Traditional French cuisine is emulated the world over, whether we envy it or find it repulsive - yes, the French eat frogs' legs and snails in parsley, so what! When they come to Paris, most tourists have only one thing in mind: to taste the greatest classics of French cuisine and make up their own minds - spoiler: it's all delicious! As for Parisians, they're not the last to appreciate eating authentic dishes, to honor traditions or to recall childhood memories buried in their gourmet memories.
Beef bourguignon, blanquette de veau, pot-au-feu, coq-au-vin, shepherd's pie, sauerkraut, onion soup, cassoulet, steak tartare, and to get the meal off to a good start, a good dozenoysters, leek vinaigrette or a nice slice of foie gras or pâté en croûte. Not forgetting the great classics of French pastry: Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest, mille-feuilles, crème brulée, île flottante, profiteroles and other macaroons, to finish on a sweet note... There's no doubt about it, French cuisine has more than one trick up its sleeve to delight us, always with great generosity.
But be warned: not all traditional French restaurants in Paris are created equal, and many addresses in the tourist districts are real eye-catchers! So, to make sure you find the perfect French restaurant in Paris where you'll get your money's worth, a fine table that pays homage to the greatest classics of French cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, we're unveiling our top French addresses in Paris.
Not to mention the fact that French cuisine has been on the move for years in Paris restaurants, and many of the capital's chefs, both young and experienced, are delivering 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 modernized 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!
L'Atelier Entrecôte Et Volaille, the meat restaurant with the secret sauce that'll get you hooked!
Sponsored - L'Atelier Entrecôte & Volaille opens its 1st restaurant in the heart of Paris, shaking up the codes of the local dish with a reinvented "two-course" formula! Choose between tender beef or expertly-cooked poultry, and let yourself be seduced by the jealously-guarded ultimate sauce and perfect fries! [Read more]
Le Bel Canto, for a unique dinner-opera experience in Paris!
Sponsored - Le Bel Canto Paris offers an unusual experience, one you'll want to enjoy at least once in your life. Blending opera and gastronomy, this restaurant-performance venue brilliantly fuses the art of opera with the finesse of French cuisine, in a magical setting on Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, on the banks of the Seine! [Read more]
Lily's le pop-up x Cantin'H, an ephemeral restaurant in the Quartier des Batignolles
Lily's le pop-up x Cantin'H is the first pop-up from Lily's restaurant! For 3 weeks, at 149 rue Legendre, you can discover the culinary creations of chef Alizée Rat, based in the Cantin'H restaurant. [Read more]
Rosalie: Disney Village's French-style brasserie
As part of Disney Village's multi-year transformation plan, Disneyland Paris has announced the opening of a brand-new gourmet address right next door to Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel, Rosalie. A "French-style" brasserie run by the Bertrand group, it opened in December 2023. [Read more]
La Papote, the excellent bistronomic restaurant in a charming setting in Bourron Marlotte (77)
La Papote is the name of the restaurant-bar and B&B that welcomes you to the village of Bourron Marlotte in Seine-et-Marne (77). On the outskirts of the Fontainebleau forest and 1 hour from Paris, you'll love this address, which combines charming surroundings, a lively terrace and fresh, seasonal cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. [Read more]
Le Moulin de Flagy, restaurant and bucolic terrace in a former mill in Seine-et-Marne (77)
We're off to Flagy in the Seine-et-Marne, one of France's favorite villages, to discover the Moulin de Flagy, a hotel-restaurant on the banks of the Orvanne, which offers fine home cooking in a verdant setting. [Read more]
Le Marguerite 1606, Issy-les-Moulineaux's nugget restaurant in a historic setting
Accessible via the Mairie d'Issy metro station, Marguerite 1606, the Domaine Reine Margot's new restaurant, nestles in a verdant, historic setting overlooking the Eiffel Tower, offering refined, seasonal cuisine. In fine weather, a superb terrace awaits you. [Read more]
Au bon coin, a gourmet bistro restaurant in Paris's 5th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from the 13th arrondissement, Au bon coin is an address well worth a visit. Located at 21 rue de la Collégiale, the restaurant offers quality products served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. [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]
Edith, the contemporary bistro at the Hôtel Padam in Paris's 8th arrondissement
