On the Left Bank, the Latin Quarter is one of Paris's historic districts, famous for having been the meeting place and hub of the greatest artists of the last century. Did you know that its name derives from the fact that, at the time, classes at the area's prestigious universities were taught exclusively in Latin?
With its bookstores, historic tearooms and patisseries, museums and art galleries, as well as art-house theaters and cinemas, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Odéon are a district with a special energy: cultural, artistic and chic.
But so many discoveries, it's good to know that the Quartier Latin boasts many fine restaurants to satisfy every appetite and taste. From gourmet restaurants to small street-food stalls, from Italian specialties to Asian dishes, from the oldest restaurants in Paris to new ones that have just opened, it's possible to please your taste buds in Saint-Germain!
To help you find your way around, here are our top addresses in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Odéon. There's no shortage of good restaurants!
TrantranZai Montparnasse, for spicy Sichuan noodles and ravioli in Paris!
Sponsored - 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! [Read more]
Shiro, Franco-Japanese fusion bistronomy in Saint Germain des Prés
Sponsored - Located in the Saint-Germain des Prés district, the bistronomic restaurant SHIRO offers Franco-Japanese fusion cuisine created by chef Kazunari HARA in an elegant, spacious setting. SHIRO lets you enjoy a gastronomic moment in one of Paris's most emblematic districts, SO CHIC! [Read more]
Izakaya Dassai, Yannick Alléno's traditional Japanese table at Beaupassage
Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno opens L'Izakaya Dassai in charming Beaupassage, a Japanese restaurant where he reveals his favorite Japanese specialties. [Read more]
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Grain[s], the Becs Parisiens wine & sake cellar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Wines, sakes and carefully prepared dishes, Grain[s], the new dining cellar of Becs Parisiens, has everything you need for a great evening out in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. [Read more]
Tina, Cristina and Pierre Chomet's relaxed 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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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]
La Poissonnerie Viot, the ice-free fishmonger with a fresh fish table
Poissonnerie Viot, located in Austin du Marché Saint-Germain, Paris, is a fishmonger like no other. It's a fishmonger's without ice, for ecological reasons but also so as not to alter the taste of the fish. And you can even enjoy 100% fresh fish dishes. [Read more]
Loulou Paris: an Australian-inspired gourmet and healthy restaurant in the Latin Quarter
Sponsored - Loulou Paris is the colorful, Australian-inspired restaurant on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris's 5th arrondissement. From breakfast to dinner, brunch and afterwork, you'll find generous, healthy, gourmet cuisine with gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu, served in a warm and comforting setting. [Read more]
Le Gainsbarre, the café-restaurant and cocktail bar at the Maison Gainsbourg
Le Gainsbarre is the name of a hybrid café-restaurant by day and cocktail bar-restaurant by night in the Maison Gainsbourg, the famous house transformed into a museum in honor of the artist. With a decor evoking the artist's early piano-bar years, come and enjoy a room service menu from lunch to dinner. [Read more]
Dandino: our test of this fine Italian restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Dandino is the beautiful Italian restaurant in Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés district! Opened by chef Arnaud Ancora, Dandino offers an air of dolce vita with an authentic menu, all within an elegant, powdery decor and a captivating musical ambience. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Dinner on a bus from Saint Germain to the Eiffel Tower!
One of the most original experiences the capital has to offer is eating in a bus with Paris as a backdrop. Discover the Bus Saint Germain 1920, the imperial bus that treats you to a Roaring Twenties atmosphere while admiring the most beautiful monuments the City of Light has to offer. [Read more]
Saigon d'Antan, the authentic Vietnamese restaurant Paris 6th arrondissement, near the Jardin du Luxembourg
Saigon d'Antan is a traditional Vietnamese restaurant located near the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, offering an authentic Vietnamese experience. This popular restaurant in the Odeon district is always busy, and is the perfect place to enjoy Pho and Banh Xéo in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Akabeko, the Franco-Japanese setting of chef Yasuo Nanaumi in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The new home of chef Yasuo Nanaumi in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Akabeko combines French and Japanese gastronomy with elegance. [Read more]
Baillotte: an excellent bistronomic restaurant led by chef Satoshi Amitsu
If you're a fan of bistronomic dining with a Japanese sensibility, you'll want to check out Baillotte. The second address of Narro's owners, this restaurant showcases the high-flying cuisine of Japanese chef Satoshi Amitsu, where local and seasonal products offer a memorable gourmet experience. [Read more]
Specimen, smash burgers made to order in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Another smash burger restaurant in Paris? Yes, but at Specimen, they're done the right way, with a return to the very essence of the smash burger. [Read more]
Marcello: the Italian cuisine restaurant gets a makeover in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Located in front of the Saint-Germain market, Marcello is THE restaurant of the Saint-Germain-de-Prés district which mixes the sweetness of Italy with the refinement of the cuisine in a resolutely modern setting, with a vast terrace sheltered from the tumult of the city. A beautiful place that the editorial staff had to test... We tell you about it! [Read more]
Le Méchoui du Prince, the Moroccan restaurant that bewitches the taste buds
Le Méchoui du Prince is a Moroccan restaurant in Paris where you really feel... like a prince. Here you can taste an authentic, tasty and generous Moroccan cuisine that gives you a taste of travel! [Read more]
Jun: Japanese fusion restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Ready to take off on a gourmet journey to Japan? Head for Jun, located in the legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris, to savor the fusion cuisine orchestrated by two talented Japanese chefs, Shu Hasegawa and Yoshifumi Morita. [Read more]
