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'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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Dame, great dishes to share in a seventies decor by the super Bonhomme team
The Bonhomme team is at it again. After their first well-prepared restaurant, they've landed in a new district, the 9th arrondissement, with an address just as bistronomic as the first, and just as affordable. [Read more]
Raclette & Electro: the winning combo of the new gourmet and festive venue for autumn 2024
Sponsored - Attention raclette party fans! The famous RichesMonts brand is relaunching its Hot Spots evenings at La Démesure in Paris from October 24, with a menu designed by Alexis Braconnier and ultra-trendy DJ sets! [Read more]
Pamela Popo, chic brasserie with refined menu in the Marais district
Rue François Miron, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, head to Pamela Popo for a cosy dinner with friends or loved ones. [Read more]
Le Semainier: affordable lunches at the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre
L'Hôtel Particulier unveils "Le Semainier", its new lunchtime menu to be enjoyed in the heart of Butte Montmartre. Every weekday lunchtime, this charming Parisian refuge enchants the autumn-winter season with seasonal dishes at affordable prices. For €25, epicureans and gourmets alike can enjoy a refined interlude in an elegant yet friendly atmosphere. [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]
Stock, a 70's-style bistro on the Bourse
With its 70s-style decor and two-faceted menu - one street-food, the other bistronomic - Stock is a sassy, affordable address in the Bourse district. [Read more]
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]
Chez Loulou, an unusual restaurant in Paris where you can enjoy traditional cuisine with a twist
An unusual address awaits us in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. At Chez Loulou, you'll find yourself in the lair of a passionate chef who welcomes you into a unique atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional cuisine revisited using fresh produce, and for good value for money. [Read more]
L'Entrebœuf, the chicest entrecôte frites in Paris
Sponsored - Just opened on the Place de la République in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, l'Entrebœuf is the new address for typically French entrecôte frites, serving the famous unique formula with a walnut salad and fillet of beef with fresh French fries and sauce! [Read more]
Erso, an affordable bistronomic address in Saint-Ambroise
In Lou's place is Erso, a neighborhood bistronomic restaurant run by Marine Bert in the dining room and Yann Placet in the kitchen. [Read more]
Nolinski Paris restaurant switches to French bourgeois cuisine
Le Nolinski, the restaurant a stone's throw from the Opéra, reinvents itself with a new menu by Michelin-starred chef Philip Chronopoulos, highlighting French bourgeois cuisine. We're off to rediscover the charm of this chic, cosy venue, which now celebrates culinary traditions while offering an experience worthy of the finest Parisian institutions. [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]
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]
La Sociable, Colonel Fabien's very affordable restaurant-bar.
With plates and pints of beer from €5, La Sociable is an address that's sure to win hearts, but not wallets. A real bargain on the Colonel Fabien side of town! [Read more]
Le Cornichon, a retro 70's restaurant with unbeatable value for money
With its retro 70s look, smiling team and unbeatable value for money, Le Cornichon is already a must-visit address in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
Haton-nous, quiches signed by a MOF
MOF Christophe Haton has opened a small shop behind the Saint-Lazare train station, where he offers a French culinary staple: quiche. [Read more]
Super Huit, the bistronomic little brother of Mieux, has just been launched a stone's throw from the Parc Monceau.
The Mieux restaurant team unveils its little brother, Super Huit. The new season is proving to be one of the tastiest on the Parc Monceau. [Read more]
Chez Bertrand, the French bistro on avenue des Ternes in place of Boeuf Maillot
Forget Boeuf Maillot, and make way for Chez Bertrand, the new French brasserie on Avenue des Ternes. [Read more]
Vendémiaire, a chic French brasserie a stone's throw from Les Invalides
Vendémiaire is the chic new brasserie opening a stone's throw from Les Invalides, where French gastronomy is the order of the day. [Read more]
La Plage Parisienne, the terrace restaurant on the banks of the Seine
Fancy a waterside terrace? Let's head for Plage Parisienne, this restaurant and terrace on the banks of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement, quai de Javel. The decor is from a crazy year, with a view of the French team's liner and the Statue of Liberty, a few deckchairs and we're all set. [Read more]
Buvette Paris, bistro-style cuisine and cocktails all day long
The little sister of the New York address, Buvette Paris is open all day long, offering classic bistro fare, brunch options and toast cocktails. [Read more]
Le Moulin de la Galette, the legendary Montmartre restaurant in Paris
Le Moulin de la Galette is a legendary Montmartre institution. Immortalized by painters such as Van Gogh and Renoir, the restaurant now invites us to savor comforting recipes typical of French brasserie. [Read more]
La Baignoire, the Sentier's best-kept bistronomic secret
Discreetly tucked away in an alleyway in the Sentier district, La Baignoire is a bistronomic table that deserves attention and praise. [Read more]
La Table, the Resistance's new gastronomic ambition
Les Résistants (formerly known as L'Avant-Poste) is opening La Table des Résistants, with a much more gastronomic vision than their previous restaurants. [Read more]
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]
The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [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]
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
