Paris impresses with an incredible variety of restaurants and cafes, a visit to which can become an original gastronomic discovery. But there are quite a few places in the city where people tend to go not so much because of the outstanding cuisine, but because of the unusual setting and atmosphere.
Derrière
In the courtyards, not far from the center of Georges Pompidou, a very unusual restaurant is hidden, somewhat reminiscent of Bulgakov’s “bad apartment.” Guests of Derrière literally get “home” – this is how the apartment of an elderly Parisian grandmother, to whom you stopped by, might look like. Antique furniture, bubbling old wallpaper, and cracks in the ceiling are not evidence of the owners’ poverty, but an original interior move by the designers of Studio Pepe.
69 Rue des Gravilliers, Paris 75003
Roger La Grenouille
Hostess Jacqueline Laporte and her assistants made sure that the guests took their food in a good mood. On the doorstep, you will smile at the funny design of the restaurant. Hanging from the ceiling are hats, toys, bowlers, trinkets, and various other “old market treasures”. The menu is dominated by unforgettable frog legs. If you are mentally ready to devour frogs, there is no better place for this. You can also taste piglet, duck, salmon. And by all means, order the “Surprise dessert”. We will not reveal the secret, but it is, indeed, a pleasant surprise.
28 rue des grands augustins, Paris, 75006
La Bellevilloise
La Bellevilloise, an independent, interdisciplinary Parisian cultural institution, located on the site of the former first co-op, which was founded in 1877. Today, its 2,000 m² space on 4 floors is dedicated to all forms of expression and experimentation: concerts, exhibitions, café discussions, projections, cinema mixes, film concerts, and parades. There is also a clubhouse and cafe/restaurant on site. Bellevilloise, a place to meet, communicate and exchange views, is open to everyone. It is also an architectural heritage site worth discovering.
21 rue Boyer, 75020 Paris
Sur Un Arbre Perché
Sur Un Arbre Perché is a restaurant in Paris located near the Opera. The restaurant is known for its unusual interior – a swing is placed in its hall, as well as a small fountain in the form of a water wall. Additional comfort is created by candles and the soft lighting of chandeliers.
1 Rue du 4 Septembre, 75002 Paris
Kokohana
The peculiarity of the establishment is that all dishes are prepared right in front of the guests on a huge firebox! Sample Japanese cuisine at Kokohana. Have a good scallion puree, foie gras, and sushi. Here you can order good parfait, ice cream, and profiteroles. This place is famous for its good champagne, wine, or cognac.
There are an incredible number of restaurants in Paris – wherever you are, there will be at least one within sight. But not all of them, unfortunately, provide tasty food and treat guests well. This is a selection of places you would like to come back to for delicious food, great service and a special atmosphere.
Septime
The fame of this intimate restaurant spread with lightning speed throughout the local 11th arrondissement of Paris. Chef Bertrand Grebaud got his hand working for the great Alain Passard at Arpege so much that he was known as “the future of French cuisine.” There is nothing superfluous at Septime: laconic industrial decor and high quality seasonal products. Tubro fish is served here with Brussels sprouts, the freshest asparagus – with oysters and hazelnuts. In addition, the Septime team managed to open the Clamato oyster bar and the tiny Septime La Cave wine bar near their flagship.
Address: 80, rue de Charonne, www.septime-charonne.fr
Jacopo
Here you can taste French cuisine. According to guests, it serves deliciously mashed potatoes with green onions, snails, and salmon. Many visitors come here to order delicious parfaits and good profiteroles. You will love good champagne, wine or beer. Customers think Jacopo has good coffee.
From the point of view of visitors, the staff is attentive. This place has great service. This place offers food at average prices. Many guests write that there are a luxurious interior and a cozy atmosphere.
Address: 5 bis rue Vernet, www.jacopo.fr
Bachaumont
If you want to try French cuisine, then it is worth booking a table at Bachaumont. According to guests, good tartare, beef, and salads are served here. You will love the mouth-watering parfait and nice brioches.
The wine list is very varied in this place. According to customer reviews, they offer delicious coffee. Many visitors note that the staff in this establishment is attentive. Excellent service is a big plus of this restaurant. Bachaumont offers food at attractive prices. You will definitely appreciate the tranquil atmosphere and first-class interior.
Address: 18 rue Bachaumont, www.hotelbachaumont.com
Маrхitо
Маrхitо is a joint project of Thierry Marx and French designer Ora Ito, and this is where the “secret” of the name of the establishment is hidden: Маrхitо= Marx + Ito. The organic Japanese fast food restaurant opened in early October 2018 near the Champs Elysees and has already attracted a lot of attention.
