From the Quai de Jemmapes to the Quai de Valmy, via the Rue des Vinaigriers, renowned for its many food spots, the Canal Saint-Martin is probably one of the capital's most pleasant spots. Whether for a picnic, a stroll or a siesta, more and more Parisians are strolling along its banks, especially when the sun comes out and you can extend your evening with friends along the water's edge.
Since it's well known that a little strolling goes a long way, we've put together a guide to our favorite restaurants along the Canal Saint-Martin, along with our latest discoveries and favorites. Whatever your budget, you're sure to find what you're looking for in these tried-and-tested addresses.
So, you're feeling moreItalian? A sudden craving for Chinese specialties? Or how about a vegan sandwich to please your taste buds? One thing's for sure: you're in for a treat. So take a look at this list of good addresses and recommendations to discover without further delay on the banks and in the corner of the Canal Saint-Martin!
Martha Paris, the discreet dining cellar and grocery store in the village of Sainte-Marthe
A discreet dining cellar in the village of Sainte-Marthe, Martha Paris seems to have already been honored by the locals. [Read more]
Vafamoc, Italian street food and Neapolitan-style pizza fritta / panzerotti near Canal St Martin
Paris's 10th arrondissement has a new Italian street food hotspot to add to your list: VAFAMOC. Forget everything you know about pizza, the star here is panzerotto! Just a stone's throw from the Canal Saint Martin, discover this specialty straight from the land of the Botte. [Read more]
L'Appartement Saint Martin, the trendy restaurant-bar in the 10th arrondissement
L'Appartement Saint Martin is a relaxed restaurant ideally located opposite Porte Saint-Martin, on the square. Indoors or on the large covered terrace, you'll discover a simple, gourmet menu. [Read more]
Riv'K, Levantine-inspired sandwiches in the Bonjour Bichat food court
The Riv'K restaurant, now located in the Bonjour Bichat food court, offers generous Levantine-inspired sandwiches made from French toast, in sweet or savory versions! [Read more]
Oma - All Day Food, like brunch at any time of day
At Oma - All Day Food, it's all in the name: the chance to eat sweet and savoury treats at any time of day! [Read more]
Flat Bread, street food for lunch, bistronomy and live wines for dinner
Flat Bread is changing direction. From now on, the restaurant will offer street-food for lunch and bistronomy for dinner, to be washed down with good, unadulterated pints. [Read more]
Bonjour Bichat, the friendly, retro food market on a human scale in the 10th arrondissement
Welcome to Bonjour Bichat, a small, cosy food market where you can try out new flavours, from the fusion of Asian and African food to Crrsp's crunchy, revisited French bistro cuisine! [Read more]
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 - 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]
Round Egg Buns, eggy sandwiches on the Canal Saint-Martin
California on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin is Round Egg Buns. The menu features egg sandwiches that are tantalizing - not to say indecent! [Read more]
Elsass, Alsace's bistronomic cuisine, far from preconceived ideas
The Elsass restaurant makes light of commonplaces and proves that Alsatian cuisine can (also) be bistronomic, built around the region's finest vintages. [Read more]
Ghido Ramen in Paris: an authentic Japanese gourmet address
Considered one of Japan's most popular dishes, ramen can now be enjoyed at several Parisian addresses, including Ghido Ramen, which opened this autumn in the capital's 10th arrondissement. [Read more]
Comptoir Général: a tropical escape in the heart of Paris
Évasion Tropicale in Paris: discover the Comptoir Général, a unique venue for memorable evenings in Paris [Read more]
Brasserie Valma, the delicious and affordable Provencal restaurant on Canal Saint-Martin
As delicious as it is affordable, Brasserie Valma is already a must for any successful stroll along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Friday Night, Jewish Shabbat specialties every day of the week
You don't have to wait until Friday night to celebrate. At Vendredi Soir, Shabbat is every day of the week, with Jewish specialties traditionally shared at family tables. [Read more]
Soré, a generous African canteen-grocery on the Canal Saint-Martin
Embark on a journey to Africa and its thousand and one flavors at the Soré canteen-grocery store, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin! [Read more]
Les Tontons Veg, the restaurant that puts vegan street-food in the spotlight, in République
At Les Tontons Veg, come and discover a street-food menu entirely vegan. From homemade burgers to fries and nuggets, you'll discover a cuisine made with love, near République. [Read more]
Restaurant Le Plomb du Cantal : the Auvergne institution where aligot and truffade are honored
Le Plomb du Cantal is a real institution in Paris. A spotlight on Auvergne cuisine, this comforting restaurant attracts Parisians and tourists alike with its star specialties: aligot and truffade. [Read more]
Le Comptoir des Résistants, a restaurant and wine bar with eco-responsible values and dishes
Les Résistants continue their fight for good, beautiful products that respect the planet and people, at Comptoir des Résistants, their new bistro and wine bar. [Read more]
The Place To: restaurant, bar and coworking space in Paris' 10th arrondissement
The Place To is the new coffee shop in Paris's 10th arrondissement! The little brother of the brand's first address on avenue de Wagram, the restaurant welcomes you from early morning until nightfall, with a complete gourmet offer from breakfast to dinner, including lunch and Happy Hour. Bonus: several spaces, several atmospheres, ideal for coworking! [Read more]
