Quartier Saint-Merri, Quartier Saint-Gervais, Quartier de Notre-Dame, Quartier de l'Arsenal... these areas of Paris's 4th arrondissement, on the right bank of the Seine, are steeped in history and well worth a visit for their many must-see monuments. These include Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral,Hôtel de Ville, Tour Saint-Jacques, Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Sully and the Centre Pompidou.
With so many beautiful things to see and discover in the area, there's no doubt: at some point during your stroll, you're likely to feel a little peckish. And just what you need: along the winding cobbled streets of the Marais, numerous bars and restaurants open their doors for you to take a breather or enjoy a good meal.
A trendy district par excellence, the Marais is the ideal place to take your time. If you're a wine or food lover, you won't be disappointed. Need recommendations for the perfect restaurant in Paris' 4th arrondissement? Discover our best addresses, our latest finds and our favorites!
Soé Izakaya, the French-Asian fusion address by chefs Paul Grillo and Nicolas Santamaria
Sponsored - In Paris's 4th arrondissement, between Bastille and Saint-Paul, Soé boldly fuses French and Asian flavors, offering a unique culinary experience in the heart of the Marais district. [Read more]
Le Georges, the trendy rooftop restaurant at the Centre Pompidou
Le Georges, a rooftop restaurant with a spacious terrace at the top of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, offers an exceptional view of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian monuments. This trendy venue offers healthy, gourmet cuisine, creative cocktails and evening DJ sets. [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]
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]
Maurice Sfez Café, Moïse Sfez's sweet and savoury coffee shop
A new year and a new address for Moïse Sfez, who opens Maurice Sfez Café in the Marais district, a sweet and savory coffee shop where you can wolf down Liège waffles and indecent egg and cheese. [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 Bel Canto, for a unique dinner-opera experience in Paris!
Sponsored - Le Bel Canto Paris offers an unusual experience, one you'll want to enjoy at least once in your life. Blending opera and gastronomy, this restaurant-performance venue brilliantly fuses the art of opera with the finesse of French cuisine, in a magical setting on the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, on the banks of the Seine! Le Bel Canto Paris welcomes you this autumn! [Read more]
Prost, a Jules Verne-style German speciality restaurant and speakeasy in Bastille
Just a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, you'll find comfort food, Franco-German specialities and craft beers at Prost, a surprising restaurant full of surprises! [Read more]
Panozzi, Italian street-food sandwiches filled with the finest ingredients
At Panozzi, panozzo sandwiches come in all shapes and sizes, in a multitude of original and tasty recipes. [Read more]
BIGBANG IV: the Korean restaurant with cheesy dishes!
Sponsored - In a luxurious setting, the Korean restaurant BIGBANG IV offers you many cheesy dishes like tteobokki cheese 떡볶이, the must-try Korean Ramen Jjampong 짬뽕, and always Korean barbecues with finely marinated meat, for a gourmet immersion in Korea! [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]
Café Restaurant Azzedine Alaïa: Italian couture cuisine in the fashion designer's foundation
The Café-Restaurant de la Fondation Azzedine Alaïa offers an exceptional culinary experience in the heart of the Marais district. Hidden just a stone's throw from the BHV, under an elegant glass roof, this haven of peace harmoniously blends couture and Italian gastronomic delights. For lunch, chef Ivan Schenatti's weekly market menu reveals a tasty journey to the lands of the Botte, creating a gourmet interlude in the stylish, arty world of the iconic fashion designer. [Read more]
Ginsburger Vegetarian Superstar, the kick-ass veggie burger restaurant
In the heart of the Saint-Paul district, on the corner of Rue du Roi de Sicile and Rue de Ferdinand Duval, Ginsburger Vegetarian Superstar serves burgers, fries, salads, specialty coffees and homemade cakes all day long. [Read more]
Boubalé, the Ashkenazi restaurant of Michelin-starred chef Assaf Granit, in the Le Grand Mazarin hotel
Boubalé, the restaurant of the Hotel Le Grand Mazarin, is the new gourmet address in the heart of the Marais! Boubalé reinvents Ashkenazi cuisine with a contemporary twist, under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Assaf Granit, in an authentic setting combining traditional glamour and a soothing winter garden. Discover a unique and festive culinary experience, combining tradition and creativity, in a setting of moving elegance. [Read more]
Bombance, the Marais' finest bistronomic discovery
Bombance, a bistronomic restaurant in the Marais district of Paris, is a delightful discovery, with well-thought-out, well-crafted dishes! [Read more]
BIGBANG Marais, the unusual Korean restaurant offering open-air barbecues!