Address: 1 bis Rue Jean Mermoz, https://marxito.com
Girafe
Parisian Giraffe named one of the best restaurants of 2018. Largely thanks to the atmosphere and interiors by the French architect, master of discreet luxury, Joseph Diran.
Located in the Musee d’Architecture in Place Trocadero, the luxurious Girafe is inspired by the Parisian charm of the 30s and enjoys a privileged location overlooking the Eiffel Tower.
Address: 1, place du Tocadéro et 11 Novembre, 16th Arrondissement, www.girafeparis.com
Beefbar
Beefbar Paris a few steps from the Champs Elysees – a project by Emile Humbert and Christophe Poyet, Humbert & Poyet. The establishment is located in the former restaurant of the Langham hotel. The designers have restored historical interiors – sectional arches, pilasters, friezes, majolica. Beefbar Paris is a continuation of the successful concept of gourmet meat restaurants by Riccardo Giraudi, Giraudi Group.
Address: 5 Rue Marbeuf, http://paris.beefbar.com
Maison du Caviar
La Maison du Caviar will appeal to connoisseurs of French and Russian cuisine. Taste delicious smoked salmon, caviar, and king crab here. This place serves a good parfait. According to the guests, there is good champagne here.
Many visitors write that the staff at this establishment is patient. Many customers say the service is great. In this restaurant, you will love the first-class interior and cozy atmosphere.
Address: 21 rue Quentin Bauchart, https://maisonducaviar.paris
Le Schiap
Be sure to check out this restaurant if you find yourself near Le Rendez-Vous Toyota. Le Schiap is worth ordering Italian cuisine. Order deliciously prepared salads, scallions puree and pasta. You can always try a good parfait here. The wine in this place is not bad.
According to clients, the staff here is knowledgeable. Guests love the amazing service. Here you will find a wonderful interior.
Address: 22 rue de Berri, www.le-schiap-restaurant.com
Bouillon Julien
Bouillon Julien serves French cuisine. Try good salmon, snails, and bouillon here. Here you should order a decent parfait, thin pancakes, and profiteroles.
The wine list is very varied in this establishment. Many guests of this restaurant often order good coffee. Most visitors find the staff to be creative. Customers love great service. Bouillon Julien offers food at attractive prices. This place has a great atmosphere and a first-class interior.
Address: 16 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, Paris 10, www.bouillon-julien.com
Copenhague
Visit the Arc de Triomphe and then stop by this restaurant. Sample Danish and Scandinavian cuisine at Copenhague. Here you can order delicious mashed potatoes with green onions, salmon, and seafood. Take a mouthwatering parfait. They recommend ordering good champagne or good wine here. A must visit this place if you want to taste delicious coffee.
The convenient location of this establishment makes it easy to get to it by any means of transport. Many visitors indicate that the staff at this restaurant is attentive. Many customers say the service here is amazing. Copenhague has attractive prices according to guest reviews.
Address: 142 avenue des Champs-Elysées, www.restaurant-copenhague-paris.fr
Contemporary French culinary traditions are created by its great chefs. These are people of flesh and blood, but sometimes it seems that their incredible gastronomic magic is not subject to mere mortals. How can such a controversial assumption be verified? Only on my own experience, having visited one of the best restaurants in Paris.
La Closerie des Lilas
The name of the restaurant La Closerie des Lilas can be translated as “Lilac Farm”. In the 17th century, there was an inn on the way from Paris to Fontainebleau. At the beginning of the 20th century, French writers and poets liked to sit here, around whom the elite strata of society and bohemians gradually began to gather. A small roadside bistro expanded and eventually turned into a cozy restaurant that lured the entire wealthy public from Montmartre. The halls of the restaurant have preserved the memory of their most distinguished guests. Memorial plaques on the walls of the restaurant speak for themselves: Picasso, Apollinaire, Mann Ray, and many others. James Joyce and Samuel Beckett dined here. Ernest Hemingway finished his work “The Sun Also Rises” here, for Dos Passos he went to La Closerie des Lilas every day as in his study, where he created the trilogy “USA”. Today, as well as many years ago, scientists, researchers, and artists gather here. The laureates of the Nobel Prize in Literature come here as if to work, to chat with each other over a pleasant dinner.
La Closerie des Lilas is one of the most expensive restaurants in classic French cuisine. But the guest can sit in the bar and admire the atmosphere of the restaurant – here prices are more affordable for tourists.
