Paris
A swirling fantasy of floral aromas – vervain, rose, lavender – lures visitors into this opulent shrine to French pastries. It's half Pierre Hermé (of…
Must-see restaurants in Paris
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Brothers Axel and Arnaud, who have worked at some of Paris' top addresses, run this rustic-chic wine bar with barrels, timber tables and a wood-burning…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A minimalist, 1950s ambience cocoons discerning diners at Plume ('Feather'), the stylish neobistro of talented young Tunisian chef Youssef Gastli. His…
Paris
You'll know you're in the vicinity of this takeaway joint when you see crowds of locals munching on giant banh mi (Vietnamese stuffed baguettes), which…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Tucked down a narrow Haut Marais side street, this stylish cafe with an interior by celebrity designer Dorothée Meilichzon sees a fashionable lunchtime…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Play table tennis, sit on the side of the bed, glass of Champers in hand, or lounge between bookcases at this apartment-style restaurant in a beautiful…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
As authentic as you'd find in Brittany, but with some innovative twists (such as Breton sardines, olive oil and sundried tomatoes, or smoked salmon, dill…
Paris
As the name suggests, Adrien Cachot's 16-seat neobistro is off the beaten path, both literally and figuratively. Diners choose between just two options …
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Going strong since 1958, this wonderfully convivial ‘country inn’ with red gingham curtains and rustic timber beams offers simple and inexpensive French…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
This cult 1950s bistro with original bar, leather banquette seating and floral wallpaper sizzles with contemporary glamour thanks to celebrity French chef…
Paris
Fans of haute cuisine sans haute attitude should seek out this casual bistro by the Palais Garnier. Accomplished chef Romain Lalu runs the kitchen, and…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
A past winner of Paris’ annual ‘best baguette’ prize, this enchanting bakery with a semi-open kitchen is an ideal place to pick up picnic fare. Join the…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
The youngest winner of Milan's prestigious Cone d'Oro (Golden Cone), artisan gelato maker Mary Quarta has more than 100 different flavours in her all…
Paris
Nanina's creamy mozzarella and ricotta, made from Auvergne-sourced buffalo milk and handmade here on the premises, supply some of Paris' most prestigious…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Prepare to be wowed: David Toutain pushes the envelope at his eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant with some of the most creative high-end cooking in…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
As tiny as the postage stamp for which it's named, Le Timbre is run by husband-and-wife team Charles Danet (in the kitchen) and Agnès Peyre (front of…
Paris
A former horse-meat butcher's shop (chevaline, hence the spin on the name; look for the gold horse head above the door) is now a fabulous deli for…
Paris
The clue is in the name: everything NoGlu serves for breakfast (granola, porridge, tartines), lunch (Buddha bowls, soups, quiches, burgers and pastas) and…
Paris
A team of Japanese chefs in blue aprons calls out orders from Katsuaki Okiyama's open kitchen, while in the natural-wood interior, diners feast on soba…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Beneath an original glass-covered ceiling, this marble-walled caviste (wine cellar) is a delicious flashback to 1880s Paris. With a stock of 400-odd wines…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Prices at this elegant cream-coloured restaurant are a serious bargain and the lunchtime menu is an absolute steal. Dishes are true works of art: on-the…
Paris
A perpetual favourite, Le Hide is a tiny neighbourhood bistro serving scrumptious traditional French fare: lobster bisque with shaved black truffles, veal…
Paris
A pretty lavender and fuchsia-pink façade fronts this much-welcomed cafe and cake shop where everything is 100% vegan, gluten-free – and raw. Enticing nut…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
With 120 French cheeses, this fromagerie (cheese shop) is a fabulous place to stock up and taste them at its on-site bar à fromages (cheese bar). Let the…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Meats and seafood, charcoal-barbecued to smoky perfection, are the specialities of this trendy address with spartan interior and hip Pigalle crowd. Angus…
Latin Quarter
Eric Lévy's 20-seat premises is effectively a clandestine supper club where you can watch the chef prepare daily changing dishes (raw mackerel with yuzu…
Paris
Lit by a Venetian chandelier, this white- and grey-toned restaurant became France's first restaurant helmed by a Japanese chef, Kei Kobayashi, to gain…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Be it a dirty chai latte, peppery ginger shot, breakfast bowl of chia pudding with fresh fruit or feisty brunch packed with organic veg, this new…
Paris
A 1930s art deco extravaganza of the formal white-tablecloth and bow-tied waiter variety, monumental Le Dôme is one of the swishest places around for…
Paris
On elegant place du Marché St-Honoré, this gourmet emporium's bushels of fresh fruit and vegetables, house-baked breads and pastries, meats, cheeses and…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Flavours change monthly at France’s flagship outlet of prestigious Turin gelato-maker Grom. All include sustainably sourced, high-grade ingredients like…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Inviting sunflower-yellow walls set the tone at this Left Bank hot spot for soul food. Ex-chef at the Brazilian Embassy, Rosilène Vitorino, oversees a…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Apricot and ginger, lemon and basil, cinnamon, pistacchio, and flambéed banana are among the 60 flavours of all-natural ice creams at this luscious…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Fusion French-Asian grub gives an alternative twist to this easygoing neighbourhood coffeeshop with vintage moulded ceiling, pea-green wall and mismatched…
Paris
Paris' first branch of cult Belgian chain Ellis (named for Ellis Island, New York) occupies a beautiful wood-beamed building. Burgers made with French…
Paris
This landmark brasserie by superstar chef Alain Ducasse sits beneath the golden-hued canopy topping the Forum des Halles, the one-time wholesale market…
Paris
Xiao long bao (steamed Shanghai-style dumplings) with pork and ginger, shrimp and lemongrass, or chicken and peanut sauce are made to order at this corner…
Paris
Retaining exquisite timber cabinetry and floor tiles from its early 1900s incarnation as an apothecary, this mirror-lined space is now a locally loved…
Paris
Owners Mel, Mich and Martin all had different ideas when it came to utilising this exposed-brick space on a happening backstreet. The upshot is a hybrid…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Chef Myriam Sabet brings a modern twist to traditional levant pastry. Her exquisite creations include kadaïfi croustillants (crunchy angel-hair pastry) in…
