Best Spots in Paris for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic Le Grand Cafe Capucines and Brasserie des Prés, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 18,441 reviews
Step into Le Grand Cafe Capucines, a Belle Époque brasserie near Opéra Garnier serving Paris since 1875. Sit down for pâté-croûte, steak au poivre or a seafood platter on the sunny terrace, any time from breakfast to late night.
★ 4.7 · 9,088 reviews
Discover Brasserie des Prés, a lively neighborhood spot in Paris's 6th arrondissement. Settle in for classic French brasserie fare with a contemporary touch, whether you're stopping by for a casual lunch or dinner with drinks.
★ 4.4 · 24,225 reviews
Discover Au Pied de Cochon, a round-the-clock Parisian brasserie near Les Halles. Tuck into hearty classics like pig's trotters, cassoulet, and frog legs amid classic décor, a lively terrace, and the buzz of a true Paris institution.
★ 4.2 · 9,162 reviews
Discover Relais de l'Entrecote on Rue Marbeuf, a Paris institution since 1959. Settle into the classic bistro setting and enjoy the single set menu: walnut green salad, contre-filet steak in secret sauce, and homemade matchstick fries.
★ 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 · 8,157 reviews
Discover Le Café du Commerce, a historic Parisian brasserie built around a striking glass-roofed atrium. Settle in across its multi-level walkways to enjoy classic dishes like steaks, seafood, and salads in the lively 15th arrondissement setting.
★ 4.2 · 2,065 reviews
Step into Le Select, a Montparnasse brasserie unchanged since 1923. Sip coffee or enjoy a meal among mirrors and old woodwork inside, or watch the boulevard from the terrace.
★ 3.9 · 14,318 reviews
Step into Café de Flore, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés institution beloved by writers and thinkers. Settle in for coffee, breakfast, or classic café fare amid the literary atmosphere that still hosts the annual Prix de Flore award.
★ 4.4 · 7,411 reviews
Discover Bistrot Victoires, a classic Parisian spot steps from Place des Victoires. Squeeze into the lively, mirrored dining room for chalkboard classics like duck confit or the signature grilled entrecôte with hand-cut fries.
★ 4.3 · 14,537 reviews
Discover L'As du Fallafel, the Marais counter locals queue for. Join the line, order a generously stuffed falafel pita fresh off the counter, and remember to bring cash.
★ 4.1 · 3,005 reviews
Discover Le Relais de Venise, a Paris institution since 1959. Sit down for the one dish on the menu -- steak with matchstick fries and secret sauce, served by traditional waitresses, then finish with profiteroles and a glass of French wine.
★ 4.2 · 8,394 reviews
Discover Le Relais de l'Entrecôte on the Left Bank, a Saint-Germain classic with no menu to ponder. Settle into the lively dining room for salad, steak frites with secret sauce, and a second helping once your plate is cleared.
★ 4.3 · 7,616 reviews
Settle in at Café de la Paix, a Parisian institution facing the Opéra Garnier since 1862. Sip coffee or savor French classics like sole and onion gratin beneath the classified Napoleon III décor, or linger over pastries on the terrace.
★ 4.3 · 4,680 reviews
Start your day at La Rotonde, a Montparnasse institution since the early 1900s. Sip coffee with a croissant at breakfast, or return later for escargots de Bourgogne, sole meunière, or a seafood platter beneath the brasserie's classic décor.
★ 4.2 · 5,550 reviews
Settle into this Montparnasse bistro where the menu decision is already made for you. Enjoy the classic walnut salad, contre-filet steak smothered in secret sauce, and endless homemade matchstick fries.
★ 4.5 · 27,834 reviews
Step into Le Procope, Paris's oldest café since 1686. Savor classic dishes like coq au vin amid 18th-century salons once frequented by Voltaire, or relax on the hidden courtyard terrace.
★ 4.5 · 5,493 reviews
Discover La Crêperie Josselin, a century-old Breton spot in Montparnasse. Settle into the rustic dining room and savor buckwheat crêpes, both sweet and savory, paired with a glass of cider.
