On the Left Bank, the Latin Quarter is one of Paris's historic districts, famous for having been the meeting place and hub of the greatest artists of the last century. Did you know that its name derives from the fact that, at the time, classes at the area's prestigious universities were taught exclusively in Latin?
With its bookstores, historic tearooms and patisseries, museums and art galleries, as well as art-house theaters and cinemas, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Odéon are a district with a special energy: cultural, artistic and chic.
But so many discoveries, it's good to know that the Quartier Latin boasts many fine restaurants to satisfy every appetite and taste. From gourmet restaurants to small street-food stalls, from Italian specialties to Asian dishes, from the oldest restaurants in Paris to new ones that have just opened, it's possible to please your taste buds in Saint-Germain!
To help you find your way around, here are our top addresses in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Odéon. There's no shortage of good restaurants!



The Cubana Café Paris Montparnasse bar-restaurant-smoking room: fiesta, flavours & caliente atmosphere!
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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.
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Soma Sando, the Japanese sandwich restaurant Paris 6th arrondissement
Looking for a good address to discover Japanese sandos in Paris? Sōma Sando, a kissaten (Japanese coffee shop) located near the Jardin du Luxembourg in the 6th arrondissement, offers generously garnished Japanese sandwiches. We tried them out during Korean Food Week and tell you all about it. [Read more]



A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Select, in the rhythm of the Roaring Twenties
Opened in 1923 on Boulevard Montparnasse, Le Select has embodied the artistic and literary spirit of Paris for a century, with its mythical figures, unchanged decor and ever-present effervescence. [Read more]



A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Brasserie Lipp, living memory of Saint-Germain
Since 1880, Brasserie Lipp has welcomed writers, politicians and sauerkraut lovers to its Belle Époque decor. A German-Pratin mainstay. [Read more]



A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Les Deux Magots, artistic life in Saint-Germain
A landmark of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Deux Magots embodies the Paris of letters and cafés. Opened in 1885, it was the Art Deco haunt of Sartre, Beauvoir and Hemingway. [Read more]



The history of Paris's great restaurants: La Petite Chaise, the oldest restaurant in Paris
Located on rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement, La Petite Chaise is the oldest restaurant in Paris still in operation. Since 1680, it has embodied bourgeois tradition in a warm, old-fashioned setting. [Read more]



Cherry, the Italian-American restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The Italian-American marriage is very much in vogue in Paris at the moment, and Cherry, the new restaurant that has just opened in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is proof of this. [Read more]



Cody's Bagel, generous bagels to go in the 7th arrondissement
On Rue de Grenelle, in the 7th arrondissement, two brothers have just opened Cody, an excellent bagel shop in the 7th arrondissement. [Read more]



Ojii Paris, an elegant Japanese restaurant with an intimate atmosphere and top-flight cuisine
This confidential address bridges the gap between Paris and Tokyo. Ojii is one of our favorite restaurants, transporting us into a chic, hushed world where we can savor refined Japanese cuisine. [Read more]



Bistronomic restaurant Sauvage celebrates its 10th anniversary
The Sauvage bistronomic restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with the same guiding principle: to honor French terroir and local know-how. [Read more]



Restaurant Rech moves into the gardens of the Maison de l'Amérique latine
Restaurant Rech moves into the gardens of the Maison de l'Amérique latine from May 26, 2021. Here, you'll find the must-try dishes of this 17th arrondissement fish restaurant taken over by Alain Ducasse, to be enjoyed out of sight on a leafy terrace. [Read more]



Izakaya Dassai, Yannick Alléno's traditional Japanese table at Beaupassage
Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno opens L'Izakaya Dassai in charming Beaupassage, a Japanese restaurant where he reveals his favorite Japanese specialties. [Read more]
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Grain[s], the Becs Parisiens wine & sake cellar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Wines, sakes and carefully prepared dishes, Grain[s], the new dining cellar of Becs Parisiens, has everything you need for a great evening out in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. [Read more]



Tina, Cristina and Pierre Chomet's relaxed tapas bar, Paris 6th arrondissement
Good plan alert! Cristina and Pierre Chomet (Top Chef 2021), are opening a brand new restaurant-tapas bar in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. We set out to discover this cool, gourmet spot, where gourmet Spanish dishes rhyme with conviviality. [Read more]



Galette Café, oysters, crepes and Breton galettes in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
For a seaside break... in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, head for Galette Café. On the menu: oysters, Breton galettes and wheat crêpes, all washed down with cider, of course. [Read more]



Café Louise, the modern brasserie in Saint-Germain-des-Prés that makes you brush up on your classics
Café Louise is the contemporary brasserie that attracts Parisians and tourists alike to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. At any time of day, this restaurant serves up French specialties and comfort food on a 100% home-made menu. [Read more]



La Poissonnerie Viot, the ice-free fishmonger with a fresh fish table
Poissonnerie Viot, located in Austin du Marché Saint-Germain, Paris, is a fishmonger like no other. It's a fishmonger's without ice, for ecological reasons but also so as not to alter the taste of the fish. And you can even enjoy 100% fresh fish dishes. [Read more]



Loulou Paris: an Australian-inspired gourmet and healthy restaurant in the Latin Quarter
Sponsored - Loulou Paris is the colorful, Australian-inspired restaurant on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris's 5th arrondissement. From breakfast to dinner, brunch and afterwork, you'll find generous, healthy, gourmet cuisine with gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu, served in a warm and comforting setting. [Read more]



Le Gainsbarre, the café-restaurant and cocktail bar at the Maison Gainsbourg
Le Gainsbarre is the name of a hybrid café-restaurant by day and cocktail bar-restaurant by night in the Maison Gainsbourg, the famous house transformed into a museum in honor of the artist. With a decor evoking the artist's early piano-bar years, come and enjoy a room service menu from lunch to dinner. [Read more]



