the Michelin-starred restaurant Anne is opening a new chapter with Chef Thibault Sombardier. The cuisine is timeless—classic yet lively, elegant without pretension. [Read more]
Nobisan, the excellent Japanese restaurant specializing in delicate temaki in the Marais
After hand rolls, restaurateur Thomas Moreau tackles another icon of Japanese cuisine, temaki, at the Nobisan restaurant in the Marais. With great finesse, this noble establishment is a success. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Benoit, the soul of the Parisian bistro
Benoit Paris, a bistro founded in 1912 in the 4th arrondissement, perpetuates the spirit of traditional French cuisine in its elegant decor. [Read more]
Envie le Banquet, Eloi Spinnler's delicious all-you-can-eat buffet in Paris
Chef Eloi Spinnler unveils his third restaurant: an all-you-can-eat (and high-quality!) buffet in the Haut-Marais district. Envie le Banquet combines good taste, attractive prices and diversity. Something for everyone! [Read more]
Pezzopane: the family-run Italian sandwich shop with gourmet paninos in the Marais district
In the Marais district of Paris, Pezzopane invites you to Italy with its paninos featuring authentic Neapolitan recipes prepared in-house with 100% Italian products. Here, indulgence is a family affair, from sandwiches to desserts! [Read more]
Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet
Fabula is dead, replaced by Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris. An interlude in a magnificent historic and bucolic setting, but lacking in personality on the plate, all at a truly excessive price. [Read more]
Tycoz, charming Breton crêperie and oyster bar with shaded terrace in the Marais
Part Breton crêperie, part oyster bar, with a shady terrace backing onto a charming little park in the Marais, Tycoz has it all. [Read more]
L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, the restaurant with confidential bucolic terrace
Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails. [Read more]
Temple & Chapon, Mélanie Serre's New York-style address in the Experimental Marais hotel
On the corner of rue du Temple and rue Chapon, chef Mélanie Serre has opened a New York-style restaurant in the Experimental Marais hotel. And it's a delight. [Read more]
Aldehyde, Youssef Marzouk's Michelin-starred restaurant with a strong Tunisian flavour
What an overwhelming discovery Aldehyde is, the gourmet restaurant of chef Youssef Marzouk, lulled by memories of his childhood in Tunisia. [Read more]
Le Bel Canto, for a unique dinner-opera experience in Paris!
Sponsored - The Bel Canto Paris offers an extraordinary experience you should try at least once in your lifetime. Combining the worlds of opera and fine dining, this restaurant and performance venue masterfully blends the elegance of opera with the sophistication of French cuisine, all set in a magical location on the quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, beside the Seine! Bel Canto Paris welcomes you year-round! [Read more]
Onii-San: the excellent Japanese izakaya restaurant in Paris's Marais district
Japanese gastronomy continues to invade Paris. This autumn 2020, the 3rd arrondissement of the capital welcomes Onii-San; a new izakaya restaurant imagined and created by Arthur Cohen, Olivier Léone and Isaac Romero. On the menu? Delicious Japanese tapas that are both modern and creative, as well as hand-rolled temaki for gourmet discoveries. [Read more]
Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles
A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight. [Read more]
GrandCœur, the Paris address of Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco and his bourgeois cuisine
GrandCœur, the Parisian address of Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, is the perfect place to curl up in historic surroundings and savor the very best in bourgeois cuisine. [Read more]
Matka, chef Piotr Korzen's gourmet Polish restaurant
Young chef Piotr Korzen opens Matka, his first restaurant in Paris, featuring the great classics of Polish cuisine with a gastronomic twist. [Read more]
L'Auberge Nicolas Flamel in Paris: Gastronomy and history at the heart of a legendary place
Housed in one of the oldest houses in Paris, if not the oldest, built in 1407 by Nicolas Flamel, famous alchemist and benefactor, L'Auberge Nicolas Flamel combines heritage and haute cuisine. Under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam and now in the kitchen with chef Émile de France, this historic address offers a gastronomic experience where tradition and modernity intertwine. [Read more]
Pamela Popo, chic brasserie with refined menu in the Marais district
Rue François Miron, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, head to Pamela Popo for a cosy dinner with friends or loved ones. [Read more]
Maurice Sfez Café, Moïse Sfez's sweet and savoury coffee shop
A new year and a new address for Moïse Sfez, who opens Maurice Sfez Café in the Marais district, a sweet and savory coffee shop where you can wolf down Liège waffles and indecent egg and cheese. [Read more]
Maison Bretonne, the authentic Breton crêperie in Saint-Paul
For a real Breton galette, made with organic ingredients, head for Maison Bretonne in Saint-Paul. [Read more]
Blend, the ever-popular burger in Paris
Nearly 15 years after the opening of its first location, Blend remains one of Paris's leading burger brands. [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]
Panozzi, Italian street-food sandwiches filled with the finest ingredients
At Panozzi, panozzo sandwiches come in all shapes and sizes, in a multitude of original and tasty recipes. [Read more]
BIGBANG IV: the Korean restaurant with cheesy dishes!