Address: 171 Boulevard du Montparnasse
Opening hours: 12:00 – 01:00
Epicure
Epicure is the best hotel restaurant in the world. It is located in Le Bristol – no less famous place in Paris. The restaurant is awarded three Michelin stars and has an impressive supply of wines – here visitors will have to make a difficult choice from 2,200 names. During his presidency, Nicolas Sarkozy, who worked next door, often visited here for a bite to eat with his favorite stuffed pasta from the chef Eric Frechon.
Nice, a very cozy French restaurant in the back of the courtyard in the Marais quarter. There are tables on the terrace and indoors. Taste and serving dishes with a twist, good service, prices are average Parisian. Dinner for one with a glass of wine will cost you 25 – 35 euros. A menu with prices is on the site. Popular with Parisians, so book in advance for a weekend table.
The expression of French charm in the interior, combined with the best selection of oysters in the capital, have made this small restaurant chain very popular. Le bar a Huitres is considered the best oyster bar in Paris. Here you will find 24 types of oysters, including the special Gillardeau N ° 3, Corsican and Tarbouriech pink oysters N ° 00.
Address: 112 Boulevard du Montparnasse and 33 Rue Saint-Jacques
Working hours: 12:00 – 00:00 (weekdays), 12:00 – 01:00 (weekends, only at the first address)
Bouillon Pigalle
If you love French cuisine, take a look here. Many guests recommend tasting the mouth-watering veal, bouillon and snails. Here you can order good profiteroles, parfaits and lemon tart. At Bouillon Pigalle, be sure to order some wonderful homemade wine, beer or rosé. Many visitors order good chocolate frappe, tea or juice.
Address: 22 Boulevard de Clichy
Opening hours: 12:00 – 00:00
Laperouse
The restaurant, founded in 1766, is located in one of the 17th-century private Parisian hotels. Here you can taste classic French cuisine.
Address: 51 Quai des Grands Augustins
Working hours: 12:30 – 14:00, 19:00 – 22:00. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Pharamond
Pharamond serves French cuisine. You can always try delicious bouillon, foie gras and andouilles here. You will love a good parfait, tarte taten and profiteroles.
The convenient location of this place makes it easy to reach it even during rush hour. This place offers good wine, cider, or calvados. Many visitors order good coffee. Many guests point out that the staff at this restaurant are helpful. You will find that the service is excellent here.
Address: 24 Rue de la Grande Truanderie
Opening hours: 12:00 – 00:00
Le Meurice
A restaurant serving “haute French cuisine” in an elegant dining room with a magnificent setting in the style of the Peace Salon of the Palace of Versailles. The interior of the restaurant is enlivened by the effect of the dazzling beauty of the architectural features of this period and the landscape paintings on the walls. In 2005, the restaurant was included in the list of “50 best restaurants in the world”.
Address: Rue de Rivoli, 228, 75001 Phone: 33 (0) 1 44 58 10 55 Metro station: Tuileries Official site – www.lemeurice.com/restaurants-bars
Le Train Bleu
Opening the heavy door of the Le Train Bleu restaurant, you seem to find yourself at a party at the Versailles Palace or the Fontainebleau Palace. Antique candlesticks, frescoes, gilding, and stucco molding – this luxurious interior was once appreciated by Coco Chanel, Brigitte Bordeaux, Salvador Dali, Jean Cocteau, and other famous visitors. In the 20s of the last century, all Parisian bohemia gathered here.
Here you will be warmly welcomed and told in detail about each dish. Many waiters speak good English. Each of them has its own area of responsibility: one is responsible for appetizers, another for wine, and the third for main dishes or desserts.
Address: Place Louis-Armand.
Working hours: 11:30 – 14:45, 19:00 – 22:45
Le Moulin de la Galette
Le Moulin de la Galette serves French cuisine. Regular visitors note that good biscuits, foie gras, and pumpkin soup are prepared in this place. This place is famous for its good parfait, meringues, and chocolate mousse. In this restaurant, be sure to try good wine, champagne, or kir. According to customers, good coffee is offered here.
Enjoy a delicious lunch on the Le Moulin de la Galette veranda. Most guests report that the staff is energetic at this location. Visitors find the service to be amazing. According to guests, this establishment has attractive prices. You will definitely appreciate the cozy atmosphere and excellent interior.
Looking for a place to admire the city over a plate of tapas? Would you like to dine inside the Eiffel Tower? Wondering where to sip a cocktail while gazing at the world’s most famous panorama? If the answer to any of the above is yes (and, frankly, we can’t imagine how else), our list of the best restaurants in Paris with views will serve you well. We’ve tasted the most breathtaking panoramic views, the most beautiful gardens and indoor decorations that Parisian drinkers and foodies have to offer. Forward!
