Paris restaurants and tapas bars, our top picks

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on January 2, 2026 at 12:37 p.m. · Published on June 28, 2018 at 01:00 p.m.
There's nothing like a tapas bar for a toast and a treat. Here are the best addresses in Paris for a good time at aperitif time, with good plates to share (or not!).

Are you looking for atapas barin Paris to kill two birds with one stone: satisfy your cravings forfoodand drink at the same time? There's no doubt that this is the ideal way to get together with friends and family over a glass of wine, acocktail, acold beer, or even amocktail for those who don't drink alcohol, while nibbling on delicious dishes to share. 

It's a great opportunity to nibble on snacks while enjoying a drink with friends in a warm and friendly atmosphere. And that's good news, because Paris has some great places offering delicious aperitif dinners , whether they're bars or tapas restaurants. So why not take advantage of everything the capital has to offer for unforgettable and highly indulgent evenings?

Trendy natural or biodynamic wines, craft beers, all accompanied by tapas withIberian,Asian,French,Corsican, or evenLebanese accents—there's something for every taste and every audience. Don't wait any longer to discover the best restaurants and tapas bars in Paris!

The best tapas bars and restaurants in Paris:

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Kinagua : le bar à cocktail avec des tapas Asio-portugais à Paris - DSC 5644Kinagua : le bar à cocktail avec des tapas Asio-portugais à Paris - DSC 5644Kinagua : le bar à cocktail avec des tapas Asio-portugais à Paris - DSC 5644Kinagua : le bar à cocktail avec des tapas Asio-portugais à Paris - DSC 5644 Kinágua: Asian and Portuguese fusion cocktail bar and tapas restaurant founded by a Koh-Lanta winner in Paris
Frédéric Khouvilay, winner of the 2023 edition of the TV show Koh-Lanta, is opening his own bar in Paris. Kinágua is coming to Paris's 2nd arrondissement, offering cocktails and fusion cuisine combining East Asian and Portuguese influences. [Read more]

Zoutra, le restaurant - bar à vin levantin de Montmartre Paris 18e - photos - A7C09373Zoutra, le restaurant - bar à vin levantin de Montmartre Paris 18e - photos - A7C09373Zoutra, le restaurant - bar à vin levantin de Montmartre Paris 18e - photos - A7C09373Zoutra, le restaurant - bar à vin levantin de Montmartre Paris 18e - photos - A7C09373 Zoutra, the Levantine restaurant, wine bar, and eatery that delights Montmartre
Zoutra is the new Levantine restaurant and bar in the 18th arrondissement in Montmartre. The little sister of Adraba, this wine bar with beautiful, creative dishes to share and rich in flavor is a wonderful discovery. We'll tell you more about our discovery. [Read more]

Bar Omi : le restaurant au carrefour entre le bar à vin et l'Izakaya japonais - DSC 5571Bar Omi : le restaurant au carrefour entre le bar à vin et l'Izakaya japonais - DSC 5571Bar Omi : le restaurant au carrefour entre le bar à vin et l'Izakaya japonais - DSC 5571Bar Omi : le restaurant au carrefour entre le bar à vin et l'Izakaya japonais - DSC 5571 Bar Omi, a hybrid restaurant between an izakaya and a wine bar where you can enjoy exceptional sushi in Paris
Bar Omi is the place where lovers of Japanese cuisine and wine connoisseurs meet. A cross between a wine bar and an izakaya, this restaurant treats us to exceptional sushi and lesser-known specialties. A beautiful, refined establishment near the Tuileries and Place Vendôme in Paris. Reservations are highly recommended. [Read more]

Artifex Lab, le spot culturel et gourmand qui débarque dans le 10e arrondissement de ParisArtifex Lab, le spot culturel et gourmand qui débarque dans le 10e arrondissement de ParisArtifex Lab, le spot culturel et gourmand qui débarque dans le 10e arrondissement de ParisArtifex Lab, le spot culturel et gourmand qui débarque dans le 10e arrondissement de Paris Artifex Lab, a tapas bar, digital art exhibition and DJ set in Paris
Artifex Lab is an artistic and gourmet venue in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Here, we're promised an eclectic program of digital and generative art exhibitions, DJ sets and a tapas bar! [Read more]