Sponsored - The BIGBANG Marais Korean restaurant will take you on a journey to Korea with authentic cuisine in a warm, modern setting. Thanks to its large open terrace, you can enjoy a Korean barbecue in the open air, as well as Korean culinary favourites on a wheel, and indulge in Bingsus, the famous multi-flavoured crushed ice! [Read more]
Florence Kahn, the stunning Jewish institution in the Marais that hasn't aged a day
A true pillar of Ashkenazi culture and an authentic Jewish institution in the Marais, Florence Kahn has not aged a day since 1988 and still offers unrivalled pleasure. [Read more]
Alfi, quality sandwiches and good mood in the Marais
At Alfi, the sandwiches are prepared with generosity and in a good mood, just like in a real New York delicatessen. The only difference is that it's in the Marais! [Read more]
Tata burger, the unusual restaurant with willy burgers in the Marais
Tata Burger is the restaurant you'd like to have close to home: a generous cuisine, no fuss, formulas (or burgers) at low prices and above all, a warm welcome for this beautiful address not to be missed in the Marais. [Read more]
Bonnie : the bar-restaurant and club perched in the SO/Paris hotel
A new spot with a perched terrace opened in Paris on September 6, 2022. Here is Bonnie, the restaurant-bar and club signed Paris Society which takes its quarters on the 15th and 16th floors of SO/Paris, the trendy hotel on the quays of the Seine in the Marais district. [Read more]
ONdA, the first revisited Tapiocas counter – the indulging Brazilian pancakes
Have you heard about tapiocas? The Brazilian pancakes based on cassava flour? OndA is the name of the latest street-food counter in the Marais area inviting you to discover them in innovative recipes. How about adding some sun to our stomachs? [Read more]
Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles
A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight. [Read more]
Baanbeck, the trendy Lao-Thai bistro and wine bar a stone's throw from the quays of the Seine
Looking for an escape? We've unearthed a favorite Paris address for a gourmet immersion on the borders of Laos and Thailand. Baanbeck is a trendy bistro designed as a place to live, located just a stone's throw from the quays of the Seine, where you'll find tasty, exotic cuisine halfway between tradition and modernity. Spoiler alert: you'll love their pad thaï. [Read more]
TiTi Palacio, the huge bar-restaurant and coworking space
TiTi Palacio is the huge 500 m2 bar-restaurant that has opened its doors in The People Paris Marais, itself located in the new Félicité Paris Sully-Morland eco-neighborhood. [Read more]
Les Fous de l'Île, the Île Saint-Louis institution
Nestled on Île Saint-Louis, Les Fous de l'île is enjoying a new lease of life with the arrival of a new chef: Jonathan Lafon. [Read more]
Baobar, the delicious bao counter in the Marais
Baobar is the name of the MAMAHUHU team's bar serving gua bao and other Taiwanese specialties. Take a seat at the counter to savor the richly flavored tapas-style plates. [Read more]
Kébi: a revisited Kibbeh bar-restaurant comes to Paris in the Marais area
Calling all Eastern food fans, here is a promising spot. This is Kébi, a never-before-seen restaurant-bar specialized in revisited Kibbeh. Head to the Marais area to discover this yummy place in Paris. [Read more]
Le Saint-Régis, the 100% Parisian brasserie on the Ile-Saint-Louis
Want to savor the best of Parisian bistronomy? Let's go to Saint-Régis, the typical bistro in the Ile-Saint-Louis district that offers the best of bistronomic cuisine in the heart of Paris. Eggs Benedict, hot goat salad, croque monsieur, salmon and avocado tartar... What a treat! [Read more]
Janet by Homer, Lobster king Moïse’s Wagyu Corned Beef sandwich
Lobster Roll World’s Champion Moïse Sfez opens Janet by Homer, a street food place serving real corned beef sandwich, New York style, based on Wagyu beef. Let us run and discover this new and indulging spot. [Read more]
B.Better, the perfect tapas bar for a veggie aperitif
Attention vegetarians, flexitarians and other vegans! Head for B.Better, a restaurant in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, where you'll discover a menu as gourmet as it is healthy, designed for lovers of plant-based cuisine. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Benedict, eggs Benedict in a thousand ways in the Marais
At Benedict's, the star of the menu is Eggs Benedict, offered here in original and frankly gourmet recipes. [Read more]
Man'ouché, the Lebanese street food restaurant a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou
Fans of chawarmas, galettes and pittas should head to Man'ouché, a Lebanese street food restaurant just a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou on rue Rambuteau. It's the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat while discovering Lebanon and its gourmet cuisine! [Read more]
Seafood Restaurant of Top Chef Jérémy Moscovici
The former Comptoir de la Mer, which combined a large fishmonger's shop with a small oyster and seafood counter, has now been replaced by Seafood Restaurant, with an enlarged dining room organized around a restaurant, and a fishmonger's shop that has been reduced in size. [Read more]
Le Dôme: Le Perchoir's signature address in Paris
In the family of the Perchoir, I ask for Le Dôme, the last one to be discovered in the heart of the Marais in Paris with the program of festive dinners, cocktails without forgetting brunches on Sunday. [Read more]
Creperie BléNoir Auguste in Beaubourg
Auguste is the name of the latest crêperie opened by BléNoir in Paris in the Beaubourg district. Just a step away from the Pompidou Center and the Stravinsky fountain, we go to enjoy good pancakes in a beautiful modern and trendy setting. [Read more]
La Mangerie : the restaurant of the 4th with a cocooning decoration
The tapas restaurant La Mangerie located in the heart of the Marais is getting a new look. From now on, come and eat in a timeless place with a Balinese-inspired decoration mixing greenery and rattan lights. You will feel like at home. [Read more]
Eating in the dark? An unusual sensory experience in Paris
Dans le Noir? the restaurant celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Already confirmed by over a million visitors from the four corners of the world, the concept intrigues and challenges. Eating in complete darkness is surprising, disconcerting and totally exciting! [Read more]
And for a stroll around the neighborhood :
What to do around Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis: Our tips and addresses
Out and about near Notre-Dame de Paris, Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis? Follow our guide to find out more about the history of the area, and find out what's going on around here! [Read more]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]What to do in Paris' 4th arrondissement? Here are the latest addresses and ideas for outings!
The 4th arrondissement, often referred to as the Marais, is one of the capital's hippest spots! Here, you'll find yourself in the historic Jewish quarter, the stronghold of the LGBTQIA+ community and the temple of fashion lovers. We take you on a tour of the latest outing ideas and the best addresses in this festive, multicultural district! [Read more]
Whatare your favorite restaurants in the 4th arrondissement ?