Are you strolling along the Sentier or towards the Bourse and looking for a good restaurant? In this attractive district of Paris, where you can marvel at buildings with fabulous facades, from Art Deco to industrial, and get caught up in the whirlwind of devils carrying boxes for the local textile wholesalers, it's easy to settle down on one of the many terraces for a coffee in the sun, or lunch or dinner with friends or family.
The Sentier has been enjoying an infectious revival of energy of late, with many restaurants choosing to set up shop in Rue des Jeuneurs, Rue du Sentier, Rue d'Aboukir and Rue Montmartre. Cuisine franchouillarde, Asian cuisine, healthy cuisine, Levantine cuisine, street food... There's a whole host of good addresses to delight gourmets in search of something new.
Check out these tried-and-tested restaurants in Paris' Sentier and Bourse districts, to make sure you're in the right place next time you're in the area!
Red Katz, a traditional Chinese restaurant in a fabulous retro setting
Between tradition and modernity, the Red Katz restaurant unveils a menu that pays homage to the greatest classics of Chinese cuisine, perfectly executed, in a truly fabulous setting. [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]
Le Festival, the festive brasserie that wakes up rue Étienne Marcel in the 2nd arrondissement
We're off to rue Étienne Marcel in Paris's 2ᵉ arrondissement to discover Festival, a café-restaurant offering a gourmet, festive spot right in the heart of Paris's hustle and bustle. Replacing the former Café Etienne Marcel, this new venue unveils a colorful new decor, a large terrace and a brasserie menu, we tell you all about it. [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]
Chez Bouboule, the pétanque bistro in Montorgueil, Oberkampf and Pigalle
Discover Chez Bouboule, the indoor pétanque bar that's revolutionizing your evenings in Paris! Located in Montorgueil, Oberkampf and Pigalle, the three establishments promise memorable afterworks and other moments of conviviality, with an exquisite menu and cocktails. Ready to shoot or punch? [Read more]
Le Presque Bout du Monde : our test of the restaurant in a travel diary mode in Montorgueil
Fancy an original culinary journey? Let's go to Le Presque Bout du Monde, a restaurant in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris offering gourmets and food lovers a daring world cuisine and amazing cooking. A mix of flavors not to be missed! [Read more]
Alla Mano, finger-fried Italian street food in Sentier
Head for the Sentier to discover Alla Mano and its Italian street-food specialties: supplì, Roman cousins not so far removed from Sicilian arancini; and panzerotti, a kind of doughnut topped like a pizza frita. [Read more]
Chardonnay, the roguish little brother of the Crus de Bourgogne
Opened right next door to its big sister Aux Crus de Bourgogne, Chardonnay is the Dumant family's latest offspring, the turbulent child version. A new bistro with no fuss, no muss, no fuss, featuring dishes with a French flair. [Read more]
Pantagruel, chef Jason Gouzy's Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant in the Sentier district of Paris
At his Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant Pantagruel, chef Jason Gouzy takes three different approaches to each of his dishes. [Read more]
Manhattn's Burgers, American-style burgers by Belgians in Montorgueil
Head for Manhattn's Burgers, on rue Montorgueil, to sample the burgers of Belgian brothers Jérôme and Philippe Vandermeulen, who have already won over street-food fans across the border. [Read more]
Baldoria, Italian street food and pizza by the slice
Baldoria has arrived with an Italian specialty that is still little-known in Paris: pizza al taglio, otherwise known as pizza by the slice. [Read more]
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]
Isshin: the excellent Japanese ramen restaurant with immersive decor in Paris
Looking for an escape to Japan? Push open the doors of Isshin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this immersive restaurant offers a marvellous and delicious journey to the land of the Rising Sun to discover Tonkotsu-style ramen. Shall we take you on board? [Read more]
Junk Burger, the gourmet and affordable smash burger counter in Paris
A gourmet smash burger under €10 in Paris? This is the challenge launched by Junk Burger, a scrumptious takeout counter expecting you rue Montmartre. Perfect for a meal on-the-go to the rhythm of your Parisian rambles! [Read more]
Little Havana, Cuban street food on the Sentier
Little Havana has just opened its doors in the Sentier district of Paris. On the menu: Cuban street food, colorful bocadillos and fresh guacamole! [Read more]
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]
Filakia Petit Café d'Athènes, tasty and generous Greek street food
Generous mezzés, typical sandwiches with beautiful spit-roasted meats, cocktails based on Hellenic spirits, there's no doubt about it: Filakia is a real little Greek tavern in Paris! [Read more]
Italian cuisine by Giovanni Passerini under a splendid glass roof at the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
