Recommended restaurants near the Eiffel Tower

The most recognizable symbol of Paris is a monument and tourist attraction that cannot be ignored. You will probably visit the Eiffel Tower at least once in your Paris travel history, and maybe even return there with the kids or in a different configuration.

To visitEiffel Tower You have to stand in line, and there is an operation around this particular attraction, which can be tiring and take up quite a bit of time from your trip to the City of Lights. And no less critical – there is a good chance that you will leave the visit to the Eiffel Tower extremely hungry (or that you will arrive there hungry in the first place).

What to do?

The first option is to eat in the Eiffel Tower itself, at Madame, a restaurant run by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx. This is a seasonal gourmet restaurant that serves great food accompanied by a breathtaking view. If you decide to eat there, please note that you must make a reservation in advance, and to do so, click on theLink this.

But what happens if you didn't eat at the Eiffel Tower and now, when you get down, you're hungry? Instead of racking your brains and starting to stomp your feet, the easiest and most convenient thing would be to find a restaurant close to the tower. After all, what's more fun than eating at a nice restaurant close to the Eiffel Tower? It saves time, allows you to recharge your batteries, and is an experience you can upload to Instagram. 

I chose a variety of restaurants – not necessarily luxury restaurants, but good, friendly restaurants that do the job, whether you’re alone, with kids, or in any other configuration. You can save the fancy gourmet meals for another day on the trip.

Planning a visit to the Eiffel Tower during your trip to Paris? We've bookmarked this page so you have a handy list of restaurants near the Eiffel Tower.

Here are some good restaurants near the Eiffel Tower:

Mokus l'Écureuil

Pizzas, pastas and hamburgers in a warm and cozy restaurant, about a 20-minute leisurely walk from the Eiffel Tower. The pizzas are thin crust, the ingredients are fresh and the prices are very reasonable. An excellent restaurant even for picky children. 

Address: 116 Avenue Kléber

site: https://www.en.restaurantmokus.fr/

The Casseroles

A French bistro with a wine menu to match. This is a chic and cool restaurant, but with traditional and comforting French food. You can enjoy starters like lobster bisque, escargot and oysters, mains like steaks or roasted pigeon and desserts of Cheeses Excellent French or chocolate mousse. The restaurant is just an 8-minute walk from the Eiffel.

Address: 135, rue Saint-Dominique

site: https://lescocottes.paris/

The Trade Cafe

About a 20-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower, you can find Le Café du Commerce, a lively and bustling neighborhood restaurant that locals love and the food is excellent. It has good steaks and excellent fries, as well as juicy burgers. The desserts are pretty standard but delicious.

Address: 51 Rue du Commerce

site: https://www.lecafeducommerce.com/

Belhara Bistro

Restaurant French Combining traditional and modern cuisine. The service is excellent, the wines are excellent, and overall this is a good restaurant for a romantic meal, just a fifteen-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. During the week, you can eat a starter, main course, and dessert there for about 36 euros. And yes, there is also foie gras.

Address: 23, rue Duvivier, 75007

site: https://bistrotbelhara.com/

Corso Kleber

When in doubt, an Italian restaurant is usually the answer. There's excellent pasta here, with options for those avoiding gluten. The menu is packed with fresh ingredients, and there are also good cocktails and snacks, if you're into drinks and not too much food. The restaurant also serves light breakfasts with a variety of omelets and salads and coffee, and there are also burgers (meat and vegetarian) and various salads for lunch.

Address: 79 Av. Kléber

site: https://corsoparis.fr/

Zia

This is one of the best breakfasts in the Eiffel Tower area (and brunch too). Zia is a family-owned café-restaurant that emphasizes fresh produce, healthy food, and quality coffee. The menu includes breakfast favorites like avocado toast, Greek yogurt granola, and even a burrito. The restaurant is about a 15-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower.

Address: 22 Av. de Tourville

site: https://www.ziaparis.com/

Aux Cherries

A small and cozy French bistro, with very reasonable prices. The menu is limited (this is a positive point) and the execution is excellent. You are guaranteed a good coffee at the end of the meal. The restaurant is an 8-minute walk from the Eiffel.

Address: 47 Av. de Suffren

site: https://auxcerises.fr/en

At the good reception

The restaurant has been around since 1870 – and there's probably a good reason – and it's been run by the same family for 3 generations.

The menu is seasonal with classic French dishes, some with a twist. Try the pâté made on site, and the lamb in a mustard and honey sauce. The desserts are excellent. The restaurant is just a 5-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower.

Address: 14 Rue de Monttessuy

site: https://www.aubonaccueilparis.com/

Le Jules Verne – Michelin-starred restaurant

If you still fancy a particularly luxurious restaurant, you can try Le Jules Verne, located on the second floor of the Eiffel itself. The restaurant, led by chef Frédéric Anton, defines itself as smart-casual, and offers haute cuisine with lots of seafood, fish and amazing fresh produce. The rich wine cellar completes the experience. The place offers lunch and dinner, a tasting menu and a lot of luxury.

Address: Avenue Gustave Eiffel

site: https://www.restaurants-toureiffel.com/en/jules-verne-restaurant/the-restaurant.html

Eiffel Tower Tours

If you haven't booked an Eiffel tour yet, here are some excellent options to try: