French terrace restaurants in Paris, our top addresses

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis · Photos by Manon de Sortiraparis · Published on March 18, 2024 at 11:04 a.m.
To make sure you're on the right track if you're dreaming of feasting on French delicacies on the terrace, follow the guide!

As soon as the warm weather sets in, some gourmands flock to Italian restaurants for a pizza, others prefer fresh sushi prepared according to the rules of the art, still others turn to the unknown and savor African or Brazilian marvels.... And then there are those who rush to the restaurant to rediscover the great classics of French cuisine!

Are you one of them? Then discover the best French restaurants to try out right now, on the terrace of course, so you don't have to miss out on all the fun.

Melt-in-the-mouth flank steak, crispy breaded sweetbreads, homemade pâté en croûte, vinaigrette leeks; for small or large budgets, for all tastes and desires, it's simple, there's something for everyone! You'll be able to savor French dishes and true bistronomic creations on a sunny terrace, accompanied by a glass of white or red wine, in moderation of course.

Here are the best French restaurants to enjoy on the terrace in Paris!

French restaurants on the terrace in Paris:

Restaurant Dame - Poireaux, sauce gribicheRestaurant Dame - Poireaux, sauce gribicheRestaurant Dame - Poireaux, sauce gribicheRestaurant Dame - Poireaux, sauce gribiche Dame, great dishes to share in a seventies decor by the super Bonhomme team
The Bonhomme team is at it again. After their first well-prepared restaurant, they've landed in a new district, the 9th arrondissement, with an address just as bistronomic as the first, and just as affordable. [Read more]

Pamela Popo - nos photos - image00024Pamela Popo - nos photos - image00024Pamela Popo - nos photos - image00024Pamela Popo - nos photos - image00024 Pamela Popo, chic brasserie with refined menu in the Marais district
Rue François Miron, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, head to Pamela Popo for a cosy dinner with friends or loved ones. [Read more]

Le Comptoir de la Traboule - Tataki de boeuf, tigre qui pleureLe Comptoir de la Traboule - Tataki de boeuf, tigre qui pleureLe Comptoir de la Traboule - Tataki de boeuf, tigre qui pleureLe Comptoir de la Traboule - Tataki de boeuf, tigre qui pleure Le Comptoir de la Traboule, bistronomic highlights and intoxicating vintages
Just a stone's throw from the Champ-de-Mars and the Eiffel Tower, Comptoir de la Traboule whirls up hearty bistronomic dishes and intoxicating cuvées. [Read more]

Zincou : le restaurant de vins et tapas aux recettes travaillées Zincou : le restaurant de vins et tapas aux recettes travaillées Zincou : le restaurant de vins et tapas aux recettes travaillées Zincou : le restaurant de vins et tapas aux recettes travaillées Zincou, a tapas and wine restaurant a stone's throw from the Musée de la vie romantique
Located on the corner of rue Blanche and rue Bruyère, not far from the Musée de la vie romantique, Zincou offers tapas plates to share, accompanied by a glass of wine, all in a warm, trendy setting. [Read more]

Erso - Lieu jaune, potimarron, sauce vin blancErso - Lieu jaune, potimarron, sauce vin blancErso - Lieu jaune, potimarron, sauce vin blancErso - Lieu jaune, potimarron, sauce vin blanc Erso, an affordable bistronomic address in Saint-Ambroise
In Lou's place is Erso, a neighborhood bistronomic restaurant run by Marine Bert in the dining room and Yann Placet in the kitchen. [Read more]

La Sociable - TerrasseLa Sociable - TerrasseLa Sociable - TerrasseLa Sociable - Terrasse La Sociable, Colonel Fabien's very affordable restaurant-bar.
With plates and pints of beer from €5, La Sociable is an address that's sure to win hearts, but not wallets. A real bargain on the Colonel Fabien side of town! [Read more]

Le Cornichon - DécorationLe Cornichon - DécorationLe Cornichon - DécorationLe Cornichon - Décoration Le Cornichon, a retro 70's restaurant with unbeatable value for money
With its retro 70s look, smiling team and unbeatable value for money, Le Cornichon is already a must-visit address in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]

Haton-nous - QuicheHaton-nous - QuicheHaton-nous - QuicheHaton-nous - Quiche Haton-nous, quiches signed by a MOF
MOF Christophe Haton has opened a small shop behind the Saint-Lazare train station, where he offers a French culinary staple: quiche. [Read more]

