The 6th arrondissement, located on the left bank of the Seine, is home to numerous monuments and ancient churches, includingSaint-Germain-des-Prés andSaint-Sulpice. The Saint-Germain-des-Prés district was also an important intellectual and artistic center in the 20th century, infusing the German-Pratin spirit into the art and philosophy of the time.
Prestigious and lively, the 6th arrondissement is also renowned for its many art galleries, located in narrow cobbled streets, its 25-hectare park, the famous Jardin du Luxembourg, and its many bars and restaurants. And that's exactly what we're interested in today!
Lovers of French gastronomy, but also of cuisines from elsewhere, whether Asian or Italian, are not left out, with a large number of good restaurants per square meter. Looking for recommendations for the perfect restaurant in the Monnaie,Odéon or Notre-Dame-des-Champs districts?
Discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites!
TrantranZai Montparnasse, for spicy Sichuan noodles and ravioli in Paris!
Sponsored - If you're a lover of Chinese cuisine, you've got to try TrantranZai, which specializes in Sichuan noodles and ravioli. Its 3rd address, in the Montparnasse district, transports us to a Chinese night market for an authentic culinary experience, with hearty dishes, a family atmosphere and immersive decor! [Read more]
Spiti Sou, the astonishing Greek bistronomic bar-restaurant with beautiful dishes to share
Spiti Sou is the restaurant that lets you savor Greece as you've rarely tasted it in Paris! Here, you'll find refined, sharing cuisine, where gourmet tapas and comforting dishes battle it out to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]
The Cubana Café bar-restaurant-smoking room never ceases to take you on a journey.
Sponsored - Welcome to Cubana Café, a unique bar, restaurant and smoking room where the warm atmosphere and Cuban flavors await you from 11:00 am to 4:00 am on weekdays and until 5:00 am on weekends. [Read more]
Grain[s], the Becs Parisiens wine & sake cellar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Wines, sakes and carefully prepared dishes, Grain[s], the new dining cellar of Becs Parisiens, has everything you need for a great evening out in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. [Read more]
Shiro, the Franco-Japanese Fusion restaurant in Saint Germain des Prés
Sponsored - Located in the Saint-Germain des Prés district, the bistronomic restaurant SHIRO offers Franco-Japanese fusion cuisine by chef Ryo Miyazaki in a chic, spacious setting. All summer long, SHIRO opens its flower-filled terrace, allowing you to enjoy a gastronomic moment on Boulevard Saint-Germain, SO CHIC! [Read more]
Le Comptoirs des Deux Magots in Saint-Germain-des-Près, the literary café on the go
Discover Comptoir Les Deux Magots, the new takeaway café in the 6th arrondissement of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris. On the go or to take away, the place offers homemade recipes based on local produce, with sandwiches, croques-monsieur and salads on the menu. [Read more]
Tina, Cristina and Pierre Chomet's relaxed tapas bar, Paris 6th arrondissement
Good plan alert! Cristina and Pierre Chomet (Top Chef 2021), are opening a brand new restaurant-tapas bar in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. We set out to discover this cool, gourmet spot, where gourmet Spanish dishes rhyme with conviviality. [Read more]
Le Dame des arts, the Mexican-flavored restaurant at Hotel Dame des arts
Le Dame des arts is the restaurant of the Hotel Dames des arts located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, at 4 rue Danton. An elegant restaurant offering contemporary Mexican flavors with Asian accents. [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]
La Poissonnerie Viot, the ice-free fishmonger with a fresh fish table
Poissonnerie Viot, located in Austin du Marché Saint-Germain, Paris, is a fishmonger like no other. It's a fishmonger's without ice, for ecological reasons but also so as not to alter the taste of the fish. And you can even enjoy 100% fresh fish dishes. [Read more]
Le Procope: rediscover Paris' oldest café
Do you know Procope, the oldest Café in Paris? It's undoubtedly one of the capital's finest restaurants, listed as a Monument Historique. We'll take you through its history, its menu and what's new to discover. [Read more]
La Brasserie des Arts, authentic Parisian brasserie by the book
With its own take on the great French classics, Brasserie des Arts is fast becoming an institution in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. A true Parisian brasserie, with attentive service to boot! [Read more]
Dandino: our test of this fine Italian restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Dandino is the beautiful Italian restaurant in Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés district! Opened by chef Arnaud Ancora, Dandino offers an air of dolce vita with an authentic menu, all within an elegant, powdery decor and a captivating musical ambience. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Dinner on a bus from Saint Germain to the Eiffel Tower!
