Located in the 12th arrondissement, Gare de Lyon is one of Paris's biggest train stations. If you ever have a train to catch at this station, you might want to grab one last bite to eat before you leave Paris, in the area around the station!
Or perhaps you just happen to live in the Gare de Lyon area and would like to spend some quality time in a restaurant with friends or family? In either case, we've got the solution for you, with a host of great gourmet addresses located not too far from the Gare de Lyon.
To make sure you don't miss your train, none of these addresses is more than a 15-minute walk from the station. Now it's time to choose what you're going to eat. Are you in the mood for a naughty pizza or plump Chinese ravioli? Texas-style smoked meats or traditional French fare? Melt-in-your-mouth burrata or a veggie burger? Or perhaps Portuguese street food?
As you can see, there are plenty of restaurants in the Gare de Lyon area. Here are the best addresses!
Virtus, a discreet but brilliant Michelin-starred restaurant
Taken over by chef Frédéric Lorimier and his wife Camille Gouyer, Virtus immediately regained the Michelin star that had evaporated following the departure of the former chefs. And it's richly deserved: although particularly discreet, this Michelin-starred restaurant has more than one trick up its sleeve to melt diners' hearts. [Read more]
La Sabicherie, home of the 'other' Israeli sandwich
Less well known than the falafel sandwich, the sabich has nothing to envy it! You can eat it to go at La Sabicherie, near Bastille and now at SoPi too! [Read more]
Vaisseau, chef Adrien Cachot's long-awaited restaurant in Paris
Top chef Adrien Cachot finally opens his restaurant in Paris. Named Vaisseau, it's already a victim of its own success, and richly deserved. [Read more]
Dersou signs renewal with young American chef Alexander Southward
Leaving the past behind, Dersou is writing a new page in its history under the aegis of young American chef Alexander Southward and mixologist Amaury Guyot. [Read more]
Fitzroy : the very first Public House in Paris
The unique atmosphere of Australia comes to Paris thanks to Fitzroy! To be discovered in the 11th arrondissement, this new hybrid and federative place, described as a real "Public House", evolves with the hours. From the morning coffee shop to the evening concerts and the unmissable weekend brunch... Fitzroy will surprise many! [Read more]
Le Lys d'Or, the 12th arrondissement's Chinese institution for over 30 years
For over 30 years, family-run restaurant Le Lys d'Or has been filling the stomachs of traditional Chinese food lovers in the 12th arrondissement. [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]
Restaurant Passerini: we tested the best Italian restaurant in Paris according to the 50 Top Italy guide.
Restaurant Passerini is THE must-visit Italian restaurant in Paris's 12th arrondissement. An establishment with a reputation that earned it 9th place in the 50 Top Italy guide's 2022 ranking of the world's best Italian restaurants. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Comptoir Veggie, the vegan canteen of the 12th district
On avenue Ledru Rollin, in the 12th arrondissement, lovers of good vegetarian food will find a cosy little spot that is half coffee shop, half canteen at Comptoir Veggie. [Read more]
Papo, tasty Portuguese street food in the 11th arrondissement
This new little shop, called Papo, highlights a Portuguese speciality that is still little-known in Paris: papo, a small bread with fillings that comes in several delicious versions. [Read more]
Jinchan Shokudo, an authentic and popular izakaya in the heart of Paris
Jinchan Shokudo is the address to note for the lovers of Japanese culture. In this authentic and popular izakaya, you will find a menu full of tapas and gourmet dishes made with fine products while remaining affordable. Who says better? [Read more]
Giorgio, Dalmata's signature Italian restaurant
Giorgio is the name of the 100% Italian gourmet address created by Gruppo Dalmata. Join us in Paris's 11th arrondissement to get to know this new spot and experience a space-time journey as festive as it is gourmet. [Read more]
Nomikaï, inspired sharing plates and unusual natural wines
Since its opening, Nomikaï has been offering the curious, the gourmands and the gourmets a host of plates to share and a multitude of natural wines, all carefully selected in the style of the Japanese izakaya. [Read more]
Bon appétit and bon voyage!
