From Michelin-star restaurants to classic and ambient experiences, these are the best restaurants in Paris right now.
Paris is filled with some of the world’s best restaurants.
Whether you want an eight-course, three Michelin star degustation or a casual but fabulous classic French bistro, here are some of the best Restaurants to visit in Paris right now.
But be warned, this is a list of hot spots so expect them to be booked out and busy, so book well ahead to avoid disappointment.
PavYllon Paris, Pavillon Ledoyen (8th)
Dish to order: black pudding and piglet rib or sole chaud-froid with black truffle
Chef Yannik Alléno was born in Puteaux, just outside of Paris. At 15, he began to learn from great chefs. He received his first Michelin star in 1999 working at Scribe Hotel, followed by his second in 2002. Known for his creativity and determined work, Alléno has studied to modernise one-by-one the pillars that provide the foundations of French Cuisine.
Yannik Alléno’s PavYllon brings amazing and fresh cooking at more affordable prices at Pavyllon. The Michelin-star restaurant includes 52 seats, 32 at the counter and 34 on the patio. The large counter brings diners a front-row experience to see the execution of fresh cooking on teppanyaki.
Not only is the traditional food amazing, but the interior is also well thought through with a bronze wooden counter, velvet and suede seats and ceruse oak panels on the walls.
Website: https://www.yannick-alleno.com/en/photo-gallery/restaurants-alleno.html
Address: 8 avenue Dutuit Pavillon Ledoyen, 75008 Paris France
BAANBECK, Quai Henri IV (4th)
Dish to order: Som Tam (traditional green papaya, carrots and long green beans salad)
The restaurant is set within the Dokvary House, a gathering and experiential place in Paris with a curated market, where design, art and food await. Chef Pany Nualka provides a modern approach to iconic traditional dishes. Additionally, the restaurant listens to diners and caters the menu depending on feedback and demands of clientele.
Baanbeck is an amazing restaurant that indulges in the immersion of Laos and Thai cuisine. Baanbeck is a trendy, modern Asian style bistro with a lively atmosphere set by the Seine and flavoursome and exotic food that serves tradition and modernity.
Their Som Tam is a perfect choice for an authentic Thai and Lao dish, topped with peanuts and dried shrimp. They have two versions available, including Thai or Lao with Padaek or Pala.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/baanbeck/
Address: 2 Quai Henri IV, 75004 Paris, France
Plénitude – Cheval Blanc Paris, Quai du Louvre (4th)
Dish to order: bonito belly filets AND prawn consommé
This is the hottest ticket in Paris right now. Chef Arnaud Donckele at restaurant Pléntude gained three Michelin stars, from zero in 2022. Plénitude is found in the former Samaritaine department store building, on the banks of the Seine, which receive an expensive revamp, becoming a new Parisian luxury dining destination.
The Michelin inspectors found it “impossible not to be impressed by [the chef’s] work here”. Plénitude also received Michelin’s Passion Dessert award for the work of Maxime Frédéric, Plénitude’s pastry chef.
On the first floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, Plénitude is an intimate place filled with maturity and freshness, tradition and location, familiar and far-flung. For each of his sauces, Arnaud Donckele has given a number, such as his Velours n°1, whose secret lies in a skilful composition of bonito belly filets and prawn consommé.
Website: https://www.chevalblanc.com/fr/maison/paris/restaurants-et-bars/
Address: La Samaritaine, 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
Le Gabriel, La Réserve Paris (8th)
Dish to order: “Virée” (7-course meal)
Le Gabriel combines unbridled luxury with welcoming and friendly service. Less than a year after opening, Michelin awarded Le Gabriel two stars. The restaurant welcomes diners with its elegant Napoleon III interior, designed by Jacques Garcia.
Le Gabriel consists of four menus, Escales”, “Virée”, “Virée Végétale” and “Périple”. The elegant and cheerful concept of Le Gabriel is driven by the passionate energy of the two-star chef Jérôme Banctel.
The four menus reflect chef Jérôme Banctel’s roots, and his love of traditional and fresh produce, making way for the inspiration of the moment as the menus change with the seasons.
“Virée” is the one to order. The 7-course meal embodies the chef’s favourite menu. Immersing in his native Brittany from land to sea and the memories as a chef. “Virée” also offers the meal for vegetarians.
Website: https://www.lareserve-paris.com/restaurants-bars/restaurant-le-gabriel/
Address: 42 Av. Gabriel, 75008 Paris, France
La Coupole, Montparnasse (13th)
Dish to order: Fondant de boeuf
La Coupole Brasserie has a warm and inviting setting and a refined atmosphere. There is an unquestionable feel of glamour with the art deco interior, attracting both Parisians and foreigners to ensure an energetic, upmarket experience.
Their fondant de boeuf is a must for meat lovers, prepared like their grandmother’s traditional recipes, accompanied with delicious French-style buttered mashed potatoes. Also, if you’re in the mood for dessert, they deliver an amazing French-style service in preparation for their Flambées Suzette Crepes at Grand Marnier.
Part of Montparnasse’s artistic legacy, executive chef Marc-Henri Vergé creates amazing cuisine using French cooking and styles and seasonal fresh produce. Additionally, the food is accompanied by an outstanding wine menu filled with various French champagnes, and local white and red wines.
Website: https://www.lacoupole-paris.com/en/
Address: 102 Bd du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris, France
Café de Flore, Saint-Germain (7th)
Dish to order: French Onion Soup
The Flore is commonly visited by American cinema names. Sharon Stone has said she enjoys a glass of champagne there when in Paris, Robert Di Nero enjoys spending time in the mornings watching passers-by, and Francis Ford Coppola once declared his dream is to have breakfast at the Flore every morning.
Founded in 1885, Café de Flore is a Parisian classic and one of two original St Germain watering holes where academics would gather to discuss social politics. Although being a part of history, Café de Flore will complete your Parisian adventure outside on a table à deux.
One of the most instagrammable Parisian cafes, it hosts a mix of locals and tourists, and Café de Flore serves the best French onion soup in town.
Website: https://cafedeflore.fr/
Address: 172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France
Bouillon Chartier, Montmartre (10th)
Dish to order: Escargots
Although the food is traditional French cuisine, the atmosphere is what makes the Bouillon Chartier worth the visit. The restaurant is hidden down an alleyway, in a building that was previously a train station.
Its romantic charm has been restored with tiled, mirrored walls and high ceilings. It’s an amazing experience, filled with locals swarming through for an early lunch, and waiters carrying 10 plates at a time.
It is incredibly reasonably priced, but don’t let that put you off.
Entrees starting from £1 are where you’ll find one of Paris’ most traditional meals; escargots are the ones to order. Delving into the tradition of France whilst not having to spend a lot, this is a perfect choice for a quick but quirky bite. Teenagers love it.
Website: https://www.bouillon-chartier.com/
Address: 7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
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