Apo Restaurant, la pépite de quartier coup de cœur à Boulogne-Billancourt - DSC 4382Apo Restaurant, la pépite de quartier coup de cœur à Boulogne-Billancourt - DSC 4382Apo Restaurant, la pépite de quartier coup de cœur à Boulogne-Billancourt - DSC 4382Apo Restaurant, la pépite de quartier coup de cœur à Boulogne-Billancourt - DSC 4382 Restaurant Apo: wine cellar & bistronomic plates to share in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)
In Boulogne-Billancourt, Apo is a good neighborhood address where you can meet up in a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy plates to share and good wines, all offered at good value for money. Attention, a favorite spot. [Read more]

BaratrufBaratrufBaratrufBaratruf Baratruf: the first truffle bar to take root in Paris's Marais district
Truffles are off the beaten track at Baratruf, Paris' very first truffle bar. A sharp counter, a vaulted ambience and a plateful of local produce: here, you can munch on the black diamond without fuss, right in the heart of the Marais district. [Read more]

Buenas - DécorationBuenas - DécorationBuenas - DécorationBuenas - Décoration Buenas, a warm Spanish restaurant with an Almodovar atmosphere
Enter an atmosphere worthy of an Almodovar film at Buenas, a particularly warm Spanish restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. [Read more]

Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier, un resto coup de cœur pour des petites assiettes à partager - IMG 3351Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier, un resto coup de cœur pour des petites assiettes à partager - IMG 3351Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier, un resto coup de cœur pour des petites assiettes à partager - IMG 3351Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier, un resto coup de cœur pour des petites assiettes à partager - IMG 3351 At the Tire-Bouchon Rodier restaurant, bistronomic tapas to share and good wines
In the 9th arrondissement of Paris, the restaurant Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier is the kind of address that makes everyone agree. Here, you'll find a wide variety of bistronomic tapas to suit all tastes, which can be accompanied by fine wines, all for very good value: a real favorite! [Read more]

Le Wagon Bleu Paris, un restaurant insolite et festif aux accents corses - IMG 3311Le Wagon Bleu Paris, un restaurant insolite et festif aux accents corses - IMG 3311Le Wagon Bleu Paris, un restaurant insolite et festif aux accents corses - IMG 3311Le Wagon Bleu Paris, un restaurant insolite et festif aux accents corses - IMG 3311 Wagon Bleu Paris, an unusual Corsican-inspired restaurant in a century-old Orient Express carriage
In the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement, the Wagon Bleu is a Parisian institution reborn with a gourmet and festive concept that's well worth the detour. This unusual restaurant, set in an authentic 1925 Orient Express carriage, offers generous Corsican-style cuisine and a lively program of DJ sets on weekends. [Read more]

Alma, restaurant corse - IMG 5774Alma, restaurant corse - IMG 5774Alma, restaurant corse - IMG 5774Alma, restaurant corse - IMG 5774 Alma: the delicious Corsican tapas bar and restaurant in Montorgueil
Take a trip to Corsica at Alma, a restaurant and tapas bar typical of the island of beauty, in the Montorgueil district, where you can feast on good food in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. [Read more]

Restaurant Spiti Sou : la Grèce comme on l'a rarement savourée à Paris - IMG 9802 jpgRestaurant Spiti Sou : la Grèce comme on l'a rarement savourée à Paris - IMG 9802 jpgRestaurant Spiti Sou : la Grèce comme on l'a rarement savourée à Paris - IMG 9802 jpgRestaurant Spiti Sou : la Grèce comme on l'a rarement savourée à Paris - IMG 9802 jpg Spiti Sou, the astonishing Greek bistronomic bar-restaurant with beautiful dishes to share
Spiti Sou is the restaurant that lets you savor Greece as you've rarely tasted it in Paris! Here, you'll find refined, sharing cuisine, where gourmet tapas and comforting dishes battle it out to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]

