The Saint-Merri district, the Saint-Gervais district, the Notre-Dame district, theArsenal district... these districts of Paris's 4th arrondissement, on the right bank of the Seine, are steeped in history and are well worth a visit for their many unmissable monuments. Of course, there's Notre-Dame Cathedral, but alsoCity Hall, the Saint-Jacques Tower, Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Sully, and the Pompidou Center.
With so much to see and discover in the area, there's no doubt about it: at some point during your stroll, you're likely to feel a little peckish. And that's just as well: along the winding cobbled streets of the Marais, numerous bars and restaurants open their doors for you to relax for a while, or to start a good meal.
A trendy district par excellence, the Marais is the ideal place to take your time. Whether you're a lover of fine wine or good food, you won't be disappointed. Need recommendations for the perfect restaurant in Paris' 4th arrondissement? Discover our best addresses, our latest finds and our favorites!
BIGBANG Marais: the unusual Korean restaurant with cheesy dishes!
Sponsored - With the return of the cold weather, it's the perfect time to warm up with a comforting meal, and luckily, the Korean restaurant Bigbang IV, in the heart of the Les Halles district at 20 rue des Lombards, has added two new items to its menu that are sure to melt your heart. You can also enjoy Korean barbecues with finely marinated meat, for a gourmet immersion in Korea in a luxurious setting. [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]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Bofinger, the Alsatian grande dame of Bastille
Opened in 1864 in Bastille, Bofinger is the oldest Alsatian brasserie in Paris. With its cupola, wood panelling and seafood, it embodies the elegance of Parisian brasseries. [Read more]
Terraza Mikuna: the 300 m2 rooftop at BHV Marais creates a sensation
Following its success last summer on the 6th floor, Terraza Mikuna has extended its space to the 7th floor of the BHV Marais, with 300 m2 of rooftop space and a 360° view of Paris. This is the place to be for lovers of South American cuisine and great views. [Read more]
Le Marcounet, the festive barge with DJ sets, live concerts, guinguette and brunch on the quayside
Docked on the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, the Marcounet barge welcomes you in summer and winter for live concerts, DJ sets and sunny drinks. [Read more]
Baratruf: the first truffle bar to take root in Paris's Marais district
Truffles are off the beaten track at Baratruf, Paris' very first truffle bar. A sharp counter, a vaulted ambience and a plateful of local produce: here, you can munch on the black diamond without fuss, right in the heart of the Marais district. [Read more]
Bonnie: a quick lunch overlooking the whole of Paris with the "power lunch" formula
Nestled in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, Bonnie's restaurant is located on the top floor of the SO/Paris Hotel, a renowned five-star hotel. This spring, the restaurant is offering a new affordable formula, which should enable you to have lunch in 45 minutes top -chrono: the "power lunch". [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]
Les Amoureuses Bis, the excellent wine bar x dining cellar of Les Amoureuses
The Amoureuses team opens its little sister, Les Amoureuses Bis, a wine bar where quality finger food and choice wines come together. [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. Combining opera and gastronomy, this restaurant-performance venue brilliantly fuses the art of opera with the finesse of French cuisine, in a magical setting on the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, on the banks of the Seine! Bel Canto Paris welcomes you all year round! [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]
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]
Prost, a Jules Verne-style German speciality restaurant and speakeasy in Bastille
Just a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, you'll find comfort food, Franco-German specialities and craft beers at Prost, a surprising restaurant full of surprises! [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]
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]
Boubalé, the Ashkenazi restaurant of Michelin-starred chef Assaf Granit, in the Le Grand Mazarin hotel
Boubalé, the restaurant of the Hotel Le Grand Mazarin, is the new gourmet address in the heart of the Marais! Boubalé reinvents Ashkenazi cuisine with a contemporary twist, under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Assaf Granit, in an authentic setting combining traditional glamour and a soothing winter garden. Discover a unique and festive culinary experience, combining tradition and creativity, in a setting of moving elegance. [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]
Bonnie : the bar-restaurant and club perched in the SO/Paris hotel
A new spot with a perched terrace opened in Paris on September 6, 2022. Here is Bonnie, the restaurant-bar and club signed Paris Society which takes its quarters on the 15th and 16th floors of SO/Paris, the trendy hotel on the quays of the Seine in the Marais district. [Read more]
TiTi Palacio, the huge bar-restaurant and coworking space
TiTi Palacio is the huge 500 m2 bar-restaurant that has opened its doors in The People Paris Marais, itself located in the new Félicité Paris Sully-Morland eco-neighborhood. [Read more]
