Let's face it: everyone has their own ideas about what constitutescomfort food. Some may consider a slew of roasted vegetables to be the height of pleasure, but for our part, when we think of a"comforting restaurant", we imagine very generous dishes with a multitude of colors and flavors to lift the spirits, good fat to help us overcome the temperatures that are dropping in the thermometers, iconic street food dishes that are eaten with the fingers, or cheese that cascades.
If you agree with us, then now is as good a time as any to make a note in your diary of the capital's comforting restaurants that encourage you to brave the cold Parisian streets for a feast with friends, family or even on your own.
What's on the menu? The inevitable raclette, a good Canadian-style poutine, a hot ramen that you slurp while taking care not to burn the tip of your tongue, a Neapolitan pizza, meats and fish passed through the fire and flame, and why not, Greek dishes that make us envision a future trip to the Cyclades, next summer.
Good, delicious and generous... Here are our top comforting restaurants to try in Paris!
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]
A dinner in Bali for an exotic escape at the Djakarta Bali restaurant
Sponsored - Djakarta Bali is the place to go for a culinary trip to Indonesia, offering delicious dishes prepared in the purest tradition. For total immersion, on the first Friday evening of each month, a dancer in traditional dress transports you to Bali with her royal and warrior dances, then to the island of Java with more noble and slower dances. For the holidays and New Year's Eve, the restaurant invites you to enjoy a Balinese dance show. [Read more]
L'Entrebœuf, the chicest entrecôte frites in Paris
Sponsored - Just opened on the Place de la République in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, l'Entrebœuf is the new address for typically French entrecôte frites, serving the famous unique formula with a walnut salad and fillet of beef with fresh French fries and sauce! [Read more]
Le Grand Banquet in Paris: a festive broth with comforting dishes, a good idea at Porte Maillot
Located in the heart of the Palais des Congrès, Le Grand Banquet is the place to be for lunch and dinner, with comforting, affordable dishes and festive evenings to liven up the end of the week. [Read more]
Christmas and New Year celebrations at Le Ti Case Créole, a West Indian rum bar and restaurant.
Sponsored - Spend the festive season at our Creole restaurant in the 14th arrondissement. Discover a special Christmas Eve menu on December 24 in a cosy Creole atmosphere. Ti Case Créole also offers a menu for New Year's Eve. This bar-restaurant specializing in West Indian dishes invites you to enjoy a drink or a meal in a chic, exotic setting. Located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, the restaurant is open every day from 7am to 1am. [Read more]
GrandCœur, the Paris address of Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco and his bourgeois cuisine
GrandCœur, the Parisian address of Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, is the perfect place to curl up in historic surroundings and savor the very best in bourgeois cuisine. [Read more]
Red Katz, a traditional Chinese restaurant in a fabulous retro setting
Between tradition and modernity, the Red Katz restaurant unveils a menu that pays homage to the greatest classics of Chinese cuisine, perfectly executed, in a truly fabulous setting. [Read more]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [Read more]
La Datcha, chef Maksym Zorin's Ukrainian-influenced bistro restaurant
Having left the Ducasse galaxy, chef Maksym Zorin opens La Datcha, his first bistronomic restaurant with Ukrainian influences. [Read more]
Italian cuisine by Giovanni Passerini under a splendid glass roof at the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
The Hôtel des Grands Boulevards conceals a tasty Italian restaurant under a splendid glass roof, whose menu is signed by chef Giovanni Passerini. [Read more]
Faubourg Daimant, bourgeois vegetarian cuisine for saucing, it's insane!
And that's two for Daimant Collective! After Plan D and its vegan sandwiches, it's time for bourgeois cuisine and sauces at Faubourg Daimant, but always in 100% plant-based versions, of course! [Read more]
Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian address lives up to all its promises
This year's most eagerly-awaited address is undoubtedly Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian restaurant. As expected, it delivers on all its promises. [Read more]
L'Entente, the excellent English brasserie a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier
The avant-garde L'Entente has been a fixture at the Opéra Garnier for many years. Under the aegis of Oliver Woodhead, the English restaurant pays tribute to the greatest British specialties. [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]
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]
Lordy's Paris Club, the English restaurant at the Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel hotel
Lunch goes English at Lordy's Paris Club, the Anglo-Saxon restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel hotel! [Read more]
Attabler, authentic Parisian bistro cuisine by the Gemellus team
Brothers Clément and Maxime Le Meur open a second address, Attabler, which honors true Parisian bistro cuisine. [Read more]
Pho Bom, the must-visit Vietnamese restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement
Pho Bom, located in the heart of Paris's 13th arrondissement, is a popular address for lovers of Vietnamese cuisine. Renowned for its Pho soups and traditional specialties such as bún chả Hà Nội and bánh xèo, this authentic restaurant is always busy. The friendly atmosphere, tasty dishes and affordable prices make it a sure bet in the Asian quarter, even if the lack of reservations sometimes requires a dose of patience. A good restaurant worth getting up early for or waiting in line for. [Read more]
Au Trou Gascon, chef Sarah Chougnet-Strudel at the helm of Alain Dutournier's former fiefdom