Not far from the Champs-Elysées, the Hôtel Padam in the 8th arrondissement unveils a contemporary restaurant, Edith. Named in homage to the singer Edith Piaf, this address invites us to sample dishes inspired by French brasserie classics, revisited with modernity and elegance. [Read more]
Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement
Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please. [Read more]
Caillebotte, the affordable, gourmet bistro in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Caillebotte is the Bistrot Gourmand in Paris's 9th arrondissement, combining good food and conviviality with inventive, affordable cuisine. It's the kind of address that gets whispered about under the mantle, ideal for its excellent value for money, with a menu at €23 lunchtime and €43 evening. The quality of its dishes makes it a Parisian word-of-mouth favorite. [Read more]
Au Cœur de la Forêt: the traditional cuisine restaurant nestled in the heart of the Val-d'Oise countryside
An atypical, country setting in the Montmorency forest in the Val-d'Oise, and traditional cuisine with a focus on seasonal produce: this is the secret of the Au Cœur de la Forêt restaurant, which has had a loyal following of gourmets for two decades. [Read more]
Le Panoramique, Yvelines' starred locavore restaurant with breathtaking views
La Panoramique in Rolleboise, in the Yvelines department, is the Michelin-starred restaurant that makes you feel like you're on vacation. With its breathtaking views and Gaëtan Perulli's fresh, local cuisine, it's sure to please. We'll take you on a tour. [Read more]
Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris wins its 1st Michelin star
Le Tout-Paris, the sublime restaurant that rules the capital, wins its first Michelin star. Located on the 7ᵉ floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, with a terrace boasting breathtaking views of the Seine and the capital's iconic monuments, you'll discover William Bequin's beautiful contemporary French cuisine, generous and well mastered. [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]
Le 20 du domaine, the friendly wine bistro-bar to make you feel at home
Looking for a friendly restaurant that feels like home? We take you to "Le 20 du Domaine" at Domaine de la Corniche in the Yvelines. On the menu: bistro-style cuisine accompanied by fine wines and more. [Read more]
Empreinte, the gourmet restaurant at the Hôtel Napoléon in Fontainebleau
Just a stone's throw from the Château de Fontainebleau, the newly-opened Hôtel Napoléon unveils "Empreinte", its gourmet restaurant, with head chef Romain Fabry at the helm. We take you there... [Read more]
Hasard, the French bistro where you can eat, drink and... scratch
Hasard is set to open its doors in early April. A French bistro where you can eat, drink and try your luck at scratch cards. Rather... unusual. [Read more]
La Traboule, a pocket bistronomic restaurant full of good ideas
A pocket restaurant in Miromesnil, La Traboule has all the makings of a great restaurant: bistronomic cuisine full of good ideas that, come evening, veers towards gastro. [Read more]
L'Office, an elegant bistro with a hushed ambience
Renowned for its legendary Wellington beef, l'Office is the bistronomic playground of chef Charley Breuvart, who also works across the street at Ardent Paris. For a cozy, candlelit dinner, l'Office is the place to be. [Read more]
Datil, chef Manon Fleury's gourmet vegetarian restaurant
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]
Brasserie Martin, the restless brewery of the Nouvelle Garde
In the La Nouvelle Garde family, we ask for Brasserie Martin, that big bistro with its colorful decor and winter garden, where gangs of friends and local families flock. [Read more]
L'Auberge des Saints Pères, the excellent restaurant and gourmet hangout in Aulnay-sous-bois (93)
In the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis, near Aulnay-sous-Bois, the Auberge des Saints-Pères is a well-known gourmet restaurant that was awarded a Michelin star for almost 20 years. Although the restaurant decided to relinquish its Michelin star, its refined cuisine is still well worth the detour, with a menu devised by chef Jean-Claude Cahagnet. [Read more]
At Le Rocher de Cancale, this historic restaurant, a major oyster-eating spot in the 19th century
The blue façade of the restaurant "Au Rocher de Cancale" leaves no one indifferent. Have you ever wondered what this typical seaside restaurant was doing in the middle of rue Montorgueil? We take you on a journey to discover the history of this atypical place, which still delights gourmets today. [Read more]
Babille, a festive French brasserie on the Grands Boulevards
Canaille and festive, the French brasserie Babille awaits gourmets and party-goers on the Grands Boulevards to delight them in every way. [Read more]
Korus, an outstanding gourmet restaurant
Year after year, Korus continues to reinvent itself, evolving from a delightful neighborhood bistro to a truly remarkable gourmet restaurant. [Read more]
Rosette Clichy, the bistro with a good vibe that puts French terroir in the spotlight!
