The Best Restaurants 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.

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!

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.

Sharp cooking in the 11thRecently reopened and an essential stop in Paris. Perfect meat and fish, just kissed by heat in some cases, and stunning vegetables, all tied together with sharp dressings and a pleasing wood-fired smokiness. Reasonably priced set lunch for inventive cooking of this quality from chef Sota Atsumi, formerly of Clown Bar.

We love to compartmentalize. Compartmentalize other people as well as restaurant styles and cuisines of a certain chef. With Atsushi Tanaka that's not possible, so it's a struggle to define which category to put him in and how to approach his cooking. Is it Japanese? Not really. Modern French? Nope. Nordic? All of the above? None of the above?A.T and Atsushi has had a very distinct, recognizable style for years. The immaculate aesthetics, from the delicate, almost feminine plating to the color scheme of each course. Soft colors that so often just blend with the beautiful crockery. The soft pinks of lobster and fig, the signature grey of peach and marigold flower dessert set, the deep, spruce forest greens of the spectacular squid and elderflower dish and an artist palette of all of the above combined in his iconic camouflage dish, in the latest incarnation with banka trout, juniper and parsley.But if the "Pantone" is all about gentleness, the flavors are exactly the opposite. Bold, deep, strong flavors building on herbs and sorrel and juniper and smokiness. At times you feel like you are taking a walk in the wild untamed Nordic landscape, moving from the deep pine forests to dramatic sea shores. Beautiful, delicate smoked mussels and pine tartelette. A giant meaty oyster hidden under a layer of sorrel and lovage frozen bits. It's a well thought through and very evocative cuisine, the kind Atsushi, if he was a different chef, would sell as his childhood memories of Japan. Or impressions of his (many many) travels. He never tries to, because he prefers to stay in the kitchen, leaving diners to embark on this trip solo. With the help of some amazing bottles of almost strictly natural wines. Chapeau also to AT's longtime sommelier who is serving up some top notch pairings.

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

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!

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.

A meal at l’Arpège is an experience like no other.l’Arpège, more than just a restaurant, becomes alive as the day's lunch progresses and the tables begin to interact with one another- carried away by the warmth instilled by Alain Passard and his entire team. The plate will be made up of vegetables harvested from morning gardens which are home to all sorts of talent in addition to what this chef has. It really is a treat for any true foodie. The Chef himself even eats here after service for those who have been fortunate enough to experience this unique moment! l’Arpège may just be your perfect place if you're looking forward to celebrating something special.

Everything that you would expect on a 3* journeyEverything that you would expect on a 3* journey. Amazing sauces with incredible hospitality and wine card to envy even the most knowledgeable sommelier out there.

Rigmarole doing pizza until the end of the yearLe Rigmarole, a cult binchotan industry favorite has extinguished the last charcoal until the end of the year. Owners Rob & Jess are taking a long paternity break starting September 21. Legend sourdough baker Dan Pear will be long-fermenting dough and baking fresh pizzas on site through the end of February 2023.

A must in Paris, proper bistro cuisineRaquel's and Pinuche’s house in Belleville, a must-do when you’re in Paris as they serve proper bistro cuisine. Chef Raquel is like a mother to chefs somehow. She has a few signature dishes, try the cervelle and ris de veau which are always on the menu. The food is served with beautiful natural wines, ask for recommendations! The wines are incredible. It's really pretty and really French, both the atmosphere and the cuisine. Some people would say the service is very Parisian but you could also say the service is 100% no bullshit. It’s what you expect from a French restaurant, right? Nobody's gonna come every two minutes to ask you if you're enjoying your dish, because of course you are. They don't sugarcoat anything in this restaurant. Definitely one of my favorites, I really love this place.

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 Parisian Bistro with a true atmosphereA true Parisian classic that doesn’t take itself for granted. Although being one of the most popular bistros In France Le Bon George keeps on delivering top class food and service. The staff is happy, dedicated and knowledgeable about all ingredients in the menu and the extensive wine list. Le Bon George is a happy place that everyone should visit at least once.

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.

An outstanding depiction of Chinese restaurants by a Japanese chef, that draws attention to French ingredients cooked with a variety of Chinese flavors. The most noteworthy dish for me was duck cooked with different spices, pre cut, and served perfectly pink, flavorful and juicy. Coffee, as a great finish for any good meal, is of excellent quality here, roasted by Brulerie Belleville.

Nothing news. Here they PLAY safe and I love itThis address is very special. Always the same dishes de lux…...the season can do some changes and I love it❤️The winelist is ok. The service is fantastic!

Chef Pascal Barbot and Christophe Rohat at their new updated l’Astrance in Paris.An exciting new chapter for this legendary Parisian restaurant. Still a master of cooking techniques and “Finesse” in his cooking. Wine list is absolutey stunning.

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.

My number one restaurant in Paris for fine dining. It’s a place with a really good level of cooking by Christophe Pelé. Le Clarence is my number one restaurant in Paris for fine dining. It’s a place with a really good level of cooking by chef Christophe Pelé and you'll see a lot of French classics on the menu. But it's more than just the food - the environment, the space itself is just beautiful. It’s a 2 star Michelin restaurant but I would give it 3 stars for service and food.

