In Paris's 2nd arrondissement, whether your steps take you to the Bourse district, Montorgueil, Sentier or Réaumur Sébastopol, one thing's for sure: you're bound to get peckish at some point during the day.
Famous for its many historic buildings with magnificent facades that take us back to the Paris of yesteryear, a lively district by day and night where workers from local companies rub shoulders with tourists in search of good deals and discoveries, the 2nd arrondissement of Paris is a central arrondissement and ideal for having a good time.
If you're looking for a good time in a restaurant, follow the guide! Whether it's a small or large appetite, a special event with an unlimited budget or a craving for street food on the go, the good restaurants of the 2nd arrondissement follow one another but are not alike.
Good addresses, latest finds and favorites... Here are the best places to eat in the 2nd arrondissement!
La Mézéterie: a refined Lebanese stopover in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - Discover La Mézéterie, a new restaurant with Lebanese flavors on rue des Petits Carreaux in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Reserve your table for dinner now [Read more]
Kuna Bada, a colorful Indian brasserie near Place des Victoires
The Kuna Family opens Kuna Bada, its third address in Paris. This time, it's a large Indian brasserie, a stone's throw from Place des Victoires. [Read more]
Ypseli, a true bistronomic Greek tavern in Paris
Ypseli has opened its doors on the Montorgueil side, in the pure vein of Athenian neo-gastrotavernas, and it's a success. [Read more]
6.90, the ephemeral restaurant with a bill under €10
Eat well for very little money - that's the idea behind 6.90, an ephemeral restaurant open from March 26 to June 30, 2025 in Paris. Expect to pay €10 for lunch! [Read more]
Frenchie, the Michelin-starred address of chef Greg Marchand
Nestled on the banks of Rue du Nil, opposite the Maison wine bar, Frenchie is the star-studded den of chef Greg Marchand. [Read more]
Journey, café-restaurant and brunch all day long
In the Sentier district, opposite NOIR Coffee Shop, the same team has opened Journey, a sleek and stylish café-restaurant where you can enjoy brunch at any time of day... but not only! [Read more]
Yujin: the 2nd arrondissement restaurant in Paris that fuses Japanese cuisine and street food
When four lifelong friends decide to join forces to create a place that's just like them, the result is Yujin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this friendly, gourmet eatery fuses Japanese cuisine and street food in a modern restaurant with a hip-hop soundtrack. [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]
Groot, a delicious street-food pie shop from Top Chefs Hugo Riboulet & Albane Auvray
Top Chef 2023 winner Hugo Riboulet opens Groot, a street-food restaurant based around pies, in the company of his former teammate and friend Albane Auvray. Comfort and indulgence are the order of the day! [Read more]
Boni's: the New York-style pizza restaurant by the slice
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]
De Vie, the gourmet cocktail bar from former Little Red Door mixologists
The mixologists behind Little Red Door are back at it again with De Vie; not really a cocktail bar, nor just a restaurant... A multi-faceted address to discover next February. [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]
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]
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]
Leven, Kurdish street-food on fire
Boarding for the Middle East at Leven, a new Kurdish street-food stall in the Sentier. [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]
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]
Babille, a festive French brasserie on the Grands Boulevards
Canaille and festive, the French brasserie Babille awaits gourmets and party-goers on the Grands Boulevards to delight them in every way. [Read more]
Alma: the delicious Corsican tapas bar and restaurant in Montorgueil
Take a trip to Corsica at Alma, a restaurant and tapas bar typical of the island of beauty, in the Montorgueil district, where you can feast on good food in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. [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]
Yuxiangting, an unusual restaurant serving Chinese fondue, whether you like it or not, where a train provides the service
Yuxiangting is an all-you-can-eat Chinese fondue restaurant. The idea: you don't have to be with several people to enjoy a Chinese fondue in peace and quiet. The restaurant offers a fondue just for you, in a futuristic restaurant served by a train. [Read more]
Stock, a 70's-style bistro on the Bourse
With its 70s-style decor and two-faceted menu - one street-food, the other bistronomic - Stock is a sassy, affordable address in the Bourse district. [Read more]
TAKESAN Donabe Ramen, the 1st Donabe Ramen in France
Sponsored - This famous Japanese chain has just opened its first restaurant in France! TAKESAN's famous ramen, served in the traditional Donabe, a traditional Japanese earthenware pot, is now available near Opéra in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. This restaurant transports you straight to Nagano, Japan, with authentic, tasty ramen prepared with different types of broth (pork, halal and vegan chicken), 100% homemade noodles and artisanal miso. [Read more]
ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's elegant and refined Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké
