Traditional French cuisine is admired around the world, whether people envy it or find it repulsive (yes, the French eat frog legs and escargots with parsley, so what?). When visiting Paris, most tourists have only one thing in mind: to taste the greatest classics of French cuisine in order to form their own opinion—spoiler alert: everything is delicious! As for Parisians, they are not the last to appreciate eating authentic dishes, whether to honor traditions or to recall childhood memories buried in their gourmet memories.
Beef bourguignon, veal blanquette, pot-au-feu, coq-au-vin, hachis parmentier,choucroute, onion soup,cassoulet, steak tartare, and to start the meal off right, a dozenoysters, leeks with vinaigrette, or a nice slice of foie gras or pâté en croûte.
Not to mention the great classics of French pastry, Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest,mille-feuilles, crème brûlée, île flottante, profiteroles, andmacarons, to finish on a sweet note... There's no doubt that French cuisine has more than one trick up its sleeve to delight us, always with great generosity.
But beware, not all traditionalFrench restaurants inParis are created equal, and many establishments in tourist areas are nothing more than tourist traps! So, to be sure you find the perfect French restaurant in Paris where you'll get your money's worth, a beautiful table that pays tribute tothe greatest classics of French cuisine ina friendly atmosphere, we reveal our favorite French restaurants in Paris.
Not to mention that French cuisine has been constantly evolving for years in Parisian restaurants, and many of the capital's chefs, both young and experienced, offer their own vision of French gastronomy, modernized, revisited, and freed from the weight of years and traditions.
So, whether you prefer traditional French restaurants or modern French cuisine, you're sure to find what you're looking for in these tried-and-tested addresses! Here are the best French restaurants in Paris!
Disco nights at Chalet du Lac—perfect for hitting the dance floor!
Sponsored - Looking for an unforgettable Saturday evening in Paris? Le Chalet du Lac, this emblematic venue nestled in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, offers a festive evening every Saturday, starting with a relaxed dinner and transforming into a club until the wee hours of the morning, complete with sunrise! [Read more]
EKINOX: An Exceptional Bistronomic Experience in the Heart of the 6th Arrondissement, Paris
Sponsored - Located a stone's throw from the Pont Neuf on Rue Dauphine in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, EKINOX is a restaurant that combines elegance, creativity and conviviality. With its refined cuisine, warm atmosphere and attentive service, this address has quickly established itself as a must for lovers of Parisian gastronomy. [Read more]
Exceptional dining experiences during Fashion Week from January 20 to 29
Sponsored - The Fontaine Gaillon, Vesper, Hollywood Savoy, and Fitzgerald restaurants are the must-visit spots during Paris Fashion Week. Between runway shows and fittings, this is where industry insiders gather to catch up and unwind. [Read more]
Les Rupins: a charming Parisian bistro offering a classic starter-main-dessert menu near Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Meet up near Canal Saint-Martin to explore Les Rupins, a charming Parisian bistro in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, offering a simple, fresh, and entirely homemade menu.
Enjoy the fixed-price set menu — starter, main course, and dessert — available during both lunch and dinner on weekdays, delivering excellent value for money.
Looking to host a special event? This restaurant is available for privatization, perfect for your most memorable occasions! [Read more]
Restaurant Gaston: the new carnivorous nugget in Paris's 17th arrondissement
Sponsored - "One of the best matured meat restaurants in Paris, the best prime rib" is the recommendation circulating on social networks and numerous media outlets for this famous 17th arrondissement French restaurant specializing in meat. [Read more]
Paillettes Paris: the festive restaurant that combines gastronomy and celebration in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - A festive restaurant in the heart of Paris, where you can enjoy tasty Mediterranean cuisine and vibrate to the rhythm of live music: welcome to Paillettes Paris, the sensory experience to be had at 14 rue Saint-Fiacre. You'll also have the chance to discover the Bains du Marais with its hammam, sauna, massage and treatments! Paillettes will be open all summer, so book now! [Read more]
Le Rennequin, a traditional-style bistro in the 17th arrondissement, where French terroir takes center stage
On the Porte de Champerret side, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris and bordering Levallois-Perret, Le Rennequin is a classic bistro that offers a nostalgic trip back to traditional roots, delighting purists. Here, you'll find a quintessential French cuisine that celebrates local flavors, with a special highlight on their famous Dauphine potatoes — a signature dish that's a true house specialty! [Read more]
Mama Shelter Paris East – The must-visit address in eastern Paris
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from Père-Lachaise, Mama Shelter Paris East brings the east of Paris to life with its stylish restaurant and friendly atmosphere. Here, people come to share a good meal, raise a glass with friends, and enjoy a festive moment. [Read more]
Gramme Paris: A beloved bistro offering an affordable and inventive lunch menu
Gramme Paris, with its homemade, thoughtfully crafted cuisine, minimalist decor, and budget-friendly lunch menu... a classic 11th arrondissement bistro just as we like them. [Read more]
Le Maresquier - a French-style brasserie with a Belle Époque charm just a short walk from Saint-Lazare Station
Le Maresquier, a stylish brasserie by day and a lively live music venue by night, just a stone's throw from Gare Saint-Lazare [Read more]
Madie, the cozy French eatery to explore between Madeleine and Saint-Lazare
Sponsored - Located at 14 Rue de Castellane, Madie is a French restaurant that exudes a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. Perfect for gathering with friends over a hearty meal or enjoying carefully crafted, generous French cuisine in a chic yet relaxed setting. [Read more]
Ter, THE first Mayo egg bar in Paris with seasonal dishes, gourmet brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Sponsored - Ter offers dinner service from Tuesday to Sunday, with brunch available on Saturdays and Sundays. Head to Paris’s first egg Mayo bar, located in the 11th arrondissement. And throughout December, enjoy unlimited raclette!
