A lively district in the center of the capital, the 3rd arrondissement is one of the oldest in Paris and, as such, is home to many of the historic sites most popular with tourists, such as the Archives Nationales, the Musée Picasso and the Musée des Arts et Métiers.
But Paris's 3rd arrondissement is also renowned for its fine restaurants and numerous bars lining the cobbled streets, and is even home to the oldest covered market in Paris, the Marché des Enfants-Rouges; a delightful place to buy choice produce and enjoy street-food dishes on the spot!
Are you out and about inArts-et-Métiers, Archives and Sainte-Avoye, or are you getting ready to enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the district, but would like to grab a bite to eat first? Don't panic, there's always a good restaurant just around the corner in the 3rd arrondissement.
Asian, street-food, pizza, French classics... there's something for every taste and every budget. Discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris!
La Vittoria, the family-run Neapolitan pizzeria in Paris
Sponsored - Nestled in the heart of rue du Temple, opposite the park where you can relax after a stroll in the Marais, Pizzeria Vittoria is a family-run address that transports you straight to Italy. Founded by a Neapolitan family, this pizzeria offers entirely homemade pizzas, prepared with love and expertise. [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]
Matka, chef Piotr Korzen's gourmet Polish restaurant
Young chef Piotr Korzen opens Matka, his first restaurant in Paris, featuring the great classics of Polish cuisine with a gastronomic twist. [Read more]
Blend, the ever-popular burger in Paris
Nearly 15 years after the opening of its first location, Blend remains one of Paris's leading burger brands. [Read more]
Pastificio Norma, a sunny Sicilian restaurant in République
With its large sunny terrace and fresh pasta made to the highest standards, Pastificio Norma is the place to be this spring. [Read more]
Vitelloni, the traditional Italian institution on the outskirts of Carreau du Temple
A veritable institution on the edge of the Carreau du Temple, Les Vitelloni is the Italian restaurant that brings everyone together: lovers of traditional transalpine cuisine, couples with children who are welcome, enthusiastic gangs of friends and the crème de la crème of fashion and cinema. [Read more]
Datil, chef Manon Fleury's gourmet vegetarian restaurant
Chef Manon Fleury finally takes the plunge and opens her first restaurant in Paris, Datil. With the entire foodosphere eagerly awaiting her arrival, she succeeds with flying colors, unveiling a cuisine imbued with naturalness, seasonality and humanity, with great delicacy. [Read more]
Les Chouettes restaurant, the hidden bistronomic nugget in an unusual setting
Bye bye the Grand Duc, Les Chouettes restaurant is back in this historic building. In a unique space under an Eiffel glass roof, you'll enjoy finely-crafted, gourmet French brasserie cuisine. Just a stone's throw from the Carreau du Temple. [Read more]
Guefen, chef Ohad Amzallag's seafood restaurant: photos and reviews
Chef Ohad Amzallag unveils Guefen, his first restaurant in the Marais district, with a surprising bias! [Read more]
Yansai, the best Gua bao in Paris opens a restaurant on rue Gravilliers - Paris 3rd arrondissement
Yansai, the Asian street food restaurant, sets up in the heart of Paris in the 3rd arrondissement. Head for the lively Rue des Gravilliers to feast on entirely homemade specialties in a larger, two-storey restaurant. [Read more]
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]
Evi Evane, Greek delicatessen and sunny grocery store in the Marais
Evi Evane has set up store in the Marais district of Paris with a well-stocked Hellenic grocery store and a caterer offering traditional Greek mezzés and recipes. [Read more]
Mao Fry, Taiwanese street food, XXL fried chicken and burgers to die for
Mao Dumpling Bar's little brother, Mao Fry takes a closer look at another mainstay of Chinese street food: the XXL fried chicken of Taiwan's night markets. [Read more]
Qasti, exquisite Lebanese cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam
Michelin-starred chef Alan Geaam recounts his childhood in the streets and markets of Tripoli at his bistro Qasti on Rue Saint-Martin. A thrilling table. [Read more]
Faurn and his man'ouchés, Alan Geaam's Lebanese pizzas
Alan Geaam has opened Faurn, a restaurant a stone's throw from his previous addresses, where he makes it a point of honour to introduce diners to man'ouché, the Lebanese cousin of pizza! [Read more]
Bonnard: the bistronomic and vegetarian restaurant in Paris' Marais district
Are you a fan of gourmet, plant-based cuisine? Head to Paris's Marais district and push open the doors of Bonnard, a tasty bistronomic and vegetarian restaurant featuring Chef Eliott Guigou. [Read more]
DimDimSum Paris, the excellent restaurant of Chinese dim sum and baos - karaoke
DimDimSum is the delicious dim sum, baos and vapeurs restaurant that opened its doors in the Marais. Homemade ravioli made in front of you with classic and original recipes, ultra soft baos and other vapors and as a bonus two karaoke rooms to sing at the top of your lungs, here is a great spot to have a good time. And we have invitations for you to win! [Read more]
Nessia, the chef's bistro that makes our taste buds travel Paris 3rd, video