Audacity, sensitivity and beauty are the watchwords of ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké. With, we hope, a star under its belt next year. [Read more]
La Baignoire, the Sentier's best-kept bistronomic secret
Discreetly tucked away in an alleyway in the Sentier district, La Baignoire is a bistronomic table that deserves attention and praise. [Read more]
MariMari, the street-food shop where you can discover Korean kimbap
MariMari is the street-food stall where you can discover kimbap, a cult Korean street food dish. [Read more]
Cali Sisters, the Californian table in continuous service in Paris
Warm California air blows through the capital's 2nd arrondissement. Cali Sisters is the gourmet address dreamed up by Capucine and Juliette Vigand, which celebrates California at any time of day. [Read more]
Mayli's Resto & Co: a typical little restaurant serving empanadas and Chilean specialities
For a gourmet break with a change of scenery, head to Chile for delicious homemade empanadas and Latin American specialties at Maylin, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Le Festival, the festive brasserie that wakes up rue Étienne Marcel in the 2nd arrondissement
We're off to rue Étienne Marcel in Paris's 2ᵉ arrondissement to discover Festival, a café-restaurant offering a gourmet, festive spot right in the heart of Paris's hustle and bustle. Replacing the former Café Etienne Marcel, this new venue unveils a colorful new decor, a large terrace and a brasserie menu, we tell you all about it. [Read more]
Pomelo, the festive Mediterranean bistro on the Grands Boulevards
Nestled in the heart of the lively Grands Boulevards district, Pomelo Bistrot presents itself as a Mediterranean oasis at 153 Rue Montmartre in the 2nd arrondissement. Open from 08:00 to 1:00, the spot offers a sunny escape whatever the hour. Looking to add some sunshine to your plate? We'll take you on a tour of this lively, gourmet restaurant. [Read more]
Hollywood Savoy, the rebirth of the 2nd arrondissement's iconic restaurant
Hollywood Savoy, the iconic restaurant in the Bourse district, returns to the forefront of the Parisian scene, reviving history and gastronomy. Guillaume Benard and his Fitz Group are ready to revive the festive spirit of the place with a modern twist. [Read more]
Chez Bouboule, the pétanque bistro in Montorgueil, Oberkampf and Pigalle
Discover Chez Bouboule, the indoor pétanque bar that's revolutionizing your evenings in Paris! Located in Montorgueil, Oberkampf and Pigalle, the three establishments promise memorable afterworks and other moments of conviviality, with an exquisite menu and cocktails. Ready to shoot or punch? [Read more]
Public House, the magnificent English brasserie from British chef Calum Franklin
English chef Calum Franklin has set up shop in Paris at the grandiose Public House brasserie, a stone's throw from the Opéra. [Read more]
Slice Pizza Club, the pizzeria with XXL shares in Paris
Slice is the new American-style pizza street food spot that has opened in the 2ᵉ arrondissement, but also in the 8th arrondissement in Paris, near Saint-Augustin. We're off to discover this new concept conceived by French lovers of slices, those XXL thin pizzas, which intends to delight all Paris. [Read more]
Perdue, the delicious brioche for savoury or sweet dishes
What if we told you that brioche perdue could be made with chicken or pastrami? The Perdue restaurant, located next to the Passage du Caire in the 2nd arrondissement, takes up the challenge and creates savory savory and sweet recipes. [Read more]
Inoveat, the unusual restaurant with a gourmet menu prepared with insects
A stone's throw from Châtelet, Inoveat is one of those storefronts you could walk right past and not even notice. And yet, we advise you to go through the door to discover the unusual universe of the place, between refined cuisine and insect-based products, all in the name of eating well. [Read more]
At Le Rocher de Cancale, this historic restaurant, a major oyster-eating spot in the 19th century
The blue façade of the restaurant "Au Rocher de Cancale" leaves no one indifferent. Have you ever wondered what this typical seaside restaurant was doing in the middle of rue Montorgueil? We take you on a journey to discover the history of this atypical place, which still delights gourmets today. [Read more]
Maison Constantine, an exotic mix of Mediterranean cuisine, bazaar and beauty salon
Fancy a trip to the Mediterranean in the heart of Paris? Head for Maison Constantine, a warm and inviting hybrid of Mediterranean restaurant, artisan bazaar and beauty salon! [Read more]
Halo, top chef Victor Blanchet's excellent restaurant hidden behind a concept store
Chef Victor Blanchet takes over Halo, a multi-faceted space that's part concept store, part bistro restaurant, part hidden cocktail bar, part private dining room. A unique address well worth the detour! [Read more]
Gyoza Bar, the gyoza den in the Passage des Panoramas
Hidden away in the Passage des Panoramas, the Gyoza Bar is the place to gobble up dozens of pork, chicken or vegetarian gyozas. [Read more]
Restaurants in the Sentier and Bourse districts, our top addresses
Good restaurants abound in the Sentier and the Bourse, two attractive and lively districts of Paris. Discover our latest discoveries and favorites in the Sentier and towards the Bourse to be sure you're in the right place for your next stroll in the area! [Read more]And for a stroll around the neighborhood :
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