Must-see restaurants in Latin Quarter

  • Restaurant AT

    Latin Quarter

    Trained by some of the biggest names in gastronomy (Pierre Gagnaire included), chef Atsushi Tanaka showcases abstract artlike masterpieces incorporating…

  • La Bête Noire

    Latin Quarter

    A small, fashionably minimalist interior with open kitchen and funky music ensure bags of soul at this off-the-radar cantine gastronomique, a showcase for…

  • Kitchen Ter(re)

    Latin Quarter

    William Ledeuil's third project, Kitchen Ter(re) showcases pasta dishes made from six varieties of ancient grains. But don't write it off as another tired…

  • Café de la Nouvelle Mairie

    Latin Quarter

    Shhhh…just around the corner from the Panthéon but hidden away on a small, fountained square, this hybrid cafe-restaurant and wine bar is a tip-top…

  • Baieta

    Latin Quarter

    Baieta means 'little kiss' in the patois of Nice, the home town of culinary sensation Julia Sedefdjian, who at 21 was France's youngest Michelin-starred…

  • OnoPoké

    Latin Quarter

    Head here for creative beans, grains, pulses and veg topped with raw or smoked fish (tuna, salmon, white fish) and your chosen sprinkling of fried onions,…

  • Les Papilles

    Latin Quarter

    This hybrid bistro, wine cellar and épicerie (specialist grocer) with a sunflower-yellow façade is one of those fabulous Parisian dining experiences…

  • Croq' Fac

    Latin Quarter

    Latin Quarter students pack out this sandwicherie (sandwich bar) at lunchtime and for good reason. Delicious, made-to-measure sandwiches embrace dozens of…

  • Prosper et Fortunée

    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…

  • La Tour d’Argent

    Latin Quarter

    The venerable Michelin-starred ‘Silver Tower’ is famous for its caneton (duckling), rooftop garden with glimmering island views and fabulous history…

  • Le Coupe-Chou

    Latin Quarter

    This maze of candlelit rooms inside a vine-clad 17th-century townhouse is overwhelmingly romantic. Ceilings are beamed, furnishings are antique, open…

  • La Rôtisserie d'Argent

    Latin Quarter

    Spit-roasted suckling pigs, chickens, ducks, shoulder of lamb, pigeons and more turn on rotating skewers over an open flame within view of your table at…

  • Le Zyriab by Noura

    Latin Quarter

    Savour Lebanese gastronomy and a sensational view of Paris at this elegant restaurant on the 9th floor of the Institut du Monde Arabe. Be it fragrant vine…

  • Le Petit Pontoise

    Latin Quarter

    Entering this tiny bistro with traditional lace curtains and simple wooden tables is like stepping into old-world Paris. And the kitchen lives up to…

  • Odette

    Latin Quarter

    Odette's ground-floor space sells choux (pastry puffs) with seasonal flavoured cream fillings, such as coffee, lemon, green tea, salted caramel, pistachio…

  • Boulangerie Bruno Solques

    Latin Quarter

    Inventive pâtissier Bruno Solques crafts wonderfully rustic breads (sold by weight measured on old-fashioned scales) using only organic flours. The small,…

  • La Salle à Manger

    Latin Quarter

    With a sunny pavement terrace beneath trees enviably placed at the foot of foodie street rue Mouffetard, the ‘Dining Room’ is prime real estate. Its 360…

  • La Truffière

    Latin Quarter

    As its name implies, truffles are the centrepiece of this Michelin-starred restaurant's menu, featuring in most (albeit not all) of its weekly changing…

  • Le Comptoir du Panthéon

    Latin Quarter

    Enormous, creative, meal-size salads are the reasons to choose this as a dining spot. Magnificently placed across from the domed Panthéon on the shady…

  • Les Pipos

    Latin Quarter

    Natural wines are the speciality of this bar à vins, which it keeps in its vaulted stone cellar. First-rate food – served from noon onward – includes a…

  • Dans Les Landes

    Latin Quarter

    Treat yourself to a trip to the Basque Country: Gascogne chef Julien Duboué presents his artful, tapas-size take on southwestern cuisine, with whimsical…

  • Circus Bakery

    Latin Quarter

    Spectacular sourdough cinnamon rolls are the showstoppers at this bakery with a rustic dark-timber exterior and exposed stone and brick interior. Other…

  • L’Agrume

    Latin Quarter

    Reserve a table in advance (online or by telephone) at this chic bistro where you can watch chefs work with seasonal products in the open kitchen while…

  • Desvouges

    Latin Quarter

    Expect a healthy dose of humour as well as top-notch bistro cuisine and 'fromages qui puent un peu' ('stinky cheeses') at this neighbourhood bistro, the…

  • Le Vent d'Armor

    Latin Quarter

    Porthole- and lantern-style light fittings are among the contemporary nautical design elements at this sleek Seine-side restaurant. Premium seafood dishes…

  • Petits Plats de Marc

    Latin Quarter

    This tiny pit stop off rue Mouffetard is wonderfully cosy and a change from the usual humdrum tourist spots; the homemade soups, quiches, pastries and…

  • Boulangerie Eric Kayser

    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…

  • Le Buisson Ardent

    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…

  • Le Pot O’Lait

    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…

  • Chez Nicos

    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 Bel Ordinaire

    Latin Quarter

    The owners here clearly have a different definition of the word 'ordinary' than the rest of us: pop in for market-driven delights like sardines in an…

  • Bonvivant

    Latin Quarter

    Braised duck in blackcurrrant sauce, mushroom polenta, cheese and charcuterie plates – this casual bar makes for an inviting place to converse while…

  • Les Baux de Paris

    Latin Quarter

    Centuries-old wooden beams and exposed stone add instant charm to this busy restaurant-bar on rue Mouffetard, a market street. Be it a deep-fried squid,…

  • Bonjour Vietnam

    Latin Quarter

    Stop by this lauded Vietnamese spot for a bowl of pho (noodle soup with thin slices of rare beef, mint, anise and lime) or bobun (cold rice-noodle salad…

  • Numéro 220

    Latin Quarter

    For a casual breakfast or vegetarian lunch, this cafe hits the spot. Temptations run from sweet-potato curry, salads and slices of quiche to sweet and…

  • Mayya

    Latin Quarter

    Japanese-style crêpes? You heard it here first. Inexpensive and served cone-style, Mayya's crêpes make for a great quick lunch or ice-cream-stuffed snack…

  • Boulangerie Eric Kayser

    Latin Quarter

    A sit-down area lets you enjoy light flaky pastries on-site at this branch of famous boulangerie Eric Kayser.

  • Mosquée de Paris

    Latin Quarter

    Dig into one of 10 types of couscous or choose a meaty grill at this richly decorated North African restaurant tucked within the walls of the city’s art…

  • Kootchi

    Latin Quarter

    Behind a sky-blue façade, carpets, traditional instruments and other jumble lend this Afghan restaurant a central-Asian caravanserai air. Specialities…

  • Krishna Bhavan

    Latin Quarter

    In northern Paris' 'little India' neighbourhood, Krishna Bhavan has spawned a string of neighbouring canteens. Here on the Left Bank it's an upmarket…