Les Fous de l'Île, the Île Saint-Louis institution
Nestled on Île Saint-Louis, Les Fous de l'île is enjoying a new lease of life with the arrival of a new chef: Jonathan Lafon. [Read more]
Baobar, the delicious bao counter in the Marais
Baobar is the name of the MAMAHUHU team's bar serving gua bao and other Taiwanese specialties. Take a seat at the counter to savor the richly flavored tapas-style plates. [Read more]
Kébi: a restaurant-bar dedicated to revisited Kebbeh arrives in Paris's Marais district
If you're a fan of Levantine cuisine, here's a new spot to discover! Introducing Kébi, a brand-new restaurant-bar dedicated to Kebbeh revisited in all its guises. Head to the Marais to discover this ultra-gourmet address that's just arrived in Paris! [Read more]
Le Saint-Régis, the 100% Parisian brasserie on the Ile-Saint-Louis
Looking for the very best in Parisian bistronomy? Let's go to Saint-Régis, a typical bistro in the Ile-Saint-Louis district, offering the very best in bistronomic cuisine right in the heart of Paris. Eggs Benedict, warm goat's cheese salad, croque monsieur, salmon and avocado tartare... A real treat! [Read more]
B.Better, the perfect tapas bar for a veggie aperitif
Attention vegetarians, flexitarians and other vegans! Head for B.Better, a restaurant in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, where you'll discover a menu as gourmet as it is healthy, designed for lovers of plant-based cuisine. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Benedict, eggs Benedict in a thousand ways in the Marais
At Benedict's, the star of the menu is Eggs Benedict, offered here in original and frankly gourmet recipes. [Read more]
Homer Lobster Rambuteau, the spot dedicated to lobster roll
Lobster roll lovers can indulge their taste buds with the opening in early February 2018 of Homer Lobster, Moïse Sfez's latest gourmet address, nestled in the capital's 4th arrondissement. [Read more]
Man'ouché, the Lebanese street food restaurant a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou
Fans of chawarmas, galettes and pittas should head to Man'ouché, a Lebanese street food restaurant just a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou on rue Rambuteau. It's the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat while discovering Lebanon and its gourmet cuisine! [Read more]
Seafood Restaurant of Top Chef Jérémy Moscovici
The former Comptoir de la Mer, which combined a large fishmonger's shop with a small oyster and seafood counter, has now been replaced by Seafood Restaurant, with an enlarged dining room organized around a restaurant, and a fishmonger's shop that has been reduced in size. [Read more]
Le Dôme: Le Perchoir's signature address in Paris
In the Le Perchoir family, I'd like to ask for Le Dôme, the latest addition to the Le Perchoir family, located in the heart of Paris's Marais district, offering festive dinners, cocktails and Sunday brunches. [Read more]
Creperie BléNoir Auguste in Beaubourg
Auguste is the name of BléNoir's latest crêperie in Paris' Beaubourg district. Just a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou and the Stravinsky fountain, we're off to feast on delicious galettes and crêpes in a beautiful, modern and trendy setting. [Read more]
Eating in the dark? An unusual sensory experience in Paris
Dans le Noir? the restaurant celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Already confirmed by over a million visitors from the four corners of the world, the concept intrigues and challenges. Eating in complete darkness is surprising, disconcerting and totally exciting! [Read more]
Find the location of all these great places by clicking on the map below!
And for exploring the district:
Things to do in the Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité, and Île Saint-Louis neighborhoods: Ideas for outings and places to visit
Are you strolling around Notre-Dame de Paris, Île de la Cité, and Île Saint-Louis, halfway between the 1st and 4th arrondissements of Paris? Follow the guide to discover the history of the neighborhood and find some great places to visit in the area! [Read more]
Looking for a great place to visit in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Rue de Bretagne, straddling the 3rd and 4th arrondissements? You're in luck, because this iconic Parisian neighborhood always has great ideas for things to do. For the best spots, follow the guide! [Read more]
Taking a stroll through the Châtelet-Les Halles and Beaubourg neighborhoods, located in the 1st and 4th arrondissements of Paris? Follow the guide to discover these central neighborhoods of the capital from A to Z! [Read more]
Follow the guide to discover everything there is to see and do in the Bastille and La Roquette neighborhoods, straddling the 4th, 11th, and 12th arrondissements of Paris! [Read more]
And what are your favorite restaurants in the 4th arrondissement ?
Things to do in the Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité, and Île Saint-Louis neighborhoods: Ideas for outings and places to visit
Things to do in the Marais district, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Ideas for outings and places to visit
Things to do in the Châtelet-Les Halles and Beaubourg neighborhood: Ideas for outings and great places to visit
Things to do in the Bastille and Roquette neighborhood: Ideas for outings and great places to visit
