Traditional French cuisine is emulated the world over, whether we envy it or find it repulsive - yes, the French eat frogs' legs and snails in parsley, so what! When they come to Paris, most tourists have only one thing in mind: to taste the greatest classics of French cuisine and make up their own minds - spoiler: it's all delicious! As for Parisians, they're not the last to appreciate eating authentic dishes, to honor traditions or to recall childhood memories buried in their gourmet memories.
Beef bourguignon, blanquette de veau, pot-au-feu, coq-au-vin, shepherd's pie, sauerkraut, onion soup, cassoulet, steak tartare, and to get the meal off to a good start, a good dozenoysters, leek vinaigrette or a nice slice of foie gras or pâté en croûte. Not forgetting the great classics of French pastry: Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest, mille-feuilles, crème brulée, île flottante, profiteroles and other macaroons, to finish on a sweet note... There's no doubt about it, French cuisine has more than one trick up its sleeve to delight us, always with great generosity.
But be warned: not all traditional French restaurants in Paris are created equal, and many addresses in the tourist districts are real eye-catchers! So, to make sure you find the perfect French restaurant in Paris where you'll get your money's worth, a fine table that pays homage to the greatest classics of French cuisine in a convivial atmosphere, we're unveiling our top French addresses in Paris.
Not to mention the fact that French cuisine has been on the move for years in Paris restaurants, and many of the capital's chefs, both young and experienced, are delivering their own vision of French gastronomy, modernized, revisited and freed from the weight of years and traditions.
So, whether you prefer traditional French restaurants or modernized French cuisine, you're sure to find what you're looking for in these tried-and-tested addresses! Here are the best French restaurants in Paris!
L'inaperçu, a unique fusion of photography and bistronomy
Sponsored - L'Inaperçu is a new kind of hybrid café and restaurant, dedicated to photography and bistronomy. Located in the heart of the Marais district, near the Centre Pompidou, this French restaurant invites you to savor healthy, home-cooked cuisine in a warm atmosphere. Book your dinner at l'Inaperçu now and discover a 6-course tasting menu for €59. [Read more]
Astier, the real Parisian bistro as we like it
Located in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from Place de la République and Canal Saint-Martin, Restaurant Astier has embodied the spirit of true Parisian bistros since 1956. Awarded the "Trophée du Meilleur Établissement Tradition" by Gault&Millau, this typical establishment offers authentic, generous cuisine, served in a setting that remains true to its history. Astier invites us to savor local dishes with seasonal accents. [Read more]
Le Grand Banquet in Paris: a festive broth with comforting dishes, a good idea at Porte Maillot
Located in the heart of the Palais des Congrès, Le Grand Banquet is the place to be for lunch and dinner, with comforting, affordable dishes and festive evenings to liven up the end of the week. [Read more]
Le Dali, Le Meurice's elegant gourmet restaurant, serving fine French cuisine
In the heart of the Le Meurice palace, the Le Dali restaurant, with its imposing Philippe Starck decor, invites you to relax and indulge, without the fuss. Chef Clémentine Bouchon unveils seasonal French cuisine, with a sprinkling of classic French dishes, ending with a farandole of pastries by chef Cédric Grolet. [Read more]
Ducasse Baccarat, gourmet dining in the temple of crystal in Paris
In the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement, Maison Baccarat enters a new era with the opening of the Alain Ducasse Baccarat restaurant, a table combining Michelin-starred cuisine and contemporary art under the glow of crystal. [Read more]
Korus, an outstanding gourmet restaurant
Year after year, Korus continues to reinvent itself, evolving from a delightful neighborhood bistro to a truly remarkable gourmet restaurant. [Read more]
GrandCœur, the Paris address of Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco and his bourgeois cuisine
GrandCœur, the Parisian address of Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, is the perfect place to curl up in historic surroundings and savor the very best in bourgeois cuisine. [Read more]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [Read more]
La Datcha, chef Maksym Zorin's Ukrainian-influenced bistro restaurant
Having left the Ducasse galaxy, chef Maksym Zorin opens La Datcha, his first bistronomic restaurant with Ukrainian influences. [Read more]
L'Evadé, chef Rémi Poulain's bistronomic address in SoPi
Chef Rémi Poulain and fellow chef Anthony Rivière, already behind L'Escudella, open a new bistronomic address in SoPi: L'Evadé. [Read more]
Maison Brut, chef Bastien Djait's resolutely gastronomic locavore showcase
Chef Bastien Djait opens Maison Brut, his first bistronomic restaurant committed to an eco-responsible, local approach. [Read more]
Faubourg Daimant, bourgeois vegetarian cuisine for saucing, it's insane!
And that's two for Daimant Collective! After Plan D and its vegan sandwiches, it's time for bourgeois cuisine and sauces at Faubourg Daimant, but always in 100% plant-based versions, of course! [Read more]
Brion, Geoffrey Lengagne's seasonal market cuisine with bistronomic accents
Chef Geoffrey Lengagne goes it alone with the opening of his first bistronomic restaurant, Brion. A pretty bistronomic table for lunch, gastronomic for dinner. [Read more]
La Traboule, a pocket bistronomic restaurant full of good ideas
A pocket restaurant in Miromesnil, La Traboule has all the makings of a great restaurant: bistronomic cuisine full of good ideas that, come evening, veers towards gastro. [Read more]
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]
Petit Boutary, a gourmet restaurant with an African flavour in the Batignolles district of Paris
Petit Boutary's little brother, Petit Boutary twirls gourmet plates on its large sunny terrace, twisted with chef Roméo Agbodjan's African touches. [Read more]
Network star chef Eloi Spinnler finally opens his second restaurant Colère (and it's top!)
