You've just arrived in Paris to visit the City of Light and you don't really know the area? Do you have a long connection at Gare de l'Est and need to fill up quickly? Or are you just passing by this station in the 10th arrondissement and would love to grab a bite to eat, with friends or family?
To make sure you've got enough time to eat without missing your train, we've rounded up some great gourmet addresses in the Gare de l'Est area. Quite simply, none of them is more than a 15-minute walk from the train station. Pretty convenient, isn't it?
So, you're into traditional French dishes, Asian or Mexican cuisine, vegetarian discoveries to die for, generous croque-monsieur sandwiches, quickly gobbled-up pizzas or crazy sandwiches? Just take a look at these restaurants in the Gare de l'Est district, so you don't waste a moment on your lunch!
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Jaipur Café, the Indian restaurant for lovers of Indian and Pakistani cuisine!
Le Jaipur Café has been serving Indian and Pakistani cuisine in Paris for over 10 years. If you're looking for a good Indian restaurant, head for Gare de l'Est in the 10th arrondissement to enjoy delicious, spicy, well-cooked dishes. [Read more]
Maison Brut, chef Bastien Djait's resolutely gastronomic locavore showcase
Chef Bastien Djait opens Maison Brut, his first bistronomic restaurant committed to an eco-responsible, local approach. [Read more]
Fugue, a fabulous bistronomic discovery that deserves every accolade
Recently opened by Victor Baraton-Dorat and chef Hitoshi Minatani, Fugue is one of our finest discoveries of the new culinary season. [Read more]
Distrito Francés, 10 years of Mexican cuisine in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
Distrito Francés has been delighting Strasbourg Saint-Denis for 10 years now. A remarkable lifespan, and with good reason: Mexican specialties are prepared with generosity and passion. [Read more]
Jinchan Yokocho, the Japanese curry den in Paris
Following the success of Jinchan Shokudo, Franco-Japanese couple Alban and Miyo Cacace are back at it again, opening a new izakaya, Jinchan Yokocho, where you can wolf down comforting Japanese curries. [Read more]
Le Beaucé, bistro pleasures and a well-stocked wine cellar
With its French dishes and good bowling, Beaucé continues the tradition of the French bistro, under the guidance of chef Marius Benard. [Read more]
Neuvième Cru, a friendly and (very) affordable little corner of Italy in Paris
Neuvième Cru is a friendly, (very) affordable pocket-sized Italian restaurant! [Read more]
Kuti, a free and generous pan-African restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
From Ghana to Nigeria to Senegal, Kuti unveils his pan-African cuisine at Strasbourg Saint-Denis, and it's a real treat. [Read more]
Cagnard, a restaurant as Mediterranean as its brothers Gargouille and Zinzin
After Gargouille and Zinzin, discover Cagnard, a new Mediterranean restaurant set up by the same team! [Read more]
Fellows, the Maslow team's affordable vegetarian fresh pasta restaurant
The Maslow team unveils its new address, Fellows, where fresh vegetarian pasta is creative, sexy... and, frankly, affordable! [Read more]
La Table, the Resistance's new gastronomic ambition
Les Résistants (formerly known as L'Avant-Poste) is opening La Table des Résistants, with a much more gastronomic vision than their previous restaurants. [Read more]
Iné and her delicate Japanese bentos at Strasbourg Saint-Denis
Japanese-born Sarah Ueta has opened her little Japanese shack near Strasbourg Saint-Denis, where she offers 3 delicate versions of the bento. [Read more]
Flat Bread, street food for lunch, bistronomy and live wines for dinner
Flat Bread is changing direction. From now on, the restaurant will offer street-food for lunch and bistronomy for dinner, to be washed down with good, unadulterated pints. [Read more]
ChoCho, top chef Thomas Chisholm's (still) excellent restaurant
Former Top Chef contestant Thomas Chisholm opened his first Paris restaurant, ChoCho, a couple of years ago. We went back to confirm our first impressions: ChoCho is a real bistronomic nugget, full of good ideas and stamped with a real chef's touch. [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]
Round Egg Buns, eggy sandwiches on the Canal Saint-Martin
California on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin is Round Egg Buns. The menu features egg sandwiches that are tantalizing - not to say indecent! [Read more]
Jay's Pizza, authentic New York slice pizza
Authentic New York slice pizza is now available at Jay's Pizza, just a stone's throw from Strasbourg Saint-Denis! [Read more]
Kiss, sunny street food and XXL sandwiches with a Californian twist
Matthias Gloppe's second address after Echo, Kiss unveils a selection of XXL sandwiches with a Californian twist, as well as American breakfast specialities! [Read more]
L'Office, an elegant bistro with a hushed ambience
Renowned for its legendary Wellington beef, l'Office is the bistronomic playground of chef Charley Breuvart, who also works across the street at Ardent Paris. For a cozy, candlelit dinner, l'Office is the place to be. [Read more]
Elsass, Alsace's bistronomic cuisine, far from preconceived ideas
