You've just arrived in Paris to visit the City of Light and you don't really know the area? Do you have a long connection at Gare de l'Est and need to fill up quickly? Or are you just passing by this station in the 10th arrondissement and would love to grab a bite to eat, with friends or family?
To make sure you've got enough time to eat without missing your train, we've rounded up some great gourmet addresses in the Gare de l'Est area. Quite simply, none of them is more than a 15-minute walk from the train station. Pretty convenient, isn't it?
So, you're into traditional French dishes, Asian or Mexican cuisine, vegetarian discoveries to die for, generous croque-monsieur sandwiches, quickly gobbled-up pizzas or crazy sandwiches? Just take a look at these restaurants in the Gare de l'Est district, so you don't waste a moment on your lunch!
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Round Egg Buns, eggy sandwiches on the Canal Saint-Martin
California on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin is Round Egg Buns. The menu features egg sandwiches that are tantalizing - not to say indecent! [Read more]
Jay's Pizza, authentic New York slice pizza
Authentic New York slice pizza is now available at Jay's Pizza, just a stone's throw from Strasbourg Saint-Denis! [Read more]
Kiss, sunny street food and XXL sandwiches with a Californian twist
Matthias Gloppe's second address after Echo, Kiss unveils a selection of XXL sandwiches with a Californian twist, as well as American breakfast specialities! [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]
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]
Tanguy, the authentic crêperie in the 10th arrondissement
Head to the 10th arrondissement to (re)discover Tanguy, a crêperie serving traditional Breton crepes, both fine and crispy! It's a safe bet for enjoying good quality products, with crêpes made according to the rules of the art. [Read more]
Basis, traditional quality kebabs, guaranteed pleasure
After conquering Belleville, Basis opens a new address in Paris and tackles another neighborhood that has become a master in the art of kebab: Strasbourg Saint-Denis. With the same passion for good kebabs! [Read more]
Bloom Garden, chef Olivier Streiff's restaurant in the Bloom House hotel
Chef Olivier Streiff, a former Top Chef contestant, arrives in Paris at the Bloom Garden restaurant in the Bloom House hotel. [Read more]
Brasserie Valma, the delicious and affordable Provencal restaurant on Canal Saint-Martin
As delicious as it is affordable, Brasserie Valma is already a must for any successful stroll along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Arkose Strasbourg Saint-Denis, the climbing gym in the heart of Paris and its locavore canteen
Arkose has opened a climbing gym in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. It's hard to get more central for climbing fans! Plus? A locavore canteen full of comfort. [Read more]
Blossom Burgers, devilishly naughty burgers and smash burgers
Blossom Burgers is the burger restaurant that's been the talk of Paris for several years now. Its burgers and smash burgers are devilishly naughty! [Read more]
Cavalier, all-night dining bar, natural wines and kick-ass cocktails
The Cavalier dining bar will be sending out small plates of compet', natural wine and clever beverages until the end of the night. [Read more]
Maison Kapunka, a Thai bistro combining tradition and modernity
Between tradition and modernity, Maison Kapunka opens a new Thai restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Friday Night, Jewish Shabbat specialties every day of the week
You don't have to wait until Friday night to celebrate. At Vendredi Soir, Shabbat is every day of the week, with Jewish specialties traditionally shared at family tables. [Read more]
Soré, a generous African canteen-grocery on the Canal Saint-Martin
Embark on a journey to Africa and its thousand and one flavors at the Soré canteen-grocery store, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin! [Read more]
Chenapan, the gourmet restaurant with its head in the stars
Newly opened in SoPi, bistronomic restaurant Chenapan is flying high, with its head in the (future) stars. [Read more]
Mister Do-San, Mediterranean-style sando sandwiches
At Mister Do-San, the star is the sando, with a Mediterranean twist. Based on the Japanese recipe, the sandwiches reveal, among other things, Tunisian flavors. [Read more]
Brasserie Riviera, wood-fired restaurant
Don't call it the Riviera, call it the Brasserie RIviera! That's right, Brasserie Riviera is getting a makeover, and now offers fans wood-fired and braised cuisine, with a focus on well-sourced seasonal produce. [Read more]
Flat Bread: Baptiste Trudel opens (at last!) his street-food shop dedicated to flat breads
After years of unbearable anticipation for street-food fans, chef Baptiste Trudel has finally opened his street-food stall dedicated to flat breads, and it's a success. [Read more]