Book your New Year’s Eve dinner at TER now! [Read more]
Le Petit Bouillon de la Gare d'Asnières-sur-Seine reveals itself, photos and review
The first Bouillon des Hauts-de-Seine opened its doors in Asnières-sur-Seine, right next to the Hauts-de-Seine train station. This new address is sure to delight foodies in search of traditional French dishes at affordable prices, who will no longer need to cross Paris to find one. We tried it out and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Maison François 1er, an elegant restaurant with a neighborhood bistro feel in the heart of Paris's Golden Triangle.
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées and in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Maison François 1er is a place where elegance meets conviviality. A restaurant with the spirit of a neighborhood bistro in the 8th arrondissement! [Read more]
Le 20 Maison de la Mutualité, the new creative and welcoming bistro just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame
Sponsored - In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, Le 20 is a new creative bistro hidden under the arches of the Maison de la Mutualité, where traditional cuisine flirts with the flavors of travel. A friendly place for a business lunch, dinner with friends, or a pre- or post-show meal in the Latin Quarter. [Read more]
Yéyé: the new festive restaurant open until dawn
Sponsored - In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Yéyé offers festive dinners set to the music of Johnny Hallyday, Claude François, and a disco atmosphere from the 60s to the 80s. [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]
Comptoir Lazu by chef Rémi Lazurowicz, inspired dishes, fine wines and 80's ambience
And that's two for chef Rémi Lazurowicz, who has opened Comptoir Lazu opposite his first Lazu address. A restaurant with 80's decor in the Pigalle district, where you can enjoy an affordable lunch menu and small plates to share in the evening! [Read more]
Prunier, the world's oldest caviar restaurant, with its legendary listed Art Deco façade
Inaugurated in 1924, the Parisian caviar restaurant Prunier, with its sublime Art Deco listed decor, has been restored to its former glory by Benjamin Patou. [Read more]
Babi, a Sentier wine bar that's part bistro, part table d'auteur
Open in the Sentier, Babi is a wine bar that plays with genres. Halfway between the bistro and the table d'auteur, this restaurant opened by Jérémie Taché and Néo Guerin aims to bring together good bowling and good food. [Read more]
Cocottes Gourmandes: the French canteen for comforting dishes made from the heart
For homemade comfort food served at lunchtime on weekdays in the form of fast food, head for Cocottes Gourmandes, the French canteen in the 9th arrondissement that puts the love of the terroir in a casserole dish! [Read more]
The Foundation opens its bistronomic restaurant on the 8th floor
After its brasserie, La Fondation unveils its second restaurant on the 8th floor in the 17th arrondissement. A breathtaking view, bistronomic cuisine by chef Thomas Rossi and a beautiful terrace await us from September 10, 2025 in Les Batignolles. [Read more]
L'Andouille, the friendly French bistro in Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)
Looking for an authentic French restaurant in Puteaux? Discover L'Andouille, set in a leafy alleyway in the 92 district. This friendly bistro run by chef Jean-Pierre Vasseur has been serving generous home-cooked cuisine since 2020. [Read more]
La Casa: an idyllic, exotic terrace restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Yvelines (78)
Once a favorite haunt of Émile Zola and his contemporaries, this century-old building in Médan has come back to life with La Casa, a new gourmet address in Yvelines (78). With a bistronomic brasserie, cocktail bar and XXL terrace on the banks of the Seine, you can enjoy the sun, the view and your food as if you were on a cruise... without leaving the Paris region! [Read more]
Le Trottoir, the home-made gourmet bistro in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)
With its bistro atmosphere and homemade menu, Le Trottoir welcomes you for lunch or dinner in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre. [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]
Aux Lyonnais, Alain Ducasse's Parisian "bouchon lyonnais" brilliantly taken over by the Dumant brothers
Canaille, the Aux Lyonnais bistro has been one since its early days, and will remain so. After nearly 25 years under the direction of Alain Ducasse, this true Lyonnais bouchon in the heart of Paris is changing hands. While the multi-starred chef keeps a watchful eye on his beloved restaurant, it is now the unstoppable Dumant siblings who have taken over the reins with brio. [Read more]
Café Jeanne: restaurant and terrace in the heart of the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme
In the heart of the chic Vendôme district, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Hotel hides a discreet, elegant restaurant with a hidden terrace away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. We tell you more about Café Jeanne, the chic, gourmet address. [Read more]
Le Pompon, the festive restaurant in the heart of the Palais Brongniart
