Once marked by the famous Bastille prison, destroyed during the French Revolution in 1789, the Bastille district revolves around the Place de la Bastille, itself dominated by the July Column commemorating these revolutionary events.
Around the square, the area's small streets are lined with lively cafés, trendy restaurants and stores where you can buy your choice of manga figurines, musical instruments or second-hand books. It's the perfect place to drink, eat, learn and meet new people!
Adjacent to Bastille, the Roquette area has an industrial and working-class history, and also takes its name from a prison - the former Petite Roquette prison, which disappeared in the 20th century. Eclectic and convivial, this corner of the capital's 11th arrondissement is brimming with good addresses, from contemporary art galleries and bistronomic restaurants to clubs where you can dance the night away and affordable bars.
All good reasons to take a stroll in this corner of the City of Light. And if you fancy a bite to eat while you're out and about, check out our restaurant recommendations for the Bastille and Roquette districts!
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]
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]
Santa Carne, the place to be for lovers of Argentine-style grilled meat at Bastille
In Argentinian, Santa Carne literally translates as "sacred meat", "holy meat", and it's no coincidence that this address is so named. Here, meat is more than sacred, it's a religion: cooked, prepared or roasted according to the principles of Argentine parilladas, Santa Carne takes you back to Latin America for a meal to share. [Read more]
Q Bar, the excellent Thai restaurant and cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement.
We'd like to take you on a tour of Q Bar, a Thai restaurant featuring homemade dishes made with fresh ingredients, and historically the first Thai bistro to open in Paris. Exotic cocktails, astonishing pad thai and superb, flavorful plates await you in a pretty, unique decor. [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]
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]
Suzie Wong, Bastille's Chinese restaurant with Biang Biang noodles
Suzie Wong is the name of the Panda Panda team's latest restaurant in Paris's 11th arrondissement. With its relaxed 70s-style decor, fresh noodle dishes, homemade dim sum and cool cocktails, this Chinese restaurant is sure to please. [Read more]
Café Content, the friendly brasserie for inventive seasonal cuisine at affordable prices in Paris
Fresh, seasonal produce sublimated through inventive cuisine: that's the promise of Café Content. This brasserie in Paris's 11th arrondissement puts a smile on your face with its creative dishes at affordable prices, and a menu that changes every week to keep things fresh. [Read more]
La Crêperie Bertine, the family address for gourmet galettes and crêpes
Avenue Ledru-Rollin is home to crêperie Bertine, an address where mother and son work hand in hand to serve you freshly prepared crêpes and galettes every day. [Read more]
Yard, Culinaries' bistro and natural wine cellar
Bistro at lunchtime, cellar dining in the evening, and for both lunch and dinner, plain skittles for a cheerful toast: this is Yard, the Culinaries restaurant just a stone's throw from Père Lachaise. [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]
Ayahuma, a stunning, friendly and (very) affordable Ecuadorian restaurant
Between Voltaire and Père Lachaise, a well-kept secret that local regulars pass on to each other: the Ayahuma restaurant. A (very) friendly, (very) tasty and (very) affordable address. A big yes. [Read more]
Facette, the festive restaurant under the Mazette where you can eat, drink and dance the night away
Le Mazette now boasts a festive restaurant called Facette. The place to eat, drink and dance the night away! [Read more]
Yoda : the new eclectic and warm restaurant in the 12th district of Paris
Yoda is THE eclectic and warm restaurant located in the 12th district of Paris! Come and enjoy a generous, colorful and mixed cuisine in a natural and friendly setting near the Aligre market. To taste on the spot or to take away! [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]
Père Lacheese, Monbleu's all-you-can-eat raclette dairy and bar
Fancy an all-you-can-eat raclette? It's happening at Monbleu cheese dairies and restaurants! This is your chance to discover Père Lacheese, the new Monbleu fromagerie-buvette, just a stone's throw from Père-Lachaise! [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]
Bao Express, the Bao Family's restaurant x bakery x hidden bar in Paris
The Bao Family has just opened a new restaurant called Bao Express, coupled with a bakery, Bao Bakery, and a hidden bar, The Underpool! [Read more]
Le Coqui, the right address for a seafood aperitif with an excellent quality-price ratio
Le Coqui is the tapas bar that democratizes and dusts off the traditional seafood platter. Here, fresh shellfish and crustaceans will delight you for an excellent quality-price ratio. Perfect for oyster lovers! [Read more]
Blanca, Fernando de Tomaso's stunning Argentinian restaurant with Basque accents
And that's two for chef Fernando de Tomaso who, after Biondi, unveils a stunning new Argentinian address, tinged with Basque accents: Blanca, near Bastille. A wonderful discovery. [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]
Pizzou Aligre, our photos of the beautiful pizzas with toppings 100% made in France
After a first address a stone's throw from Pigalle, Pizzou, the king of made-in-France pizzas, has opened a new cantine in the heart of the Aligre district, in the 12th arrondissement. A beautiful menu featuring French terroir for all fusion cuisine lovers to discover. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [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]
Orgueil, small plates to share without prejudice and gastronomy by Eloi Spinnler
On the one hand, a bistro with small sharing plates, on the other, a bistronomic table in front of the ovens; Orgueil is a multi-faceted restaurant that young chef Eloi Spinnler directs with a master's hand. [Read more]
Diggity, a friendly, witty neighborhood canteen
Comforting bistro fare and a matter of good friends, that's all we needed to appreciate Diggity. Oh yes, famous pot-au-feu croquettes, touché! [Read more]
Maison Bréguet restaurant: seasonal and balanced food
Looking for a great restaurant in a cocooning atmosphere serving great balanced and seasonal food? Run to Maison Bréguet in Paris to enjoy a fantastic and confidential place that will make you feel like at home. [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]
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]
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]
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]
Aux Bons Crus, the generous trucker in the 11th arrondissement
Aux Bons Crus is one of the last roadhouses in Paris. Located in the capital's 11th arrondissement, the restaurant offers authentic, comforting and generous French cuisine. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
And for a stroll in the neighborhood:
What to do in the Bastille and Roquette districts: Our tips and best addresses
Follow the guide to discover all there is to see in the Bastille and Roquette districts! [Read more]
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Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map opposite.
What to do in the Bastille and Roquette districts: Our tips and best addresses
