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Baguettes, cheese, and macarons are probably the first three food items to come to mind when talking about Paris. France’s capital is the fourth most populated city in the European Union, packed not only with people but also with fashion, culture, and food. Gastronomy is a big part of Paris, and fine dining is a daily pleasure that Parisians love. Between ratatouille and coq au vin, we have the top-notch 15 food destinations in the City of Love.
Tip #1: Pink Mamma
In the ranking of cool restaurants, Pink Mamma is definitely in the top five. The big pink building is situated across four floors in the heart of Pigalle. Pink Mamma is not just a culinary highlight but also one for the eyes.
The gorgeous interior, designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studios, is Instagram-worthy and creates a feel-good atmosphere while dining. „You eat with your eyes“ takes on a new meaning when dining on the top floor of the Italian restaurant overlooking Paris.
The trattoria prepares its meat Florentine-style, breeding and feeding its own cows to ensure the corn-fed meat is extraordinarily tender and matured for at least 30 days. Pasta and pizza are served in beautiful varieties. The truffle pasta and, of course, Italian tiramisu are must-tries.
The restaurant imports all traditional Italian ingredients from its home country; everything else is prepared with French ingredients. Every month, Pink Mamma features new menu items and specials. A must-visit for delicious Italian food in Paris.
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Mon – Wed: 12 pm – 2.15 pm and 6.00 pm – 10.45 pm
Thu, Fri: 12 pm – 2.15 pm and 6.00 pm – 11 pm
Sat: 12 pm – 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm – 10.45 pm - 20bis Rue de Douai 75009 Paris
- +33 9 73 03 40 29
- n/a
- bigmammagroup
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Tip #2: Le Train Bleu
Looking for a meal to remember? Le Train Bleu is your go-to destination! It will lead you to a train station, actually one of Paris’s busiest: Gare de Lyon.
The restaurant was created in 1900 for the World’s Fair, and it’s still thriving in all of its beauty. Murals on the ceilings and walls show over 40 different regions of France, painted by the most famous artists of that time.
Dining at the Blue Train is not just for tourists. The restaurant says of itself: „Here you can forget the hustle and bustle of the modern world!“ This is true; it’s easy to get lost in thought while observing the beautiful art and interior and indulging in delightful French cuisine.
- Daily: 11.15 am – 2.15 pm, 7 pm – 10.15 pm
- Gare de Lyon 75012 Paris
- +33 1 43 43 09 06
- reservation.trainbleu@ssp.fr
- restaurantletrainbleu
Tip #3: Andia
More train stations? More train stations! Andia is another restaurant in a train station, but this time in a converted one. The restaurant is located in the heart of the 16th arrondissement.
Gare de Passy-Muette opened in 1854 but was closed when the Paris Metro replaced traditional train travel. After extensive renovations and a reopening in 2019, a beautiful setting awaits restaurant guests. Tables now occupy the open space where the train station’s platforms once were.
The restaurant seats up to 300 guests and focuses on Latin American cuisine, from the Andean summits and the Amazonian jungle all the way to the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The Sunday brunch at Andia is famous and kid-friendly as well.
A generous buffet and signature dishes from Andean cuisine in Paris make for the most perfect start to a Parisian Sunday. A patio, beautifully lush and colorful, overlooking the open-air kitchen, is a perfect location for a family meal.
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Mon – Wed: 12 – 2.30 pm and 7 pm – 1 am
Thu, Fri: 12- 2.30 pm and 7 pm – 2 am
Sat: 12 – 3.00 pm and 7 pm – 2 am
Sun: 12 – 3.00 pm and 7 pm – 1 am - 19 Chaussée de la Muette 75016 Paris
- +33 1 42 15 15 31
- contact@andia-paris.com
- andia_paris
Tip #4: Derrière
Derrière is a funky place. Its name translates to „Behind,“ and it can be found in a courtyard with access through a gate. In fact, it’s like walking into a Parisian home, but you are actually entering a restaurant.
The restaurant in the heart of the Marais is set up like a Bohemian apartment. Mourad and Hakim Mazouz, brothers and owners, serve meals in each room: the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room, which has a ping-pong table in the middle.
The restaurant is located on two floors; the upstairs is not open for lunch. It holds a secret smoking room, a funky bathroom with a bathtub as a sink, antique sofas, chairs hanging on the walls, and weird objects that make your eyes wander over and over again.
It’s fun to enjoy brunch, served every Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm, in this very cool and hip Parisian establishment. Brunch is served from the buffet and menu, including eggs Benedict, omelets, puff pastry, or the fish of the day. The à la carte menu is based on traditional French cooking and features, for example, steak tartare or yellow spring chicken.
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Mon – Sat: 12 – 2.30 pm and 7 – 11 pm
Sun: 11.30 am – 3.30 pm and 7 – 11 pm - 69 Rue des Gravilliers 75003 Paris
- +33 1 44 61 91 95
- n/a
- restaurantderriere
Tip #5: VG Pâtisserie
Pastry chef Bérénice Leconte is the founder and baker behind VG Pâtisserie, the first all-vegan pastry shop in Paris. If you walk into the shop on Boulevard Voltaire, you won’t recognize anything different from a regular pastry shop.
