Let's face
it, you're in Paris to dine as well as see the Louvré, climb the Eiffel Tower,
and take selfies outside La Maison Rose. And you are free to eat.
With so many
options available, it might be difficult to distinguish between bistros and
brasseries and even to know where to start in this enormous metropolis that has
every type of restaurant imaginable (at every price range).
On our list
of best restaurants in Paris, you can have quality jambon-beurre for less than
€5, along with seasonal tasting menus at Michelin-starred restaurants.
Classic
French fare and the tastiest döner kebab in the city are available. These are
the top eateries in Paris right now, whatever your preferences and financial
situation may be.
Le Clarence
Le Clarence
is more than simply the best dining in Paris; it's an amazing trip to another
universe complete with neoclassical artwork and crystal chandeliers.
It's the
type of location you believe historical luminaries may have attended a formal
dinner; it's a private residence opulent with velvet, wood paneling, and moldings.
The grilled
red mullet with bone marrow, the baby eels, and the tempura shrimp were our
favorites from Chef Christophe Pelé's delicious seasonal menu.
This is a
once-in-a-lifetime sensory experience served in about twenty courses and
accompanied by many bottles of organic wine.
After
dinner, spend the evening sipping a bottle of wine (or three) while curled up
by the fireplace in the restaurant's exclusive hideaway bar.
The servers
will be grateful for your gratuity if you visit this establishment. You may
easily utilize the Tipsy app for digital tipping if it turns out that you do
not have cash on you.
This program
lets you tip digitally without any hassles, and it works with both Android and
iOS.
Le Servan
Since 2014,
Katia and Tatiana Levha, sisters, have been illuminating their corner location
on Rue Saint-Maur.
An antique
fresco, ceiling moldings, and an arrangement of flowers on the enormous brass
bar create an incredibly beautiful scene.
The
aggressively inventive and extremely current food, which freely switches
between French and Asian flavors, is especially evident in the grilled
sweetbreads enhanced by phrik phao (hot Thai sauce).
Oh, and the well-chosen
wines are excellent as well, with a strong emphasis on red and white
Burgundies.
Le Doyenné
Renovated
chateau outbuildings in Essonne provided James Edward Henry and Shaun Kelly
with a rustic retreat where they could open a fine dining establishment in a
stunning location.
Le Doyenné
serves exquisite delicacies like precisely cooked veal steak over a wood fire,
along with shared sides like purslane, grilled green beans, and cabbage salad.
The majority
of the veggies and herbs are from the kitchen garden, while the meat is from
small nearby farms. Your spirit will feel equally nurtured in these
surroundings.
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Clamato
In charge of
this stylish bar that blends steel, concrete, glass, and wood, Bertrand Grébaut
(of Septime) is your guide on a seafood adventure.
The daily
catch—which is always sourced sustainably—determines the menu. The mullet
ceviche with butternut squash and the spicy Oléron cuttlefish are two of the delectable
meals.
But be
careful; the cost might grow just as swiftly as the water level. And that
happens quickly.
Septime
Since it
first debuted in 2011, Septime hasn't changed much. This is upscale eating in a
setting reminiscent of a London pub; picture worn-out wood tables, rusted
steel, and low lighting. Something else that hasn't altered?
The
Michelin-starred food of Bertrand Grébaut is still inventive, tasty, and fresh;
the seven-course meal is designed to build to a crescendo.
Every three
weeks, everything varies, but past favorites have included a tiny gem coupled
with a little piece of bacon, delicate scallops combined with bone marrow, and
an amazing dish of grilled sweetbread and harissa served with couscous broth.
The well-chosen
wine pairings are essentially a need in order to enjoy these delicacies to the
fullest. Have faith in us.
Passerini Restaurant
One of
Paris's greatest Italian chefs has to be Giovanni Passerini. In fact, we
consider him to be among the best chefs in the city as a whole.
His sleek
light fixtures, white walls, and terrazzo floor make his modern trattoria a
stunning space.