Cuba Compagnie - IMG 4749 2Cuba Compagnie - IMG 4749 2Cuba Compagnie - IMG 4749 2Cuba Compagnie - IMG 4749 2 Cuba Compagnie: a vintage restaurant and bar in the 11th arrondissement that takes you on a trip to Havana
Just a stone's throw from the Bastille, Cuba Compagnie invites you to take a trip to the heart of Cuban culture, in its vintage-style restaurant, where you can sample Havana-style specialities, enjoy cocktails and typical rums, or even smoke a cigar! [Read more]

Juste, le restaurant de fruits de mer abordable où manger de bonnes huitres dans le 9e à ParisJuste, le restaurant de fruits de mer abordable où manger de bonnes huitres dans le 9e à ParisJuste, le restaurant de fruits de mer abordable où manger de bonnes huitres dans le 9e à ParisJuste, le restaurant de fruits de mer abordable où manger de bonnes huitres dans le 9e à Paris Juste, the affordable seafood restaurant for good oysters in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Juste is the restaurant in Paris that takes you from shellfish to shellfish, for lunch, dinner or even an aperitif! On the menu: oysters, mussels and French fries, fish burgers, seafood platters and iodized tapas for great value! [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]

Copperbay Lancaster : un bar insolite avec des cocktails sucrés et salés inspirés de la MéditerranéeCopperbay Lancaster : un bar insolite avec des cocktails sucrés et salés inspirés de la MéditerranéeCopperbay Lancaster : un bar insolite avec des cocktails sucrés et salés inspirés de la MéditerranéeCopperbay Lancaster : un bar insolite avec des cocktails sucrés et salés inspirés de la Méditerranée Copperbay Lancaster: an unusual bar with sweet and savoury Mediterranean-inspired cocktails
If you're a fan of unusual cocktails, here's an exotic concept to satisfy your thirst for discovery. At Copperbay Lancaster, you'll discover an unusual menu featuring sweet and savory specialties inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean basin. [Read more]

Golden Promise - SpeakeasyGolden Promise - SpeakeasyGolden Promise - SpeakeasyGolden Promise - Speakeasy Golden Promise, the speakeasy-style hidden bar at La Maison du Whisky
Hidden beneath the Maison du Whisky, Golden Promise is a speakeasy like no other. Under century-old vaulted ceilings, you can sip over 1,000 whisky references, 100 sake references, cocktails and mouth-watering Japanese finger food. [Read more]

Tina restaurant - bar à Tapas Paris 6  -  assiettes à partagerTina restaurant - bar à Tapas Paris 6  -  assiettes à partagerTina restaurant - bar à Tapas Paris 6  -  assiettes à partagerTina restaurant - bar à Tapas Paris 6  -  assiettes à partager 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]

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]

Restaurant Mamine à Paris : cuisine de mamie et décor adorablement kitsch aux BatignollesRestaurant Mamine à Paris : cuisine de mamie et décor adorablement kitsch aux BatignollesRestaurant Mamine à Paris : cuisine de mamie et décor adorablement kitsch aux BatignollesRestaurant Mamine à Paris : cuisine de mamie et décor adorablement kitsch aux Batignolles Mamine Batignolles: a granny-style tapas restaurant in Paris with an adorably kitsch decor
A comforting restaurant that feels like home in the heart of Les Batignolles, that's Mamine. Here, it's as if grandma were behind the stove, serving traditional dishes that play on our childhood favorites, all in a kitsch setting that we love! [Read more]

Calice à Paris, nos photos - IMG 2467Calice à Paris, nos photos - IMG 2467Calice à Paris, nos photos - IMG 2467Calice à Paris, nos photos - IMG 2467 Calice: wine bar and haute cuisine in Paris' Latin Quarter, our photos
And that's three! Following the opening of the Narro and Baillotte restaurants in Paris, come and discover Calice. This warm and friendly place combines two distinct spirits: an ultra-gourmet restaurant at lunchtime and a wine bar with sharing plates in the evening, all supported by top-flight cuisine concocted by Chef Chikuda Kazuma, assisted by Louis Fedide. [Read more]

Arbela - DécorationArbela - DécorationArbela - DécorationArbela - Décoration Arbela, chef Juan Arbelaez's Basque tapas and wine bar
Between good bowling and hearty tapas, chef Juan Arbelaez unveils Arbela, a radiant dining cellar. [Read more]