One of the most original experiences the capital has to offer is eating in a bus with Paris as a backdrop. Discover the Bus Saint Germain 1920, the imperial bus that treats you to a Roaring Twenties atmosphere while admiring the most beautiful monuments the City of Light has to offer. [Read more]
Kitchen Galerie Bis is dead, long live Oktobre by chef Martin Maumet
Chef Martin Maumet has opened his first restaurant, Oktobre, in place of Kitchen Galerie Bis, where he was previously associate chef. A successful gamble! [Read more]
Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable. [Read more]
Colvert, chef Arnaud Baptiste's devilishly sexy bistro
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the bistrot Colvert serves up some devilishly scoundrel bistronomy. Not surprising, with chef Arnaud Baptiste behind the stoves. [Read more]
Baillotte: an excellent bistronomic restaurant led by chef Satoshi Amitsu
If you're a fan of bistronomic dining with a Japanese sensibility, you'll want to check out Baillotte. The second address of Narro's owners, this restaurant showcases the high-flying cuisine of Japanese chef Satoshi Amitsu, where local and seasonal products offer a memorable gourmet experience. [Read more]
Takuto (ex-Kaïto), the elegant hand-rolls restaurant of Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe
Takuto (ex-Kaïto), the restaurant of sushi master Takuya Watanabe, invites you to eat its delicate fish handrolls standing up. The take-away offer is ideal for a bucolic picnic. [Read more]
Specimen, smash burgers made to order in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Another smash burger restaurant in Paris? Yes, but at Specimen, they're done the right way, with a return to the very essence of the smash burger. [Read more]
O-Komé, quality onigiri and Japanese grocery in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
At O-Komé, onigiri are meticulously prepared, and grocery products direct from Japan are easy to take home. [Read more]
Marcello: the Italian cuisine restaurant gets a makeover in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Located in front of the Saint-Germain market, Marcello is THE restaurant of the Saint-Germain-de-Prés district which mixes the sweetness of Italy with the refinement of the cuisine in a resolutely modern setting, with a vast terrace sheltered from the tumult of the city. A beautiful place that the editorial staff had to test... We tell you about it! [Read more]
Le Méchoui du Prince, the Moroccan restaurant that bewitches the taste buds
Le Méchoui du Prince is a Moroccan restaurant in Paris where you really feel... like a prince. Here you can taste an authentic, tasty and generous Moroccan cuisine that gives you a taste of travel! [Read more]
Jun: Japanese fusion restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Ready to take off on a gourmet journey to Japan? Head for Jun, located in the legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris, to savor the fusion cuisine orchestrated by two talented Japanese chefs, Shu Hasegawa and Yoshifumi Morita. [Read more]
The Moose, the Canadian restaurant and pub specializing in poutine, in the 6th
The Moose is a Canadian bar and restaurant serving North American specialties in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, in the 6th arrondissement. For sports fans, it's the place to be for every match, while for the rest of us, it's a friendly place to enjoy lunch or a drink with friends. [Read more]
Agata, generous Neapolitan pizzas in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Italian restaurant Agata unveils its generous, carefully-crafted Neapolitan pizzas, and it's a hit. [Read more]
Source, the elegant gourmet restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The team behind La Daronne opens a new gastronomic restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Chef Jules Recoquillon is at the helm of Source, a unique and stunning menu. [Read more]
Chez Bartolo, Paris' oldest pizzeria open 7/7
Here's one of the oldest pizzerias in Paris: Chez Bartolo, an Italian restaurant opened in 1950 in the lively Saint-Germain-des-Près district. This restaurant, which has been given a new lease of life in 2019, opens its doors to you every day of the year, offering delicious pizzas, fresh pasta and grilled octopus. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the dolce vita. [Read more]