Passerini's
menu strikes the ideal mix between insanely delicious gourmet dishes, such as
the two-course pigeon, which might just have you daydreaming about it for weeks
after you've paid the (admittedly steep) bill, and traditional Italian comfort
food, such as duck ragu tagliatelle and ricotta-spinach ravioli with sage
butter.
Les Enfants du Marché
Are you
looking for a nice, polite, starched tablecloth supper with some tasty
vegetarian options? Yes, it's not the right site.
You eat al
fresco (it may be chilly in the winter) at this market stall in Paris, where
the charming sommelier and host, Michael Grosman, is always beaming.
We have
liked him since he won the Time Out Food and Drink Awards as "Best Host in
Paris”.
Japanese
chef Shunta Suzuki's daring and meat-heavy dishes, such as the charcuterie
platter and the legendary Groix mussels with gorgonzola sauce, are as delicious
as they are expensive.
The Chateaubriand
Breaking the
rules of bistronomy since 2006, Châteaubriand's creations include opalescent
lighting, a marble counter, and basket-woven service.
Iñaki
Aizpitarte, the renowned chef, consistently deviates from the norm in the kitchen.
This is
authentic author food, bright, vivacious, almost punk. It occasionally strikes
the bull's eye, while other times it misses the mark slightly. Whatever
happens, though, whatever he sends out is creative, novel, and thrilling.
Le Mermoz
Le Mermoz, is
a typical brasserie in the 8th district, with bistro-style furnishings, a
mosaic floor, and opaline chandeliers that give it a 1960s vibe.
The talented
Californian chef Thomas Graham and his outstanding crew are responsible for its
flawless modern cuisine (won a medal at the Time Out Paris Food and Drink Awards).
Imagine
samphire risotto with sheep's milk yogurt, grilled lamb medallions with
chanterelle mushrooms and wild blueberries, and mackerel tucked within a
zucchini blossom.
The wine
selection, which features a ton of natural wines, was carefully chosen by Robin
Gurgui to go well with these amazing foods. It's an abundance of inventiveness,
dexterity, delight, and taste.
Les Arlots
Despite
being inexpensive and formally established in 2016, this cafe has a timeless
quality.
It has the
aura of a spot where historical luminaries once sat and maybe savored some
snails in the 1980s, according to your favorite novelist.
The
signature sausage and mash from Les Alorts is unquestionably the best in the
bistro world, but everything else on the menu is well prepared and served.
Believe us when we say that this is Paris's greatest restaurant.
Mokonuts
Mokonuts is
a little coffee shop that looks like nothing special at first, but within is a
surprise: a delicious cookie made by the talented Japanese firefly Moko
Hirayama.
And you most
definitely will, but if you're fortunate enough to secure a place, you'll also
most likely enjoy the greatest meal of your life.
The
Franco-Lebanese head chef at Mokonuts, Omar Koreitem, makes incredible dishes
like cuttlefish puttanesca, cavatelli, and scallops crudo. Year after year,
Mokonuts continues to be one of Time Out's most beloved eateries.
Eels
Chef Adrien
Ferrand uses a somewhat different approach to get through the bustle of the
Paris restaurant industry.
In
Poissonnière, there's a quaint small cafe called Eels, where every dish is
expertly prepared.
The dishes,
such as the guinea chicken with grilled cuttlefish, green beans, and padrón
peppers, or the raw scallops with turnip ravioli, are exquisitely presented
here with thoughtful finishing touches. This isn't a con; Eels is really an
excellent restaurant.
Vantre
There's
something unique hidden in this classic Parisian restaurant scene. You would
assume it's all just steak and fries, but Masaki Nagao, a Japanese chef who
used to work at Clarence, will wow you with his exquisitely prepared dishes,
which include pearly hake coated with chorizo sauce and crunchy sardine
tempura.
Without
sommelier Marco Pelletier (previously of Bristol), the experience wouldn't be
complete.
He oversees
the little space and one of Paris' most exquisite wine vaults, which contains
some really rare bottles.
And lastly?