Super Huit - TerrasseSuper Huit - TerrasseSuper Huit - TerrasseSuper Huit - Terrasse Super Huit, the bistronomic little brother of Mieux, has just been launched a stone's throw from the Parc Monceau.
The Mieux restaurant team unveils its little brother, Super Huit. The new season is proving to be one of the tastiest on the Parc Monceau. [Read more]

Vendémiaire, brasserie chic à la française à deux pas des InvalidesVendémiaire, brasserie chic à la française à deux pas des InvalidesVendémiaire, brasserie chic à la française à deux pas des InvalidesVendémiaire, brasserie chic à la française à deux pas des Invalides Vendémiaire, a chic French brasserie a stone's throw from Les Invalides
Vendémiaire is the chic new brasserie opening a stone's throw from Les Invalides, where French gastronomy is the order of the day. [Read more]

La Plage Parisienne, restaurant et terrasse en bord de Seine Quai de Javel -  A7C0943La Plage Parisienne, restaurant et terrasse en bord de Seine Quai de Javel -  A7C0943La Plage Parisienne, restaurant et terrasse en bord de Seine Quai de Javel -  A7C0943La Plage Parisienne, restaurant et terrasse en bord de Seine Quai de Javel -  A7C0943 La Plage Parisienne, the terrace restaurant on the banks of the Seine
Fancy a waterside terrace? Let's head for Plage Parisienne, this restaurant and terrace on the banks of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement, quai de Javel. The decor is from a crazy year, with a view of the French team's liner and the Statue of Liberty, a few deckchairs and we're all set. [Read more]

Rivié, le restaurant branché de l'hôtel The Hoxton ParisRivié, le restaurant branché de l'hôtel The Hoxton ParisRivié, le restaurant branché de l'hôtel The Hoxton ParisRivié, le restaurant branché de l'hôtel The Hoxton Paris Rivié, the trendy restaurant at The Hoxton Paris hotel
A charming, trendy neo-brasserie in the 2nd arrondissement, Rivié is the restaurant of The Hoxton Paris hotel. Since its opening, it has attracted Parisians and tourists from all over the world alike. [Read more]

Armande - Crab bun, jus d'hibiscusArmande - Crab bun, jus d'hibiscusArmande - Crab bun, jus d'hibiscusArmande - Crab bun, jus d'hibiscus Armande, a charming restaurant-caterer-pâtisserie where everything is homemade in Montmartre
Meeting Armande has to be earned. You have to climb to the top of the Butte Montmartre to discover this caterer-restaurant, which also serves as a small patisserie, but it's well worth the effort. [Read more]

Buvette Paris - TabléeBuvette Paris - TabléeBuvette Paris - TabléeBuvette Paris - Tablée Buvette Paris, bistro-style cuisine and cocktails all day long
The little sister of the New York address, Buvette Paris is open all day long, offering classic bistro fare, brunch options and toast cocktails. [Read more]

Le Moulin de la Galette, un restaurant emblématique à Montmartre - DSC 1669Le Moulin de la Galette, un restaurant emblématique à Montmartre - DSC 1669Le Moulin de la Galette, un restaurant emblématique à Montmartre - DSC 1669Le Moulin de la Galette, un restaurant emblématique à Montmartre - DSC 1669 Le Moulin de la Galette, the legendary Montmartre restaurant in Paris
Le Moulin de la Galette is a legendary Montmartre institution. Immortalized by painters such as Van Gogh and Renoir, the restaurant now invites us to savor comforting recipes typical of French brasserie. [Read more]

Fana Bistrot, le restaurant bistronomique du 18e avec terrasse et vue Sacré Cœur -  terrasseFana Bistrot, le restaurant bistronomique du 18e avec terrasse et vue Sacré Cœur -  terrasseFana Bistrot, le restaurant bistronomique du 18e avec terrasse et vue Sacré Cœur -  terrasseFana Bistrot, le restaurant bistronomique du 18e avec terrasse et vue Sacré Cœur -  terrasse Fana, the good bistronomic terrace restaurant Paris 18e
We'd like to take you on a tour of Fana Bistrot, a new bistronomic restaurant in the charming rue Ferdinand Flocon in Paris's 18th arrondissement. Fresh, seasonal cuisine and enchanting desserts, all served in a modern bistro setting with a terrace overlooking the Sacré Coeur, are sure to make your day. [Read more]