Édouart Vermynck’s wildly popular new Marais bistrot is already a classicI hope I don’t regret giving this one away. In just a few months, Édouard Vermynck’s beautiful new bistrot in the Places des Vosges & Place de la Bastille neighborhood already feels like home. As a trusted long-time restaurateur and a great guy in Paris, (Édouard founded L’Entree des Artistes) it didn’t take long for the local restaurant & natural wine industry family to fill the dining room the six nights a week. Édouart chose the retro fittings (think marble bar, century-old mirrors, art deco chandeliers) to create a warm, nostalgic & intimate space - it feels like it has always been there. With the candles and wine, it is like one big industry date night. The traditional a la carte menu by his Chef Geoffroy Lalangella isn't fancy, it just reads like a dream with classic eggs mayo, croque-monsieur Comté & jambon Prince de Paris, house-made grilled Andouillette, daube de boeuf à la Provençale, noix de Saint-Jacques au beurre blanc sauce, Limousin faux-filet steak, farm-raised chicken and even a (I haven’t seen in years) chicken Cordon Bleu. Every meat dish is followed by “au jus” and jus you get, as much as you want. There are two side dish choices of frites or puréed potatoes - choose BOTH. Plats are followed by Brillat-Savarin cheese and/or mousse au chocolat, crème brulée with Madagascar vanilla, and tarte tatin dressed with raw cream. As one of the forerunners of serving only natural wine, some of the gems on Ed’s tight list are Laval and Rupert-Leroy Champagnes, Valette Macon’s, Foillard & Dufaitre Beaujolais, Bernard & Ratapoil Jura’s and Clos Du Tue-Boeuf from the Loire. What to expect? It is busy, loud & lively, only one server. Tables are elbow to elbow. Easy and delicious. Nothing over the top. Every table knows each other, and… the owner. Maybe that is what we crave now. No BS. Just good satisfying food & great company. Although everyone is welcome, although it is packed with friends who all know each other, although it is a classic French bistrot - the local crowd would appreciate my saying out loud it is not for tourists, nor everyone.

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

Perfect neighbourhood bistro in a cool part of Paris (right next to Canal Saint Martin) always buzzing and delicious food...

A fun, lively, tightly packed rustic Parisian bistro. It’s all about the food here.One of my go to bistros in Paris for years! It’s a fun, lively, tightly packed rustic Parisian bistro. Chef Stéphane Jego is quite the personality but it’s all about the food here. Order à la carte or put it in the chef's hands and go for the tasting menu. Either way you’ll be happy. Don’t forget to order the rice pudding served family style in a big wooden bowl and spoon with nougatine and caramel on the side!! Always a winner.

Tiny cafè in the rue Amelot with some of the best pour-overs in Paris. A community space, embraced by creative locals.A tiny coffee corner with unique welcoming vibes and genial mood. Coffee comes mostly from Copenhagen-based roasteries such as Prolog and April. Delicious fresh pastries are made every morning by Yui Matsuzaki, such as fig financiers, apple pies, banana bread, sweet chestnut cake, signature Japanese-style pudding (nihon-fu purin).

An extraordinary experience. Superb French cuisine with a Japanese touch The last born Parisian three stars and one of the most unforgettable.So much beauty and depth in each dish. Impeccable technique, outstanding products and great hospitality. The “Garden of Vegetables” salad is not only one of the most picture-perfect dishes in the world, it’s also incredibly flavorful.Everything else is as sublime. Outstanding.

A carnivore’s and natural wine lover’s dream, everything is grilled over an open flame.Owners Ninon Lecomte and Brazilian chef Lucas Baur de Campos’s rustic little neighborhood spot grills, braises and roasts everything over an open-flame including juicy whole chicken served with garlic fries and spicy mayonnaise, the grilled beef bone marrow dripping jus into pureed potatoes is practically a legend, and of beautiful aged beef steaks like the cote de boeuf with chimichurri and powdered arofa, a traditional Brazilian side dish made with toasted yuca flour/cassava flour to sprinkle over for extra va-va-voom. Don’t overlook the fantastic starters though like the hand-minced Adana lamb skewers or the pasteis, a riff on Brazilian street food filled with seasonal ingredients such as the deep-fried crab raviolis w/chorizo and smoked ricotta. Ninon is front of house serving family-style platters and in charge of their spectacular natural wine list. Brutos was built for groups of friends to share – rare for Paris - especially on the magical terrace. Sunday lunch is the most popular day of the week and locals reserve weeks in advance.

Intimate and cosyThis wonderfully warm and intimate restaurant is dare, I say it, the ideal place for a romantic meal in Paris. Knowledgeable staff (great somm!), very reasonable pairings and sharp cooking set it somewhere between a bistro and something fancier.

French classics and of course, a cracking wine listI don't drink, but I'm told there are some real gems on the wine list, as you'd expect. What I can talk about though is the food: bistro classics with contemporary touches, to a very high standard. I had a brilliant mallard and foie gras pie with the thickest and shiniest sauce, one of the best things I've eaten in Paris, and a perfect tatin. Traditional-like setting, but with a youngish knowledgeable team. Go!