Sponsored - In a luxurious setting, the Korean restaurant BIGBANG IV offers you many cheesy dishes like tteobokki cheese 떡볶이, the must-try Korean Ramen Jjampong 짬뽕, and always Korean barbecues with finely marinated meat, for a gourmet immersion in Korea! [Read more]
Datil, chef Manon Fleury’s plant-based gastronomic dining experience
Chef Manon Fleury finally takes the plunge and opens her first restaurant in Paris, Datil. With the entire foodosphere eagerly awaiting her arrival, she succeeds with flying colors, unveiling a cuisine imbued with naturalness, seasonality and humanity, with great delicacy. [Read more]
Les Chouettes restaurant, the hidden bistronomic nugget in an unusual setting
Bye bye the Grand Duc, Les Chouettes restaurant is back in this historic building. In a unique space under an Eiffel glass roof, you'll enjoy finely-crafted, gourmet French brasserie cuisine. Just a stone's throw from the Carreau du Temple. [Read more]
Addommé: our test of the tasty Neapolitan restaurant in Paris' Marais district - Definitely closed
Pizza lovers head to Addommé, a new Neapolitan address nestled near Place des Vosges, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement. This must-visit address promises a culinary journey to Naples, without leaving the charm of the Marais. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Café Restaurant Azzedine Alaïa: Italian couture cuisine in the fashion designer's foundation
The Café-Restaurant de la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa offers an exceptional culinary experience in the heart of the Marais district. Hidden just a stone's throw from the BHV, under an elegant glass roof, this haven of peace harmoniously blends couture and Italian gastronomic delights. For lunch, chef Ivan Schenatti's weekly market menu reveals a tasty journey to the lands of the Botte, creating a gourmet interlude in the stylish, arty world of the iconic fashion designer. [Read more]
Ginsburger Vegetarian Superstar, the kick-ass veggie burger restaurant
In the heart of the Saint-Paul district, on the corner of Rue du Roi de Sicile and Rue de Ferdinand Duval, Ginsburger Vegetarian Superstar serves burgers, fries, salads, specialty coffees and homemade cakes all day long. [Read more]
Bombance, the Marais' finest bistronomic discovery
Bombance, a bistronomic restaurant in the Marais district of Paris, is a delightful discovery, with well-thought-out, well-crafted dishes! [Read more]
Florence Kahn, the stunning Jewish institution in the Marais that hasn't aged a day
A true pillar of Ashkenazi culture and an authentic Jewish institution in the Marais, Florence Kahn has not aged a day since 1988 and still offers unrivalled pleasure. [Read more]
Alfi, quality sandwiches and good mood in the Marais
At Alfi, the sandwiches are prepared with generosity and in a good mood, just like in a real New York delicatessen. The only difference is that it's in the Marais! [Read more]
Tata burger, the unusual restaurant with willy burgers in the Marais
Tata Burger is the restaurant you'd like to have close to home: a generous cuisine, no fuss, formulas (or burgers) at low prices and above all, a warm welcome for this beautiful address not to be missed in the Marais. [Read more]
Evi Evane, Greek delicatessen and sunny grocery store in the Marais
Evi Evane has set up store in the Marais district of Paris with a well-stocked Hellenic grocery store and a caterer offering traditional Greek mezzés and recipes. [Read more]
Qasti, exquisite Lebanese cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam
Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam recounts his childhood in the streets and markets of Tripoli at his bistro Qasti on Rue Saint-Martin. A thrilling table. [Read more]
Faurn and his man'ouchés, Alan Geaam's Lebanese pizzas
Alan Geaam has opened Faurn, a restaurant a stone's throw from his previous addresses, where he makes it a point of honour to introduce diners to man'ouché, the Lebanese cousin of pizza! [Read more]
Act II (formerly Au_Top): the secret rooftop in Paris for a high Japanese cuisine
Acte II (formerly Au_Top) is a gourmet rooftop restaurant hidden away in the heart of the capital, with a surprising 360° view. Jean Philippe de la Perle's restaurant offers a panoramic view over the rooftops of Paris, while Masahide Ikuta's dishes reveal a high Japanese gastronomy. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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What to do in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Things to do and great places to visit
Looking for a great place in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to rue de Bretagne, spanning the 3rd and 4th arrondissements? You’re in luck: this iconic Paris neighborhood is still full of great places to go. Follow our guide to the best spots! [Read more]
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What to do in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Things to do and great places to visit
