Looking for a place to dine in Paris? Here is your ultimate guide for the best Paris restaurants! From crêpes to falafel, brunch to fine dining, I’ve got you covered…
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH…
Les Deux Magots – lovely classic French restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement) once frequented by literary greats such as Ernest Hemingway
Eggs & Co – if you like eggs (or even if you don’t, like me), you’ll love this casual spot in Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement)
Season – trendy brunch spot favorited by celebs like Romee Strijd (and with reason!), but expect to wait if you come at prime time
Loulou Friendly Diner – Australian restaurant offering fresh, delicious food in the Latin Quarter (5th arrondissement)
Le Gout du Sablé – adorable little café in the 12th arrondissement with homemade dishes and desserts
Nuance Café – charming coffee shop in the 5th arrondissement with a great breakfast and brunch selection, including cakes and other pastries
LUNCH…
Carette– great restaurant on the Place des Vosges in the Marais; try eating outdoors if the weather is nice, as the location is lovely
Créatures – delicious vegetarian restaurant on top of the Galeries Lafayette in the 9th arrondissement, open only during the warmer months, but with a view over all of Paris
The Family – cozy little restaurant in the 9th arrondissement offering delicious French food
Cojean – casual café with numerous locations… not necessarily a lunch spot for a tourist, but I ate here nearly every day for a month, as it offers healthy and delicious items to take out or eat in (great spot to do work – lots of seating and free wifi)
DINNER…
Le Sergent Recruteur – fine dining restaurant on Île Saint-Louis with a fresh feel, great service, and delicious food
Presto Fresco – amazing spot in les Halles (3rd arrondissement) with super friendly servers, some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had!
Monjul – moderately priced inventive cuisine in the Marais (4th arrondissement)
La Mangerie – delicious tapas in a fun environment (I came with a friend from Barcelona who said these tapas were better!), located in the Marais (4th arrondissement)
Chez Janou – bistro in the Marais (4th arrondissement) with great food and famous chocolate mousse
Anco – fun, lively restaurant in the 12th arrondissement perfect for a delicious and relatively casual dinner
Le Vent de Sable – authentic Moroccan food in a beautifully decorated restaurant in the 15th arrondissement, best Moroccan food I’ve had outside Morocco!
Chez Francis – decent food but come for an amazing view of the Eiffel Tower from across the Seine (8th arrondissement) if you sit outside (which I did even in November)
CRÊPES…
Crêperie Beaubourg – can’t speak for any other menu items, but came on numerous occasions for the galette playben (savory crêpe of melted cheese and baked apples); pleasant to eat outdoors, as it is next to an open square and le Centre Pompidou
La Crêperie Bretonne – casual restaurant for good crêpes and galettes in Montparnasse (14th arrondissement)
HOT CHOCOLATE…
Angelina – classic French restaurant (once frequented by Coco Chanel) in the 1st arrondissement offering world famous hot chocolate, among other delicious treats
ICE CREAM…
Berthillon – delicious artisan ice cream on Île Saint-Louis, offered at numerous spots around the island
FALAFEL…
L’As du Fallafel – famous falafel restaurant in the Marais (4th arrondissement), long line but moves very fast (don’t be discouraged and go somewhere else – worth it)
That’s my list of the best Paris restaurants, but if you are looking for more suggestions, feel free to comment and I will get back to you! I recommend making a reservation at most of these restaurants, especially for dinner, to guarantee a spot. Check out my “France” category for more Paris suggestions like the 5 Paris Museums You Cannot Miss and more!
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