Chef Eloi Spinnler, star of the social networks, has finally opened his second restaurant in Paris. Named Colère, it follows on from his first address, Orgueil, and proves to be terribly naughty. [Read more]
Fugue, a fabulous bistronomic discovery that deserves every accolade
Recently opened by Victor Baraton-Dorat and chef Hitoshi Minatani, Fugue is one of our finest discoveries of the new culinary season. [Read more]
Virtus, a discreet but brilliant Michelin-starred restaurant
Taken over by chef Frédéric Lorimier and his wife Camille Gouyer, Virtus immediately regained the Michelin star that had evaporated following the departure of the former chefs. And it's richly deserved: although particularly discreet, this Michelin-starred restaurant has more than one trick up its sleeve to melt diners' hearts. [Read more]
Attabler, authentic Parisian bistro cuisine by the Gemellus team
Brothers Clément and Maxime Le Meur open a second address, Attabler, which honors true Parisian bistro cuisine. [Read more]
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]
La Table du Château in Dampierre-en-Yvelines, we tested the charming gourmet restaurant
La Table du Château, formerly known as La Table des Blot, is a beautiful new restaurant run by chef Élisabeth Passédat. Located in the Yvelines, just opposite the Château de Dampierre, this gourmet landmark is sure to please. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
L'Auberge des 3 hameaux, the friendly, authentic restaurant in Choisel, Yvelines
The Auberge des 3 Hameaux is not just an inn, it's also an excellent bistronomic restaurant to discover. Nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, close to the Château de Breteuil, this Yvelines gourmet landmark has a lot going for it. Tested and approved, we warmly recommend it if you're in the mood for good food. [Read more]
Au Trou Gascon, chef Sarah Chougnet-Strudel at the helm of Alain Dutournier's former fiefdom
Like a phoenix, starred chef Alain Dutournier's Parisian institution Au Trou Gascon is enjoying a second lease of life, under the impetus of chef Sarah Chougnet-Strudel. [Read more]
Maison Michodière, the confidential Parisian address of chef Hélène Darroze
Chef Hélène Darroze opens Maison Michodière, a confidential address by reservation only. [Read more]
Maison Avoise, an excellent gourmet restaurant that breaks the mould in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
This is the nugget to discover. Maison Avoise is the relaxed, gourmet restaurant with top-flight cuisine created by Alexis Voisenet and his team in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Spoiler Alert: the address is well worth a visit. [Read more]
Le Beaucé, bistro pleasures and a well-stocked wine cellar
With its French dishes and good bowling, Beaucé continues the tradition of the French bistro, under the guidance of chef Marius Benard. [Read more]
Argile, raw bistronomy by chef Romain Lamon
Chef Romain Lamon is back with a new address, Argile, all about simplicity. [Read more]
L'Almanach Montmartre, a high-altitude bistronomic and artistic restaurant
High up on the Butte Montmartre, l'Almanach Montmartre is a restaurant that combines bistronomy and art. [Read more]
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]
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]
Onyx, refined French bistronomy a stone's throw from department stores
Just a stone's throw from the department stores, Onyx impresses with its 4-metre agate wall and delights with its refined French bistronomy. [Read more]
Le Grand Diner, Belle Epoque-inspired dishes to share at the Hotel San Régis
From Wednesday to Saturday, the Hotel San Régis organizes the Grand Diner, with dishes inspired by the Belle Epoque to share with guests in a chic but truly convivial atmosphere. [Read more]
La Renommée: a chic restaurant with a historic façade and refined French cuisine
Behind the capital's historic façade lies an elegant restaurant with a hushed ambience, magnifying French gastronomy in a timeless setting on the famous Rue Saint-Honoré. [Read more]
At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance
This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together. [Read more]
L'Émil, the authentic Parisian brasserie Paris 1er
We're off to Paris's 1st arrondissement to discover Brasserie Émil, a typical Parisian restaurant with an art deco decor, which treats us all day long to delicious French dishes. [Read more]
L'Auberge Nicolas Flamel in Paris: Gastronomy and history at the heart of a legendary place
Housed in one of the oldest houses in Paris, if not the oldest, built in 1407 by Nicolas Flamel, famous alchemist and benefactor, L'Auberge Nicolas Flamel combines heritage and haute cuisine. Under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam and now in the kitchen with chef Émile de France, this historic address offers a gastronomic experience where tradition and modernity intertwine. [Read more]
Babille, a festive French brasserie on the Grands Boulevards
Canaille and festive, the French brasserie Babille awaits gourmets and party-goers on the Grands Boulevards to delight them in every way. [Read more]
Magnum 150CL, the restaurant that honors forgotten brasserie dishes just a few steps from the Parc Monceau
Magnum 150CL is the place to be, just a stone's throw from the Parc Monceau in Paris's 17th arrondissement. Here, you'll enjoy gourmet, comforting cuisine that takes forgotten brasserie dishes and gives them a refined touch, with the added bonus of a wine list to make oenophiles green with envy. [Read more]
Aldehyde, gastronomic cuisine with a strong Tunisian flavour by chef Youssef Marzouk
What an overwhelming discovery Aldehyde is, the gourmet restaurant of chef Youssef Marzouk, lulled by memories of his childhood in Tunisia. [Read more]
Traditional bouillons, brasseries and bistros in Paris, our tips and good addresses
Fancy a bite to eat in a typical Parisian restaurant? Here are the best addresses for bouillons, brasseries and traditional bistros in Paris! [Read more]
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Traditional bouillons, brasseries and bistros in Paris, our tips and good addresses
