Restaurants in Paris 6: Where to eat in the 6th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks

The 6th arrondissement, located on the left bank of the Seine, is known for its many monuments and ancient churches, includingthe Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés andthe Church of Saint-Sulpice. The Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood was also an important intellectual and artistic center in the 20th century, infusing the spirit of Saint-Germain-des-Prés into the art and philosophy of the time.

Prestigious and lively, the 6th arrondissement is also renowned for its many art galleries, located in narrow cobbled streets, its 25-hectare park, the famous Jardin du Luxembourg, and its many bars and restaurants. And that's exactly what we're interested in today!

Lovers of French gastronomy, but also of cuisines from elsewhere, whether Asian or Italian, are not left out, with a large number of good restaurants per square meter. Looking for recommendations to find the perfect restaurant in the Monnaie,Odéon or Notre-Dame-des-Champs districts?

Discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites!

Restaurants in Paris 6 - Where to eat in the 6th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks:

EKINOX, an exceptional bistronomic experience in the heart of Paris's 6th arrondissement
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]

The Cubana Café Paris Montparnasse bar-restaurant-smoking room: fiesta, flavours & caliente atmosphere!
Sponsored - Fancy a trip to Havana in the heart of Paris? 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]

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]

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]

Pimpan, French bistronomic restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Près, Paris 6th arrondissement
Pimpan is the name of the new restaurant opening in February 2025 in the Dame des Arts hotel, replacing the Mexican restaurant in Paris's 6th arrondissement. This bistronomic restaurant focuses on contemporary French cuisine, using seasonal produce. With its sober, well-kept surroundings and attractive hidden terrace, this is an ideal new address for lunch or dinner just a stone's throw from the Seine, where culture, design and simplicity come together. [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]

Colvert, the German-Pratin restaurant of chef Baptiste Borderie
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the bistrot Colvert has a new chef, welcoming Baptiste Borderie behind the stove. [Read more]

Christine takes a gastronomic turn, and it's a huge success
Still under the wing of Les Becs Parisiens, Le Christine takes a dazzling gastronomic turn thanks to chef Rodolphe Despagne. [Read more]

Takuto, the elegant hand-rolls restaurant of Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe
Takuto, the restaurant of sushi master Takuya Watanabe, invites you to eat his delicate fish handrolls standing up. The take-away offer is ideal for a bucolic picnic. [Read more]

L'Atelier d'André, a land, sea and plant restaurant on the Left Bank
Between land, sea and plants, L'Atelier d'André restaurant is nestled on Paris's Left Bank. [Read more]

Spiti Sou, the astonishing Greek bistronomic bar-restaurant with beautiful dishes to share
Spiti Sou is the restaurant that lets you savor Greece as you've rarely tasted it in Paris! Here, you'll find refined, sharing cuisine, where gourmet tapas and comforting dishes battle it out to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]

BigBang Saint-Germain, the Korean temple of bulgogi!
Sponsored - Korean restaurant BIGBANG has opened a second restaurant in the heart of the Saint Germain district. Located at 50 rue Dauphine in the 6th arrondissement, near rue du Buci, this restaurant features authentic Korean cuisine, including bibimbap and Korean barbecue, in a cosy atmosphere! [Read more]

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]

Le Comptoirs des Deux Magots in Saint-Germain-des-Près, the literary café on the go
Discover Comptoir Les Deux Magots, the new takeaway café in the 6th arrondissement of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris. On the go or to take away, the place offers homemade recipes based on local produce, with sandwiches, croques-monsieur and salads on the menu. [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]

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]

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]

La Brasserie des Arts, authentic Parisian brasserie by the book
With its own take on the great French classics, Brasserie des Arts is fast becoming an institution in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. A true Parisian brasserie, with attentive service to boot! [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]

Kitchen Galerie Bis is dead, long live Oktobre by chef Martin Maumet
Chef Martin Maumet has opened his first restaurant, Oktobre, in place of Kitchen Galerie Bis, where he was previously associate chef. A successful gamble! [Read more]

Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable. [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]

O-Komé, quality onigiri and Japanese grocery in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
At O-Komé, onigiri are meticulously prepared, and grocery products direct from Japan are easy to take home. [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]

The Moose, the Canadian restaurant and pub specializing in poutine, in the 6th
The Moose is a Canadian bar and restaurant serving North American specialties in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, in the 6th arrondissement. For sports fans, it's the place to be for every match, while for the rest of us, it's a friendly place to enjoy lunch or a drink with friends. [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]

Source, the elegant gourmet restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The team behind La Daronne opens a new gastronomic restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Chef Jules Recoquillon is at the helm of Source, a unique and stunning menu. [Read more]

Kodawari Ramen: Japan invites itself to the heart of Paris's Odeon district
For total Japanese immersion, head for Kodawari Ramen, nestled in Paris's Odeon district. What's on the menu? A unique atmosphere worthy of Tokyo's finest Yokocho, and delicious ramen cooked just like in the Land of the Rising Sun. We love it! [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]

Find the location of all these great places by clicking on the map below!

And for exploring the district:

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