The Hôtel des Grands Boulevards conceals a tasty Italian restaurant under a splendid glass roof, whose menu is signed by chef Giovanni Passerini. [Read more]
Circonstances, the restaurant with naughty little plates to share
Circonstances is evolving. Since the start of the school year, the restaurant has been offering naughty small plates to share with guests. A successful change of direction. [Read more]
Pizz'Aria, Riccardo Giraudi's arty Sentier address
Pizza lovers head for Pizz'Aria, Riccardo Giraudi's newly opened restaurant. This Italian-scented establishment is located in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, just a stone's throw from the Sentier district. [Read more]
Dalia, a remarkable Levantine restaurant in the Sentier district
A new restaurant has just opened its doors in the Sentier district of Paris, and it's already won us over. Heading up the kitchen is chef Or Bitan, who honors the flavors of the Levant, from Israel to Lebanon, via Syria, Turkey and Jordan. [Read more]
La Cevicheria, the temple of ceviche in Paris
Hard to resist a good ceviche, isn't it? Well, with three addresses in Paris, the Cevicheria is the restaurant of choice for creative recipes that are as beautiful to look at as they are good to eat. [Read more]
Brasserie Gallopin, the historic restaurant with traditional French dishes
Brasserie Gallopin is a must in Paris for lovers of traditional French cuisine. Situated on the Place de la Bourse, this historic address boasts a sumptuous decor and offers bourgeois cuisine prepared according to the rules of the art. [Read more]
Mama Nissa: the restaurant serving regional Algerian specialities in Paris
Mama Nissa is the place to go for a gourmet yet healthy voyage of discovery of the Algerian terroir. Nestled in the Montorgueil district of Paris, this warm, fast-good restaurant showcases regional Algerian specialities in authentic, generous recipes: rechta, calentica or shakshuka... take off! [Read more]
IBRIK Kitchen, comforting Balkan cuisine
Fancy discovering a cuisine you're not (too) familiar with? Ecaterina Paraschiv, owner of Ibrik Café, has just opened her first restaurant, Ibrik Kitchen, in the 2nd arrondissement. On the menu: Balkan specialties and cocktails made with Eastern European spirits. Perfect for overcoming the winter blues! [Read more]
Yuxiangting, an unusual restaurant serving Chinese fondue, whether you like it or not, where a train provides the service
Yuxiangting is an all-you-can-eat Chinese fondue restaurant. The idea: you don't have to be with several people to enjoy a Chinese fondue in peace and quiet. The restaurant offers a fondue just for you, in a futuristic restaurant served by a train. [Read more]
Cicchetti, the Italian tapas that are a hit in Paris!
Sponsored - Italian cichetti, those delicious morsels typical of Venice, are a real hit in Paris. These varied little dishes delight gourmets in search of authenticity, perfect for an aperitif or a convivial meal. A welcome touch of Dolce Vita for the end of summer! [Read more]
ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's elegant and refined Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké
Audacity, sensitivity and beauty are the watchwords of ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké. With, we hope, a star under its belt next year. [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]
Mayli's Resto & Co: a typical little restaurant serving empanadas and Chilean specialities
For a gourmet break with a change of scenery, head to Chile for delicious homemade empanadas and Latin American specialties at Maylin, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian address lives up to all its promises
This year's most eagerly-awaited address is undoubtedly Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian restaurant. As expected, it delivers on all its promises. [Read more]
Slice Pizza Club, the pizzeria with XXL shares in Paris
Slice is the new American-style pizza street food spot that has opened in the 2ᵉ arrondissement, but also in the 8th arrondissement in Paris, near Saint-Augustin. We're off to discover this new concept conceived by French lovers of slices, those XXL thin pizzas, which intends to delight all Paris. [Read more]
Perdue, the delicious brioche for savoury or sweet dishes
What if we told you that brioche perdue could be made with chicken or pastrami? The Perdue restaurant, located next to the Passage du Caire in the 2nd arrondissement, takes up the challenge and creates savory savory and sweet recipes. [Read more]
Inoveat, the unusual restaurant with a gourmet menu prepared with insects
A stone's throw from Châtelet, Inoveat is one of those storefronts you could walk right past and not even notice. And yet, we advise you to go through the door to discover the unusual universe of the place, between refined cuisine and insect-based products, all in the name of eating well. [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]
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]
Halo, top chef Victor Blanchet's excellent restaurant hidden behind a concept store