Jules Verne
The restaurant is located on the second level, at a height of 124 meters. Its name is “Jules Verne”, in honor of the great French writer. Jules Verne has been awarded two Michelin stars, so you need to book in advance and the cost of lunch and dinner is about twice the price of 58 Tour Eiffel.
The decor and antique furniture of the restaurant delight every visitor. Excellent service, helpful waiters, great music – all this creates an atmosphere of home warmth and comfort. There is also a separate lift for tourists, bypassing endless queues.
Address: Tour Eiffel, pilier Sud, Champ-de-Mars
Official website: www.lejulesverne-paris.com
58 Tour Eiffel
This restaurant is close to a local landmark, the Eiffel Tower. 58 Tour Eiffel presents French cuisine. Here you should try the amazing gabi leaf stew, mushroom soup, and lamb stew. You will love the mouth-watering parfait, profiteroles, and vanilla ice cream. This place offers good champagne, dessert wines, or dry sherry. If visitors are to be believed, it has wonderful cortado, tea, and chocolate frappe.
If you are planning to arrange a celebration in honor of a birthday, anniversary, wedding or any other feast, we recommend that you pay attention to this particular institution. Guests claim that the staff at this restaurant are helpful. The service is excellent according to customers. 58 Tour Eiffel offers food at good prices. In this place you will love the first-class interiors and the tranquil atmosphere.
Address: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars
Le Ciel de Paris
Tourist expensive restaurant with panoramic views of Paris, located on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse building. Classic French cuisine. During dinner, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Paris. The chef of the restaurant Jean-Francois Wahon and his team come up with the most delicious dishes for their guests.
Address: Tour Montparnasse, 56e étage, place Raoul Dautry / 33, avenue du Maine, Paris 15e.
Official website: www.cieldeparis.com
Tour D’Argent
The Parisian restaurant “La Tour d’Argent” can without any exaggeration be considered the “emperor of restaurants” and a trendsetter in the field of culinary, not only French but also the world one. And there is every reason to consider the “Silver Tower” also the “patriarch” of modern restaurants: after all, this institution is more than 400 years old!
In Paris, France, and all over the world, La Tour d’Argent is one of the most venerable restaurants in terms of age and has become one of the Parisian legends.
Address: 15-17, quai de la Tournelle
Official website: www.latourdargent.com
Le George
Opened less than a year ago, Le George proclaims the simplicity of a kitchen with an overall elegance of style. The small room looks out onto the courtyard of Four Seasons Hotel George V with all five windows. Natural light, combined with black window frames and gray curtains, creates a sense of restraint and lightness in the restaurant. However, the high style of Le George is not lacking, just look at the ceiling and walls. The overall tone for the center of the hall is set by a Baccarat chandelier over two and a half meters high. The walls are adorned with paneling and leather, and the interiors also feature velvet chairs, wall lamps and pre-war leather armchairs.
Address: Center Georges-Pompidou, esplanade Beaubourg
Official site: restaurantgeorgesparis.com
Maison Blanche
Penthouse, decorated in white and having an amazing view of Paris. Contemporary menu, subtle fusion of glamor, south, exotic and elegance. It is considered one of the trendiest restaurants in Paris.
Address: 15, avenue Montaigne, Paris 8e.
Official website: www.maison-blanche.fr
Les Grandes Marches
The restaurant serves French cuisine. According to customers, delicious foie gras, club sandwiches and haddock are served here. The waiters offer visitors good parfait, ice cream and tarte taten.
The wine list is very varied at Les Grandes Marches. A must-visit if you want some good coffee. Most guests say the staff is energetic. This establishment has great service. The guests of this restaurant claim that the prices are attractive. Les Grandes Marches have an impressive ambiance and first-class interiors.
Address: 6, place de la Bastille
Official website: www.grandes-marches.com
Les Ombres
An airy restaurant with contemporary design under the roof of the new Quai Branly Museum dedicated to the arts and civilizations of Africa, Oceania, Asia and America. Contemporary French cuisine. In this restaurant you can order a romantic dinner on the terrace with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower.
Address: 27, Quai Branly
Official website: www.lesombres-restaurant.com
Le W
Try French cuisine at Restaurant Le W. Many guests advise ordering some decent shrimp, halibut, and green onion puree here. Many visitors say that this place offers good parfait, sweet croutons, and pasta cookies. Many clients of this establishment often order good wine or delicious champagne. Good coffee is worth ordering at this bar.
Restaurant Le W has a cozy atmosphere. According to customers, the staff here is knowledgeable. Guests love the amazing service. Most of the visitors write that the prices are attractive. This place has an impressive interior.