But in none of Leconte’s pastries are eggs, butter, or milk present. Founded in 2016, everything in the shop is plant-based, dairy-free, and egg-free. The pastry chef prefers to work with organic ingredients and local suppliers.
In her books „Patisserie Vegan“ and „Mon petit chou vegan,“ some of her ideas, baking tips, and recipes can be found. The pastry offerings range from brioche, tartelettes, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat to traditional madeleines, macarons, flan, and miniature cakes.
Special galettes can be ordered in advance, as well as gluten-free and regular cakes for larger groups. Demonstrations and classes are available as well; a cozy tea room allows customers to enjoy sweet treats in the pastry shop.
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Mon: closed
Tue: 1-7 pm
Wed-Sat: 9 am – 7 pm
Sun: 9 am – 6 am - 123 Boulevard Voltaire 75011 Paris
- +33 9 67 80 13 42
- vgpatisserie@gmail.com
- vgpatisserie
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Tip #6: Substance
Recently, a new duo has been delighting guests at Substance, the contemporary gastronomy restaurant in the heart of the 16th arrondissement: Chef Flavio Lucarini and Pastry Chef Aurora Storari.
Awarded with one Michelin star, Substance’s kitchen transforms exceptional raw materials into distinct, aromatic, delicate, and surprising flavors. The kitchen is committed to sourcing local and high-quality ingredients.
Various menus are offered, which differ in the number of courses and their focus. With the Substance menu, for example, you can expect nine fantastic courses, but you can also enjoy shorter, but no less delicious, three-course menus here.
An outstanding list of wine and champagne references ensures that there is the perfect drink pairing for each course of the meal.
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Mon – Fri: 12 – 1.30 pm and 7 – 9 pm
Sat, Sun: closed - 18 Rue de Chaillot, 75116 Paris, France
- +33 1 47 20 08 90
- reservation@substance.paris
- substance_paris
Tip #7: Épicure
At the three-star restaurant Épicure, another master of French cuisine is at work: Chef Arnaud Faye, awarded multiple times by the Guide Michelin. In an elegant dining room with access to a beautiful garden, guests can enjoy the best that France has to offer.
All the meat in the restaurant kitchen is of French origin; in fact, Chef Faye chooses all his products from the best French producers and farmers to provide the highest gastronomic experience. Épicure works with farmers, fishermen, and breeders who respect nature’s cycle and seasons.
As a guest, you can order à la carte or enjoy the fine dining menu with eight courses, created and changed regularly by the chef himself. The ultimate dinner in Paris!
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Lunch Tue – Sat: 12 pm – 1:30 pm
Dinner Tue – Sat: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sun, Mon: Closed - 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 75008 Paris
- +33 01 53 43 43 40
- epicure@oetkercollection.com
- lebristolparis
Tip #8: 42 degrés
Since 2013, the restaurant has specialized in raw food. The name 42 degrés originates from the fact that raw, living foods are not allowed to be heated higher than 42 degrees.
Small plates and daily specials are created by Chef Fabien Borgel. He is also responsible for the creation of a raw food and plant-based version of traditional foie gras, served and sold in the restaurant as „Faux Gras,“ based on cashew nuts, sunflower, and coconut oil.
At 42 degrés, guests can enjoy almost everything they would enjoy in a regular restaurant, only as raw and living foods: a vegan cheese platter, a portobello mushroom burger, all kinds of sushi options, raw chocolate cheesecake, and macarons.
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Sun: closed
Mon – Sat: Lunch 12 – 2.30 pm and Dinner 7 – 10.30 pm - 109 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière 75009 Paris
- +33 973 657 788
- bonjour@42degres.com
- 42degres
Tip #9: Café de Flore
The corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue Saint-Benoît, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6th arrondissement, is home to one of the oldest coffeehouses in Paris.
Visited by famous writers and philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre or Simone de Beauvoir in the 1940s and 1950s, Café de Flore is definitely an institution and a must-visit. The romantic café was opened in the 1880s and, like so many other old buildings, is still standing there in all of its beauty.
Besides the regular coffee, tea, and hot chocolate menu, the café is a place to enjoy a traditional Parisian breakfast with flaky croissants, fluffy brioche, blinis, and eggs.
- Daily: 7.30 am – 2 am
- 172 Bd Saint-Germain 75006 Paris
- +33 1 45 48 55 26
- secretariat@cafedeflore.fr
- lecafedeflore
Tip #10: L’as du Fallafel
L’As du Fallafel is known worldwide. For tourists traveling to Paris, a visit to L’As du Fallafel is often on their sightseeing list. The kosher Middle Eastern restaurant is located in the „Pletzl,“ the Jewish Quarter of the Le Marais neighborhood.
It’s known for its falafel, shawarma, and kebabs. The famous sandwiches attract folks from all over Europe as well as locals. Since 1979, crowds have been lining up to get their pita bread stuffed with falafel, grilled eggplant, and hummus.