Dandino: our test of this fine Italian restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Dandino is the beautiful Italian restaurant in Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés district! Opened by chef Arnaud Ancora, Dandino offers an air of dolce vita with an authentic menu, all within an elegant, powdery decor and a captivating musical ambience. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]



Dinner on a bus from Saint Germain to the Eiffel Tower!
One of the most original experiences the capital has to offer is eating in a bus with Paris as a backdrop. Discover the Bus Saint Germain 1920, the imperial bus that treats you to a Roaring Twenties atmosphere while admiring the most beautiful monuments the City of Light has to offer. [Read more]



Saigon d'Antan, the authentic Vietnamese restaurant Paris 6th arrondissement, near the Jardin du Luxembourg
Saigon d'Antan is a traditional Vietnamese restaurant located near the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, offering an authentic Vietnamese experience. This popular restaurant in the Odeon district is always busy, and is the perfect place to enjoy Pho and Banh Xéo in the heart of Paris. [Read more]



Akabeko, the Franco-Japanese setting of chef Yasuo Nanaumi in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The new home of chef Yasuo Nanaumi in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Akabeko combines French and Japanese gastronomy with elegance. [Read more]



Baillotte: an excellent bistronomic restaurant led by chef Satoshi Amitsu
If you're a fan of bistronomic dining with a Japanese sensibility, you'll want to check out Baillotte. The second address of Narro's owners, this restaurant showcases the high-flying cuisine of Japanese chef Satoshi Amitsu, where local and seasonal products offer a memorable gourmet experience. [Read more]



Specimen, smash burgers made to order in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Another smash burger restaurant in Paris? Yes, but at Specimen, they're done the right way, with a return to the very essence of the smash burger. [Read more]



Marcello: the Italian cuisine restaurant gets a makeover in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Located in front of the Saint-Germain market, Marcello is THE restaurant of the Saint-Germain-de-Prés district which mixes the sweetness of Italy with the refinement of the cuisine in a resolutely modern setting, with a vast terrace sheltered from the tumult of the city. A beautiful place that the editorial staff had to test... We tell you about it! [Read more]



Le Méchoui du Prince, the Moroccan restaurant that bewitches the taste buds
Le Méchoui du Prince is a Moroccan restaurant in Paris where you really feel... like a prince. Here you can taste an authentic, tasty and generous Moroccan cuisine that gives you a taste of travel! [Read more]



Jun: Japanese fusion restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Ready to take off on a gourmet voyage to Japan? Head for Jun, located in the legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris, to savor the fusion cuisine orchestrated by two talented Japanese chefs, Shu Hasegawa and Yoshifumi Morita. [Read more]



Agata, generous Neapolitan pizzas in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Italian restaurant Agata unveils its generous, carefully-crafted Neapolitan pizzas, and it's a hit. [Read more]



Les Parisiens, generous bourgeois cuisine with no false notes by Thibault Sombardier
Chef Thibault Sombardier signs the menu for Les Parisiens restaurant, in the Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain hotel. On the menu, bourgeois cuisine honoring French traditions and a floating island... gargantuan! [Read more]



Hando Parisian Handroll, luxurious Japanese handroll bar a stone's throw from Le Bon Marché
At Hando Parisian Handroll, the new luxury handroll bar just a stone's throw from Le Bon Marché, discover handrolls, a Japanese delicacy that's come all the way... from the USA! [Read more]



Blueberry Maki Bar, a fantastic Japanese restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Japanese restaurant Blueberry Maki Bar welcomes those in search of true Japanese gastronomy. An absolute must. [Read more]



Steam Bar, the restaurant for refined and surprising dim sum
An intimate table with Hong Kong influences, the Steam Bar stands out with its eccentric, refined steams and dimsum, rarely seen elsewhere, signed by chef Chi Cheung Wong. [Read more]



Meshuga, the deli a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg
The Left Bank is home to a brand-new deli, just a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens: Meshuga and its New York-style sandwiches! [Read more]



Yabaï Sando: Walter Ishizuka's gourmet concept in Paris
If you're a fan of Japanese street food, especially sando, then head to Paris's Odeon district and push open the doors of Yabaï Sando. The brainchild of chef Walter Ishizuka, this ultra-gourmet address is sure to tantalize the taste buds of even the most discerning palates. [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]



Didon, bistronomic charcoal-fired cuisine with Lebanese accents
Carole and Imad Kanaan's latest venture, Didon offers bistronomic cuisine with Lebanese accents and a fiery twist: most dishes are cooked over charcoal. [Read more]



Da Rosa, the excellent Mediterranean restaurant and grocery store
It's good, it's beautiful, it's original: José Da Rosa invites you to his grocery-canteen for an extraordinary gustatory voyage based on fine Mediterranean products. [Read more]



Shiro, the fusion restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Who said fusion cuisine was dead, stuck in the 20th century? At Shiro, you'll discover a blend of French bistronomy and Japanese influences under the aegis of chef Hiroyuki Ushiro. [Read more]



Anicia, François Gagnaire's natural table celebrating his native Auvergne
A veritable ode to the Auvergne, chef François Gagnaire's native region, the Anicia restaurant delights gourmets in the 6th arrondissement with a single watchword: putting nature at the center of the plate. [Read more]
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And for a stroll around the neighborhood:
Things to do in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Odéon neighborhood: Ideas for outings and great places to visit
Are you setting out to conquer Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Odéon district, planning to explore the 6th and 7th arrondissements of Paris? Prepare for your expedition by checking out these great Parisian addresses that will help you make the most of your adventure! [Read more]
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