Best spots in Bastille
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From the classic Bofinger and Atelier des Lumières, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 17,091 reviews
Discover Bofinger, a historic brasserie near Bastille. Sit beneath its classic decor and savor Alsatian dishes like choucroute and flammekueche, fresh seafood platters, and artisanal beers, on the terrace or late into the evening.
★ 4.5 · 37,109 reviews
Step into the Atelier des Lumières, a former 19th-century foundry turned digital art centre. Walk through floor-to-ceiling projections that wrap the walls, floor, and ceiling around you, bringing works like Van Gogh's to life alongside contemporary digital shows.
★ 4.7 · 3,829 reviews
Step into Le Rempart Bastille, a traditional bistro built into the old prison ramparts near Bastille métro. Settle in any time from breakfast to late-night drinks for homemade charcuterie, burgers, and cocktails in an authentic Parisian setting.
★ 4.8 · 7,570 reviews
Discover Orgueil, chef Eloi Spinnler's dual concept on Rue Popincourt. Share bistro plates built around produce, vegetables, seafood, meat and sweets, or slip behind the kitchen into the hidden Speakeasy for a seasonal multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings.
★ 4.7 · 21,303 reviews
Discover Ober Mamma, a lively Neapolitan trattoria in Oberkampf. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and a Spritz or Negroni under the glass-roofed, plant-filled dining room.
★ 4.7 · 22,010 reviews
Discover East Mamma, the lively trattoria that started the Big Mamma story near Bastille. Dig into hearty classics like spaghetti all'amatriciana, ossobuco alla milanese or Neapolitan pizza, paired with a curated Italian wine list on the bustling terrace.
★ 4.3 · 7,219 reviews
Discover Le Café des Chats, a cozy tea salon in the 11th arrondissement. Sip tea and enjoy homemade dishes while a dozen rescued cats wander freely around your table.
★ 4.3 · 5,020 reviews
Warm up at Le Chalet Savoyard, a cosy mountain-style chalet tucked in the 11th arrondissement. Dig into hearty tartiflettes, cheese fondues, and raclette with morbier or abondance in a convivial, alpine-inspired setting.
★ 4.6 · 449 reviews
Discover Le Petit Zinc, a classic French bistro loved for its hearty roast chicken and steak. Settle into the casual, welcoming setting for generous portions, well-made cocktails, and a happy hour featuring mojitos and beer.
★ 4.2 · 1,819 reviews
Discover Bistrot Paul Bert, a long-running favorite in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Settle into the lively, unpretentious dining room for classic dishes like steak au poivre and freshly opened oysters.
★ 4.4 · 956 reviews
Step into Le Bistrot du Peintre, a listed Art Nouveau gem near Bastille dating back to 1902. Settle in among original woodwork and mosaic floors while enjoying a daily blackboard menu of classic French dishes paired with wines from small producers.
★ 4.3 · 4,423 reviews
Discover the July Column standing tall at Place de la Bastille. See its gilded winged figure crowning the bronze monument, honoring the fallen of 1830 and 1848 amid the busy square.
★ 4.5 · 534 reviews
Discover Tapisserie, the pastry-focused café from the Septime restaurant group. Drop in for coffee and freshly baked goods in a casual, quick-stop setting perfect for breakfast or a break.
★ 4.6 · 6,975 reviews
Discover the Coulée verte René-Dumont, Paris's elevated garden walkway built along a former rail viaduct. Stroll above the streets of the 12th arrondissement through greenery, accessing the path via convenient stairs or lifts from Bastille to rue Édouard-Lartet.
★ 4.6 · 439 reviews
Discover Le Saint Sebastien, a modern French bistro in the 11th arrondissement. Sample vegetable-forward small plates and a daily vegetarian main, paired with picks from a 600-bottle wine list spanning natural and classic bottles.
★ 4.3 · 3,512 reviews
Discover Supersonic, an intimate concert venue near Place de la Bastille. Catch touring indie and rock acts up close in a small room with genuinely good sound and a friendly, low-key crowd.
