As soon as the warm weather sets in, some gourmands flock to Italian restaurants for a pizza, others prefer fresh sushi prepared according to the rules of the art, still others turn to the unknown and savor African or Brazilian marvels.... And then there are those who rush to the restaurant to rediscover the great classics of French cuisine!
Are you one of them? Then discover the best French restaurants to try out right now, on the terrace of course, so you don't have to miss out on all the fun.
Melt-in-the-mouth flank steak, crispy breaded sweetbreads, homemade pâté en croûte, vinaigrette leeks; for small or large budgets, for all tastes and desires, it's simple, there's something for everyone! You'll be able to savor French dishes and true bistronomic creations on a sunny terrace, accompanied by a glass of white or red wine, in moderation of course.
Here are the best French restaurants to enjoy on the terrace in Paris!
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]
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]
Restaurant Eunoe: a friendly, affordable neighborhood nugget near Atelier des Lumières
Restaurant Eunoe is a neighborhood nugget offering seasonal, inventive cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Atelier des Lumières, it's the perfect place for a gourmet break. [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]
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Rivié, the trendy restaurant at The Hoxton Paris hotel
A charming, trendy neo-brasserie in the 2nd arrondissement, Rivié is the restaurant of The Hoxton Paris hotel. Since its opening, it has attracted Parisians and tourists from all over the world alike. [Read more]
Armande, a charming restaurant-caterer-pâtisserie where everything is homemade in Montmartre
Meeting Armande has to be earned. You have to climb to the top of the Butte Montmartre to discover this caterer-restaurant, which also serves as a small patisserie, but it's well worth the effort. [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]
Fana, the good bistronomic terrace restaurant Paris 18e
We'd like to take you on a tour of Fana Bistrot, a new bistronomic restaurant in the charming rue Ferdinand Flocon in Paris's 18th arrondissement. Fresh, seasonal cuisine and enchanting desserts, all served in a modern bistro setting with a terrace overlooking the Sacré Coeur, are sure to make your day. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Sosso Restaurant, Mediterranean dishes to share in Paris's 18th arrondissement
Nestled in a lively street in the 18th arrondissement, Sosso Restaurant invites you to share its Mediterranean dishes on the terrace or indoors. [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]
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. [Read more]
Le Jardin Perché, the terrace of the Terrass "Hotel and its excellent restaurant Edmond
Le Jardin perché, the terrace of the Terrass "Hotel in the 18th arrondissement, offers a magnificent view of Paris. On sunny days, you can enjoy lunch in the sun at Edmond, the terrace restaurant. [Read more]
Blossom, chef Anaïs Foray's peaceful garden restaurant at the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel
A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a natural, locavore menu orchestrated by chef Anaïs Foray, here you are at Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel. The restaurant has just been awarded the Ecotable label! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
L'olivier, a restaurant offering top-quality French and Mediterranean cuisine
Located opposite the town hall in the 18th arrondissement, L'olivier restaurant offers generous French and Mediterranean cuisine made with quality ingredients. It's the perfect place to sit back and relax indoors in winter, or to dine out on the terrace in fine weather. [Read more]
Marquis, cool wine bar and bistro by the Princesse Café team
Opened by the team behind Princesse Café, right next door, Marquis is a wine bar doubled as a cool little bistro where you can drink and nibble to your heart's content. [Read more]
LArchimede - Bistronomic restaurant Paris 10, unpretentious neighborhood bistro
Modest and friendly, LArchimede - Restaurant Bistronomique Paris 10 is a typical neighborhood bistro. With its small terrace and bistronomic menu that changes from week to week, it's a place to remember for any gourmet stop-off on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Le Moulin de Flagy, restaurant and bucolic terrace in a former mill in Seine-et-Marne (77)
We're off to Flagy in the Seine-et-Marne, one of France's favorite villages, to discover the Moulin de Flagy, a hotel-restaurant on the banks of the Orvanne, which offers fine home cooking in a verdant setting. [Read more]
Hollywood Savoy, the rebirth of the 2nd arrondissement's iconic restaurant
Hollywood Savoy, the iconic restaurant in the Bourse district, returns to the forefront of the Parisian scene, reviving history and gastronomy. Guillaume Benard and his Fitz Group are ready to revive the festive spirit of the place with a modern twist. [Read more]
Au bon coin, a gourmet bistro restaurant in Paris's 5th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from the 13th arrondissement, Au bon coin is an address well worth a visit. Located at 21 rue de la Collégiale, the restaurant offers quality products served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. [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]
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]
Brasserie Martin, the restless brewery of the Nouvelle Garde
In the La Nouvelle Garde family, we ask for Brasserie Martin, that big bistro with its colorful decor and winter garden, where gangs of friends and local families flock. [Read more]
At Le Rocher de Cancale, this historic restaurant, a major oyster-eating spot in the 19th century
The blue façade of the restaurant "Au Rocher de Cancale" leaves no one indifferent. Have you ever wondered what this typical seaside restaurant was doing in the middle of rue Montorgueil? We take you on a journey to discover the history of this atypical place, which still delights gourmets today. [Read more]
La Petite Expérience, the fermentation-focused restaurant on the quays of the Seine
A restaurant dedicated entirely to fermentation? That's what piqued our curiosity when La Petite Expérience opened. So, what's the verdict? [Read more]
Pagaille, a free-spirited bistro in the heights of the 18th arrondissement
Just opened in the heights of the 18th arrondissement, Pagaille is already proving to be a sure bet on rue Ramey, with its free-spirited, joyful bistronomic dishes. [Read more]
French restaurants in Paris, traditional or modern, our best addresses
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French restaurants in Paris, traditional or modern, our best addresses