Bomaye, amazing African burgers inspired by traditional African dishes
At Bomaye, you can discover and enjoy African burgers with recipes that pay homage to traditional African dishes such as mafé, garba, yassa chicken and alloco. [Read more]
Lolo Bistrot, mischievous bistronomy and natural wines in Poissonnière
Lolo Bistrot, the lively new address from hedonist duo Christophe Juville-Loïc Minel and chef Zac Gannat, oscillates between accessible bistronomy at lunchtime and sharing plates at dinner, accompanied by a glass of clean wine. [Read more]
La Cantine Farmers, a (very) affordable and (very) scoundrel bistronomic cantine
From breakfast to afternoon tea, bistronomic lunch to brunch, the Cantine Farmers is the place to go for all the delights in the 10th arrondissement. And all at very reasonable prices! [Read more]
Le Comptoir des Résistants, a restaurant and wine bar with eco-responsible values and dishes
Les Résistants continue their fight for good, beautiful products that respect the planet and people, at Comptoir des Résistants, their new bistro and wine bar. [Read more]
The Place To: restaurant, bar and coworking space in Paris' 10th arrondissement
The Place To is the new coffee shop in Paris's 10th arrondissement! The little brother of the brand's first address on avenue de Wagram, the restaurant welcomes you from early morning until nightfall, with a complete gourmet offer from breakfast to dinner, including lunch and Happy Hour. Bonus: several spaces, several atmospheres, ideal for coworking! [Read more]
Bonhomme, neighborhood bistronomy, friends' table and childhood memories
Three friends, two affordable menus and an inspired chef: this is the winning equation at Bonhomme, the new bistronomic restaurant on the Poissonnière side of Paris. [Read more]
Dante, the elegant first table by Rebecca Beaufour
Trained by some of the best, chef Rebecca Beaufour opened her first Paris restaurant, Dante, with a focus on good food and sharing. [Read more]
Bichettes, a friendly little canteen and grandma's recipes
Chez Bichettes, on the terrace, you can share grandma's dishes, made with local, seasonal produce, in an ultra-convivial atmosphere. Simple, comforting cuisine! [Read more]
Bouillon Chartier, the affordable address opposite Gare de l'Est station
Good news for your wallet: Bouillon Chartier has just opened opposite Gare de l'Est. On the menu, as usual, (very) affordable French bistro classics. [Read more]
Faste, the restaurant with generous and original croque-monsieurs
On the Faste menu, there's just one star: the croque-monsieur, which comes in a thousand and one original, regressive recipes. [Read more]
Bricktop Pizza, the extra pizzeria on Canal Saint-Martin
For a richly topped, affordable Neapolitan pizza made to the highest standards, head to Bricktop Pizza on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Chocho, top chef Thomas Chisholm's excellent first restaurant in Paris
Thomas Chisholm, Top Chef season 12's outstanding candidate, has opened Chocho, his first restaurant in Paris, and it's a great success. [Read more]
TÔ Restaurant, for the essence of Franco-Japanese cuisine in Paris
TÔ Restaurant is the name of a tasty restaurant on the Canal Saint-Martin. We're off to discover this French restaurant with Japanese accents, where fresh, well-prepared products are the order of the day. [Read more]
Neni, the cosmopolitan mezze restaurant in Paris
Neni is a generous restaurant expecting you in Paris 10th arrondissement to make you discover cosmopolitan food through indulging mezzes. On the menu, Israeli, Arabian, Persian and even Russian specialties! Ready to go on a road trip? [Read more]
Joseph & Raymond, the sunny 10th arrondissement bistro
If you're a gourmet, head for Joseph & Raymond, a bistro in the 10th arrondissement that invites you to discover a wide range of Mediterranean flavors thanks to a menu that smells of the sun. A generous and convivial cuisine that will allow you to prolong summer, even this winter! [Read more]
Sapid, Alain Ducasse's naturality-based restaurant in Paris is open
On September 6, 2021, Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse opens a restaurant focusing on "naturality" in the 10th arrondissement: an eatery called Sapid, from Latin Sapidus meaning delicious. The restaurant will serve healthy and sustainable food, 95% based on vegetables and cereals with a low environmental impact. [Read more]
Cali Uptown, the Cali Sisters' restaurant in the 10th arrondissement
Cali Uptown is the Cali Sisters' restaurant that transports us to Palm Springs through classic Californian cuisine, healthy but not only! [Read more]
Jaipur Café, the Indian restaurant for lovers of Indian and Pakistani cuisine!
Le Jaipur Café has been serving Indian and Pakistani cuisine in Paris for over 10 years. If you're looking for a good Indian restaurant, head for Gare de l'Est in the 10th arrondissement to enjoy delicious, spicy, well-cooked dishes. [Read more]
Here's to good food on the go!