Its Michelin-starred restaurant has rather inexpensive prices despite this.
Vantre is not affected by inflation.
Racines
Tucked away
in the Passage des Panoramas, this ideal of a Parisian pub is furnished with
dark wood cafe furniture, 19th-century bourgeois paintings, and Belle Epoque
tiles.
Italian
cuisine prepared by Sardinian chef Simone Tondo is served from an open kitchen
where you can observe the preparation process.
Imagine
timeless, comforting Italian classics that Tondo's grandmother taught him. Easy
and wonderful. Be careful with that bill—Racines is not cheap.
Le Tagine
Pleated
textiles on the ceiling, zelliges, and openwork lamps give Le Tagine its
distinct flavor.
Suckling
lamb from the Pyrenees, olive oil from a nearby shop, and spices from
Thiercelin combine to create some of the greatest couscous in the world (yes,
we went there).
The
restaurant's radiant owner, Marie-Josée Mimoun, finds only the best ingredients
for her dishes.
In addition,
Mimoun was among the first to transition to an all-natural wine selection,
which is a victory in our book.
Sur Mer
Olive
Davoux, a Belgian Ugandan who used to work at L'Ecailler du Bistrot, is in
charge of this little tiled galley and wows customers with a menu of small
plates inspired by the day's (artisanal) catch.
Try the
specialties of the Cadoret family and Monsieur Jean-Paul's Utah Beach, such as
black mullet ceviche and Basque country lean carpaccio, and don't miss the
well-shucked oyster baskets. Amazing.
Brutos
Though the
name might give things away, this location is actually rather peaceful. Ninon
Lecomte and Lucas Baur de Campos, a French-Brazilian couple, opened it. The
environment is quite cozy, and the service is super nice.
The
delicacies, such as the cloud-like mashed potato topped with bone marrow and
maybe the softest and most tender flame-grilled rib you've ever eaten, are
unquestionably meaty but delicate at the same time.
And it would
be a shame to skip ordering Bruto's roast chicken if you are fortunate enough
to arrive on a Sunday.
Abri Soba
As we lament
the closing of chef Katsuaki Okiyama's wonderful Abri, we take comfort in his
second location—an izakaya in the lovely Montmartre—which serves soba noodles.
The noodles
at Abri Soba will wow you and the restaurant has concrete flooring and wooden
walls as décor.
The
buckwheat noodles are the greatest soba noodles in Paris; they're meant to be slurped
in a hot or cold broth.
The menu has
some interesting additions in the evenings, such as the renowned karaage
chicken, pork roll salad with miso, and clams cooked in sake steam. Extra
points are given for the concise yet thoughtful wine list.
Le Dauphin
Le Dauphin's
chefs experiment with inventive tapas in a sleek, contemporary environment that
has plenty of glass and Carrara marble.
Renowned
architect Rem Koolhaas created the eatery, which is now the type of spot where
stylish people eat little meals and take (positive) Instagram photos.
The meals,
such as mussels marinières and the signature sea snails served with a tiny jar
of mayo, are centered around premium products in their purest form. Be aware
that Le Dauphin offers a fantastic set lunch menu for €20 at lunch.
CheZaline
The greatest
sandwich store in Paris is hidden behind this vintage horse butcher shop,
complete with a golden horse head, stainless steel hooks, and chicken tiling.
Around 20
mouthwatering options (€5-8.50) are arranged in little plastic baskets on the
tiny marble counter; standouts are the original chicken pot-au-feu (meat and
vegetable) with mayo and dill, and the Prince de Paris ham, along with veggie
options like butternut squash, tapenade, and feta.
Conclusion
Don't panic
if you frequently lack money but yet want to express your gratitude to the
waiter for their hard work.
Use our
electronic server tipping software, often known as Tipsy, for cashless tipping
if all you want to do is keep track of tips.
With the
help of this tip program, which accepts payments other than cash, you may leave
a tip.
The good
news is that this electronic tip scheme works on both Android and iPhone
phones, regardless of the operating system that the device is running.