Kodawari Ramen: Japan invites itself in the heart of the Odeon district in Paris
For a total immersion in Japan, head to the Kodawari Ramen restaurant, nestled in the Odeon district in Paris. On the menu? A unique atmosphere worthy of the best Yokocho in Tokyo and delicious ramen cooked as in the land of the Rising Sun. We adhere and we love it! [Read more]
Hando Parisian Handroll, luxurious Japanese handroll bar a stone's throw from Le Bon Marché
At Hando Parisian Handroll, the new luxury handroll bar just a stone's throw from Le Bon Marché, discover handrolls, a Japanese delicacy that's come all the way... from the USA! [Read more]
Blueberry Maki Bar, a fantastic Japanese restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Japanese restaurant Blueberry Maki Bar welcomes those in search of true Japanese gastronomy. An absolute must. [Read more]
Steam Bar, the restaurant for refined and surprising dim sum
An intimate table with Hong Kong influences, the Steam Bar stands out with its eccentric, refined steams and dimsum, rarely seen elsewhere, signed by chef Chi Cheung Wong. [Read more]
Meshuga, the deli a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg
The Left Bank is home to a brand-new deli, just a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens: Meshuga and its New York-style sandwiches! [Read more]
Yabaï Sando: Walter Ishizuka's gourmet concept in Paris
If you're a fan of Japanese street food, especially sando, then head to Paris's Odeon district and push open the doors of Yabaï Sando. The brainchild of chef Walter Ishizuka, this ultra-gourmet address is sure to tantalize the taste buds of even the most discerning palates. [Read more]
Ralph's, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés restaurant for American-style lunch and brunch
Ralph's, the famous American restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, offers a cozy interior, a leafy terrace and, in summer, authentic American cuisine and a gourmet brunch. [Read more]
La Estancia, the festive Argentinian steakhouse in Paris
La Estancia is the address for carnivores in search of Argentinian beef and Latin American dishes, and the ideal place to gather with friends to share guacamole, empanadas and other gourmet ceviches. [Read more]
Didon, bistronomic charcoal-fired cuisine with Lebanese accents
Carole and Imad Kanaan's latest venture, Didon offers bistronomic cuisine with Lebanese accents and a fiery twist: most dishes are cooked over charcoal. [Read more]
Silencio des Prés, the select restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Michelin-starred chef Guillaume Sanchez takes over the kitchens of the Silencio des Prés restaurant, opened by the Silencio team in a place steeped in history in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. [Read more]
Shiro, the fusion restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Who said fusion cuisine was dead, stuck in the 20th century? At Shiro, you'll discover a blend of French bistronomy and Japanese influences under the aegis of chef Hiroyuki Ushiro. [Read more]
Anicia, François Gagnaire's natural table celebrating his native Auvergne
A veritable ode to the Auvergne, chef François Gagnaire's native region, the Anicia restaurant delights gourmets in the 6th arrondissement with a single watchword: putting nature at the center of the plate. [Read more]
Le Petit Bouillon Vavin, the lively broth in Montparnasse
In the purest tradition of cheerfully noisy Parisian bouillons, Petit Bouillon Vavin opens its doors on Boulevard du Montparnasse. On the menu are traditional French recipes, generous and invigorating, accessible to all budgets. [Read more]
And for a stroll around the neighborhood :
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Historic, chic, but also quite chill, Paris's 6th arrondissement is an iconic and lively neighborhood on the Left Bank. Here's what you need to know to make the most of it. Follow the guide! [Read more]
Whatare your favorite restaurants in Paris' 6th arrondissement?