Agata, generous Neapolitan pizzas in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Italian restaurant Agata unveils its generous, carefully-crafted Neapolitan pizzas, and it's a hit. [Read more]
Chez Bartolo, Paris' oldest pizzeria open 7/7
Here's one of the oldest pizzerias in Paris: Chez Bartolo, an Italian restaurant opened in 1950 in the lively Saint-Germain-des-Près district. This restaurant, which has been given a new lease of life in 2019, opens its doors to you every day of the year, offering delicious pizzas, fresh pasta and grilled octopus. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the dolce vita. [Read more]
Les Parisiens, generous bourgeois cuisine with no false notes by Thibault Sombardier
Chef Thibault Sombardier signs the menu for Les Parisiens restaurant, in the Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain hotel. On the menu, bourgeois cuisine honoring French traditions and a floating island... gargantuan! [Read more]
Hando Parisian Handroll, luxurious Japanese handroll bar a stone's throw from Le Bon Marché
At Hando Parisian Handroll, the new luxury handroll bar just a stone's throw from Le Bon Marché, discover handrolls, a Japanese delicacy that's come all the way... from the USA! [Read more]
Blueberry Maki Bar, a fantastic Japanese restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Japanese restaurant Blueberry Maki Bar welcomes those in search of true Japanese gastronomy. An absolute must. [Read more]
Steam Bar, the restaurant for refined and surprising dim sum
An intimate table with Hong Kong influences, the Steam Bar stands out with its eccentric, refined steams and dimsum, rarely seen elsewhere, signed by chef Chi Cheung Wong. [Read more]
Père & Fils Burger by Alléno, the reopening transmission style
Père & Fils Burger reopens after being closed for a few months. This restaurant created by Yannick and Antoine Alléno - who recently passed away - has undergone a makeover to promote filiation and transmission. One can enjoy burger like nowhere else and new heart-stopping indulging salads. [Read more]
Meshuga, the deli a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg
The Left Bank is home to a brand-new deli, just a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens: Meshuga and its New York-style sandwiches! [Read more]
Yabaï Sando: Walter Ishizuka's gourmet concept in Paris
If you're a fan of Japanese street food, especially sando, then head to Paris's Odeon district and push open the doors of Yabaï Sando. The brainchild of chef Walter Ishizuka, this ultra-gourmet address is sure to tantalize the taste buds of even the most discerning palates. [Read more]
Ralph's, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés restaurant for American-style lunch and brunch
Ralph's, the famous American restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, offers a cozy interior, a leafy terrace and, in summer, authentic American cuisine and a gourmet brunch. [Read more]
Didon, bistronomic charcoal-fired cuisine with Lebanese accents
Carole and Imad Kanaan's latest venture, Didon offers bistronomic cuisine with Lebanese accents and a fiery twist: most dishes are cooked over charcoal. [Read more]
Silencio des Prés, the select restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Michelin-starred chef Guillaume Sanchez takes over the kitchens of the Silencio des Prés restaurant, opened by the Silencio team in a place steeped in history in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. [Read more]
Da Rosa, the excellent Mediterranean restaurant and grocery store
It's good, it's beautiful, it's original: José Da Rosa invites you to his grocery-canteen for an extraordinary gustatory voyage based on fine Mediterranean products. [Read more]
Shiro, the fusion restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Who said fusion cuisine was dead, stuck in the 20th century? At Shiro, you'll discover a blend of French bistronomy and Japanese influences under the aegis of chef Hiroyuki Ushiro. [Read more]
Anicia, François Gagnaire's natural table celebrating his native Auvergne
A veritable ode to the Auvergne, chef François Gagnaire's native region, the Anicia restaurant delights gourmets in the 6th arrondissement with a single watchword: putting nature at the center of the plate. [Read more]
Le Petit Bouillon Vavin, the lively broth in Montparnasse
In the purest tradition of cheerfully noisy Parisian bouillons, Petit Bouillon Vavin opens its doors on Boulevard du Montparnasse. On the menu are traditional French recipes, generous and invigorating, accessible to all budgets. [Read more]
The Pierre Hermé Café at Beaupassage, the gourmet's HQ
The Pierre Hermé tea room in Beaupassage is a gourmet HQ in Paris. Open every day from 10am to 8pm, this place is a must for pastry lovers. For lunch, for tea time and even for brunch, Pierre Hermé seduces us with a beautiful sweet and savory offer. [Read more]
Le Bon Saint Pourçain, top-flight cuisine next to Saint-Sulpice
Just a stone's throw from the church of Saint-Sulpice, Bon Saint Pourçain is a favorite with gourmands and gourmets alike. Fabulous. [Read more]
Dupin, chef Nathan Helo's excellent first table
L'Epi Dupin is dead, long live Dupin! The famous restaurant on the Left Bank has been given a facelift and a new name. From now on, the restaurant is called Dupin, and at its helm is young chef Nathan Helo, opening his first table here. [Read more]
Sin Ko, Latin-Asian cuisine in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
We're off to Latin America and Asia at Sin Ko, the new fusion restaurant in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. [Read more]
Le Saint-Germain, the Lutetia hotel's French restaurant
At the Hotel Lutetia's Saint-Germain restaurant, chef Benjamin Brial unveils a new seasonal menu of the tastiest dishes. [Read more]
Coffee Parisien, the American bistro in Paris for 30 years
With the weather so gloomy, it's more than ever time to return to relax at Coffee Parisien, the friendly American bistro on Rue Princesse, soon to celebrate its 30th anniversary! [Read more]
Le Bar du Bouillon : wine and tapas bar of very high quality
Right next door to the legendary, century-old Bouillon Racine, a small, charming and oh-so-delicious annex has just opened: the Bar du Bouillon. Here, you can enjoy a glass of wine with friends, while feasting on top-quality tapas. We love it! [Read more]
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What to do in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Odéon: Our tips and best addresses