Noori: an unusual tacosushi restaurant in Paris
Looking for originality in your dishes? Come and discover Noori in the 10th district of Paris. This new gourmet concept imagined by Axel Muller offers us an original immersion around tacosushi, to be tasted in a place as unusual as the product itself. So, ready to go on a trip? [Read more]
Lüks, gourmet kebabs with unusual and creative recipes
At Lüks, the kebabs are gourmet, generous and, above all, original. Bingo! [Read more]
Maria Belza, Basque cuisine on the Canal Saint-Martin
For a taste of the South-West in Paris, head for Maria Belza. On the program: a good feast with friends, based on Basque specialties to share (or not)! [Read more]
Bichettes, a friendly little canteen and grandma's recipes
Chez Bichettes, on the terrace, you can share grandma's dishes, made with local, seasonal produce, in an ultra-convivial atmosphere. Simple, comforting cuisine! [Read more]
Sezono, generous and inventive vegetarian cuisine
A true restaurant-market, Sezono showcases inventive, resourceful vegetarian cuisine, to be enjoyed on the pretty, sunny terrace. [Read more]
Bouillon Chartier, the affordable address opposite Gare de l'Est station
Good news for your wallet: Bouillon Chartier has just opened opposite Gare de l'Est. On the menu, as usual, (very) affordable French bistro classics. [Read more]
Les Résistants, a restaurant that plays the short circuit card
Les Résistants is the new address for committed gourmets in Paris. With its raw, tropical decor, this 10th arrondissement restaurant, which opened last January, offers a menu based exclusively on products sourced directly from organic and sustainable producers in our regions. [Read more]
Faste, the restaurant with generous and original croque-monsieurs
On the Faste menu, there's just one star: the croque-monsieur, which comes in a thousand and one original, regressive recipes. [Read more]
Bricktop Pizza, the extra pizzeria on Canal Saint-Martin
For a richly topped, affordable Neapolitan pizza made to the highest standards, head to Bricktop Pizza on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Panda Panda, the trendy Chinese restaurant a stone's throw from Belleville
Panda Panda is Belleville's excellent Chinese restaurant. On the menu, cuisine inspired by Hong Kong and Taiwan, modernized, generous and frankly delicious. [Read more]
TÔ Restaurant, for the essence of Franco-Japanese cuisine in Paris
TÔ Restaurant is the name of a tasty restaurant on the Canal Saint-Martin. We're off to discover this French restaurant with Japanese accents, where fresh, well-prepared products are the order of the day. [Read more]
Boucan, Reunion-inspired bistronomy
To add sun to your meals, run and discover Boucan, the latest Reunion-inspired bistronomic restaurant in Paris 10th arrondissement. [Read more]
Le Grand Quartier offers its new 100% tasty and regressive menu
Do you like regressive and gourmet cuisine? Are you visiting the Gare de l'Est and want to eat well? Head to the restaurant of the Grand Quartier, a hotel nestled in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, which offers you a new tasty menu, combining fine products and innovative dishes. [Read more]
Rond, the hidden coffee shop restaurant of La Montgolfière
Rond is the name of this new hidden restaurant in the 10th arrondissement that takes place in the Montgolfière, this trendy Parisian Social Sport Club, located in the courtyard of the rue Yves Touldic. From breakfast to lunch, you can come and taste a fresh and made-to-order cuisine. [Read more]
Baci Baci, Italian brasserie, cocktails, aperitivo and karaoke
Baci Baci, the Italian trattoria on the République side of town, has something for everyone, with a great aperitivo offer, tasty Italian dishes, a weekend brunch and, to top it all off, a private karaoke room in the basement. [Read more]
New Soul Food Le Maquis, the temple of Afropean street food
New Soul Food, the famous foodtruck, is opening a "bricks-and-mortar" restaurant a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin. At Le Maquis, you'll savour Afropean street-food dishes that are original and, frankly, delightful. [Read more]
Breizh Café at Canal Saint-Martin
For lovers of galettes of all kinds, a Breizh Café will be opening on the Canal Saint-Martin in June 2021! [Read more]
Gros Bao, the Chinese restaurant on the Canal Saint-Martin
Drum roll: the Petit Bao team has opened a second restaurant in Paris, Gros Bao, on the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
La Bibimerie, the French-Korean version of bibimbap restaurant
La Bibimerie is the restaurant that awakens our taste buds in Paris's 10th arrondissement. The restaurant features the famous Korean dish Bibimbap, but with a French twist. [Read more]
Canal Poké, healthy and original poke bowls
Japanese-inspired poke bowls can be found at Canal Poké. Generous, tasty and healthy, these bowls are served with a little miso soup before finishing with a gourmet pastry. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
And for a stroll in the neighborhood:
What to do in République, from Arts-et-Métiers to Canal Saint-Martin: Our tips and addresses
Restaurants, museums, bars... To discover the best addresses in the République area, from Arts-et-Métiers to Canal Saint-Martin, follow the guide! [Read more]
It's the perfect way to enjoy a green and relaxing environment!
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Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map opposite.
What to do in République, from Arts-et-Métiers to Canal Saint-Martin: Our tips and addresses