Belle Maison, Bistrot iodé, restaurant de poissons et fruits de mer Paris 9 -  merlu crustacés et brocoliBelle Maison, Bistrot iodé, restaurant de poissons et fruits de mer Paris 9 -  merlu crustacés et brocoliBelle Maison, Bistrot iodé, restaurant de poissons et fruits de mer Paris 9 -  merlu crustacés et brocoliBelle Maison, Bistrot iodé, restaurant de poissons et fruits de mer Paris 9 -  merlu crustacés et brocoli Belle Maison, the seafood bistro terrace Paris 9th arrondissement
Among the capital's fine fish and seafood restaurants, we'd like to take you to Belle Maison, an iodized bistro that delights us with its fresh, creative market dishes, without breaking the bank. [Read more]

Sosso restaurant : des assiettes méditérannéennes à partagerSosso restaurant : des assiettes méditérannéennes à partagerSosso restaurant : des assiettes méditérannéennes à partagerSosso restaurant : des assiettes méditérannéennes à partager Sosso Restaurant, Mediterranean dishes to share in Paris's 18th arrondissement
Nestled in a lively street in the 18th arrondissement, Sosso Restaurant invites you to share its Mediterranean dishes on the terrace or indoors. [Read more]

Le comptoir de crème : assiettes à partager, bons vins et convivialité Le comptoir de crème : assiettes à partager, bons vins et convivialité Le comptoir de crème : assiettes à partager, bons vins et convivialité Le comptoir de crème : assiettes à partager, bons vins et convivialité Le Comptoir de Crème, the 18th arrondissement's friendly restaurant with plates to share
The second address of Camille and Maxime, founders of the restaurant Crème, Comptoir de Crème is just a few meters away. This small eatery offers plates to share, in a convivial atmosphere. [Read more]

Le restaurant du Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay - Oléum Papa, le restaurant culturel -  A7C7088Le restaurant du Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay - Oléum Papa, le restaurant culturel -  A7C7088Le restaurant du Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay - Oléum Papa, le restaurant culturel -  A7C7088Le restaurant du Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay - Oléum Papa, le restaurant culturel -  A7C7088 The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]

Maison Bretonne - Galette andouilleMaison Bretonne - Galette andouilleMaison Bretonne - Galette andouilleMaison Bretonne - Galette andouille Maison Bretonne, the authentic Breton crêperie in Saint-Paul
For a real Breton galette, made with organic ingredients, head for Maison Bretonne in Saint-Paul. [Read more]

Edmond, l'excellent restaurant panoramique sur Le Jardin Perché, la terrasse du Terrass"Hotel Edmond, l'excellent restaurant panoramique sur Le Jardin Perché, la terrasse du Terrass"Hotel Edmond, l'excellent restaurant panoramique sur Le Jardin Perché, la terrasse du Terrass"Hotel Edmond, l'excellent restaurant panoramique sur Le Jardin Perché, la terrasse du Terrass"Hotel Le Jardin Perché, the terrace of the Terrass "Hotel and its excellent restaurant Edmond
Le Jardin perché, the terrace of the Terrass "Hotel in the 18th arrondissement, offers a magnificent view of Paris. On sunny days, you can enjoy lunch in the sun at Edmond, the terrace restaurant. [Read more]

Blossom, Sofitel Paris le Faubourg 2024 - Asperges blanchesBlossom, Sofitel Paris le Faubourg 2024 - Asperges blanchesBlossom, Sofitel Paris le Faubourg 2024 - Asperges blanchesBlossom, Sofitel Paris le Faubourg 2024 - Asperges blanches Blossom, chef Anaïs Foray's peaceful garden restaurant at the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel
A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a natural, locavore menu orchestrated by chef Anaïs Foray, here you are at Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel. The restaurant has just been awarded the Ecotable label! [Read more]

Café poète, un restaurant gourmand et littéraire Café poète, un restaurant gourmand et littéraire Café poète, un restaurant gourmand et littéraire Café poète, un restaurant gourmand et littéraire Café poète, a gourmet and literary restaurant
Located on the corner of Rue Franklin Roosevelt and the Champs Elysées, Café Poète is in the heart of the 8th arrondissement. In this artistic bistro, you'll enjoy French and Italian dishes in a decor that honors literature. [Read more]