Rosette is the friendly address in Clichy-la-Garenne where you can enjoy gourmet, seasonal cuisine. Good value for money, a spotlight on French terroir and a touch of mischief make this friendly restaurant a real neighborhood nugget. [Read more]
Le Procope: rediscover Paris' oldest café
Do you know Procope, the oldest Café in Paris? It's undoubtedly one of the capital's finest restaurants, listed as a Monument Historique. We'll take you through its history, its menu and what's new to discover. [Read more]
Elsass, Alsace's bistronomic cuisine, far from preconceived ideas
The Elsass restaurant makes light of commonplaces and proves that Alsatian cuisine can (also) be bistronomic, built around the region's finest vintages. [Read more]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [Read more]
Tata Yoyo in La Garenne Colombes: the gourmet address for Pas Parisiens, our photos
Tata Yoyo, what's under your big hat? Now you've got it, now we're going to find out what's on offer at the Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant in La Garenne Colombes. Opening February 7, 2024. [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]
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]
Vaisseau, chef Adrien Cachot's long-awaited restaurant in Paris
Top chef Adrien Cachot finally opens his restaurant in Paris. Named Vaisseau, it's already a victim of its own success, and richly deserved. [Read more]
Attabler, authentic Parisian bistro cuisine by the Gemellus team
Brothers Clément and Maxime Le Meur open a second address, Attabler, which honors true Parisian bistro cuisine. [Read more]
Brasserie Charlie, great classics & seafood in an Art Nouveau spirit in Neuilly-sur-Seine
Located on the charming Place Parmentier in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Brasserie Charlie is the place to go for purists who love typical Parisian dishes and the iodized flavors of its seafood platters. This new-generation brasserie also boasts a setting that echoes Art Nouveau and the Belle Époque in a modern, trendy spirit, with a touch of humor! [Read more]
Le Bistrot des Fables, the gourmet landmark that replaces Café Lignac
After Christian Constant and Cyril Lignac, it's now the turn of David Bottreau (Christian Constant's former right-hand man), creator of Comptoir des Fables, to set up shop on rue Saint-Dominique. Rediscover the restaurant that's going back to basics, bringing traditional bistro cuisine back to the fore under the guidance of Guillaume Dehecq. [Read more]
L'Evadé, chef Rémi Poulain's bistronomic address in SoPi
Chef Rémi Poulain and fellow chef Anthony Rivière, already behind L'Escudella, open a new bistronomic address in SoPi: L'Evadé. [Read more]
Empreinte, French terroir cuisine by chef Jérôme Laurent
Chef Jérôme Laurent, supported by his brother Florian, opens Empreinte, his first restaurant in his own name. Here, he showcases the finest dishes from France's terroir, the work of artisans who love their products. [Read more]
La Datcha, chef Maksym Zorin's Ukrainian-influenced bistro restaurant
Having left the Ducasse galaxy, chef Maksym Zorin opens La Datcha, his first bistronomic restaurant with Ukrainian influences. [Read more]
La Réserve du terroir, the must-try Aveyron restaurant and wine bar in Paris
Sponsored - Sponsored - The restaurant and wine bar La Réserve du terroir offers quality products sourced directly from the producer in the heart of Paris in the 4th arrondissement. Come and discover our charcuterie and cheese boards, not forgetting our famous sausage-aligot and fried Aubrac entrecôte, all accompanied by fine wines served by the glass, ideal for warming up! [Read more]
Traditional bouillons, brasseries and bistros in Paris, our tips and good addresses
Fancy a bite to eat in a typical Parisian restaurant? Here are the best addresses for bouillons, brasseries and traditional bistros in Paris! [Read more]
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Traditional bouillons, brasseries and bistros in Paris, our tips and good addresses
