Affordable restaurant guide - activities

Tina, Cristina and Pierre Chomet's new casual tapas bar, Paris 6th arrondissement

Good plan alert! Cristina and Pierre Chomet (Top Chef 2021), are opening a brand new restaurant-tapas bar in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. We set out to discover this cool, gourmet spot, where gourmet Spanish dishes rhyme with conviviality.

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.

Jungle Palace, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris: our review

After Under the Sea and Stellar, Ephemera unveils a third immersive restaurant in Paris. Head for the capital's 10th arrondissement to discover this concept, which this time takes us to the heart of the animal kingdom.

Dame Nation, the affordable neighbourhood restaurant in the 11th arrondissement

It's a good neighborhood address in Paris that proves that good food at low prices is possible. Dame Nation is a warm-hearted restaurant offering tasty seasonal cuisine on a menu that evolves according to inspiration, with a common thread of indulgence and comfort. We take you to this cheerful bistro that proves you can eat well for cheap.

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!

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.

Le Coucou Café, the delicious neighbourhood bistro, a nugget of the 9th arrondissement

Le Coucou Café is a neighborhood nugget that's part bistro, part bar, part café douceur, with an emphasis on plant-based ingredients and home-made pastries. We take you to rue Bochart in Paris's 9th arrondissement to discover this spot that manages to delight us while remaining accessible.

Maria Belza, the gourmet sharing restaurant on the Canal Saint-Martin

With its sunny terrace overlooking the Canal Saint-Martin, its magnificent, cosy dining room and its Basque-inspired sharing cuisine, Maria Belza is sure to put a smile on your face this spring!

Chez Miam, an affordable gourmet burger joint in Saint-Ouen (93)

On Boulevard Gabriel Péri, in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Farid and his chef delight young and old alike with their homemade burgers, and above all, at mini prices.

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.

Pastificio Norma, a sunny Sicilian restaurant in République

With its large sunny terrace and fresh pasta made to the highest standards, Pastificio Norma is the place to be this spring.

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.

TrantranZai Montparnasse, for spicy Sichuan noodles and ravioli in Paris!

If you're a lover of Chinese cuisine, you've got to try TrantranZai, which specializes in Sichuan noodles and ravioli. Its 3rd address, in the Montparnasse district, transports us to a Chinese night market for an authentic culinary experience, with hearty dishes, a family atmosphere and immersive decor!

Your Paris Breizh crêperie in Daumesnil!

Paris Breizh crêperies are spacious restaurants with modern, cosy, hushed decor, but above all, a focus on quality products and homemade cooking.

Nemesis, the Lebanese-inspired kebab artisan

Located behind the Butte Montmartre, in the pretty Rue Caulaincourt, Nemesis is an artisan kebab shop offering 100% home-made sandwiches and side dishes. A trendy place, offering Lebanese flavors, to be discovered in the 18th arrondissement of Paris.

Very French Beans, coffee shop, grocery store and English restaurant in Les Batignolles

Part coffee shop, part grocery store and part English restaurant, Very French Beans is a true British deli that brings pies, sausage rolls and cookies to Batignolles.

Galette Café, oysters, crepes and Breton galettes in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

For a seaside break... in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, head for Galette Café. On the menu: oysters, Breton galettes and wheat crêpes, all washed down with cider, of course.

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!

O Bout, the charming restaurant in Barbizon

As the name suggests, O Bout is the name of the friendly restaurant at the end of Barbizon's main street. You wouldn't know it from the street, but the place, which also serves as a local produce store and wine bar, hides a large room at the back for home-cooked meals. We'll take you there...

Café Mirette, the excellent bistronomic restaurant with hidden terrace in Saint-Lazare

Café Mirette is Le bon plan hidden behind the Saint-Lazare train station in a sheltered, little-known passageway. There you can lounge, sheltered, in the middle of 8ᵉ, enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine and, as a bonus, very affordable. Housed within the Pernod Ricard Foundation, which continually offers free exhibitions, this is the literary café you'll love to go to.