Rue des Rosiers in the Marais became famous as a falafel hotspot. This traditional Parisian street food is delicious, inexpensive, and accidentally vegan. It’s kosher as well, which makes it popular among the local Jewish population.
L’As du Fallafel is known for the freshness of its ingredients; the falafel and other items are fried and prepped to order. It’s definitely the authentic falafel experience of Paris.
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Sun – Thu: 11 am – 11.30 pm
Fri: 11 am – 3.30 pm
Sat: Closed - 34 Rue des Rosiers 75004 Paris
- +33 1 48 87 63 60
- n/a
- lasdufallafel
Tip #11: Stellar
A culinary experience and expedition into space. Stellar offers a menu in line with its interstellar decoration. The two floors are decorated with hanging planets, and there is a moon observation room.
A menu inspired by dishes from all around the world surprises the visitors of this funky spot located in the 10th arrondissement. Stellar is fun! The menu reads like an exhibition around the planet.
Plates to share and mains are sorted by the countries where they are traditionally eaten: roasted camembert from France, meatballs in chimichurri sauce from Argentina, meat tacos from Mexico, chicken curry from India, and traditional hummus from Lebanon. A mini astronaut menu for kids under 12 is available as well.
Choosing a cocktail is even more fun: „Apollo Mission,“ „Galaxy Mule,“ „Black Moon,“ and „Jupiter Fizz“ are just some of the names for Stellar’s cocktail choices.
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Mon – Thu: 12 – 2.30 pm and 7 – 10.30 pm
Fri: 12 – 2.30 pm and 6.30 – 10.30 pm
Sat: 12 – 3 pm and 6.30 – 10.30 pm
Sun: 12 – 3 pm and 7 – 10.30 pm - 45 Rue Saint-Sébastien 75011 Paris
- +33(9) 84 03 77 83
- bonjour@stellar.paris
- ephemeragroup
Tip #12: Le Petit Cler
Le Petit Cler is a must-try for anyone strolling near the Eiffel Tower — the little bistro is only a few minutes away. A look at the menu reveals that classics are offered, making you not just a guest but, for a moment, part of Parisian life.
The place radiates coziness and charm thanks to its black-and-white tiled floor and wooden ceilings. And of course, the classic seating in front of the restaurant is not to be missed, from which you can perfectly watch the picturesque neighborhood.
- Daily: 8 am – 12 am
- 29 Rue Cler, 75007 Paris, France
- +33 1 45 50 17 50
- n/a
- lepetitcler
Tip #13: Rosa Bonheur sur Seine
The combination of food, drinks, music, and good vibes appeals to everyone, doesn’t it? And you can even experience it on the Seine, right in the middle of Paris!
With a focus on Mediterranean cuisine like pizza, tapas, and sandwiches, Rosa Bonheur Sur Seine invites you to live the Parisian moment.
It is the ideal place for a relaxed evening under many twinkling lights — from the boat and from the city. From there, you can even watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle. The atmosphere is unbeatable, so you should definitely plan a visit.
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Mon, Tue: closed
Wed : 6 pm – 12.30 am
Thu: 6 pm – 1:30 am
Fri – Sat: 12 pm – 1.30 am
Sun: 12 pm – 12 am - 2 Port des Invalides, 75007 Paris, France
- +33 1 47 53 66 92
- n/a
- rosa_bonheur_sur_seine_
Tip #14: Sacré Frenchy
Our list of the best restaurant recommendations for Paris would not be complete without Sacré Frenchy. The restaurant in the heart of the city, on Boulevard de Sébastopol, offers traditional French cuisine tailored to different times of day and occasions.
You can enjoy a light lunch here, order sharing plates with friends in a cozy atmosphere in the evening, or listen to the sounds of the piano during a romantic dinner date while enjoying a festive menu. The latter is possible every Friday and Saturday, as on these days the restaurant transforms into a piano bar.
As if that were not enough, anyone looking for a delicious and child-friendly brunch menu in Paris will find what they are looking for here. Sacré Frenchy will stay on your mind!
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Mon – Wed: 11 am – 12 am
Thu – Sun: 11 am – 1 am - 58 Bd de Sébastopol, 75003 Paris, France
- +33 1 42 74 55 63
- bonjour@sacrefrenchy.com
- sacrefrenchy
Tip #15: Gruppomimo
Pizza, pasta… dolce vita! Gruppomimo promises the best Italian cuisine and serves the well-known classics of France’s neighboring country. It is another great food spot in Paris that should not be missed. The atmosphere here is very modern and hip, and the service is always warm with an infectious joie de vivre.
Look forward to homemade pasta specialties and delicious Neapolitan pizzas, topped in a classic way or with modern interpretations, including fior di latte, truffle, or goat cheese.
On special occasions, the pizzas are also offered in charming shapes, such as a heart for Valentine’s Day or shaped like a bunny for younger guests.
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Mon – Fri: 12 – 2:30 pm and 7 – 11 pm
Sat, Sun: 12 – 11 pm - 24 Rue Keller, 75011 Paris, France
- n/a
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- gruppomimo
Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!