★ 4.6 · 583 reviews
Discover Da Vito, a casual pizzeria in Paris made for pizza lovers on the go. Grab hot pizzas and fresh drinks via click & collect or delivery for an easy, no-frills meal.
★ 4.7 · 1,643 reviews
Grab dinner from Pizza Julia, run by chef Gérard, a title-winning pizza maker in the 12th arrondissement. Order flavorful pizzas like the eggplant option to go, with crusts that stay crispy whether you carry it home or have it delivered.
★ 4.2 · 2,362 reviews
Discover Le Cafe Français, an Art Deco brasserie facing Opéra Bastille. Settle into rattan chairs on the sunlit veranda for breakfast, lunch, tea time, Sunday brunch, or cocktails overlooking the Colonne de Juillet.
★ 4.1 · 672 reviews
Discover Le Square Trousseau, a 1907 brasserie near the Marché d'Aligre. Settle onto the heated terrace overlooking the leafy square and enjoy breakfast or a meal amid original beveled-glass windows, moldings, and marble mosaic floors.
★ 4.5 · 1,503 reviews
Discover Louie Louie, a casual neighborhood restaurant on Rue de Charonne. Settle in for lunch or dinner with a glass from the dedicated wine list, any day of the week.
★ 4.1 · 4,445 reviews
Step into Café de l'Industrie, a lively bistro near Bastille full of old-world charm. Settle among vintage furnishings and eclectic art while enjoying classic French dishes like salads and brochettes alongside locals and visitors.
★ 4.1 · 3,297 reviews
Dance the night away at Badaboum, a compact club near Bastille housed in a former cabaret theater. Get lost in the high-energy crowd under the pink-lit stage as electronic and indie beats take over.
★ 4.5 · 3,144 reviews
Discover La Rêverie Bastille, a lounge-style bar-restaurant near Place de la Bastille open until 5am. Sip cocktails and share tapas platters during happy hour, catch weekend brunch, or dance to DJ sets late into the night.
★ 4.5 · 2,727 reviews
Step through a hidden cold-room door behind an ordinary pizzeria and into Moonshiner, Paris's Prohibition-style speakeasy. Sip cocktails in a dim, intimate 1920s-style den, walking in without a reservation any night from 19:00 to 02:00.
★ 4.5 · 1,259 reviews
Discover Back in Black, a stylish bar near Bastille with bold black-and-gold decor. Settle into the spacious, striking interior and enjoy cocktails alongside a lively crowd of locals.
★ 4.3 · 33 reviews
Explore Marché d'Aligre, one of the last traditional morning markets in central Paris. Browse open-air produce stalls, the covered Marché Beauvau, and a flea market corner, all at prices locals love.
★ 2.5 · 5,278 reviews
Discover Pachamama, a South American-themed nightclub near Bastille. Dance late into the weekend on a lively floor with a Latin American vibe near Faubourg Saint-Antoine.
★ 4.3 · 761 reviews
Discover Dreamin Man, a cozy coffee-shop-by-day, bar-by-night spot near Bastille. Enjoy a relaxed coffee or evening drink in a warm, personal atmosphere shaped by the Japanese couple who run it.
Paris · 🍽️ Food
Bofinger
1h15
Paris · 🎨 Museum
Atelier des Lumières
Le Rempart Bastille
Orgueil
Ober Mamma
East Mamma
Paris · ☕ Coffeebreak
Le Cafe des Chats
Le Chalet Savoyard
Le Petit Zinc
Bistrot Paul Bert
Le Bistrot du Peintre
Paris · 🏛️ Landmark
July Column
10 min
Tapestry
30 min
Paris · 🌳 Nature
Coulée verte René-Dumont
1h30
Le Saint Sebastien
Paris · 🌙 Nightlife
Supersonic
2h
Da Vito
Pizza Julia
Paris · 🥐 Breakfast
Le Cafe Français
Le Square Trousseau
Louie Louie
Café de l'Industrie
Badaboum
Paris · 🍸 Drinks
La Rêverie Bastille
Moonshiner Paris speakeasy
Back in Black
Paris · 🛍️ Shopping
Aligre Market
45 min
Pachamama
Dreamin Man