Nessia is the name of this new restaurant that opened at the end of June 2022 in the 3rd arrondissement, near the Marais. Thomas Cherbit and Maximilien Dieupart offer us a short menu made of seasonal products and we love it. Go and discover this chef's bistro that combines beautiful plates and tasteful dishes. [Read more]
Act II (formerly Au_Top): the secret rooftop in Paris for a high Japanese cuisine
Acte II (formerly Au_Top), is this gourmet rooftop that hides in the heart of the capital with a surprising 360° view. In this restaurant of Jean Philippe de la Perle, we discover a panorama on the roofs of Paris while enjoying the dishes of Masahide Ikuta who reveals us a high Japanese gastronomy. [Read more]
Shiso Burger, original and exotic bao burgers
Do you like burgers? Do you like bao burgers? You're going to love Shiso Burger, with its exotic bao burgers and original recipes. [Read more]
Loov, tasty and (very) affordable couscous in République
A couscous full of flavor and love, and above all at a very reasonable price, you'll find it at Loov! [Read more]
Orto, the Italian restaurant specialized in panino, the real one, in the heart of Montorgueil
Fancy a real Italian panino made in the purest tradition? Go to Orto, a restaurant located in the heart of the Montorgueil district and offering sandwiches with good products straight from Italy! We tested it, we tell you about it! [Read more]
Bouillon République, the bubbling French address
Bouillon République has finally opened its doors and, like its big brother Bouillon Pigalle, offers a host of traditional French dishes at very affordable prices. [Read more]
B. Bell, beautiful French brooches in République
Head for the République district to discover B. Bell, the little shop that honors French-style broches with ultra-fresh products, impeccably sourced, and original recipes to match! [Read more]
Noo-York : the organic and good American hot dogs and bagels
In the Marais, a few steps from the Centre Pompidou, there is only one address for hot-dog lovers: Noo-York. At 46 rue des Gravilliers, you can find hot-dogs, bagels, milkshakes and homemade desserts, with organic and seasonal products, for small prices! [Read more]
Mao Dumpling Bar, the 3rd arrondissement's new Chinese canteen
Mao Dumpling Bar is the new-generation Chinese canteen that opened its doors in the 3rd arrondissement. On the menu: super-original ravioli and tasty dishes to share with your guests. [Read more]
Mr. T, the tasty Marais restaurant
Mr.T returns to seduce our taste buds with creative, gourmet dishes of the highest quality. Enjoy them indoors or out on the terrace! [Read more]
Mabrouk: Tunisian Jewish cuisine at Arts et Métiers
Mabrouk is a little piece of Tunisia in the Haut-Marais district. It's as if someone had cut out a piece of La Goulette and put it there, on the corner of Rue Réaumur and Rue Saint-Martin, opposite the church of the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, a stone's throw from the eponymous metro station. [Read more]
OGATA Paris : the incredible temple dedicated to the Japanese art of living
Tea, cuisine, crafts, hospitality and culture... The 3rd district of the capital has opened its doors to OGATA Paris; a sumptuous place of 800 m² gathering all the Japanese art of living. [Read more]
Anahi, the place to be for lovers of exceptional meats
Anahi is an institution. The address, 49 rue Volta, has been known to meat lovers for decades. Originally a butcher's shop, it became a meat restaurant in the 1980s, with varying degrees of success. Since 2017, the restaurant has been enjoying a new lease of life with Riccardo Giraudi and his exceptional meats. A (re)discovery not to be missed! [Read more]
Restaurant Terra, sharing cuisine in the Marais
Since spring, the Marais has been home to a new restaurant combining shared cuisine and market produce. The name? Terra. [Read more]
Burger Theory, tasty vegan burgers
Forget everything you think you know about plant-based food, because at Burger Theory, the burgers are full of flavor as well as being entirely homemade. [Read more]
And for a stroll around the neighborhood :
What to do in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Our tips and best addresses
Looking for a good address in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Rue de Bretagne? Well, this emblematic district of Paris still offers great ideas for outings. For the best spots, follow the guide! [Read more]
Paris's 3rd arrondissement, also known as the Haut-Marais, is a favorite spot for Parisians in search of neighborhood nuggets. Here, gourmet cafés and gourmet restaurants share the limelight, while souls in search of cultural visits head off to conquer the various art galleries and confidential museums that await us. The 3rd arrondissement also boasts a fine heritage, where historic townhouses stand side by side with industrial-style buildings echoing the legacy of Gustave Eiffel and his peers. Welcome to the Paris of Parisians! Here are some ideas for not-to-be-missed outings in the area right now. [Read more]
Whatare your favorite restaurants in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris?
What to do in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Our tips and best addresses
What to do in Paris's 3rd arrondissement: Current addresses and ideas for outings