Les taloas de P'tit Deux - Taloas xistoraLes taloas de P'tit Deux - Taloas xistoraLes taloas de P'tit Deux - Taloas xistoraLes taloas de P'tit Deux - Taloas xistora P'tit Deux, the little bodega that honors Basque croquetas and taloas
Across the street from their first restaurant, Tiphaine Mollard and Romain Casas have opened P'tit Deux, a little bodega serving tapas and naughty croquetas, accompanied by cocktails and French wines. And for lunch, the duo unveil a Basque street-food specialty: taloas! [Read more]

Les Caves Saint-Gilles - PaellaLes Caves Saint-Gilles - PaellaLes Caves Saint-Gilles - PaellaLes Caves Saint-Gilles - Paella Les Caves Saint-Gilles, an authentic tapas bar as lively as in Spain
Bubbling and noisy as Spain, Caves Saint-Gilles is reborn with a new owner. Here, we devour Iberian tapas and generous paella while toasting with a pitcher of well-dosed sangria! [Read more]

Griffon, café-bar culturel et engagé au cœur du MaraisGriffon, café-bar culturel et engagé au cœur du MaraisGriffon, café-bar culturel et engagé au cœur du MaraisGriffon, café-bar culturel et engagé au cœur du Marais Griffon, a cultural and committed café-bar with a magnificent terrace in the heart of the Marais
Hot-spot alert! As summer approaches, café-bar Griffon, in the heart of the Marais district, is the place to be. With its large hidden terrace, vintage decor, on-the-go cuisine and even cultural activities, you can stay all day. [Read more]

Montijo : la cave à manger aux accents espagnols à ParisMontijo : la cave à manger aux accents espagnols à ParisMontijo : la cave à manger aux accents espagnols à ParisMontijo : la cave à manger aux accents espagnols à Paris Montijo: a bodega-style dining cellar in Paris
Looking for a spot with a vacation vibe? Head for Montijo, the arty dining cellar on the Batignolles side of Paris, which transports you straight to the shores of the Mediterranean, and more specifically to Spain. On the menu: natural wines, bodega atmosphere and Hispanic products, all in a stunning setting. [Read more]

ZOZOO BARZOZOO BARZOZOO BARZOZOO BAR Zozoo bar, the gourmet restaurant-club with a speakeasy atmosphere that makes the Butte-aux-Cailles vibrate
Nestling in the heart of Paris's Butte-aux-Cailles, Zozoo Bar is the spot that's set to rock this amazing village district. On the program: a Californian speakeasy bar, a restaurant with South American and Asian inspirations, a mini-club and an eclectic program ranging from techno to jazz and hip-hop. [Read more]

Restaurant OTTO by Eric Trochon à Paris, nos photosRestaurant OTTO by Eric Trochon à Paris, nos photosRestaurant OTTO by Eric Trochon à Paris, nos photosRestaurant OTTO by Eric Trochon à Paris, nos photos OTTO in Paris: instinctive, sharing cuisine by Éric Trochon
The Mouffetard district of Paris has a beautiful new address, both warm and relaxed. OTTO, as it's called, is waiting to tantalize your taste buds with tasty recipes from Éric Trochon, Michelin-starred chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, accompanied by good bowling. [Read more]

La Noceria - Pluma ibériqueLa Noceria - Pluma ibériqueLa Noceria - Pluma ibériqueLa Noceria - Pluma ibérique La Noceria, festive restaurant with authentic Iberian tapas and explosive cocktails
Le Sentier has recently opened a festive restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Iberian tapas and explosive cocktails, all in a friendly atmosphere: La Noceria. [Read more]

Le comptoir des fables, bar à cocktails et à tapas du 7eLe comptoir des fables, bar à cocktails et à tapas du 7eLe comptoir des fables, bar à cocktails et à tapas du 7eLe comptoir des fables, bar à cocktails et à tapas du 7e Le Comptoir des Fables, a tasty and original tapas bar in the heart of rue Saint-Dominique
Looking for a good Parisian address to enjoy excellent tapas and share a convivial moment with friends? We've got just what you're looking for! Head for Comptoir des Fables in Rue Saint-Dominique (7th arrondissement) to enjoy good company and delicious cocktails. [Read more]

