St-Germain & Les Invalides
The city's oldest cafe welcomed its first patrons in 1686, and was frequented by Voltaire, Molière and Balzac et al. Its chandeliered interior also has an…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The city's oldest cafe welcomed its first patrons in 1686, and was frequented by Voltaire, Molière and Balzac et al. Its chandeliered interior also has an…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
A bewitching combination of gourmet food shop and lunchtime bistro, La Cantine de Quentin stocks quality products from the countryside (cassoulet,…
Paris
It’s as cheap as chips, a mug of sweet lemon tea gets you change from €2, and punters can eat in or take away. In the heart of Paris’ Japantown, Ace…
Latin Quarter
Spit-roasted suckling pigs, chickens, ducks, shoulder of lamb, pigeons and more turn on rotating skewers over an open flame within view of your table at…
Latin Quarter
Savour Lebanese gastronomy and a sensational view of Paris at this elegant restaurant on the 9th floor of the Institut du Monde Arabe. Be it fragrant vine…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Inside covered passageway Cour du Commerce St-André, this glamorous 'chocolate concept store' incorporates a boutique (where you can buy cakes, chocolates…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Waiters in black waistcoats, bow ties and long white aprons serve brasserie favourites like choucroute garnie (dressed sauerkraut) and jarret de porc aux…
Latin Quarter
Entering this tiny bistro with traditional lace curtains and simple wooden tables is like stepping into old-world Paris. And the kitchen lives up to…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Head chef and award-winning pâtissier Christophe Boucher demonstrates an astonishing eye for detail and a creative zeal for marrying unexpected…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Like its sibling Hankburger, this hip timber-lined address utilises only organic, animal-free ingredients in pizzas that tempt even the most die-hard…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Cosi is the local institution for a sandwich with attention-grabbing names like Stonker, Naked Willi or Rocket Scientist and equally creative fillings …
Paris
Colossal ‘meal-in-a-metal-bowl’ salads are the prime draw of this down-to-earth bistro with red-checked tablecloths in the Buttes aux Cailles (the…
Miss Lunch at Première Pression Provence
Paris
Cook and visual artist Claude Cabri, aka Miss Lunch, is the creative talent behind this multipurpose address, backed by Première Pression Provence founder…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
A long-standing rue Oberkampf landmark, Justine is fresh from a refit but retains its mosaic floors, iron columns and timber ceiling. Wood-fired pizzas…
Paris
Grab a bite before or after a Radio France concert at this sleek but casual space, where floor-to-ceiling windows and one very long curved banquette…
Paris
Clever veggie creations at this funky organic cafe and restaurant include curried split-pea soup, and cantaloupe, pumpkin seed and feta salad but, being…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Normandy's Eric Frechon is the chef behind this stylish train station bistro serving breakfast, midday gourmet snacks and memorable meals built from all…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
The rive gauche's indisputable Italian sandwich king has expanded across the river with this bright and spacious, Right Bank sandwich den. Choose your…
Paris
Established in 1922, Le Gramont gained a new lease of life in 2017 with a revitalised interior and blue-and-white-striped wicker chairs lining its heated…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Overtly art gallery in feel, KGB (‘Kitchen Galerie Bis’, in reference to Ze Kitchen Galerie) draws a hip crowd for its casual platters of Asian-influenced…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
During lunchtime at this sandwicherie, take your pick of one of 15 cheeses and dozens of tempting cold meats from France, Italy and Spain, or go for a…
Paris
In one of the glassed-in arches of the Viaduc des Arts, this cavernous cafe is always a great spot to while away the hours or people-watch from the…
Paris
Ingredients used at this pizza restaurant are sourced from across the street at gourmet covered market Marché Beauvau. Head for a table in the leafy…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Sweet-toothed gourmets won't do much better than a pit stop at the specialist boutique and salon de thé (tearoom) of chef-pâtissier Nicolas Haelewy…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Fronted by a sunflower-yellow façade and decorated with shields and masks, Jambo was opened by former Red Cross chef de mission Pierre-Olivier Pinguet …
St-Germain & Les Invalides
An unpretentious yet characterful bistro with affordable mains in the heart of the 6e is an increasingly rare treat. A hot fave among art dealers and…
Paris
The elegant simplicity of owner-chef Ulla Bosse's welcoming neighbourhood bistro (bare boards, timber tables, pistachio-coloured walls) belies the…
Paris
Locals pack out this quirky neighbourhood bistro, showcase for the casual Franco-Mexican cuisine of Mexican banker-turned-chef Marco Paz. Cooking pots, a…
Paris
Contemporary cooking by Nicolas Michel and a chic charcoal-hued dining space ensure this bistro is always busy (book ahead). Try Michel's signature épaule…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Blend is easy to spot by the hungry crowd outside waiting for a table in the smart, black-and-wood interior or a gourmet burger to take away. Buns are…
Paris
With sunflower-coloured walls decorated with bullfighting posters, this contemporary bistro magics you away to southwestern France – perfect on a grey…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Brutos' stripped-back brick and stone dining room is softened by marine-coloured banquettes, ceramic-topped tables and framed illustrations on the walls…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Œufs (eggs) in all guises are the integral ingredient of this popular cafe: scrambled, eggs Benedict, en cocottes (baked 'in pots' with crème fraîche),…
Paris
For a half-baguette bursting with fresh produce, duck into this contemporary bakery known for its generous portions. Richly filled quiches, salads and…
Paris
Philippe graciously oversees the elegant, white-tableclothed dining room, while co-owner Jean-Pierre helms the kitchen. Seasonal menus incorporate dishes…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Founded in 1923, Thoumieux has been worshipped by generations of diners ever since for its menu of duck, veal and snails and its smooth-as-silk service,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Retired baker Alain of Marché des Enfants Rouges fame has branched out to open his own cafe just around the corner from the historic covered market (where…
Paris
Footsteps from rue Ste-Anne in Paris' 'Little Tokyo' neighbourhood, this unassuming two-level restaurant decked out in white (symbolising Japan) and wood …
Paris
Dubbed the ‘haute-couture breakfast specialist’ in Parisian foodie circles, this inspired épicerie du petit-dej (breakfast grocery shop) has everything…
Paris
Premium beans roasted by Paris' Gaspard & Julien are expertly brewed at this bright blue-framed, glass-fronted space, but it's also perfect for loose-leaf…