Laurent de Gourcuff takes over the Palais Brongniart with a festive restaurant, Le Pompon, due to open in October. [Read more]
Geoélia, the gourmet restaurant of talented chef Camille Saint M'leux
Talented Michelin-starred chef Camille Saint M'leux has chosen to open his first Paris restaurant, Geoélia, in place of Tang, the 16th arrondissement institution. [Read more]
Chez Marguerite, le Bouillon de Montmartre, Paris 18th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur, discover Chez Marguerite, an authentic Parisian bouillon in the 18th arrondissement. You'll find classic French dishes, gourmet plates and friendly service, lunch and dinner. [Read more]
Bonne Heure, Pigalle's cheap and tasty spot with a large terrace to boot
From morning to night, breakfast to aperitif, Bonne Heure is fast becoming THE cheap and tasty spot in Pigalle. It's hard to pass by its large, shady terrace without drooling! [Read more]
Schnock, a value-for-money bistronomic restaurant in the Ternes district of Paris
Newly opened in the Ternes district of Paris, the Schnock restaurant offers excellent value for money. [Read more]
Le Chou de Chanorier, the new Yvelines restaurant by top chef finalist Charlie Anne
Bistrots pas Parisiens, who delight us with their restaurants, mainly in the Hauts-de-Seine department, have opened their first restaurant in the Yvelines! And not just anywhere, since it's at the Château Chanorier in Croissy-Sur-Seine that you can now enjoy a delicious meal. And surprise, you can discover a menu designed by Charlie Anne, Top Chef 2025 finalist. [Read more]
Frivole, the festive bar-restaurant with hidden terrace in the 8th arrondissement
Frivole is the name of the festive new bar-restaurant in Paris's 8th arrondissement that awaits you at Maison Champs-Élysées, a stone's throw from the Golden Triangle. Open since June 2025, this lively venue combines a hidden terrace, creative cocktails and contemporary French cuisine in a chic, relaxed atmosphere, open every day until 2am. [Read more]
Papylles, the gourmet restaurant to discover in Bois-le-Roi near Fontainebleau
Looking for a gourmet break just an hour from Paris? Head for Papylles, a gourmet restaurant in Bois-le-Roi, Seine-et-Marne. A refined table in the heart of nature, between Fontainebleau and Barbizon, signed by chef Thomas Briandet. [Read more]
A Casaluna, a Corsican restaurant unlike any other
A stone's throw from the Palais-Royal, A Casaluna is a Corsican restaurant unlike any other. Chef Jean Costantini unveils a raw cuisine that is uniquely his own, far removed from the folklore associated with the Isle of Beauty. [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]
Maison Blossom, the garden restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel, takes a French turn
A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a French menu orchestrated by chef Christophe Chottin, here you are at Maison Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel. [Read more]
Le Charmant, the cosy hotel and refined restaurant in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)
On Rue du Landy, in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Le Charmant is a beautiful place, one of those where you immediately feel at home. Opening in spring 2025, Le Charmant lives up to its name. [Read more]
Réséda Café, Thierry Marx's signature restaurant at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais has reopened with a host of new features, including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx, called Réséda Café. [Read more]
Les Magnolias: the gourmet restaurant to discover in Val-de-Marne (94)
In the town of Perreux-sur-Marne, located in the Val-de-Marne and not far from the Bois de Vincennes, you'll find a well-known gourmet restaurant in the eastern Paris region: Les Magnolias. We take you on a tour of this surprising address, sure to please gourmets. [Read more]
Restaurant Maison Blanche, the gourmet address in Blanc-Mesnil (93)
After the Michelin-starred Villa9Trois restaurant in Montreuil, a second gourmet address from the same group awaits us in Seine-Saint-Denis. We take you to Maison Blanche, the gourmet restaurant located in Blanc-Mesnil. [Read more]
Table Penja, chef Pierre Siewe's travel address in Africa
Chef Pierre Siewe takes his guests on an expedition through the African terroir, drawing on techniques and recipes from French cuisine. A subtle marriage to be discovered at Table Penja. [Read more]
La Ferme du Pré, we tested Frédéric Anton's gourmet bistro Paris 16e
Head to the 16th arrondissement to discover La Ferme du Pré, the warm bistro imagined by Frédéric Anton. With its chic inn atmosphere and comforting dishes, we tried out this new address just a stone's throw from the Pré Catelan. [Read more]
Restaurant Margaux, a typical French bistro overlooking the Eiffel Tower
Restaurant Margaux, ideally located opposite the Eiffel Tower, is the French bistro we love. Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the typically decorated restaurant offers traditional French cuisine. A generous menu and emblematic dishes such as boeuf bourguignon and escargots await you in a lively, bustling atmosphere. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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Traditional bouillons, brasseries and bistros in Paris, our tips and good addresses