Restaurant Pitanga - CromesquisRestaurant Pitanga - CromesquisRestaurant Pitanga - CromesquisRestaurant Pitanga - Cromesquis Pitanga, Brazilian restaurant with traditional tapas and festive cocktails
From traditional tapas to festive cocktails, the Brazilian restaurant Pitanga puts sunshine on your plate at Les Halles! [Read more]

The Place To : restaurant, bar et coworking, un espace au gré de vos envies dans le 10ème à ParisThe Place To : restaurant, bar et coworking, un espace au gré de vos envies dans le 10ème à ParisThe Place To : restaurant, bar et coworking, un espace au gré de vos envies dans le 10ème à ParisThe Place To : restaurant, bar et coworking, un espace au gré de vos envies dans le 10ème à Paris 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]

Mozami, notre test de la cantine simple et moderne du Novotel Paris BellevilleMozami, notre test de la cantine simple et moderne du Novotel Paris BellevilleMozami, notre test de la cantine simple et moderne du Novotel Paris BellevilleMozami, notre test de la cantine simple et moderne du Novotel Paris Belleville Mozami, our test of the simple and modern canteen of the Novotel Paris Belleville
Attention gourmets and gourmands! Mozami, the chic canteen of the Novotel Paris Belleville, invites you to discover its beautiful bistronomic menu, for a moment of gourmet delights in the heart of the 20th arrondissement. Chimichurri beef tataki, coquillettes au gratin with ham, salads... something to delight the palates of the curious. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]

Iluma, restaurant ibérique à Paris, les photosIluma, restaurant ibérique à Paris, les photosIluma, restaurant ibérique à Paris, les photosIluma, restaurant ibérique à Paris, les photos Iluma, the festive Iberian tapas bar restaurant
Iluma alma iberica, the new Iberian restaurant with Spanish and Portuguese specialties, in tapas bar mode, is opening its doors to us in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. It's a bar-restaurant that comes alive on certain days, offering good times of sharing, both in drinks and on the plate. [Read more]

Da Rosa JrDa Rosa JrDa Rosa JrDa Rosa Jr Da Rosa Jr, a family affair based on good products
Arthur Da Rosa took over one of his family's addresses and revisited it in his own way. The result is Da Rosa Jr, where the idea remains the same: to share tapas and good times with friends. [Read more]

Mezzanine : le restaurant et bar à tapas caché des Trois Baudets à ParisMezzanine : le restaurant et bar à tapas caché des Trois Baudets à ParisMezzanine : le restaurant et bar à tapas caché des Trois Baudets à ParisMezzanine : le restaurant et bar à tapas caché des Trois Baudets à Paris Mezzanine: the hidden restaurant and tapas bar of the Trois Baudets in Paris
Want to discover a new secret place in Paris? Go to the Trois Baudets, in the 18th district of the capital. It's here, or rather above the famous concert hall, that Mezzanine is hidden, a new restaurant and tapas bar that will probably attract some curious people! [Read more]

Le Sape Bar : le bar aux mille et unes saveurs du 10e à ParisLe Sape Bar : le bar aux mille et unes saveurs du 10e à ParisLe Sape Bar : le bar aux mille et unes saveurs du 10e à ParisLe Sape Bar : le bar aux mille et unes saveurs du 10e à Paris Le Sape Bar: the bar with a thousand and one flavors in the 10th arrondissement of Paris for rhythmic afterworks
The Sape Bar, the bar of the Hotel Paris Terminus Nord, enchants the 10th district from Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 1am. Last novelty, every Thursday you will find the Happy Hour "Thursday is the new Friday" and come to fill up with flavours in this resolutely fashionable universe of the sapology! [Read more]

Le Rouge à Lèvres, nos photosLe Rouge à Lèvres, nos photosLe Rouge à Lèvres, nos photosLe Rouge à Lèvres, nos photos Le Rouge à Lèvres : the tapas restaurant and wine bar that invites you to travel in the 9th district of Paris
A warm welcome, tasty beverages, delicious plates to share (or not) and immersive decor... that's the magic formula at Rouge à Lèvres, a tapas restaurant and wine bar nestled in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offering an exotic getaway. [Read more]

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