Visiting Paris but having a hard time deciding where to dine at? Fret not — from off-the-streets bites to Michelin-stunners, here are our top 10 spots to dine at in the French capital.
Think Parisien fare, and the few things that inevitably come to mind are baguettes, croissants, and cheap wine. While this may not be totally inaccurate, those items only scrape the surface of what the iconic capital city that houses the Eiffel towel has to offer! If you’re planning a trip down to the City of Light soon, here’s a Paris food guide with the 10 best places for travellers of varying budgets to dine at.
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🇫🇷 Paris Food Guide:
#1: Wallet-friendly Options
#2: If You’ve Got Some Spare Cash
#3: When You’re Feeling Extra Fancy
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🇫🇷 Paris Food Guide: Wallet-friendly Options
1. L’as du Fallafel
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Deep in the heart of Le Marais, stands an unapologetically moss-coloured Middle Eastern restaurant best known for their fresh falafel wraps served at an affordable price. Up and running since the late 1970s, L’as Du Fallafel has made a name for serving up the “best falafel in Paris”. When you visit, go straight for their pita sandwiches stuffed to the brim with creamy hummus, fresh eggplant, and topped with fried falafel balls.
Price: from €8 (~S$12)
Address: 34, rue des Rosiers , Paris, France, 75004
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2. Menkicchi
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If you fancy a taste of Japan in the heart of Paris, then Menkicchi should be on your list. This restaurant serves up authentic homemade noodles bathed in a broth of your choice — Shio, Shoyu, or Miso. Complete the meal with a side of pork gyozas and a pint or two of Kirin beer or a warm mug of classic green tea. Vegan options are available here.
Price: from €15 (~S$22.40)
Address: 41 Rue Sainte-Anne, 75001 Paris, France
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3. Da Graziella
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This former bird-shop-turned-sophisticated-woodfired pizzeria is a must-visit for pizza enthusiasts in Paris. Run by French restaurateur Arnaud Lacombe and Neapolitan chef Graziella Buontempo, expect everything from their interior (hello art nouveau tiles) to Italian favourites done right. Think Laing, calzones, pizza fritters, and more ricotta cheese-infused goodness. End it all off on a sweet note with their fried beignets drizzled in dark chocolate. Just make sure to get a reservation before you go — it gets packed during peak hours.
Price: from €16 (~S$ 23.90)
Address: 43, rue des Petites Écuries / 75010 Paris
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🇫🇷 Paris Food Guide: If You’ve Got Some Spare Cash
4. Breizh Café
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Helmed by Bertrand Larcher, a Breton who lived in Japan, Breizh Café is said to offer the best Breton-style crêpes in Paris. Apart from the classics (egg, ham, and cheese), expect innovative flavour pairings that venture from savoury to sweet. Our favourites include the smoked herring with potatoes, smoked salmon with ikura salmon roe, crème fraîche and dill, poached peaches, vanilla ice cream and fresh mint, as well as chocolate mousse and matcha tea.
Price: from €20 (~S$29.80)
Address: 109 rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris, 75003, France
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5. Le Maquis
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Tucked away in Montmarte, Le Maquis is a small bistro known for modern French dishes perfected with an Italian touch. With ever-changing daily offerings scribbled onto a blackboard, the cafe oozes a laidback cosy charm that instantly puts its diners at ease. Expect bite-sized portions made up of top-notched ingredients, plated to perfection, and served at a friendly price.
Price: from €19 (~S$28.30) for lunch, from €50 (~S$74.50) for dinner
Address: 53 Rue des Cloys, 75018 Paris, France
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6. Chez L’Ami Jean
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Just steps away from the Eiffel Tower is Chez L’Ami Jean, a Parisian bistro that started out as a 1930s Basque pub. Picture red leather benches and wooden finishings, set in warm musky lighting — and you’ve got the backdrop for this foodies’ hunting ground. More specifically, exotic meat-enthusiasts. Think Galician beef rib, roasted pigeon with thyme, foie gras, confit goat, and more succulent roasts. Don’t leave before trying the chef’s signature rice pudding topped with caramel au beurre salé and caramelized pecan. Yum.
Price: from €20 (~S$29.90)
Address: 27 Rue Malar, 75007 Paris, France
Find out more here.
7. Frenchie To Go
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Bringing homemade street food to the next level, Frenchie To Go specialises in sandwiches, burgers, everything you might find sold at a street food truck — but better! Expect Reubens, lobster rolls, pulled-pork, soft brioche buns, smoked beef sausages, hot dogs, and more made from scratch. Of course, everything goes down better with their homemade ginger beer.
Price: from €9 (~S$13.50)
Address: 9 Rue du Nil, 75002 Paris, France
Find out more here.
🇫🇷 Paris Food Guide: For When You’re Feeling Extra Fancy
8. La Scéne
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For a change of scenery, pop over to La Scéne, the Michelin-starred brainchild of female chef Stéphanie Le Quellec, an elegant restaurant with an open kitchen, wood-and-marble furnishings, and beautifully plated dishes. For extra oomph, be sure to add a little extra for wine pairings. Before you leave, try their “vanilla in five layers” for the perfect embodiment of La Scéne.
Price: from €38 (~S$58)
Address: 32 Av. Matignon, 75008 Paris, France
Find out more here.
9. Substance
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Marble countertops, luscious velvet chairs, and shades of calming ocean blues — Substance sets the mood for the quintessential dinner date. Head Chef Matthias Marc employs his expertise, coupled with his unique cooking style to flaunt his native Jura region roots in his dishes. Think potato coupled with trout eggs and pickled onions, goat cheese and beetroot cannelloni, plus a whole spectrum of plant-based dishes done right.
Price: from €42 (~S$62.80)
Address: 18 Rue de Chaillot, 75116 Paris, France
10. Pierre Gagnaire
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Pierre Gagnaire is one of the world’s finest chefs. Period. Working his way up the ladder without going to culinary school was rough but Gagnaire held firmly to his mantra — food is art. He simply gained experiences at various Michelin starred restaurants till he was finally able to attain his own. His restaurant specialises in modern French cuisine and each course is a masterpiece in its own right, pushing the boundaries of one’s palette. You’re indeed in for a treat!
Price: from €90 (~S$ 134.70) for lunch, from €310 (~S$ 464) for dinner
Address: 6 Rue Balzac, 75008 Paris, France
Find out more here.
Eat To Your Heart’s Content With YouTrip’s Paris Food Guide!
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