The Best Lunch Spots in Paris

I think Bruno Verjus is a true genius - there’s no other word for me to describe him. He’s been cooking for only 10 years and is over 60 years old, but he’s an amazing cook and such and such an inspiration for me.

Excellent seafood restaurant - never had a bad meal here. Beautiful seafood tower and seasonal cooking. Clamato is a classic institution I really like. It's right next to Septime that has become famous and hard to get a table at, so going to Clamato next door is a good alternative as they don't take reservations. It’s an excellent seafood restaurant and I've never had a bad meal there. They're known for their beautiful seafood tower and I definitely always get that and just a some cooked seafood and shellfish that they offer. Clamato’s menu is a good reflection of what's in the ocean at the moment.

It’s a place with like no other equivalent in Paris.A long counter In the middle of a market (with direct access to superb products) serving a cuisine that is hard to classify with multiple influences : French of course, but also Mediterranean, North African, Nordic, Asian…it doesn’t matter as long as it tastes good. Their natural wines list is intriguing and a full part of the experience.Always a fun meal

Fun, delicious and creative modern cuisine in one of the most famous Parisian bistroThe sense of fulfilment that you feel eating Septime creations is directly correlated to the difficulty in being able to book a table in this small and famous Parisian bistro.Here I finally found the fun of a creative modern cuisine, right proportions that amaze without tiring, those beautiful harmonies between acidity, bitterness, smoked and spiciness that make you think with great enthusiasm 'I want more!'.A lunch full of emotions, wow dishes and joy that I will hardly forget!

The must go place for me in Paris. The food is super well executed. Le Servan is the must-go place for me in Paris and there is not a visit to Paris when I would skip a meal here. This bistro, run by sisters Tatiana and Katia Levha, mixes a little bit of French straightforwardness with an Asian twist as the Levha sisters are half Filipino. The food is super well executed. For me, this is the best lunch or dinner destination in Paris if you’re not going for a three-star meal.

Classic Bistro vibes with elevated comfort foodA modern Parisian bistro serving out French classics, elevated through ingredients and techniques. The menu is very well thought out, wine selection is very strong and the service is friendly and attentive. If you are looking for relaxed vibes with food that is going to make you smile from the inside, Parcelles should go up high on your list!

Amazing food by chef Luis Andrade with seasonal, fresh and locally sourced products.Very good selection of natural wines, amazing food by chef Luis Andrade with seasonal, fresh and locally sourced products.Cool place and service.

Classic French bistrot serving phenomenal peppered steak I will forever remember this steak as some of the best we have ever had. Paul Bert is our go- to when in Paris & always blown away with our meal. Traditional french cooking, small menu & a lot of rich sauces. Great execution of all dishes - spectacular offal & pigeon. Sitting on a busy street of Paris, Paul Bert is the ultimate Parisian bistrot. No tourists in sight.

No visit to Paris is complete for me without a stop at Mokonuts cafe. The loving and talented owners are to die for . The products are first class and treated with care and commitment. Also don’t leave without ordering a miso cookie

A self confident place run by great sommeliers that both have a huge well selected wine list and a kitchen that serves dishes in a no fuzz modern classic style.

Filling, affordable and oh-so-satisfying.Slinging some of the best lahmacun your Euro can buy, this tiny Kurdish sandwich shop on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis in the 10th arrondissement has been open for over 15 years. From the hand-rolled dough to the wood burning charcoal grill, everything is cooked to order and assembled right in front of you. The charred savour and crisp-come-soft chew of the homemade bread is something to write home about.The straightforward menu offers a handful of dürüm, including ground beef, free range chicken, lamb and lamb's liver, as well as a vegetarian option. Take your pick, you can't go far wrong whichever path you choose. However, leave without a lahmacun in hand at your own peril: lamb mince and spice and everything nice - AKA tomato, parsley and onion.A must-visit when in Paris!

Hole in the wall seafood heavenTwo tables of six plus a small counter. Super fresh, seasonable, sustainably sourced and extremely reasonably priced shellfish and fish with a daily changing menu. Mostly natural wines, noisy & fun wibe. Olive Davoux’s über-tiny place in the northern Paris (10th arr) is not for everyone. If you are looking for peace and privacy, don´t go here. Sur Mer is all about passion and buzz. But where the atmosphere might be a bit rough, what´s on a plate is all about sophistication. Lovely place.

The ultimate Parisian institution, serving generous, classic bistro fare since 1964. Rillettes, ratatouille, harengs à l’huile, salade de museau, turbot beurre blanc, riz de veau aux morilles, profiteroles and baba au rhum.

Basque bar with parisian flair.This bar is the wine bar of the famous le Comptoir, which is also great. It is divided into two, de la terre and de la mer. I like to start at la mer and end at la terre, for a nice lunch with a pretty good and affordable selection of wines. (Prices are on the bottles, so I advise to just choose a cool one, there is no real wine list or anything as far as I know). So be sure to check it out, both of them, I just was not able to select de la mer.

Top thai restaurant in the heart of Belleville in Paris! Authentic, real flavours and cozy atmosphere. A perfect Sunday spot.

In today’s episode of When Average Photos Happen to the World’s Great Sandwiches: the poulet en pot au feu mayo salade at Chezaline. Poached chicken, carrots, celery, lettuce, really good mayo, outstanding baguette. Is this the best sandwich in France? I don’t know, but I can tell you that it’s really fucking tasty.

A Japanese handrolls standing bar by Takuya Watanabe, the chef of the fantastic Jin Sushi Bar.Kaïto serves creative handrolls with fabulous products. Some recipes with French or Italian influences are surprising and fun.It’s a bit expensive but the quality of the products explains the price.Great address for a quick and delicious lunch in the Parisian Rîve Gauche

Wildly popular venue from Candelaria team: all weekend, late night craft cocktails, natural wine bar & raw oystersThis late night raw bar is the cool neighborhood hangout wildly popular with locals & visitors – complete with killer playlists, craft cocktails, natural wine, and fresh seasonal sharing plates that change daily. Le Mary Celeste in the Marais continues to be a must visit especially in summer on the terrace and for the wild oysters in winter. Don't miss the fried chicken Fridays. With its corner location, light & breezy maritime decor that features whitewashed brick, round central bar and floor to ceiling windows that open onto the street, it has become a local gathering spot especially on weekends. During lunch and dinner its a calm place to hang out and in the evening after the kitchen closes it takes on a slightly more raucous vibe with revellers coming in for cocktails knowing that it is open late night. Open every day and all day Saturday & Sunday.