Just because all your friends are away on vacation doesn't mean you have to let yourself down - on the contrary! Enjoying Paris in August is an excellent idea for anyone who likes the calm and the streets free of hurried passers-by. There is, however, one small drawback to this summer period: many restaurants close their doors.
Let us reassure you right away: fortunately, not all restaurants in Paris close their doors during the month of August. In fact, it's perfectly possible to eat just about anything you like, even on August 15 in Paris, reputed to be the quietest day of the year in the capital.
Tapas, French dishes, Italian or Korean specialties, sushi, maki and sashimi for fans of Japanese gastronomy, or even tacos and guacamole to feel like you're on vacation without even leaving Paris... To be sure of finding THE restaurant that will please you, alone, with family or friends, on August 15, 2024 in Paris, follow the guide!
And don't forget tocall for reservations!
Restaurant Eunoe: a friendly, affordable neighborhood nugget near Atelier des Lumières
Restaurant Eunoe is a neighborhood nugget offering seasonal, inventive cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Atelier des Lumières, it's the perfect place for a gourmet break. [Read more]
Armande, a charming restaurant-caterer-pâtisserie where everything is homemade in Montmartre
Meeting Armande has to be earned. You have to climb to the top of the Butte Montmartre to discover this caterer-restaurant, which also serves as a small patisserie, but it's well worth the effort. [Read more]
Oté, street-food classics from Reunion Island
In a pop atmosphere of intense red, blue and yellow colors, Oté serves up classic Reunionese street-food dishes. [Read more]
Buvette Paris, bistro-style cuisine and cocktails all day long
The little sister of the New York address, Buvette Paris is open all day long, offering classic bistro fare, brunch options and toast cocktails. [Read more]
Bouillon Service, Bouillon Pigalle's self-service restaurant-boutique
Bouillon Service is Bouillon Pigalle's self-service restaurant-boutique, where you can take away the company's classics as well as a range of bakery products. [Read more]
Persil: the inventive vegetarian & pescetarian restaurant in Paris's 11th arrondissement
Persil is a neighborhood nugget waiting for you in Paris's 11th arrondissement. This Berlin-style restaurant offers inventive cuisine with a menu that's half vegetarian, half vegan. An address that puts everyone in agreement! And when the weather's nice, you can sit out on the terrace! [Read more]
Polpo Plage, the beach terrace on the Seine with Marina and electric boats in brazier mode
Polpo plage awaits you with its deckchairs and straw-hut-style bar! You'll be able to enjoy a lovely summer beach terrace, with your feet in the sand, and a marina where you can take a boat trip on the Seine! This year, brasero evenings await you as a bonus. [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]
Vitelloni, the traditional Italian institution on the outskirts of Carreau du Temple
A veritable institution on the edge of the Carreau du Temple, Les Vitelloni is the Italian restaurant that brings everyone together: lovers of traditional transalpine cuisine, couples with children who are welcome, enthusiastic gangs of friends and the crème de la crème of fashion and cinema. [Read more]
Stellar, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris that takes you into space
Have you ever heard of Ephemera, the 1st immersive restaurant in Paris? This unusual concept is sure to attract fans of original experiences to the capital. Since April 25, 2023, a second address has been taking us closer to the stars: Stellar! This time, we're taken into space with a menu that promises to be spacey! [Read more]
Ardent, fiery cuisine from starter to dessert
All fire and flame at Ardent, the 9th arrondissement restaurant dedicated to flame cooking. On chef Charley Breuvart's menu, everyone is treated equally: meat, fish and vegetables. [Read more]
Au Pied de Cochon, gourmet cuisine at Les Halles day and night
Day or night, the brasserie Au Pied de Cochon delights Parisians and tourists alike with its traditional, generous French cuisine. A legendary address to try at least once in your life. [Read more]
Under the Sea, the first immersive restaurant in Paris by Ephemera that takes us under the ocean
Under the Sea is the name of the first immersive restaurant in Paris. An unusual and affordable concept imagined by the Ephemera group. Head to the 13th arrondissement in the heart of a hidden room of the MK2 Bibliothèque for an original experience during a meal. [Read more]
U Mulinu, the warm Corsican restaurant close to the Gare d'Austerlitz in Paris
A stone's throw from the Gare d'Austerlitz, U Mulinu is a warm Corsican bar-restaurant that takes us straight to the Isle of Beauty through generous and comforting dishes highlighting local products. [Read more]
Enjoy your meal!