L'olivier, le restaurant à la cuisine française et méditerannéenne de qualité L'olivier, le restaurant à la cuisine française et méditerannéenne de qualité L'olivier, le restaurant à la cuisine française et méditerannéenne de qualité L'olivier, le restaurant à la cuisine française et méditerannéenne de qualité L'olivier, a restaurant offering top-quality French and Mediterranean cuisine
Located opposite the town hall in the 18th arrondissement, L'olivier restaurant offers generous French and Mediterranean cuisine made with quality ingredients. It's the perfect place to sit back and relax indoors in winter, or to dine out on the terrace in fine weather. [Read more]

Marquis - Crabe croustillant, brioche, lardMarquis - Crabe croustillant, brioche, lardMarquis - Crabe croustillant, brioche, lardMarquis - Crabe croustillant, brioche, lard Marquis, cool wine bar and bistro by the Princesse Café team
Opened by the team behind Princesse Café, right next door, Marquis is a wine bar doubled as a cool little bistro where you can drink and nibble to your heart's content. [Read more]

LArchimede - Polenta crémeuse, scamorza fuméeLArchimede - Polenta crémeuse, scamorza fuméeLArchimede - Polenta crémeuse, scamorza fuméeLArchimede - Polenta crémeuse, scamorza fumée LArchimede - Bistronomic restaurant Paris 10, unpretentious neighborhood bistro
Modest and friendly, LArchimede - Restaurant Bistronomique Paris 10 is a typical neighborhood bistro. With its small terrace and bistronomic menu that changes from week to week, it's a place to remember for any gourmet stop-off on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]

Le village de Flagy en Seine et Marne -  A7C8676Le village de Flagy en Seine et Marne -  A7C8676Le village de Flagy en Seine et Marne -  A7C8676Le village de Flagy en Seine et Marne -  A7C8676 Le Moulin de Flagy, restaurant and bucolic terrace in a former mill in Seine-et-Marne (77)
We're off to Flagy in the Seine-et-Marne, one of France's favorite villages, to discover the Moulin de Flagy, a hotel-restaurant on the banks of the Orvanne, which offers fine home cooking in a verdant setting. [Read more]

Hollywood Savoy, la renaissance du restaurant sous la houlette du Fitz Group -  A7C9522Hollywood Savoy, la renaissance du restaurant sous la houlette du Fitz Group -  A7C9522Hollywood Savoy, la renaissance du restaurant sous la houlette du Fitz Group -  A7C9522Hollywood Savoy, la renaissance du restaurant sous la houlette du Fitz Group -  A7C9522 Hollywood Savoy, the rebirth of the 2nd arrondissement's iconic restaurant
Hollywood Savoy, the iconic restaurant in the Bourse district, returns to the forefront of the Parisian scene, reviving history and gastronomy. Guillaume Benard and his Fitz Group are ready to revive the festive spirit of the place with a modern twist. [Read more]

Au bon coin, un restaurant bistrononimque gourmand dans le 5e arrondissement de Paris Au bon coin, un restaurant bistrononimque gourmand dans le 5e arrondissement de Paris Au bon coin, un restaurant bistrononimque gourmand dans le 5e arrondissement de Paris Au bon coin, un restaurant bistrononimque gourmand dans le 5e arrondissement de Paris Au bon coin, a gourmet bistro restaurant in Paris's 5th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from the 13th arrondissement, Au bon coin is an address well worth a visit. Located at 21 rue de la Collégiale, the restaurant offers quality products served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. [Read more]

Café Louise, la brasserie moderne de Saint-Germain des Prés qui nous fait réviser nos classiquesCafé Louise, la brasserie moderne de Saint-Germain des Prés qui nous fait réviser nos classiquesCafé Louise, la brasserie moderne de Saint-Germain des Prés qui nous fait réviser nos classiquesCafé Louise, la brasserie moderne de Saint-Germain des Prés qui nous fait réviser nos classiques Café Louise, the modern brasserie in Saint-Germain-des-Prés that makes you brush up on your classics
Café Louise is the contemporary brasserie that attracts Parisians and tourists alike to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. At any time of day, this restaurant serves up French specialties and comfort food on a 100% home-made menu. [Read more]