Like a phoenix, starred chef Alain Dutournier's Parisian institution Au Trou Gascon is enjoying a second lease of life, under the impetus of chef Sarah Chougnet-Strudel. [Read more]
Benihana, America's favorite teppanyaki restaurant now in Paris
Benihana, America's favorite teppanyaki restaurant, has opened its doors in Paris. Get ready for a show! [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]
Bo Ranch, the huge restaurant-bar and reining venue unique in the Fontainebleau region
At La Chapelle-la-Reine, just a few minutes from Fontainebleau in the Seine-et-Marne region, Bo Ranch immerses you in an authentic western atmosphere. Europe's largest ranch, this unique venue combines a convivial restaurant-bar with a venue for reining competitions, all in a natural setting. An ideal getaway to enjoy tasty cuisine, admire horses in action and share warm moments, whether you're with family, friends or even lovers. [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]
Miglia, a cosy Italian restaurant on Place des Ternes
Contrary to what you might expect from a brasserie in Place des Ternes, a chic and sometimes snobbish part of Paris, Miglia is a warm Italian restaurant with attentive service. [Read more]
L'Almanach Montmartre, a high-altitude bistronomic and artistic restaurant
High up on the Butte Montmartre, l'Almanach Montmartre is a restaurant that combines bistronomy and art. [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]
Wagon Bleu Paris, an unusual Corsican-inspired restaurant in a century-old Orient Express carriage
In the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement, the Wagon Bleu is a Parisian institution reborn with a gourmet and festive concept that's well worth the detour. This unusual restaurant, set in an authentic 1925 Orient Express carriage, offers generous Corsican-style cuisine and a lively program of DJ sets on weekends. [Read more]
Cocoricains, finally a quality American bistro in Paris!
At last! The real American bistro that Paris has been waiting for is Cocoricains, an ebullient address a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards, run by two Franco-American friends. [Read more]
Sam Chic, traditional Korean restaurant for barbecue and fondue lovers
Recognized by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sam Chic is a traditional Korean restaurant for lovers of barbecue, fondue and authentic dishes. [Read more]
Le Grand Diner, Belle Epoque-inspired dishes to share at the Hotel San Régis
From Wednesday to Saturday, the Hotel San Régis organizes the Grand Diner, with dishes inspired by the Belle Epoque to share with guests in a chic but truly convivial atmosphere. [Read more]
OMA launches all-you-can-eat raclette!
Sponsored - OMA, the must-visit brunch spot a stone's throw from Place de la République, is expanding its offer with all-you-can-eat raclettes, available every evening for €30 per person. [Read more]
At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance
This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together. [Read more]
Boni's: pizza by the slice, just like in New York!
Nestled in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, Boni's offers New York-style pizza by the slice. Here, you can sit down quickly or take away, then try one of the restaurant's four recipes, or create your own custom slice for the more daring! [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]
Restaurant Zakuro, a discreet and authentic Japanese restaurant in Paris
It's a small address with big flavors, but also a family affair where conviviality and authenticity reign. Zakuro is a discreet Japanese restaurant in the heart of Paris, where you can discover gourmet, comforting Japanese cuisine. A neighborhood nugget not to be missed! [Read more]
Magnum 150CL, the restaurant that honors forgotten brasserie dishes just a few steps from the Parc Monceau
Magnum 150CL is the place to be, just a stone's throw from the Parc Monceau in Paris's 17th arrondissement. Here, you'll enjoy gourmet, comforting cuisine that takes forgotten brasserie dishes and gives them a refined touch, with the added bonus of a wine list to make oenophiles green with envy. [Read more]
Restaurant Capsule, contemporary bistro and market cuisine in Paris's 14th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from the Hôpital Cochin in Paris's 14th arrondissement, restaurant Capsule is a neighborhood nugget with a contemporary flair, where you can savor cuisine concocted by instinct from fresh, seasonal produce. [Read more]
Raclette & Electro: the winning combo of the new gourmet and festive venue for autumn 2024
Sponsored - Attention raclette party fans! The famous RichesMonts brand is relaunching its Hot Spots evenings at La Démesure in Paris from October 24, with a menu designed by Alexis Braconnier and ultra-trendy DJ sets! [Read more]
Zincou, a tapas and wine restaurant a stone's throw from the Musée de la vie romantique
Located on the corner of rue Blanche and rue Bruyère, not far from the Musée de la vie romantique, Zincou offers tapas plates to share, accompanied by a glass of wine, all in a warm, trendy setting. [Read more]
Chez Loulou, an unusual restaurant in Paris where you can enjoy traditional cuisine with a twist
An unusual address awaits us in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. At Chez Loulou, you'll find yourself in the lair of a passionate chef who welcomes you into a unique atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional cuisine revisited using fresh produce, and for good value for money. [Read more]
Fleurs de Mai, the Paris 13th Chinese restaurant with delicious Ravioli soups
Fleurs de Mai is one of the best-known restaurants in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Renowned for its ravioli soups and steamed chicken, this no-frills canteen-restaurant has plenty to offer. [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]
Diwali, the excellent Indian restaurant in Rueil-Malmaison to discover
If you're looking for a good Indian restaurant in the 92 area, Diwali in Rueill-Malmaison is the chic, gourmet address that's sure to wake up your taste buds. [Read more]
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