★ 4.8 · 18,905 reviews
Discover Peppe Martyrs, a Neapolitan pizzeria on Rue des Martyrs from world-champion pizzaiolo Giuseppe Cutraro. Dig into signature pies like the burrata-topped Multicolore or truffle-laden Queen Tartufo, made with ingredients imported straight from Naples.
★ 4.8 · 3,728 reviews
Discover Poni, a light-filled bistro tucked into the 9th arrondissement. Settle into the mezzanine or the quieter side room and dig into inventive dishes like pâté en croûte and duck with maple syrup, from lunch through late-night drinks.
★ 4.3 · 8,667 reviews
Discover Chez Janou, a Provençal bistro tucked away near Place des Vosges. Settle onto the sun-dappled terrace for a long Marais lunch, then dig into the famous bowl of chocolate mousse, refilled as many times as you like.
★ 4.7 · 2,530 reviews
Discover Sacré Frenchy!, a casual spot for French comfort food in Paris. Settle into a relaxed setting and dig into hearty classic dishes served with a playful twist.
★ 4.8 · 14,378 reviews
Discover Sphere, chef Tetsuya Yoshida's refined restaurant in the 8th arrondissement. Savor dishes like rouget barbet with saffron and binchotan-roasted Black Angus beef, paired with wine across lunch or Carte Blanche tasting menus.
★ 4.7 · 3,431 reviews
Discover Al Caratello, a Montmartre favorite for Italian dining. Enjoy simple, flavorful dishes made from fresh ingredients in a warm, friendly setting perfect for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
★ 4.3 · 4,934 reviews
Discover Le Beef, a steakhouse tucked into rue des Rosiers in Le Marais. Dig into matured cuts like côte de bœuf or filet, try the all-you-can-eat meat and fries formula, and pair it all with a glass from the French wine list.
★ 4.7 · 2,201 reviews
Discover Les Baux de Paris, a cozy bistro tucked along rue Mouffetard. Settle into the romantic, traditional setting for generous plates like salmon carpaccio, magret de canard, and a classic crème brûlée to finish.
★ 4.7 · 7,694 reviews
Discover Peppe Pizzeria on the quiet Place Saint-Blaise, helmed by World Pizza Champion Giuseppe Cutraro. Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizzas made with DOP and IGP certified ingredients, plus antipasti, desserts, and wine in a warm, convivial setting.
★ 4.7 · 1,574 reviews
Discover Selva, a South American restaurant in Paris's 5th arrondissement. Savor wood-fired dishes crafted with French technique and seasonal ingredients, paired with matching cocktails or wine on the terrace.
★ 4.6 · 3,966 reviews
Discover Les Rupins, a lively bistro near Gare de l'Est. Dig into homemade seasonal dishes like duck breast with orange sauce or the signature burger, paired with a French wine of your choice.
★ 4.6 · 1,594 reviews
Discover La Réserve du Terroir, a cozy taste of Aveyron and Auvergne near the Marais. Dig into stretchy aligot, rich foie gras and hearty charcuterie, paired with regional wines in a rustic, welcoming setting.
★ 4.6 · 6,882 reviews
Grab a bite at The Kitchen Champs-Élysées, just steps from the famous avenue. Tuck into juicy burgers, steak, or grilled chicken poke bowls served in generous, flavorful portions with friendly, unfussy service.
Paris · 🍽️ Food
Le Grand Cafe Capucines
1h15
Brasserie des Prés
Au Pied de Cochon
Relais de l'Entrecote - Rue Marbeuf
2h
Bofinger
Le Cafe du Commerce
Le Select
Paris · 🥐 Breakfast
Café de Flore
Bistrot Victoires
L As du Fallafel
Le Relais de Venise - L'Entrecôte
Relais de l'Entrecote - Rue Saint-Benoit
Cafe de la Paix
La Rotonde
Le Relais de l'Entrecote - Boulevard Montparnasse
Le Procope
La Crêperie Josselin
Peppe Martyrs
Poni
Chez Janou
Sacré Frenchy!
Sphere
Al Caratello
Le Beef
Les Baux de Paris
Peppe Pizzeria Saint Blaise
Selva
Les Rupins
La Réserve du Terroir
The Kitchen Champs-Élysées
