Where to Eat in Paris
45 restaurants in Paris
Paris isn't just a place to visit—it's a place to eat. The city's restaurant scene spans everything from elegant 19th-century brasseries where writers once held court to cutting-edge kitchens earning Michelin stars. Whether you're after a quick café lunch or a multi-course tasting menu, you'll find something that matches your mood and your budget.
The classics—Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, and La Coupole—remain institutions, drawing both locals and travellers for coffee, people-watching, and the kind of timeless bistro food that defined Paris decades ago. If you want haute cuisine, establishments like Guy Savoy, Épicure, and Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen deliver the precision and creativity that French fine dining is known for. Then there are the neighbourhood gems: Pink Mamma for Italian, Candelaria for cocktails and small plates, Kei for intimate Japanese-French fusion, and Café Kitsuné Palais Royal for contemporary lunch near the gardens.
Dinner reservations are essential at popular spots, and many restaurants close between lunch and dinner service. French mealtimes run later than much of Europe—aim for 7:30 p.m. or after for dinner. Even a simple café experience—a coffee, a pastry, and an hour at a window table—is its own kind of Paris meal.
Terra Nera
Terra Nera, 18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, FranceCafé Kitsuné Palais Royal
Café Kitsuné Palais Royal, 51 Gal de Montpensier, 75001 Paris, FranceLa Tour Montlhéry – Chez Denise
La Tour Montlhéry - Chez Denise, 5 Rue des Prouvaires, 75001 Paris, FranceChez Alain Miam Miam
Chez Alain Miam Miam, 26 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris, FranceLa Coupole
La Coupole, 102 Bd du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris, FranceAngelina
Angelina, 226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, FranceRalph's Restaurant
Ralph's Restaurant, 173 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, FranceFabula
Fabula, 16 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004 Paris, FranceBrasserie des Arts
Brasserie des Arts, 28 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris, FranceBisou.
Bisou., 15 Bd du Temple, 75003 Paris, FranceAkira Back Paris
Akira Back Paris, 33 Av. George V, 75008 Paris, FranceMimi Paris 17
Mimi Paris 17, 21 Rue Médéric, 75017 Paris, FranceLe Pré Catelan
Route de Suresnes - bois de Boulogne, Paris, 75016, France
Les Antiquaires
Les Antiquaires, 13 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France19 SAINT ROCH.
19 SAINT ROCH., 19 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris, FranceBrasserie Lipp
Brasserie Lipp, 151 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, FranceCandelaria
Candelaria, 52 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris, France
Guy Savoy
11 quai de Conti, Paris, 75006, FranceLe Cinq
Four Seasons George V, 31 avenue George-V, Paris, 75008, France
Épicure
Le Bristol, 112 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, Paris, 75008, FranceCafé de Flore
Café de Flore, 172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France
L’Ambroisie
9 place des Vosges, Paris, 75004, FranceKei
5 rue du Coq-Héron, Paris, 75001, FranceGirafe Restaurant
Girafe Restaurant, 1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, FranceAlléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen
8 avenue Dutuit, Paris, 75008, France
Jacques Faussat
Jacques Faussat, 54 Rue Cardinet, 75017 Paris, FrancePink Mamma
Pink Mamma, 20bis Rue de Douai, 75009 Paris, France
Les Deux Magots
Les Deux Magots, 6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, FranceLes Petites Mains
Les Petites Mains, 10 Av. Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75116 Paris, FrancePlénitude – Cheval Blanc Paris
8 quai du Louvre, Paris, 75001, FranceMarché couvert des Enfants Rouges
39 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, FranceArpège
84 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, FranceChez l'Ami Louis
32 Rue du Vertbois, 75003 Paris, FranceL’Avant Comptoir de la Terre
3 Carr de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris, FranceL'As du Fallafel
34 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, FrancePierre Hermé
72 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris, FranceAlain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
25 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris, FranceLadurée
75 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, FranceLe Consulat
18 Rue Norvins, 75018 Paris, FranceBle Sucre
7 Rue Antoine Vollon, 75012 Paris, FranceLe marché couvert Beauvau
Pl. d'Aligre, 75012 Paris, FranceLe comptoir du Relais
9 Carr de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris, FranceL’Ami Jean
27 Rue Malar, 75007 Paris, FranceLe Bon Georges
45 Rue Saint-Georges, 75009 Paris, France10ème Ciel - Rooftop Bar Paris
18 Av. de Suffren, 75015 Paris, France
Where to Eat in Paris: FAQ
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes, especially for dinner at popular restaurants like Guy Savoy, Épicure, and Le Cinq. Casual bistros and cafés like Café de Flore and La Coupole accept walk-ins, but expect queues during peak hours.
What's the dress code like?
Most bistros and cafés are relaxed. Fine dining spots like Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen and L'Ambroisie expect smart casual or dressy attire—no athletic wear.
What time do restaurants serve dinner?
Dinner typically starts at 7 p.m., with most places closing around 10–11 p.m. Many close between lunch and dinner service, usually 2–7 p.m.