Recommended Restaurants in Paris 2026: The Complete Culinary Guide

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Recommended French restaurants: the classics you must know

There's no point flying to Paris without tasting good beef bourguignon. Here are the places that keep the tradition alive without breaking the bank.

District 1 Restaurant Paul

Restaurant Paul

In the magical Dauphin Square. Great escargot and divine chocolate mousse (grandmother's recipe).

Address: 15 Place Dauphine

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District 2
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Le Mesturet

A family bistro with old-fashioned food. Lentil stew and classic Parisian pea soup.

Address: 77 Rue de Richelieu

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District 2
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astara

A paradise for fish and caviar lovers. Try the famous trama and pickled salmon.

Address: 7 Rue des Petits Champs

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District 3 Bouche

Bouche

A winning combination between tapas and French bistro. Great sharing dishes at a friendly price.

Address: 10 Rue Réaumur

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District 3 Republic broth

Republic broth

The most affordable restaurant in town. Classic dishes at unbeatable prices.

Address: 39 Boulevard du Temple

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District 3 Café des Musées

Café des Musées

Their beef bourguignon was named “the best in Paris” – a must-try dish for every traveler.

Address: 49 Rue de Turenne

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District 4
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Camille

A solid and beloved bistro in the Marais. Fine entrecote and high-quality foie gras.

Address: 24 Rue des Francs Bourgeois

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District 3 Behind

Behind

An extraordinary experience: eating inside a designer apartment. A very trendy and special place.

Address: 69 Rue des Gravilliers

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District 14 l'Assiette

l'Assiette

In my opinion, this is where they serve the best cassoulet (meat and bean stew) in Paris.

Address: 181 Rue du Chateau

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District 17 The Relay of Venice

The Relay of Venice

The legendary institution that serves only entrecote with a secret sauce and perfect fries.

Address: 271 Bd Pereire

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Restaurants recommended by Francophiles

Here you will find authentic recommendations for restaurants in Paris written by the site's readers. Have you recently visited the City of Lights and found a really good restaurant? You are warmly invited to leave your own recommendation and share it with other Francophiles!

Asher Shaham31/03/2026
Restaurant
a restaurant La Marine Near the Canal Saint-Martin, Que de Valmy. We've eaten there dozens of times, there's no visit to Paris that I wouldn't go there specifically for, morning, noon or evening, you simply can't miss it and you don't need to book in advance.
Nadav Kahn21/03/2026
Restaurant
For those looking for a classic French bistro, and in a central and elegant area, Le Petit Vendome In the second arrondissement, this could be the place for you. Small, hearty, very tasty and not too expensive. All the familiar and beloved classics of Parisian cuisine.
Ruth Penn18/03/2026
Restaurant
While walking in the 14th arrondissement, our eyes caught sight of the restaurant Les Vantages, at 40 rue Friant. The restaurant looked so French and inviting that we decided to go in. Indeed, we ate fine French food, made to perfection. The person who worked there both cooked and served the food and was overjoyed when he saw and heard our reactions to his food. We ate excellent soufflé, vegetable terrine, meat cooked to the exact degree of cooking with vegetables and roasted potatoes, fish that was seared in butter in a pan, foie gras pâté, a wonderful quiche and for dessert a red fruit galette accompanied by strong and wonderful coffee. Highly recommended.
Orna Lieberman18/03/2026
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Jim's Corner - An ideal light meal break in the middle of a Parisian tourist day. On our last visit to Paris, we made Jim's Corner our cafeteria. Located in the 9th arrondissement, near the metro, Poissonnière and also several buses. When you don't want a heavy meal with dishes, something simple but satisfying and tasty, without frills, this is the solution. And don't be hung up on lunchtime. They serve non-stop, until five in the afternoon. The coffee shop excels in its delicious sandwiches, the one with avocado is one of the best, pancakes, one of the best chai lattes I've had, fresh drinks that they squeeze on the spot from vegetables, a quick but satisfying meal, meat or vegetarian. The coffee shop was founded by a nice couple, she is from Corsica, he is from New Zealand but they recently sold it. The new owners are maintaining the same format, the menu remains the same. In short, at any time of the day, until five in the afternoon, you are tired from this or that tour, from this or that visit, and need a bathroom (spacious and clean), this is the solution. Reasonable prices, friendly staff.
Da Paride, a delicious family-run Sicilian in the 19th arrondissement17/03/2026
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The Breton estate's creperie, excellent, in Montparnasse. Link to the restaurant website.

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Restaurants on the Francophile's radar

Here I've compiled restaurants that I haven't tried myself yet, but they intrigue me especially based on recommendations I received or places that caught my eye during my wanderings in Paris and on the internet. I'd love to hear from you if you've eaten at them!

Center (Quarters 1 and 2)

The Mara (Quarters 3 and 4)

Chic and Flavors (Quarters 6 and 9)

East of the city (Quarters 10, 11, 12)

The outer circle (16-20)

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6 thoughts on “Recommended Restaurants in Paris 2026: The Complete Culinary Guide”

  1. I have several recommended restaurants, some of which actually state that they have no recommendations.
    We are in Paris this weekend 11/16-19
    I would love to talk to you.
    My phone number is +972544355551
    Aryeh Sagi

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    • Hey,

      There is currently a technical problem and I hope it will be resolved in the future. In the meantime, I recommend simply searching the restaurant name on Google and ordering from there.

      Best regards,
      deer

      Reply
  2. Hi. I tried to make reservations at a restaurant and it doesn't work either on the website or by phone when I call. Did I miss something?

    Reply

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