Chef Victor Blanchet takes over Halo, a multi-faceted space that's part concept store, part bistro restaurant, part hidden cocktail bar, part private dining room. A unique address well worth the detour! [Read more]
Groot, a delicious street-food pie shop from Top Chefs Hugo Riboulet & Albane Auvray
Top Chef 2023 winner Hugo Riboulet opens Groot, a street-food restaurant based around pies, in the company of his former teammate and friend Albane Auvray. Comfort and indulgence are the order of the day! [Read more]
Mugung, Sentier's favorite Korean restaurant
Dive headlong into Korean dishes at Mugung restaurant in the Sentier, a far cry from the ever-popular bibimbap and bulgogi. [Read more]
Brasserie Rosie Lou: when the Basque coast arrives on the Grands Boulevards
Brasserie Rosie Lou is the place to be if you want to feel like you're on vacation, while catching up with friends in a trendy, chill atmosphere. The little sister of Brasserie Rosie, this second restaurant awaits you just a stone's throw from the Grand Rex in Paris, offering gourmet dishes with a Basque accent! [Read more]
Shosh x Shana, Israeli deli for lunch, Jerusalemite cellar for dinner
Shosh is the name of the deli signed by Shabour's chefs, where you can take away Israeli wines, olive oils and spice blends, and enjoy specialties from Jerusalemite cuisine. In the evening, Shosh transforms into Shana, a Levantine wine cellar. [Read more]
Gourmet discovery: the secret table of the Friends of Messina in Paris
Near Les Halles, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, discover the hidden Italian table of Les Amis de Messina, offering a unique Sicilian gastronomic experience in an intimate setting. For a small group lunch or dinner, a birthday party or an unusual restaurant with friends, with its speakeasy, it's the ideal spot to spend a festive and gourmet moment. [Read more]
Moemachi, small takoyaki shop in the Pathway
What if we took the time to discover takoyaki? Let's go to Moemachi, at the edge of the Sentier, to taste these small octopus dumplings prepared in a minute. [Read more]
Mam From Hanoi, the Vietnamese restaurant where to eat a good pho
How about a good Vietnamese restaurant like at home? Direction mắm from HanoÏ, this family restaurant in Paris 2e, which serves good egg rolls and good pho, accompanied by Vietnamese coffee. [Read more]
Bonchon, the fried chicken restaurant opens its doors
Bonchon, the world-famous Korean fried chicken street-food chain, is coming to Paris on March 9, 2023. Head to the 2nd arrondisseemnt to (re)discover the best chicken wings by Business Insider. [Read more]
Uma Nota, Japanese-Brazilian cuisine, exotic cocktails and wild parties
What an original marriage! Uma Nota showcases Japanese-Brazilian cuisine, in a colorful setting where wild parties are held several evenings a week. [Read more]
Bomba, the Latin American restaurant-bar that wakes up the Grands Boulevards
Bomba is the superb restaurant-bar that has arrived on the Grands Boulevards. In this unusual spot nestled in a lush jungle, you can enjoy Latin American cuisine through refined tapas to share and hot cocktails. [Read more]
Itacoa, chef Rafael Gomes' Sentier restaurant
Chef Rafael Gomes has opened his first restaurant, Itacoa, in the 2nd arrondissement. On the menu are tasty dishes, tinged with the chef's Brazilian influences and prepared with fresh, healthy, local produce. [Read more]
Breizh Café lands in Montorgueil
Brittany finds its place in the trendy Montorgueil district with the opening of a new Breizh Café address in the capital! Japanese-style crepes, a cider cellar and sakés in the grandest of settings. [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]
Cali Sisters, the Californian table in continuous service in Paris
Warm California air blows through the capital's 2nd arrondissement. Cali Sisters is the gourmet address dreamed up by Capucine and Juliette Vigand, which celebrates California at any time of day. [Read more]
Pomelo, the festive Mediterranean bistro on the Grands Boulevards
Nestled in the heart of the lively Grands Boulevards district, Pomelo Bistrot presents itself as a Mediterranean oasis at 153 Rue Montmartre in the 2nd arrondissement. Open from 08:00 to 1:00, the spot offers a sunny escape whatever the hour. Looking to add some sunshine to your plate? We'll take you on a tour of this lively, gourmet restaurant. [Read more]
Yujin: the 2nd arrondissement restaurant in Paris that fuses Japanese cuisine and street food
When four lifelong friends decide to join forces to create a place that's just like them, the result is Yujin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this friendly, gourmet eatery fuses Japanese cuisine and street food in a modern restaurant with a hip-hop soundtrack. [Read more]
Restaurant Zakuro, a discreet and authentic Japanese restaurant in Paris
It's a small address with big flavors, but also a family affair where conviviality and authenticity reign. Zakuro is a discreet Japanese restaurant in the heart of Paris, where you can discover gourmet, comforting Japanese cuisine. A neighborhood nugget not to be missed! [Read more]
Gyoza Bar, the gyoza den in the Passage des Panoramas
Hidden away in the Passage des Panoramas, the Gyoza Bar is the place to gobble up dozens of pork, chicken or vegetarian gyozas. [Read more]
Empreinte, French terroir cuisine by chef Jérôme Laurent
Chef Jérôme Laurent, supported by his brother Florian, opens Empreinte, his first restaurant in his own name. Here, he showcases the finest dishes from France's terroir, the work of artisans who love their products. [Read more]
Le Grand Colbert, the legendary Parisian brasserie listed as a historic monument
Just a stone's throw from the sublime gardens of the Palais-Royal, the Grand Colbert is a well-known Parisian restaurant for tourists and locals alike. Listed as a historic monument, this brasserie plunges us back into the Paris of yesteryear and delights us with a menu that puts French gastronomy in the spotlight. A gourmet embodiment of what makes Paris so charming! [Read more]
Les Bascules, the delicious Mediterranean restaurant on rue de la Bourse
Discover Les Bascules, a new Mediterranean restaurant with Lebanese specialties on rue de la Bourse in Paris. For a sunny lunch, rich in flavors, or festive dinners and musical evenings, this is the spot to have a good time. [Read more]
Brooch, Israeli stall, shawarma and falafel in the Passage des Panoramas
Broche keeps things simple with 2 recipes that pack a punch: a lamb-chicken shawarma cooked over a wood fire, and a falafel pita. Head for the Passage des Panoramas! [Read more]
Club Cochon, bistrot canaille in the Passage des Panoramas
As its name suggests, Club Cochon is aimed at pork lovers, and offers pork in all its forms, including pork sandwiches for lunch. [Read more]
Accents Table Bourse, Ayumi Sugiyama's delicate starred restaurant
Delicacy, refinement and elegance are all terms that describe Accents Table Bourse, the first restaurant of Japanese pastry chef Ayumi Sugiyama, just a stone's throw from the Palais Brongniart, which has been awarded a Michelin star. [Read more]
Asado: Clasico Argentino's signature Argentine street-food restaurant in Paris
Ready for a delicious trip to Argentina? Grab your boarding pass and fasten your seatbelt as we take you to the 2nd arrondissement of Paris to discover Asado. This new gourmet address, designed by Clasico Argentino, features not only the must-try empanadas, but also, and above all, the famous beef so dear to the inhabitants of this beautiful South American country! Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Astair, the Parisian brasserie in the Passage des Panoramas
Inside the Passage des Panoramas, Brasserie Astair unveils a menu of generously served traditional French dishes. The place to comfort yourself during the coming winter! [Read more]
Jugaad, chef Manoj Sharma's fabulous Indian restaurant
The Uma Nota team and chef Manoj Sharma are opening a new place together: a restaurant featuring modernized Indian cuisine, in the 2nd arrondissement, christened Jugaad! Shall we take bets on your favorite new Indian restaurant? [Read more]
Lombem, the wood-grilled meat restaurant in Paris
Dear carnivores, head for the 2nd arrondissement of Paris to discover Lombem, a new restaurant specializing in wood-grilled meats. [Read more]
Dépôt Légal, Christophe Adam's gourmet spot
Dépôt Légal is Christophe Adam's spot for gourmands. We go there for a breakfast, a drink or even a brunch! [Read more]
Canard Street, 100% duck street-food in Paris
Duck invites itself to the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. At Canard Street, you'll find duck in all its forms, to the delight of duck lovers! [Read more]
Ryukishin, the Japanese restaurant specializing in ramen
At Ryukishin, the star dish is ramen! Available in all shapes and flavors, it's sure to delight fans of authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. And even the most vegan of you, since Ryukishin even offers a vegan ramen! [Read more]
Le Vaudeville: traditional cuisine and seafood for the century-old Parisian brasserie
Few Parisian brasseries can boast of celebrating their 100 years. This is the case of the Brasserie Le Vaudeville, a true institution nestled in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, just opposite the Bourse. With its classic Parisian brasserie dishes and its seafood, Le Vaudeville has not finished seducing the taste buds of Parisians. [Read more]
Aux Lyonnais, the bistro by Alain Ducasse
Aux Lyonnais is a bistronomic restaurant of Mr Ducasse. For 12 years, the restaurant has been honoring Lyon's gastronomy in the heart of Paris in a good-natured, canaille atmosphere, as we like to say. This makes it the first restaurant outside Lyon to be labeled "Bouchon Lyonnais". [Read more]
And for a stroll in the neighborhood:
What to do in the Sentier and Bourse districts: Our tips and best addresses
Out for a stroll in the Sentier and Bourse districts? Follow the guide so you don't miss a thing! [Read more]
So, shall we have lunch in the Sentier or on the Bourse side?
What to do in the Sentier and Bourse districts: Our tips and best addresses