Eunoé, le bistrot-aubergiste qui régale le 11e arrondissement de Paris - DSC 0121Eunoé, le bistrot-aubergiste qui régale le 11e arrondissement de Paris - DSC 0121Eunoé, le bistrot-aubergiste qui régale le 11e arrondissement de Paris - DSC 0121Eunoé, le bistrot-aubergiste qui régale le 11e arrondissement de Paris - DSC 0121 Restaurant Eunoe: a friendly, affordable neighborhood nugget near Atelier des Lumières
Restaurant Eunoe is a neighborhood nugget offering seasonal, inventive cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Atelier des Lumières, it's the perfect place for a gourmet break. [Read more]

Nepita - Polpette de cochonNepita - Polpette de cochonNepita - Polpette de cochonNepita - Polpette de cochon Nepita, the Hotel Florida's Mediterranean restaurant, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot
Chef Amandine Chaignot is responsible for the Mediterranean menu at Nepita, the restaurant of the Hotel Florida. [Read more]

Brasserie Martin - Pâté en croûteBrasserie Martin - Pâté en croûteBrasserie Martin - Pâté en croûteBrasserie Martin - Pâté en croûte Brasserie Martin, the restless brewery of the Nouvelle Garde
In the La Nouvelle Garde family, we ask for Brasserie Martin, that big bistro with its colorful decor and winter garden, where gangs of friends and local families flock. [Read more]

Au Rocher de Cancale, le restaurant historique à la façade bleue rue Montorgueil - IMG 3982Au Rocher de Cancale, le restaurant historique à la façade bleue rue Montorgueil - IMG 3982Au Rocher de Cancale, le restaurant historique à la façade bleue rue Montorgueil - IMG 3982Au Rocher de Cancale, le restaurant historique à la façade bleue rue Montorgueil - IMG 3982 At Le Rocher de Cancale, this historic restaurant, a major oyster-eating spot in the 19th century
The blue façade of the restaurant "Au Rocher de Cancale" leaves no one indifferent. Have you ever wondered what this typical seaside restaurant was doing in the middle of rue Montorgueil? We take you on a journey to discover the history of this atypical place, which still delights gourmets today. [Read more]

La Petite Expérience - Carpaccio betteraves et radisLa Petite Expérience - Carpaccio betteraves et radisLa Petite Expérience - Carpaccio betteraves et radisLa Petite Expérience - Carpaccio betteraves et radis La Petite Expérience, the fermentation-focused restaurant on the quays of the Seine
A restaurant dedicated entirely to fermentation? That's what piqued our curiosity when La Petite Expérience opened. So, what's the verdict? [Read more]

Pagaille - Encornets farcis, riz noirPagaille - Encornets farcis, riz noirPagaille - Encornets farcis, riz noirPagaille - Encornets farcis, riz noir Pagaille, a free-spirited bistro in the heights of the 18th arrondissement
Just opened in the heights of the 18th arrondissement, Pagaille is already proving to be a sure bet on rue Ramey, with its free-spirited, joyful bistronomic dishes. [Read more]

La Brasserie des Arts - Cordon bleuLa Brasserie des Arts - Cordon bleuLa Brasserie des Arts - Cordon bleuLa Brasserie des Arts - Cordon bleu La Brasserie des Arts, authentic Parisian brasserie by the book
With its own take on the great French classics, Brasserie des Arts is fast becoming an institution in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. A true Parisian brasserie, with attentive service to boot! [Read more]

Le Boréal - Chawanmushi champignonsLe Boréal - Chawanmushi champignonsLe Boréal - Chawanmushi champignonsLe Boréal - Chawanmushi champignons Le Boréal, a fabulous café-bistro serving responsible cuisine from morning to night
Café in the morning, bistro for lunch and dinner, brunch on weekends; Le Boréal is the perfect solution for all your needs. [Read more]

Ma Dame, le restaurant de l'hôtel Marignan Champs-Elysées - Bouillon châtaignes guanciale ricottaMa Dame, le restaurant de l'hôtel Marignan Champs-Elysées - Bouillon châtaignes guanciale ricottaMa Dame, le restaurant de l'hôtel Marignan Champs-Elysées - Bouillon châtaignes guanciale ricottaMa Dame, le restaurant de l'hôtel Marignan Champs-Elysées - Bouillon châtaignes guanciale ricotta Ma Dame, the delicate restaurant at the Marignan Champs-Elysées hotel
Located on the first floor of the Marignan Champs-Elysées, a chic 5-star hotel in the 8th arrondissement, the Ma Dame restaurant boasts delicate bistronomic cuisine by Japanese chef Makoto Nakada and pastry chef Eri Hazama. [Read more]

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