The Elsass restaurant makes light of commonplaces and proves that Alsatian cuisine can (also) be bistronomic, built around the region's finest vintages. [Read more]
Tanguy, the authentic crêperie in the 10th arrondissement
Head to the 10th arrondissement to (re)discover Tanguy, a crêperie serving traditional Breton crepes, both fine and crispy! It's a safe bet for enjoying good quality products, with crêpes made according to the rules of the art. [Read more]
Basis, traditional quality kebabs, guaranteed pleasure
After conquering Belleville, Basis opens a new address in Paris and tackles another neighborhood that has become a master in the art of kebab: Strasbourg Saint-Denis. With the same passion for good kebabs! [Read more]
Bloom Garden, chef Olivier Streiff's restaurant in the Bloom House hotel
Chef Olivier Streiff, a former Top Chef contestant, arrives in Paris at the Bloom Garden restaurant in the Bloom House hotel. [Read more]
Brasserie Valma, the delicious and affordable Provencal restaurant on Canal Saint-Martin
As delicious as it is affordable, Brasserie Valma is already a must for any successful stroll along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Arkose Strasbourg Saint-Denis, the climbing gym in the heart of Paris and its locavore canteen
Arkose has opened a climbing gym in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. It's hard to get more central for climbing fans! Plus? A locavore canteen full of comfort. [Read more]
Blossom Burgers, devilishly naughty burgers and smash burgers
Blossom Burgers is the burger restaurant that's been the talk of Paris for several years now. Its burgers and smash burgers are devilishly naughty! [Read more]
Cavalier, all-night dining bar, natural wines and kick-ass cocktails
The Cavalier dining bar will be sending out small plates of compet', natural wine and clever beverages until the end of the night. [Read more]
Maison Kapunka, a Thai bistro combining tradition and modernity
Between tradition and modernity, Maison Kapunka opens a new Thai restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Friday Night, Jewish Shabbat specialties every day of the week
You don't have to wait until Friday night to celebrate. At Vendredi Soir, Shabbat is every day of the week, with Jewish specialties traditionally shared at family tables. [Read more]
Soré, a generous African canteen-grocery on the Canal Saint-Martin
Embark on a journey to Africa and its thousand and one flavors at the Soré canteen-grocery store, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin! [Read more]
Chenapan, the gourmet restaurant with its head in the stars
Newly opened in SoPi, bistronomic restaurant Chenapan is flying high, with its head in the (future) stars. [Read more]
Brasserie Riviera, wood-fired restaurant
Don't call it the Riviera, call it the Brasserie RIviera! That's right, Brasserie Riviera is getting a makeover, and now offers fans wood-fired and braised cuisine, with a focus on well-sourced seasonal produce. [Read more]
Bomaye, amazing African burgers inspired by traditional African dishes
At Bomaye, you can discover and enjoy African burgers with recipes that pay homage to traditional African dishes such as mafé, garba, yassa chicken and alloco. [Read more]
Lolo Bistrot, mischievous bistronomy and natural wines in Poissonnière
Lolo Bistrot, the lively new address from hedonist duo Christophe Juville-Loïc Minel and chef Zac Gannat, oscillates between accessible bistronomy at lunchtime and sharing plates at dinner, accompanied by a glass of clean wine. [Read more]
Le Comptoir des Résistants, a restaurant and wine bar with eco-responsible values and dishes
Les Résistants continue their fight for good, beautiful products that respect the planet and people, at Comptoir des Résistants, their new bistro and wine bar. [Read more]
The Place To: restaurant, bar and coworking space in Paris' 10th arrondissement
The Place To is the new coffee shop in Paris's 10th arrondissement! The little brother of the brand's first address on avenue de Wagram, the restaurant welcomes you from early morning until nightfall, with a complete gourmet offer from breakfast to dinner, including lunch and Happy Hour. Bonus: several spaces, several atmospheres, ideal for coworking! [Read more]
Bonhomme, neighborhood bistronomy, friends' table and childhood memories
Three friends, two affordable menus and an inspired chef: this is the winning equation at Bonhomme, the new bistronomic restaurant on the Poissonnière side of Paris. [Read more]
Dante, the elegant first table by Rebecca Beaufour
Trained by some of the best, chef Rebecca Beaufour opened her first Paris restaurant, Dante, with a focus on good food and sharing. [Read more]
Bichettes, a friendly little canteen and grandma's recipes
Chez Bichettes, on the terrace, you can share grandma's dishes, made with local, seasonal produce, in an ultra-convivial atmosphere. Simple, comforting cuisine! [Read more]
Bouillon Chartier, the affordable address opposite Gare de l'Est station
Good news for your wallet: Bouillon Chartier has just opened opposite Gare de l'Est. On the menu, as usual, (very) affordable French bistro classics. [Read more]
Here's to good food on the go!