Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Crispy-skinned ducks and roast pork hang in the windows of this wholly authentic Hong Kong–style ‘steam restaurant’ in Belleville's Chinatown. Har gow …
Must-see restaurants in Paris
Paris
For a Real McCoy, salmon and ginger bo bun (cold rice-noodle salad) or pho (soup) washed down with a Hanoï or Saigon beer or sassy Vietnamese mojito, make…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Olde-worlde tearoom/busy lunch spot La Jacobine is packed to the rafters by noon for its homemade tarts, giant-size salads and crêpes, but it's just as…
Paris
Game, especially la biche (venison), is the speciality of convivial 'doe in the woods', but dishes like foie gras and coq au vin also add to the…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Benedict is a delightfully light and airy contemporary space which, yes, specialises in eggs Benedict – eight different types, including à la truffe …
Paris
If you like haute cuisine with your wine (rather than the other way around), this brainchild of star sommelier Philippe Faure-Brac offers superb tasting…
Paris
Chef Cyril Lalanne shows how inventive southwestern French cuisine can be at this snug 22-seat restaurant behind a cherry-coloured façade. Expect rich,…
Paris
Assaporare ('savour' in Italian) is the life and love of Neapolitan architect and epicurean Giuseppe Lo Casale. From the imported products cooked in the…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Female star chefs are a rarity in Paris, but Hélène Darroze is a stellar exception. Her flagship Michelin-starred St-Germain premises are closed for…
Paris
In an arrondissement known for grandiose interiors and superstar chefs who are often elsewhere, this intimate neighbourhood restaurant is a real find. The…
Paris
Feisty fare at this stylish neobistro fuses the flavours of Asia and France in mains such as sea bass fillet with black rice shiitake risotto and carrot…
Paris
With a whitewashed, contemporary dining space, this is an excellent find for savoury galettes named for Parisian quartiers such as Concorde (goat's cheese…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
A listed historical monument, this belle époque showpiece overlooking the Seine has one of Paris' most photographed façades. Its vine-draped terrace and…
Paris
Teal and exposed brick walls give way to the intimate dining room at Accents. Spy on pastry chef Ayumi Sugiyama preparing artwork-quality desserts and…
Paris
Factor in a wait at this small, buzzy restaurant (also known as Pho 14) – it doesn’t take bookings and is wildly popular with in-the-know locals for its…
Paris
Opened by Michelin-starred chef Adeline Grattard of Yam’Tcha fame, her third, 2018-opened space combines an all-day wonton bar and a casual cafe-bistro…
Paris
Combining the French genius for pastries with a 100% gluten-free kitchen, Helmut Newcake is one of those Parisian addresses that some will simply have to…
Paris
For those days when all you need is a simple grilled steak or roast chicken, there's Bien Élevé. It's all about sourcing at this convivial bistro (as…
Latin Quarter
This original branch of Eric Kayser – now a household name in Paris with 16 addresses across the city and several more worldwide – is one of the best…
Latin Quarter
Housed in a former coach house, this time-worn bistro (front-room murals date to the 1920s) serves classy, exciting French fare. The menu changes every…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Middle Eastern cuisine is having a moment in Paris and YAFO is among those leading the charge. Creamy hummus – made with tahini from Nazareth and…
Paris
The market-inspired menu at L’Office is mercifully short – as in there are only three choices per course – but outstanding, and belies the rich and…
Paris
While it won't quite compare to the sky-stretching panoramas along the Friendship Highway, this local favourite is a good choice for both vegetarians and…
Paris
On the prowl for a quality €10 meal? Look no further than this upbeat souvlaki spot off rue Montorgueil. It's more French than Greek, but that's a minor…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
'Old-world bistro' is the atmosphere at this tiny spot with lace curtains and a quality kitchen cooking classic French dishes that have been around for…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
V stands for 'Végétal', G for 'Gourmand' and T for 'Tonique' – this gives you an idea of what's on offer at this quirky, buzzy and colourful vegetarian…
Paris
An perennial 'in' address with the uber-cool fashion set, this darling of a restaurant has bags going for it: superb interior design by Joseph Dirand,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
A faintly fusion cuisine makes this cosy bistro, footsteps from place des Vosges, stand out. Dishes such as caramelised duck breast served with roasted…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The motto here is 'Work Hard & Be Nice to People' – yes, it's in English and written in capital letters near the entrance. And yes, Antonin Bonnet and his…
Paris
Opened in 2019, this upmarket, industrial-styled eatery features a limited menu that caters for carnivores as well as vegetarians. The three dynamic lads…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Attached to the arty 'Love' Hotel, this hip bistro opening to a plant-filled patio garden offers all-day drinking and dining. International dishes span…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Belleville Market has filled busy thoroughfare bd de Belleville with open-air fruit, veg and other fresh-produce stalls since 1860. Food shopping aside,…
Paris
Pull up a stool at one of A Noste's communal tables and feast on original Gascon- and Basque-style tapas: from the airy cornmeal fougasse with smoked duck…
Paris
Organic treats at this pâtisserie végétale, including pains au chocolat and croissants, cinnamon and nutmeg mille-feuille (layered pastry), blood-orange…
Latin Quarter
A bright, contemporary spot, the Milk Can is the business when it comes to galettes (savoury buckwheat crêpes) – try smoked salmon or goat's cheese and…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
A stone's skim from the canal, this lively cafe with mezzanine seating and pavement tables overflows with regulars drinking Parisian-roasted Belleville…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
An old corner cafe has been stripped back to reveal its honeycomb-coloured Parisian stone walls, while its timber beams have been whitewashed to brighten…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
This lovely covered market, built in 1859 and revamped in 1880, is a delightful spot to mooch around stalls selling high-quality food produce. Join locals…
Latin Quarter
The signboard outside crêpe artist Nicos’ unassuming little shop lists dozens of fillings but ask for his masterpiece by name: ‘La Crêpe du Chef’, stuffed…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Handy for the Musée National Picasso and boutiques of rue Vieille du Temple, Glou cooks modern French cuisine. Begin with lentil soup sprinkled with…
